Environmental Paper Industrial Bag Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis By Wall Type (Single-wall and Multi-wall), By Type (Sewn Open Mouth (SOM), Pinch Bottom Open Mouth (PBOM), Pasted Open Mouth (POM), Self-Opening Satchels (SOS), and Others), By End-use Industry (Food, Agriculture, Chemical, Automotive, E-commerce, Building & Construction, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032

Industrial paper bags are designed to provide durability and strength during the time of storage and transit. These paper bags are single and multi-wall, made from virgin kraft paper, and are highly recyclable. In addition, the growing demand for sustainable and easily decomposable packaging for the industrial sector is boosting the expansion of the global environmental paper industrial bag market. Paper packaging is a highly cost-effective and versatile form of bulk packaging. The growing demand for environmentally friendly packaging products optimized for high-speed filling lines to ensure safety is enhancing the growth of this market.

• For instance, the awareness of environmentally friendly products is increasing and it has boosted the demand for packaging that can be easily recycled and is disposable. As traditional packaging, such as plastic, has a low recycling rate and ends up being in landfills, polluting the environment. The demand for paper packaging is surging due to its high recycling rate. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, paper and paperboard materials have a recycling rate of 68.2% and it is continuously increasing. Thus, the growing demand for sustainable products in the industrial sector is boosting the growth of this market.

The world is experiencing ever-increasing industrialization and urbanization, leading to the growth of the building & construction industry. There is a surging demand for paper bags in this sector that can store and transport materials such as sand, cement, and gravel. Environmental paper bags are durable, strong, and resistant to tearing and moisture, providing better safety, boosting the growth of this market. Moreover, the rising demand for these paper bags in various end-use industries such as chemical, food, agriculture, and e-commerce is bolstering the growth of the global environmental paper industrial bag market.

Although environmental paper industrial bags are made from renewable resources, they are energy-intensive, requiring a large amount of water and chemicals during production. Furthermore, the strength and durability of paper bags are limited to some extent and there are high chances of bags getting torn, limiting the growth of the environmental paper industrial bag market.

The global environmental paper industrial bag market experienced negative growth during the COVID-19 pandemic as the major end-use industry was declining due to the temporary lockdown. The food and agriculture industry was moderately growing due to its continuous demand. However, the chemical, automotive, and, specifically, building & construction industries were highly impacted. However, the e-commerce industry has fueled the demand for environmental paper industrial bags in the post-pandemic phase and will bring new opportunities to the market during the forecast period.

SEGMENTATION

KEY INSIGHTS

The report covers the following key insights:

• Recent Advancements in the Environmental Paper Industrial Bag Market
• Key Industry Trends
• Regulatory Landscape for the Environmental Paper Industrial Bag Market
• Key Industry Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships)
• Impact of COVID-19 on the Environmental Paper Industrial Bag Market

ANALYSIS BY WALL TYPE

Based on wall type, the market is segmented into single-wall and multi-wall.

The multi-wall segment dominates the global environmental paper industrial bag market. These bags are specifically designed for industrial purposes and have specific safety precautions and weight limits, helping to avoid certain conditions such as tearing during handling and transportation, driving the segment growth.

ANALYSIS BY TYPE

Based on type, the market is segmented into sewn open mouth (SOM), pinch bottom open mouth (PBOM), pasted open mouth (POM), self-opening satchels (SOS), and others.

The pinch bottom open mouth (PBOM) segment is set to hold the largest share of the global environmental paper industrial bag market during the forecast period. Such paper bags are equipped with a heat seal closure that ensures an airtight seal at both ends, safeguarding the interior of the product from external influences. The use of these bags in the different end-use industries is surging the segment growth.

ANALYSIS BY END-USE INDUSTRY

Based on end-use industry, the market is segmented into food, agriculture, chemical, automotive, e-commerce, building & construction, and others.

The food segment holds the largest share in the global environment paper industrial bag market. The growing production of food grains and other related items due to high agricultural yields is driving the growth of this segment. In addition, the use of paper bags in the storage of flour, grains, snacks, and others and the increasing number of retail outlets, supermarkets, and hypermarkets globally is one of the factors driving the segment growth.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

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The environmental paper industrial bag market has been studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

The Asia Pacific is the dominating region of the global environment paper industrial bag market. The growing food consumption and the increasing infrastructural activities in the region are boosting the growth of this region.

North America is growing at a moderate rate due to the surging chemical and automotive industries. The European region is anticipated to experience lucrative growth due to the high demand for sustainable products. The presence of key players in the region is also fueling the region’s growth.

Latin America will witness significant growth due to the growing building & construction sector and well-established agricultural industry. The Middle East & African region is projected to grow at a steady rate as the disposable income and living standard of the people is rising, leading to the high demand for food and agricultural products.

KEY PLAYERS COVERED

The report includes the profiles of key players such as Mondi, Smurfit Kappa, Palmetto Industries International Inc., SHU Packaging Co., Ltd, Gelpac, AB Group Packaging, Oji Fibre Solutions, United Bags, Elson Group, and Material Motion, Inc.

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

• In March 2024, ProAmpac and Gelpac, a premier producer of multiwall paper and poly-woven packaging products, announced the signing of a definitive agreement. Under the same, ProAmpac would acquire Gelpac from an investor group led by NAMAKOR Holdings.
• In June 2023, Mondi, in collaboration with Baumit, launched SolmixBag, a water-soluble bag for the construction industry. These bags are one-ply paper bags designed to store and transport dry construction materials such as cement and dry mix mortar products. It is designed in such a way that it dissolves when it comes in contact with water during the mixing process to eliminate waste and reduce the dust on the construction site. 
• In October 2020, Mondi launched water-resistant paper bags for the Australian cement industry that are made up of white sack kraft paper. The new packaging solution would provide cost savings across the building and construction industry by reducing damaged products and waste.