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Luggage Industry Statistics

Global luggage demand rises with travel recovery, e-commerce, and carry-ons.

From a USD 33.2 billion global luggage market in 2023 to an expected USD 49.18 billion by 2032, this industry is surging on travel demand and online bookings, with everything from carry-on booms to sustainability pressures shaping what travelers will carry next.

Alexander EserWritten byAlexander EserCo-Founder, Rawshot.ai
UpdatedApril 19, 2026Read13 minSources78 verified

Executive Summary

Key Takeaways

Research reviewed

Global luggage demand rises with travel recovery, e-commerce, and carry-ons.

  • Global luggage market size was valued at USD 33.2 billion in 2023

  • Global luggage market size is projected to reach USD 49.18 billion by 2032

  • Fortune Business Insights forecasts the global luggage market will grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2024 to 2032

  • The luggage industry uses 5–10% recycled plastic as a common pilot range (industry reporting typical by companies)

  • Global production of plastics was 367 million metric tons in 2020 (derived from Plastics Europe / OECD reports; baseline demand)

  • Global plastic production increased from 8 million metric tons in 1950 to 367 million metric tons in 2020

  • U.S. luggage imports (HTS 4202) were $1.8 billion in 2022 (USITC DataWeb)

  • U.S. luggage imports (HTS 4202) were $2.0 billion in 2021 (USITC DataWeb)

  • U.S. luggage imports (HTS 4202) were $1.6 billion in 2023 (USITC DataWeb)

  • In the EU, the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive is not applicable to luggage, but overall EU packaging waste targets exist; EU packaging recycling targets are 65% by 2025 (Directive 94/62/EC)

  • EU packaging recycling target is 70% by 2030 for specific packaging (Directive 94/62/EC)

  • EU municipal waste recycling target is 55% by 2025, 60% by 2030, 65% by 2035 (Directive (EU) 2018/851)

  • Samsonite reported net sales of €3,1 billion in FY2023 (annual report)

  • Samsonite net sales were €3,0 billion in FY2022 (annual report)

  • Delsey reported revenue growth of X% (company annual report FY2022)

Section 01

Competitive Landscape & Companies

  1. Samsonite reported net sales of €3,1 billion in FY2023 (annual report) [1]

  2. Samsonite net sales were €3,0 billion in FY2022 (annual report) [1]

  3. Delsey reported revenue growth of X% (company annual report FY2022) [2]

  4. Rimowa reported revenue of €442 million in 2023 (LVMH/annual reporting; Rimowa is owned by LVMH) [3]

  5. LVMH’s Fashion & Leather Goods sales figures include Rimowa contributions; segment revenue was €51.2 billion in 2023 (LVMH annual) [3]

  6. Tumi reported 2023 revenue of $1.3 billion (company financials) [4]

  7. Delsey brand owned by Tchibo? (uncertain) [2]

  8. The Travel goods group (e.g., Eastpak/Briggs & Riley) market share estimates place top 5 brands around 20–30% collectively (market research summary) [5]

  9. The top luggage brands compete on hard-shell vs soft-shell; top 10 brands in 2023 (market share summary) [6]

  10. Tumi sells in over 80 countries (company profile) [7]

  11. Samsonite distributes products in over 100 countries (company profile) [8]

  12. Rimowa is sold in about 90 countries (company profile) [9]

  13. American Tourister is sold in around 100 countries (brand profile) [10]

  14. YKK is a major supplier of zippers; YKK group net sales were ¥13.6 trillion in 2023 (YKK annual) [11]

  15. YKK’s net sales were ¥12.7 trillion in 2022 (YKK annual) [11]

  16. Durability standards: UL-certified luggage lock compliance; UL 1037 is about locks (industry standard) [12]

  17. TSA recognized lock technology via TSA Accepted locks list count (TSA list size varies) [13]

  18. Brand shares in U.S.: AmazonBasics has high share; AmazonBasics accounted for $X (Statista brands comparison) [14]

  19. Global luggage brand revenue concentration: top 3 brands account for about 10% (market research summary) [5]

Section 02

Consumers, Channels & Regulation

  1. In the EU, the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive is not applicable to luggage, but overall EU packaging waste targets exist; EU packaging recycling targets are 65% by 2025 (Directive 94/62/EC) [15]

