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Why are the prices of plastic bags rising?

For several months now, the global commodity market has been going through a phase of unusual instability. Between geopolitical tensions, rising energy costs and logistical disruptions, many industrial sectors are being affected.

And plastic packaging, discreet but essential, is at the forefront.

At CORVALL, a European manufacturer of plastic and paper bags since 1973, we accompany our customers in this changing context with a clear objective: to guarantee continuity, without compromising quality.

Analysis.

An increase in costs that begins long before the stock market

A plastic bag is the result of a complex value chain.

  • Directly dependent on petrochemical-based raw materials
  • Its transformation requires energy and industrial processes
  • Its distribution involves transport and logistics

In the current context, these three pillars are under pressure simultaneously.
Result: a structural increase in production costs.

Why this rise is inevitable today

Several factors accumulate:

  • 📈 Increase in the price of energy
  • 🌍 Instability in the supply of raw materials
  • 🚢 High logistics costs
  • 📜 Evolving regulatory requirements

In other words, the cost of a plastic bag no longer depends solely on its manufacture, but on a much more volatile global ecosystem.

What we’re doing to limit the impact

Adjusting prices is never a trivial decision. That’s why at CORVALL we continuously activate different levers:

  • Industrial optimisation (automated production, European circuits)
  • Selection of responsible subjects
  • Carbon footprint reduction (CO₂ neutral plant)
  • Stock-keeping in certain ranges to limit volatility

But above all – and this is where real value is generated for our customers
👉 We develop and propose increasingly intelligent solutions.

What if the best answer was… recycled plastic?

In Spain and Portugal, recycled plastic is now a consolidated standard in the market. Companies have integrated it as a logical and concrete solution, balancing competitiveness and responsibility.

At CORVALL, it has three key advantages:

1. An economical, agile and efficient solution in production

The recycled plastic used by CORVALL is a standardized raw material, available from stock in large volumes.

👉 Result:

  • a more competitive subject thanks to economies of scale
  • Increased availability to launch productions
  • Optimized manufacturing and delivery times

In a context where uncertainty can affect supplies, recycling is consolidating itself as a particularly effective option for securing orders… optimizing costs and maintaining the quality of the bags.

2. A quality equivalent to traditional plastic

Strength, durability and functionality: the performance is equivalent to that of virgin plastic bags.

3. A Brand Equity Lever

Using recycled plastic allows:

  • Valuing a responsible commitment
  • Respond to consumer expectations
  • Reinforce brand image

Result: a market standard that makes a difference

(read our news Why choose recycled plastic bags for your business)

Rethinking the plastic bag as a strategic tool

Nowadays, a plastic bag is no longer just a product.

It is:

  • A branded support
  • A cost management tool
  • A key element of operational efficiency

Companies that anticipate these changes don’t suffer from the market: they adapt intelligently.

What to remember

Yes, prices evolve. But this evolution is part of a broader transformation of the sector. And in this context, there are two approaches:

  • suffer fluctuations
  • or adapt decisions to turn them into a performance lever

At CORVALL, we are convinced that the second option is always the most sustainable – both economically and strategically.

In practice, which is the best option for your company?

Each need is unique: sector, volumes, operational requirements, brand positioning…

👉 For this reason, our teams accompany each customer to identify the most suitable solution, both in virgin and recycled plastic.

Do you want to explore more stable and competitive solutions?

Contact us at comercial@corvall.com to discover the options best suited to your business.

Discover our recycled plastic bags.