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Trash Bags Market Research Report Information by Types (Drawstring Trash Bags, Star Sealed Trash Bags, Flat Star Sealed Trash Bags, Flat Trash Bags, T-Shirt Trash Bags, Zipper Bags and Others), by Capacity (10-25 kg, 25-50 kg, 50-75 kg, 75-100 kg, 100-150 kg and More Than 150kg), by Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, E-Commerce and Others), by End-User (Laboratories, Institutions, Residential, Industries, Hospitals, Corporate Offices) and By Region – Market Forecast Till 2032


ID: MRFR/PNT/10520-HCR | 128 Pages | Author: Pradeep Nandi| December 2024

Global Trash Bags Market Overview


Trash Bags Market Size was valued at USD 12.1 Billion in 2022. The Trash Bags industry is projected to grow from USD 13.09 Billion in 2023 to USD 24.5 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.20% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). Private customers, merchants, and local packaging companies that focus on local delivery of goods are the key market drivers promoting the industry's expansion.


Trash Bags Market Overview


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Trash Bags Market Trends




  • Strict waste management regulations is driving the market growth




The market for garbage bags is expanding and developing as a result of strict waste management rules. Governments and regulatory organizations everywhere are enacting strict regulations to address trash generation, disposal, and recycling effectively as environmental concerns and waste-related difficulties continue to grow. The trash bag sector is just one of many industries that are significantly impacted by these rules.


Specific criteria for garbage segregation and recycling are frequently imposed by waste management rules. Trash bags are crucial waste segregation instruments that allow homes, businesses, and institutions to efficiently sort various trash streams. Recycling can be made more effective, for instance, by using colored garbage bags to distinguish recyclables from other rubbish. The demand for specialized garbage bags to satisfy these requirements rises as these restrictions drive the need for greater waste segregation.


Strict waste management laws highlight how important sanitation and public health are. Inadequate garbage disposal can encourage the spread of disease, draw in pests, and result in unhealthy living conditions. The government may reduce these health hazards and support cleaner, healthier communities by enacting laws that require the use of appropriate waste bags. Because they help with improved waste containment and lower health risks, garbage bags with features like leak-proof construction and odor-blocking qualities are in higher demand. There is more attention being paid to lowering the environmental impact of garbage as environmental awareness increases. More stringent waste management policies frequently include guidelines for minimizing landfill trash and fostering composting and recycling. Manufacturers have responded by introducing compostable or biodegradable eco-friendly waste bags. The market for eco-friendly trash bags is growing as a result of these environmentally friendly products' alignment with the sustainability objectives established by legislation and their attraction to environmentally concerned consumers.


The introduction of stringent waste management rules also fuels product development and innovation in the market for garbage bags. To satisfy changing consumer needs and regulatory requirements, manufacturers are under pressure to provide trash bags that are more enduring, tear-resistant, and environmentally friendly. This competition encourages product diversification and improvement, providing customers several options and accelerating market growth. Strict environmental laws are a stimulus for greater business accountability and responsibility. Businesses and industries are required to implement sustainable waste management procedures in order to comply with laws and show their dedication to environmental protection. As a result, businesses look for garbage bags that support these sustainability objectives, which further stimulates the market for eco-friendly and trash bags made from recycled materials. Thus, driving the Trash Bags market revenue.


Trash Bags Market Segment Insights


Trash Bags Type Insights


The Trash Bags Market segmentation, based on type, includes Drawstring trash bags, star sealed trash bags, flat star sealed trash bags, flat trash bags, T-shirt trash bags, zipper bags and others. The star sealed trash bags segment dominated the market in 2022. Governments and environmental organizations are enforcing stricter waste management standards, which underline how crucial appropriate trash containment and transportation are. Businesses and people looking for solutions for compliant garbage disposal prefer Star Sealed Trash Bags because they meet the specifications of these standards.


Trash Bags Capacity Insights


The Trash Bags Market segmentation, based on capacity, includes 10-25 kg, 25-50 kg, 50-75 kg, 75-100 kg, 100-150 kg and more than 150kg. The 10-25 kg category generated the most income in 2022. The adaptable 10–25 kg trash bags can manage a variety of rubbish, including regular domestic waste, kitchen waste, office waste, and other non-hazardous wastes. Both dry and moist waste can be used with them.


Trash Bags Distribution Channel Insights


The Trash Bags Market segmentation, based on distribution channel, includes supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, e-commerce and others. The supermarkets/hypermarkets segment dominated the market in 2022. The sector of supermarkets and hypermarkets is anticipated to account for a sizable percentage of the market due to the availability of a broad selection of cleaning and laundry supplies in these stores, which results in a high consumption of garbage bags from such retailers.


