Paper Bags Market by Product Type (Sewn Open Mouth, Pinched Bottom Open Mouth, Pasted Valves, Pasted Open Mouth, & Flat Bottom), Thickness, Material, End-use (Food Service, Retail, E-commerce, Industrial), & Region - Global Forecast to 2029
The market for paper bags is approximated to be USD 6.05 billion in 2024, and it is projected to reach USD 7.47 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 4.3%. The rising demand for paper bags globally can be attributed to increasing environmental awareness and the shift towards sustainable packaging solutions. As concerns over plastic pollution intensify, both consumers and businesses are prioritizing eco-friendly alternatives. Governments worldwide are introducing stricter regulations on plastic use, driving companies to adopt paper bags to comply with these rules. Additionally, the growing popularity of e-commerce has amplified the need for durable, recyclable packaging that ensures product protection during transit while aligning with consumer preferences for sustainability.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2020-2023
Base Year
2023
Forecast Period
2024-2029
Units Considered
Value (USD Billion) Volume (Ton)
Segments
Product Type, Thickness, Material, End-use, and Region.
Regions covered
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America
By Product Type, Flat bottom paper bags accounted for the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Flat bottom paper bags have the highest demand due to their practical advantages, particularly in terms of stability and capacity. Their design allows them to stand upright, making them ideal for packaging bulkier or heavier items, which is highly valued in industries like retail, food, and e-commerce. This feature provides better space efficiency, making them easier to store and transport.
By Material, Brown Kraft paper accounted for the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Brown kraft paper bags are expected to experience the highest CAGR during the forecasted period due to their strong environmental appeal and growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. Made from unbleached wood pulp, brown kraft bags are biodegradable, recyclable, and made from renewable resources, making them increasingly popular in eco-conscious markets. As industries and consumers focus more on reducing plastic waste and adopting greener alternatives, brown kraft paper bags are preferred for their durability and strength, which allows them to carry heavier items without compromising quality.
By End Use, E-commerce sector accounted for the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The e-commerce sector accounted for the highest CAGR in the consumption of paper bags globally due to the rapid growth of online shopping and the increasing focus on sustainable packaging solutions. As e-commerce continues to expand, there is a greater demand for packaging that can securely transport products while aligning with consumers' environmental values. Paper bags, known for their recyclability and biodegradability, are preferred by e-commerce businesses aiming to reduce their carbon footprint and comply with increasing regulations on plastic usage.
By Thickness, 2 PLY accounted for the highest CAGR during the forecast period
2-ply paper bags have the highest demand due to their ideal balance between strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness. The additional layer of material in 2-ply bags provides enhanced load-bearing capacity, making them suitable for a wide range of products, including groceries, clothing, and electronics. This increased durability appeals to businesses looking for reliable packaging that can securely hold heavier items without significantly increasing costs.
APAC is projected to account for the highest CAGR in the paper bgas market during the forecast period
The Asia Pacific region, including India, China, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and the rest of Asia Pacific, is the fastest growing region in the paper bags market. In India, China, and Japan, this market has been expected to grow drastically because of the increased development activities and fast economic expansion happening in these countries. Additionally, the upward trend for rising urbanization in these countries leads to a large customer base for food, beverages, and FMCG products, which contributes to market growth during the forecast period.
By Company Type: Tier 1: 40%, Tier 2: 25%, Tier 3: 35%
By Designation: C Level: 35%, Director Level: 30%, Others: 35%
By Region: North America: 25%, Europe: 20%, Asia Pacific: 45%, Middle East & Africa: 5%, and South America: 5%.
Companies Covered:
Companies Covered: Mondi Group (UK), International Paper (US) , Oji Holdings Corporation(US), Smurfit Kappa (Ireland), Stora Enso (Finland), DS Smith (UK), Novolex (US), and Wisconsin Converting Inc. (US) are some key players in paper bags Market.
Research Coverage
The market study covers the paper bags market across various segments. It aims to estimate the market size and the growth potential of this market across different segments based on product type, thickness, material, end-use, and region. The study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of key players in the market, their company profiles, key observations related to their products and business offerings, recent developments undertaken by them, and key growth strategies adopted by them to improve their position in the paper bags market.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report
The report is expected to help the market leaders/new entrants in this market share the closest approximations of the revenue numbers of the overall paper bags market and its segments and sub-segments. This report is projected to help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape of the market, gain insights to improve the position of their businesses and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also aims to help stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on the key market drivers, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
Analysis of key drivers (growing demand from E-commerce growth), restraints (high costs of raw materials), opportunities (Growing demand for sustainable packaging), and challenges (Stringent rules regarding the deforestation) influencing the growth of the paper bags market.
