EU: Paper Bag Market 2025

Paper Bag Market Size in the EU

In 2021, the EU paper bag market decreased by -15.5% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by 7.3%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in the EU

In value terms, paper bag production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 8.7% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of sacks and bags of paper were exported in the European Union; surging by 12% on the previous year's figure. 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 in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper bag exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the largest exporters of sacks and bags of paper in the European Union, together recording near 40% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together mixing up a 38% share of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest paper bag supplier in the European Union, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

In Germany, paper bag exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+7.5% per year) and Italy (+3.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Bag Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of sacks and bags of paper imported in the European Union rose to X tons, surging by 3.1% compared with 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper bag imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period 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

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) was the key importer of sacks and bags of paper in the European Union, achieving 57% of total import. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), achieving a 4.8% share of total imports. Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Italy (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +9.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper bag importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 46% of total imports. Belgium, Poland, Italy, Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Sweden, Ireland and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +8.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($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 Czech Republic (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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