Figure 1: Trash Bags Market, by Distribution channel, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)


Trash Bags Market, by Distribution channel, 2022 & 2032


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Trash Bags End-User Insights


The Trash Bags Market segmentation, based on end-user, includes laboratories, institutions, residential, industries, hospitals, corporate offices and others. The residential segment dominated the market in 2022. An easy and hygienic solution to gather and get rid of waste are trash bags. They are crucial for preserving cleanliness and hygiene in houses because they reduce direct contact with rubbish, help control odors, stop the transmission of germs, and help prevent infection.


Trash Bags Regional Insights


By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The Asia-Pacific Trash Bags Market dominated this market in 2022 (45.80%). The middle class's purchasing power increases along with the economies of Asia and the Pacific. This economic expansion is related to the growing use of throwaway goods, particularly waste bags. Moreover, China’s Trash Bags market held the largest market share, and the Indian Trash Bags market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 2: TRASH BAGS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)


TRASH BAGS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Europe Trash Bags market accounts for the second-largest market share. Through legislation and initiatives, European governments encourage individuals and companies to adopt sustainable behaviors, such as using eco-friendly waste bags. Further, the German Trash Bags market held the largest market share, and the UK Trash Bags market was the fastest growing market in the European region.


The North America Trash Bags Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. Environmental laws are well-established in North America, especially in nations like the United States and Canada. These laws promote the use of environmentally friendly and sustainable goods, such as compostable or biodegradable garbage bags. Further, the U.S. Trash Bags market held the largest market share, and the Canada Trash Bags market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.


Trash Bags Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Trash Bags market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Trash Bags industry must offer cost-effective items.


Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global Trash Bags industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Trash Bags industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Trash Bags market, including Berry Global Inc., (US), The Clorox Company, (US), Novolex, (US), Reynolds Consumer Products, (US), Inteplast Group, Ltd., (US), Poly-America, L.P., (US), International Plastics, Inc., (US), Four Star Plastics, (US), Cosmoplast Industrial Company (L.L.C.) (UAE), NOVPLASTA, s.r.o., (Czechia), Alpha Omega Plastic Manufacturing L.L.C (UAE), ALUF Plastics (US), BioBag International AS (Norway), Complete Packaging & Shipping Supplies (US), Mapco (Pvt) Ltd (Canada), Polykar Industries Inc (Canada), The Clorox Company (US), Universal Plastic Bags (US) and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.


Berry Global Group Inc. (Berry Global) is a manufacturer and supplier of flexible and nonwoven specialty materials, engineered materials, and plastic consumer packaging. Clothing, applicators, bags and bulk bags, bottles and vials, construction supplies, canisters and jerrycans, caps and closures, containers, tubs, pots, dispenser and dosing, drinking cups, films and laminates, filtration materials, jars, lids, and medical devices are among the company's product offerings. Wavegrip, Sustane, Terram, Ruffies, Typar, Sunfilm, Novagryl, Reicrop, Tubex, Covertan, Adchem, Nashua, Patco, Fabrene, Ludlow Tape, Polyken, Reemay, Geca Tapes, Nashua, Chicopee, and EarthSense are just a few of the trademarks the company sells its products under. Foodservice, healthcare, personal care, domestic, hygiene, industrial, transportation, and the food and beverage industries are all served by Berry Global. The business operates throughout the world, including the US, Canada, Europe, and other regions. The headquarters of Berry Global are in Evansville, Indiana, in the US.


The packaging business Novolex Holdings Inc. (Novolex), formerly known as Hilex Poly Co LLC. The business creates and produces packaging made of recyclable materials, plastic, and paper. High density polyethylene (HDPE) film is the main emphasis of Novolex's goods and services. The Novolex product line also includes grab-and-go handle bags, desiccant sheets, high recycled content t-shirt bags, money and coin bags, liquor bags, trays, meal kit solutions, and biodegradable can liners. Heat transfer labels, industrial and agricultural packaging, on-demand foodservice packaging solutions, ice bags, artisan stand-up window baking bags, pharmaceutical packaging, lawn and leaf bags, and other items are included among the company's goods. Additionally, it markets these goods to the foodservice, dining, bakery, retail, lodging, agricultural, pharmaceutical, convenience food, and medical industries. The US city of Hartsville, South Carolina, is home to Novolex's headquarters.


