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Paper bags and sacks market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for paper bags and sacks in Portugal contracted from 58.9 thousand tons to 51.0 thousand tons, with a significant reduction of 12% occurring in 2020.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, pushing consumption to 71.4 thousand tons, and growth continued to 72.2 thousand tons in 2022. This expansion was driven by global regulatory shifts, including bans on single-use plastic bags, which increased demand for paper alternatives. Simultaneously, major manufacturers introduced innovative plastic-free paper sack materials, aligning with sustainability trends and stimulating market growth.

After 2022, the market entered a downward phase, falling to 62.8 thousand tons in 2023 and dropping sharply to 25.2 thousand tons in 2024.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production paper bags and sacks in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, Portugal's paper bags and sacks production reached a value of 163.1 million US dollars, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 31.5%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 36.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 10.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.0%	(2.3%)	31.5%	10.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Following a two-year contraction, paper bags and sacks production in Portugal rebounded. In 2021, the country produced 99 928 tonnes, representing a strong 30.8% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 24.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 76 391 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.3% during this period.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.7%)	(4.3%)	30.8%	7.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paper bags and sacks from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Exports of paper bags and sacks from Portugal increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export volumes reached 34 967 tonnes, up by 5.5% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a minimal change of 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.0%	4.6%	5.5%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, France, and the United States were the leading destinations for Portugal's paper bags and sacks exports by volume. Spain accounted for 34.0% of exports, France for 19.6%, and the United States for 10.8%. Together, these three countries represented 64.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of paper bags and sacks from Portugal increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value amounted to 106.0 million US dollars, reflecting a substantial 42.6% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 46.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 13.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	1.1%	42.6%	13.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2018–2021, Spain, France, and the United States remained the top destinations for Portugal's paper bags and sacks exports by value. Spain held a 35.1% share, France 21.5%, and the United States 9.1%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 65.7% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports paper bags and sacks to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Imports of paper bags and sacks into Portugal declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Portugal imported 6 421 tonnes, marking a 17.2% year-over-year reduction. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 37%, which corresponds to an annualized decline rate of 14.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.5%)	(22.0%)	(17.2%)	(14.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands formed the core sources for Portugal's paper bags and sacks imports by volume. Spain accounted for 49.0% of imports, Germany for 12.3%, and the Netherlands for 10.0%. Together, these three countries represented 71.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Portugal imported approximately 27.2 million US dollars worth of paper bags and sacks, reflecting a modest year-over-year increase of 2.3%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 26.6 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 28.8 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 7.6% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a 4.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.8%	(7.6%)	2.3%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, Spain, Germany, and France were the primary sources for Portugal's paper bags and sacks imports by value. Spain accounted for 44.2% of imports, Germany for 14.7%, and France for 10.5%. Together, these three markets represented 69.3% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io