Paper bag market, global size, growth forecast

According to the latest market research report, the global paper bag market is expected to reach $8.22 billion in 2033. This significant growth was primarily driven by strong demand from the food and beverage and retail sectors. In recent years, with the enhancement of consumer awareness of sustainable development, paper bags as an environmentally friendly packaging choice, its market demand continues to rise.

Brown kraft paper bags dominate the global paper bag market, accounting for about 73% of the market in 2024, and are expected to continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.2% to 2033. Retail is the main application area of paper bags, accounting for 54% of the global paper bag market. The increase in the number of small and micro-retailers, as well as the rapid growth of the middle class population, has contributed to the further expansion of the paper bag market.

The world's major paper bag manufacturers include Mondi, Smurfit Kappa, etc., which continue to optimize the production process and expand production capacity to meet the growing market demand. With the steady development of the global economy and the improvement of consumer purchasing power, the paper bag market is expected to continue to maintain a strong growth momentum.