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US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market 2026-2034 Trends and Competitor Dynamics: Unlocking Growth Opportunities

US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market by Material (Paper and Paperboard, Plastics, Aluminium, Other Materials), by End-user Industry (Food, Beverage, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, Other End-user Industries), by North America (United States, Canada, Mexico), by South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), by Europe (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Benelux, Nordics, Rest of Europe), by Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Israel, GCC, North Africa, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa), by Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, ASEAN, Oceania, Rest of Asia Pacific) Forecast 2026-2034

Base Year: 2025
197 Pages
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US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market 2026-2034 Trends and Competitor Dynamics: Unlocking Growth Opportunities

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US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

AspectsDetails
Study Period 2020-2034
Base Year 2025
Estimated Year 2026
Forecast Period2026-2034
Historical Period2020-2025
Growth RateCAGR of 2.72% from 2020-2034
Segmentation
    • By Material
      • Paper and Paperboard
      • Plastics
      • Aluminium
      • Other Materials
    • By End-user Industry
      • Food
      • Beverage
      • Healthcare and Pharmaceutical
      • Personal Care
      • Other End-user Industries
  • By Geography
    • North America
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Rest of South America
    • Europe
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • France
      • Italy
      • Spain
      • Russia
      • Benelux
      • Nordics
      • Rest of Europe
    • Middle East & Africa
      • Turkey
      • Israel
      • GCC
      • North Africa
      • South Africa
      • Rest of Middle East & Africa
    • Asia Pacific
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • South Korea
      • ASEAN
      • Oceania
      • Rest of Asia Pacific

