Top Companies in the Global Paper Bags Market

The global paper bags market size reached USD 6.0 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 8.6 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.05% during 2025-2033. Paper bags are packaging solutions manufactured using biodegradable, kraft, and parchment paper. They are widely used to store and carry goods conveniently. Compared to plastic bags, they are more lightweight, flexible, customizable, and require less energy for recycling. They also offer several ecological benefits by minimizing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, conserving natural resources, lowering risks to animals, and reducing air, land, and water contamination. As a result, paper bags have gained immense traction across the globe due to their environmental friendliness, durability, and versatility.

As per the analysis by IMARC Group, the top companies in the paper bags industry are currently focusing on improving the reliability, convenience, and efficiency of the products. They are introducing paper bags coated with food-grade liners for packaging edible products to maintain the freshness of the contents for extended periods. Apart from this, several key players are engaging in research and development (R&D) activities to enhance the design and production processes. Furthermore, since paper bags can be customized according to the customer’s requirements, the leading manufacturers are developing aesthetically appealing paper bags to help brands build an image and increase their visibility. Other factors, including the implementation of stringent government regulations against single-use plastic, extensive investments in product innovations, and technological advancements, are also creating a positive market outlook. 

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List of Top Paper Bags Manufacturers Across the World:

The top manufacturers in the global paper bags market have several major players including Amcor plc, DS Smith, Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing LLC, Global-Pak, Inc., Grupo Consist, S.A., International Paper, Kent Paper, Mondi, Novolex, Oji Holdings Corporation, Paperbags Ltd, ProAmpac, Ronpak, Smurfit Westrock.

1. Amcor plc

Amcor plc is one of the world's largest packaging companies with sustainable paper packaging solutions such as paper bags among its wide portfolio of flexible and rigid packaging solutions. Amcor plc caters to various markets such as food and beverage, healthcare, home and personal care, with paper bags forming a significant part of their sustainable packaging solutions. Amcor's paper bag offerings are focused on recyclability, renewable resources, and lower environmental impact with product protection and brand presentation still intact. Their worldwide manufacturing base and built customer relationships facilitate broad distribution of paper bag products to various geographic markets and industry segments. The company's sustainability commitment involves aggressive environment goals as well as ongoing innovation in environmentally responsible packaging technologies.

2. DS Smith

DS Smith is an international packaging business providing plastic-free, sustainable packaging solutions, integrated recycling, and sustainable paper products with full paper bag manufacturing capacity. The company has just finalized its purchase by International Paper, forming a new global leader in sustainable packaging solutions with combined headquartering locations in Memphis, Tennessee, and London for European operations. DS Smith's core competence is circular economy design, creating reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging solutions that are both protective of the product and add to its attractiveness. They have a paper bag product range that varies from retail shopping bags to industrial packaging solutions all made from sustainable raw materials and eco-friendly manufacturing methods.

3. Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing LLC

Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing LLC primarily manufactures quality paper bags, sacks, and specialty supplies. The company also customizes packaging to help customers promote their brands according to their requirements. It serves various markets ranging from restaurants and food services, concession and convenience stores, and retail to industrial, pharmacy and medical, and construction. It has an extensive product portfolio comprising grease-resistant bags, popcorn bags, merchandise bags, shipping and mailing bags, and grocery and SOS bags. 

4. Global-Pak, Inc.

Global-Pak, Inc. is a leader in bulk packaging and container manufacturing. The company produces and provides bulk packaging materials, such as bulk bags, roll-off liners, pails, corrugated boxes, contamination-free bags, plastics, multi-wall bags, polypropylene bags, and small industrial bags.

5. Grupo Consist, S.A.

Grupo Consist, S.A. is primarily engaged in the manufacturing of paper and plastic flexible packaging. Its diversified product portfolio comprises plastic and paper standard bags, PE and complex films for FFS, embossed polyethylene reels and bags, SGBS bags, SOS bags, and paper sacks. The company sells its products to more than 35 countries over five continents. 

6. International Paper

International Paper Company is a leading global manufacturer of renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp and paper products. It offers a wide range of products, including printing paper, specialty paper products, packaging materials, lumber, and manufactured construction materials. Besides this, it produces corrugated packaging products that protect goods and facilitate worldwide commerce. It also creates pulp for diapers, tissue, and other personal hygiene products to promote health and wellness. Currently, the company has manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, and North Africa.

