Industrial Plastic Bags Market

Global Industrial Plastic Bags Market Report Segmented By Product Type, By Material, By Capacity, By End-User Food & Beverage, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Construction, Retail, Others) and By Region

  • Published Date : 2025-01-21
  • Pages : 350
  • Report Id : 40571
  • Categories : Packagings

Industrial Plastic Bags Market Overview, 2032:

The global Industrial plastic bags market growth is driven by increasing consumer demand for hygienic, moisture-resistant, and cost-effective packaging. As of 2025, the industrial plastic bags market size is estimated to be worth around USD 9.4 billion and the projected rise at a CAGR of 4.1%over the forecast period. The markets expansion is fuelled by the rising popularity of biodegradable and recycled plastics. Key factors such as growing need for packaging grains, snacks, frozen-food, and beverages-ensuring safe storage for long shelf life and facilitating easy transportation of products anywhere in the world. This evolving market offers significant opportunities for innovation in plastic formulations, including bio-based, sustainable plastics addressing growing concern about environmental impact. The global Industrial plastic bags market forecast is estimated to reach approx. USD 12.3 billion by the end of 2032. The Industrial Plastic Bags Market Share in the year 2024 was around 11.7% in the global industrial packaging industry.

Market Dynamics:

The global Industrial plastic bags market is primarily demand for plastic and improved because of their cost effectiveness and suitable for products packaging in retail and e-commerce industries. Due to ease of usage and while sealing and transporting, the popular choice in packaging is the plastic bags which are broadly used. It makes them popular because of they are easy to use for single- use product. Additionally, heightened consumer awareness for biodegradable and sustainable packaging fuels the market growth.

By industrial plastic bag market analysis, the market faces several challenges, particularly the biodegradation of plastic. Excessive usage of plastic has been directly linked to environmental pollution such as non- biodegradable waste, health problems, etc. Moreover, the Regulatory pressure, Thickness regulations by government and Trash Dumping may restrain the market.

The growing Catering and Food Service Contract Industry presents significant opportunities for growth and innovation of the market. With rising health consciousness, there is a shift in more safer packaging alternative with ease of usage and while sealing and transporting that cater to more innovations to growing segment of industrial plastic bags market.

Several key trends like sustainability initiatives likes creating biodegradable and eco-friendly plastic bags, Government initiatives to implement bans and restrictions on certain types of plastic bags which are harmful and non-biodegradable for the environment helps in growing the industrial plastic bag market. Another emerging trend increase in innovative solution for biodegradable plastic made from cellulose, starch, collagen, casein, soy protein polyesters, among others.

Segmental Analysis:

The industrial plastic bag Market Analysis includes a detailed assessment of key segments in the industry.

  • By Product Type:
    • T-shirt bags
    • Flat bags
    • Gusseted bags
    • Trash bags
    • Valve bags
    • Woven bags
  • By Material:
    • Polypropylene (PE)
    • Polyethylene (PE)
    • Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
    • Biodegradable plastic
    • Recycled plastics
  • By Capacity:
    • Below 20 kg
    • 20-50 kg
    • Above 50 kg
  • By End-Use
    • Food & Beverage
    • Agriculture
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Chemicals
    • Construction
    • Retail
    • Others
  • By Region:
    • North America
    • Europe
    • Asia-Pacific
    • South America
    • Middle East and Africa

Based on the product type, the Industrial Plastic Bag market is categorized into T-shirt bags, Flat bags, Gusseted bags, Trash bags, Valve bags and Woven bags. The T-shirt bags dominate the industry because its broad usage for product packaging in retail and e-commerce industries T-shirt bags held the largest revenue share of approximately 40% in 2023. These bags are suitable for packaging small-medium sized goods and are convenient to carry for consumers. Additionally, these bags are preferred for their excellent aesthetic appeal and improved stiffness in frozen food packaging. Trash bags are expected to grow at a faster rate in this segment because of its wide usage in households, commercial establishments, and industries for waste management purposes. Demand for trash bags is expected to continue growing, driven by the increasing need for effective waste management solutions across the globe.

