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Compostable Produce Liners Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global compostable produce liners market is worth USD 36 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 103 mn by 2036, growing at a 11.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Compostable bioplastic film is the largest by material segment.

USD 36 mnMarket size 2026
USD 103 mnForecast 2036
11.0%CAGR 2026-2036
United StatesLargest country

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5 segmentation views25 countries2026 to 2036 yearly forecast

Market overview

The global compostable produce liners market is worth USD 36 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 103 mn by 2036, growing at a 11.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Compostable bioplastic film is the largest by material segment.

ScopeCompostable liners, sheets and bags placed in produce packs and trays for fruit and vegetables, made from certified compostable film, coated paper or cellulose.
IndustryPackaging
Value 2025USD 32 mn
Value 2026USD 36 mn
Value 2036USD 103 mn
CAGR 2026-203611.0%
Volume 20267.87 thousand tonnes
Volume 203621.3 thousand tonnes
Average price 2026USD 4,594 per tonne
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PublishedNovember 2026

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Compostable Produce Liners market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global compostable produce liners market is forecast to grow from USD 36 mn in 2026 to USD 103 mn by 2036, more than doublingGlobal market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 11.0%
Compostable Produce Liners market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 32 mn; 2026: USD 36 mn; 2027: USD 40 mn; 2028: USD 45 mn; 2029: USD 49 mn; 2030: USD 55 mn; 2031: USD 61 mn; 2032: USD 68 mn; 2033: USD 75 mn; 2034: USD 83 mn; 2035: USD 92 mn; 2036: USD 103 mn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 11.0%.202536 mn202661 mn2031103 mn203611.0% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 36 mn
2027USD 40 mn
2028USD 45 mn
2029USD 49 mn
2030USD 55 mn
2031USD 61 mn
2032USD 68 mn
2033USD 75 mn
2034USD 83 mn
2035USD 92 mn
2036USD 103 mn

Compostable Produce Liners market segmentation

By material

Exhibit 2Compostable bioplastic film is the largest segment by material, with 52.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by material
Compostable Produce Liners market share by material, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by material. Compostable bioplastic film: 52.0%; Cellulose film: 24.0%; Compostable-coated paper: 24.0%.Compostable bioplastic film52.0%Cellulose film24.0%Compostable-coated paper24.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Compostable bioplastic film52.0%56.5%USD 19 mn11.9%
Cellulose film24.0%21.8%USD 8.7 mn9.9%
Compostable-coated paper24.0%21.8%USD 8.7 mn9.9%

By end use

Exhibit 3Fresh fruit adds the most revenue by end use, growing from USD 12 mn in 2026 to USD 34 mn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by end use, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Compostable Produce Liners market by end use, 2026 and 2036Revenue by end use in 2026 and 2036. Fresh fruit: USD 12 mn in 2026, USD 34 mn in 2036, change +175%; Fresh vegetables: USD 11 mn in 2026, USD 30 mn in 2036, change +175%; Salads and fresh-cut: USD 8.7 mn in 2026, USD 26 mn in 2036, change +200%; Berries and soft fruit: USD 4.3 mn in 2026, USD 13 mn in 2036, change +200%.20262036 forecastChangeFresh fruit+175%12 mn34 mnFresh vegetables+175%11 mn30 mnSalads and fresh-cut+200%8.7 mn26 mnBerries and soft fruit+200%4.3 mn13 mn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Fresh fruit34.0%32.9%USD 12 mn10.6%
Fresh vegetables30.0%29.0%USD 11 mn10.6%
Salads and fresh-cut24.0%25.4%USD 8.7 mn11.6%
Berries and soft fruit12.0%12.7%USD 4.3 mn11.6%

By liner form

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Pads and sheets41.0%38.0%USD 15 mn10.2%
Bags and sleeves33.0%34.0%USD 12 mn11.3%
Trays and inserts26.0%28.0%USD 9.4 mn11.8%

By thickness

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Below 20 microns33.0%30.0%USD 12 mn9.9%
20 to 40 microns47.0%47.0%USD 17 mn11.0%
Above 40 microns20.0%23.0%USD 7.2 mn12.6%

By certification

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Industrial compostable68.0%63.0%USD 25 mn10.2%
Home compostable21.0%25.0%USD 7.6 mn12.9%
Biodegradable only11.0%12.0%USD 4.0 mn12.0%

Top 25 countries for compostable produce liners by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 81.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.4%.

