Paper straws are sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic straws that are manufactured using paper, bioplastic or other compostable materials. They are attracting considerable attention owing to the growing movement to ban single-use plastic straws in order to reduce plastic pollution. Paper straws are fully recyclable and decompose relatively quickly. The paper industry has made substantial progress in developing paper straws that match the durability and functionality of plastic straws.
The paper straw market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.63 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 9.87 Bn by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.8% from 2024 to 2031.
Key TakeawaysKey players: Leading companies offering paper straws include Hoffmaster Group Inc., Transcend Packaging Ltd., Footprint, Huhtamaki Oyj, Fuling Global Inc., Bygreen, Canada Brown Eco Products Ltd, PakPure, Vegware, and YW Packaging Co. Ltd.
Growing demand: Increasing awareness about the harmful effects of plastic pollution on the environment has Paper Straw Market Demand for sustainable alternatives like paper straws from foodservice and beverage establishments. Many cities and countries have imposed bans on plastic straws to curb plastic waste.Technological advancement: Manufacturers are focusing on improving the quality and durability of paper straws so that they can withstand liquid for extended periods without dissolving.
Some vendors offer paper straws coated with bioplastics or wax to achieve the required strength and liquid resistance.Market Trends
Environmentally-friendly innovation - Many companies are undertaking R&D to develop paper straws using different raw materials like sugarcane, bamboo and seaweed making them even more eco-friendly.Tailor-made solutions - Vendors provide customized paper straw sizes, colors and designs as per customer requirements to match various drink types and enhance branding opportunities.Market OpportunitiesCompostable straws - Demand for straws that can be composted after use is gaining ground. Companies are introducing paper straws certified compostable by specified standards.Online retail expansion - Growing e-commerce is opening new routes for paper straw manufacturers and distributors to promote and sell their products online directly to customers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the paper straw market. With lockdowns and social distancing measures imposed worldwide, consumption of beverages away from home decreased drastically. This led to a major decline in demand for paper straws from the foodservice industry in 2020.During the pre-COVID times, foodservice establishments were among the largest consumers of paper straws as they sought more eco-friendly alternatives to plastic straws. However, with restaurants, cafes, bars and other outlets being shut temporarily or operating at very low capacities, their procurement of paper straws reduced substantially. Even as economies have reopened gradually since mid-2020, consumer reluctance to dine-out amid virus fears has hindered a strong recovery in the foodservice sector.
This has negatively impacted the uptake of paper straws from the channel.Going forward, once the pandemic dissipates and socializing returns to pre-crisis levels, demand from foodservice is expected to pick up again steadily for paper straws. However, amid current uncertainties over new virus mutants, a complete revival may take longer than anticipated earlier. On the bright side, the pandemic has accelerated the shift toward sustainable packaging materials. This is opening up new opportunities for paper straw manufacturers to expand their presence in industries like food delivery, grocery and online retail where growth remained stable even during lockdowns.In terms of geography, North America currently accounts for the largest share of the global paper straw market, both in terms of production and consumption. The region has stringent regulations against single-use plastics in place and growing consumer preference for eco-friendly alternatives is driving higher paper straw uptake. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is projected to be the fastest growing market during the forecast period. Countries like China, India and Indonesia have big populations and rising disposable incomes, thereby offering significant untapped potential for paper straw companies.
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The report "Paper Straw Market by Material Type (Virgin paper, Recycled Paper), Product Type (Printed, Non Printed), Straw Length , Straw Diameter, End use Application (Food Service, Institutional, Household), Region - Global Forecast to 2024" The paper straw market is projected to grow from USD 585 million in 2019 to USD 1,687 million by 2024, recording a CAGR of 23.6% during the forecast period.
The rising demand for sustainable, single-use disposable products & solutions in various end-user industries, such as foodservice, institutional, and household, and the increasing government reforms & campaigns to ban the use of plastics, are factors that are projected to drive the growth of the paper straw market across the globe.
Moreover, the adoption & demand from consumers for the sustainable & environment-friendly straws boost the market further.♦ Download PDF Brochure - https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=102762708 Browse 140 Market Data Tables and 34 Figures spread through 181 Pages and in-depth TOC on "Paper Straw Market by Material Type (Virgin paper, Recycled Paper), Product Type (Printed, Non Printed), Straw Length , Straw Diameter, End use Application (Food Service, Institutional, Household), Region - Global Forecast to 2024 "The virgin paper segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2019 to 2024, in terms of value & volume.The virgin paper segment, by material type, of the paper straw market, is projected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period, in terms of both value and volume.
The growth of this segment is attributed to the increasing demand for virgin paper straws for various end-use applications in the foodservice, household, and institutional industries.
These straws are cheap, food-safe, FDA-approved, and FSC-certified.
Based on product type, the non-printed paper straws are the most preferred, eco-friendly straws used across various end-use industries.
