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China - Sacks And Bags - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Oct 23, 2024

China's Sack and Bag Exports Drop by 9% to $1.7 Billion in 2023

China Sack And Bag Exports

In 2023, shipments abroad of sacks and bags decreased by -0.5% to 571K tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 647K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sack and bag exports shrank to $1.7B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $2B in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.China Sack And Bag Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Sack And Bag in China (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Japan352402353344340367366321348340285
United States304298274259288326250190232221156
South Korea13613212712211811298.085.810497.896.3
Philippines58.974.670.977.676.470.362.675.294.211192.7
Russia12312611710694.484.472.356.561.870.873.6
Malaysia21.437.953.436.225.627.536.752.389.175.872.1
Australia56.858.876.158.152.165.745.548.758.277.270.1
Others799822882784727809735667829894874
Total1,8511,9511,9541,7871,7221,8641,6661,4971,8161,8871,719

Exports by Country

Japan (109K tons) was the main destination for sack and bag exports from China, accounting for a 19% share of total exports. Moreover, sack and bag exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (46K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Russia (40K tons), with a 7% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Japan totaled -1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-2.2% per year) and Russia (-1.3% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($285M), the United States ($156M) and South Korea ($96M) constituted the largest markets for sack and bag exported from China worldwide, together comprising 31% of total exports. the Philippines, Russia, Malaysia and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +12.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the sack and bag price stood at $3,010 per ton (FOB, China), declining by -8.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 9.1%. The export price peaked at $3,316 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($6,465 per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic People's Republic of Korea ($1,153 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sack and bag market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 13922130 - Sacks and bags, of cotton, used for packing goods
  • Prodcom 13922150 - Sacks and bags, of knitted or crocheted polyethylene or polypropylene strip, used for packing goods
  • Prodcom 13922173 -
  • Prodcom 13922175 -
  • Prodcom 13922190 - Sacks and bags, used for packing goods (excluding of cotton, p olyethylene or polypropylene strip)

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Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

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    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    The Largest Destinations for Exports

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

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    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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