The forecasted import of bleached and clay coated Kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m² or less to India shows a slight declining trend from 2024 to 2028, decreasing annually from 4.0915 million kilograms to 4.0371 million kilograms. In 2023, imports stood at approximately 4.105 million kilograms. The year-on-year variation highlights a gradual decrease, with a 0.34% decrease from 2024 to 2025, a 0.34% decrease from 2025 to 2026, and continuing similarly through 2028. Over a five-year horizon, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is nominally negative, indicating a very slight contraction.
In the future, trends to watch include potential shifts in demand for sustainable packaging, changes in trade policies, and innovations in alternative packaging materials, which could impact import volumes. Additionally, domestic production capabilities and economic factors could alter the forecast.
