Travel bags Global Market Report 2026

Travel bags are specialized luggage items crafted for securely and conveniently transporting belongings during travel. These bags come in diverse shapes, sizes, and designs, tailored to be durable and functional, ensuring travelers have a reliable and organized method for carrying clothing, accessories, and other essentials while on the move.

The primary types of products in travel bags include duffels, trolleys, and backpacks. A duffel is characterized by its large cylindrical shape and is usually made of canvas or similar fabric, often featuring a top closure. These bags are crafted from a variety of materials, including polyester, fabric, leather, and others, and are available in various price ranges such as premium, medium, and low. They are distributed through both online and offline channels for consumer convenience.

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 influencing the travel bags market by increasing costs of imported fabrics, leather, synthetic materials, smart locks, tracking devices, and manufacturing hardware used in backpacks, trolley bags, and duffel bags. Asia-Pacific export-oriented producers are most affected, while retailers in North America and Europe face higher sourcing costs and inventory pressures. These tariffs are raising consumer prices and affecting demand elasticity in mid-range products. At the same time, they are encouraging regional manufacturing, private-label sourcing, and innovation in alternative materials such as recycled textiles and bio-based polymers.

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The travel bags market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $21.18 billion in 2025 to $22.85 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in domestic and international travel, rising airline baggage handling requirements, increasing use of backpacks for multi-purpose travel, expansion of organized luggage retail, demand for durable travel storage solutions.

The travel bags market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $29.82 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of smart luggage features, rising demand for eco-friendly bags, expansion of online luggage sales channels, growing preference for premium travel bags, increasing travel among younger demographics. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of lightweight and durable bag designs, rising demand for anti-theft travel bags, growing preference for smart and connected luggage, expansion of sustainable bag materials, enhanced focus on ergonomic and modular designs.

The rising tourism sector is expected to propel the growth of the travel bags market going forward. Tourism refers to the activity of traveling to different places, typically for leisure, recreation, or cultural exploration. Tourism is on the rise because of several factors, including rising social media and digital influence, increased mobility, increasing sporting events and music festivals, and more. Travel bags are used as essential tools for tourism to ensure convenience, storage, organization, and protection of their belongings while navigating the challenges of travel. For instance, in May 2023, according to UN Tourism, a Spain-based specialized agency of the United Nations, in the first quarter of 2023, international arrivals reached 80% of pre-pandemic levels. An estimated 235 million tourists traveled internationally during the first three months, more than double the number from the same period in 2022. Therefore, the rising tourism sector is driving the growth of the travel bags market.

Major companies operating in the travel bags market are focused on the development of innovative products, such as transit travel series bags, to stay relevant, meet evolving consumer expectations, and maintain a competitive edge in the market. Transit travel series bags typically refer to a collection or line of travel bags designed specifically for ease of use during transit, such as while traveling through airports, train stations, or other transportation hubs. For instance, in February 2024, WANDRD, a US-based company that provides travel and photography gear products, launched a new line of transit travel series bags designed specifically for photographers. This bag is a versatile companion crafted to exceed expectations, featuring a sleek design with functional pockets and compartments to keep essentials organized and easily accessible. It is made from durable, weather-resistant materials with reinforced zippers for added protection. Additionally, these bags cater to different travel needs, from daily commuting to photography adventures, ensuring travelers can enjoy both style and functionality in their gear.

In January 2024, ILUS International Inc., a US-based public M&A investment company, acquired a majority stake in Samsara Luggage Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, ILUS aims to create a new public company structure specifically for its emergency response operations. This strategic move aimed to fuel ILUS' subsidiary growth and potentially take it to a major stock exchange. Samsara Luggage Inc. is a US-based company that manufactures and sells luggage products, including travel bags.

Major companies operating in the travel bags market are Samsonite International S.A., Delsey S.A., Briggs & Riley Travelware LLC, Travelpro International Inc., Thule Group, Deuter Sport GmbH, Patagonia Inc., Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy, Hermes International, Longchamp SAS, Timbuk2 Designs Inc., Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., Pelican Products Inc., Everest Bag, Victorinox AG, Away Travel Inc., Antler Ltd., Targus International LLC, Peak Design Inc., Bellroy Pty Ltd., CabinZero Ltd., Herschel Supply Company

North America was the largest region in the travel bags market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the travel 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 travel bags market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The travel bags market consists of sales of suitcases, backpacks, duffel bags, garment bags, tote bags, rolling luggage, and carry-on 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.

Travel bags Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses travel 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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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• 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.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product: Duffle; Trolley; Backpacks
• 2) By Material Type: Polyester; Fabric; Leather; Other Material Types
• 3) By Price Range: Premium Price; Medium Price; Low Price
• 4) By Distribution Channel: Online; Offline
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Duffle: Soft-Sided Duffle Bags; Hard-Sided Duffle Bags; Rolling Duffle Bags
• 2) By Trolley: Hard-Shell Trolley Bags; Soft-Shell Trolley Bags; Carry-On Trolley Bags; Checked Luggage Trolley Bags
• 3) By Backpacks: Hiking Or Outdoor Backpacks; Laptop Backpacks; Travel Backpacks; Anti-Theft Backpacks
• Companies Mentioned: Samsonite International S.A.; Delsey S.A.; Briggs & Riley Travelware LLC; Travelpro International Inc.; Thule Group; Deuter Sport GmbH; Patagonia Inc.; Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy; Hermes International; Longchamp SAS; Timbuk2 Designs Inc.; Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.; Pelican Products Inc.; Everest Bag; Victorinox AG; Away Travel Inc.; Antler Ltd.; Targus International LLC; Peak Design Inc.; Bellroy Pty Ltd.; CabinZero Ltd.; Herschel Supply Company
• 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,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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