Paper Straws Market by Material (Kraft Paper, Recycled Paper), Product (Non-Printed, Printed), Length, Distribution Channel, End-User - Global Forecast 2024-2030


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Paper Straws Market by Material (Kraft Paper, Recycled Paper), Product (Non-Printed, Printed), Length, Distribution Channel, End-User - Global Forecast 2024-2030


The Paper Straws Market size was estimated at USD 965.72 million in 2023 and expected to reach USD 1,167.88 million in 2024, at a CAGR 21.02% to reach USD 3,672.99 million by 2030.

Global Paper Straws Market

Paper straws are made from biodegradable materials such as cellulose-derived paper, which decomposes naturally over time. Paper straws are primarily applied in the food service industry, particularly in restaurants, cafés, bars, and fast-food chains that serve beverages requiring single-use disposable drinking straws. These eco-friendly straws are also used for events such as corporate parties or weddings and sold in retail stores for household consumption. The heightened environmental awareness among the people, government regulations to reduce plastic waste, and consumer shifts toward sustainable alternatives are significantly increasing the demand for paper straws. However, challenges, including higher production costs and limited durability compared to traditional plastic options, can hinder adoption. Additionally, the lack of standardized regulations leads to inconsistencies in product quality and environmental impact. Furthermore, advancements and collaboration with authorities to establish industry standards can offer significant growth opportunities for the paper straw market.

Regional Insights

The global paper straw market is significantly impacted by consumer preferences and buying behaviors across various regions, including Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In America, particularly in the United States and Canada, heightened consumer awareness about the detrimental effects of single-use plastics has led to a surge in adopting eco-friendly products, including paper straws. Consequently, companies are investing in innovative paper straw designs that balance functionality with environmental standards. The European Union (EU) has proactively addressed single-use plastics by implementing aggressive regulations. In 2019, the EU enacted a directive prohibiting various single-use plastic items from 2021. This move resulted in a significant increase in demand for paper straws and manufacturing capabilities across EU countries. The Middle East and Africa region is witnessing increased demand for eco-friendly alternatives due to increased consumer environmental awareness. Countries, including the United Arab Emirates, have begun implementing policies against single-use plastics. Moreover, India, China, and Japan’s comprehensive ban on single-use plastics affected major industries, boosted demand for sustainable alternatives such as paper straws, and spurred investments within this sector.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Paper Straws Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Paper Straws Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Paper Straws Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Aardvark Straws, Aleco Industrial Co., Ltd., BioPak Pty Ltd, Bygreen, Canada Brown Eco Products Ltd., Charta Global, Dong Dao China Direct Im-Export B.V., Footprint LLC, FULING PLASTIC USA, INC, GP Alliance Sdn Bhd, Hello Straw, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Hoffmaster Group, Inc., Huhtamäki Oyj, Körber AG, Lollicup USA, Inc., Paper Tech Germany GmbH, PIOFLEX GmbH, Sharp Serviettes, Soton Daily Necessities Co., Ltd., Straw Express LLP, Transcend Packaging Ltd., Vegware Limited, Wilbistraw, and YuTong Eco-Technology (SuQian) Co., Ltd.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Paper Straws Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:
  • Material
    • Kraft Paper
    • Recycled Paper
  • Product
    • Non-Printed
    • Printed
  • Length
    • 10-15cm
    • 16-20cm
    • <10cm
    • >20cm
  • Distribution Channel
    • Offline
    • Online
  • End-User
    • Food Service
    • Household
    • Institutional
  • Region
    • Americas
      • Argentina
      • Brazil
      • Canada
      • Mexico
      • United States
        • California
        • Florida
        • Illinois
        • New York
        • Ohio
        • Pennsylvania
        • Texas
    • Asia-Pacific
      • Australia
      • China
      • India
      • Indonesia
      • Japan
      • Malaysia
      • Philippines
      • Singapore
      • South Korea
      • Taiwan
      • Thailand
      • Vietnam
    • Europe, Middle East & Africa
      • Denmark
      • Egypt
      • Finland
      • France
      • Germany
      • Israel
      • Italy
      • Netherlands
      • Nigeria
      • Norway
      • Poland
      • Qatar
      • Russia
      • Saudi Arabia
      • South Africa
      • Spain
      • Sweden
      • Switzerland
      • Turkey
      • United Arab Emirates
      • United Kingdom


The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:
  1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.
  2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.
  3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.
  4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.
  5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:
  1. What is the market size and forecast of the Paper Straws Market?
  2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Paper Straws Market?
  3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Paper Straws Market?
  4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Paper Straws Market?
  5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Paper Straws Market?


