Bag-in-box Containers Global Market Report 2026

Bag-in-box containers are a type of container capable of accommodating both dry and liquid products. These containers consist of a flexible bag that holds the contents and is placed inside a typically cardboard box. This packaging solution is versatile and finds application in the distribution and preservation of liquids. Bag-in-box containers are suitable for packaging a variety of products, including juice, liquid eggs, dairy items, wine, and even non-food products such as motor oil and chemicals.

The bag-in-box containers market, as discussed in the report, is segmented by material type, including low-density polyethylene, ethylene vinyl acetate, ethylene vinyl alcohol, and others (nylon, polybutylene terephthalate). It is further categorized by capacity into less than 5 liters, 5-10 liters, 10-15 liters, 15-20 liters, and more than 20 liters. Additionally, the market is segmented by application, covering areas such as food & beverages, industrial liquids, household products, and others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the bag-in-box containers market by increasing costs of imported polymers, barrier films, dispensing taps, and corrugated packaging materials used in container manufacturing. Food and beverage packaging operations in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported flexible materials, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented packaging production. These tariffs are raising packaging costs and affecting pricing strategies. However, they are also encouraging local sourcing of packaging materials, regional film extrusion capacity expansion, and innovation in recyclable and mono-material bag-in-box solutions.

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The bag-in-box containers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.78 billion in 2025 to $5.09 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of packaged food and beverage consumption, increasing demand for bulk liquid transportation, expansion of dairy and liquid egg processing, adoption of alternative liquid packaging formats, rising use in industrial liquid storage.

The bag-in-box containers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.69 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing preference for sustainable packaging alternatives, rising demand from wine and beverage sectors, expansion of non-food liquid packaging applications, growing focus on packaging waste reduction, increasing adoption in e-commerce distribution. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of flexible liquid packaging solutions, rising demand for extended shelf-life packaging, growing use of multi-layer barrier films, expansion of lightweight and space-efficient containers, enhanced focus on leak-proof dispensing systems.

The growing expansion of the food and beverage sector is anticipated to drive the development of the bag-in-box container market in the coming years. The food and beverage sector encompasses the production, processing, distribution, and sale of food and beverage products. Within this sector, bag-in-box containers are widely utilized for packaging liquids such as juices, wines, and syrups. These containers offer a practical and efficient solution for storing and dispensing large volumes of liquids, providing advantages such as longer shelf life, easier transportation, and reduced packaging waste. For example, in July 2025, according to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Department Canada, a Canadian government agency, the food and beverage processing sector remained the country's largest manufacturing industry by production value in 2024, generating $173.4 billion in goods. This accounted for 20.3% of all manufacturing sales and contributed 1.6% to the national GDP. Exports of processed food and beverage products reached a record $59.8 billion, up 3.8% from 2023, representing 34.5% of the sector's total production value. Consequently, the expanding food and beverage industry is boosting the growth of the bag-in-box container market.

Major companies in the bag-in-box container industry are concentrating on developing technologically advanced solutions, such as recycle-ready bag-in-box packaging for water, to enhance sustainability and meet consumer demand for eco-friendly options. This packaging provides a convenient and sustainable alternative that aligns with the increasing emphasis on reducing plastic usage and encouraging responsible consumption. For example, in July 2024, SIG, a Switzerland-based company known for its innovative products in the food and beverage sector, launched recycle-ready bag-in-box packaging for water, specializing in aseptic packaging solutions. These sustainable packages are made from recyclable materials, designed for efficient distribution, ensuring that water is protected from contamination while remaining user-friendly and environmentally responsible.

In February 2023, Sealed Air Corporation, a US-based packaging company, acquired Liquibox for $1.15 billion. This strategic acquisition has significantly accelerated Sealed Air Corporation's growth in the CRYOVAC brand Fluids & Liquids business, leveraging Liquibox's expertise in Bag-in-Box sustainable packaging to enhance innovation, global footprint, and market access in delivering digitally driven, sustainable packaging solutions. Liquibox, known for manufacturing flexible packaging and pouches for liquid and semi-liquid products, contributes to Sealed Air Corporation's commitment to providing sustainable packaging solutions in a rapidly evolving market.

Major companies operating in the bag-in-box containers market are Amcor Ltd., Smurfit Kappa Group, D S Smith, Liqui Box Corporation, Scholle IPN, aspla Plasticos Espanoles S.A., Optopack Ltd., Accurate Box Company Inc, Aran Group, CDF Corporation, Hedwin Division Zacros America, Hangzhou Hansin New Packing Material Co. Ltd., Polsinelli Enologia Srl, Yantai Fushan Nanhua Packing Factory, Arlington Packaging, Zacros America Inc., Gemini Packaging, Jigsaw Bag in Box, Ruijin XinChen Technology Co. Ltd., ChangZhou FengDi Plastic Technology Co. Ltd., Parish Manufacturing Inc., DRINKinBOX, Qingdao Zhongbang Packaging Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the bag-in-box containers market in 2025. The regions covered in the bag-in-box containers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the bag-in-box containers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The bag-in-box containers market consists of sales of metallized polyester, teflon, polyethylene terephthalate, and ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Material Type: Low-Density Polyethylene; Ethylene Vinyl Acetate; Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol; Other Material Types
• 2) By Capacity: Less than 5 liters; 5-10 liters; 10-15 liters; 15-20 liters; More than 20 liters
• 3) By Application: Food And Beverages; Industrial Liquids; Household Products; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE): Standard LDPE Bags; Co-extruded LDPE Bags; Laminated LDPE Bags
• 2) By Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA): EVA Film; EVA Copolymers; EVA Blends
• 3) By Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH): EVOH Multilayer Films; EVOH Co-extruded Films
• 4) By Other Material Types: Nylon; Poly-butylene Terephthalate (PBT); Polyester; Polypropylene
• Companies Mentioned: Amcor Ltd.; Smurfit Kappa Group; D S Smith; Liqui Box Corporation; Scholle IPN; aspla Plasticos Espanoles S.A.; Optopack Ltd.; Accurate Box Company Inc; Aran Group; CDF Corporation; Hedwin Division Zacros America; Hangzhou Hansin New Packing Material Co. Ltd.; Polsinelli Enologia Srl; Yantai Fushan Nanhua Packing Factory; Arlington Packaging; Zacros America Inc.; Gemini Packaging; Jigsaw Bag in Box; Ruijin XinChen Technology Co. Ltd.; ChangZhou FengDi Plastic Technology Co. Ltd.; Parish Manufacturing Inc.; DRINKinBOX; Qingdao Zhongbang Packaging Co. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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