Food Wrapping Greaseproof Paper Market to Reach USD 1,309 Million by 2031 Top 20 Company Globally

Greaseproof paper is a specialty paper engineered to resist oil and grease penetration and is widely used for food wrapping, bakery liners, take-away sandwiches, fast-food wrappers and other single-use food-contact applications where a paper alternative to plastic is desired. The material family includes bleached and unbleached grades, printed and plain rolls and sheets, and higher-performance "functional barrier" papers that combine grease resistance with water- and oxygen-barrier performance for ready-to-eat and hot-fill foods. Suppliers achieve grease resistance through fiber selection, refining and surface treatments (including fluorochemical and increasingly fluorochemical-free chemistries), and the choice of grade drives thermoforming, printability and recyclability outcomes demanded by foodservice brands and food-packaging converters. A robust value chain pulp and papermakers, specialty-paper converters, and food-service brands supports the products widespread adoption as regulators, chains and consumers press for more recyclable and fiber-based packaging alternatives to single-use plastics.

The global food-wrapping greaseproof paper market in 2024 is approximately USD 996 million. Using a central-growth assumption that balances conservative and optimistic publisher forecasts, the market is modeled to grow at a 3,88% CAGR to 2031 making the market size reaching USD 1,309 million, which implies steady expansion driven by growth in QSR/takeaway foodservice, e-commerce food delivery, and substitution of plastic wraps in many developed markets. Translating the 2024 revenue baseline into tonnage using that blended ASP implies a global throughput on the order of 553,700 tons of greaseproof paper sold in 2024 with ASP of USD 1,800 per ton.
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Latest Trends and Technological Developments
Product and process innovation has clustered around higher-performing paper-based barrier technologies, PFAS/fluorochemical substitution, and sustainability claims that support recycling and composting. Ahlstrom-Munksjös FluoroFree® greaseproof technology commercialized as part of the industrys shift away from fluorochemistries was widely publicized in a January 2023 press release and remains a reference point for PFAS-free grease resistance in food-contact paper. In mid-2024 Metsä Tissue announced new greaseproof paper lines with improved barrier and sustainability credentials (June 2024 disclosures), and in 2025 Mondi began scaling its FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate to address demand for ultra-high barrier, recyclable paper solutions (announced 2025). In parallel, regional players such as SCG Packaging (SCGP) have been public about investments and carbon-footprint certifications in 20242025 as they expand foodservice packaging capacity in ASEAN. These dated developments show three industry priorities: eliminate problematic chemistries, deliver higher functional barriers on fiber-based substrates, and document lifecycle/carbon credentials to satisfy large foodservice and retail customers.
Asia-Pacific is the largest and fastest-growing regional market for greaseproof paper in 2024, reflecting both high-volume foodservice demand (street-food, take-away, convenience foods) and significant local converting capacity. Publisher breakdowns and company disclosures cite APAC as the single largest regional revenue pool for greaseproof grades, with China and India accounting for large volume growth and Japan, Korea and Australia skewing toward higher-margin, premium and speciality grades. Local papermakers and converters (including regional champions such as SCG Packaging in Thailand) are expanding downstream capabilities to produce printed, custom-branded greaseproof wraps for QSR and bakery chains; this regional depth makes APAC the principal engine of tonnage growth as both domestic consumption and export-oriented food-pack converters scale. Price dynamics in Asia also reflect a broad supplier base: lower landed FOBs from Chinese mills at the value end, and premium European and Nordic grades serving brand-sensitive bakery and premium foodservice customers.

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Food Wrapping Greaseproof Paper by Type:
Unbleached Greaseproof Paper

Printed Greaseproof Paper

Others

Food Wrapping Greaseproof Paper by Application:
Commercial

Household

Global Top 20 Key Companies in the Food Wrapping Greaseproof Paper Market
Ahlstrom-Munksjö

Nordic Paper

Metsa Group

Domtar

Delfortgroup

Krpa Paper

Simpac

Vicat Group

Pudumjee Paper Products

Dispapali

WestRock

UPM Specialty Papers

Novolex

Twin Rivers Paper Company

Detpak

Foopak Packaging (APP Group)

