Retail Bags Global Market Report 2025

Description

Retail bags are containers utilized by retailers to transport items purchased by customers. They are available in a range of materials, sizes, and designs, tailored to the store's branding and environmental factors. These bags offer customers a practical means to carry their purchased goods from the store to their homes or other locations.

Retail bags primarily come in plastic, paper, and other materials. Plastic retail bags, crafted from polyethylene and polypropylene, are valued for their durability, flexibility, and affordability. Their strength and capacity to hold a wide range of products make them a favored option for both retailers and customers. These bags come in various patterns, such as textured, printed, and solid, and are utilized by different types of businesses, including grocery stores and food services.

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The retail bags market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $17.98 billion in 2024 to $19.3 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in urbanization, increase in tourism, increase in home delivery services, rise in e commerce, rise in online shopping.

The retail bags market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $25.29 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the growing retail industry, a growing number of shopping malls, growing awareness of waste generation, a growing number of supermarkets, and increasing consumer spending. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, biodegradable bags, eco-friendly materials, smart packaging solutions, and subscription models.

The growth of e-commerce is expected to drive expansion in the retail bags market moving forward. E-commerce, which involves buying and selling goods and services over the Internet, has seen significant growth due to advancements in mobile technology, digital marketing, logistics, and supply chain management. Retail bags play a crucial role in e-commerce by facilitating the packaging and delivery process, thereby enhancing customer convenience. For example, in the first quarter of 2024, U.S. retail e-commerce sales reached approximately $289.2 billion, showing a 2.1% increase (+-0.7%) from the previous quarter, according to data from the United States Census Bureau. Therefore, the rise of e-commerce is a key driver for the growth of the retail bags market.

Leading companies in the retail bags market are focusing on innovation, particularly in developing environmentally friendly products such as locally-made retail paper bags, to promote sustainability and improve product durability. Locally-made retail paper bags are crafted within specific geographic areas or communities, offering businesses an opportunity to align with sustainability goals and support local economies. For instance, Visy Industries, an Australia-based packaging and recycling company, introduced locally-made retail paper bags in February 2024. These bags are constructed from thicker paper material, ensuring enhanced strength and durability suitable for carrying heavier items without risk of tearing. They are fully recyclable through Australian curbside recycling programs, providing consumers with a convenient and eco-friendly disposal option.

In January 2023, Premier Paper Group, a UK-based leading supplier of paper, packaging, and materials, acquired WBC for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enables Premier to expand its offerings by entering value-added and complementary markets. In turn, WBC will benefit from greater resources, logistical support, and expertise from Premier. WBC is a UK-based provider specializing in packaging and retail displays, including retail jute bags, cloth bags, and market bags.

Major companies operating in the retail bags market are Flexo Converters USA, International Paper, Smurfit Kappa Group plc, Mondi Group plc, Novolex Inc., Burberry Group plc, ProAmpac Intermediate Inc., Coveris SA, Antalis Group, Atlantic Packaging, Welton Bibby and Baron Limited, BioPak Pty Ltd., EI Dorado Packaging Inc., Global-Pak Inc., Rutan Poly Industries Inc., Atlantic Poly Inc., Attwoods Packaging, GreenPack Limited, Rainbow Packaging Inc., SPP Poly Pack Pvt Ltd., The Carry Bag Company, Kiwi Office, Europages UK

North America was the largest region in the retail bags market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the retail bags market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the retail bags market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The retail bags market consists of sales of shopping bags, gift bags, promotional bags, specialty bags, and eco-friendly 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.

