Gusseted Paper Bag Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis By Material (Brown Kraft and White Kraft), By Product Type (Side Bags and Bottom Bags), By Application (Food {Bakery & Confectionery, Coffee & Tea, Pet Food, and Others}, Consumer Goods, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

A gusseted paper bag is a premade bag with two side gussets that are sealed at the bottom, with a single seal that is incorporated into a side seal. The bags are an ideal choice for the packaging of several products, such as coffee beans, tea, specialty food products, pet food, and dry powders. The rising food and online delivery industry is a significant contributor to the market growth. The bags offer excellent quality and shelf life and cost-effectiveness, owing to which the demand for these bags in the food industry has flourished. The rising utilization of reused paper bags worldwide is also driving the market growth.

• According to the Paper Bag Organization, the paper recycling rate in Europe is 72%. Nearly 57.5 million tonnes of paper are recycled every year and paper bags are the majorly recycled product as the fibers are reused on an average 3.6 times in Europe.

The rising consumer demand for more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and biodegradable packaging solutions is boosting the market growth. Gusseted paper bags are developed from natural materials such as paper, owing to which they are gaining huge traction in the food sector. Moreover, as paper materials offer sustainable substitutes to traditional plastic bags, it is highly in demand from the retail sectors.

Despite the significant benefits offered by the gusted paper bags, some factors are hindering the market growth. Manufacturing of paper gusset bags requires additional standardization and quality control. Moreover, the gusset bags are not suitable for the storage of moist products and cannot stand up on their own. In addition, the side gusset bags have a smaller volume, owing to which they limit the growth in some end-use industries.

The occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted various end-use industries worldwide. However, the growing retail and online food delivery sector globally helped drive the market growth during the period.

SEGMENTATION

KEY INSIGHTS

The report covers the following key insights:

• Recent Advancements in the Gusseted Paper Bag Market


• Key Industry Trends


• Regulatory Landscape for the Gusseted Paper Bag Market


• Key Industry Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships)


• Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL

Based on material, the market is segmented into brown kraft and white kraft.

The brown kraft segment dominates the market. The natural and unbleached nature of the brown kraft material makes them eco-friendlier than the white kraft material, which in turn proves to be a major factor for segmental growth. The outstanding strength and durability offered by the material is an excellent choice for carrying various heavy items, propelling the segment’s growth.

ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE

Based on product type, the market is segmented into side bags and bottom bags.

The side bags segment dominates the global market. The bags form a block bottom during the loading of the product, due to which an additional capacity and depth inside the bag is created. The additional capacity to pack maximum products is driving the demand for such bags in the food sector, further propelling the market growth.

ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION

Based on application, the market is segmented into food, consumer goods, and others.

The food segment accounts for the largest market share of the global gusseted paper bag market. The food industry highly demands advanced packaging features such as re-sealable closures and easy-to-open mechanisms. The gusseted paper bags are well suited to cater to this demand. Moreover, a rise in the utilization of gusset bags from online food delivery services cushions the segmental growth.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The gusseted paper 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 in the global market. The rising demand for gusset bags from the growing retail and food industry in the region drives the market growth.

North America is the second-leading region and is anticipated to witness significant growth over the forthcoming years. The region’s well-established e-commerce and food sector is driving the demand for gusset bags for the packaging of dry food, grains, and other consumer goods products. The growing sustainability trends in the European region are boosting the demand for gusset paper bags.

The Latin America and the Middle East & Africa markets will experience moderate growth over the forecast period due to the rising product demand from the food and e-commerce industry.

KEY PLAYERS COVERED

The report includes the profiles of key players such as Aero Plast Limited, TedPack Company Limited, Ouma Flexible Packaging, SharperBags, PBFY Flexible Packaging, Promar, Biopacktech Co. Ltd., PakFactory, Foshan DXC Packaging Co., Ltd. and Polybags. 

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

• In November 2022, ClearBags announced the launch of new packaging product ranges. The new products majorly include gusset bags, doy packs or stand-up pouches, window boxes, and several packaging accessories.


• In June 2022, WeighPack introduced its new coffee bagging system designed for premade box gusset bags. The system is easily adaptable for various other products that use gusset bags.


• In July 2021, Crunch Pak announced the launch of gusseted bags to its existing packaging range. The gusseted bags are made of 14-ounce and 24-ounce sizes, along with the options of tart, sweet, peeled, and mixed apple slices.