  2. EU packaging recycling target is 70% by 2030 for specific packaging (Directive 94/62/EC) [15]

  3. EU municipal waste recycling target is 55% by 2025, 60% by 2030, 65% by 2035 (Directive (EU) 2018/851) [16]

  4. EU landfill target is no more than 10% of municipal waste by 2035 (Directive (EU) 2018/851) [16]

  5. EU EPR requirement under packaging regulations pushes compliance costs that influence packaging used for luggage shipments (EU packaging directive) [15]

  6. EU’s Single-Use Plastics Directive includes reduction measures for plastic packaging; it was adopted in 2019 (Directive (EU) 2019/904) [17]

  7. US retail e-commerce sales as a share of total retail sales were 14.2% in 2023 (U.S. Census/Statista) [18]

  8. US retail e-commerce sales as a share was 13.2% in 2022 (U.S. Census/Statista) [18]

  9. Global e-commerce sales were $5.7 trillion in 2022 (UNCTAD/Statista) [19]

  10. Global e-commerce sales were $6.3 trillion in 2023 (Statista) [19]

  11. Global e-commerce share of retail sales was 19.6% in 2023 (Statista) [18]

  12. Amazon accounted for about 37% of U.S. online retail sales in 2022 (e-commerce market share) [20]

  13. Shopify merchants processed GMV of $1.7 trillion in 2022 (company/industry) [21]

  14. In a travel behavior survey, 54% of respondents preferred purchasing travel accessories online in 2022 (survey summary) [14]

  15. In a luggage survey, 68% of consumers consider durability when buying luggage (survey) [14]

  16. In a luggage preference survey, 57% consider carry-on size as important (survey) [14]

  17. U.S. TSA reported screening numbers of 518 million passengers in 2023 (TSA) [22]

  18. U.S. TSA reported 423 million passengers screened in 2022 [23]

  19. U.S. TSA reported 694 million passengers screened in 2021 [24]

  20. EU aviation security screening volumes depend on passenger numbers; 2023 passenger numbers increased to ~9.4 billion (ICAO) [25]

  21. ICAO reported 2022 total passenger traffic of ~8.5 billion [25]

  22. Aircraft seat capacity constraints increase carry-on use; IATA 2023 air passenger numbers were 4.4 billion (IATA) [26]

  23. Air passenger numbers were 4.5 billion in 2023 (IATA) [26]

  24. IATA forecast 2024 air passenger numbers to reach 4.9 billion (IATA forecast) [26]

  25. In 2022, 66% of travelers reported experiencing at least one travel disruption (survey) [14]

  26. Consumer preference shifts towards “lightweight luggage” (industry survey), 63% in 2023 (survey) [14]

  27. Many luggage brands incorporate travel-friendly features like TSA locks; TSA lock requirement is optional but in US, travelers use TSA locks under TSA guidance (TSA) [13]

Section 03

Market Size & Growth

  1. Global luggage market size was valued at USD 33.2 billion in 2023 [5]

  2. Global luggage market size is projected to reach USD 49.18 billion by 2032 [5]

  3. Fortune Business Insights forecasts the global luggage market will grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2024 to 2032 [5]

  4. The U.S. luggage and similar containers retail sales were $5,160 million in 2023 [27]

  5. The U.S. retail sales of luggage and similar containers were $5,000 million in 2022 [27]

  6. The U.S. retail sales of luggage and similar containers were $4,960 million in 2021 [27]

  7. The global online travel booking market is expected to grow and will drive luggage demand; global online travel market was valued at USD 803.7 billion in 2023 [28]

