Bag-in-box Containers Market Report 2026

The bag-in-box containers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.78 billion in 2025 to $5.09 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of packaged food and beverage consumption, increasing demand for bulk liquid transportation, expansion of dairy and liquid egg processing, adoption of alternative liquid packaging formats, rising use in industrial liquid storage.

The bag-in-box containers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.69 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing preference for sustainable packaging alternatives, rising demand from wine and beverage sectors, expansion of non-food liquid packaging applications, growing focus on packaging waste reduction, increasing adoption in e-commerce distribution. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of flexible liquid packaging solutions, rising demand for extended shelf-life packaging, growing use of multi-layer barrier films, expansion of lightweight and space-efficient containers, enhanced focus on leak-proof dispensing systems.

The growing expansion of the food and beverage sector is anticipated to drive the development of the bag-in-box container market in the coming years. The food and beverage sector encompasses the production, processing, distribution, and sale of food and beverage products. Within this sector, bag-in-box containers are widely utilized for packaging liquids such as juices, wines, and syrups. These containers offer a practical and efficient solution for storing and dispensing large volumes of liquids, providing advantages such as longer shelf life, easier transportation, and reduced packaging waste. For example, in July 2025, according to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Department Canada, a Canadian government agency, the food and beverage processing sector remained the country’s largest manufacturing industry by production value in 2024, generating $173.4 billion in goods. This accounted for 20.3% of all manufacturing sales and contributed 1.6% to the national GDP. Exports of processed food and beverage products reached a record $59.8 billion, up 3.8% from 2023, representing 34.5% of the sector’s total production value. Consequently, the expanding food and beverage industry is boosting the growth of the bag-in-box container market.

Major companies in the bag-in-box container industry are concentrating on developing technologically advanced solutions, such as recycle-ready bag-in-box packaging for water, to enhance sustainability and meet consumer demand for eco-friendly options. This packaging provides a convenient and sustainable alternative that aligns with the increasing emphasis on reducing plastic usage and encouraging responsible consumption. For example, in July 2024, SIG, a Switzerland-based company known for its innovative products in the food and beverage sector, launched recycle-ready bag-in-box packaging for water, specializing in aseptic packaging solutions. These sustainable packages are made from recyclable materials, designed for efficient distribution, ensuring that water is protected from contamination while remaining user-friendly and environmentally responsible.

In February 2023, Sealed Air Corporation, a US-based packaging company, acquired Liquibox for $1.15 billion. This strategic acquisition has significantly accelerated Sealed Air Corporation's growth in the CRYOVAC brand Fluids & Liquids business, leveraging Liquibox’s expertise in Bag-in-Box sustainable packaging to enhance innovation, global footprint, and market access in delivering digitally driven, sustainable packaging solutions. Liquibox, known for manufacturing flexible packaging and pouches for liquid and semi-liquid products, contributes to Sealed Air Corporation's commitment to providing sustainable packaging solutions in a rapidly evolving market.

Major companies operating in the bag-in-box containers market are Amcor Ltd., Smurfit Kappa Group, D S Smith, Liqui Box Corporation, Scholle IPN, aspla Plásticos Españoles S.A., Optopack Ltd., Accurate Box Company Inc, Aran Group, CDF Corporation, Hedwin Division Zacros America, Hangzhou Hansin New Packing Material Co. Ltd., Polsinelli Enologia Srl, Yantai Fushan Nanhua Packing Factory, Arlington Packaging, Zacros America Inc., Gemini Packaging, Jigsaw Bag in Box, Ruijin XinChen Technology Co. Ltd., ChangZhou FengDi Plastic Technology Co. Ltd., Parish Manufacturing Inc., DRINKinBOX, Qingdao Zhongbang Packaging Co. Ltd.

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

The bag-in-box containers market consists of sales of metallized polyester, teflon, polyethylene terephthalate, and ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer. 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.

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