United States Compostable Packaging Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2031
United States Compostable Packaging Market Insights
- As highlighted in Packaging Market Insights analysis, the United States Compostable Packaging Market, worth USD 24.52 Billion in 2025, is forecasted to achieve USD 39.93 Billion by 2031.
- The United States market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% during the period 2026–2031.
- By 2025, Bags represented the largest share of the By Product market size.
- Pouches is expected to remain the key growth driver within By Product, registering the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- United States contributed 24.4% to the global Compostable Packaging Market size in 2025.
- By 2031, United States is forecasted to remain the largest global market for Compostable Packaging Market.
- In North America, United States is projected to capture the leading share of market size by 2031.
- Among North America markets, United States is expected to post the fastest growth, reaching 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 24.52 Billion |
| Market Size In 2031 | USD 39.93 Billion |
| Largest segment | Bags |
| Units | Revenue in USD Billion |
| CAGR | 8.5% (2026-2031) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
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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 |
United States 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 | 8.59 | 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.
United States 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 | 8.8 | 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.
United States 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 | 10.31 | 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.