North America Paper Bags Market, By Product (Flat Paper Bag, Multi-Wall Paper Sacks, Open Mouth, Pasted Valve, Lock Paper Bag, Self-Opening-Style (SOS) Bags, Stand Up Pouch, and Others), Capacity (Less Than 1 Kg, 1kg-5 Kg, 5kg-10 Kg, and More than 10 Kg), Size (Small Size, Medium Size, Large Size, and Extra Large Size), Sealing and Handling (Heat Seal, Hand Length Handle, Ziplock, Twisted Handle, Flat Handle, and Others), Shape (Rectangle, Square, Circular and Others), End-Use (Food and Beverages, Animal Feed, Cosmetic Products, Agriculture, Construction, Pharmaceuticals, and Others) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.
North America Paper Bags Market Analysis and Size
Paper bags are manufactured from wood pulp, which is easily decomposable, does not release any toxic gasses in the soil, and has no impact on animal and groundwater levels. Paper bags are in high demand in all the regions due to the properties of the paper bags. Paper bags are reusable, recyclable, biodegradable, and most importantly, help to reduce plastic waste. The manufacturing of paper bags is also low cost, and the process is easy compared to other packaging solutions. Paper bags are in more demand in retail as shopping bags, such as multi-wallpaper bags with twisted handles on the upper, have the strength to carry consumer goods.
North America paper bags market is expected to grow significantly in the forecast period of 2024 to 2031. Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the market is growing with a CAGR of 5.5% in the forecast period of 2024 to 2031 and is expected to reach USD 1,857,235.53 thousand by 2031. The major factor driving the growth of the market is the rising popularity of paper bag products among the millennia and growing awareness regarding the properties of paper bag products.
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Report Metric |
Details |
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Forecast Period |
2024 to 2031 |
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Base Year |
2023 |
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Historic Years |
2022 (Customizable to 2016 - 2021) |
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Quantitative Units |
Revenue in USD Thousand, Volume in Thousand units, and average selling price in USD Per Piece |
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Segments Covered |
Product (Flat Paper Bag, Multi-Wall Paper Sacks, Open Mouth, Pasted Valve, Lock Paper Bag, Self-Opening-Style (SOS) Bags, Stand Up Pouch, and Others), Capacity (Less Than 1 Kg, 1kg-5 Kg, 5kg-10 Kg, and More than 10 Kg), Size (Small Size, Medium Size, Large Size, and Extra Large Size), Sealing and Handling (Heat Seal, Hand Length Handle, Ziplock, Twisted Handle, Flat Handle, and Others), Shape (Rectangle, Square, Circular and Others), End-Use (Food and Beverages, Animal Feed, Cosmetic Products, Agriculture, Construction, Pharmaceuticals, and Others) |
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Countries Covered |
U.S., Canada, and Mexico |
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Market Players Covered |
International Paper, Mondi, ProAmpac, Novolex, Inteplast Group, Ronpak, Papier-Mettler KG, Ross & Wallace Paper Products, Inc., American Paper Bag, Émile Sénéchal et Fils ltée (ESF), Bulldog Bag Ltd., Shop Paper Bags, Bag Supply Company, Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing LLC, PEI BAG CO. LTD., Conitex Sonoco, UNITED BAGS, INC., Creative Retail Packaging, Wenzhou Xifa Industrial Co., Ltd., The packagingpro and among others |
Market Definition
Paper bags are made up of paper made from the wood pulp from trees. Kraft paper and initiation kraft paper are the most common papers used in manufacturing of paper bags. Paper bags are commonly used as shopping bags, packaging, and sacks. Paper bags have also come in the multi-walls, which provide strength to store and transport food, beverage, and animal feed products. For handling of the load, paper bags also have twisted or flat handles for handling goods. Paper bags are highly used in the retail sector for carrying shopping items.
North America Paper Bags Market Dynamics
This section deals with understanding the market drivers, advantages, opportunities, restraints, and challenges. All of this is discussed in detail below:
Drivers
- Increasing Preference for Eco-Friendly and Biodegradable Products for Packaging
Packaging plays an important role as paper bag packaging in food packaging, protects foods against environmental, chemical, and physical factors that could contaminate all of the food if not packaged correctly. The essential role of packaging is to protect the product from damage during transit, but packaging also protects the product in the warehouse and retail shoes before the sale of the product. Different types of packaging are used for different types of products. The demand for eco-friendly and biodegradable products for packaging is increasing because eco-friendly and biodegradable products have low-cost production and can be reused and recycled, which lowers the production of waste in the region. For packaging, several manufacturers prefer paper bag packaging more as packaging processes are cost-effective and produce less toxic.
- Growth of E-Commerce, Courier, and Delivery Service
E-commerce has a positive impact on the packaging industry. E-commerce means the selling of goods and services online with the use of the internet. Goods that are ordered online are delivered to the doorstep of the customers. The finished goods go through different packaging processes to ensure no damage can occur during transit, and goods should be delivered safely without any defacement on the surface. E-commerce and courier services have also increased with the use of online shopping apps and online retail stores, leading to the increase in the different types of packaging services in different industries. Manufacturing industries are demanding raw materials in bulk quantities by analyzing the increasing demand for finished products in the market, which leads to the demand for paper bag packaging.
Opportunities
- Increasing Awareness of Social Issues and Rising Usage of Bio-Based Products
The increasing awareness of the social issue will increase the demand for bio-based products. Bio-based products are made from organic materials that are easily renewable and have no impact on decomposing since paper bags are renewable products. The ban on single-use plastic bags or non-biodegradable packaging products would increase the demand for paper bag products.
