Paper straws have emerged as a popular alternative to plastic straws in recent times. Made from materials such as biopulp paper or virgin paper, paper straws are seen as a more eco-friendly and sustainable option compared to plastic straws. They are biodegradable and decompose far more quickly than plastic straws. Growing awareness about plastic pollution in oceans and water bodies have compelled many restaurants, hotels, cafes and quick service restaurants to switch to paper straws. Some countries and local authorities have even imposed bans on plastic straws.
The paper straw market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.63 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 9.87 Bn by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.8% from 2024 to 2031.
Key players operating in the paper straw market are Hoffmaster Group Inc., Transcend Packaging Ltd., Footprint, Huhtamaki Oyj, Fuling Global Inc., Bygreen, Canada Brown Eco Products Ltd, YuTong Eco-Technology (Suqian) Co., Ltd, Ningbo Jiangbei Shenyu Industry and Trade Co., Ltd., and Alexander (Shanghai) Products Co., Ltd. Hoffmaster Group is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of paper straws worldwide.
The Paper Straw Market Demand for eco-friendly products from consumers and tightening environmental regulations have boosted the paper straw market size substantially. Rapid urbanization and rising disposable incomes have also increased the adoption of paper straws across foodservice outlets and quick service restaurants. Moreover, increasing product innovation, particularly expanding the usage of paper straws beyond beverages, is expected to further encouragement market growth.
Rising environmental concerns over plastic pollution have emerged as a key driver of the paper straw market. Plastic straws are one of the top ten items found in coastal and ocean clean-ups. They are non-biodegradable and millions of plastic straws end up in landfills and oceans each year. This has increased efforts by governments worldwide to reduce single-use plastic waste and phase out or ban plastic straws. For example, the European Union has passed a legislation to ban single-use plastic straws, plates, cutlery, cotton buds and stirrers by 2021. Such policy interventions are fueling demand for eco-friendly paper straws.
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