World - Plastic Sacks And Bags - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Plastic bag market: discover the latest data empowered by an Ai-driven business intelligence tool. Statistics contain market size, consumption, imports, companies, production, exports, trade, and market prices. There is a breakdown by country, including the U.S., the Middle East, Russia, Africa, China, Latin America, EU, and the U.K. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the snapshots.
Plastic Bag - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | China |
| 2 | United States |
| 3 | Japan |
| 4 | Russia |
| 5 | United Kingdom |
In value terms, China, the United States and Japan were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, with a combined 35% share of the global market. These countries were followed by Russia, the UK, Nigeria, Indonesia, Pakistan, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Italy and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 23%.
Italy saw the highest growth rate of market size, in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while plastic bag market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Plastic Bag Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Indonesia | 2117 | 2003 | 1495 | -16.0% |
| India | 2293 | 2171 | 1906 | -8.8% |
| Malaysia | 2280 | 2270 | 1975 | -6.9% |
| Thailand | 3015 | 2930 | 2306 | -12.5% |
| Turkey | 3059 | 2872 | 2354 | -12.3% |
| Vietnam | 2147 | 2062 | 2396 | 5.6% |
| Poland | 2720 | 2490 | 2423 | -5.6% |
| Netherlands | 2614 | 2969 | 2722 | 2.0% |
| China | 3178 | 2932 | 3000 | -2.8% |
| Canada | 3310 | 3134 | 3166 | -2.2% |
| Germany | 3758 | 3460 | 3704 | -0.7% |
| Italy | 3630 | 3511 | 3802 | 2.3% |
| United States | 5682 | 6104 | 5943 | 2.3% |
| Average | 3208 | 3086 | 3042 | -2.6% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the United States ($5,943 per ton), while Indonesia ($1,495 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Mexico | 5180 | 5190 | 5423 | 2.3% |
| Canada | 4053 | 4201 | 4185 | 1.6% |
| Spain | 3286 | 3192 | 3415 | 1.9% |
| France | 3796 | 3153 | 2993 | -11.2% |
| Belgium | 3150 | 2979 | 2777 | -6.1% |
| Germany | 2578 | 2503 | 2751 | 3.3% |
| Australia | 2715 | 2733 | 2710 | -0.1% |
| United Kingdom | 2714 | 2669 | 2590 | -2.3% |
| Netherlands | 3317 | 2925 | 2561 | -12.1% |
| United States | 3351 | 3197 | 2307 | -17.0% |
| Japan | 2436 | 2315 | 2152 | -6.0% |
| Average | 3099 | 3012 | 2857 | -4.0% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($5,423 per ton), while Japan ($2,152 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Plastic Bag - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| United States | 3.1 | 3 | 2.8 | -6.2% |
| Japan | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.2 | -10.1% |
| Germany | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | -3.0% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 1 | 1 | -0.1% |
| France | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | -3.5% |
In value terms, the United States ($2.8B) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic sacks and bags worldwide, comprising 18% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($1.2B), with a 7.7% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.4% share.
From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States amounted to -6.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (-10.1% per year) and Germany (-3.0% per year).
Plastic Bag - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| China | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 6.3% |
| Germany | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 | -2.2% |
| United States | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1 | -1.8% |
| Vietnam | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 2.9% |
| Thailand | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | -1.1% |
In value terms, China ($4.6B) remains the largest plastic bag supplier worldwide, comprising 26% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($1.3B), with a 7.2% share of global exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 5.9% share.
In China, plastic bag exports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the period from 2018-2020. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-2.2% per year) and the United States (-1.8% per year).
Plastic Bag - Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for plastic bag worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, 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.
Plastic Bag - Top Companies
Novolex Holdings, LLC, Hilex Poly Co. LLC, Coveris Key Holdings LLC, Liqui-Box Corporation, Ampac Holdings, LLC, Essentra Packaging U.S. Inc., Pitt Plastics, Inc., Trinity Packaging Corporation, Dalian Huadi Industrial Co., Ltd., Superbag U.S.A. Corp., HORIZON OUTDOOR (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD, Trans Western Polymers, Inc., API Industries, Inc., PENGUIN PLAST, Mercury Plastics, Inc., Bagmakers, Inc., HUNG YEN PLASTIC JOINT STOCK COMPANY, Crown Poly, Inc., API Enterprises Inc, PLASTIC CHEMICALS JOINT STOCK COMPANY
Plastic Bag - Product Coverage
- HS 392321 - Ethylene polymers; sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods
- HS 392329 - Plastics; sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global plastic bag market. 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 22221100 - Sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene (including cones)
- Prodcom 22221200 - Plastic sacks and bags (including cones) (excluding of polymers of ethylene)
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- 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
+ 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
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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:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
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.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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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- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- 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
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Consumption, By Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, By Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, 2012–2024
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