PAPER BAGS MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2025 - 2032)

The Global Paper Bags Market is estimated to be valued at USD 6.38 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 9.13 Bn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.25% from 2025 to 2032. The global paper bags market represents a rapidly evolving segment within the broader packaging industry, driven by increasing environmental consciousness and stringent regulations against single-use plastics. Paper bags, manufactured from renewable wood pulp and recyclable materials, have emerged as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic packaging solutions across various end-user industries including retail, food service, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce.

Market Dynamics

The global paper bags market is propelled by several key drivers, with environmental sustainability concerns serving as the primary growth catalyst. Stringent government regulations banning or restricting single-use plastics across numerous countries have created mandatory demand for eco-friendly packaging alternatives, directly benefiting the paper bags industry. Rising consumer environmental consciousness and corporate social responsibility initiatives have further accelerated adoption rates, as businesses seek to enhance their sustainability profiles and meet consumer expectations for environmentally responsible packaging. The expanding e-commerce sector has generated substantial demand for durable, customizable paper bags that provide excellent branding opportunities while maintaining product protection during transit.

Key Features of the Study

• This report provides in-depth analysis of the global paper bags market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
• It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the global paper bags market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include International Paper Company, Novolex Holdings, Inc., Smurfit Kappa Group, WestRock Company, Mondi Group, Sealed Air Corporation, BAG Corp, Paper Bags Ltd., Dunapack Packaging, H.B. Fuller Company, GWP Group, Sappi Lanaken Mill, Genpak, LLC, ProAmpac LLC, and Kraft Paper Products
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
• The global paper bags market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global paper bags market

Market Segmentation

• Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Flat-bottom paper bags
  • Mailing paper bags
  • Paper shopping bags-merchandise bags
  • Euro tote bags
• Material Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Kraft Paper
  • Recycled Paper
  • Coated Paper
  • Others
• Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Food & Beverage
  • Retail
  • Industrial
  • Others
• Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Mexico
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • U.K.
    • Spain
    • France
    • Italy
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • South Korea
    • ASEAN
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
    • GCC Countries
    • Israel
    • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
    • South Africa
    • North Africa
    • Central Africa
• Key Players Insights
  • International Paper Company
  • Novolex Holdings, Inc.
  • Smurfit Kappa Group
  • WestRock Company
  • Mondi Group
  • Sealed Air Corporation
  • BAG Corp
  • Paper Bags Ltd.
  • Dunapack Packaging
  • B. Fuller Company
  • GWP Group
  • Sappi Lanaken Mill
  • Genpak, LLC
  • ProAmpac LLC
  • Kraft Paper Products