Thus, in conclusion, the increasing awareness of the increasing waste, environmental pollution, and harmful effects of plastic products and packaging in developing countries will increase the usage of bio-based products, which will act as an opportunity for the market.
- Implementation of Innovative Designing and Manufacturing Processes
Several new consumer products are launched to meet the increasing needs of people. Paper can easily be shaped and cut into any size to give an innovative new design. Retail sectors such as food and beverage and cosmetics products are buying paper bags of color different sizes, designs, and patterns as plastic bags are banned in several regions, so supermarkets need paper bags in bulk quantity. Paper bags come with the innovative design of window paper bags in which the product can be viewed from the outside without any damage to the packaging. Paper packaging also has the innovative design of lamination from the outside, which protects the goods from water and other external factors. Thus, in conclusion, the innovation of new designs of paper bags and manufacturing processes can ban opportunities for the manufacturers in the paper bags market, which will help in the market's growth.
Restraints/Challenges
- Stringent Rules Regarding Deforestation
Stringent rules and regulations by the government or higher authorities regarding deforestation in different countries are restraining market growth. Importing and exporting the raw materials for the production of paper bags is becoming very difficult, due to which manufacturers are facing problems with storing the raw materials. Because using good quality, manufacturers have to follow all codes of conduct, which the production of paper bags hampers as manufacturers have a shortage of the pulp wood which is used in the manufacturing of the paper. In conclusion, the increasing rules and regulations towards deforestation in the regions have impacted the growth of the North America paper bags market as manufacturers are facing problems with the raw materials and cannot import and export the raw materials and finished products to their regions, which is lowering the growth of the North America paper bags market.
- Maintaining the Standard Quality of Paper Bags
Paper bags are manufactured through a process in which if any step misses out or mixed quality of pulp wood is used, it will result in the low quality of the paper bags. Manufacturers have to set up several machinery to maintain the proper standard of the paper bags, which require a huge investment and cost, which will increase the production of the paper bags product. Thus, in conclusion, maintaining the standard quality involves investment in new machinery for producing paper bags. So, maintaining the quality standard is challenging for the North America paper bag market.
Recent Developments
- In April 2023, Mondi partnered with Megaflex and introduced a renewable, easily disposable, and recyclable Kraft paper-based mattress rolling packaging. They also stated this could be an effective alternative to plastic-based roll packaging. This product launch helped the company widen its portfolio and market impact
- In February 2023, International Paper was named on the list of Fortune magazine's most admired companies. The company stated they are much honored to feature for the 20th time on the occasion of the international paper's 125th year in the industry
North America Paper Bags Market Scope
North America paper bags market is segmented into six notable segments, which are on the basis of product, capacity, size, sealing and handling, shape, and end-use. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze major growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to make strategic decisions to identify core market applications.
Product
- Flat Paper Bags
- Multi-Wall Paper Sacks
- Open Mouth
- Pasted Valve
- Lock Paper Bags
- Self-Opening Style (SOS) Bags
- Stand Up Pouch
- Others
On the basis of product, the market is segmented into open mouth, pasted valve, flat paper bag, stand-up pouch, self-opening-style (SOS) bags, multi-wall paper sacks, lock paper bag, and others.
Capacity
- 1kg
- 1kg-5kg
- 5kg-10kg
- More than 10 kg
On the basis of capacity, the market is segmented into less than 1 kg, 1kg-5 kg, 5kg-10 kg, and more than 10 kg
Size
- Small Size
- Medium Size
- Large Size
- Extra-large Size
On the basis of size, the market is segmented into small size, medium size, large size, and extra-large size.
Sealing and Handle
- Heat Seal
- Hand Length Handle
- Zip Lock
- Twisted Handle
- Flat Handle
- Others
On the basis of sealing and handle, the market is segmented into heat seal, hand length handle, zip lock, twisted handle, flat handle and others.
Shape
- Rectangle
- Square
- Circular
- Others
On the basis of shape, the market is segmented into rectangle, square, circular and others.
End - Use
- Food and Bevarages
- Animal Feed
- Cosmetic Products
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Pharmaceuticals
- Others
On the basis of end-use, the market is segmented into food and beverages, animal feed, cosmetic products, agriculture, construction, pharmaceuticals, and others.
Regional Analysis/Insights: North America Paper Bags Market
North America paper bags market is segmented into six notable segments, which are on the basis of product, capacity, size, sealing and handling, shape, and end-use.
The countries covered in the North America paper bags market are the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
The U.S. is expected to dominate and be the fastest-growing country in the North America region in terms of market share and market revenue due to growing awareness regarding the properties of paper bag products in the region.
The country section of the report also provides individual market-impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data point downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends porter's five forces analysis, and case studies are some pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of regional brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Competitive Landscape and Share Analysis: North America Paper Bags Market
North America paper bags market competitive landscape provides details by competitors. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, production sites and facilities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product trials pipelines, product approvals, patents, product width and breadth, application dominance, technology lifeline curve. The above data points provided are only related to the companies’ focus related to the market.
Some of the major players operating in in the market are International Paper, Mondi, ProAmpac, Novolex, Inteplast Group, Ronpak, Papier-Mettler KG, Ross & Wallace Paper Products, Inc., American Paper Bag, Émile Sénéchal et Fils ltée (ESF), Bulldog Bag Ltd., Shop Paper Bags, Bag Supply Company, Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing LLC, PEI BAG CO. LTD., Conitex Sonoco, UNITED BAGS, INC., Creative Retail Packaging, Wenzhou Xifa Industrial Co., Ltd., The packagingpro and among others.
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