Ireland: Market for Paper Sacks And Bags 2025

Market Size for Paper Sacks And Bags in Ireland

The Irish paper sack and bag market expanded sharply to $X in 2021, with an increase of 8.6% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +84.3% against 2016 indices. Paper sack and bag consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Paper Sacks And Bags in Ireland

In value terms, paper sack and bag production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 8.6%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Exports from Ireland

Paper sack and bag exports from Ireland dropped to X tons in 2021, waning by -4.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper sack and bag exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for paper sack and bag exports from Ireland, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, paper sack and bag exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X tons), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+62.0% per year) and Brazil (+312.6% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper sacks and bags exports from Ireland, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 27% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+41.8% per year) and Brazil (+176.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper sack and bag export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, paper sack and bag export price increased by +141.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+21.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Imports into Ireland

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of paper sacks and bags increased by 20% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 2018 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper sack and bag imports reached $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +68.2% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 32%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper sack and bag imports to Ireland, together comprising 62% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Poland, the Netherlands, India, Spain, Turkey, Slovenia, Italy and Germany, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +62.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest paper sack and bag suppliers to Ireland, with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, Germany, India, Slovenia and France, which together accounted for a further 30%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +32.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper sack and bag import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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