Table of Contents

  1. 1. Introduction
    • 1.1. Research Scope
    • 1.2. Market Segmentation
    • 1.3. Research Objective
    • 1.4. Definitions and Assumptions
  2. 2. Executive Summary
    • 2.1. Market Snapshot
  3. 3. Market Dynamics
    • 3.1. Market Drivers
    • 3.2. Market Restrains
    • 3.3. Market Trends
    • 3.4. Market Opportunities
  4. 4. Market Factor Analysis
    • 4.1. Porters Five Forces
      • 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      • 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      • 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
      • 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
      • 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
    • 4.2. PESTEL analysis
    • 4.3. BCG Analysis
      • 4.3.1. Stars (High Growth, High Market Share)
      • 4.3.2. Cash Cows (Low Growth, High Market Share)
      • 4.3.3. Question Mark (High Growth, Low Market Share)
      • 4.3.4. Dogs (Low Growth, Low Market Share)
    • 4.4. Ansoff Matrix Analysis
    • 4.5. Supply Chain Analysis
    • 4.6. Regulatory Landscape
    • 4.7. Current Market Potential and Opportunity Assessment (TAM–SAM–SOM Framework)
    • 4.8. PMV Analyst Note
  5. 5. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast 2021-2033
    • 5.1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by Material
      • 5.1.1. Paper and Paperboard
      • 5.1.2. Plastics
      • 5.1.3. Aluminium
      • 5.1.4. Other Materials
    • 5.2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by End-user Industry
      • 5.2.1. Food
      • 5.2.2. Beverage
      • 5.2.3. Healthcare and Pharmaceutical
      • 5.2.4. Personal Care
      • 5.2.5. Other End-user Industries
    • 5.3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by Region
      • 5.3.1. North America
      • 5.3.2. South America
      • 5.3.3. Europe
      • 5.3.4. Middle East & Africa
      • 5.3.5. Asia Pacific
  6. 6. Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2033
    • 6.1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by Material
      • 6.1.1. Paper and Paperboard
      • 6.1.2. Plastics
      • 6.1.3. Aluminium
      • 6.1.4. Other Materials
    • 6.2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by End-user Industry
      • 6.2.1. Food
      • 6.2.2. Beverage
      • 6.2.3. Healthcare and Pharmaceutical
      • 6.2.4. Personal Care
      • 6.2.5. Other End-user Industries
  7. 7. North America US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2020-2032
    • 7.1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by Material
      • 7.1.1. Paper and Paperboard
      • 7.1.2. Plastics
      • 7.1.3. Aluminium
      • 7.1.4. Other Materials
    • 7.2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by End-user Industry
      • 7.2.1. Food
      • 7.2.2. Beverage
      • 7.2.3. Healthcare and Pharmaceutical
      • 7.2.4. Personal Care
      • 7.2.5. Other End-user Industries
  8. 8. South America US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2020-2032
    • 8.1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by Material
      • 8.1.1. Paper and Paperboard
      • 8.1.2. Plastics
      • 8.1.3. Aluminium
      • 8.1.4. Other Materials
    • 8.2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by End-user Industry
      • 8.2.1. Food
      • 8.2.2. Beverage
      • 8.2.3. Healthcare and Pharmaceutical
      • 8.2.4. Personal Care
      • 8.2.5. Other End-user Industries
  9. 9. Europe US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2020-2032
    • 9.1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by Material
      • 9.1.1. Paper and Paperboard
      • 9.1.2. Plastics
      • 9.1.3. Aluminium
      • 9.1.4. Other Materials
    • 9.2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by End-user Industry
      • 9.2.1. Food
      • 9.2.2. Beverage
      • 9.2.3. Healthcare and Pharmaceutical
      • 9.2.4. Personal Care
      • 9.2.5. Other End-user Industries
  10. 10. Middle East & Africa US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2020-2032
    • 10.1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by Material
      • 10.1.1. Paper and Paperboard
      • 10.1.2. Plastics
      • 10.1.3. Aluminium
      • 10.1.4. Other Materials
    • 10.2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by End-user Industry
      • 10.2.1. Food
      • 10.2.2. Beverage
      • 10.2.3. Healthcare and Pharmaceutical
      • 10.2.4. Personal Care
      • 10.2.5. Other End-user Industries
  11. 11. Asia Pacific US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2020-2032
    • 11.1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by Material
      • 11.1.1. Paper and Paperboard
      • 11.1.2. Plastics
      • 11.1.3. Aluminium
      • 11.1.4. Other Materials
    • 11.2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by End-user Industry
      • 11.2.1. Food
      • 11.2.2. Beverage
      • 11.2.3. Healthcare and Pharmaceutical
      • 11.2.4. Personal Care
      • 11.2.5. Other End-user Industries
  12. 12. Competitive Analysis
      • 12.1. Company Profiles
        • 12.1.1 Amcor Plc
          • 12.1.1.1. Company Overview
          • 12.1.1.2. Products
          • 12.1.1.3. Company Financials
          • 12.1.1.4. SWOT Analysis
        • 12.1.2 Snapsil Corporation
          • 12.1.2.1. Company Overview
          • 12.1.2.2. Products
          • 12.1.2.3. Company Financials
          • 12.1.2.4. SWOT Analysis
        • 12.1.3 Graphic Packaging International Inc
          • 12.1.3.1. Company Overview
          • 12.1.3.2. Products
          • 12.1.3.3. Company Financials
          • 12.1.3.4. SWOT Analysis
        • 12.1.4 Fuling Plastic USA Inc
          • 12.1.4.1. Company Overview
          • 12.1.4.2. Products
          • 12.1.4.3. Company Financials
          • 12.1.4.4. SWOT Analysis
        • 12.1.5 Georgia-Pacific LLC
          • 12.1.5.1. Company Overview
          • 12.1.5.2. Products
          • 12.1.5.3. Company Financials
          • 12.1.5.4. SWOT Analysis
        • 12.1.6 PPC Flexible Packaging LLC
          • 12.1.6.1. Company Overview
          • 12.1.6.2. Products
          • 12.1.6.3. Company Financials
          • 12.1.6.4. SWOT Analysis
        • 12.1.7 Pactiv LLC
          • 12.1.7.1. Company Overview
          • 12.1.7.2. Products
          • 12.1.7.3. Company Financials
          • 12.1.7.4. SWOT Analysis
        • 12.1.8 Novolex
          • 12.1.8.1. Company Overview
          • 12.1.8.2. Products
          • 12.1.8.3. Company Financials
          • 12.1.8.4. SWOT Analysis
        • 12.1.9 Berry Global Inc
          • 12.1.9.1. Company Overview
          • 12.1.9.2. Products
          • 12.1.9.3. Company Financials
          • 12.1.9.4. SWOT Analysis
        • 12.1.10 Dart Container Corporation
          • 12.1.10.1. Company Overview
          • 12.1.10.2. Products
          • 12.1.10.3. Company Financials
          • 12.1.10.4. SWOT Analysis
      • 12.2. Market Entropy
        • 12.2.1 Company's Key Areas Served
        • 12.2.2 Recent Developments
      • 12.3. Company Market Share Analysis 2025
        • 12.3.1 Top 5 Companies Market Share Analysis
        • 12.3.2 Top 3 Companies Market Share Analysis
    • 12.4. List of Potential Customers
  13. 13. Research Methodology

