Paper Bags Market, By Type, By Material, By Application, By Geography

Description

Paper Bags Market is estimated to be valued at USD 6.38 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 9.13 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.25% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 6.38 Bn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2020 To 2024
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	5.25%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 9.13 Bn

The global paper bags market represents a rapidly evolving segment within the broader packaging industry, driven by increasing environmental consciousness and stringent regulations against single-use plastics. Paper bags, manufactured from renewable wood pulp and recyclable materials, have emerged as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic packaging solutions across various end-user industries including retail, food service, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce.

Market Dynamics

The global paper bags market is propelled by several key drivers, with environmental sustainability concerns serving as the primary growth catalyst. Stringent government regulations banning or restricting single-use plastics across numerous countries have created mandatory demand for eco-friendly packaging alternatives, directly benefiting the paper bags industry. Rising consumer environmental consciousness and corporate social responsibility initiatives have further accelerated adoption rates, as businesses seek to enhance their sustainability profiles and meet consumer expectations for environmentally responsible packaging. The expanding e-commerce sector has generated substantial demand for durable, customizable paper bags that provide excellent branding opportunities while maintaining product protection during transit.

Key Features of the Study

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global paper bags market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global paper bags market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include International Paper Company, Novolex Holdings, Inc., Smurfit Kappa Group, WestRock Company, Mondi Group, Sealed Air Corporation, BAG Corp, Paper Bags Ltd., Dunapack Packaging, H.B. Fuller Company, GWP Group, Sappi Lanaken Mill, Genpak, LLC, ProAmpac LLC, and Kraft Paper Products
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global paper bags market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global paper bags market

Market Segmentation

Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Flat-bottom paper bags
- Mailing paper bags
- Paper shopping bags-merchandise bags
- Euro tote bags
Material Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Kraft Paper
- Recycled Paper
- Coated Paper
- Others
Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Food & Beverage
- Retail
- Industrial
- Others
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- South Africa
- North Africa
- Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- International Paper Company
- Novolex Holdings, Inc.
- Smurfit Kappa Group
- WestRock Company
- Mondi Group
- Sealed Air Corporation
- BAG Corp
- Paper Bags Ltd.
- Dunapack Packaging
- B. Fuller Company
- GWP Group
- Sappi Lanaken Mill
- Genpak, LLC
- ProAmpac LLC
- Kraft Paper Products

Product Code: CMI8497

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Global Paper Bags Market, By Type
- Global Paper Bags Market, By Material
- Global Paper Bags Market, By Application
- Global Paper Bags Market, By Region

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trends

4. Global Paper Bags Market, By Type, 2025-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Flat-bottom paper bags
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Mailing paper bags
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Paper shopping bags-merchandise bags
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Euro tote bags
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

5. Global Paper Bags Market, By Material, 2025-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Kraft Paper
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Recycled Paper
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Coated Paper
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

6. Global Paper Bags Market, By Application, 2025-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Food & Beverage
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Retail
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Industrial
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

7. Global Paper Bags Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Regional Trends
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Material, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - U.S.
  - Canada
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Material, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Material, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Material, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Material, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Material, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - South Africa
  - North Africa
  - Central Africa

8. Competitive Landscape

International Paper Company
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Novolex Holdings, Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Smurfit Kappa Group
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
WestRock Company
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Mondi Group
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Sealed Air Corporation
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
BAG Corp
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Paper Bags Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Dunapack Packaging
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
B. Fuller Company
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
GWP Group
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Sappi Lanaken Mill
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Genpak, LLC
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
ProAmpac LLC
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Kraft Paper Products
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies

9. Analyst Recommendations

Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map

10. References and Research Methodology

References
Research Methodology
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