Cassava Bags Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis By Type (Grip-Hole, T-Shirt, Garbage, and Others), By Category (Organic, Conventional, and Others), By End-User (Food & Beverages, Animal Feed, and Others), and Regional Forecast till 2032

The global cassava bags market has been booming lately, largely as people are more worried about the environment and strict rules to cut down on plastic waste. Both governments and companies are turning to eco-friendly options such as cassava bags to support their sustainability goals. These eco-friendly bags come from cassava roots and are turned into a biopolymer, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic bags.

• The European Union has adopted a stringent resolution to significantly reduce the total consumption of thin plastic bags in the region by around 80% by 2022. This move is expected to benefit biodegradable plastic manufacturers and food paper manufacturers in the coming years. In response to market trends, manufacturers and businesses are inclined to explore and adopt new environmentally friendly materials.

Cassava Bags Market Driver

Growing Public Concern about the Environment is Driving a shift Toward More Sustainable Practices

Escalating environmental awareness is boosting the demand for sustainable alternatives such as cassava bags. Governments are enforcing bans on single-use plastics and promoting eco-friendly packaging. People prefer greener products and cassava bags. Companies are adopting these bags to meet sustainability goals and enhance their brand image.

Cassava Bags Market Restraint

Intricate Production Process Compared to Simpler Methods Used for Other Materials

Traditional plastic bag manufacturing thrives on high-volume, well-oiled production lines. In contrast, cassava bag production currently faces scalability limitations. This stems from the additional steps required, such as sourcing cassava starch, meticulously purifying it, and potentially combining it with other bio-based materials. Each of these steps adds complexity to the production process, making it less suitable for large-scale and rapid production at this stage.

Cassava Bags Market Opportunity

E-commerce, Consumer Trends, and Sustainability are Reshaping Retail

Sustainability is gaining center stage in the retail industry, prompting a surge in the demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions such as cassava bags. This trend creates a powerful tailwind for cassava bag manufacturers and suppliers, who are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of retailers committed to greener practices.

Segmentation

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Recent Advancement in the Cassava Bags Market
• Key Industry Trends
• Regulatory Landscape for the Cassava Bags Market
• Key Industry Developments
• Impact of COVID-19 on the Market 

Analysis By Type 

Based on type, the market is divided into grip-hole, t-shirt, garbage, and others.

Cassava bags are becoming popular for their eco-friendly and reusable qualities, making them perfect for shopping and traveling. Their lightweight nature also ensures that consumers can carry them comfortably for extended periods. These key attributes are contributing to the significant growth of the global market.

The manufacturing process of cassava bags is efficient, consuming less energy and significantly reducing waste production. These bags decompose within 28 to 42 days, a crucial feature that has supported their market growth in recent years.

Analysis By Category

Based on category, the market is fragmented into organic, conventional, and others.

The organic segment is the dominating segment. Brands that focus on sustainability and environmentally friendly practices may specifically aim at the organic segment of cassava bags. This strategic emphasis corresponds to their commitment to ethical sourcing and production.

Analysis By End-User

Based on end-user, the market is subdivided into food & beverages, animal feed, and others.

The food and beverages segment leads the market. The growing inclination toward health and the increasing number of environmentally conscious consumers significantly drives market expansion.

Regional Analysis

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Based on region, the market has been studied across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

The Asia Pacific region holds a leading market share due to its large population. Additionally, rising disposable incomes and a shift in consumer preferences are driving increased awareness about the harmful effects of plastic. Moreover, the growing consumption of processed food by consumers is expected to support market growth. Thailand, Indonesia, China, and Vietnam are key players in the cassava bag market, being major cassava growers. These countries produce cassava bags and have also developed lightweight versions for global shipping.

The North America market is expected to see strong growth due to increasing environmental awareness and high packaged food consumption. The rapidly growing flexible packaging sector also contributes to the market growth.

• According to the Flexible Packaging Association, flexible packaging is the second largest packaging segment in the U.S., garnering about 21% of the USD 180.3 billion U.S. packaging market.

Brazil's production capacity and growing beauty and hospitality industries also drive market expansion in the Latin American region.

Key Players Covered

The global cassava bags market is fragmented, with the presence of a large number of group and standalone providers.  

The report includes the profiles of the following key players:

• SainBag No Plastic International Pty Ltd (Austria)
• Avani Eco Affinity Supply Co (Indonesia)
• Biopac India Co. Ltd (India)
• Envigreen Biotech India Pvt. Ltd (India)
• Affinity Supply Co (Indonesia)
• Biogreen Bags Co. Ltd (India)

Key Industry Developments

• In March 2024, The British Crisp Co. released the first-ever recyclable paper chip bag. Developed in partnership with packaging supplier Evopak, the chip bags use Aquapak’s Hydropol polymer as a plastic alternative, making them curbside recyclable.
• In February 2022, Cassava Bags Australia launched the world’s first truly biodegradable single-use bag and liner range and is set to kill off single-use plastic across the globe forever.  The groundbreaking, non-toxic products have been claimed to be 100% plastic-free, would not break down into microplastics, and would not leave behind any plastic footprint on the earth.