    List of Figures

    1. Figure 1: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Breakdown (Million, %) by Region 2025 & 2033
    2. Figure 2: North America US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million), by Material 2025 & 2033
    3. Figure 3: North America US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Share (%), by Material 2025 & 2033
    4. Figure 4: North America US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million), by End-user Industry 2025 & 2033
    5. Figure 5: North America US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Share (%), by End-user Industry 2025 & 2033
    6. Figure 6: North America US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million), by Country 2025 & 2033
    7. Figure 7: North America US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Share (%), by Country 2025 & 2033
    8. Figure 8: South America US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million), by Material 2025 & 2033
    9. Figure 9: South America US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Share (%), by Material 2025 & 2033
    10. Figure 10: South America US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million), by End-user Industry 2025 & 2033
    11. Figure 11: South America US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Share (%), by End-user Industry 2025 & 2033
    12. Figure 12: South America US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million), by Country 2025 & 2033
    13. Figure 13: South America US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Share (%), by Country 2025 & 2033
    14. Figure 14: Europe US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million), by Material 2025 & 2033
    15. Figure 15: Europe US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Share (%), by Material 2025 & 2033
    16. Figure 16: Europe US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million), by End-user Industry 2025 & 2033
    17. Figure 17: Europe US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Share (%), by End-user Industry 2025 & 2033
    18. Figure 18: Europe US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million), by Country 2025 & 2033
    19. Figure 19: Europe US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Share (%), by Country 2025 & 2033
    20. Figure 20: Middle East & Africa US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million), by Material 2025 & 2033
    21. Figure 21: Middle East & Africa US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Share (%), by Material 2025 & 2033
    22. Figure 22: Middle East & Africa US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million), by End-user Industry 2025 & 2033
    23. Figure 23: Middle East & Africa US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Share (%), by End-user Industry 2025 & 2033
    24. Figure 24: Middle East & Africa US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million), by Country 2025 & 2033
    25. Figure 25: Middle East & Africa US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Share (%), by Country 2025 & 2033
    26. Figure 26: Asia Pacific US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million), by Material 2025 & 2033
    27. Figure 27: Asia Pacific US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Share (%), by Material 2025 & 2033
    28. Figure 28: Asia Pacific US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million), by End-user Industry 2025 & 2033
    29. Figure 29: Asia Pacific US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Share (%), by End-user Industry 2025 & 2033
    30. Figure 30: Asia Pacific US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million), by Country 2025 & 2033
    31. Figure 31: Asia Pacific US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Share (%), by Country 2025 & 2033

