North America Compostable Packaging Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2031
North America Compostable Packaging Market Insights
- As highlighted in Packaging Market Insights analysis, the North America Compostable Packaging Market, valued at USD 33.99 Billion in 2025, is estimated to achieve USD 55.21 Billion by 2031.
- The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.39% spanning 2026 to 2031.
- By market size, Bags led the By Product category in 2025.
- The By Product segment led by Trays is estimated to post the fastest growth, sustaining its position as the most lucrative during the forecast timeframe.
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- North America represented 33.82% of the global Compostable Packaging Market size in 2025.
- By 2031, United States is estimated to hold the largest position in the global market in terms of size.
- United States is estimated to remain the fastest-growing market in North America, advancing to USD 40 Billion by 2031.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year for Study | 2025 |
| Study Period | 2022-2031 |
| Historical Period | 2022-2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2031 |
| Market Size In 2025 | USD 33.99 Billion |
| Market Size In 2031 | USD 55.21 Billion |
| Largest segment | Bags |
| Units | Revenue in USD Billion |
| CAGR | 8.39% (2026-2031) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
| North America |
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| By Product |
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| By Material |
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| By End Use |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
North America Compostable Packaging Market Country 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| North America | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 24.52 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Canada | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
North America Compostable Packaging Market By Product 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By Product | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bags | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 12.36 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Trays | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Pouches | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Films | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Others | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
North America Compostable Packaging Market By Material 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By Material | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA (Polylactic Acid) | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 15.15 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Starch-Based Materials | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Cellulose | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Others | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
North America Compostable Packaging Market By End Use 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By End Use | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 11.92 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Pharmaceutical | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Personal Care & Cosmetics | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Consumer Goods | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Others | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.