South Africa Compostable Packaging Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2031
South Africa Compostable Packaging Market Insights
- According to Packaging Market Insights analysis, the South Africa Compostable Packaging Market size was USD 0.85 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.32 Billion by 2031.
- The South Africa market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.68% between 2026 and 2031.
- By segment, Bags emerged as the largest By Product in terms of market size in 2025.
- Trays is anticipated to remain the most attractive By Product segment, recording the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- South Africa accounted for 0.85% of the global Compostable Packaging Market size in 2025.
- By 2031, United States is expected to remain the top global market in terms of size.
- Within Middle East and Africa, United Arab Emirates is forecasted to dominate the regional Compostable Packaging Market size by 2031.
- Nigeria will be the fastest-growing market in Middle East and Africa, projected to achieve USD 1.03 Billion by 2031.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
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| Base Year for Study | 2025 |
| Study Period | 2022-2031 |
| Historical Period | 2022-2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2031 |
| Market Size In 2025 | USD 0.85 Billion |
| Market Size In 2031 | USD 1.32 Billion |
| Largest segment | Bags |
| Units | Revenue in USD Billion |
| CAGR | 7.68% (2026-2031) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
South Africa 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 | 0.36 | 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.
South Africa 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 | 0.3 | 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.
South Africa 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 | 0.3 | 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.