7. Kent Paper

Kent Paper & Packaging is a family-owned and operated company that manufactures and supplies food service packaging to various food outlets, bakeries, caterers, restaurants, and cafes all over the country. Its extensive product portfolio includes bags, food service boxes, tablecloths (plastic and paper), disposable plates, plastic cups, cutlery, paper napkins, trays, foil rolls, cling films, and cleaning products. The company has grown to become Australia’s leading food packaging wholesaler and aims to provide premium quality and environmentally safe food service packaging products to its customers. 

8. Mondi

Mondi is a worldwide leader in sustainable paper packaging and paper solutions with end-to-end paper bag making for global diversified industry and usage. Mondi strives to create paper packing solutions that are innovative, functional, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing for thriving industrial, food service, and retail customers. Mondi's paper bag portfolio is offered in a wide range of formats as responsibly sourced raw material and advanced manufacturing technologies for improved performance and quality. Mondi benefits from an integrated value chain of forest management, paper making, and converting that guarantees end-to-end product quality and sustainability performance guarantee.

9. Novolex

Novolex operates as one of North America's largest manufacturers of packaging products, including comprehensive paper bag manufacturing capabilities serving retail, food service, and industrial customers across diverse market segments. The company produces various paper bag formats designed for specific applications and customer requirements while emphasizing sustainability, quality, and performance characteristics. Novolex's manufacturing network includes multiple production facilities strategically located to serve regional markets efficiently while maintaining consistent product quality and delivery performance. Their paper bag portfolio encompasses shopping bags, food service packaging, industrial applications, and custom solutions manufactured using sustainable materials and processes.

10. Oji Holdings Corporation

Oji Holdings Corporation is a leading integrated paper and packaging firm in Japan, with extensive paper bag manufacturing capacity catering to domestic and global markets through innovative production technologies and eco-friendly practices. The paper bag segment of the company manufactures different formats for retail, food service, and industrial use based on sustainably managed forest material and eco-friendly manufacturing processes. Oji Holdings' business model integrates forest management, pulp and paper manufacturing, and converting operations that allow for overall control of product quality and environmental performance. Their plants use state-of-the-art technology and quality control systems that provide consistent product performance and customer satisfaction with various applications.

11. Paperbags Ltd

Paperbags Ltd is one of the leading manufacturers of quality paper packaging products, such as brown and white paper bags, sacks, and smart packaging materials. It serves a wide range of markets, including manufacturing, packaging, hospitality, transportation, retail, and food. The company’s extensive product portfolio consists of khaki bags, flour bags, bank bags, carrier bags with flat paper handles, grease-proof sheets, seed bags, and paper gum tape. 

12. ProAmpac

ProAmpac is a leading flexible packaging company with complete-line paper bag manufacturing capabilities, offering food and beverage, healthcare, and consumer goods companies innovative, sustainable packaging solutions. ProAmpac has built experience through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, creating integrated manufacturing capabilities that encompass varied packaging forms such as paper bags for a range of applications. ProAmpac's paper bag product line is centered on brand distinction, functionality, and sustainability and meets stringent quality and food contact and consumer safety standards. Production facilities have leading edge production technology and quality control systems to deliver consistent product performance across market segments.

13. Ronpak

Ronpak offers quality paper packaging solutions, such as carry-out paper bags, portion control bags, and food wraps. It mainly produces custom-printed paper bags, pinch-bottom bags, flat wraps, and packaging. Apart from this, some of its other products comprise lunch bags, pharmacy bags, liquor bags, bread bags, food service bags, wraps, and other specialty bags. The company operates the most advanced production and distribution platforms in the custom-printed packaging industry.

14. Smurfit Westrock

Smurfit Westrock is the union of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, forming one of the world's largest paper and packaging organizations with complete paper bag production capabilities for the global markets. The combined firm brings European sustainability leadership in packaging together with North American manufacturing prowess, forming multi-continent and multi-market segment integrated operations. Smurfit Westrock's paper bag operation manufactures a range of retail, food service, and industrial products from sustainably managed forests and the latest manufacturing technologies. Its worldwide manufacturing network has many production sites strategically located to serve regional markets yet deliver consistent quality and delivery performance.

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