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the paper bags market
Market Development: Comprehensive information about profitable markets - the report analyses the paper bags market across varied regions
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the paper bags market
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players like as Mondi Group (UK), International Paper (US), Oji Holdings Corporation (Japan), Smurfit Kappa (Ireland), DS Smith (UK), Stora Enso (Finland), Novolex (US), Wisconsin Converting Inc. (US), Papier-Mettler (Germany), Paperbags Ltd (Kenya) and among others in the paper bags market. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the paper bags market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION AND REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.5 UNITS CONSIDERED
1.6 LIMITATIONS
1.7 STAKEHOLDERS
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 List of key secondary sources
2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 List of primary interview participants
2.1.2.2 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.3 Key industry insights
2.1.2.4 Breakdown of primary interviews
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.6 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR KEY PLAYERS IN PAPER BAGS MARKET
4.2 PAPER BAGS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE
4.3 PAPER BAGS MARKET, BY THICKNESS
4.4 PAPER BAGS MARKET, BY MATERIAL
4.5 PAPER BAGS MARKET, BY END USE
4.6 ASIA PACIFIC: PAPER BAGS MARKET, BY COUNTRY AND END USE
4.7 PAPER BAGS MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Increasing consumer preference for eco-friendly products
5.2.1.2 Rising demand from e-commerce sector
5.2.1.3 Government regulations and bans on single-use plastics
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 High cost of production
5.2.2.2 Limited durability in wet conditions
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Expansion into non-grocery sectors
5.2.3.2 Introducing paper bags with functional features
5.2.3.3 Leveraging customization for eco-friendly branding
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Environmental impact of paper production and recycling
5.2.4.2 Insufficient infrastructure for recycling paper bags
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
6.1 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
6.1.1 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
6.1.2 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
6.1.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
6.1.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
6.1.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
6.2 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
6.2.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
6.2.2 BUYING CRITERIA
6.3 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
6.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
6.5 PRICING ANALYSIS
6.5.1 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS, BY END USE
6.5.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION
6.5.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF PAPER BAGS, BY REGION
6.6 TRADE ANALYSIS
6.6.1 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 481930)
6.6.2 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 481930)
6.7 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
6.7.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
6.8 KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS, 2025
6.9 PATENT ANALYSIS
6.10 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
6.10.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
6.10.1.1 Automated paper bag manufacturing machines
6.10.1.2 Advanced printing technologies
6.10.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
6.10.2.1 Recycling and re-pulping processes
6.10.2.2 Smart packaging solutions
6.11 IMPACT OF GEN AI ON PAPER BAGS MARKET
6.12 TRENDS AND DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
6.13 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
6.13.1 TRANSFORMING SUSTAINABILITY WITH SOS PAPER BAGS FOR ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
6.13.2 APPLICATION OF VSM AND EVA IN MULTIWALL PAPER BAG PRODUCTION
6.13.3 PRODUCING HIGH-QUALITY PAPER BAGS FOR RETAIL CHAINS
6.14 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
6.14.1 INTRODUCTION
6.14.2 GDP TRENDS AND FORECASTS
6.14.3 GROWING POPULATION AND URBANIZATION
7 PAPER BAGS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 SEWN OPEN MOUTH
7.2.1 INCREASED AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES TO DRIVE MARKET
7.3 PINCHED BOTTOM OPEN MOUTH
7.3.1 INNOVATIONS AND VERSATILITY IN SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING TO FUEL DEMAND
