Snapshot

Why Vapi–Silvassa–Daman is iconic:
The Vapi–Silvassa–Daman corridor is India’s largest corrugated packaging and paperboard manufacturing hub, catering to FMCG, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and export-oriented industries. Supported by Asia’s biggest paper recycling cluster in Vapi, this region produces high-strength corrugated sheets, cartons, die-cut boxes, and eco-friendly packaging.

Industrial edge:

• Houses 1,000+ corrugated packaging units and a strong base of paperboard mills supplying kraft paper to all of India.
  
• Integrated value chain: paper recycling plants, corrugators, printers, die-makers, and finishing units.
  
• Strategic proximity to Mumbai, Pune, and ports like JNPT and Hazira, enabling export packaging supply.
  
• Key hub for sustainable, recyclable, and customized packaging solutions.
  

Scale:

• Over 60% of India’s recycled kraft paper is produced in Vapi.
  
• Silvassa & Daman host large automated corrugation plants and leading national packaging brands.
  

Product Range

Category	Key Products
Corrugated Boxes & Cartons	Single-wall, double-wall, triple-wall cartons
Die-Cut & Specialty Boxes	E-commerce mailers, shelf-ready packaging
Industrial Packaging	Heavy-duty boxes for automotive, machinery exports
Printed Packaging	Offset/flexo-printed corrugated cartons
FMCG & Retail Packaging	Boxes for food, beverages, apparel, cosmetics
Eco-Friendly Solutions	100% recycled paper cartons, compostable packaging
Point-of-Sale Displays	Corrugated retail stands, promotional units

Cluster Strengths

Feature	Details
Asia’s Largest Kraft Paper Hub	Vapi has 250+ kraft paper mills producing 4M+ MT/year
Integrated Packaging Ecosystem	Corrugators, printers, die-makers, and R&D labs in one cluster
Proximity to Industrial Markets	Key supplier to FMCG, pharma, automotive, and e-commerce giants
Export-Focused Packaging	Supplies custom packaging to USA, EU, and Middle East
Government-Backed Infrastructure	DNH & Daman tax benefits, paper recycling policies
Skilled Workforce	50,000+ technicians and packaging engineers

Materials & Sustainability

Key Inputs: Kraft paper (recycled and virgin), starch adhesives, inks, corrugating media, flexo/offset plates.

Sustainability Edge:

• Vapi is known as India’s recycling capital, with 70% paper produced from recovered fiber.
  
• 100% FSC-certified mills for sustainable sourcing.
  
• Water treatment and reuse systems at kraft paper mills.
  
• Eco-friendly coatings replacing polyethylene lamination.
  
• Alignment with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for FMCG packaging waste management.
  

Cluster Infrastructure

• Industrial Areas:
  
  • Vapi GIDC – Kraft paper and corrugation hub
    
  • Silvassa Industrial Estate – Large-format corrugation & automation
    
  • Daman Industrial Zone – Printing, finishing, and folding carton plants
    
• Institutions:
  
  • Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) Mumbai – R&D & training
    
  • Federation of Corrugated Box Manufacturers of India (FCBM)
    
  • Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute (CPPRI)
    
• Connectivity:
  
  • Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Hazira, and Pipavav ports within 300 km
    
  • Mumbai–Delhi Industrial Corridor (DMIC) access for logistics
    
  • Mumbai International Airport (~180 km)
    

Compliance & Certifications

• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSC, PEFC certifications
  
• BRCGS Packaging for food-grade cartons
  
• FDA-compliant food packaging standards
  
• ISTA certification for transit packaging and durability
  
• EPR & sustainability compliance for FMCG and retail packaging
  

Production Timelines & MOQs

Product Type	Sampling Lead Time	Bulk Lead Time	MOQ Guidance
Standard Corrugated Cartons	1 week	2–4 weeks	5,000+ boxes per SKU
Heavy-Duty Industrial Packaging	2 weeks	3–5 weeks	500–1,000 units
Die-Cut & E-Commerce Boxes	1–2 weeks	3–5 weeks	5,000+ pieces
Printed Cartons & Displays	2 weeks	4–6 weeks	2,000+ displays
Specialty Packaging	2 weeks	4–6 weeks	Project-specific

Branding & Packaging

• Branding: High-resolution flexo/offset printing, QR-coded packaging, custom branding for exports.
  
• Packaging for Packaging Products:
  
  • Palletized shipments with moisture-resistant wraps.
    
  • Flat-packed corrugated sheets for assembly at client sites.
    
  • Export-grade corrugated pallets and ISPM-15 wooden pallets.
    

Quality Control (IndiaUnbox Protocol)

• Edge crush, burst strength, and compression tests for cartons.
  
• Water absorption (COBB) and humidity resistance tests.
  
• ISTA drop and vibration testing for export packaging.
  
• Third-party audits by SGS, Intertek, or TUV for global shipments.
  
• FSC traceability checks for recycled fiber usage.
  

Price Drivers

• Kraft paper cost (linked to domestic recovery rates & import pulp pricing).
  
• Print customization (offset vs. flexo) and die-cutting complexity.
  
• Transportation and freight for bulky packaging materials.
  
• Sustainability certifications and EPR compliance.
  
• Volume-driven pricing advantages due to cluster scale.
  

Buyer Confidence Signals

• Vapi–Silvassa–Daman is India’s largest corrugated packaging hub, supplying 60%+ of recycled kraft paper.
  
• Trusted packaging supplier to Amazon, Flipkart, FMCG leaders, and pharma exporters.
  
• Strong SEZ and GIDC infrastructure enables low-cost and high-volume exports.
  
• Home to fully automated corrugation plants with global certifications.
  
• Backed by Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) for R&D and innovation.