Global Liner Bag Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031

Global Liner Bag Market, By Type (10 to 25 Kg, 20 to 50 Kg, 50-75 Kg, and Above 75 Kg), Application (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, E-Commerce and Others) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.

Liner Bag Market Analysis and Size

The growth of the liner bag market can be attributed to the food and beverage industry's continuous expansion, driven by population growth, urbanization, and changing consumer preferences, fuels the demand for liner bags, which propel the market growth in the forecast period.

The global liner bag market, which was USD 800 Million in 2023, is expected to reach USD Million 1130 by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031. In 2024, the 10 to 25 kg segment will dominate the market attributed to several key factors, such as expansion of the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.   In addition to the market insights such as market value, growth rate, market segments, geographical coverage, market players, and market scenario, the market report curated by the Data Bridge Market Research team includes in-depth expert analysis, import/export analysis, pricing analysis, production consumption analysis, and consumer behaviour.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation

Market Definition

A liner bag, also known as a flexible intermediate bulk container (FIBC) or bulk bag liner, is a specialized type of packaging designed to protect and transport bulk materials safely and efficiently. It is essentially a large, flexible bag made from various materials, typically polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) that is inserted into a larger outer container, such as a bulk bag or a shipping container.

Liner Bag Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Growing demand in the food and beverage industry

The expansion of food and beverage industry is driven by population growth, urbanization, and changing consumer preferences which fuels the demand for liner bags. These bags are used for transporting bulk food items such as grains, sugar, flour, and liquids such as juices and oils. With increasing global trade and the need for efficient packaging solutions to maintain product quality and hygiene standards, the demand for liner bags is expected to rise.

• Expansion of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries

The pharmaceutical and chemical sectors rely heavily on specialized packaging solutions to ensure product integrity and safety during transportation as liner bags provide an effective barrier against contamination, moisture, and other environmental factors, making them essential for transporting sensitive pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and hazardous materials. As these industries continue to grow, the demand for liner bags is expected to increase correspondingly.

Opportunities

• Environmental Sustainability Concern

With increasing awareness of environmental issues and regulations aimed at reducing plastic waste, there is a growing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions. Liner bags made from recyclable materials or biodegradable polymers are gaining traction as companies seek sustainable alternatives to conventional packaging.

• Technological Advancements in Manufacturing

Continuous advancements in materials science, manufacturing technologies, and automation drive innovation in the liner bag industry.  Automation and digitization of production processes are also improving efficiency, quality control, and customization capabilities, enabling manufacturers to meet diverse customer requirements more effectively.

Restraint/Challenge

• Environmental regulations and sustainability concerns

Increasing environmental regulations aimed at reducing plastic usage and promoting sustainability pose a challenge for the liner bag market. Manufacturers must comply with stricter regulations related to materials, recycling, and waste management, which can increase production costs and limit product options.

• Volatility in raw material prices

Fluctuations in the prices of raw materials, particularly petroleum-based plastics, can impact the production costs of liner bags. Price volatility in the global commodities market may lead to uncertainties in pricing and profitability for manufacturers, affecting their competitiveness and margins.

Recent Development

• In Nov 2021, ProMach, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery solutions, announced that it has acquired CL&D Graphics and CL&D Digital. CL&D is a leading provider of high-quality flexographic and digital web packaging and converting solutions for consumer product companies. Adding CL&D significantly expands ProMach’s portfolio of flexible and rigid packaging systems. It strengthens its ability to provide complete machinery and material solutions for various packaging applications

This market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you make an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays

Data Bridge Market Research offers a high-level analysis of the market and delivers information by keeping in account the impact and current market environment of raw material shortage and shipping delays. This translates into assessing strategic possibilities, creating effective action plans, and assisting businesses in making important decisions. Apart from the standard report, we also offer in-depth analysis of the procurement level from forecasted shipping delays, distributor mapping by region, commodity analysis, production analysis, price mapping trends, sourcing, category performance analysis, supply chain risk management solutions, advanced benchmarking, and other services for procurement and strategic support.

Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products

When economic activity slows, industries begin to suffer. The forecasted effects of the economic downturn on the pricing and accessibility of the products are taken into account in the market insight reports and intelligence services provided by DBMR. With this, our clients can typically keep one step ahead of their competitors, project their sales and revenue, and estimate their profit and loss expenditures.

Liner Bag Market Scope

The market is segmented on the type and application. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Type

• 10 to 25 Kg
• 20 to 50 Kg
• 50-75 Kg
• Above 75 Kg

Application

• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Specialty Stores
• E-Commerce
• Others

Liner Bag Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type, and application as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America, Germany, France, Italy, U.K., Belgium, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Switzerland, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, Israel, and Rest of Middle East and Africa.

Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the market due to benefits from the growing demand across a wide range of industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, agriculture, and construction. These industries use liner bags for packaging, transportation, storage, and protection of various goods and materials, driving market growth

Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region in this market due to growth of e-commerce platforms and the retail sector has fueled the demand for packaging materials, including liner bags, for shipping, storage, and display purposes.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulations in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Liner Bag Market Share Analysis

The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to the market.

Some of the major players operating in the market are:

• Aristo Flexi Pack. (India)
• GLOBAL-PAK (U.S.)
• National Bulk Bag (U.S.)
• A-Pac Manufacturing (U.S.)
• Plascon (U.S.)
• Southern Packaging (U.S.)