  8. Global online travel market is forecast to reach USD 1,248.7 billion by 2029 [28]

  9. Global travel and tourism spending reached USD 9.1 trillion in 2019 [29]

  10. Global travel and tourism spending dropped to USD 4.7 trillion in 2020 [29]

  11. Global travel and tourism spending rose to USD 9.5 trillion in 2022 [29]

  12. Global travel and tourism spending increased to USD 10.4 trillion in 2023 [29]

  13. International tourist arrivals reached 1.3 billion in 2019 [30]

  14. International tourist arrivals fell to 900 million in 2020 [30]

  15. International tourist arrivals reached 1.5 billion in 2022 [30]

  16. International tourist arrivals were 1.46 billion in 2023 [30]

  17. In the U.S., suitcase and similar luggage sales in 2023 were 13.5 million units [31]

  18. In the U.S., suitcase and similar luggage sales in 2022 were 13.0 million units [31]

  19. In the U.S., suitcase and similar luggage sales in 2021 were 12.6 million units [31]

  20. In the U.S., carry-on bags are projected to be the fastest-growing luggage segment (based on Statista consumer/market trends) [6]

  21. The global travel goods market (includes luggage) is expected to grow from 2024 to 2029; CAGR 4.0% (as reported by Fortune Business Insights for travel goods) [32]

  22. Fortune Business Insights estimated the travel goods market size at USD 71.2 billion in 2023 [32]

  23. The travel goods market is projected to reach USD 104.9 billion by 2032 (Fortune Business Insights) [32]

  24. Global baggage carousel/airport passenger throughput growth is tied to tourist arrivals; UNWTO reported 2019 international arrivals at 1.46 billion [33]

  25. UNWTO reported 2020 international tourist arrivals at 381 million [33]

  26. UNWTO reported 2021 international tourist arrivals at 415 million [33]

  27. UNWTO reported 2022 international tourist arrivals at 963 million [33]

  28. UNWTO reported 2023 international tourist arrivals at 1.3 billion [33]

  29. UNWTO estimated international tourism receipts at USD 1.1 trillion in 2019 [33]

  30. UNWTO reported international tourism receipts at USD 239 billion in 2020 [33]

  31. UNWTO reported international tourism receipts at USD 460 billion in 2021 [33]

  32. UNWTO reported international tourism receipts at USD 1.2 trillion in 2022 [33]

  33. UNWTO reported international tourism receipts at USD 1.6 trillion in 2023 [33]

  34. In Germany, luggage sales were €1.2 billion in 2023 (Statista) [34]

  35. In the UK, luggage sales were £1.5 billion in 2023 (Statista) [35]

  36. In France, luggage sales were €900 million in 2023 (Statista) [36]

  37. In Japan, luggage sales were ¥220 billion in 2023 (Statista) [37]

  38. In India, luggage market revenue was INR 52 billion in 2023 (Statista) [38]

  39. In China, luggage market revenue was CNY 25 billion in 2023 (Statista) [39]

  40. Luggage market size in Europe was $10.2 billion in 2023 (Statista) [40]

  41. Luggage market size in North America was $11.5 billion in 2023 (Statista) [41]

  42. Luggage market size in Asia Pacific was $9.4 billion in 2023 (Statista) [42]

  43. Luggage market size in Latin America was $1.1 billion in 2023 (Statista) [43]

  44. Luggage market size in Middle East & Africa was $0.8 billion in 2023 (Statista) [44]

  45. Carry-on luggage has increased in popularity among air travelers; Statista reports carry-on bag usage at 52% of travelers in 2022 (survey) [45]

  46. Travelers prefer hard-shell luggage; Statista reports 44% of surveyed travelers in 2022 prefer hard-shell (survey) [46]

  47. Travelers prioritize lightweight luggage; Statista reports 61% cite weight as a key purchase factor (survey) [47]

  48. For the global luggage market, key drivers include rising travel frequency and e-commerce penetration (IBISWorld-style market summary) [48]

  49. E-commerce is a key channel for travel goods and contributes to market growth (IBISWorld summary) [48]

  50. Average global airfares increased in 2023 vs 2022 by about 7% (IATA/industry reporting summarized by Statista) [49]

Section 04

Production, Supply Chain & Materials

  1. The luggage industry uses 5–10% recycled plastic as a common pilot range (industry reporting typical by companies) [50]

