Market overview
The global sacks market is worth USD 20.9 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 32.5 bn by 2036, growing at a 4.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Paper sacks is the largest by material segment.
| Scope | Industrial and retail sacks used to pack bulk goods, made of paper, woven polypropylene, plastic film and jute, for cement, grain, fertiliser, chemicals, food and pet food. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Packaging |
| Value 2025 | USD 20.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 20.9 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 32.5 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 4.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 93,119 million pieces |
| Volume 2036 | 130,914 million pieces |
| Average price 2026 | USD 0.22 per piece |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Sacks market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 20.9 bn |
| 2027 | USD 21.8 bn |
| 2028 | USD 22.8 bn |
| 2029 | USD 23.9 bn |
| 2030 | USD 24.9 bn |
| 2031 | USD 26.0 bn |
| 2032 | USD 27.2 bn |
| 2033 | USD 28.4 bn |
| 2034 | USD 29.7 bn |
| 2035 | USD 31.1 bn |
| 2036 | USD 32.5 bn |
Sacks market segmentation
By material
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper sacks | 46.0% | 44.3% | USD 9.6 bn | 4.1% |
| Woven polypropylene sacks | 32.0% | 33.2% | USD 6.7 bn | 4.9% |
| Plastic film sacks | 16.0% | 17.8% | USD 3.3 bn | 5.6% |
| Jute and others | 6.0% | 4.8% | USD 1.3 bn | 2.1% |
By end use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building materials | 28.0% | 26.7% | USD 5.9 bn | 4.0% |
| Agriculture and animal feed | 30.0% | 30.8% | USD 6.3 bn | 4.8% |
| Food | 18.0% | 18.5% | USD 3.8 bn | 4.8% |
| Chemicals and fertiliser | 16.0% | 16.0% | USD 3.3 bn | 4.5% |
| Others | 8.0% | 8.0% | USD 1.7 bn | 4.5% |
By capacity
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Below 10 kg | 22.0% | 23.0% | USD 4.6 bn | 5.0% |
| 10 to 25 kg | 36.0% | 36.0% | USD 7.5 bn | 4.5% |
| 25 to 50 kg | 36.0% | 35.3% | USD 7.5 bn | 4.3% |
| Above 50 kg | 6.0% | 5.7% | USD 1.3 bn | 4.0% |
By closure
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewn open-mouth | 40.0% | 38.0% | USD 8.4 bn | 4.0% |
| Valve | 34.0% | 34.0% | USD 7.1 bn | 4.5% |
| Pasted pinch-bottom | 16.0% | 16.0% | USD 3.3 bn | 4.5% |
| Form-fill-seal tubular | 10.0% | 12.0% | USD 2.1 bn | 6.4% |
By print type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain | 38.0% | 34.0% | USD 7.9 bn | 3.3% |
| Flexo printed | 44.0% | 44.0% | USD 9.2 bn | 4.5% |
| Gravure and laminated | 18.0% | 22.0% | USD 3.8 bn | 6.6% |
Top 25 countries for sacks by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 73.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 90.8%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 4.6 bn | 22.0% | USD 7.0 bn | 4.3% |
| 2 | India | USD 2.9 bn | 14.0% | USD 5.4 bn | 6.3% |
| 3 | United States | USD 2.1 bn | 10.0% | USD 2.9 bn | 3.3% |
| 4 | Indonesia | USD 1.0 bn | 5.0% | USD 1.8 bn | 5.7% |
| 5 | Brazil | USD 1.0 bn | 5.0% | USD 1.6 bn | 4.3% |
| 6 | Germany | USD 836 mn | 4.0% | USD 1.1 bn | 2.8% |
| 7 | Vietnam | USD 836 mn | 4.0% | USD 1.5 bn | 5.7% |
| 8 | Turkey | USD 627 mn | 3.0% | USD 909 mn | 3.8% |
| 9 | Egypt | USD 627 mn | 3.0% | USD 1.0 bn | 4.8% |
| 10 | Japan | USD 627 mn | 3.0% | USD 747 mn | 1.8% |
| 11 | Pakistan | USD 581 mn | 2.8% | USD 902 mn | 4.5% |
| 12 | Bangladesh | USD 500 mn | 2.4% | USD 776 mn | 4.5% |
| 13 | Nigeria | USD 431 mn | 2.1% | USD 669 mn | 4.5% |
| 14 | Thailand | USD 370 mn | 1.8% | USD 574 mn | 4.5% |
| 15 | Philippines | USD 318 mn | 1.5% | USD 493 mn | 4.5% |
| 16 | Saudi Arabia | USD 274 mn | 1.3% | USD 425 mn | 4.5% |
| 17 | South Africa | USD 236 mn | 1.1% | USD 302 mn | 2.5% |
| 18 | Colombia | USD 203 mn | 1.0% | USD 315 mn | 4.5% |
| 19 | Argentina | USD 173 mn | 0.8% | USD 221 mn | 2.4% |
| 20 | Kenya | USD 150 mn | 0.7% | USD 234 mn | 4.5% |
| 21 | Malaysia | USD 130 mn | 0.6% | USD 201 mn | 4.5% |
| 22 | Morocco | USD 111 mn | 0.5% | USD 172 mn | 4.5% |
| 23 | Peru | USD 96 mn | 0.5% | USD 149 mn | 4.5% |
| 24 | Algeria | USD 82 mn | 0.4% | USD 127 mn | 4.5% |
| 25 | Iran | USD 71 mn | 0.3% | USD 91 mn | 2.5% |
| Rest of world | USD 1.9 bn | 9.2% | USD 2.9 bn | 4.3% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Mondi
- Smurfit Westrock
- Berry Global
- Billerud
- Segezha Group
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Greif
- Gascogne
- Bischof + Klein
- Emmbi Industries
- Thrace Group
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Hood Packaging
- Conitex Sonoco
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the sacks market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 4.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by material, by end use, by capacity, by closure, by print type. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the sacks market?
The global sacks market is estimated at USD 20.0 bn in 2025 and USD 20.9 bn in 2026.
How fast will the sacks market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 32.5 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 4.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 11.6 bn.
Which country is the largest market for sacks?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 4.6 bn in 2026, 22.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 46.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 6.3% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which sacks segment is largest?
In the by material split, Paper sacks is the largest segment with 46.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading sacks companies?
Global leaders include Mondi, Smurfit Westrock, Berry Global, Billerud.
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