Based on the material, Industrial Plastic Bag market is categorized into Polypropylene (PE), Polyethylene (PE), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Biodegradable plastic and Recycled plastics. The polyethylene material dominates the market because of its abundant and easy availability. The for the polyethylene (PE) CAGR market is expected to be 5.1% from 2025 to 2032. The biodegradable bags are expected to grow at a faster rate in this segment because of the consumers shift towards biodegradable and eco-friendly materials. This segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 10% in the forecast period.

Based on the capacity, the Industrial Plastic Bag market is categorized into Below 20 kg,20-50 kg and Above 50 kg. The market is dominated by 20-50 kg capacity because of its wide usage in various industries like food and catering, medical, among others.

Based on the End- Users, the Industrial Plastic Bag market is categorized into Catering and Food Service Contract Industry, Beverage Industry, Agriculture Industry, Pharmaceuticals Industry, Chemicals Industry, Construction Industry, Retail Industry and Others. The Catering and Food Service Contract Industry dominates the market and is expected to follow a similar trend in the forecast period. The agriculture industry is also expected to grow at a faster rate in this segment because the demand for industrial plastic bags used in packaging seeds, fertilizers, and soil is increasing greatly.

Geographically, the Global Industrial plastic bags market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia-pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa. In this segment North America dominates, with a CAGR of approximately 5%. The demand of the industrial Plastic Bag in Asia-pacific region is rapidly growing because of rapid urbanization in countries like India, leading growth in CAGR of 6% and further. Because of increase in Food and beverage industry, the need of industrial plastic bags is also increasing. In food processing, plastic bags play a very significant role in mass storage of spices, powdered foods, frozen items, among others. Their material is food-grade, thus ensuring that the products remain clean and fresh, maintaining their quality from production to the retail level, thereby boosting sales.

Competitive Analysis:

The global Industrial plastic bags market size is fairly consolidated in terms of key players with the top 4 players Berry Global Inc., mondi group plc, Amcor plc and Novolex. Some of the key players in the industry are Smurfit Kappa, Bischof+Klein SE & Co. KG, Goglio SpA, ARIHANT PACKAGING, Starlinger & Co Gesellschaft m.b.H, Knack Packaging Pvt. Ltd, The Buckeye Bag Company, Kanpur Plastipack Limited, Fujian Yangqiang Plastic Products Co., Ltd. And Leadpacks (Xiamen) Environmental Protection Packing Co., Ltd among others. The key players in the industry are actively pursuing strategic developments such as product launch, partnership agreements, etc to gain further foothold in the market.

Some of the key developments are as follows:

  • In March 2023, Berry Global relaunched its Green Sack range of refuse sacks, which are made from over 90% recycled agricultural and post-consumer plastic waste. The range is packed in a more convenient-to-use dispenser box for cleaning, hospitality, and facilities management sectors. Green Sack range is used in a variety of applications from facilities management, and healthcare to local authorities.
  • In 2024, Amcor collaborated with Stonyfield Organic and Cheer Pack North America to launch the first all PE spouted Pouch.

The Global Industrial plastic bags market is poised for significant growth, driven by consumers shift to more sustainable alternatives for packaging and the rising demand for safer, flexible, easy to use and biodegradable packaging bags. With innovation in product formulations, such as eco- friendly, safer for food packaging and transportation, the market continues to expand its appeal to a broader demographic. As consumer preferences evolve and emerging markets open new opportunities, the Industrial Plastic Bag industry remains dynamic, offering immense potential for growth, innovation, and diversification.


Table Of Contents

Market Taxonomy

Regional Coverage

1.? Executive Summary

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Market Introduction

1.3. Segmental Analysis (%), 2024

2. Research Methodology

3. Market Forecast

3.1.? Market Value Projection 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn) and Y - O - Y Growth (%)

3.2. Incremental $ Opportunity

4. Global Industrial Plastic Bag Market Analysis By Product Type

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Historical Market Size (USD Mn) Analysis 2019 - 2023 By Product Type

4.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Product Type

5. Global Industrial Plastic Bag Market Analysis By Material

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Historical Market Size (USD Mn) Analysis 2019 - 2023 By Material

