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Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032
- RnM4680074 |
- 26 February, 2026 |
- Global |
- 101 Pages |
- GIR |
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According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global PLA Compostable Packaging Film market size was valued at US$ 605 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1555 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 14.6% during review period.
PLA Compostable Packaging Film is a flexible packaging film made primarily from polylactic acid, a biodegradable polymer derived from renewable plant sugars, that is designed to break down under composting conditions into natural components. It is produced as a base film that can be used alone or converted into laminated structures and finished packaging formats, and it is selected when brand owners want a renewable content story alongside compostability and when the application can tolerate the material’s barrier and thermal constraints. In packaging, it is most commonly used for transparent films, lidding, wraps, and certain types of bags and pouches, especially where product requirements and disposal pathways align with composting. The bulk price of PLA Compostable Packaging Film ranges from $3,000 to $8,000 per ton, with the industry's overall gross margin typically between 20% and 40%.
Upstream, the supply chain starts with agricultural feedstocks such as corn or sugarcane, which are processed into fermentable sugars and converted into lactic acid, followed by polymerization into PLA resin and compounding to tailor properties such as toughness, heat resistance, and processability. Film producers then extrude and orient PLA into films and sell rollstock to converters that print, slit, laminate, and form the film into pouches, lidding, overwrap, and other flexible packaging formats, often integrating compostable inks, adhesives, and barrier layers to meet performance needs. Downstream, the primary customers are packaging converters, food and beverage brands, foodservice operators, and retailers, with end markets spanning fresh produce, snacks, bakery, and certified compostable organics bags, and the ultimate value proposition depends on whether local collection and industrial composting systems can reliably accept and process the material after use.
PLA Compostable Packaging Film is moving from a niche sustainability choice toward a more strategically positioned packaging substrate, driven by brand commitments and policy pressure around single use plastics, but its adoption remains highly selective. Demand is strongest where end of life pathways are clear, such as closed loop foodservice, certified organics programs, and applications where contamination makes recycling impractical, while many mainstream flexible packaging uses still favor recyclable structures for cost and performance reasons. Competitive differentiation is increasingly about functional performance rather than compostability alone, including sealability, stiffness, clarity, printability, and the ability to run on high speed converting lines, and suppliers that can offer consistent quality, scalable volumes, and credible certification support are best positioned. Over the next few years, growth is likely to be steady in targeted segments, with periodic volatility tied to resin pricing, regulatory changes, and the pace at which industrial composting infrastructure and collection rules expand.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global PLA Compostable Packaging Film market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, 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 PLA Compostable Packaging Film market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 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 PLA Compostable Packaging Film
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 PLA Compostable Packaging Film market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Amcor, Avery Dennison, Oji Holdings, Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives, RKW Group, Taghleef Industries, BI-AX International, Earthfirst Films (Aluf Plastics), Xiamen Changsu Industrial, Hubei HYF Packaging, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
PLA Compostable Packaging Film 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 in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Monolayer
Multilayer
Market segment by Compostability Scope
Industrial Compostable
Home Compostable
Market segment by Thickness
Ultra-thin
Standard
Thick
Market segment by Application
Food and Beverages
Daily Necessities
Others
Major players covered
Amcor
Avery Dennison
Oji Holdings
Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives
RKW Group
Taghleef Industries
BI-AX International
Earthfirst Films (Aluf Plastics)
Xiamen Changsu Industrial
Hubei HYF Packaging
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe PLA Compostable Packaging Film product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of PLA Compostable Packaging Film, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of PLA Compostable Packaging Film from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the PLA Compostable Packaging Film competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the PLA Compostable Packaging Film breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and PLA Compostable Packaging Film market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of PLA Compostable Packaging Film.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe PLA Compostable Packaging Film sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
- 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
- 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
- 1.3.1 Overview: Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value by Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.3.2 Monolayer
- 1.3.3 Multilayer
- 1.4 Market Analysis by Compostability Scope
- 1.4.1 Overview: Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value by Compostability Scope: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.4.2 Industrial Compostable
- 1.4.3 Home Compostable
- 1.5 Market Analysis by Thickness
- 1.5.1 Overview: Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value by Thickness: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.5.2 Ultra-thin
- 1.5.3 Standard
- 1.5.4 Thick
- 1.6 Market Analysis by Application
- 1.6.1 Overview: Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value by Application: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.6.2 Food and Beverages
- 1.6.3 Daily Necessities
- 1.6.4 Others
- 1.7 Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Market Size & Forecast
- 1.7.1 Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
- 1.7.2 Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity (2021-2032)
- 1.7.3 Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Average Price (2021-2032)
2 Manufacturers Profiles
- 2.1 Amcor
- 2.1.1 Amcor Details
- 2.1.2 Amcor Major Business
- 2.1.3 Amcor PLA Compostable Packaging Film Product and Services
- 2.1.4 Amcor PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.1.5 Amcor Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.2 Avery Dennison
- 2.2.1 Avery Dennison Details
- 2.2.2 Avery Dennison Major Business
- 2.2.3 Avery Dennison PLA Compostable Packaging Film Product and Services
- 2.2.4 Avery Dennison PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.2.5 Avery Dennison Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.3 Oji Holdings
- 2.3.1 Oji Holdings Details
- 2.3.2 Oji Holdings Major Business
