Multiwall Bags Global Market Report 2024

Multiwall bags are versatile packaging solutions with multiple layers, offering affordability, adaptability, and flexibility. They are composed of sustainable and renewable materials, providing durability and longevity. These bags find extensive use in the shipment and storage of bulk and powdered goods, such as cement, chemicals, fertilizers, and more.

The main types of multiwall bags include paper-based and plastic bags. Paper-based bags are utilized for the shipping and storage of bulk and powdered commodities like cement and flour. These bags are typically made from porous craft paper, which consists of 80% sulphate wood pulp, providing high elasticity and tear resistance. The different layers of paper bags include 2-ply, 3-ply, and others. Multiwall bags are employed in various applications across industries such as food and grains, agriculture, building and construction, chemicals, retail, pharmaceuticals, and more.

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The multiwall bags market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $13.65 billion in 2023 to $14.29 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%.
The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to various factors, including the utilization of multiwall bags in the agriculture sector, their application in food packaging, their use in construction and building materials, their role in pharmaceutical packaging, and their contribution to e-commerce packaging. These diverse applications across sectors contributed to the historical growth of multiwall bags.

The multiwall bags market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.46 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%.
The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as the influence of food safety regulations, the role of multiwall bags in retail packaging, considerations for health and hygiene, the demand for custom printing options, and the use of multiwall bags in various industrial applications. Key trends expected during this period include the adoption of biodegradable materials in multiwall bags, the incorporation of innovative designs, the pursuit of sustainability certifications, the implementation of automated filling processes, and advancements in technology related to multiwall bag manufacturing.

The growth of the multiwall bags market is expected to be driven by the increased adoption of sustainable packaging solutions. These solutions, designed with recyclable materials and an eco-friendly approach, have a minimal environmental impact. Multiwall bags, being easily recyclable and crafted from renewable materials, fall under the category of sustainable packaging solutions. For example, a survey conducted by Trivium Packaging, a Netherlands-based sustainable packing company, revealed that in 2021, 83% of consumers across North America, Europe, and South America expressed a willingness to pay more for sustainable packaging, compared to 70% in the previous year. Consequently, the rising use of sustainable packaging is a significant factor propelling the growth of the multiwall bags market.

The expected growth of the multiwall bags market is further driven by increasing awareness of eco-friendly products. Eco-friendly products, designed, manufactured, and used with minimal environmental impact, are gaining popularity. A study in September 2023 reported that 72% of consumers purchase more eco-friendly products than they did five years ago, and products marketed as sustainable experienced a growth rate 2.7 times faster than those not marketed as sustainable.

Innovation in products emerges as a key trend in the multiwall bags market, with major companies focusing on introducing new flexible packaging using multilayer structures that offer superior oxygen and moisture barriers. For instance, in December 2021, ePac, a US-based custom flexible packaging company, launched ePacConnect, a digitally enabled packaging solution enabling brands to leverage smart packaging for authenticity verification, packaging traceability, and enhanced consumer engagement.

Major companies in the multiwall bags market are exploring 3D bags to gain a competitive edge and enhance their product offerings. 3D bags incorporate three-dimensional features for aesthetic or functional purposes, creating depth, volume, or a three-dimensional appearance. For example, in February 2022, UFlex, an India-based packaging company, introduced 3D bags with perforation for easy tearing, emphasizing responsible packaging practices and showcasing increased investments in research and development.

In April 2021, ProAmpac, a US-based packaging company, acquired El Dorado for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aimed to provide ProAmpac with increased manufacturing capacity and capabilities, allowing the company to continue delivering dependable and cutting-edge multiwall packaging products to its clients. El Dorado is a US-based company specializing in multiwall packaging products.

Major companies operating in the multiwall bags market include Mondi Group, Berry Global Inc., Sonoco Products Company, Hood Packaging Corporation, Manyan Inc., Lincon Polymers Pvt. Ltd., ProAmpac Holdings Inc., Global-Pak Inc., LC Packaging International BV, NNZ Group, Premier Polymer Inc., United Bags Inc., Langston Companies Inc., Trombini Embalagens S.A., Nebig Verpakkingen B.V., El Dorado Packaging Inc., Material Motion Inc., MIDCO Global, San Miguel Yamamura Woven Products Sdn Bhd, Oji Fibre Solutions Limited, Sanghavi Global, Napco National, Corman Bag Co. Inc., Bag Supply Company Inc., Southern Packaging LP, Novey Bag Co., Stephen Gould Corp., Mil-Spec Packaging of GA Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the multiwall bags market in 2023. The regions covered in the multiwall bags market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the multiwall bags market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The multiwall bags market consists of sales of pasted valve bags, sewn open mouth bags, pinch bottom open mouth bags, multi-wall paper over poly and 3-layer multiwall paper 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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