Product Code: ETC341384 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The polyethylene bags market in Bahrain remains significant, particularly in retail, packaging, and household segments. Despite growing environmental concerns, the convenience, durability, and cost-effectiveness of polyethylene bags sustain their demand. Government initiatives to regulate single-use plastics are slowly reshaping the market, encouraging shifts toward recyclable and biodegradable alternatives.
Polyethylene bags remain prevalent in Bahrains retail, agriculture, and industrial sectors. However, environmental concerns are reshaping the market, with growing demand for biodegradable, compostable, and recycled polyethylene bags. Regulations limiting single-use plastics are encouraging businesses to adopt greener packaging solutions. Innovations in thinner, stronger materials that maintain durability while reducing plastic usage are gaining popularity.
The polyethylene bags market in Bahrain is facing mounting pressure due to growing environmental concerns about plastic waste. As the government and consumers increasingly embrace more sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics, the demand for polyethylene bags has started to decline. The local market is further challenged by the increasing regulatory restrictions on plastic use, particularly in retail and packaging sectors. Additionally, the cost of producing biodegradable or recyclable alternatives to polyethylene bags is higher, creating competition between traditional polyethylene products and more environmentally friendly options.
Despite growing environmental concerns, polyethylene bags still hold significant market share in retail and packaging. Investments in biodegradable or recyclable alternatives can tap into both market demand and regulatory shifts toward sustainable materials.
Polyethylene bags, used extensively in packaging and retail, are regulated in Bahrain to ensure both safety and sustainability. The government enforces regulations that limit the use of single-use polyethylene bags and encourage the use of biodegradable or recyclable alternatives. The SCE monitors the production and disposal of polyethylene products to mitigate environmental impact. Bahrain has implemented bans on certain types of plastic bags and provides incentives for businesses that adopt eco-friendly alternatives.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Overview |
3.1 Bahrain Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for packaging solutions in various industries |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the importance of sustainable and eco-friendly packaging |
4.2.3 Rise in e-commerce activities leading to higher need for polyethylene bags |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations on the use of plastics and emphasis on reducing plastic waste |
4.3.2 Fluctuating prices of raw materials impacting production costs |
5 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Trends |
6 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market, By Types |
6.1 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market, By Material Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume, By Material Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume, By High Density Polyethylene, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume, By Low Density Polyethylene, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume, By Linear Low Density Polyethylene, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market, By Product Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume, By Lay Flat Bags, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume, By T Shirt Bags, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume, By Trash Bags, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume, By Rubble Sacks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume, By Gusseted Bags, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.7 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume, By Woven Sacks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market, By End Use |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.6 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.7 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal & Homecare Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled materials used in polyethylene bag production |
8.2 Number of collaborations with recycling facilities for sustainable disposal of polyethylene bags |
8.3 Adoption rate of biodegradable additives in polyethylene bag manufacturing |
9 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Bahrain Polyethylene Bags Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |