Report Overview

The global trash bags market was valued at USD 12.30 Billion in 2023. The industry is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.00% during the forecast period of 2024-2032 to attain a value of USD 19.08 Billion by 2032. Increased urbanization and population is increasing the generation of higher wastes, thus demanding good trash bags for effective management of waste. The heightened environmental awareness has increased the demand for biodegradable and eco-friendly trash bags, which supports the growth in the waste management market as well.

2023

Base Year

2018-2023

Historical Year

2024-2032

Forecast Year

  • By 2050, rapid urbanization and population growth in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are expected to double trash generation from 0.34 kg to 0.72 kg per person daily. This will increase demand for trash bags, hence requiring efficient waste collection and disposal systems, thereby significantly expanding the trash bag market.
  • India's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan aims at sanitation and waste management through better garbage collection systems. The campaign motivates households, businesses, and municipalities to use trash bags to collect and dispose of their waste in an organized manner. This has enhanced the demand for trash bags among the manufacturers and helped to fuel market growth through government- backed procurement programs, thus aid to increase trash bags demand.
  • Waste generation in East Asia and the Pacific is expected to rise from 0.79 kg to 1.45 kg per person every day by 2050. This growth will increase the pressures on waste management, so the use of trash bags is widespread in collection, disposal, and recycling, promoting the global market for trash bags.

Trash Bags Market Share

By Material Analysis

In the trash bags industry, HDPE and LDPE take the dominant share due to their durability and economics. As per trash bags market analysis, biodegradable Polyethylene is growing as consumers look at alternatives. For example, HoldOn Bags is using plant-based materials to satisfy the eco-friendly consumer. LLDPE for its flexibility and tear-resistant properties is also fast gaining in popularity where heavy-duty waste applications are concerned. In countries where sustainability movements are gaining strength, markets increasingly move towards using greener materials.

Market Analysis by Size

There is an elevated demand for trash bags in all sizes. Bags used for household applications, especially in kitchens and small waste containers, fall between 3 and less than 13 gallons in size. Use for larger homes, offices, and commercial areas is driving growth in the 13 to less than 50-gallon range. Customers in the industrial sector and construction are also beginning to apply above 50-gallon varieties due to the weight and bulk of waste. Consumer preference for tailored sizes reflects a demand for convenience, durability, and functionality.

Type Insights

Drawstring bags are becoming increasingly used in the global trash bag market because they are convenient and keep securely closed. Thus, they are more in demand as household and commercial products. They allow easy handling, which appeals to consumers who want practicality. Star-sealed bags, although still necessary in the market, are merely used by industrial people who need bulk waste disposal. Their demand is being slowly overtaken by the convenience of using drawstring bags. As per trash bags industry analysis, the global market for drawstring bags is expected to expand through consumer demand for convenience and functionality.

End Use Insights

The growth in demand arises across different end-use sectors. It is increasing in retail as increased awareness and preferences toward environment-friendly bags continue to drive growth, particularly household usage. In the institutional sector, schools, hospitals, and offices are witnessing an increased need for specialty bags-often in the particular spheres of segregation of waste and hygiene management. Industrial demand is also on the rise, considering the fact that manufacturing plants, construction sites, and warehouses require heavy-duty bags for bulk waste disposal, thereby increasing demand in durable, high-capacity trash bags.

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In 2023, the market reached an approximate value of USD 12.30 Billion.

The trash bags market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 5.00% between 2024 and 2032.

The growth of the market is driven by the rising population, growing disposable income, high living standards, and increasing hygiene awareness.

The growing use of star sealed garbage bags, which are environmentally sustainable, is a key trend aiding the growth of the market.

The market is broken down into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

The market is categorised according to the material, which includes High-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), and bio-degradable polyethylene, among others.

The various types of sizes available in the market are 3 to <13 gallons, greater than 13 to less than 50 gallons, and above 50 gallons.

Based on the type, the market is divided into drawstring bags and star-sealed bags.

Based on the end use, the market is divided into retail, institutional and industrial sectors.

The market’s key players are Berry Global Inc., The Clorox Company, Inteplast Group, International Plastics Inc., Cosmoplast Ind. Co.(L.L.C.), NOVPLASTA CZ, s.r.o., and BioBag International AS among others.

The market is estimated to witness healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach a value of around USD 19.08 Billion by 2032.

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