Retail Bags Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on retail bags market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The 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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Material Type: Plastic; Paper; Other Material Types
2) By Pattern: Textured; Printed; Solid; Other Patterns
3) By End User: Grocery Stores; Food Service; Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Plastic: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Bags; Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Bags; Polypropylene (PP) Bags; Biodegradable Plastic Bags; Reusable Plastic Bags
2) By Paper: Kraft Paper Bags; Recycled Paper Bags; Coated Paper Bags; Paper Bags With Handles; Paper Bags Without Handles
3) By Other Material Type: Cotton Bags; Jute Bags; Non-Woven Fabric Bags; Hemp Bags; Linen Bags
Companies Mentioned: Flexo Converters USA; International Paper; Smurfit Kappa Group plc; Mondi Group plc; Novolex Inc.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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1. Executive Summary

2. Retail Bags Market Characteristics

3. Retail Bags Market Trends And Strategies

4. Retail Bags Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market

5. Global Retail Bags Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework

5.1. Global Retail Bags PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Retail Bags Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Retail Bags Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Retail Bags Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Retail Bags Total Addressable Market (TAM)

6. Retail Bags Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Plastic
Paper
Other Material Types
6.2. Global Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Textured
Printed
Solid
Other Patterns
6.3. Global Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Grocery Stores
Food Service
Other End Users
6.4. Global Retail Bags Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Plastic, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Bags
Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Bags
Polypropylene (PP) Bags
Biodegradable Plastic Bags
Reusable Plastic Bags
6.5. Global Retail Bags Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Paper, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Kraft Paper Bags
Recycled Paper Bags
Coated Paper Bags
Paper Bags With Handles
Paper Bags Without Handles
6.6. Global Retail Bags Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Material Type, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Cotton Bags
Jute Bags
Non-Woven Fabric Bags
Hemp Bags
Linen Bags

7. Retail Bags Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Retail Bags Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Retail Bags Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Retail Bags Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Retail Bags Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

9. China Retail Bags Market

9.1. China Retail Bags Market Overview
9.2. China Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion

10. India Retail Bags Market

10.1. India Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

11. Japan Retail Bags Market

11.1. Japan Retail Bags Market Overview
11.2. Japan Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

12. Australia Retail Bags Market

12.1. Australia Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Retail Bags Market

13.1. Indonesia Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Retail Bags Market

14.1. South Korea Retail Bags Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Retail Bags Market

15.1. Western Europe Retail Bags Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

16. UK Retail Bags Market

16.1. UK Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

17. Germany Retail Bags Market

17.1. Germany Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

18. France Retail Bags Market

18.1. France Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

19. Italy Retail Bags Market

19.1. Italy Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

20. Spain Retail Bags Market

20.1. Spain Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Retail Bags Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Retail Bags Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

22. Russia Retail Bags Market

22.1. Russia Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

23. North America Retail Bags Market

23.1. North America Retail Bags Market Overview
23.2. North America Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

24. USA Retail Bags Market

24.1. USA Retail Bags Market Overview
24.2. USA Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

25. Canada Retail Bags Market

25.1. Canada Retail Bags Market Overview
25.2. Canada Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

26. South America Retail Bags Market

26.1. South America Retail Bags Market Overview
26.2. South America Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Retail Bags Market

27.1. Brazil Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Retail Bags Market

28.1. Middle East Retail Bags Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

29. Africa Retail Bags Market

29.1. Africa Retail Bags Market Overview
29.2. Africa Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By Pattern, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Retail Bags Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

30. Retail Bags Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Retail Bags Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Retail Bags Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Flexo Converters USA Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. International Paper Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Smurfit Kappa Group plc Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. Mondi Group plc Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. Novolex Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis

31. Retail Bags Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. Burberry Group plc
31.2. ProAmpac Intermediate Inc.
31.3. Coveris SA
31.4. Antalis Group
31.5. Atlantic Packaging
31.6. Welton Bibby and Baron Limited
31.7. BioPak Pty Ltd.
31.8. EI Dorado Packaging Inc.
31.9. Global-Pak Inc.
31.10. Rutan Poly Industries Inc.
31.11. Atlantic Poly Inc.
31.12. Attwoods Packaging
31.13. GreenPack Limited
31.14. Rainbow Packaging Inc.
31.15. SPP Poly Pack Pvt Ltd.

32. Global Retail Bags Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard

33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Retail Bags Market

34. Recent Developments In The Retail Bags Market

35. Retail Bags Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies

35.1 Retail Bags Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Retail Bags Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Retail Bags Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer