Canvas Bags Market Report 2026

The canvas bags market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.1 billion in 2025 to $1.17 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing environmental awareness, reduction in plastic bag usage, expansion of retail and grocery shopping, rising demand for reusable bags, availability of affordable canvas materials.

The canvas bags market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.43 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing government bans on plastic bags, rising adoption of sustainable packaging alternatives, expansion of branded merchandise demand, growing online retail penetration, increasing preference for durable lifestyle products. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for reusable and eco-friendly bags, growing popularity of custom printed canvas bags, expansion of promotional and branding applications, increasing use in daily utility and fashion, enhanced focus on durable bag designs.

The canvas bags market is poised for growth driven by two key factors, the expansion of the e-commerce and textile industries. E-commerce involves online buying and selling, offering convenience, wide product variety, competitive pricing, easy comparison, and personalized shopping experiences. Canvas bags play a crucial role in e-commerce for packaging, promotional purposes, enhancing customer engagement, and promoting sustainability, thereby bolstering brand image. For instance, U.S. retail e-commerce sales totaled $289.2 billion in the first quarter of 2024, reflecting a 2.1% increase from the previous quarter and underscoring the sector's growth potential.

The textile industry, encompassing the production of fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finished textile products, is expanding due to factors such as population growth, urbanization, economic development, and evolving fashion trends. Canvas bags are integral to the textile sector for packaging, storage, transport, and promoting sustainability efforts. For example, India's textile and apparel exports surged by 41% year-over-year to reach US$ 44.4 billion in 2022, highlighting robust industry growth and its positive impact on the canvas bags market.

Leading companies in the canvas bags market are innovating to meet rising demand for eco-friendly and versatile tote bags. Tote bags are large, handle-equipped bags used for shopping, daily use, or as fashion accessories. For instance, SANVT recently introduced its canvas tote bags made from 100% certified organic cotton with a sturdy 310 GSM panama weave. These bags, designed in Poland and pre-washed for durability, feature practical elements such as a laptop pocket, clip-on pockets for coins and keys, and an exterior bottle carrier, catering to diverse consumer needs while emphasizing sustainability.

Major companies operating in the canvas bags market are Titan Company Limited, Patagonia Inc., Herschel Supply Company, C.C. Filson Co., Timbuk2, Qwstion, Union Wear, LBU Inc., Topo Designs, Duluth Pack, Cross Canvas Company, Landes, Baggu, A. Smith & Son Inc., Earthyy Bags, Blivus Bags Private Limited, Tarps Now, Trakke, Mismo Copenhagen, Korchmar, United By Blue.

North America was the largest region in the canvas bags market in 2025. The regions covered in the canvas bags market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the canvas bags market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The canvas bags market consists of sales of grocery totes, stylish handbags, promotional bags, and duffel bags. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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