According to the search results, the export of express plastic packaging bags has shown a steady growth trend in recent years, but it also faces multiple challenges such as environmental protection policies, market competition and logistics costs. The following is a comprehensive analysis:
I. Market Status Quo and Growth Potential
The global market size continues to expand
The global plastic packaging bag market size reached 31.57 billion US dollars in 2023 and is expected to increase to 44.49 billion US dollars by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.99%. Among them, the rapid development of e-commerce and the express delivery industry is the main driving force, and the demand for express delivery packaging bags has increased significantly by 29.
Regional market distribution:
The United States: China's largest exporter of vinyl polymer bags and packages, with an export volume of 636 million kilograms in the past three years, accounting for 23.15%.
Europe: There is a strong demand for eco-friendly packaging, and the market potential for degradable materials is huge. Germany, the Netherlands and other countries rank among the top 89% in terms of import volume.
In the first four months of 2025, China's exports to ASEAN increased by 12.6%, and the rise of e-commerce in Southeast Asia has driven the demand for express packaging by 410.
The trend of environmental protection drives the demand for degradable materials
Eight departments in China have required that non-biodegradable plastic packaging bags be gradually banned by 2025. The potential for biodegradable plastic substitution in the express delivery industry is approximately 1 million tons.
The production capacity of degradable materials (such as PBAT) is rapidly being laid out
Ii. Foreign Trade Situation and Policy Support
Export growth and policy dividends
In the first four months of 2025, China's exports of goods trade increased by 7.5%, with mechanical and electrical products accounting for 60.1%. However, exports of labor products (including packaging bags) decreased by 1.6%, indicating that traditional products need to upgrade their added value by 410.
Export rebate policy: Packaging bags that meet the conditions can enjoy value-added tax and consumption tax rebates for export, enhancing the competitiveness of enterprises.
Compliance and certification requirements
The main standards include ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), FDA (U.S. Food Grade Certification) and the EU REACH regulation 9.
Environmentally friendly packaging must be certified with degradable material labels (such as the China Express Packaging Green Product Certification). 7.
Iii. Main Export Strategies and Challenges
Efficient supply chain and cross-border e-commerce layout
Semi-managed model: Alibaba International Station offers logistics fulfillment and marketing activity support, lowering the threshold for small and medium-sized enterprises to go global, especially suitable for plastic packaging bag enterprises.
Overseas warehouse layout: There is a strong demand for light-blocking and smart curtains in places like Israel. The logistics efficiency (8-10 days for air delivery) can be improved by 2.
Diversified market expansion
Competition in traditional markets (the United States and Europe) is fierce, while demand in emerging markets such as Latin America (Brazil and Mexico) and Africa (Nigeria) is growing, but local regulatory differences need to be addressed.
By taking advantage of the RCEP agreement, we can explore the Southeast Asian market (such as Vietnam and Malaysia) and reduce tariff barriers.
Product innovation and added value enhancement
Lightweight and intelligence: Develop lightweight and durable packaging bags, integrating smart labels (such as temperature and humidity monitoring) to meet the demands of the high-end market.
Design differentiation: Incorporate elements of national trends or customized patterns to enhance cultural added value (for instance, Ningbo enterprises have achieved a 40% increase in sales through national style design). 2.
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