Trash Bags Market Report 2026

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%. 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.

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