Non-Barrier Bag Market Overview

The global sales of non-barrier bag are estimated to be worth USD 12.4 billion in 2021 and are anticipated to reach a value of USD 17.8 billion by 2031. Sales are projected to rise at a CAGR of 3.7% over the forecast period between 2021 and 2031. The revenue generated by non-barrier bag in 2020 was USD 12 billion.

Presently, the non-barrier bag market witnesses change driven by ecological concern and pressures for environmental safety from regulatory authorities. The usage of biodegradable and compostable bags gains momentum as consumers and companies become more conscious of and concerned with sustainability.

Innovations in materials will open up the market for more plant-based polymers and recycled content. Other driving factors include increased focus on recycling and application of circular economy principles. Technical development also makes the function and durability of non-barrier bags much better. These put together tend to indicate a growing demand for green package solutions.

Global Non-Barrier Bag Industry Assessment

Attributes Key Insights
Historical Size, 2020 USD 12 billion
Estimated Size, 2021 USD 12.4 billion
Projected Size, 2031 USD 17.8 billion
Value-based CAGR (2021 to 2031) 3.7%

Foods such as, poultry, fresh seafood or produce, require oxygen to permeate through the film, non-barrier bags are designed to allow the same. Customers are finding non-barrier bags, transparent, translucent and opaque.

The bags are available with both end-seal and side-seal versions or taped or loose. Companies manufacturing non-barrier bags, have added features such as resistance to abrasion and puncture and easy-open tabs. The non-barriers bags also come with variety of convenience features and added performance.

Rise of non-barrier bags in seafood application is driving its market growth. Continuous innovation in flexible packaging solutions for the food industry is further fueling the growth of non-barrier bag globally.

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What is Driving Demand for Non-Barrier Bag?

There is an increase in demand to introduce versatility in bags, which is getting adopted by packaging manufacturers. Thus, these manufacturers are introducing non-barrier bags, serve convenience of consumers. There is also an increase in demand of non-barrier bags in commercial and domestic settings, which is a major factor fueling growth of its market.

Stopping the movement of gases, water vapour, smell, and even light, these features of non-barrier bags are further driving the growth and also reduce global food waste.

As non-barrier bags are made from many kind of different materials, which help to find out the oxygen transmission rate. Due to three layers of these bags: inner, outer and middle layers, mechanical or barrier efficiency are increased.

Market players of non-barrier bags are focusing on offering high performance and cost-effective barrier bags, which is further driving the market globally. Rapid industrialization and growing cross border trades across the world is also contributing to the growth of non-barrier bags.

What are the Key Trends for Non-Barrier Bag?

Companies are continuously striving to create sustainable products and solutions as there is a rise in demand of non-barrier bags. This is also encouraging them to develop more sustainable bags for solid, liquids and semi liquid packs. For an instance in 2018, a company named Vishakha introduced first ever recyclable barrier film in India for liquid packaging at Plast India 2018, such initiatives will further drive the growth of non-barrier bags.

The rise in growing consumer dissatisfaction toward damaged and mangled electronic products is also driving the growth of non-barrier bags. Seafood application are using 10KOTR film that meets FDA permeability guidelines, which is also one of the factor helping the market to grow.

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North America Demand Outlook for Non-Barrier Bag

The demand for non-barrier bags is anticipated to grow at a significant rate in North America owing to continuous innovation in flexible packaging solutions. In addition, United States has majority of the key vendors of non-barrier bag solutions. This is one of the major factor driving the growth of the market.

All the major companies in the region are moving towards the development of non-barrier bags as it will also reduce global food waste. Industries of this region have shown a keen interest in investing in non-barrier bags market. The growing demand for flexible packaging solutions in North America has opened new growth avenues for non-barrier bags solution.

Europe Demand Outlook for Non-Barrier Bag

Currently, Europe region is one of the biggest market in non-barrier bags consumption. Many key players in the region are aiming for collaboration, acquisition and new product strategies to escalate their business presence. The growing demand for high performance and cost-effective barrier bags through non-barrier bags solution has opened new growth avenues for its market in the region.

Non-barrier bags solutions has moved far beyond in Europe and this leads the way for growth of its market globally.

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Who are the Key Non-Barrier Bag Vendors?

Some of the leading vendors of non-barrier bags include

  • Amcor Plc
  • Winpak Ltd
  • Kureha Corporation
  • Coveris Holdings S.A
  • Schur Flexibles Group
  • Sealed Air Corporation
  • Flavorseal Llc.
  • Flexopack S.A.
  • Globus Group
  • BUERGOFOL GmbH
  • Allfo Vakuumverpackungen Hans Bresele Kg
  • Others

These vendors are adopting various key strategies, to increase their customer base locally and globally. They are also spending millions of dollars into product R&D to fulfil the unmet needs of their customers for non-barrier bags.

The report is a compilation of first-hand information, qualitative and quantitative assessment by industry analysts, inputs from industry experts and industry participants across the value chain. The report provides in-depth analysis of parent market trends, macro-economic indicators and governing factors along with market attractiveness as per segments. The report also maps the qualitative impact of various market factors on market segments and geographies.

Table of Content
  • 1. Executive Summary
  • 2. Industry Introduction, including Taxonomy and Market Definition
  • 3. Market Trends and Success Factors, including Macro-economic Factors, Market Dynamics, and Recent Industry Developments
  • 4. Global Market Demand Analysis and Forecast, including Historical Analysis and Future Projections
  • 5. Pricing Analysis
  • 6. Global Market Analysis and Forecast
    • 6.1. Material Type
    • 6.2. Application
  • 7. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Material Type
    • 7.1. Aluminum Foil
    • 7.2. Paper
    • 7.3. Polyethylene (PE)
    • 7.4. Others
  • 8. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Application
    • 8.1. Food & Beverages
    • 8.2. Personal Care
    • 8.3. Electrical & Electronics
    • 8.4. Others
  • 9. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Region
    • 9.1. North America
    • 9.2. Europe
    • 9.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
    • 9.4. MEA
    • 9.5. South America
  • 10. North America Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
  • 11. Europe Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
  • 12. Asia Pacific (APAC) Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
  • 13. MEA Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
  • 14. South America Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
  • 15. Sales Forecast by Material Type and Application for 30 Countries
  • 16. Competition Outlook, including Market Structure Analysis, Company Share Analysis by Key Players, and Competition Dashboard
  • 17. Company Profile
    • 17.1. Bemis Company, Inc.
    • 17.2. Winpak Ltd
    • 17.3. Kureha Corporation
    • 17.4. Coveris Holdings S.A
    • 17.5. Schur Flexibles Group
    • 17.6. Sealed Air Corporation
    • 17.7. Flavorseal Llc.
    • 17.8. Flexopack S.A.
    • 17.9. Globus Group
    • 17.10. BUERGOFOL GmbH
    • 17.11. Allfo Vakuumverpackungen Hans Bresele Kg
    • 17.12. Others

Key Segments

By Material Type:

  • Aluminum Foil
  • Paper
  • Polyethylene(PE)
  • Others

By Application:

  • Food & Beverages
  • Personal Care
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Others

By Region:

  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Germany
    • France
    • Russia
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Nordics
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific (APAC)
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • South Korea
    • Singapore
    • Malaysia
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • MEA
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • UAE
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Rest of Latin America

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