Global Compostable Packaging Market Size & Outlook

The global compostable packaging market size was estimated at USD 78.0 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 114.0 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$78.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$114.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
6.7%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global compostable packaging market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global compostable packaging market highlights

  • The global compostable packaging market generated a revenue of USD 78.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 114.0 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 6.7% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, polylactic acid (pla) accounted for a revenue of USD 58.1 million in 2024.
  • Wood is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, Australia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 78.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 114.0 million
Growth rate6.7% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentPolylactic acid (pla)
Fastest growing segmentWood
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPolyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), Bamboo, Wood, Polylactic Acid (PLA), Cellulose

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 31.3% of the global compostable packaging market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Australia is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 4.4 million by 2030.

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Compostable Packaging Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Smartsolve View profile 11-50 Bowling Green, Ohio, United States, North America https://www.smartsolve.com/
Hoşgör Plastik View profile 51-100 Mustafakemalpasa, Bursa, Turkey, Europe https://hosgorplastik.com
Clearwater Paper View profile 1001-5000 Spokane, Washington, United States, North America http://clearwaterpaper.com
Eurocell View profile 1001-5000 Alfreton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.eurocell.co.uk/
Rengo View profile 10001+ Nakanoshima, Osaka, Japan, Asia https://www.rengo.co.jp/
Tetra Pak View profile 10001+ Denton, Texas, United States, North America http://www.tetrapak.com
Westrock Company View profile 51-100 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, North America https://www.westrockusa.com/en/#
Bemis Manufacturing View profile 1001-5000 Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, United States, North America http://www.bemismfg.com
Stora Enso View profile 10001+ Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland, Europe http://www.storaenso.com
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC View profile 47000 Beech Hill, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, Dublin, Ireland, D04 N2R2 https://www.smurfitkappa.com
DS Smith PLC View profile 29672 1 Paddington Square, Level 3, London, United Kingdom, W2 1DL https://www.dssmith.com
International Paper Co View profile 39000 6400 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN, United States, 38197 https://www.internationalpaper.com
WestRock Co View profile 56100 1000 Abernathy Road, North East, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30328 https://www.westrock.com
Mondi PLC View profile 21773 The Heights, Brooklands, Ground Floor, Building 5, Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom, KT13 0NY https://www.mondigroup.com
Amcor PLC View profile 41000 83 Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS30 8XP https://www.amcor.com
Basf SE View profile 111855 Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 https://www.basf.com

Global compostable packaging market outlook

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Polylactic acid (pla) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 74.49% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global compostable packaging market based on polyhydroxyalkanoate (pha), bamboo, wood, polylactic acid (pla), cellulose covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Compostable Packaging Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Polylactic Acid (PLA)
    • Cellulose
    • Bamboo
    • Wood
    • Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
  • Global Compostable Packaging Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Bags
    • Trays
    • Pouches
    • Films
    • Other Product
  • Global Compostable Packaging Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Food and Beverages
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Cosmetics
    • Other Application

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