Plastic bag line from China: machines, output and investment

By I&R Group, Jiaxing. Reviewed October 3, 2026.

A line to blow plastic film and convert it into bags: shopping, garbage, packaging or biodegradable, from the film blowing machine to the bag maker.

Machines in the line: Plastic extrusion lines, Packaging machines
Output: 10 to 200 kg/h of bags, by film width and bag maker speed
Power: Blower drive 7.5–30 kW; a larger setup runs around 60–65 kW total
Space: The film blower is tall; the bag maker is in line with it, plus resin and roll storage
Staff: 2–4 per shift
Lead time: About 30–60 days to build, plus sea freight and clearance
Investment (FOB, indicative): USD 6,900–45,000 for the film blowing machine; USD 50,000–500,000 for a complete bag production line (indicative)

Output, power and investment are indicative ranges that vary with scale. We confirm the exact figures for your line in the quote. · Range source: Made-in-China — film blowing machine prices

Questions buyers ask

Which plastic and bag type?

HDPE, LDPE, or biodegradable resins, and bag types from t-shirt to flat to zip. We set the screw, die and bag maker to your film and bag.

Can I add printing?

Yes. A flexo printer is quoted with the line if you print your bags; otherwise the line makes plain bags.

Want a landed price for your machine?

Send your specs and quantity. We quote FOB or delivered within two business days.

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