Bag-In-Box Container Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Growth Global Industry Analysis: By Material Type (Paper and Paperboard, Plastic), Capacity (Less Than 5 Litres, 5-10 Litres, 10-15 Litres, 15-20 Litres, and More Than 20 Litres), End User (Food and Beverages, Industrial Liquids, Household Products, and Others), By Region Forecast 2019-2030

Bag-In-Box Container Market size was valued at USD 5,289.1 million in 2023 and is poised to grow at a  CAGR of 7.6% from 2024 - 2030.  The market includes the manufacturing, distribution, and usage of flexible packaging solutions for the storage and dispensing of liquid and semi-liquid goods. This packaging solution is a plastic bag, usually constructed from several layers of metalized films or other plastics, housed in a robust exterior box composed of corrugated fibreboard. The design maximizes shelf life and minimizes waste by enabling effective content storage, transportation, and dispensing. Among the most important product categories are beverages, which include items like wine, juices, syrups, and dairy goods. Beverage shelf life is increased and beverage quality and taste are preserved with BIB packaging.

The key factors fuelling the market are increasing demand for efficient and convenient packing solutions, enhanced emphasis on product safety and extended shelf life, and growth in E-commerce. For instance, In the United Kingdom, the government is giving priority to sustainable packaging alternatives, as plastic packaging constitutes roughly 70% of the nation's plastic trash. The fact that there are 2.3 million tonnes of plastic packaging sold each year emphasizes how urgently we need substitutes. Bag-in-box containers are a good fit for both consumer preferences and these regulatory requirements because they drastically reduce the usage of plastic.

However, initial investment costs, complexity in recycling, limited application, and perception issues in which consumers perceive BIB containers are less premium or less high quality compared to glass or other traditional packing are the limiting factors for the market growth. Furthermore, innovation in materials, expanding materials, emerging markets, customization, and branding are opportunities for the industry. In addition, sustainability focus, smart packing, health and wellness are trends in the market.  

Bag-In-Box Container Market Key Developments:

• In January 2024, by acquiring IBA Germany from Liquid Concept GmbH, Aran Group expands its market position in Europe and improves its sustainable packaging solutions with 1000-litre Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) for the transportation of liquid food.
• In November 2022, Smurfit Kappa expanded its sustainable solutions and fortified its European operations by acquiring Pusa Pack and integrating the bag-in-box packaging plant in Onda, Castellón, Spain.