3-6 December, 2019
14th International Exhibition & Conference
on Pulp, Paper & Allied Industries
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
INDIA

Facts & Figures


The Paper Industry

The Indian Paper Industry has evolved to a great extent. It is now a vast industry comprising more than 750 pulp and paper mills, providing employment to more than 2 million people directly & indirectly. The estimated turnover of the industry is around USD 8 billion.
Due to growth in literacy, change in lifestyle and increasing consciousness for personal hygiene, per capita consumption of paper and tissue in India is increasing day by day. The growth in GDP of India has led to the increase in manufacturing activities, increasing the demand for paper products especial the paper boards for carrying out wide range of activities ranging from packaging to storage, transportation and lot more.
The per capita paper consumption in India at a little over 13 kg, is way behind the global average
of 57 kg.
  • India Paper Industry  is expected to reach up to USD 12 Billion by 2017
  • Projected Demand of Paper is 20 million tonnes by 2020.
 


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