According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Compostable Packaging Materials market size was valued at US$ 2553 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 5899 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 12.9% during review period.
Compostable Packaging Materials refer to packaging products made from natural bio-based materials or biodegradable polymers, capable of complete decomposition into water, carbon dioxide, and organic matter through microbial action under specific composting conditions, leaving no toxic residues. These materials must meet international composting standards to ensure efficient degradation in industrial or household composting environments, while also meeting functional packaging requirements such as waterproofing, tear resistance, and printability. Their core objective is to replace traditional plastics, reduce environmental pollution, and promote a circular economy.
The upstream and downstream supply chain of Compostable Packaging Materials begins with the biomass raw material planting and biodegradable polymer synthesis industry, covering the agricultural, chemical and pulp supply links; the midstream includes material modification, product processing and certification and testing services, responsible for transforming raw materials into compliant finished products; the downstream connects to consumer terminals such as food retail, e-commerce logistics and catering services, and ultimately relies on organic waste classification and collection systems and industrial composting facilities to achieve material closed loop. Its overall efficiency is profoundly constrained by policies, regulations and the completeness of recycling infrastructure.
The compostable packaging materials market is evolving from a niche sustainability option into a more deliberate design choice for applications where contamination by food residue is unavoidable and where an organics end of life route can realistically be supported. Demand is strongest in foodservice and fresh food packaging where compostability can simplify sorting decisions and align with broader waste diversion goals, but adoption remains uneven because compostable does not automatically mean composted and many regions still lack consistent collection and processing capacity. Competitive pressure is also intensifying from recyclable mono material solutions that keep improving in performance and cost, so compostable material suppliers increasingly differentiate through reliable runnability on existing converting lines, stable seal and barrier performance, and credible certifications that reduce greenwashing risk for brand owners.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Compostable Packaging Materials market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by company, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Compostable Packaging Materials market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Compostable Packaging Materials market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Compostable Packaging Materials market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Compostable Packaging Materials market shares of main players, in revenue ($ Million), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Compostable Packaging Materials
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Compostable Packaging Materials market based on the following parameters - company overview, revenue, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF, Amcor, Novamont, NatureWorks, Avery Dennison, RKW Group, Taghleef Industries, TC Transcontinental, Walki Plasbel, Sealed Air, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market segmentation
Compostable Packaging Materials market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for Consumption Value by Type and by Application. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Bio-based
Petrochemical-based
Market segment by Compostability Scope
Industrial
Home Use
Market segment by Final Product
Compostable Bags and Films
Compostable Packaging Labels
Others
Market segment by Application
Food and Beverages
Daily Necessities
Medical and Pharmaceutical
Others
Market segment by players, this report covers
BASF
Amcor
Novamont
NatureWorks
Avery Dennison
RKW Group
Taghleef Industries
TC Transcontinental
Walki Plasbel
Sealed Air
SML Group
Elevate Packaging
TIPA Compostable Packaging
Biome Bioplastics
BI-AX International
BioBag
Cortec Packaging
Futamura
Plascon Group
BioLogiQ
Emsur
WestRock
Vegware
beyondGREEN biotech
AMS Compostable
Tetra Pak
Pactiv Evergreen
BioPak
Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives
Plan It Green Printing
Market segment by regions, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia, Italy and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
South America (Brazil, Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 13 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Compostable Packaging Materials product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top players of Compostable Packaging Materials, with revenue, gross margin, and global market share of Compostable Packaging Materials from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Compostable Packaging Materials competitive situation, revenue, and global market share of top players are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4 and 5, to segment the market size by Type and by Application, with consumption value and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, to break the market size data at the country level, with revenue and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Compostable Packaging Materials market forecast, by regions, by Type and by Application, with consumption value, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 11, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 12, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Compostable Packaging Materials.
Chapter 13, to describe Compostable Packaging Materials research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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