Drewsen Special Papers

ITC PSPD

Eurocartex

Cartonal Italia

Regional Insights
Within Southeast Asia, demand is heterogeneous but rising rapidly as urbanization, QSR penetration and food-delivery ecosystems expand. Indonesia stands out as the largest ASEAN market by population and shows strong demand for greaseproof wraps for street-vendor, bakery and packaged-food segments; private-label food converters and regional distributors have increased import and local-converting activity to keep pace with urban food-service growth. Singapore and Malaysia typically take more premium, sustainability-certified grades, while Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand display heavier volume demand for unbleached and printed kraft greaseproof rolls. SCG Packagings 20242025 investment and certification announcements underscore this regional expansion and the focus on local production to reduce landed costs and logistics complexity in ASEAN markets. Distributor and trade-listing signals also show increasing volumes of jumbo rolls shipped into Indonesia and other ASEAN hubs in 20242025.
The greaseproof paper industry faces several structural and near-term frictions. First, raw-material pressure: pulp and fiber supply tightness and higher recycled-fibre prices in 20232024 have pushed spot prices and mill costs up, creating margin pressure for converters unless ASPs can be passed through. Second, regulatory and supply-chain transition risk associated with PFAS/fluorochemical phase-outs imposes R&D and capital costs on mills adopting PFAS-free chemistries or functional barrier constructions. Third, recycling and end-of-life constraints high-barrier papers historically relied on polymer or low-recyclability coatings mean that genuine recyclable, high-barrier paper solutions require more sophisticated (and sometimes costlier) chemistry and machine capability. Fourth, transportation and energy cost volatility (noted across Southeast Asia in 2024) increases landed costs for imports, pressuring margins for small converters. These constraints are well-documented in sector reporting and regional business updates.
Suppliers that will outgrow the market combine (1) scalable PFAS-free barrier technology validated for food contact, (2) near-market converting and printing capabilities to serve QSR and retail clients with short lead times and custom branding, and (3) demonstrable lifecycle credentials (carbon footprints, recyclability statements) that reduce procurement friction with large chains. In Asia and ASEAN, local assembly or converting hubs (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam) reduce landed cost and help suppliers win price-sensitive bulk contracts for food vendors, while value-added printed, greaseproof sheets and compostable-certified grades command premium margins in Japan, Korea and premium QSR channels. For converters, investing in digital print and finishing lines to deliver SKU-level customization for retailers and meal-kits is a high-return play given the growing demand for differentiated packaging.
Product Models
Food wrapping greaseproof paper is widely used in the food and packaging industry to provide a non-stick, oil-resistant barrier that keeps food fresh while preventing leaks and stains. It is especially popular in bakeries, fast-food outlets, and restaurants.
Unbleached greaseproof paper, which is eco-friendly and natural in appearance. Notable products include:
If You Care Unbleached Greaseproof Paper If You Care Products: Eco-friendly and compostable paper ideal for wrapping baked goods.
Natural Kraft Greaseproof Paper WestRock: Strong, unbleached paper widely used for sandwiches and snacks.
EcoCraft Greaseproof Deli Paper Bagcraft (Novolex): Brown, natural greaseproof paper designed for delis and foodservice.
Unbleached Greaseproof Wrap Huhtamaki: Sustainable wrap paper with oil resistance for quick-serve restaurants.
Natural Kraft Food Wrap Oji Paper Group: Biodegradable unbleached paper with natural texture for fast food.
Printed greaseproof paper which combines functionality with branding opportunities. Examples include:
Custom Printed Greaseproof Sheets McNairn Packaging: Allows restaurants to add logos and branding to greaseproof food wraps.
Personalized Greaseproof Paper Packhelp: Fully customizable printed greaseproof paper for cafes and bakeries.
Printed Burger Wrap Paper Custom Earth Promos: Eco-friendly printed greaseproof paper tailored for burger shops.
Printed Greaseproof Paper Green Paper Products: Custom printed wraps made from biodegradable greaseproof paper.
Logo Printed Greaseproof Sheets Dot It Packaging: Greaseproof paper designed with logo printing for branding.
The global food-wrapping greaseproof paper market is a mature but innovation-active category, estimated at about USD 996illion in 2024 and growing at an estimated 3,88% CAGR to 2031, with roughly 553,700 tons sold in 2024 using a blended ASP near USD 1,350/ton. Growth will be led by Asia-Pacific tonnage expansion and rising quality/premium demand from Japan, Korea and premium QSR channels, with ASEAN especially Indonesia providing high-volume, price-sensitive growth that benefits local converters. The industrys near-term trajectory depends on successful PFAS/fluorochemical substitutions, the scaling of recyclable high-barrier paper technologies, and the ability of mills and converters to manage pulp cost volatility and logistics.

Investor Analysis
What matters to investors is exposure to an essential foodservice-consumables market that combines recurring volumes with structural substitution opportunities (paper for plastic). How investors can realize value is threefold: equity stakes in integrated papermakers and converters expanding PFAS-free and FunctionalBarrier capacity; investment in regional converters/distributors in ASEAN to capture local-volume growth and margin expansion via customization/branding; and exposure to enabling technologies (digital print finishing, coating formulators) that command higher margin per ton. Why the timing is attractive is because regulatory and retailer-driven shifts to recyclable alternatives, combined with structural growth in food delivery and QSR channel volumes across APAC, create multi-year demand visibility; risks to model include pulp-price volatility, the pace of PFAS regulation, and energy/transport inflation in Southeast Asia. Key diligence should include verification of mill-level PFAS-free production capability (and third-party food-contact validations), local conversion capacity in target ASEAN markets, and contract pipelines with QSR and bakery customers that guarantee minimum offtake.
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It reconciles multiple market-publisher estimates into a defensible 2024 market baseline and provides a transparent CAGR to 2031 for scenario modelling.
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It catalogs dated, material technology and product announcements that change the competitive and regulatory landscape.
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It profiles the leading suppliers and technological differentiators which are decisive in supplier selection and M&A screening.
5 Key Questions Answered
What is the best-supported global market size for food-wrapping greaseproof paper in 2024 and what CAGR should analysts sensibly model to 2031?
What are realistic price-per-ton bands for greaseproof grades, and what do those prices imply for global tonnage shipped in 2024?
Which dated industry developments materially change supplier selection and procurement timelines?
How will APAC and ASEAN demand dynamics China/India volume growth vs. Japan/Korea premium adoption vs. Indonesia bulk demand affect unit economics and localization strategy?
Who are the top global and regional players, and what technological differentiators matter most to buyers and investors?
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 2: key insights, key emerging trends, etc.
Chapter 3: Manufacturers competitive analysis, detailed analysis of the product manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 5 & 6: Sales, revenue of the product in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 8: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 9: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 10: The main points and conclusions of the report.

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