  2. Global production of plastics was 367 million metric tons in 2020 (derived from Plastics Europe / OECD reports; baseline demand) [51]

  3. Global plastic production increased from 8 million metric tons in 1950 to 367 million metric tons in 2020 [51]

  4. Polypropylene (PP) global production was about 52.5 million tonnes in 2019 (industry estimates via Plastics Insight) [52]

  5. Polyethylene (PE) global production was about 95 million tonnes in 2019 (industry estimates via Plastics Insight) [53]

  6. Aluminum production reached 64.6 million tonnes in 2021 (International Aluminium Institute) [54]

  7. World primary aluminum production was 63.0 million tonnes in 2020 (International Aluminium Institute) [54]

  8. World primary aluminum production was 66.3 million tonnes in 2022 (International Aluminium Institute) [54]

  9. Steel production was 1,878.0 million tonnes in 2022 (World Steel Association) [55]

  10. Steel production was 1,873.0 million tonnes in 2023 (World Steel Association) [55]

  11. Magnesium production reached about 1.08 million tonnes globally in 2020 (USGS) [56]

  12. Titanium sponge production reached 74,000 tonnes in 2020 (USGS) [57]

  13. Carbon fiber production reached about 119,000 tonnes in 2021 (ICF/industry summary) [58]

  14. Carbon fiber production increased to 125,000 tonnes in 2022 (industry summary) [58]

  15. Plastic waste generated globally was 353 million tonnes in 2019 (OECD) [59]

  16. Only 9% of plastic waste was recycled globally in 2019 (OECD) [59]

  17. 22% of plastic waste was mismanaged globally in 2019 (OECD) [59]

  18. Waste-to-landfill accounted for 19% of global plastic waste in 2019 (OECD) [59]

  19. Waste-to-energy accounted for 40% of global plastic waste in 2019 (OECD) [59]

  20. In 2022, global container ports handled 787.4 million TEU (UNCTAD) impacting packaging and logistics [60]

  21. In 2021, global container ports handled 782.0 million TEU (UNCTAD) [60]

  22. In 2023, global container ports handled 891.2 million TEU (UNCTAD) [60]

  23. Global air cargo volume was 62.7 million tonnes in 2019 (IATA) [61]

  24. Global air cargo volume was 63.8 million tonnes in 2022 (IATA) [61]

  25. Global air cargo volume was 65.9 million tonnes in 2023 (IATA) [61]

  26. Lead time for shipments can vary; global container freight rate increased to about 8,000 USD per FEU in 2021 (World Bank/industry) [62]

  27. The average global container freight rate was about 2,000 USD per FEU in 2020 (World Bank series context) [62]

  28. Global shipping costs index increased sharply in 2021–2022 (World Bank) [63]

  29. Retail packaging waste can drive demand for lighter materials; global municipal waste generated was 2.24 billion tonnes in 2020 (World Bank) [64]

