World - Paper Sacks and Bags - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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World - Paper Sacks and Bags - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Paper sack and bag market

Paper sack and bag market: enjoy newly released statistics featured by an Ai-driven market research platform. Datasets provide market prices, imports, trade, production, companies, exports, consumption, and market size. There is a breakdown by region, including the Middle East, Russia, the U.S., Africa, EU, the U.K., Latin America, and China. Market insights and forecast to 2030 are also featured in the snapshots.

Paper Sack and Bag - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2India
3United States
4Indonesia
5Russia

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India. It was followed by the United States.

In China, the paper sack and bag market expanded at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+8.2% per year) and the United States (+2.5% per year).

Paper Sack And Bag Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Brazil120811901175-1.4%
Serbia177717421698-2.2%
Turkey1735183117380.1%
United States13371286194420.6%
Spain1708181319817.7%
Poland2029212922084.3%
Mexico2085218824548.5%
Canada264026642578-1.2%
Italy266226352621-0.8%
Netherlands2865266228710.1%
Belgium2858270028990.7%
Germany317430693003-2.7%
China3481360235901.6%
Average2513254225811.3%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($3,590 per ton), while Brazil ($1,175 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Japan3716395841465.6%
Italy342833783355-1.1%
Netherlands2794270533379.3%
United Kingdom295233792677-4.8%
Germany278627152649-2.5%
Austria271724532566-2.8%
Australia272729862534-3.6%
France2492237925090.3%
Spain273928012475-4.9%
Russia231723262307-0.2%
Belgium249225552260-4.8%
United States313928832151-17.2%
Canada140314281294-4.0%
Average256625462335-4.6%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($4,146 per ton), while Canada ($1,294 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Sack and Bag - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
United States0.90.90.8-8.1%
France0.50.50.4-6.1%
Germany0.40.40.41.3%
United Kingdom0.20.30.2-5.7%
Japan0.20.20.2-6.0%

In value terms, the United States ($801M), France ($403M) and Germany ($375M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together comprising 33% of global imports. The UK, Japan, the Netherlands, Canada, Belgium, Italy, Australia, Austria, Spain and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Among the main importing countries, Belgium recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Sack and Bag - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China1.41.51.3-4.7%
Italy0.50.50.5-3.1%
Germany0.40.40.41.6%
Poland0.20.20.23.8%
Canada0.20.20.21.6%

In value terms, China ($1.3B) remains the largest paper sack and bag supplier worldwide, comprising 26% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($498M), with a 9.8% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 8.5% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled -4.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-3.1% per year) and Germany (+1.6% per year).

Paper Sack and Bag - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for paper sack and bag worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Paper Sack and Bag - Product Coverage

  • HS 481930 - Paper and paperboard; sacks and bags of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, having a base of a width of 40cm or more
  • HS 481940 - Paper and paperboard; sacks and bags, including cones, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, having a base width less than 40cm

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for paper sack and bag. 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 17211230 - Sacks and bags, with a base width . .40 cm, of paper, p aperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres
  • Prodcom 17211250 - Sacks and bags of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres (excluding those with a base width. .40 cm)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Bag Supply Company, Bancroft Bag, Inc., Central Bag Company, Colonial Bag Company, Endpak Packaging, Inc., Hood Packaging Corporation, Langston Companies, Inc., Mondi Bags USA LLC, Northeast Packaging Company, Portco Packaging, ProAmpac, El Dorado Packaging, Inc., SeaTac Packaging Manufacturing Corporation, Standard Bag Manufacturing Company, The Robinette Company, Atlantic Packaging Products, Bag to Earth

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
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  7. How to outsource production to other countries
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

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