01. Dubai Awaits: The Premier Global Tobacco Event
World Tobacco Middle East 2026 will take place from November 10 to 11, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the UAE. Gathering key players across the global tobacco supply chain, the exhibition serves as a premier platform for product showcases, technical exchange, and international collaboration.
Zhejiang Kaifeng New Materials Co., Ltd. cordially invites you to visit us at Booth 5019 to explore the latest innovations and applications in specialty tobacco papers.
- Event: World Tobacco Middle East 2026
- Dates: November 10–11, 2026
- Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
- Booth No.: 5019
02. Introducing CIGAPAK™: Dedicated to Cigarette Packaging Paper
At this year's exhibition, Kaifeng New Materials will proudly showcase CIGAPAK™, our specialized sub-brand dedicated to sharing our latest product developments and technical breakthroughs with global industry partners.
Born from Kaifeng’s decades of expertise in specialty paper manufacturing, CIGAPAK™ directly addresses the tobacco packaging industry's demand for high-standard, high-precision substrates. The name combines "CIGA" (from Cigarette) and "PAK" (from Packaging), reflecting our singular focus on cigarette packaging paper solutions.
From tensile strength and printability to stringent environmental compliance, CIGAPAK™ embodies Kaifeng’s technical heritage and quality commitment—serving diverse global customer needs through lean manufacturing, specialized engineering, and reliable supply.
03. Spotlight on HNB: Three Core Performance Highlights
The global Heat-Not-Burn (HNB) market is expanding rapidly, projected to grow from $33.1–$35.6 billion in 2025 to $42.3–$48.4 billion in 2026—representing a remarkable 32.02% growth rate. Within the tobacco sector, HNB users now account for approximately 31%, while heated tobacco sticks (consumables) contribute nearly 30% of the market share, with strong repeat purchases driving sustained momentum.
With compliant sales now permitted in over 80 countries worldwide, expanding overseas demand is unlocking new application spaces for supporting paper materials while raising the bar for substrate performance. Kaifeng’s HNB Hollow Tube Base Paper is engineered around three core capabilities—High-Temperature Resistance, Thermal Grease Resistance, and Controllable Air Permeability—balancing material stability with complex processing demands:
- High-Temperature Resistance | Structural Stability Under Thermal Cycling Engineered to withstand localized instantaneous temperatures of 220–280°C, the paper maintains full structural integrity under repeated thermal shocks—minimizing the risks of charring, embrittlement, and off-odors caused by thermal degradation.
- Thermal Grease Resistance | Dual Barrier Against Seepage Under high-temperature conditions, it simultaneously blocks the outward penetration of polar humectants (such as glycerin and propylene glycol) and natural tobacco oils, preventing liquid seepage from contaminating the heating elements of HNB devices.
- Controllable Air Permeability | Tailored for Diverse Applications Calibrated across critical metrics including air permeability and structural stiffness to seamlessly match diverse high-speed converting and end-use requirements.
04. Traditional Tobacco Papers: Three Comprehensive Series
Alongside our next-generation HNB substrates, we will present our three core series of conventional cigarette packaging base papers:
1. Cigarette Tipping Base Paper Series
- Single-Sided Gloss (MG) Tipping Base Paper
- Double-Sided Gloss (MF) Tipping Base Paper
- Water-Resistant (Anti-Penetration) Tipping Base Paper
- Transfer Tipping Base Paper
- Natural Breathable Tipping Base Paper
- High-Opacity Tipping Base Paper
- Flame-Retardant Tipping Base Paper
2. Cigarette Liner Base Paper Series
- Base Paper for Composite Cigarette Liners
- Transfer Inner Liner Base Paper
- Base Paper for Vacuum-Aluminised Lining Paper
- Aluminium-Free Cigarette Liner Base Paper
3. Cigarette Filter Plug Wrap Paper Series
- Standard Cigarette Filter Plug Wrap Paper
- High-Air-Permeability Filter Plug Wrap Paper
- Anti-Penetration (Barrier Type) Filter Plug Wrap Paper
05. Join Us in Dubai to Shape the Future Together
Connecting market needs with material innovation through paper, we believe in building deeper understanding through dialogue and driving mutual growth through partnership.
Kaifeng New Materials and CIGAPAK™ look forward to welcoming you in Dubai. Visit Booth 5019 to discuss substrate performance, converting applications, and market trends with our technical team, and discover new possibilities in specialty tobacco paper collaboration!
