Grocery Bag Market

Grocery Bag Market Outlook for 2024 to 2034

The grocery bag market is valued at USD 12.8 billion in 2024. From 2024 to 2034, the market is on its way to progress at a CAGR of 4.60%. By 2034, the market has the potential to reach USD 20.1 billion.

Attributes	Details
Market Value for 2024	USD 12.8 billion
Projected Market Value for 2034	USD 20.1 billion
Value-based CAGR of Market for 2024 to 2034	4.60%

Factors Influencing the Grocery Bag Market Growth

• Demand for grocery bags is skyrocketing with its rapid usage in household and commercial spaces.
• Consumer demand for accessibility, with shoppers seeking hassle-free options for carrying their purchases, is also supporting market growth.
• The market is focusing on eco-friendly substitutes, such as reusable bags made from recycled materials, which helps reduce plastic waste.
• Modernization in bags, such as compostable plastic or organic cotton, accommodates the needs of environmentally aware consumers while providing practical solutions.
• Retailers promoting sustainable practices, by offering discounts for reusable bags, contributing to market growth.
• Encroachments in technology in bag fabrication improve durability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
• Collaborating with retailers and eco-friendly organizations encourages sustainable practices and empowers conscious consumers to make environmentally responsible choices.
• Variations in raw material values and manufacturing costs influence pricing strategies and market competitiveness.

Trends Shaping the Grocery Bag Market

• Consumer awareness of environmental issues fuels the demand for reusable bags and eco-friendly bags that help reduce the reliance on single-use plastics.
• Market players focus on developing eco-friendly bags by gathering and recycling biodegradable materials, plastic, and organic cotton to meet sustainability demands.
• Customization and personalization of bags with environmentally friendly material gain popularity among consumers.
• Incorporating technologies like RFID tags into grocery bags helps trace purchases and insulate temperature-sensitive items.
• Food manufacturing bags, which are easy to clean and antimicrobial, preserve hygiene during transportation, ensuring health and safety.
• Evolution of online shopping sparks demand for sturdy and appropriate reusable bags for home delivery.
• Boosting brand visibility and collaborating with retailers on sustainability, promoting loyalty program incentives and reusable bags.

Category-wise Outlook

Plastic leads the market since it is a protuberant base material in grocery bags. Household region dominates grocery bags due to their various applications.

Plastic is Gaining Supremacy in the Grocery Bag, and this Propensity is Rapidly Expanding

Plastic in the grocery bag market is set to account for 75.00% of the market share in 2024. Factors that encourage the evolution of the plastic grocery bag market are:

• Preference for plastic bags is skyrocketing when it comes to shopping since plastic is a low-weight bag and is easily available in every shop.
• Most plastic bags are waterproof, hence they protect internal items from UV rays, water, and other environmental defects.
• Plastic bags are often considered 'free' to consumers because the cost of each plastic bag is included in the price of the goods purchased.

Attributes	Details
Material	Plastic
Market Share (2024)	75.00%

Grocery Bags are Go-to Choice for Household Applications

The application of grocery bag is widespread in household usage. Therefore, the segment holds 55.00% market share in 2024. Reasons that create grocery bag demand in households are:

• A grocery bag is a versatile tool for the household. It can be repurposed for storing items, carrying lunch, and other uses.
• Grocery bags are lightweight, providing a convenient way for households to transfer foodstuffs from the store to home.

Customized grocery bags made from fabric can be used several times, promoting health and environmental friendliness.

Attributes	Details
Application	Household
Market Share (2024)	55.00%

Country-Wise Analysis

The market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America holds the prime share of the market due to higher spending on luxury shopping goods and the presence of high-income groups. The demand for single-use plastic bags and sustainability concerns create a considerable market in Asia Pacific. Additionally, there is an exponential rise in demand for biodegradable shopping bags.

Countries	CAGR (2024 to 2034)
United state	4.1%
Spain	4.1%
India	5.5%
China	5.2%
Japan	5.0%

Online Grocery Surge and Retailer Investments Ensure Market Stability in the United States

The CAGR of the market in the United States is expected to be 4.1% through 2034. Some of the reasons prompting the growth of the market in the country are:

• The expanding demand for food and beverage products in the United States is likely to fuel the demand for shopping bags, grocery bags, and other related items
• Technological advancements in the United States have led to the development of durable and environmentally friendly shopping and grocery bags.
• Online grocery shopping surged during the pandemic. Retailers invested in robust eCommerce platforms, confirming stability.

Expansion of Grocery Bag Variety Reflects Changing Consumer Preferences in Spain

The market is predicted to progress at a CAGR of 4.1% in Spain through 2034. Factors influencing the progress are:

• Spain's consumers are changing their preferences by selecting more convenient and eco-friendly grocery bag options.
• The expansion of the eco-friendly grocery bag market in Spain indicates that sustainability and environmental concerns are dynamic.
• There has been an expansion in the variety of grocery bags to cater to consumer preferences.

