Global demand for durable packaging continues to grow, and kraft paper remains a core material for boxes, bags, and industrial wrapping. For importers, distributors, and converters, Russia is an important source of high-volume, competitively priced kraft grades. The challenge is not demand—it’s sourcing safely, reliably, and cost-effectively. That’s where a specialist partner like Wigmore Trading can help.

Why source Kraft Paper from Russia?

Russia has long-established pulp and paper mills producing a wide range of kraft grades suitable for packaging, printing, and industrial applications. For buyers in Africa, the Middle East and beyond, Kraft Paper from Russia can offer:

• Competitive pricing on large volumes

• Consistent grammage and strength characteristics

• A variety of reel widths and sheet sizes

• Brown and bleached options for different end uses

However, navigating supplier reliability, logistics routes, and documentation can be complex—especially if you’re coordinating shipments from multiple mills. Working through Wigmore Trading helps you manage this complexity with a single, experienced counterpart.

Matching Russian kraft paper grades to your market

Every market segment has different performance and price expectations. Russian mills can supply a range of kraft paper types, including:

• Sack kraft for cement, sugar, animal feed and other bulk products

• Liner and fluting for corrugated box production

• Bag kraft for retail and grocery packaging

• Specialty kraft for laminated, coated or printed applications

Wigmore Trading works with you to define the exact specification you need—gsm range, burst and tear strength, moisture levels, reel sizes and wrapping requirements—then identifies suitable Russian producers that can meet those specs consistently.

Wigmore Trading can help you avoid mismatches between what a mill offers and what your converters or end customers actually require, reducing waste and claims.

How Wigmore Trading simplifies Kraft Paper from Russia sourcing

Buying directly from mills in another country can stretch your internal resources. Wigmore Trading acts as a bridge between your business and carefully selected Russian suppliers by:

• Pre-qualifying mills based on quality systems, capacity, and track record

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• Negotiating pricing and payment terms that reflect your volume and risk profile

• Coordinating production, loading schedules, and shipping bookings

• Consolidating different orders where possible to optimise freight costs

• Managing export documentation and ensuring it matches your import requirements

Instead of chasing multiple contacts across time zones, you work through one experienced team that understands both Russian supply and your local market. Wigmore Trading can help.

Step-by-step: how to buy and export kraft paper from Russia

A structured process keeps projects on time and on budget. A typical sequence when you work with Wigmore Trading looks like this:

1. Requirement definition – You share target grades, gsm, reel sizes, annual volume, and destination port.

2. Supplier matching and offers – Wigmore Trading identifies suitable Russian mills and provides technical data plus commercial offers.

3. Samples and testing – Where needed, test reels or sheets are supplied for your lab or converter to approve.

4. Contract and payment terms – Incoterms (FOB, CFR, CIF, etc.), payment method, and delivery windows are agreed.

5. Production and quality checks – The mill manufactures according to your specs; quality control reports can be shared.

6. Logistics and shipping – Wigmore Trading organises inland transport, port handling, and sea freight to your chosen port.

7. Documentation and customs support – Commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and other documents are prepared to align with your local import rules.

8. Delivery and after-sales – On arrival, Wigmore Trading supports with any claims, variance issues, or reorder planning.

At each stage, you decide how hands-on you want to be; Wigmore Trading can manage the entire cycle or just specific parts.

Managing compliance, risk, and logistics from Russia

Importing kraft paper from Russia means paying close attention to regulatory, financial, and operational risk. Buyers need suppliers who:

• Provide transparent product origin and mill documentation

• Comply with applicable sanctions and trade regulations

• Pack reels properly to withstand long-distance transport

• Offer realistic lead times and reliable shipping schedules

Wigmore Trading monitors these aspects for you, working only with vetted partners and adapting routing or documentation practices to match current rules. This reduces the risk of delays at ports, unexpected costs, or non-compliant shipments.

Get in touch with our team to learn more about how we manage compliance and logistics for your target destination.

Why partner with Wigmore Trading for Russian kraft paper?

Choosing the right intermediary can be the difference between a smooth, profitable supply line and constant fire-fighting. Wigmore Trading brings:

• Regional focus – Deep experience supplying African and emerging markets, with an understanding of local port, customs and distribution challenges.

• Product knowledge – Familiarity with kraft paper grades, converting processes, and what end-users expect in FMCG, retail and industrial sectors.

• End-to-end service – From supplier selection through to delivery at your port, with transparent communication and clear documentation.

• Scalability – Ability to support trial orders that grow into long-term supply programs as your business expands.

Whether you are a packaging converter, a wholesaler, or a distributor building a new product line, Wigmore Trading can help you establish a reliable, repeatable supply of kraft paper from Russia.

Contact Wigmore Trading today to streamline your sourcing.