Trash Bags Global Market Report 2026

A trash bag is a disposable container typically made from plastic or other materials, designed to hold and transport waste materials such as garbage or trash for proper disposal. These bags are essential for maintaining cleanliness in homes, offices, and public spaces.

There are several types of trash bags available, including drawstring trash bags, flat trash bags, zipper bags, star-sealed trash bags, t-shirt trash bags, flat star-sealed trash bags, and others. Drawstring trash bags feature a closure with drawstrings, enabling users to lift and tie the bag without directly contacting the waste, which helps maintain hygiene and reduce exposure to odors. These bags are made from materials such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), biodegradable polyethylene, among others, and come in various capacities ranging from 10-25 kg to over 150 kg. They serve diverse end users including industries, corporate offices, hospitals, residential areas, institutions, laboratories, and more.

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 impacting the trash bags market by increasing costs of imported polyethylene resins, bio-based polymers, additives, and extrusion machinery used in bag manufacturing. Municipal and commercial waste management 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 plastic bag production. These tariffs are contributing to higher production costs and retail prices. However, they are also encouraging domestic resin production, increased recycling of plastic waste, and development of locally sourced biodegradable materials.

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The trash bags market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.29 billion in 2025 to $13.02 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of urban waste generation, expansion of residential housing units, increasing use of plastic liners for hygiene, availability of low-cost polyethylene materials, growth of commercial waste management practices.

The trash bags market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.05 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing regulations on plastic waste reduction, rising demand for eco-friendly waste disposal solutions, expansion of healthcare and institutional waste generation, growing focus on recyclable bag materials, increasing adoption of high-strength industrial trash bags. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of biodegradable and compostable trash bags, rising demand for heavy-duty and leak-proof bags, growing preference for odor-control and scented variants, expansion of high-capacity commercial waste bags, enhanced focus on strength and tear resistance.

The rise of e-commerce and home delivery services is expected to propel the growth of the trash bags market going forward. E-commerce and home delivery services are rising due to increasing consumer demand for convenience, wider product availability, and the efficiency of digital shopping platforms. Trash bags are required in e-commerce and home delivery services to manage packaging waste and maintain cleanliness during the storage and disposal of shipping materials. For instance, in May 2024, according to the United States Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the first quarter of 2024, after adjusting for seasonal variation, reached $289.2 billion, marking a 2.1 percent (+-0.7%) increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Therefore, the rise of e-commerce and home delivery services is driving the growth of the trash bags market.

Major companies operating in the trash bags market are developing innovative products, such as heavy-duty trash bags, to contain and transport large volumes of waste or materials. Heavy-duty trash bags are robust and durable disposable bags typically made from thicker materials such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or other strong plastics, designed to withstand greater weight and resist punctures or tears when holding heavier loads of waste or sharp objects. For instance, in April 2024, Revolution Sustainable Solutions, LLC, a US-based film recycling company, launched DailyGood Bags. These heavy-duty trash bags are designed for everyday household use with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. They are crafted from up to 97% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, significantly reducing their environmental footprint compared to bags made entirely from new materials. Available in two convenient sizes a 13-gallon tall kitchen drawstring and a 30-gallon large drawstring and offered in various pack sizes online, these bags cater to different household needs while supporting eco-friendly practices through their recycled content.

In November 2024, Waste Management Inc. (WM), a US-based environmental services and waste management company, acquired Stericycle Inc. for approximately $7.2 billion. With this acquisition, Waste Management aims to expand its comprehensive environmental solutions portfolio into the growing healthcare and regulated waste markets, enhancing its capabilities in medical waste disposal and secure information destruction services. Stericycle Inc. is a US-based healthcare and compliance services company that specializes in regulated medical waste collection and disposal, secure information destruction, and compliance-related services.

Major companies operating in the trash bags market are Berry Global Inc., The Clorox Company, Reynolds Consumer Products LLC, Poly-America L P, Novolex Holdings Inc., Inteplast Group Ltd., International Plastics Inc., Four Star Plastics, AEP Industries Inc., Aluf Plastics, ToughBag Trash Bags, Heritage Bag Company, Cosmoplast Industrial Company LLC, Terdex GmbH, Pack-It BV, OX Plastics, TPBI Public Company Limited, Weifang Kangle Plastics Co Ltd., Arizona Bag Company LLC, MIRPACK

North America was the largest region in the trash bags market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the trash bags market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The trash bags market consists of sales of trash can liners, heavy-duty trash bags, colored trash bags, 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.

Trash Bags Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses trash bags 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, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, 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. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
• The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• 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 technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• 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.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
• 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 company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Drawstring Trash Bags; Flat Trash Bags; Zipper Bags; Star Sealed Trash Bags; T-Shirt Trash Bags; Flat Star Sealed Trash Bags; Other Types
• 2) By Material: Low Density Polyethylene; High Density Polyethylene; Linear Low Density Polyethylene; Bio-Degradable Polyethylene; Other Materials
• 3) By Capacity: 10-25 Kilogram (Kg); 25-50 Kilogram (Kg); 50-75 Kilogram (Kg); 75-100 Kilogram (Kg); 100-150 Kilogram (Kg); More Than 150 Kilogram (Kg)
• 4) By End User: Industries; Corporate Offices; Hospitals; Residential; Institutions; Laboratories; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Drawstring Trash Bags: Heavy-Duty Drawstring Bags; Scented Drawstring Bags; Biodegradable Drawstring Bags
• 2) By Flat Trash Bags: Standard Flat Bags; Extra-Large Flat Bags; Recyclable Flat Bags
• 3) By Zipper Bags: Reusable Zipper Bags; Disposable Zipper Bags; Leak-Proof Zipper Bags
• 4) By Star Sealed Trash Bags: High-Density Star Sealed Bags; Low-Density Star Sealed Bags; Compostable Star Sealed Bags
• 5) By T-Shirt Trash Bags: Biodegradable T-Shirt Bags; Heavy-Duty T-Shirt Bags; Recycled Material T-Shirt Bags
• 6) By Flat Star Sealed Trash Bags: Heavy-Duty Flat Star Sealed Bags; Lightweight Flat Star Sealed Bags; Scented Flat Star Sealed Bags
• 7) By Other Types: Compostable Trash Bags; Odor-Control Trash Bags; Recyclable Trash Bags
• Companies Mentioned: Berry Global Inc.; The Clorox Company; Reynolds Consumer Products LLC; Poly-America L P; Novolex Holdings Inc.; Inteplast Group Ltd.; International Plastics Inc.; Four Star Plastics; AEP Industries Inc.; Aluf Plastics; ToughBag Trash Bags; Heritage Bag Company; Cosmoplast Industrial Company LLC; Terdex GmbH; Pack-It BV; OX Plastics; TPBI Public Company Limited; Weifang Kangle Plastics Co Ltd.; Arizona Bag Company LLC; MIRPACK
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; 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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