Multiwall Bags Global Market Report 2026

Multiwall bags are versatile packaging solutions with multiple layers, offering affordability, adaptability, and flexibility. They are composed of sustainable and renewable materials, providing durability and longevity. These bags find extensive use in the shipment and storage of bulk and powdered goods, such as cement, chemicals, fertilizers, and more.

The main types of multiwall bags include paper-based and plastic bags. Paper-based bags are utilized for the shipping and storage of bulk and powdered commodities like cement and flour. These bags are typically made from porous craft paper, which consists of 80% sulphate wood pulp, providing high elasticity and tear resistance. The different layers of paper bags include 2-ply, 3-ply, and others. Multiwall bags are employed in various applications across industries such as food and grains, agriculture, building and construction, chemicals, retail, pharmaceuticals, and more.

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 multiwall bags market by increasing costs of imported kraft paper, polymer coatings, adhesives, printing inks, and bag-making machinery. Building and construction, agriculture, and chemical sectors in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported paper pulp and specialty coatings, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented bag production. These tariffs are raising packaging costs and affecting price competitiveness. However, they are also supporting domestic paper production, regional bag manufacturing expansion, and innovation in recyclable and bio-based multiwall bag designs.

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The multiwall bags market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $14.88 billion in 2025 to $15.6 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of cement and construction material distribution, expansion of fertilizer and chemical packaging needs, rising use of bulk packaging in agriculture, availability of kraft paper manufacturing capacity, growth in industrial goods transportation.

The multiwall bags market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.18 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing shift toward recyclable industrial packaging, rising demand for lightweight bulk transport solutions, expansion of food-grade multiwall packaging, growing emphasis on supply chain sustainability, increasing adoption of automated bag filling systems. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for sustainable bulk packaging, rising adoption of high-strength paper-based bags, growing use of custom-printed multiwall bags, expansion of moisture-resistant packaging solutions, enhanced focus on supply chain efficiency.

The growing adoption of sustainable packaging solutions is expected to drive the growth of the multiwall bags market going forward. Sustainable packaging solutions minimize environmental impact as they are manufactured using recyclable materials and are designed to be eco-friendly. Multiwall bags are considered sustainable packaging solutions because they are easily recyclable and produced from renewable raw materials. For instance, in April 2023, according to the 2023 Buying Green Report published by Trivium Packaging, a Netherlands-based sustainable packaging company, 82% of consumers indicated a willingness to pay more for sustainable packaging, representing a four-percentage-point increase compared with 2022. Therefore, the rising use of sustainable packaging solutions is fueling the growth of the multiwall bags market.

Major companies operating in the multiwall bags market are concentrating on the development of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, such as curbside-recyclable, grease-resistant paper-based multiwall bags, to meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly and high-performance packaging alternatives. Curbside-recyclable, grease-resistant paper-based multiwall bags are multi-layer paper packaging solutions designed to resist grease and moisture while remaining compatible with household curbside recycling systems, helping brands reduce plastic usage, enhance product protection, and align with consumer and regulatory sustainability requirements. For example, in April 2023, ProAmpac, a US-based flexible packaging and material science company, introduced PRO-EVO Recyclable, a patent-pending, paper-based self-opening-sack (SOS) multiwall bag platform certified for curbside recycling. The product offers strong grease resistance and edge-wicking protection without intentionally added PFAS, making it suitable for dry pet food and other grease-sensitive applications. It also provides optional high moisture-barrier features to preserve product freshness and is engineered for strong shelf presence, high drop resistance, and compatibility with standard high-speed filling equipment. This innovation highlights how fiber-based multiwall packaging can achieve performance levels traditionally associated with plastic or laminated materials.

In May 2023, Gelpac, a US-based packaging solutions company, acquired Standard Multiwall Bag MFG. Co. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition of efficient production facilities in the western and southwestern regions of the United States strengthens Gelpac's competitive position in North America. By combining the capabilities of both organizations and integrating their research and development efforts, the acquisition is expected to drive continued innovation in manufacturing processes and procurement strategies. It also expands Gelpac's geographic footprint, enabling the company to deliver high-performance packaging solutions across a broader market. Standard Multiwall Bag MFG. Co. is a US-based manufacturer specializing in multiwall bag production.

Major companies operating in the multiwall bags market are Mondi Group, Berry Global Inc., Sonoco Products Company, Hood Packaging Corporation, Manyan Inc, Lincon Polymers Pvt. Ltd., ProAmpac Holdings Inc., Global-Pak Inc., LC Packaging International BV, NNZ Group, Premier Polymer Inc., United Bags Inc., Langston Companies Inc., Trombini Embalagens S.A., Nebig Verpakkingen B.V., El Dorado Packaging Inc., Material Motion Inc., MIDCO Global, San Miguel Yamamura Woven Products Sdn Bhd, Oji Fibre Solutions Limited, Sanghavi Global, Napco National, Corman Bag Co. Inc., Bag Supply Company Inc., Southern Packaging LP, Novey Bag Co., Stephen Gould Corp., Mil-Spec Packaging of GA Inc.

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

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

The multiwall bags market consists of sales of pasted valve bags, sewn open mouth bags, pinch bottom open mouth bags, multi-wall paper over poly and 3-layer multiwall paper bags. 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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This report focuses multiwall bags market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Paper-Based Multiwall Bags; Plastic Multiwall Bags
• 2) By Layer: 2-Ply; 3-Ply; Other Layers
• 3) By Application: Food And Grains; Agriculture; Building And Construction; Chemical; Others Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Paper-Based Multiwall Bags: Kraft Paper Bags; Poly Coated Paper Bags; Multi-Ply Paper Bags
• 2) By Plastic Multiwall Bags: Polyethylene (PE) Bags; Polypropylene (PP) Bags; Multi-Layer Plastic Bags; Biodegradable Plastic Bags
• Companies Mentioned: Mondi Group; Berry Global Inc.; Sonoco Products Company; Hood Packaging Corporation; Manyan Inc; Lincon Polymers Pvt. Ltd.; ProAmpac Holdings Inc.; Global-Pak Inc.; LC Packaging International BV; NNZ Group; Premier Polymer Inc.; United Bags Inc.; Langston Companies Inc.; Trombini Embalagens S.A.; Nebig Verpakkingen B.V.; El Dorado Packaging Inc.; Material Motion Inc.; MIDCO Global; San Miguel Yamamura Woven Products Sdn Bhd; Oji Fibre Solutions Limited; Sanghavi Global; Napco National; Corman Bag Co. Inc.; Bag Supply Company Inc.; Southern Packaging LP; Novey Bag Co.; Stephen Gould Corp.; Mil-Spec Packaging of GA Inc.
• 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.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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