The global nonwoven bag market is experiencing structural expansion. The global market size was approximately RMB 25.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to exceed RMB 41.3 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% between 2024 and 2030. China leads the market with a 34% share, and its market size is expected to grow from RMB 5.2 billion in 2020 to RMB 8.8 billion in 2025, a CAGR of 11.2%, and is projected to reach RMB 15 billion by 2030.
Polypropylene (PP) nonwoven bags dominate retail and logistics scenarios due to their low cost and high tear resistance, holding a market share of 76%. Polyester (PET) nonwoven bags, due to their high recyclability, are rapidly penetrating the high-end apparel and electronics packaging sectors, accounting for 15%. Bio-based nonwoven bags are experiencing a surge in demand in the pharmaceutical and food sectors due to the decreasing cost of PLA materials, currently accounting for 9%.
Market outlook analysis indicates that the market share of smart nonwoven bags will exceed 30%. Meanwhile, the application rate of bio-based materials in nonwoven bags is expected to increase to 25%.
