Multiwall Bags Market Report 2025

This Multiwall Bags report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The multiwall bags market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $14.31 billion in 2024 to $15.03 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to agriculture sector, food packaging, construction and building materials, pharmaceutical packaging, e-commerce packaging.

The multiwall bags market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $18.44 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to food safety regulations, retail packaging, health and hygiene, custom printing, industrial applications. Major trends in the forecast period include biodegradable materials, innovative designs, sustainability certifications, automated filling, advancements in technology.

The growth of the food and agriculture sectors is expected to drive the expansion of the multiwall bags market moving forward. The food and agriculture sector includes the entire system of producing, processing, distributing, and consuming food, which involves crop cultivation, livestock raising, and the supply chain activities that support food delivery to consumers. These sectors are experiencing growth due to rising global population demands, changing dietary preferences, advancements in agricultural technologies, and increasing awareness of sustainable practices, which foster innovation and investment in these industries. Multiwall bags are essential in the food and agriculture sector as they offer superior strength, durability, and moisture resistance for packaging bulk products, ensuring safe storage and transportation while maintaining product quality and freshness. For instance, in April 2024, a report published by the United States Department of Agriculture, a US-based government agency, stated that food expenditures accounted for 12.8 percent of total U.S. household spending in 2022, a slight increase from 12.4 percent in 2021. Additionally, a February 2024 report from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, a UK-based government department, noted that total crop output increased by $3.13 billion (£2.4 billion) (22%) compared to 2021, reaching $17.39 billion (£13.3 billion). This growth was primarily driven by a 50% rise in the value of wheat, which saw a 35% increase in unit price due to global cereal market disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine, along with a 10% rise in average yield, thanks to favorable planting conditions in the autumn of 2021. Thus, the growth of the food and agriculture sectors is propelling the expansion 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.

Major companies in the multiwall bags market are concentrating on developing technological advancements, such as new polyethylene (PE), to enhance barrier properties, improve strength and durability, reduce weight, and promote sustainability by increasing recyclability and lowering environmental impact. Recyclable Low-Friction Quality (LFQ) material is a type of sustainable material designed for recyclability while maintaining low friction properties, facilitating efficient waste management and minimizing environmental impact. For example, in September 2024, ProAmpac, a US-based packaging company, launched the QUADFLEX Recyclable LFQ. This large-format quad-seal pouch is specifically engineered to meet the growing demand for recyclable packaging solutions for premium pet food, lawn and garden care, and dry foods weighing up to 40 lbs. The QUADFLEX Recyclable LFQ allows brands to maintain the enhanced shelf appeal of a quad-sealed bag while offering exceptional durability for heavier fill weights - all within a recyclable package.

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 May 2023, Gelpac, a US-based packaging solutions company, acquired Standard Multiwall Bag MFG. Co. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition of efficient production plants in the western and southwestern regions significantly boosts Gelpac's competitive position in North America. By capitalizing on the strengths of both companies and integrating their research and development efforts, they aim to foster ongoing innovations in manufacturing processes and procurement strategies. This collaboration will also broaden their geographical reach, allowing them to provide the best-performing packaging solutions available in the market. Standard Multiwall Bag MFG. Co. is a US-based firm that specializes in the production of multiwall bags.

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 2024. 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.

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 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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