    List of Tables

    1. Table 1: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by Material 2020 & 2033
    2. Table 2: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by End-user Industry 2020 & 2033
    3. Table 3: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by Region 2020 & 2033
    4. Table 4: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by Material 2020 & 2033
    5. Table 5: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by End-user Industry 2020 & 2033
    6. Table 6: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by Country 2020 & 2033
    7. Table 7: United States US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    8. Table 8: Canada US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    9. Table 9: Mexico US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    10. Table 10: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by Material 2020 & 2033
    11. Table 11: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by End-user Industry 2020 & 2033
    12. Table 12: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by Country 2020 & 2033
    13. Table 13: Brazil US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    14. Table 14: Argentina US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    15. Table 15: Rest of South America US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    16. Table 16: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by Material 2020 & 2033
    17. Table 17: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by End-user Industry 2020 & 2033
    18. Table 18: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by Country 2020 & 2033
    19. Table 19: United Kingdom US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    20. Table 20: Germany US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    21. Table 21: France US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    22. Table 22: Italy US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    23. Table 23: Spain US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    24. Table 24: Russia US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    25. Table 25: Benelux US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    26. Table 26: Nordics US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    27. Table 27: Rest of Europe US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    28. Table 28: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by Material 2020 & 2033
    29. Table 29: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by End-user Industry 2020 & 2033
    30. Table 30: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by Country 2020 & 2033
    31. Table 31: Turkey US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    32. Table 32: Israel US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    33. Table 33: GCC US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    34. Table 34: North Africa US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    35. Table 35: South Africa US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    36. Table 36: Rest of Middle East & Africa US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    37. Table 37: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by Material 2020 & 2033
    38. Table 38: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by End-user Industry 2020 & 2033
    39. Table 39: Global US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue Million Forecast, by Country 2020 & 2033
    40. Table 40: China US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    41. Table 41: India US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    42. Table 42: Japan US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    43. Table 43: South Korea US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    44. Table 44: ASEAN US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    45. Table 45: Oceania US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033
    46. Table 46: Rest of Asia Pacific US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market Revenue (Million) Forecast, by Application 2020 & 2033

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. What is the projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of the US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market?

    The projected CAGR is approximately 2.72%.

    2. Which companies are prominent players in the US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market?

    Key companies in the market include Amcor Plc, Snapsil Corporation, Graphic Packaging International Inc, Fuling Plastic USA Inc, Georgia-Pacific LLC, PPC Flexible Packaging LLC, Pactiv LLC, Novolex, Berry Global Inc, Dart Container Corporation.

    3. What are the main segments of the US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market?

    The market segments include Material, End-user Industry.

    4. Can you provide details about the market size?

    The market size is estimated to be USD 26.96 Million as of 2022.

    5. What are some drivers contributing to market growth?

    Ongoing Trend Toward Lightweight and Use of Sustainable Solutions (such as Paper-based Cups); Flexible Single-use Packaging Products Offering Increased Convenience and Utility.

    6. What are the notable trends driving market growth?

    Flexible Single-use Plastic Packaging Products Offering Increased Convenience and Utility.

    7. Are there any restraints impacting market growth?

    High upfront and operational cost for deploying coding and making equipment.

    8. Can you provide examples of recent developments in the market?

    September 2022: Novolex, a North American company, invested USD 10 million to expand the Indiana, United States, recycling facility's capacity, enabling the recycling of plastic bags and other PE films. After the procurement of mechanical recycling equipment, the plant will be able to produce up to 28 million lbs (12,698 MT) of recycled material yearly to generate new goods made from post-consumer or post-industrial recycled material.

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    The market size is provided in terms of value, measured in Million.

    11. Are there any specific market keywords associated with the report?

    Yes, the market keyword associated with the report is "US Single-Use Plastic Bags Market," which aids in identifying and referencing the specific market segment covered.

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    Methodology

    Step 1 - Identification of Relevant Samples Size from Population Database

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    Step 2 - Approaches for Defining Global Market Size (Value, Volume* & Price*)

    Approach Chart
    Top-down and bottom-up approaches are used to validate the global market size and estimate the market size for manufactures, regional segments, product, and application.

    Note*: In applicable scenarios

    Step 3 - Data Sources

    Primary Research

    • Web Analytics
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    • Latest Research Reports
    • Opinion Leaders

    Secondary Research

    • Annual Reports
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    • Investor Presentations
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    Step 4 - Data Triangulation

    Involves using different sources of information in order to increase the validity of a study

    These sources are likely to be stakeholders in a program - participants, other researchers, program staff, other community members, and so on.

    Then we put all data in single framework & apply various statistical tools to find out the dynamic on the market.

    During the analysis stage, feedback from the stakeholder groups would be compared to determine areas of agreement as well as areas of divergence

    Additionally, after gathering mixed and scattered data from a wide range of sources, data is triangulated and correlated to come up with estimated figures which are further validated through primary mediums or industry experts, opinion leaders.