Global Eco-Friendly Straw Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Eco-Friendly Straw Market Outlook

The global eco-friendly straw market size reached approximately USD 6.90 billion in 2023. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 13.5% in the forecast period of 2024-2032, reaching a value of around USD 22.50 billion by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Eco-friendly straws or sustainable straws refer to straws made from biodegradable materials such as bamboo, glass, metal, wood, and wheat, among others, that are non-toxic and can break down without causing any negative environmental impact.

• Growing demand for eco-friendly straws as an alternative to plastic straws, due to the rise in plastic pollution, is one of the prominent eco-friendly straw market trends. These straws are free from harmful toxins, can be decomposed or recycled, and lower overall waste production.

• The burgeoning popularity of reusable bamboo straws, which are durable and can break down easily without causing any harm to the environment, is another crucial trend aiding the market expansion. Reusable metal straws are also witnessing an increased demand as they cannot be damaged easily and can be used multiple times.

• The rising popularity of straws made from polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), an environmentally friendly material that is derived from canola oil, also provides impetus to the eco-friendly straw market growth. This material is strong, sturdy, and biodegradable, which makes it an optimal choice for the production of sustainable straws.

Market Analysis

Based on material, the market is divided into paper, metal, bamboo, and glass, among others. On the basis of product, the market is bifurcated into straight eco-friendly straws and flexible eco-friendly straws. The straight eco-friendly straws segment as well as eco-friendly straws segments are further classified based on type into printed and non-printed.

The eco-friendly straw market segmentation, based on end use, includes HoReCa, hospitals, corporate canteens, and cinemas, among others. The major regional markets of eco-friendly straws include North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the eco-friendly straw market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Huhtamäki Oyj 

• Guangzhou Guanlin Paper Products Co., Ltd. 

• Hello Straw B.V.

• BioPak Pty Limited

• Sulapac Oy

• Matrix Pack Group (The Paper Straw Co.)

• Vegware Ltd.

• Numis LLC

• Holy City Straw Company 

• Pappco Greenware

• Others

Market Share by End Use

The HoReCa (hotels, restaurants, and cafes) sector occupies a significant portion of the eco-friendly straw market share, due to the growing demand for food services globally. Several regions like Europe are imposing bans on single-use plastic straws, due to growing environmental issues caused by plastic waste, and encouraging the usage of eco-friendly alternatives such as biodegradable or usable straws.

Several HoReCa establishments are also utilising sustainable food packaging and cutlery options to enhance their appeal among environmentally friendly customers, further promoting the market growth.

Market Share by Region

As per the eco-friendly straw market analysis, North America accounts for a substantial share of the global market due to a rise in government initiatives promoting the usage of eco-friendly products. The growing environmental consciousness among customers is also expected to create lucrative market growth opportunities in the region.

The increased focus on metrics like Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) among food establishments and other related services is further boosting the adoption of eco-friendly straws. Additionally, developmental efforts by market players for the production of innovative biodegradable materials contribute to the market expansion.

Competitive Landscape

Huhtamäki Oyj, incorporated in 1920, is a food packaging company, based in Espoo, Finland. The company offers food-to-go packaging products such as bowls, containers, trays, cartons, wraps, and bottle separators, among others. It aims to transition towards a circular economy by the year 2030 through sustainable packaging solutions.

Hello Straw B.V. founded in 2015, is a biodegradable paper straw company, headquartered in Hague, the Netherlands. Some of its major products include aseptic straws, bubble tea straws, flexible straws, and paper cutlery, among others. These straws are printed with food-safe bio-inks that remain liquid-resistant for around 12 hours.

BioPak Pty Limited, established in 2006, is a plant-based packaging company, with its headquarters in New South Wales, Australia. Its speciality includes bioplastics, paper hot cups, coffee cups, and food service disposables, among others. The company incorporates responsibly sourced materials into its products to fight climate change.

Other eco-friendly straw market players include Guangzhou Guanlin Paper Products Co., Ltd., Sulapac Oy, Matrix Pack Group (The Paper Straw Co.), Vegware Ltd., Numis LLC, Holy City Straw Company, and Pappco Greenware, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report