An Incisive, In-depth Analysis on the Bulk Bags Market

This study offers a comprehensive, 360 degree analysis on the Bulk Bags market, bringing to fore insights that can help stakeholders identify the opportunities as well as challenges. It tracks the global Bulk Bags market across key regions, and offers in-depth commentary and accurate quantitative insights. The study also includes incisive competitive landscape analysis, and provides key recommendations to market players on winning imperatives and successful strategies.

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The global bulk bags market is expected to be valued at US$ 4,068.9 million in 2018. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.0% over the forecast period 2018-2028. On the basis of capacity, the global bulk bags market is segmented into Small (Upto 0.75 cu. m), Medium (0.75 to 1.5 cu. m), and Large (Above 1.5 cu. m). On the basis of fabric type, the global bulk bags market is segmented into Type A, Type B, Type C, and Type D. By design, the global bulk bags market is segmented into U-Panel Bags, Four Side Panels, Baffles, Circular/ Tabular, Cross Corners, and Others. On the basis of end use industry, the global bulk bags market is segmented into Chemicals & Fertilizers, Food, Construction, Pharmaceuticals, Mining, and Others. On the basis of filling & discharge, the global bulk bags market is segmented into Open Top & Flat Bottom, Duffle Top & Flat Bottom, Open Top & Spout Bottom, Spout Top & Spout Bottom, Spout Top & Flat Bottom, and Others.

Drivers & Restraints

One of the significant factors which is contributing towards the growth of the global bulk bags market is the ease of transport and their efficiency to move bulk material from one place to another. Of the various end use industries that use bulk bags or FIBCs, the chemical industry dominates the global bulk bags market. Moreover, bulk bags can be easily stored and transported even without the use of pallets, which makes them convenient to handle. Also, bulk bags are considered as a low cost packaging solution. Fluctuation in prices of raw materials is one of the constraints in maintaining the competitive prices of bulk bags for manufacturers in Asia Pacific. The recyclable property of bulk bags is expected to be another factor that is boosting the growth of the global bulk bags market. Furthermore, manufacturers’ inclination towards the use of small-sized sealable packaging solutions is expected to be a restraining factor towards the growth of the global bulk bags market.

Market Taxonomy

The global market for bulk bags is segmented as per capacity type, fabric type, design, and end use industry.

As per capacity, the global bulk bags market is segmented as follows:

Small (Upto 0.75 cu. m)
Medium (0.75 to 1.5 cu. m)
Large (Above 1.5 cu. m)

As per fabric type, the global bulk bags market is segmented as follows:

Type A
Type B
Type C
Type D

As per design, the global bulk bags market is segmented as follows:

U-Panel Bags
Four Side Panels
Baffles
Circular/ Tabular
Cross Corners
Others

As per end use industry, the global bulk bags market is segmented as follows:

Chemicals & Fertilizers
Food
Construction
Pharmaceuticals
Mining
Others

As per Filling & Discharge, the global bulk bags market is segmented as follows:

Open Top & Flat Bottom
Duffle Top & Flat Bottom
Open Top & Spout Bottom
Spout Top & Spout Bottom
Spout Top & Flat Bottom
Others

Competitive Landscape

Key players operating in the global bulk bags market include Berry Global Group, Inc., Greif Inc., Conitex Sonoco, AmeriGlobe L.L.C, BAG Corp, Halsted Corporation, Intertape Polymer Group (IPG), Sackmakers J&HM Dickson Ltd, Emmbi Industries Ltd, LC Packaging International BV, Bulk Lift International, Rishi FIBC Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Langston Companies Inc., Mini Bulk Bags, RDA Bulk Packaging Ltd, Taihua Group , Jumbo Bag Ltd., Yixing Wellknit Container-bag Co. Ltd., Yantai Haiwan Plastic Products Co. Ltd., and Bang Polypack.

This report provides the forecast and analysis of the global bulk bags market. It provides historical data of 2013-2017 along with forecast from 2018 to 2028 in terms of revenue (US$ Mn) and volume (‘000 units). It includes drivers and restraints of the global bulk bags market and their impact on each country during the forecast period. The report also comprises the study of current issues with end users and opportunities for bulk bag manufacturers. It also includes detailed pricing analysis by application and value chain analysis.

In order to provide the users of this report with a comprehensive view of the market, we have included detailed competitiveness analysis and company players with unique selling propositions. The dashboard provides a detailed comparison of bulk bag manufacturers on parameters such as operating margin, unique selling propositions, collective market share, and geographic concentration. The study encompasses market attractiveness analysis by capacity, fabric type, design, end use industry, filling & discharge, and region.

The report includes revenue generated from the sales of bulk bags across the globe. On the basis of capacity, the global bulk bags market is segmented into Small (Upto 0.75 cu. m), Medium (0.75 to 1.5 cu. m), and Large (Above 1.5 cu. m). On the basis of fabric type, the global bulk bags market is segmented into Type A, Type B, Type C, and Type D. By design, the global bulk bags market is segmented into U-Panel Bags, Four Side Panels, Baffles, Circular/ Tabular, Cross Corners, and Others. On the basis of end use industry, the global bulk bags market is segmented into Chemicals & Fertilizers, Food, Construction, Pharmaceuticals, Mining, and Others. On the basis of filling & discharge, the global bulk bags market is segmented into Open Top & Flat Bottom, Duffle Top & Flat Bottom, Open Top & Spout Bottom, Spout Top & Spout Bottom, Spout Top & Flat Bottom, and Others.

Market numbers have been estimated based on the average usage of bulk bags on the basis of capacity, and revenue is derived through the cost of bulk bags in US$/per square meter. Market size and forecast for each segment have been provided in the context of global markets. The bulk bags market has been analyzed based on expected demand. Prices considered for the calculation of revenue are average regional prices, obtained through primary quotes from numerous regional packaging manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors. All key end users have been considered, and potential applications have been estimated on the basis of secondary sources and feedback from primary respondents. Regional demand patterns have been considered while estimating the market for various end users of bulk bags across the globe. The top-down approach has been used to estimate the bulk bags market by region. Global market numbers by capacity, fabric type, design, end use industry, and filling & discharge have been derived using the bottom-up approach, which is cumulative of each regional demand. Company-level market share has been derived on the basis of revenues reported by key manufacturers. The market has been forecasted based on constant currency rates.

A number of primary and secondary sources were consulted during the course of the study. Secondary sources include Factiva, World Bank, Packaging Digest, and Hoover’s, and company annual reports and publications.