PUBLISHER: The Freedonia Group | PRODUCT CODE: 1365515
PUBLISHER: The Freedonia Group | PRODUCT CODE: 1365515
US Retail Bags
This report covers retail bag demand by Type, Material, and Market, along with a discussion of key suppliers. Data are given in dollar value and units.
Retail bags are broken into two types: Single-use and Reusable
Materials for retail bags include:
- Plastic
- Paper
- Natural Fabric
Markets for retail bags include:
- Grocery Stores
- Foodservice
- Other Retail Stores
Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US retail bag market including key trends in materials and market segmentation, along with detailed discussion of the mix between single-use and reusable bags driven by recent single-use bag bans. Historical data are provided for 2012, 2017, and 2022 with forecasts for 2027 and 2032, with annual data and year-by-year market volatility also addressed. Data are provided in both dollar value and units. Also included is an analysis of the industry key players and their market share.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Short-Term Analysis
Economic Forecast
Short-Term Retail Sales Outlook
Short-Term Retail Bag Industry Trends
3. Overview
Study Scope
Historical Trends
Supply & Demand
Market Value & Unit Growth Trends
Foreign Trade
Production Trends
Product Trends & Outlook
Demand by Type
Single-Use Bags
Reusable Bags
Materials Trends (Plastic, Paper, Natural Fabric)
Material Choice Considerations
Demand by Material
Pricing Patterns
4. Factors Impacting Retail Bag Demand
Retail Sales Trends
The Impact of E-Commerce
Club Stores & Discount Stores
Foodservice Industry Trends
The Litter Problem
Regulations & Product Sales Restrictions Impact
Summary & Future Direction
Bans
Taxes & Fees
Preemptions
State Trends
Local Trends
Sustainability Initiatives
Strategies for Achieving Sustainability
Recycling & Recycled Content
Composting/Biodegradability
Bag Reusability
Reuse of Bags for Non-Shopping Purposes
Health & Hygiene Considerations for Reusable Bags
Consumer Attitudes
Consumer Attitudes About Recycling & Minimizing Waste
Consumer Attitudes About Recyclable & Compostable Packaging
Attitudes About the Eco-Friendliness of Recyclable vs. Biodegradable Materials
Curbside Recycling Services: Consumer Access
Drop-Off Recycling Services: Consumer Usage
Availability of Retail Shopping Bags & Boxes
Usage of Various Types of Bag & Bag-Alternatives: Frequency
Usage of Various Types of Bag & Bag-Alternatives: Demographics
Habits for Bags After Use: by Bag Type
Habits for Plastic Bags After Use
Habits for Paper Bags After Use
Retailer Trends in Bag Use
5. Markets
Demand by Market
Grocery Stores
Foodservice
Demand by Establishment Type
Limited Service Restaurants
Full-Service Restaurants
Non-commercial Foodservice
Other Retail Stores
Demand by Establishment Type
General Merchandise Stores
Healthcare Stores & Pharmacies
Apparel & Accessories Stores
All Other Retail Stores
6. Plastic Bags
Scope & Product Description
Supply & Demand
Demand Overview
International Trade
Production
Single-Use vs. Reusable
Demand by Market
Resin Trends
Demand by Plastic Resin
Polyethylene (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, Co-Extruded)
Other Plastics (PP, rPET, Synthetic Fabrics, Bioplastics)
Polyethylene Bag Demand by Gauge
Market Share & Key Suppliers
7. Paper Bags
Scope & Product Description
Supply & Demand
Demand Overview
Production & Trade
Demand by Market
Product Trends
Market Share
8. Reusable Bags
Scope & Product Description
Supply & Demand
Materials Trends
Demand by Material
Polyethylene
Polypropylene (Woven & Nonwoven)
Other Plastics (rPET, Nylon, Polyester)
Natural Fabrics (Cotton, Jute, Linen, & Hemp)
Demand by Market
Leading Suppliers
9. Competitive Analysis
Industry Composition
Market Share
Mergers & Acquisitions
New Product Development
Captive Recycling Operations
Marketing & Distribution
List of Industry Participants
10. Appendix
Report Details
Definitions
Abbreviations
Freedonia Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Data Changes from Previous Version
Sources
Associations & Agencies
Related Studies & Reports
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment
Demographic Trends
Consumer Spending
Retail Sales
