Market overview
The global sous-vide cooking bags market is worth USD 770 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 1.6 bn by 2036, growing at a 7.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Polyamide and polyethylene is the largest by material segment.
| Scope | Vacuum-sealable and cook-safe plastic bags used to cook food in water baths, sold to restaurants, food processors and households, including pouches filled and sealed in factories. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Packaging |
| Value 2025 | USD 720 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 770 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 1.6 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 7.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 3,814 million pieces |
| Volume 2036 | 7,116 million pieces |
| Average price 2026 | USD 0.20 per piece |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Sous-Vide Cooking Bags market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 770 mn |
| 2027 | USD 828 mn |
| 2028 | USD 890 mn |
| 2029 | USD 957 mn |
| 2030 | USD 1.0 bn |
| 2031 | USD 1.1 bn |
| 2032 | USD 1.2 bn |
| 2033 | USD 1.3 bn |
| 2034 | USD 1.4 bn |
| 2035 | USD 1.5 bn |
| 2036 | USD 1.6 bn |
Sous-Vide Cooking Bags market segmentation
By material
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polyamide and polyethylene | 64.0% | 60.9% | USD 493 mn | 7.0% |
| Polypropylene | 20.0% | 19.9% | USD 154 mn | 7.5% |
| Silicone and reusable | 16.0% | 19.2% | USD 123 mn | 9.5% |
By end use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food processing | 46.0% | 46.1% | USD 354 mn | 7.5% |
| Restaurants and catering | 30.0% | 28.7% | USD 231 mn | 7.0% |
| Households | 24.0% | 25.2% | USD 185 mn | 8.0% |
By bag size
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 l | 34.0% | 32.0% | USD 262 mn | 6.8% |
| 1 to 3 l | 40.0% | 40.0% | USD 308 mn | 7.5% |
| Above 3 l | 26.0% | 28.0% | USD 200 mn | 8.3% |
By sales channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foodservice distributors | 40.0% | 38.0% | USD 308 mn | 7.0% |
| Direct to processors | 28.0% | 26.0% | USD 216 mn | 6.7% |
| Retail and online | 32.0% | 36.0% | USD 247 mn | 8.8% |
By surface
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smooth chamber bags | 50.0% | 46.0% | USD 385 mn | 6.6% |
| Embossed external-vacuum bags | 32.0% | 34.0% | USD 247 mn | 8.2% |
| Zip-closure bags | 18.0% | 20.0% | USD 139 mn | 8.6% |
Top 25 countries for sous-vide cooking bags by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 84.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.0%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 231 mn | 30.0% | USD 470 mn | 7.4% |
| 2 | China | USD 85 mn | 11.0% | USD 208 mn | 9.4% |
| 3 | France | USD 62 mn | 8.0% | USD 119 mn | 6.8% |
| 4 | Germany | USD 62 mn | 8.0% | USD 119 mn | 6.8% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | USD 54 mn | 7.0% | USD 105 mn | 6.9% |
| 6 | Japan | USD 46 mn | 6.0% | USD 86 mn | 6.4% |
| 7 | Italy | USD 31 mn | 4.0% | USD 60 mn | 7.0% |
| 8 | Spain | USD 31 mn | 4.0% | USD 62 mn | 7.2% |
| 9 | Canada | USD 27 mn | 3.5% | USD 56 mn | 7.5% |
| 10 | Australia | USD 23 mn | 3.0% | USD 49 mn | 7.8% |
| 11 | Netherlands | USD 13 mn | 1.6% | USD 26 mn | 7.4% |
| 12 | Belgium | USD 11 mn | 1.4% | USD 22 mn | 7.3% |
| 13 | Sweden | USD 9.4 mn | 1.2% | USD 19 mn | 7.4% |
| 14 | Poland | USD 8.1 mn | 1.1% | USD 18 mn | 8.5% |
| 15 | Switzerland | USD 6.9 mn | 0.9% | USD 14 mn | 7.4% |
| 16 | Denmark | USD 5.9 mn | 0.8% | USD 12 mn | 7.4% |
| 17 | Austria | USD 5.2 mn | 0.7% | USD 10 mn | 7.3% |
| 18 | Portugal | USD 4.4 mn | 0.6% | USD 8.9 mn | 7.3% |
| 19 | Ireland | USD 3.8 mn | 0.5% | USD 8.6 mn | 8.6% |
| 20 | Norway | USD 3.2 mn | 0.4% | USD 6.7 mn | 7.5% |
| 21 | Turkey | USD 2.8 mn | 0.4% | USD 7.6 mn | 10.6% |
| 22 | New Zealand | USD 2.4 mn | 0.3% | USD 5.4 mn | 8.5% |
| 23 | Argentina | USD 2.1 mn | 0.3% | USD 4.8 mn | 8.6% |
| 24 | Thailand | USD 1.8 mn | 0.2% | USD 4.9 mn | 10.8% |
| 25 | South Africa | USD 1.5 mn | 0.2% | USD 3.5 mn | 8.5% |
| Rest of world | USD 38 mn | 5.0% | USD 81 mn | 7.8% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Sealed Air
- Amcor
- Winpak
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Newell Brands
- Bunzl
- Vacmaster
- SC Johnson
- Orved
- Hamilton Beach Brands
- Weston Brands
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Anova Culinary
- Sipromac
- Caso Design
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 sous-vide cooking bags 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 7.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by material, by end use, by bag size, by sales channel, by surface. 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.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the sous-vide cooking bags market?
The global sous-vide cooking bags market is estimated at USD 720 mn in 2025 and USD 770 mn in 2026.
How fast will the sous-vide cooking bags market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 1.6 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 7.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 817 mn.
Which country is the largest market for sous-vide cooking bags?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 231 mn in 2026, 30.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 49.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 9.4% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which sous-vide cooking bags segment is largest?
In the by material split, Polyamide and polyethylene is the largest segment with 64.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading sous-vide cooking bags companies?
Global leaders include Sealed Air, Amcor, Winpak.
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