PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1931650
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1931650
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.
Tariffs are influencing the straw market by increasing costs of imported paper pulp, biodegradable polymers, metal materials, and processing equipment used in manufacturing paper, bamboo, metal, and silicone straws. Foodservice and retail sectors in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressures on export-oriented straw production. These tariffs are raising product prices and impacting margin structures. At the same time, they are encouraging domestic manufacturing, local sourcing of sustainable materials, and innovation in cost-effective biodegradable straw solutions.
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The straw market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $19.97 billion in 2025 to $21.22 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising consumption of ready-to-drink beverages, widespread use of single-use plastic straws, expansion of foodservice outlets, growth in hospitality and tourism sectors, increasing urbanization and lifestyle changes.
The straw market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $26.47 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing regulatory bans on plastic straws, rising consumer preference for eco-friendly products, expansion of sustainable packaging initiatives, growing adoption of reusable drinking accessories, innovation in alternative straw materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of biodegradable and compostable straws, rising demand for reusable straw alternatives, expansion of paper and plant-based straw production, growing customization for foodservice applications, enhanced focus on hygienic and safe drinking solutions.
The rising consumption of beverages is expected to drive the growth of the straw market. Beverages-both alcoholic and non-alcoholic-are consumed for hydration, nutrition, and enjoyment, and the demand for them is increasing due to consumer preferences for diverse, convenient, and premium drink options, as well as social and cultural trends. Straws facilitate hygienic and spill-free consumption, enhance the drinking experience, and are particularly useful for on-the-go situations. For instance, in October 2024, according to the UK's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), average weekly expenditure on all food and drink rose to $57.20 (£43.33) per person in 2023, a 5.4% increase from 2022. Therefore, growing beverage consumption is driving the straw market.
Major companies in the straw market are focusing on innovative solutions like advanced eco-friendly straws to meet rising demand for sustainable, high-performance alternatives to traditional plastics. Advanced eco-friendly straws are made from renewable, biodegradable materials such as PHA, bamboo, wheat, and rice husk, offering durability and environmental benefits. For instance, in July 2025, Anu Drinkware, a US-based manufacturer, launched home-compostable PHA straws at Yellowstone National Park's concession locations and service stations. These straws are heat-resistant, break down naturally without forming microplastics, and support the park's broader efforts to reduce single-use plastic waste. This initiative highlights a commitment to sustainability while maintaining convenience for millions of visitors annually.
In August 2025, BioPak Pty Ltd, an Australia-based provider of sustainable food packaging and compostable products, acquired Bygreen Paperpack Pvt Ltd for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, BioPak aims to expand its eco-friendly product portfolio and strengthen its presence in the sustainable straw and tableware market. Bygreen Paperpack Pvt Ltd is an India-based company specializing in biodegradable and compostable paper straws, cups, and other food packaging solutions.
Major companies operating in the straw market are Huhtamaki Oyj, Eco-Products Inc., Vegware Ltd., FinalStraw, Bambu, Simply Straws, Greenprint LLC, Sunbird Straws, Wisefood GMBH, Sorbos, Loliware, Stroodles, The Wheat Straw Company, BioStraw, Green Straw, EcoStraws, The Paper Straw Co., YesStraws, HAY! Straws, Holy City Straw Company, Bio-Agave, NOM Company
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the straw market in 2025. 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, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, 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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