5.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Material

6. Global Industrial Plastic Bag Market Analysis By Capacity

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Historical Market Size (USD Mn) Analysis 2019 - 2023 By Capacity

6.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Capacity

7. Global Industrial Plastic Bag Market Analysis By Region

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Historical Market Size (USD Mn) Analysis 2019 - 2023 By Region

7.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region

8. North America Industrial Plastic Bag Market Analysis

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Product Type

8.3. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By ?Material

8.4. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Capacity

8.4. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Country

9. Europe Industrial Plastic Bag Market Analysis

9.1. Introduction

9.2. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Product Type

9.3. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Material

9.4. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Capacity

9.4. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Country

10. Asia - Pacific Industrial Plastic Bag Market Analysis

10.1. Introduction

10.2. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Product Type

10.3. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Material

10.4. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Capacity

10.4. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Country

11. South America Industrial Plastic Bag Market Analysis

11.1. Introduction

11.2. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Product Type

11.3. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Material

11.4. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Capacity

11.4. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Country

12. Middle East and Africa Industrial Plastic Bag Market Analysis

12.1. Introduction

12.2. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Product Type

12.3. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Material

12.4. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Capacity

12.4. Historic Market Value 2020 - 2024 (USD Mn), and Forecast 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn), By Country

13. Market Structure Analysis

13.1. Company Market Share (%) Analysis, 2024

13.2. Tier Structure Analysis, 2024

14. Competition Analysis

14.1. Competition Dashboard

14.2. Company Profiles (15 Companies)

14.2.1.? Berry Global Inc

14.2.1.1. Overview

14.2.1.2. Product/Services Portfolio

14.2.1.3. Financial Overview

14.2.2.? Mondi group plc

14.2.2.1. Overview

14.2.2.2. Product/Services Portfolio

14.2.2.3. Financial Overview

14.2.3.? Amcor plc

14.2.3.1. Overview

14.2.3.2. Product/Services Portfolio

14.2.3.3. Financial Overview

14.2.4.? Smurfit Kappa

14.2.4.1. Overview

14.2.4.2. Product/Services Portfolio

14.2.4.3. Financial Overview

14.2.5.? Novolex

14.2.5.1. Overview

14.2.5.2. Product/Services Portfolio

14.2.5.3. Financial Overview

14.2.6.? Bischof+Klein SE & Co. KG

14.2.6.1. Overview

14.2.6.2. Product/Services Portfolio

14.2.6.3. Financial Overview

14.2.7.? Goglio SpA

14.2.7.1. Overview

14.2.7.2. Product/Services Portfolio

14.2.7.3. Financial Overview

14.2.8.? ARIHANT PACKAGING

14.2.8.1. Overview

14.2.8.2. Product/Services Portfolio

14.2.8.3. Financial Overview

14.2.9.? Dean Polypropylene (PE)s

14.2.9.1. Overview

14.2.9.2. Product/Services Portfolio

14.2.9.3. Financial Overview

14.2.10.? Starlinger & Co Gesellschaft m.b.H

14.2.10.1. Overview

14.2.10.2. Product/Services Portfolio

14.2.10.3. Financial Overview

14.2.11.? Knack Packaging Pvt. Ltd

14.2.11.1. Overview

14.2.11.2. Product/Services Portfolio

14.2.11.3. Financial Overview

14.2.12.? The Buckeye Bag Company

14.2.12.1. Overview

14.2.12.2. Product/Services Portfolio

14.2.12.3. Financial Overview

14.2.13.? Kanpur Plastipack Limited

14.2.13.1. Overview

14.2.13.2. Product/Services Portfolio

14.2.13.3. Financial Overview

14.2.14.? Fujian Yangqiang Plastic Products Co., Ltd.