Key Companies in the Trash Bags market include




  • Berry Global Inc., (US)

  • The Clorox Company, (US)

  • Novolex, (US)

  • Reynolds Consumer Products, (US)

  • Inteplast Group, Ltd., (US)

  • Poly-America, L.P., (US)

  • International Plastics, Inc., (US)


  • Four Star Plastics, (US)

  • Cosmoplast Industrial Company (L.L.C.) (UAE)

  • NOVPLASTA, s.r.o., (Czechia)

  • Alpha Omega Plastic Manufacturing L.L.C (UAE)

  • ALUF Plastics (US)

  • BioBag International AS (Norway)

  • Complete Packaging & Shipping Supplies (US)

  • Mapco (Pvt) Ltd (Canada)

  • Polykar Industries Inc (Canada)

  • The Clorox Company (US)

  • Universal Plastic Bags (US)


Trash Bags Industry Developments


October 2022: Ecopath, a line of biodegradable consumer goods, is introduced by ECOSAC. For those who identify as "Ecopaths," or people who support environmentalism, Ecopath provides eco-friendly substitutes for common consumer goods. These items range from coir dishwashing scrub pads, paper stem cotton buds, wooden toothbrushes, tongue cleaners, wooden combs, bamboo straws, wooden shaving brushes, and razors to compostable garbage bags known as Kachra sack (which are widely available in all major supermarkets). These products are made using naturally occurring, biodegradable raw materials that are ethically sourced.


Trash Bags Market Segmentation


Trash Bags Type Outlook



  • Drawstring Trash Bags

  • Star Sealed Trash Bags

  • Flat Star Sealed Trash Bags

  • Flat Trash Bags

  • T-Shirt Trash Bags

  • Zipper Bags

  • Others


Trash Bags Capacity Outlook



  • 10-25 kg

  • 25-50 kg

  • 50-75 kg

  • 75-100 kg

  • 100-150 kg

  • more than 150kg


Trash Bags Distribution Channel Outlook



  • Supermarkets/Hypermarkets

  • Convenience Stores

  • Specialty Stores

  • E-Commerce

  • Others


Trash Bags End-User Outlook



  • Laboratories

  • Institutions

  • Residential

  • Industries

  • Hospitals

  • Corporate Offices

  • Others


Trash Bags Regional Outlook



  • North America

    • U.S.

    • Canada



  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe



  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific



  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2022 USD 12.1 Billion
Market Size 2023 USD 13.09 Billion
Market Size 2032 USD 24.5 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 8.20% (2023-2032)
Base Year 2022
Market Forecast Period 2023-2032
Historical Data 2018- 2022
Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Types, Capacity, Distribution Channel, End-User, and Region
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World
Countries Covered The U.S., Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled Berry Global Inc., (US), The Clorox Company, (US), Novolex, (US), Reynolds Consumer Products, (US), Inteplast Group, Ltd., (US), Poly-America, L.P., (US), International Plastics, Inc., (US), Four Star Plastics, (US), Cosmoplast Industrial Company (L.L.C.) (UAE), NOVPLASTA, s.r.o., (Czechia), Alpha Omega Plastic Manufacturing L.L.C (UAE), ALUF Plastics (US), BioBag International AS (Norway), Complete Packaging & Shipping Supplies (US), Mapco (Pvt) Ltd (Canada), Polykar Industries Inc (Canada), The Clorox Company (US), Universal Plastic Bags (US)
Key Market Opportunities Fast urbanization and economic expansion.
Key Market Dynamics Waste bags are becoming more common in developing nations.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The Trash Bags Market size was valued at USD 12.1 Billion in 2022.

The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.20% during the forecast period, 2023-2032.

Asia-Pacific had the largest share in the global market

The key players in the market are Berry Global Inc., (US), The Clorox Company, (US), Novolex, (US), Reynolds Consumer Products, (US), Inteplast Group, Ltd., (US), Poly-America, L.P., (US), International Plastics, Inc., (US), Four Star Plastics, (US), Cosmoplast Industrial Company (L.L.C.) (UAE), NOVPLASTA, s.r.o., (Czechia), Alpha Omega Plastic Manufacturing L.L.C (UAE), ALUF Plastics (US), BioBag International AS (Norway), Complete Packaging & Shipping Supplies (US), Mapco (Pvt) Ltd (Canada), Polykar Industries Inc (Canada), The Clorox Company (US), Universal Plastic Bags (US).

The Star Sealed Trash Bags category dominated the market in 2022.

The Supermarkets/Hypermarkets had the largest share in the global market.

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