How Big is the Garbage Bag Market | Revenue, CAGR & Regional Highlights 2025

Q: How big is the garbage bag market?

The garbage bag market was estimated at USD 12 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 18 billion by 2031.

Q: What factors are driving the garbage bag market?

Key factors include rising waste volumes, eco-friendly product demand, urban population growth, and hygiene regulations

Q: Who are the top companies in the garbage bag market?

Major players include Berry Global, Clorox, Novolex, Reynolds, Inteplast Group, and Cosmoplast

Q: What are some recent trends in the market?

Biodegradable bags, smart waste solutions, recycled materials, and color-coded bags are major trends influencing the market

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Publication Date: Jul 2025

What is the size of the Garbage Bag Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Global Garbage Bag Market was estimated at USD 12 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 18 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period 2025â€“2031.

As the market is driven by increasing awareness of hygiene, waste segregation regulations, and growing urban populations, especially in emerging economies, the garbage bag market is predicted for the strong growth in the coming years.

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Key Growth Drivers of the Garbage Bag Market

Increasing urbanization and waste generation in residential and commercial sectors
Rising demand for biodegradable and compostable bags due to sustainability mandates
Growing health and hygiene awareness in post-pandemic society
Government regulations for waste segregation and proper disposal
Expansion of retail and hospitality sectors requiring bulk waste solutions

Garbage Bag Market Trends

Garbage bag market is developing over the years with transition towards eco-friendly alternatives such as cornstarch-based and PLA garbage bags. Brands are offering color-coded and drawstring-equipped variants to support segregation and ease of use. The demand of B2B is rising from healthcare, hospitality, and municipalities. Platforms such as e-commerce which are expanding reach for both household and industrial-grade garbage bags. The focus is shifting toward durability, puncture resistance, and capacity optimization.

Emerging Developments in the Garbage Bag Market

Garbage bag market is experiencing some major developments which include oxo-biodegradable plastics, water-soluble garbage bags, and smart waste management integration through RFID-tagged disposal systems. Subscription-based home waste bag delivery models are launched by the startups, while manufacturers are increasing use of post-consumer recycled PCR plastic. Further, the packaging improvements such as flat-bottom seals and odour-neutralizing additives are also being introduced to enhance user experience