- 2.3.3 Oji Holdings PLA Compostable Packaging Film Product and Services
- 2.3.4 Oji Holdings PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.3.5 Oji Holdings Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.4 Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives
- 2.4.1 Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives Details
- 2.4.2 Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives Major Business
- 2.4.3 Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives PLA Compostable Packaging Film Product and Services
- 2.4.4 Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.4.5 Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.5 RKW Group
- 2.5.1 RKW Group Details
- 2.5.2 RKW Group Major Business
- 2.5.3 RKW Group PLA Compostable Packaging Film Product and Services
- 2.5.4 RKW Group PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.5.5 RKW Group Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.6 Taghleef Industries
- 2.6.1 Taghleef Industries Details
- 2.6.2 Taghleef Industries Major Business
- 2.6.3 Taghleef Industries PLA Compostable Packaging Film Product and Services
- 2.6.4 Taghleef Industries PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.6.5 Taghleef Industries Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.7 BI-AX International
- 2.7.1 BI-AX International Details
- 2.7.2 BI-AX International Major Business
- 2.7.3 BI-AX International PLA Compostable Packaging Film Product and Services
- 2.7.4 BI-AX International PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.7.5 BI-AX International Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.8 Earthfirst Films (Aluf Plastics)
- 2.8.1 Earthfirst Films (Aluf Plastics) Details
- 2.8.2 Earthfirst Films (Aluf Plastics) Major Business
- 2.8.3 Earthfirst Films (Aluf Plastics) PLA Compostable Packaging Film Product and Services
- 2.8.4 Earthfirst Films (Aluf Plastics) PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.8.5 Earthfirst Films (Aluf Plastics) Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.9 Xiamen Changsu Industrial
- 2.9.1 Xiamen Changsu Industrial Details
- 2.9.2 Xiamen Changsu Industrial Major Business
- 2.9.3 Xiamen Changsu Industrial PLA Compostable Packaging Film Product and Services
- 2.9.4 Xiamen Changsu Industrial PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.9.5 Xiamen Changsu Industrial Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.10 Hubei HYF Packaging
- 2.10.1 Hubei HYF Packaging Details
- 2.10.2 Hubei HYF Packaging Major Business
- 2.10.3 Hubei HYF Packaging PLA Compostable Packaging Film Product and Services
- 2.10.4 Hubei HYF Packaging PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.10.5 Hubei HYF Packaging Recent Developments/Updates
3 Competitive Environment: PLA Compostable Packaging Film by Manufacturer
- 3.1 Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.2 Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Revenue by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.3 Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2025)
- 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of PLA Compostable Packaging Film by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
- 3.4.2 Top 3 PLA Compostable Packaging Film Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.4.3 Top 6 PLA Compostable Packaging Film Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.5 PLA Compostable Packaging Film Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
- 3.5.1 PLA Compostable Packaging Film Market: Region Footprint
- 3.5.2 PLA Compostable Packaging Film Market: Company Product Type Footprint
- 3.5.3 PLA Compostable Packaging Film Market: Company Product Application Footprint
- 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
- 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations
4 Consumption Analysis by Region
- 4.1 Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Market Size by Region
- 4.1.1 Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.2 Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.3 Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.2 North America PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.3 Europe PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.4 Asia-Pacific PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.5 South America PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.6 Middle East & Africa PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value (2021-2032)
5 Market Segment by Type
- 5.1 Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 5.2 Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
- 5.3 Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Average Price by Type (2021-2032)
6 Market Segment by Application
- 6.1 Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 6.2 Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
- 6.3 Global PLA Compostable Packaging Film Average Price by Application (2021-2032)
7 North America
- 7.1 North America PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.2 North America PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 7.3 North America PLA Compostable Packaging Film Market Size by Country
- 7.3.1 North America PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.2 North America PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
8 Europe
- 8.1 Europe PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 8.2 Europe PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.3 Europe PLA Compostable Packaging Film Market Size by Country
- 8.3.1 Europe PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.2 Europe PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
9 Asia-Pacific
- 9.1 Asia-Pacific PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 9.3 Asia-Pacific PLA Compostable Packaging Film Market Size by Region
- 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
10 South America
- 10.1 South America PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 10.2 South America PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 10.3 South America PLA Compostable Packaging Film Market Size by Country
- 10.3.1 South America PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.2 South America PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
11 Middle East & Africa
- 11.1 Middle East & Africa PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 11.2 Middle East & Africa PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 11.3 Middle East & Africa PLA Compostable Packaging Film Market Size by Country
- 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa PLA Compostable Packaging Film Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa PLA Compostable Packaging Film Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
12 Market Dynamics
- 12.1 PLA Compostable Packaging Film Market Drivers
- 12.2 PLA Compostable Packaging Film Market Restraints
- 12.3 PLA Compostable Packaging Film Trends Analysis
- 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
- 13.1 Raw Material of PLA Compostable Packaging Film and Key Manufacturers
- 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of PLA Compostable Packaging Film
- 13.3 PLA Compostable Packaging Film Production Process
- 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis
14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
- 14.1 Sales Channel
- 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
- 14.1.2 Distributors
- 14.2 PLA Compostable Packaging Film Typical Distributors
- 14.3 PLA Compostable Packaging Film Typical Customers
15 Research Findings and Conclusion
16 Appendix
- 16.1 Methodology
- 16.2 Research Process and Data Source
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