Vacuum Bag Global Market Report 2026

A vacuum bag is a flexible packaging solution designed to remove air and create a tight seal around its contents, forming a controlled environment. It helps protect items from moisture, dust, bacteria, and oxidation, while extending shelf life, maintaining freshness, and enabling safe storage and transport across food, medical, and industrial sectors.

The primary types of vacuum bags include flat vacuum bags, stand-up vacuum bags, vacuum seal bags, ziplock vacuum bags, and specialty vacuum bags. Flat vacuum bags are pre-formed pouches sealed on three sides with an open side for filling, which can then be air-evacuated and heat-sealed for protection. These bags are made from materials such as plastic, foil, paper, and biodegradable options, and are available in small (up to 1 liter), medium (1-5 liters), and large (over 5 liters) capacities. They are used in applications including food packaging, textiles, medical and industrial packaging, and consumer goods, serving end users such as households, hotels, healthcare facilities, manufacturing units, and educational institutions.

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 vacuum bag market by increasing the cost of imported plastic resins, aluminum foils, specialty films, and sealing equipment used in food, medical, and industrial packaging. Manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-oriented production. These tariffs are raising packaging costs and affecting margins for food processors. However, they are also encouraging local material sourcing, regional film manufacturing, and accelerated adoption of recyclable and biodegradable vacuum bag solutions.

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The vacuum bag market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.22 billion in 2025 to $1.33 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of packaged food consumption, rising need for hygienic storage solutions, growth in medical and pharmaceutical packaging demand, increased adoption of vacuum sealing for preservation, availability of low-cost plastic packaging materials.

The vacuum bag market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.82 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable packaging alternatives, rising regulations on food safety and packaging waste, expansion of e-commerce driven packaging needs, growing focus on extended shelf life solutions, increasing innovation in bio-based packaging films. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of high-barrier packaging materials, rising demand for biodegradable vacuum bags, growing use of vacuum packaging in medical applications, expansion of resealable and multi-layer bag designs, enhanced focus on shelf-life extension technologies.

The growing demand for vacuum packaging in food is anticipated to drive the expansion of the vacuum bag market in the coming years. Vacuum packaging in food involves removing air from a package prior to sealing to maintain freshness, prolong shelf life, and prevent spoilage. The demand for vacuum food packaging is rising due to the emphasis on minimizing food waste, as consumers, retailers, and food producers increasingly adopt packaging solutions that reduce spoilage and extend product usability. Vacuum bags support vacuum food packaging by offering durable, airtight, and flexible pouches that preserve perishable products for extended periods during storage and distribution. For instance, in October 2025, according to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), an Australia-based government body, Australia introduced a total of 7.04 million tonnes of packaging to the market in 2022-23. Therefore, the growing demand for vacuum packaging in food is fueling the growth of the vacuum bag market.

Major companies operating in the vacuum bag market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as automatic bag uncuffers, to improve operational efficiency, increase packaging speed, reduce material waste, and address the rising need for convenient and dependable vacuum packaging solutions. An automatic bag uncuffer is a machine designed to automatically open or uncuff the mouth of a bag for filling, sealing, or further processing in packaging operations. For instance, in April 2025, WeighPack Systems Inc., a US-based packaging machinery company, introduced the BUSV-600 Automatic Bag Uncuffer with Vacuum Sealer, an advanced solution launched after 2023. The BUSV-600 features advanced sensors for accurate bag handling, a high-efficiency vacuum system for effective air removal, and a user-friendly control interface for ease of operation. It is suitable for packaging a wide range of food products, powders, and granular items, delivering higher throughput, reduced waste, and improved shelf life compared to traditional vacuum sealing methods.

In February 2025, Allfo Nederland BV, a Netherlands-based producer of vacuum and shrink bags, acquired Zakpak BV for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, AAllfo Nederland BV aims to strengthen its product portfolio in high-performance vacuum and shrink packaging solutions, expand its customer base across Europe, and enhance its production capabilities by integrating Zakpak BV's expertise in customized packaging. Zakpak BV is a Netherlands-based manufacturer and supplier of vacuum bags, shrink bags, and films.

Major companies operating in the vacuum bag market are Winpak Ltd., The Vollrath Company LLC, ULMA Packaging, LAVA Vakuumverpackung GmbH & Co. KG, Sunkey Plastic Packaging Co. Ltd., Buergofol GmbH, Allfo GmbH & Co. KG, Flair Flexible Packaging Corporation, Orved S.p.A., Franz Mensch, Impak Corporation, Lacor Menaje S.L., The Vacuum Pouch Company Limited, Sealed Air Corporation, Sealer Sales Inc., Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co. Ltd., Promarksvac Corporation, Softex Industrial Products Pvt. Ltd., Weald Packaging Supplies Ltd., Vac Pack UK

North America was the largest region in the vacuum bag market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the vacuum bag market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The vacuum bag market consists of sales of disposable paper vacuum cleaner bags, high-efficiency particulate air filter bags, reusable cloth vacuum bags, synthetic microfleece dust collection bags, and food-grade vacuum sealing bags and rolls. 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.

Vacuum Bag 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 vacuum bag 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.
• The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
• 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.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• 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.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• 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 Type: Flat Vacuum Bags; Stand-Up Vacuum Bags; Vacuum Seal Bags; Ziplock Vacuum Bags; Specialty Vacuum Bags
• 2) By Material: Plastic Vacuum Bags; Foil Vacuum Bags; Paper Vacuum Bags; Biodegradable Vacuum Bags
• 3) By Capacity: Small Vacuum Bags (Up To 1 Liter); Medium Vacuum Bags (1 To 5 Liters); Large Vacuum Bags (Over 5 Liters)
• 4) By Application: Food Packaging; Clothing And Textiles; Medical Packaging; Industrial Packaging; Consumer Goods Packaging
• 5) By End-User: Household; Hotels And Hospitality; Healthcare Facilities; Manufacturing Units; Educational Institutions
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Flat Vacuum Bags: Single Layer Flat Vacuum Bags; Multi Layer Flat Vacuum Bags; High Barrier Flat Vacuum Bags; Perforated Flat Vacuum Bags
• 2) By Stand Up Vacuum Bags: Single Layer Stand Up Vacuum Bags; Multi Layer Stand Up Vacuum Bags; Window Stand Up Vacuum Bags; Resealable Stand Up Vacuum Bags
• 3) By Vacuum Seal Bags: Embossed Vacuum Seal Bags; Smooth Vacuum Seal Bags; High Barrier Vacuum Seal Bags; Heavy Duty Vacuum Seal Bags
• 4) By Ziplock Vacuum Bags: Single Layer Ziplock Vacuum Bags; Multi Layer Ziplock Vacuum Bags; Transparent Ziplock Vacuum Bags; Colored Ziplock Vacuum Bags
• 5) By Specialty Vacuum Bags: Foil Vacuum Bags; Retort Vacuum Bags; Steamable Vacuum Bags; Anti Static Vacuum Bags
• Companies Mentioned: Winpak Ltd.; The Vollrath Company LLC; ULMA Packaging; LAVA Vakuumverpackung GmbH & Co. KG; Sunkey Plastic Packaging Co. Ltd.; Buergofol GmbH; Allfo GmbH & Co. KG; Flair Flexible Packaging Corporation; Orved S.p.A.; Franz Mensch; Impak Corporation; Lacor Menaje S.L.; The Vacuum Pouch Company Limited; Sealed Air Corporation; Sealer Sales Inc.; Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co. Ltd.; Promarksvac Corporation; Softex Industrial Products Pvt. Ltd.; Weald Packaging Supplies Ltd.; Vac Pack UK
• 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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