Canada: Market for Paper Sacks And Bags 2025

Market Size for Paper Sacks And Bags in Canada

In 2021, the Canadian paper sack and bag market increased by 4.8% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Paper Sacks And Bags in Canada

In value terms, paper sack and bag production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Exports from Canada

In 2021, exports of paper sacks and bags from Canada reached X tons, picking up by 5.6% against the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 +75.0% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper sack and bag exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +75.8% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 11%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for paper sack and bag exports from Canada, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +6.8%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for paper sacks and bags exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +6.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper sack and bag export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 5.6%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -0.0% per year.

Imports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Imports into Canada

In 2021, the amount of paper sacks and bags imported into Canada surged to X tons, jumping by 32% compared with 2020. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +43.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper sack and bag imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, 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 United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper sack and bag imports to Canada, with a combined 89% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +8.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper sack and bag suppliers to Canada were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Mexico ($X), together comprising 86% of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +4.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper sack and bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (-0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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