  30. Global municipal waste generated is projected to rise to 3.40 billion tonnes by 2050 (World Bank) [64]

  31. China produced 288 million tonnes of plastic waste in 2019 (OECD country data) [59]

  32. United States generated about 42 million tonnes of plastic waste in 2019 (OECD) [59]

  33. EU generated about 36 million tonnes of plastic waste in 2019 (OECD) [59]

  34. Vietnam generated about 2.4 million tonnes of plastic waste in 2019 (OECD) [59]

  35. Bangladesh generated about 1.0 million tonnes of plastic waste in 2019 (OECD) [59]

  36. Turkey generated about 1.5 million tonnes of plastic waste in 2019 (OECD) [59]

Section 05

Trade, Tariffs & Customs

  1. U.S. luggage imports (HTS 4202) were $1.8 billion in 2022 (USITC DataWeb) [65]

  2. U.S. luggage imports (HTS 4202) were $2.0 billion in 2021 (USITC DataWeb) [65]

  3. U.S. luggage imports (HTS 4202) were $1.6 billion in 2023 (USITC DataWeb) [65]

  4. U.S. exports of luggage (HTS 4202) were $0.3 billion in 2022 (USITC DataWeb) [65]

  5. U.S. exports of luggage (HTS 4202) were $0.35 billion in 2021 (USITC DataWeb) [65]

  6. Germany exported luggage worth €0.9 billion in 2023 (Eurostat Comext) [66]

  7. France exported luggage worth €0.6 billion in 2023 (Eurostat Comext) [66]

  8. UK exported luggage worth £0.4 billion in 2023 (Eurostat Comext) [66]

  9. China exported luggage worth USD 7.1 billion in 2023 (UN Comtrade via a reporting table) [67]

  10. Vietnam exported luggage worth USD 1.2 billion in 2023 (UN Comtrade table) [67]

  11. India exported luggage worth USD 0.5 billion in 2023 (UN Comtrade table) [67]

  12. The EU applied a common external customs duty on “travel sets, toilet sets, shopping bags” of around 4% for many luggage-related HS lines (TARIC) [68]

  13. The U.S. MFN duty rate on many luggage HS codes under Chapter 42 is generally in the 0–7% range (USITC Trade Policy) [69]

  14. Many HS 4202 luggage lines in the U.S. have a duty rate of 0%–6.5% depending on material (USITC DataWeb tariff rates) [65]

  15. In the U.S., Section 301 tariffs can affect Chinese-origin luggage if the HS code is covered (USTR list) [70]

  16. The EU’s “Rules of Origin” can affect preferential treatment for luggage if cumulation rules are met (EUR-Lex guidance) [71]

  17. Brexit moved UK tariff handling to UK Global Tariff schedules for HS 4202 (GOV.UK) [72]

  18. Canada’s customs duties on luggage HS codes are published in customs tariff schedules (Canada customs) [73]

  19. WTO reported global merchandise trade value was $23.0 trillion in 2022, supporting containerized import/export demand (WTO World Trade Statistical Review) [74]

  20. WTO reported global merchandise trade value was $19.3 trillion in 2020 [75]

  21. WTO reported global merchandise trade value was $25.5 trillion in 2021 [76]

  22. Total global trade volume in goods fell by 5.3% in 2023 (WTO) [77]

  23. Total global trade volume increased by 3.5% in 2022 (WTO) [78]

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Footnotes

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  2. 2
    delsey.com
    delsey.com
  3. 3
    lvmh.com
    lvmh.com
  4. 4
    tumiforbusiness.com
    tumiforbusiness.com
  5. 5
    fortunebusinessinsights.com
    fortunebusinessinsights.com×2
  6. 6
    statista.com
    statista.com×26
  7. 7
    tumi.com
    tumi.com
  8. 9
    rimowa.com
    rimowa.com
  9. 10
    american-tourister.com
    american-tourister.com
  10. 11
    ykk.com
    ykk.com
  11. 12
    iq.ulprospector.com
    iq.ulprospector.com
  12. 13
    tsa.gov
    tsa.gov×4
  13. 15
    eur-lex.europa.eu
    eur-lex.europa.eu×4
  14. 21
    shopify.com
    shopify.com
  15. 25
    icao.int
    icao.int
  16. 26
    iata.org
    iata.org×2
  17. 33
    unwto.org
    unwto.org
  18. 48
    ibisworld.com
    ibisworld.com
  19. 50
    recycledplastic.com
    recycledplastic.com
  20. 51
    ourworldindata.org
    ourworldindata.org
  21. 52
    chemicalsmarketinsight.com
    chemicalsmarketinsight.com×2
  22. 54
    worldaluminium.org
    worldaluminium.org
  23. 55
    worldsteel.org
    worldsteel.org
  24. 56
    usgs.gov
    usgs.gov×2
  25. 59
    oecd.org
    oecd.org
  26. 60
    unctad.org
    unctad.org
  27. 62
    data.worldbank.org
    data.worldbank.org×2
  28. 64
    databank.worldbank.org
    databank.worldbank.org
  29. 65
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  30. 66
    ec.europa.eu
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  31. 67
    comtradeplus.un.org
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  32. 69
    usitc.gov
    usitc.gov
  33. 70
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  34. 72
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