Exhibit 4United States is the largest country market at USD 5.8 mn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 41.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Compostable Produce Liners market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. United States: USD 5.8 mn, 16.0%; Germany: USD 5.1 mn, 14.0%; China: USD 4.0 mn, 11.0%; France: USD 3.2 mn, 9.0%; United Kingdom: USD 3.2 mn, 9.0%; Italy: USD 2.5 mn, 7.0%; Spain: USD 1.4 mn, 4.0%; Netherlands: USD 1.4 mn, 4.0%; Japan: USD 1.4 mn, 4.0%; India: USD 1.1 mn, 3.0%.United States5.8 mn 16.0%Germany5.1 mn 14.0%China4.0 mn 11.0%France3.2 mn 9.0%United Kingdom3.2 mn 9.0%Italy2.5 mn 7.0%Spain1.4 mn 4.0%Netherlands1.4 mn 4.0%Japan1.4 mn 4.0%India1.1 mn 3.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1United StatesUSD 5.8 mn16.0%USD 16 mn10.9%
2GermanyUSD 5.1 mn14.0%USD 13 mn10.3%
3ChinaUSD 4.0 mn11.0%USD 13 mn12.2%
4FranceUSD 3.2 mn9.0%USD 8.6 mn10.2%
5United KingdomUSD 3.2 mn9.0%USD 8.8 mn10.5%
6ItalyUSD 2.5 mn7.0%USD 6.7 mn10.2%
7SpainUSD 1.4 mn4.0%USD 4.2 mn11.3%
8NetherlandsUSD 1.4 mn4.0%USD 4.0 mn10.7%
9JapanUSD 1.4 mn4.0%USD 3.7 mn9.8%
10IndiaUSD 1.1 mn3.0%USD 4.1 mn14.2%
11ChileUSD 0.97 mn2.7%USD 2.4 mn9.6%
12PeruUSD 0.63 mn1.8%USD 2.1 mn12.7%
13South AfricaUSD 0.49 mn1.4%USD 1.3 mn10.5%
14EgyptUSD 0.41 mn1.1%USD 1.4 mn12.7%
15MoroccoUSD 0.36 mn1.0%USD 1.2 mn12.7%
16TurkeyUSD 0.32 mn0.9%USD 1.1 mn12.8%
17BelgiumUSD 0.29 mn0.8%USD 0.72 mn9.5%
18ArgentinaUSD 0.27 mn0.7%USD 0.67 mn9.6%
19ColombiaUSD 0.25 mn0.7%USD 0.82 mn12.7%
20EcuadorUSD 0.23 mn0.6%USD 0.63 mn10.5%
21GreeceUSD 0.22 mn0.6%USD 0.55 mn9.7%
22PolandUSD 0.21 mn0.6%USD 0.70 mn12.8%
23AustraliaUSD 0.20 mn0.6%USD 0.66 mn12.7%
24CanadaUSD 0.19 mn0.5%USD 0.63 mn12.8%
25Saudi ArabiaUSD 0.18 mn0.5%USD 0.60 mn12.7%
Rest of worldUSD 1.6 mn4.6%USD 4.7 mn11.0%
Exhibit 5United States and China account for 29% of the USD 67 mn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Compostable Produce Liners market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 36 mn. United States: +USD 11 mn; China: +USD 8.7 mn; Germany: +USD 8.4 mn; United Kingdom: +USD 5.6 mn; France: +USD 5.4 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 25 mn; Rest of world: +USD 3.0 mn. Market value 2036: USD 103 mn.Market value 202636 mnUnited States+11 mnChina+8.7 mnGermany+8.4 mnUnited Kingdom+5.6 mnFrance+5.4 mn20 other countries+25 mnRest of world+3.0 mnMarket value 2036103 mn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • BASF
  • Novamont
  • Mondi

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Futamura
  • TIPA
  • Ahlstrom
  • Sirane
  • Sphere
  • Delfort Group

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Bio4Pack
  • Biobag
  • Maxwell Chase

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 produce liners 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 11.0% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by material, by end use, by liner form, by thickness, by certification. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the compostable produce liners market?

The global compostable produce liners market is estimated at USD 32 mn in 2025 and USD 36 mn in 2026.

How fast will the compostable produce liners market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 103 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 11.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 67 mn.

Which country is the largest market for compostable produce liners?

United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 5.8 mn in 2026, 16.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 41.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 14.2% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which compostable produce liners segment is largest?

In the by material split, Compostable bioplastic film is the largest segment with 52.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading compostable produce liners companies?

Global leaders include BASF, Novamont, Mondi.

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