14.2.14.1. Overview

14.2.14.2. Product/Services Portfolio

14.2.14.3. Financial Overview

14.2.15.? Leadpacks (Xiamen) Environmental Protection Packing Co., Ltd

14.2.15.1. Overview

14.2.15.2. Product/Services Portfolio

14.2.15.3. Financial Overview

15. Economic Scenario: Impacts on the Global Industrial Plastic Bag Market

15.1. Economic Impact on the Global Industrial Plastic Bag Market

15.2. Macro - Economic Indicators

16. Market Background

16.1. Market Introduction

16.2. Regulatory Landscape

16.3. Forecast Factors: Relevance and Impact

16.4. Market Dynamics

16.4.1.? Drivers

16.4.2.? Restraints

16.4.3.? Opportunities

16.4.4.? Trends

16.4.5.? Challenges

16.5. SWOT Analysis

16.6. PESTLE Analysis

16.7. Porter?s Five Force Analysis

16.8. Technology Roadmap

16.9. Premium Insights

17. Analysis and Recommendations

18. Research Methodology

19. Assumptions & Acronyms

List Of Figures
Figure 01: Global Industrial Plastic Bags Market Share Analysis (%), by Product Type, (2024)
Figure 02: Global Industrial Plastic Bags Market Share Analysis (%), by Material, (2024)
Figure 03: Global Industrial Plastic Bags Market Share Analysis (%), by Capacity, (2024)
Figure 04: Global Industrial Plastic Bags Market Value 2025 - 2032 (USD Mn) and Y - o - Y growth (2025 - 2032)
Figure 05: Global Industrial Plastic Bags Market Incremental $ Opportunity (USD Mn), 2025 - 2032
Figure 06: Global Industrial Plastic Bags Market: Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Product Type
Figure 07: Global Industrial Plastic Bags Market: Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Material
Figure 08: Global Industrial Plastic Bags Market: Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Capacity
Figure 09: Global Industrial Plastic Bags Market Share Analysis (%), by Region, 2020(H), 2025(E) & 2032(F)
Figure 10: Global Industrial Plastic Bags Market, Y - O - Y Growth, by Region, 2025(E) - 2032(F)
Figure 11: Global Industrial Plastic Bags Market: Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Region
Figure 12: North America Industrial Plastic Bags Market Share Analysis (%), by Product Type, (2024)
Figure 13: North America Market Share Analysis (%), By Material, (2024)
Figure 14: North America Industrial Plastic Bags Market Share Analysis (%), by Capacity, (2024)
Figure 15: North America Industrial Plastic Bag Market Value Forecast 2025 & 2032 (USD Mn)
Figure 16: Europe Industrial Plastic Bag Market Share Analysis (%), by Product Type, (2024)
Figure 17: Europe Market Share Analysis (%), by Material, (2024)
Figure 18: Europe Industrial Plastic Bag Market Share Analysis (%), by Capacity, (2024)
Figure 19: Europe Industrial Plastic Bag Market Value Forecast 2025 & 2032 (USD Mn)
Figure 20: Asia - Pacific Industrial Plastic Bag Market Share Analysis (%), by Product Type, (2024)
Figure 21: Asia - Pacific Market Share Analysis (%), by Material, (2024)
Figure 22: Asia - Pacific Industrial Plastic Bag Market Share Analysis (%), by Capacity, (2024)
Figure 23: Asia - Pacific Industrial Plastic Bag Market Value Forecast 2025 & 2032 (USD Mn)
Figure 24: South America Industrial Plastic Bag Market Share Analysis (%), by Product Type, (2024)
Figure 25: South America Market Share Analysis (%), by Material, (2024)
Figure 26: South America Industrial Plastic Bag Market Share Analysis (%), by Capacity, (2024)
Figure 27: South America Industrial Plastic Bag Market Value Forecast 2025 & 2032 (USD Mn)
Figure 28: Middle East and Africa Industrial Plastic Bag Market Share Analysis (%), by Product Type, (2024)
Figure 29: Middle East and Africa Market Share Analysis (%), by Material, (2024)
Figure 30: Middle East and Africa Industrial Plastic Bag Market Share Analysis (%), by Capacity, (2024)
Figure 31: Middle East and Africa Industrial Plastic Bag Market Value Forecast 2025 & 2032 (USD Mn)
Figure 32: Global Industrial Plastic Bag Market, Company Market Share (%) Analysis, 2024
Figure 33: Global Industrial Plastic Bag Market, Tier Structure Analysis, 2024

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