Driven by the rising focus on environment-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions, the demand for paper bags is poised to surge exponentially, finds Future Market Insights (FMI) in a new study. Paper bags are light-weight, biodegradable, and cost-effective. Due to their intrinsic properties they also are considered eco-friendlier than plastic alternatives.
Use of paper bags has been consistently rising across industries such as agriculture, construction, and others. Spurred by this, the market for paper bags is forecast to exhibit a CAGR of 4.1% CAGR between 2020 and 2030.
As paper bags are non-reactive, they are being widely used in packaging of food, beverages, and various high-end products. Expansion of these sectors will therefore bode well for the overall market.
FMI’s report offers an exhaustive overview of the paper bags market. It covers information on the market’s growth potential, growth drivers and restraints
“Paper bags are becoming increasingly popular as better alternative for single-use plastic bags. With governments across various nations banning the use of polythene bags and other plastic items, sales of paper bags are expected to pick up. Some of the leading market players are eyeing this as a lucrative opportunity. Some have even introduced paper bags recycled from wastes such as discarded newspaper to leave a mark amid competition,” says an FMI analyst.
Some of the key takeaways from the report are highlighted below-
- Sales of pinched bottom open mouth paper bags will continue to surge
- Brown kraft will remain the preferred material for making paper bags
- Paper bags with thickness <2 ply is anticipated to be highly sought-after as disposable packaging solution
- Retail industry is forecast to exhibit high demand for paper bags
- Demand for paper bags is expected to skyrocket in APEJ
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
The outbreak of novel coronavirus has put a dent on expected growth of the paper bags market. Besides disruptions across manufacturing units, the market had struggled with scarcity of raw materials, non-operational supply chain, shutting down of logistics units, unavailability of labors, among other factors during extended periods of lockdown. The key market players are however working hard to strengthen their infrastructure to continue manufacturing quality products.
Competitive Landscape
Some of the key market players are-
- Smurfit Kappa Group Plc
- International Paper Company
- Novolex Holdings, Inc.
- Ronpak
- Welton Bibby And Baron Limited
- El Dorado Packaging, Inc.
- Langston Companies, Inc.
- United Bags, Inc.
- Genpak Flexible
- Global-Pak, Inc.
- York Paper Company Limited
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