Industrial paper sacks are large, sturdy sacks made of paper and designed to withstand heavy weights and rough handling. They are commonly used in industries such as agriculture, building and construction, chemicals, and food and beverages, among others. These paper sacks are manufactured using high-quality paper that is strong enough to hold heavy loads and resist tearing and puncturing. They are typically produced in various sizes and shapes, with different features such as gussets, valve openings, and multi-ply walls, to accommodate a range of industrial applications.
Industrial paper sacks are used to store and transport a wide range of products, including grains, seeds, fertilizers, chemicals, pet food, and cement. They are also used in the packaging of consumer goods such as flour, sugar, and animal feed. In addition to their strength and durability, industrial paper sacks are also a sustainable packaging option, as they are made from renewable resources and are recyclable and biodegradable. Many companies are turning to industrial paper sacks as a more environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional plastic packaging.
With the increasing emphasis on branding, paper sacks offer companies the opportunity to showcase their products in a unique and memorable way. Companies with emission reduction targets opt for paper sacks for packaging as it is sustainable and generates a good brand image in the market.
The industrial paper sacks market is broadly segmented into product type, grade and, thickness and end use. The product type segment is further categorized into sewn open mouth, valve snacks, pinches bottom open mouth, and open mouth sacks. The grade segment is further sub-divided into bleached, unbleached. The thickness segmentation is further categorized into 1ply, 2ply, 3ply, more than 3ply. The end use segmentation has been further sub divided into building and construction, chemicals, agriculture and allied industries, food, other industrial.
Some of the key players operating in the market include Mondi, Smurfit Kappa, Klabin S.A, Billerudkorsnas, Gascogne Group, Segezha-Group, L.C. Packaging, Simpac, Kapstone Paper & Packaging Corp., Rosenflex UK Limited, Novolex Holdings, Bischof + Klein SE & Co. K.G., Industrial development company sal, RENGO Co. Ltd., Conitex Sonoco, ForumPackaging, Avantha Grou, Elson group. Prominent players involved in the marketplace are continuously focusing on business expansion activities through collaborations and partnerships, and research and development activities across the value chain. For instance, in July 2022, BillerudKorsnäs announced that it has developed an industrial paper sack which is manufactured without plastic film coating. This has reduced the overall manufacturing cost as well as made the industrial paper sack fully biodegradable.