United Kingdom Paper Bag Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2023 to 2033
• The UK Paper Bag Market Size is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2033

The U.K. Paper Bag Market Size is Anticipated to Hold a Significant Share by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2023 to 2033.

Market Overview

A paper bag is a kind of packaging that is mostly composed of paper or paperboard. Groceries and other objects are frequently carried and transported with it. To meet diverse demands and tastes, paper bags are available in a variety of sizes and shapes, such as stitched open mouth, pinched bottom open mouth, pasted valve, pasted open mouth, and flat bottom. Because of laws intended to reduce plastic waste and growing environmental concerns, these bags are a popular substitute for plastic bags. Paper bags are now a necessary component of packaging in many industries due to the UK's emphasis on minimizing its environmental impact. These bags are thought to be more environmentally friendly than plastic ones, which fits well with the UK's growing number of eco-aware consumers. The UK's demand for paper bags has given local producers the chance to develop a variety of designs that satisfy both practical and aesthetic needs. In the UK, paper bags come in a variety of styles to meet the needs of particular industries.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK paper bag market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom paper bag market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the U.K. paper bag market.

Driving Factors

The United Kingdom is among the world's biggest consumers of paper. In 2022, 7.2 million metric tons of paper and boards were used in the UK. As of 2022, paper packaging accounted for about 60% of all paper consumption in the United Kingdom. Paper bags and other sustainable alternatives are in great demand due to the large consumption of paper, particularly for packaging, which is bolstered by government laws and growing environmental consciousness. Additionally, as of 2023, the UK has 420 companies that make paper bags and cardboard packaging. The UK paper bag market is expanding due to the booming e-commerce industry and the increased demand for environmentally friendly packaging options. The market is also growing as a result of the paper industry's growing manufacturing sector, which enables more enterprises to satisfy the growing need for environmentally friendly packaging choices.

Restraining Factors

The market is severely constrained by high production costs, which make items less affordable and competitive when compared to alternatives like plastic bags. The purchase of raw materials, energy use, labor costs, and machinery maintenance are further expenditures associated with the production of paper bags.

Market Segmentation

The UK paper bag market share is classified into product type and price point.

• The flat bottom segment is expected to hold the greatest market share through the forecast period.    

The U.K. paper bag market is segmented by product type into pasted valve, pasted open mouth, and flat bottom. Among these, the flat bottom segment is expected to hold the greatest market share through the forecast period. As people's concerns about the effects on the environment grow, they are searching for environmentally appropriate substitutes for traditional packaging. In reaction, manufacturers are using recycled materials to make paper bags with a flat bottom.

• The medium segment is anticipated to hold a significant share of the United Kingdom paper bag market during the forecast period.       

Based on the price point, the UK paper bag market is divided into economy, premium, and medium. Among these, the medium segment is anticipated to hold a significant share of the United Kingdom paper bag market during the forecast period. Medium-priced paper bags offer an excellent balance between price and quality, making them a popular choice for a range of enterprises, including supermarkets and boutiques. These bags also available in a range of sizes, colors, and handle options, allowing businesses to customize their packaging to match their branding approach.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the U.K. paper bag market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• BestPac UK Ltd
• Dempson Ltd
• Welton Bibby & Baron Ltd.
• Hrenary Packaging
• Noya
• DS Smith PLC
• Amcor PLCOthers

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the UK, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom Paper Bag Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Paper Bag Market, By Product Type

• Pasted Valve
• Pasted Open Mouth
• Flat Bottom

United Kingdom Paper Bag Market, By Price Point

• Economy
• Premium
• Medium