Asia: Paper Bag Market 2025

Paper Bag Market Size in Asia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Asian paper bag market, when its value increased by 2.9% to $X. The total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -12.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in Asia

In value terms, paper bag production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 58%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports in Asia

Paper bag exports soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 29% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper bag exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +80.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) represented the major exporter of sacks and bags of paper, mixing up 47% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), constituting a 25% share of total exports. The following exporters - India (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - together made up 21% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +18.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest paper bag supplier in Asia, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +9.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+19.6% per year) and Thailand (+5.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Bag Imports

Imports in Asia

Paper bag imports expanded rapidly to X tons in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper bag imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of sacks and bags of paper, namely Hong Kong SAR, Iraq, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Taiwan (Chinese), represented more than half of total import. The Philippines (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of +9.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper bag importing markets in Asia were Japan ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together accounting for 25% of total imports. Vietnam, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Iraq, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia, the Philippines and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of +15.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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