CompareMarketResearchRequest a sample
Home / Packaging / Compostable Greaseproof Papers

Packaging · Market report

Compostable Greaseproof Papers Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global compostable greaseproof papers market is worth USD 327 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 739 mn by 2036, growing at a 8.5% CAGR. Germany is the largest country market and Fluorine-free coated is the largest by barrier type segment.

USD 327 mnMarket size 2026
USD 739 mnForecast 2036
8.5%CAGR 2026-2036
GermanyLargest country

Request a free sample Jump to the forecast

Report price: Starts from USD 1,999

5 segmentation views25 countries2026 to 2036 yearly forecast

Market overview

The global compostable greaseproof papers market is worth USD 327 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 739 mn by 2036, growing at a 8.5% CAGR. Germany is the largest country market and Fluorine-free coated is the largest by barrier type segment.

ScopeCertified compostable grease-resistant papers for wrapping burgers, sandwiches, pastries and fried food without fluorochemical barriers.
IndustryPackaging
Value 2025USD 300 mn
Value 2026USD 327 mn
Value 2036USD 739 mn
CAGR 2026-20368.5%
Volume 2026116,050 tonnes
Volume 2036249,621 tonnes
Average price 2026USD 2,818 per tonne
Report priceStarts from USD 1,999
PublishedNovember 2026

Request a free sample of this report

Compostable Greaseproof Papers market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global compostable greaseproof papers market is forecast to grow from USD 327 mn in 2026 to USD 739 mn by 2036, more than doublingGlobal market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 8.5%
Compostable Greaseproof Papers market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 300 mn; 2026: USD 327 mn; 2027: USD 355 mn; 2028: USD 385 mn; 2029: USD 418 mn; 2030: USD 453 mn; 2031: USD 492 mn; 2032: USD 533 mn; 2033: USD 579 mn; 2034: USD 628 mn; 2035: USD 681 mn; 2036: USD 739 mn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 8.5%.2025327 mn2026492 mn2031739 mn20368.5% CAGR

Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
© 2026 Compare Market Research. All rights reserved.

YearMarket value
2026USD 327 mn
2027USD 355 mn
2028USD 385 mn
2029USD 418 mn
2030USD 453 mn
2031USD 492 mn
2032USD 533 mn
2033USD 579 mn
2034USD 628 mn
2035USD 681 mn
2036USD 739 mn

Compostable Greaseproof Papers market segmentation

By barrier type

Exhibit 2Fluorine-free coated is the largest segment by barrier type, with 48.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by barrier type
Compostable Greaseproof Papers market share by barrier type, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by barrier type. Fluorine-free coated: 48.0%; Mineral-oil barrier and dispersion coated: 30.0%; Natural greaseproof (parchment-type): 22.0%.Fluorine-free coated48.0%Mineral-oil barrier and dispersion coated30.0%Natural greaseproof (parchment-type)22.0%

Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
© 2026 Compare Market Research. All rights reserved.

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Fluorine-free coated48.0%46.4%USD 157 mn8.1%
Mineral-oil barrier and dispersion coated30.0%33.3%USD 98 mn9.6%
Natural greaseproof (parchment-type)22.0%20.3%USD 72 mn7.6%

By end use

Exhibit 3Quick service restaurants adds the most revenue by end use, growing from USD 150 mn in 2026 to USD 336 mn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by end use, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Compostable Greaseproof Papers market by end use, 2026 and 2036Revenue by end use in 2026 and 2036. Quick service restaurants: USD 150 mn in 2026, USD 336 mn in 2036, change +123%; Bakery and confectionery: USD 85 mn in 2026, USD 199 mn in 2036, change +134%; Retail and delis: USD 52 mn in 2026, USD 117 mn in 2036, change +123%; Other: USD 39 mn in 2026, USD 88 mn in 2036, change +123%.20262036 forecastChangeQuick service restaurants+123%150 mn336 mnBakery and confectionery+134%85 mn199 mnRetail and delis+123%52 mn117 mnOther+123%39 mn88 mn

Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
© 2026 Compare Market Research. All rights reserved.

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Quick service restaurants46.0%45.4%USD 150 mn8.4%
Bakery and confectionery26.0%26.9%USD 85 mn8.9%
Retail and delis16.0%15.8%USD 52 mn8.4%
Other12.0%11.9%USD 39 mn8.4%

By paper weight

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Below 35 gsm24.0%21.0%USD 78 mn7.1%
35 to 45 gsm39.0%39.0%USD 128 mn8.5%
Above 45 gsm37.0%40.0%USD 121 mn9.3%

By format

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Sheets45.0%42.0%USD 147 mn7.8%
Rolls24.0%23.0%USD 78 mn8.0%
Bags and pockets31.0%35.0%USD 101 mn9.8%

By buyer

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Foodservice operators55.0%50.0%USD 180 mn7.5%
Wholesale packaging distributors27.0%27.0%USD 88 mn8.5%
Food manufacturers18.0%23.0%USD 59 mn11.2%

Top 25 countries for compostable greaseproof papers by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 73.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 91.0%.