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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Limitations
1.7. Assumptions
1.8. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Paper Straws Market, by Region
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Growing consumer demand for environmental-friendly options
5.1.1.2. Government reform and campaigns against plastic use
5.1.1.3. Impact of plastic straws on aquatic animals
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. High cost associated with the manufacturing and production
5.1.2.2. Issue with strength and absorption
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Increasing number of fast-food joints and rising consumption of beverages
5.1.3.2. Introduction of renewable and fully recyclable paper straw
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Use of virgin paper leading to deforestation
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.2.1. Material: Significant use of kraft paper material for manufacturing paper straw
5.2.2. Product: Proliferation of printed paper straws to promote brand visibility
5.2.3. Length: Penetration of 16-20 cm paper straws for plastic-free packaging
5.2.4. Distribution Channel: Availability of paper straws on online sales channel
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.4. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.5.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.5.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.5.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.5.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.5.5. Industry Rivalry
5.6. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.7. Regulatory Framework
6. Paper Straws Market, by Material
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Kraft Paper
6.3. Recycled Paper
7. Paper Straws Market, by Product
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Non-Printed
7.3. Printed
8. Paper Straws Market, by Length
8.1. Introduction
8.2. 10-15cm
8.3. 16-20cm
8.4. <10cm
8.5. >20cm
9. Paper Straws Market, by Distribution Channel
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Offline
9.3. Online
10. Paper Straws Market, by End-User
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Food Service
10.3. Household
10.4. Institutional
11. Americas Paper Straws Market
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Argentina
11.3. Brazil
11.4. Canada
11.5. Mexico
11.6. United States
12. Asia-Pacific Paper Straws Market
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Australia
12.3. China
12.4. India
12.5. Indonesia
12.6. Japan
12.7. Malaysia
12.8. Philippines
12.9. Singapore
12.10. South Korea
12.11. Taiwan
12.12. Thailand
12.13. Vietnam
13. Europe, Middle East & Africa Paper Straws Market
13.1. Introduction
13.2. Denmark
13.3. Egypt
13.4. Finland
13.5. France
13.6. Germany
13.7. Israel
13.8. Italy
13.9. Netherlands
13.10. Nigeria
13.11. Norway
13.12. Poland
13.13. Qatar
13.14. Russia
13.15. Saudi Arabia
13.16. South Africa
13.17. Spain
13.18. Sweden
13.19. Switzerland
13.20. Turkey
13.21. United Arab Emirates
13.22. United Kingdom
14. Competitive Landscape
14.1. FPNV Positioning Matrix
14.2. Market Share Analysis, By Key Player
14.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis, By Key Player
14.3.1. Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership
14.3.1.1. Aramark Partnership Offers a Sustainable Solution to Single-Use Straws
14.3.1.2. Transcend partners with Klüber to Make Paper Straws using Vegetable-Origin Lubricants
14.3.2. New Product Launch & Enhancement
14.3.2.1. Lamipak Launches its U-Shape Paper Straws in India
15. Competitive Portfolio
15.1. Key Company Profiles
15.1.1. Aardvark Straws
15.1.2. Aleco Industrial Co., Ltd.
15.1.3. BioPak Pty Ltd
15.1.4. Bygreen
15.1.5. Canada Brown Eco Products Ltd.
15.1.6. Charta Global
15.1.7. Dong Dao China Direct Im-Export B.V.
15.1.8. Footprint LLC
15.1.9. FULING PLASTIC USA, INC
15.1.10. GP Alliance Sdn Bhd
15.1.11. Hello Straw
15.1.12. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
15.1.13. Hoffmaster Group, Inc.
15.1.14. Huhtamäki Oyj
15.1.15. Körber AG
15.1.16. Lollicup USA, Inc.
15.1.17. Paper Tech Germany GmbH
15.1.18. PIOFLEX GmbH
15.1.19. Sharp Serviettes
15.1.20. Soton Daily Necessities Co., Ltd.
15.1.21. Straw Express LLP
15.1.22. Transcend Packaging Ltd.
15.1.23. Vegware Limited
15.1.24. Wilbistraw
15.1.25. YuTong Eco-Technology (SuQian) Co., Ltd
15.2. Key Product Portfolio
16. Appendix
16.1. Discussion Guide
16.2. License & Pricing
FIGURE 1. PAPER STRAWS MARKET RESEARCH PROCESS
FIGURE 2. PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, 2023 VS 2030
FIGURE 3. PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 4. PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 5. PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 6. PAPER STRAWS MARKET DYNAMICS
FIGURE 7. PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY MATERIAL, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 8. PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY MATERIAL, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 9. PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 10. PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 11. PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY LENGTH, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 12. PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY LENGTH, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 13. PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 14. PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 15. PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 16. PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 17. AMERICAS PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 18. AMERICAS PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 19. UNITED STATES PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 20. UNITED STATES PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 21. ASIA-PACIFIC PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 22. ASIA-PACIFIC PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 23. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 24. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA PAPER STRAWS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 25. PAPER STRAWS MARKET, FPNV POSITIONING MATRIX, 2023
FIGURE 26. PAPER STRAWS MARKET SHARE, BY KEY PLAYER, 2023

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