Straw Global Market Report 2025

A straw is a slender tube designed for sipping and consuming beverages. It is commonly employed for soft drinks, milkshakes, cocktails, and other liquid refreshments, offering a convenient and hygienic means of consumption. Straws facilitate easier and more controlled intake of beverages, which is particularly beneficial for individuals with mobility or accessibility challenges.

Straws are available in various materials including plastic, bamboo, metal, paper, glass, silicone, and others. Plastic straws, for instance, are small cylindrical tubes crafted from plastic materials, primarily utilized for drinking beverages. They are distributed through multiple channels such as manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and e-retailers, and are offered in different lengths categorized as <9 cm, 9-15 cm, 16-20 cm, and >20 cm. These straws serve diverse end-users including food service establishments, institutions, and households.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting strain on trade relations in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the Paper, Plastics, Rubber, Wood, and Textile sector by driving up the costs of essential imported inputs such as pulp, resin, synthetic rubber, lumber, and cotton, many of which have limited domestic alternatives. Packaging manufacturers, for instance, are facing higher prices for plastic films and corrugated materials, further squeezing margins in an already highly price-sensitive environment. Similarly, textile producers are grappling with increased costs for imported yarns and dyes, adding to the burden of rising labor expenses. In response, some companies are turning to recycled or biodegradable materials, while others are consolidating their supplier base to secure bulk discounts.

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The straw market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $18.85 billion in 2024 to $19.97 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.

The straw market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $25.19 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the implementation of stricter bans on single-use plastics, corporate commitments to sustainability and zero-waste initiatives, a shift towards eco-friendly and organic products among consumers, increasing governmental support for green products through legislation and development of new, more efficient methods for producing biodegradable straws. Major trends in the forecast period include innovations in straw processing and manufacturing techniques, the introduction of straws made from various biodegradable materials, a decrease in the cost of biodegradable straws due to economies of scale, partnerships between brands to promote sustainable packaging and increased efforts to educate consumers on the benefits of using biodegradable products.

The forecast of 6.0% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.6% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through higher import duties on biodegradable paper straws and reusable metal and silicone straws sourced from Asia, potentially raising prices for food service providers seeking sustainable alternatives. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The rising consumption of beverages is expected to drive the growth of the straw market in the future. Beverages, which include liquids consumed for hydration, nutrition, or enjoyment, are experiencing increased demand due to consumer preferences for a wider variety, convenience, and higher-quality drink options, as well as cultural and social trends surrounding beverage consumption. Straws play a crucial role in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by facilitating easier and more hygienic consumption, enhancing the drinking experience, and preventing spills, particularly in mobile settings. For example, a February 2023 report from Statistics Canada indicated that sales of alcoholic beverages at retail establishments and liquor authorities in Canada reached $26.1 billion for the fiscal year 2022, marking a 2.4% increase from the previous year. Additionally, wine sales increased by 2.1%, totaling $8.1 billion in 2021 and 2022. Thus, the growing consumption of beverages is a significant driver of the straw market's expansion.

Major companies in the straw market are increasingly focusing on developing innovative products such as recyclable straws to encourage eco-friendly choices among consumers. A recyclable straw is crafted from materials that are easily recyclable after use. For instance, in July 2022, SIG India, a food packaging manufacturer based in India, introduced a series of recyclable paper straws featuring various sizes, shapes, and applications. These straws from SIG address significant environmental concerns associated with plastic alternatives by offering a highly biodegradable, non-plastic option. They are engineered to blend functionality with sustainability, designed to fit seamlessly with all SIG carton packs featuring straw holes, often paired with smaller-sized packs for convenient consumption.

In August 2022, Matrix Pack SA, a Greece-based company specializing in paper straws and biodegradable lids for beverages, acquired the Paper Straw Co., a UK-based paper straw manufacturer, for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is aimed at expanding the product offerings of the Paper Straw Co. (TPSC) and increasing its market presence in the UK and Irish markets.

Major companies operating in the straw market are Tetra Pak International SA, Stora Enso, Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd., Pactiv Evergreen Inc., Huhtamaki Oyj, Crate and Barrel, Hoffmaster Group Inc., Duni AB, Eco-Products Inc., Vegware Ltd., Klean Kanteen, ConverPack Inc., StoneStraw Limited, Transcend Packaging, Final Co. LLC, UniversalPromo Inc., Straws & Stripes LLC, Steelys Drinkware, R&M Plastic Products Ltd., Koffie Straw, Jungle Straws, Gaia Eco Products Inc., Ever Eco, B&B Straw Pack Co. Ltd., Absolute Custom Extrusions Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the straw market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the straw market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the straw market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The straw market consists of sales of custom printed and wrapped paper straws, aluminum straws, compostable straws and related products. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses on straw market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product: Plastic; Bamboo; Metal; Paper; Glass; Silicone; Other Products
• 2) By Sales Channel: Manufacturers; Distributors; Retailers; E-Retail
• 3) By Straw Length: <9 Cm; 9-15 Cm; 16-20 Cm; >20 Cm
• 4) By End Use: Foodservice; Institutional; Households
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Plastic: Single-Use Plastic Straws; Reusable Plastic Straws
• 2) By Bamboo: Single-Use Bamboo Straws; Reusable Bamboo Straws
• 3) By Metal: Stainless Steel Straws; Aluminum Straws
• 4) By Paper: Biodegradable Paper Straws; Laminated Paper Straws
• 5) By Glass: Borosilicate Glass Straws; Soda-Lime Glass Straws
• 6) By Silicone: Flexible Silicone Straws; Reusable Silicone Straws
• 7) By Other Products: Edible Straws; Wheat Straw; Other Biodegradable Or Alternative Material Straws
• Companies Mentioned: Tetra Pak International SA; Stora Enso; Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.; Pactiv Evergreen Inc.; Huhtamaki Oyj; Crate and Barrel; Hoffmaster Group Inc.; Duni AB; Eco-Products Inc.; Vegware Ltd.; Klean Kanteen; ConverPack Inc.; StoneStraw Limited; Transcend Packaging; Final Co. LLC; UniversalPromo Inc.; Straws & Stripes LLC; Steelys Drinkware; R&M Plastic Products Ltd.; Koffie Straw; Jungle Straws; Gaia Eco Products Inc.; Ever Eco; B&B Straw Pack Co. Ltd.; Absolute Custom Extrusions Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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