Exhibit 4Germany is the largest country market at USD 43 mn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 35.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Compostable Greaseproof Papers market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. Germany: USD 43 mn, 13.0%; United States: USD 39 mn, 12.0%; China: USD 33 mn, 10.0%; France: USD 26 mn, 8.0%; United Kingdom: USD 26 mn, 8.0%; Italy: USD 23 mn, 7.0%; Spain: USD 16 mn, 5.0%; Netherlands: USD 13 mn, 4.0%; Poland: USD 11 mn, 3.5%; Japan: USD 9.8 mn, 3.0%.Germany43 mn 13.0%United States39 mn 12.0%China33 mn 10.0%France26 mn 8.0%United Kingdom26 mn 8.0%Italy23 mn 7.0%Spain16 mn 5.0%Netherlands13 mn 4.0%Poland11 mn 3.5%Japan9.8 mn 3.0%

Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
© 2026 Compare Market Research. All rights reserved.

#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1GermanyUSD 43 mn13.0%USD 88 mn7.5%
2United StatesUSD 39 mn12.0%USD 85 mn8.0%
3ChinaUSD 33 mn10.0%USD 93 mn11.0%
4FranceUSD 26 mn8.0%USD 54 mn7.5%
5United KingdomUSD 26 mn8.0%USD 54 mn7.5%
6ItalyUSD 23 mn7.0%USD 47 mn7.5%
7SpainUSD 16 mn5.0%USD 35 mn8.1%
8NetherlandsUSD 13 mn4.0%USD 28 mn7.9%
9PolandUSD 11 mn3.5%USD 30 mn10.0%
10JapanUSD 9.8 mn3.0%USD 19 mn7.0%
11BelgiumUSD 9.5 mn2.9%USD 21 mn8.4%
12AustriaUSD 7.1 mn2.2%USD 16 mn8.4%
13SwitzerlandUSD 5.5 mn1.7%USD 12 mn8.4%
14SwedenUSD 4.6 mn1.4%USD 10 mn8.4%
15PortugalUSD 4.0 mn1.2%USD 9.0 mn8.4%
16DenmarkUSD 3.6 mn1.1%USD 8.1 mn8.4%
17Czech RepublicUSD 3.3 mn1.0%USD 9.8 mn11.6%
18TurkeyUSD 3.0 mn0.9%USD 8.9 mn11.5%
19IrelandUSD 2.8 mn0.8%USD 6.3 mn8.5%
20NorwayUSD 2.6 mn0.8%USD 5.9 mn8.5%
21CanadaUSD 2.5 mn0.8%USD 7.3 mn11.6%
22AustraliaUSD 2.3 mn0.7%USD 7.0 mn11.6%
23GreeceUSD 2.2 mn0.7%USD 5.0 mn8.5%
24RomaniaUSD 2.1 mn0.7%USD 6.4 mn11.6%
25HungaryUSD 2.0 mn0.6%USD 6.1 mn11.6%
Rest of worldUSD 29 mn9.0%USD 66 mn8.3%
Exhibit 5China and United States account for 26% of the USD 412 mn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Compostable Greaseproof Papers market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 327 mn. China: +USD 60 mn; United States: +USD 46 mn; Germany: +USD 45 mn; France: +USD 28 mn; United Kingdom: +USD 28 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 169 mn; Rest of world: +USD 36 mn. Market value 2036: USD 739 mn.Market value 2026327 mnChina+60 mnUnited States+46 mnGermany+45 mnFrance+28 mnUnited Kingdom+28 mn20 other countries+169 mnRest of world+36 mnMarket value 2036739 mn

Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
© 2026 Compare Market Research. All rights reserved.

Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Ahlstrom
  • Mondi
  • Stora Enso
  • Sappi
  • Billerud

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Nordic Paper
  • Delfort
  • Huhtamaki
  • Koehler Paper
  • Gascogne
  • UPM Specialty Papers

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Seaman Paper
  • Cham Paper Group
  • Pudumjee Paper Products

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the compostable greaseproof papers market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 8.5% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by barrier type, by end use, by paper weight, by format, by buyer. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

Read the full research methodology

Frequently asked questions

How big is the compostable greaseproof papers market?

The global compostable greaseproof papers market is estimated at USD 300 mn in 2025 and USD 327 mn in 2026.

How fast will the compostable greaseproof papers market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 739 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 8.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 412 mn.

Which country is the largest market for compostable greaseproof papers?

Germany is the largest market by revenue at USD 43 mn in 2026, 13.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 35.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 11.0% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which compostable greaseproof papers segment is largest?

In the by barrier type split, Fluorine-free coated is the largest segment with 48.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading compostable greaseproof papers companies?

Global leaders include Ahlstrom, Mondi, Stora Enso, Sappi.

Need the full report?

Request a sample to see the structure, tables and country detail.

Request a free sample

Related markets in Packaging

← Compostable Frozen Food Liners Compostable Meat Liners →

All Packaging markets →

Request a sample