7.4 PASTED VALVES
7.4.1 ADVANCEMENTS IN PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY AND DEMAND FOR EFFICIENT MATERIAL HANDLING TO FUEL MARKET
7.5 PASTED OPEN MOUTH
7.5.1 INNOVATION AND EFFICIENCY IN BULK MATERIAL HANDLING TO DRIVE MARKET
7.6 FLAT BOTTOM
7.6.1 INNOVATIONS AND APPLICATIONS IN ADVANCED MATERIALS TO DRIVE MARKET
8 PAPER BAGS MARKET, BY THICKNESS
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 1 PLY
8.2.1 COST-EFFECTIVE PRODUCTION TO DRIVE DEMAND FOR LIGHTWEIGHT PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
8.3 2 PLY
8.3.1 INCREASED STRENGTH AND VERSATILITY TO FUEL DEMAND IN RETAIL AND FOOD INDUSTRIES
8.4 3 PLY
8.4.1 ENHANCED DURABILITY TO DRIVE MARKET GROWTH IN HEAVY-DUTY PACKAGING FOR BULK GOODS
8.5 OVER 3 PLY
8.5.1 ADVANCED MULTI-LAYER DESIGNS TO FUEL GROWTH IN INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING SECTOR
9 PAPER BAGS MARKET, BY MATERIAL
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 BROWN KRAFT PAPER
9.2.1 ADVANCEMENTS IN STRENGTH AND SUSTAINABILITY TO DRIVE MARKET
9.3 WHITE KRAFT PAPER
9.3.1 INNOVATIONS IN PRINTABILITY AND PREMIUM APPEAL TO BOOST DEMAND
10 PAPER BAGS MARKET, BY END USE
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 FOOD SERVICE
10.2.1 INCREASING CONSUMER PREFERENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING AND FRESH FOOD OPTIONS TO DRIVE DEMAND
10.3 RETAIL
10.3.1 RETAIL SECTOR'S SHIFT TO PAPER BAGS DRIVEN BY SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES TO BOOST MARKET
10.4 E-COMMERCE
10.4.1 SURGE IN SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS FROM MAJOR E-COMMERCE RETAILERS TO DRIVE MARKET
10.5 INDUSTRIAL
10.5.1 RISING DEMAND FOR SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING IN FERTILIZERS AND CEMENT INDUSTRIES TO BOOST DEMAND
10.6 OTHER END USES
11 PAPER BAGS MARKET, BY REGION
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 ASIA PACIFIC
11.2.1 CHINA
11.2.1.1 Increasing utilization of e-commerce to drive market
11.2.2 INDIA
11.2.2.1 High demand from organized retail and e-commerce sectors to drive market
11.2.3 JAPAN
11.2.3.1 Rapidly growing food service sector and evolving consumer demands to drive market
11.2.4 SOUTH KOREA
11.2.4.1 Increasing demand for food & beverage sector to propel market expansion
11.2.5 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
11.3 NORTH AMERICA
11.3.1 US
11.3.1.1 Established e-commerce platforms to propel market growth
11.3.2 CANADA
11.3.2.1 Rising demand from food and retail sectors to drive market
11.3.3 MEXICO
11.3.3.1 Rising adoption of e-commerce to fuel market growth
11.4 EUROPE
11.4.1 GERMANY
11.4.1.1 Consumer preferences shift toward sustainable packaging to drive demand for paper bags
11.4.2 UK
11.4.2.1 Growth of sustainable packaging initiatives to drive demand for paper bags
11.4.3 FRANCE
11.4.3.1 Rising e-commerce applications to increase demand for paper bags
11.4.4 RUSSIA
11.4.4.1 Increased e-commerce activities and supportive government measures to drive paper bag use
11.4.5 ITALY
11.4.5.1 Rising demand from food, retail, and agriculture industries to drive market
11.4.6 SPAIN
11.4.6.1 Growing demand in retail and food beverage sectors to drive market
11.4.7 REST OF EUROPE
11.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
11.5.1 GCC COUNTRIES
11.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
11.5.1.1.1 Growing number of e-commerce businesses to drive market
11.5.1.2 UAE
11.5.1.2.1 Government initiatives and growing E-commerce sector to drive market growth
11.5.1.3 Rest of GCC countries
11.5.2 SOUTH AFRICA
11.5.2.1 Industrialization and urbanization to drive demand for paper bags
11.5.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
11.6 SOUTH AMERICA
11.6.1 BRAZIL
11.6.1.1 Growing food processing industry to boost paper bag use
11.6.2 ARGENTINA
11.6.2.1 Sustainable packaging trends in retail sector to drive market
11.6.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
12.1 OVERVIEW
12.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
12.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2019-2023
12.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023
12.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS, 2023
12.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
12.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
12.7.1 STARS
12.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
12.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
12.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
12.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
12.7.5.1 Company footprint
12.7.5.2 Regional footprint
12.7.5.3 Product type footprint
12.7.5.4 Material footprint
12.7.5.5 End-use footprint
12.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023