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Compostable Packaging Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 28, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20819322

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Compostable Packaging Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses compostable packaging market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for compostable packaging ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The compostable packaging market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Material: Polylactic Acid (PLA); Wheat Straw Fiber; Talc-Filled Polylactic Acid (TPLA) And Crystallized Polylactic Acid (CPLA); Cellulose; Bamboo; Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA); Other Materials

2) By Application: Bags; Pouches; Trays; Tapes; Mailer Bags; Films; Clamshells

3) By End Use: Food And Beverages; Pharmaceuticals; Personal Care And Cosmetics; Other End Uses

Subsegments:

1) By Polylactic Acid (PLA): PLA-Based Films; PLA-Coated Papers; PLA Containers and Trays

2) By Wheat Straw Fiber: Wheat Straw Paper and Board; Wheat Straw-Based Molded Packaging

3) By Talc-Filled Polylactic Acid (TPLA) and Crystallized Polylactic Acid (CPLA): TPLA-Based Packaging; CPLA-Based Cutlery, Cups, and Containers

4) By Cellulose: Cellulose Films; Cellulose-Based Wraps and Containers; Cellulose Fiber Packaging

5) By Bamboo: Bamboo Fiber Packaging; Bamboo Trays, Plates, and Cutlery; Bamboo-Based Containers

6) By Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA): PHA-Based Films and Wraps; PHA Containers and Packaging

7) By Other Materials: Mushroom Packaging; Seaweed-Based Packaging; Palm Leaf Packaging; Cornstarch-Based Packaging

Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation; Amcor Plc; Smurfit Kappa; Stora Enso; DS Smith; Mondi Plc; Rengo Co Ltd; Huhtamaki Oyj; Klabin SA; Holmen Iggesund; Carvajal Empaques SA; Vegware Ltd; NatureWorks LLC; Plantic Technologies Ltd; Novamont SpA; TIPA Corp; Biome Technologies Plc; Total Corbion PLA BV; Reyma Oficial; Ultra-Green Packaging Inc

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Compostable Packaging Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Compostable Packaging Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Compostable Packaging Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Compostable Packaging Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
4.1.2 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.3 Biotechnology, Genomics & Precision Medicine
4.1.4 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.5 Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increasing Adoption Of Bio-Based Packaging Materials
4.2.2 Rising Demand For Certified Compostable Products
4.2.3 Expansion Of Food-Grade Compostable Packaging
4.2.4 Growing Use Of Fiber-Based Alternatives
4.2.5 Enhanced Focus On Sustainable Packaging Design
5. Compostable Packaging Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Food And Beverage Companies
5.2 Pharmaceutical Companies
5.3 Personal Care Brands
5.4 Retail And E-Commerce Companies
5.5 Packaging Manufacturers
6. Compostable Packaging Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Compostable Packaging Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Compostable Packaging PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Compostable Packaging Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Compostable Packaging Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Compostable Packaging Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Compostable Packaging Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Compostable Packaging Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Polylactic Acid (PLA), Wheat Straw Fiber, Talc-Filled Polylactic Acid (TPLA) And Crystallized Polylactic Acid (CPLA), Cellulose, Bamboo, Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), Other Materials
9.2. Global Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Bags, Pouches, Trays, Tapes, Mailer Bags, Films, Clamshells
9.3. Global Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Food And Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care And Cosmetics, Other End Uses
9.4. Global Compostable Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Polylactic Acid (PLA), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
PLA-Based Films, PLA-Coated Papers, PLA Containers and Trays
9.5. Global Compostable Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Wheat Straw Fiber, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Wheat Straw Paper and Board, Wheat Straw-Based Molded Packaging
9.6. Global Compostable Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Talc-Filled Polylactic Acid (TPLA) and Crystallized Polylactic Acid (CPLA), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
TPLA-Based Packaging, CPLA-Based Cutlery, Cups, and Containers
9.7. Global Compostable Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Cellulose, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Cellulose Films, Cellulose-Based Wraps and Containers, Cellulose Fiber Packaging
9.8. Global Compostable Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Bamboo, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Bamboo Fiber Packaging, Bamboo Trays, Plates, and Cutlery, Bamboo-Based Containers
9.9. Global Compostable Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
PHA-Based Films and Wraps, PHA Containers and Packaging
9.10. Global Compostable Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Materials, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Mushroom Packaging, Seaweed-Based Packaging, Palm Leaf Packaging, Cornstarch-Based Packaging
10. Compostable Packaging Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Compostable Packaging Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Compostable Packaging Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Compostable Packaging Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Compostable Packaging Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Compostable Packaging Market
12.1. China Compostable Packaging Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Compostable Packaging Market
13.1. India Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Compostable Packaging Market
14.1. Japan Compostable Packaging Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Compostable Packaging Market
15.1. Australia Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Compostable Packaging Market
16.1. Indonesia Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Compostable Packaging Market
17.1. South Korea Compostable Packaging Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Compostable Packaging Market
18.1. Taiwan Compostable Packaging Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Compostable Packaging Market
19.1. South East Asia Compostable Packaging Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Compostable Packaging Market
20.1. Western Europe Compostable Packaging Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Compostable Packaging Market
21.1. UK Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Compostable Packaging Market
22.1. Germany Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Compostable Packaging Market
23.1. France Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Compostable Packaging Market
24.1. Italy Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Compostable Packaging Market
25.1. Spain Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Compostable Packaging Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Compostable Packaging Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Compostable Packaging Market
27.1. Russia Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Compostable Packaging Market
28.1. North America Compostable Packaging Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Compostable Packaging Market
29.1. USA Compostable Packaging Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Compostable Packaging Market
30.1. Canada Compostable Packaging Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Compostable Packaging Market
31.1. South America Compostable Packaging Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Compostable Packaging Market
32.1. Brazil Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Compostable Packaging Market
33.1. Middle East Compostable Packaging Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Compostable Packaging Market
34.1. Africa Compostable Packaging Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Compostable Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Compostable Packaging Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Compostable Packaging Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Compostable Packaging Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Compostable Packaging Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Compostable Packaging Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. BASF SE Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Amcor Plc Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Smurfit Kappa Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Stora Enso Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Compostable Packaging Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
DS Smith, Mondi Plc, Rengo Co Ltd, Huhtamaki Oyj, Klabin SA, Holmen Iggesund, Carvajal Empaques SA, Vegware Ltd, NatureWorks LLC, Plantic Technologies Ltd, Novamont SpA, TIPA Corp, Biome Technologies Plc, Total Corbion PLA BV, Reyma Oficial
38. Global Compostable Packaging Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Compostable Packaging Market
40. Compostable Packaging Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Compostable Packaging Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Compostable Packaging Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Compostable Packaging Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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