Global Compostable & Biodegradable Refuse Bags Market Size & Outlook

The global compostable & biodegradable refuse bags market size was estimated at USD 397.8 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 610.5 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$397.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$610.5
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
7.6%
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Worldwide

Global compostable & biodegradable refuse bags market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global compostable & biodegradable refuse bags market highlights

  • The global compostable & biodegradable refuse bags market generated a revenue of USD 397.8 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 610.5 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 7.6% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, polylactic acid (pla) accounted for a revenue of USD 299.0 million in 2024.
  • Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 397.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 610.5 million
Growth rate7.6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentPolylactic acid (pla)
Fastest growing segmentPolyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPolylactic Acid (PLA), Polybutylene Succinate (PBS), Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT), Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 22.0% of the global compostable & biodegradable refuse bags market in 2024.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, China is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 111.4 million by 2030.

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Compostable & Biodegradable Refuse Bags Market Scope

Compostable & biodegradable refuse bags market segmentation & scope
Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT)
Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)
Others
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
7 to 20 Gallons
20 to 30 Gallons
30 to 40 Gallons

Compostable & Biodegradable Refuse Bags Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
The Compost Bag Company View profile 11-50 Herent, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium, Europe https://compostbag.eu
QuickPack View profile 51-100 Renningen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe https://www.quickpack.de/
Plastiroll View profile - Ylöjärvi, Western Finland, Finland, Europe http://www.plastiroll.fi/fi
CeDo View profile 1001-5000 Telford, Telford and Wrekin, United Kingdom, Europe http://www.cedo.com/
Simpac View profile 1-10 Incheon, Inch'on-jikhalsi, South Korea, Asia http://www.simpac.co.kr
Polybags View profile 51-100 Greenford, Ealing, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.polybags.co.uk
Plast-up View profile 1-10 Saint-romain-lachalm, Auvergne, France, Europe https://www.plast-up.com
Terdex View profile 51-100 Marienhagen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe https://www.terdex.com
Sphere View profile 1-10 Walnut, California, United States, North America https://www.oursphere.org/
Clondalkin Group View profile 1001-5000 Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Europe http://www.clondalkingroup.com/
BioBag International View profile 11-50 Askim, Ostfold, Norway, Europe https://biobagworld.com
Vegware View profile 101-250 Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.vegware.com/uk-en/
Mondi PLC View profile 21773 The Heights, Brooklands, Ground Floor, Building 5, Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom, KT13 0NY https://www.mondigroup.com

Global compostable & biodegradable refuse bags market outlook

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Polylactic acid (pla) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 75.16% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global compostable & biodegradable refuse bags market based on polylactic acid (pla), polybutylene succinate (pbs), polybutylene adipate terephthalate (pbat), polyhydroxyalkanoate (pha) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Compostable & Biodegradable Refuse Bags Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT)
    • Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)
    • Others
    • Polylactic Acid (PLA)
    • Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
  • Global Compostable & Biodegradable Refuse Bags Capacity Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • 7 to 20 Gallons
    • 40 to 55 Gallons
    • Above 55 Gallons
    • 20 to 30 Gallons
    • 30 to 40 Gallons
  • Global Compostable & Biodegradable Refuse Bags Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Institutional
    • Industrial
    • Retail & Consumer

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