Importing the world's finest paper. Distributing across South India since the 19th century.
Hindustan Import Export Corporation was founded on 13th December 1899 in Chennai — at a time when South India's trade networks were full of promise and the paper trade was entering a new era. For over 125 years, our name has been synonymous with reliability, quality, and the quiet confidence of a family that has dedicated itself to a single craft across generations.
We are authorised distributors in South India for paper manufactured by some of India's leading paper mills. In addition to our domestic distribution, we import specialty grades from mills across Europe, Asia, and beyond — bringing the world's finest paper directly to South Indian businesses.
Our founders' values — integrity in every transaction, long-term relationships over short-term gains, and pride in the craft of trade — continue to guide everything we do, generation after generation.
We supply premium paper grades sourced from India's leading mills and the world's finest international manufacturers.
Folding Box Board (FBB) is a premium multi-ply paperboard prized for its exceptional stiffness, brilliant printable surface, and precise folding properties. The material of choice for luxury retail packaging, pharmaceutical cartons, cosmetic boxes, and food-grade applications.
Kraft paper is the backbone of industrial packaging — renowned for exceptional tensile strength, high tear resistance, and outstanding versatility. We supply a comprehensive range of Kraft grades for sack paper, multiwall bags, heavy-duty wrapping, and protective packaging across industries.
Beyond our core grades, we maintain a curated portfolio of specialty papers to meet diverse commercial and industrial needs — from coated printing and writing papers to newsprint, tissue, and offset grades sourced from India's foremost mills and select international suppliers.
We are proud to serve as the authorised distribution channel in South India for paper produced by some of the country's most respected manufacturing mills. Our long-standing mill partnerships ensure consistent supply, competitive pricing, and access to the complete product range at all times.
From our base in Chennai, we serve publishers, commercial printers, packaging manufacturers, corrugators, pharmaceutical companies, and paper traders across five states of South India.
Whether you are looking to place an order, enquire about a specific grade, or explore a distribution partnership, we would be glad to hear from you.