The demand for packaging paper and paperboard segment of paper industry is set to grow in double digits in the next decade being an eco-friendly alternative to single use plastic, says Mr Pawan Agarwal, President, IPMA. The segment will see an increasing demand from leading FMCG, pharma and food and beverages sectors that are transitioning from single use plastic to paper packaging.
June 6, 2025
As per the industry data, out of the total paper, paperboard and newsprint market of 23 million metric tonnes, packaging paper and board has accounted for 15 million metric tonnes, growing at over 8 percent in the last few years. A lot of demand is coming from leading brands across FMCG, pharma and food and beverages that are transitioning from single use plastic to paper packaging. However, for widening its usage across segments, effective barrier coating of paper has become imperative.
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‘‘The demand for packaging paper and paperboard segment of paper industry is set to grow in double digits in the next decade, being an eco-friendly alternative to single use plastic,’’ said Mr. Pawan Agarwal, President, IPMA during a seminar on ‘Barrier Coating of Paper to Replace Single Use Plastic’ being organized by Indian Pulp & Paper Technical Association (IPPTA).
Mr. Pavan Khaitan, President, IPPTA stated that barrier coated papers offer safe, functional and sustainable packaging solutions, being biodegradable and recyclable. By investing in such sustainable materials, we can reduce our environmental footprint and pave the way for a circular economy.
The global plastic production has reached approximately 500 million metric tonnes annually. Out of which, an estimate of about 240 million metric tons becomes waste. In simple terms, almost 30 kilograms of waste is generated by a single person worldwide which ends up polluting the environment. This has led to an eminent requirement of sustainable packaging.
Mr. S.V.R. Krishnan, Vice President, IPPTA, further added barrier-coated paper represents a major leap in sustainable packaging as we are exploring and embracing technologies that can reduce single-use plastic dependence and strengthen India’s circular economy.”