Organic and Natural Grocery Bags Gain Popularity in India's Market

The market in India is on its way to increase at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2024 to 2034. Some reasons for the growth of the market are:

• In India, manufacturers develop grocery bags with thick structures and high-quality raw materials, ensuring consumer satisfaction. These bags can be reused to avoid bacterial problems by washing them.
• Grocery bags are well-created which are durable and long-lasting. These bags are manufactured with natural materials to provide strength to the bag.
• Some types of organic or natural grocery bags:
  • Jut bags-made from organic plant fiber
  • Canvas bags-ideal for showcasing company logo and suitable for reuse.
  • Nylon Bag-replace artificial polymer with lightweight fiber materials, replacing silk.
• India's development and innovation in eco-friendly grocery bags contribute positively to environmental concerns.

China's Strong Stance against Plastic Waste Boosts Grocery Bag Market Outlook

The market is expected to register a CAGR of 1.4% in China from 2024 to 2034. Some growth factors of sparking the grocery bag market are:

• China is a country that highly uses plastic bags. It recently banned single-use plastic application. Policies such as replacing single-use plastic and non-biodegradables will stop their use in major cities in China.
• China announced the ban on the import of plastic scrap, in a bid to deal with the waste created by its citizens.
• The crisis in China was progressively encouraged by a surge in demand for plastic staples driven by eCommerce and food delivery services. China's strong stance against plastic waste and its booming food delivery market further contribute to this issue.

Consumer Prioritization of Sustainability Propels Japan's Grocery Bag Market Growth

The market in Japan is on track to record a CAGR of 5.0% over the estimated period. Here are the reasons that affected market growth.

• The grocery bag market in Japan is moving towards sustainability, which implies that Japan’s consumers are largely prioritizing sustainability when it comes to their grocery bag options.
• There is a renewed interest and focus on sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic bags.
• Japan plans to discover the factors contributing to this trend, including changing consumer attitudes, industry innovation, and governmental regulations regarding sustainable grocery bags.

Competitive Landscape in the Grocery Bag Market

The grocery bag market involves estimating multiple factors across various regions and countries to recognize similarities, differences, and trends. This includes consumer preferences for bag materials and the regulatory framework governing single-use plastic, which is a trend in sustainable packaging innovation.

Most countries have banned plastic use, and to promote nature, they have started using bags made from organic or raw materials collected from nature. They are also innovating washable bags that can be reused multiple times after washing.

Manufacturers produce bags that are long-lasting and offer personal customization options, helping small-scale manufacturers promote their brands and make them attractive by using unique designs for grocery bags.

New developments in the grocery bag market

• In March 2024, Visy introduced 'heavy-weight' biodegradable shopping bags manufactured at the company's factory in Reservoir, Melbourne. These bags are constructed of thicker paper with recycled material and carry a Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) accreditation, certifying that the fiber used is sustainably sourced.
• In July 2023, marking a huge milestone in the global rollout of the Universal Bag project, Tesco and Morrisons were announced as the next two partners in the United Kingdom. The Universal Bag, developed in collaboration with major global food merchants, intends to create substantial change across the sector.
• In December 2021, Challice Ltd. launched a 100% sustainable plastic shopping bag at their Mulberries carbon-neutral facility to provide quality, ecologically responsible shopping bags to clients across the United Kingdom.

Key Companies

• RediBag
• Lotus Sustainable
• Eco-Bags Products
• ToughBuilt Industries
• ToteBagFactory
• Custom Earth Promos
• Veno Bags
• Baggu
• BagPodz
• Planet E Bags

Key Coverage in the Grocery Bag Market Report

• Adjacent Study on the Reusable Tote Bag Market, Custom Grocery Bag Market and Insulated Grocery Bag Market
• Opportunity Assessment of the Custom-printed Shopping Bags
• Top Players Offering Foldable Shopping Bag
• Emerging Trends in the Cloth Shopping Bags
• Outlook of Insulated Bags for Food Delivery

Key Segments

By Material:

• PE
• PP
• PET
• Paper
• Others

By Application:

• Household
• Storage
• Shopping
• Gift Bags
• Laundry Bags

By Product Type:

• Reusable Grocery Bags
• Non-Reusable Grocery Bags

By Region:

• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is the Grocery Bag Market?

The grocery bag market is valued at USD 12.8 billion in 2024.

At What Rate is the Grocery Bag Market Expected to Grow?

The grocery bag market is expected to increase at a CAGR of 4.60% over the forecast period.

What is the Scope of the Grocery Bag Market in China?

The grocery bag market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.2% in China over the period from 2024 to 2034.

What is the Future Forecast of the Grocery Bag Market?

The grocery bag market is forecasted to reach a size of USD 20.1 billion by 2034.

What is the Scope of the Grocery Bag Market in India?

The grocery bag market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.5% in India from 2024 to 2034.