
The baggage industry is witnessing fantastic changes and trends since leading manufacturers keep launching fresh styles and options to meet changing needs of consumers. With the growth in demand for travel and with technological innovations that are evolving by the day, businesses attempt to design bags which are not merely practical, but also secure, durable, and eco-friendly.
In September 2024, Saute Verdiater launched a new laptop bag, which targets students and business professionals alike with an emphasis on unmatched durability coupled with style. The innovative bag is fashioned from high-grade materials to deliver the ability to withstand everyday exposure while boasting an attractive appearance to suit various environments, from campuses to board rooms. The backpack has various compartments for organization, padded areas for laptop safety, and ergonomic straps for comfort. The launch of these durable and stylish products will lead to growing demand for products that blends with aesthetics. As consumers are looking for those items that suits with the various environment.
In July 2023, Louis Vuitton launched the Taurillon Monogram collection on the Echoing Maison runway. The collection included Christopher backpacks, the slim Sac Plat small, and the Keepall25. This new launch will help in tapping into the luxury and personalization trend. Major brands are now offering customer with the ability to express style with unique and customizable bags.
In April 2023, Samsonite started a trade-in promotion for luggage to reflect their commitment towards sustainability. Samsonite, in its local organization WWF Philippines and Envirotech, made requests for any size and brand of luggage for trade-ins and offered as much as save 35% on the company's Niar and Oc2Lite models. This collaboration will highlight the rising importance of sustainability in luggage sector.
According to Coherent Market Insights (CMI), the global luggage industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1%, reaching approximately US$ 36.16 billion by 2032. This expansion is expected to be fueled by the innovation in smart bags, consumer demand for environmentally friendly travel equipment, and more global travelers. The growing usage of air transportation and the need for more efficient, secure, and stylish bags will continue to push the market further in the subsequent years.
As the bags industry keeps evolving, these new trends highlight the necessity for convenience, security, and sustainability to cater to the demands of eco-conscious and technology-empowered travelers of today.
