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Jun 11, 2025

Australia's Paper Sacks and Bags Market to Grow at +2.2% CAGR, Reaching 4.7M Tons by 2035, Valued at $12.1B - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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The paper sacks and bags market in Australia is predicted to experience continued growth in demand, with a projected CAGR of +2.2% in volume and +2.5% in value from 2024 to 2035. By the end of 2035, the market volume is expected to reach 4.7M tons and the market value to reach $12.1B.

Driven by increasing demand for sacks and bags of paper in Australia, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.2% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 4.7M tons by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.5% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $12.1B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

Paper bag consumption in Australia expanded to 3.6M tons in 2024, with an increase of 2.1% compared with 2023. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 9.6%. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 3.7M tons. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of the consumption remained at a lower figure.

The size of the paper bag market in Australia rose sharply to $9.2B in 2024, growing by 9.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption decreased by -7.0% against 2022 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $9.9B. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper bag production in Australia was estimated at 3.5M tons in 2024, remaining constant against the previous year. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 3.5M tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2024.

In value terms, paper bag production stood at $8.9B in 2024 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production decreased by -9.9% against 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the production volume increased by 28%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $9.8B. From 2023 to 2024, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2024, approx. 211K tons of sacks and bags of paper were imported into Australia; jumping by 18% on 2023 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports increased by +81.3% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper bag imports expanded sharply to $512M in 2024. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2024 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In 2024, China (131K tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper bag to Australia, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, paper bag imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (32K tons), fourfold. Indonesia (9.3K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.4% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+12.5% per year) and Indonesia (+3.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($339M) constituted the largest supplier of sacks and bags of paper to Australia, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($63M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 3.6% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+16.2% per year) and Thailand (+7.2% per year).

In 2024, the average paper bag import price amounted to $2,428 per ton, which is down by -4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3,079 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($2,586 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($1,673 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, paper bag exports from Australia contracted markedly to 28K tons, declining by -53.4% compared with 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 187%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 64K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper bag exports rose to $32M in 2024. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 26%. The exports peaked at $47M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

New Zealand (19K tons) was the main destination for paper bag exports from Australia, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, paper bag exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (2.7K tons), sevenfold. China (2.7K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.6% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand amounted to +4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+12.2% per year) and China (+11.8% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($21M) remains the key foreign market for sacks and bags of paper exports from Australia, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($2M), with a 6.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 3.6% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand stood at +2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+5.3% per year) and Singapore (-20.9% per year).

The average paper bag export price stood at $1,137 per ton in 2024, jumping by 124% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 309% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,792 per ton. From 2016 to 2024, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($2,332 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($381 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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