Product Code: ETC8848054 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The paper bag market is booming, supported by government initiatives to reduce single-use plastic. Retailers, restaurants, and supermarkets are increasingly shifting to paper alternatives. Demand spans various grades, from kraft to laminated paper, and includes both generic and branded bags. The trend is expected to continue with greater environmental consciousness.
The paper bag market is growing rapidly in response to plastic ban regulations and sustainability awareness among Filipino consumers and retailers. Supermarkets, food chains, and fashion retailers are switching to paper bags, often made from recycled paper. Custom-printed and reusable paper bags are also emerging as branding tools, further driving demand.
The paper bag market is growing due to anti-plastic legislation, but faces cost competitiveness issues compared to plastic alternatives. Limited domestic raw material supply and high production costs reduce profit margins. Furthermore, smaller producers often lack automation, which restricts scalability and hinders responsiveness to bulk orders.
The Philippines paper bag market is growing rapidly as plastic bans and sustainability regulations reshape retail and foodservice packaging. Investors can take advantage of this momentum by establishing manufacturing units, adopting automation, and exploring export options. Collaborations with supermarkets, restaurants, and delivery services provide stable demand pipelines, while innovation in strength, waterproofing, and branding of paper bags offers differentiation.
The Philippine government is actively encouraging the shift from plastic to paper bags under various city- and province-level ordinances, with national support from the DENR. Retailers are required to offer eco-friendly options under Ecological Solid Waste Management Act guidelines. Local paper bag manufacturers benefit from rising demand, and some cities offer tax discounts to businesses using compostable and biodegradable packaging.
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 Philippines Paper Bag Market Overview |
3.1 Philippines Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Philippines Paper Bag Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Philippines Paper Bag Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Usage, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sealing and Handle, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Shape, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.11 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Philippines Paper Bag Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness and adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly practices |
4.2.2 Government regulations promoting the use of biodegradable packaging |
4.2.3 Rising demand from retail and food industries for environmentally friendly packaging solutions |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices, particularly for eco-friendly materials |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative packaging solutions like plastic bags |
4.3.3 Limited awareness and availability of paper bag recycling facilities |
5 Philippines Paper Bag Market Trends |
6 Philippines Paper Bag Market, By Types |
6.1 Philippines Paper Bag Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Flat Paper Bag, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Multi-Wall Paper Sacks, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Open Mouth, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Self-Opening-Style (SOS) Bags, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Lock Paper Bags, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Stand Up Pouch, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.9 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical Grade Paper Pouches, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.10 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical Grade Paper Pouches, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Philippines Paper Bag Market, By Usage |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Single Use, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Re-Usable, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Philippines Paper Bag Market, By Capacity |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Less than 1 KG, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By 1KG-5 KG, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By 5 KG-10 KG, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By More than 10 KG, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Philippines Paper Bag Market, By Sealing and Handle |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Heat Seal, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Hand Length Handle, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Ziplock, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Twisted Handle, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Flat Handle, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.7 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 Philippines Paper Bag Market, By Shape |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Rectangle, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Square, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.4 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Circular, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.5 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.6 Philippines Paper Bag Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By B2B, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.3 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By B2C, 2021- 2031F |
6.7 Philippines Paper Bag Market, By End-User |
6.7.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.7.2 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverages, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.3 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Feed, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.4 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetic Products, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.5 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetic Products, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.6 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.7 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.8 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.9 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Philippines Paper Bag Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Philippines Paper Bag Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Philippines Paper Bag Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Philippines Paper Bag Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of companies adopting sustainable packaging practices |
8.2 Number of government regulations supporting the use of biodegradable packaging |
8.3 Growth in demand for paper bags from key industries such as retail and food |
8.4 Average price trend of raw materials used in paper bag production |
8.5 Number of recycling facilities for paper bags in the Philippines |
9 Philippines Paper Bag Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Philippines Paper Bag Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Philippines Paper Bag Market Opportunity Assessment, By Usage, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Philippines Paper Bag Market Opportunity Assessment, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Philippines Paper Bag Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sealing and Handle, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Philippines Paper Bag Market Opportunity Assessment, By Shape, 2021 & 2031F |
9.6 Philippines Paper Bag Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.7 Philippines Paper Bag Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Philippines Paper Bag Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Philippines Paper Bag Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Philippines Paper Bag Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |