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Rice Paper Packaging Market Growth & Trends:
The global rice paper packaging market size is anticipated to reach USD 227.8 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.9% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is experiencing significant growth, primarily driven by the global shift toward sustainable and biodegradable materials. As consumers and governments push for eco-friendly alternatives to plastic, rice-based packaging, made from rice husks, starch, and other agricultural byproducts, has emerged as a viable solution. For example, companies in Southeast Asia produce rice straw-based packaging that decomposes within months, unlike conventional plastics that persist for centuries. This aligns with stringent regulations, such as the EU's Single-Use Plastics Directive, which bans certain plastic products, accelerating demand for biodegradable alternatives.
Another key driver is the rising consumer preference for organic and natural packaging, particularly in the food and beverage industry. Rice-based paper is non-toxic, odorless, and safe for direct food contact, making it ideal for products like tea bags, snack wrappers, and takeaway containers. Additionally, the material's lightweight yet durable nature reduces shipping costs, further incentivizing businesses to adopt it over traditional plastic or aluminum foil packaging.
Rice paper coffee bags are gaining popularity as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic-lined or aluminum coffee packaging. Made from rice husk fibers, starch, and other biodegradable materials, these bags offer a fully compostable option while maintaining durability and freshness. For example, brands such as Union Coffee have adopted rice paper bags with plant-based liners, ensuring that even the inner barrier decomposes naturally, unlike conventional plastic-lined bags that contribute to landfill waste.
Technological advancements in material science are also propelling market growth. Innovations in rice-based polymer blends have enhanced the strength, water resistance, and flexibility of these packaging solutions, broadening their applications. Moreover, corporate sustainability commitments and circular economy initiatives are accelerating adoption. As more companies integrate these materials into their supply chains, economies of scale will lower production costs, further driving market expansion. With sustainability trends intensifying, rice-based paper packaging is poised to become a mainstream solution in the global packaging industry.
Rice Paper Packaging Market Report Highlights:
- Based on products, the sheets & rolls segment accounted for the largest share of over 36.0% in 2024.
- The custom printed packaging segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period.
- Based on the application, the food & beverages segment dominated the market in 2024 by accounting for the largest revenue share of over 53.0% in 2024.
- The cosmetics & personal care segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 7.5% over the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
- North America dominated the market by registering the largest revenue market share of over 33.0% in 2024.
- Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Research Methodology
- 1.1.1. Market Segmentation
- 1.1.2. Market Definition
- 1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.7. List of Abbreviations
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot, 2024 (USD Million)
- 2.2. Segmental Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Global Rice Paper Packaging Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
- 3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.4. Manufacturing Trends
- 3.5. Regulatory Framework
- 3.6. Market Dynamics
- 3.6.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.6.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.6.3. Market Challenge Analysis
- 3.6.4. Market Opportunity Analysis
- 3.7. Business Environment Analysis
- 3.7.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.7.2. PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 4. Global Rice Paper Packaging Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Key Takeaways
- 4.2. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 4.2.1. Sheets & Rolls
- 4.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.2.2. Pouches & Wraps
- 4.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.2.3. Labels & Stickers
- 4.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.2.4. Custom Printed Packaging
- 4.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.2.5. Others
- 4.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Global Rice Paper Packaging Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Key Takeaways
- 5.2. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 5.2.1. Food & Beverages
- 5.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.2.2. Cosmetics & Personal Care
- 5.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.2.3. Retail & Gift Packaging
- 5.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.2.4. Others
- 5.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Global Rice Paper Packaging Market: Region Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 6.3. North America
- 6.3.1. North America Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. U.S.
- 6.3.2.1. U.S. Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Canada
- 6.3.3.1. Canada Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4. Mexico
- 6.3.4.1. Mexico Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Europe
- 6.4.1. Europe Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. Germany
- 6.4.2.1. Germany Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. UK
- 6.4.3.1. UK Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4. France
- 6.4.4.1. France Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5. Italy
- 6.4.5.1. Italy Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6. Spain
- 6.4.6.1. Spain Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Asia Pacific
- 6.5.1. Asia Pacific Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. China
- 6.5.2.1. China Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3. India
- 6.5.3.1. India Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4. Japan
- 6.5.4.1. Japan Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.5. Australia
- 6.5.5.1. Australia Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.6. South Korea
- 6.5.6.1. South Korea Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Latin America
- 6.6.1. Latin America Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.2. Brazil
- 6.6.2.1. Brazil Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3. Argentina
- 6.6.3.1. Argentina Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7. Middle East & Africa
- 6.7.1. Middle East & Africa Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.2. Saudi Arabia
- 6.7.2.1. Saudi Arabia Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.3. UAE
- 6.7.3.1. UAE Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.4. South Africa
- 6.7.4.1. South Africa Rice Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact on the Industry
- 7.2. Company/Competition Categorization
- 7.3. List of Potential Customers
- 7.4. Company Market Position Analysis
- 7.5. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 7.6. Company Dashboard Analysis
- 7.7. Strategy Mapping
- 7.7.1. Expansions
- 7.7.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
- 7.7.3. Collaborations/Partnerships/Agreements
- 7.7.4. New Product Launches
- 7.7.5. Others
Chapter 8. Company Listing (Overview, Financial Performance, Products Overview)
- 8.1. TIPA LTD
- 8.1.1. Company Overview
- 8.1.2. Financial Performance
- 8.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.2. Green Compostables
- 8.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.2.2. Financial Performance
- 8.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.3. Guangdong BN Packaging Co., Ltd
- 8.3.1. Company Overview
- 8.3.2. Financial Performance
- 8.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4. IMPAK Corporation
- 8.4.1. Company Overview
- 8.4.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5. TedPack Company Limited
- 8.5.1. Company Overview
- 8.5.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6. VINPACK JOINT STOCK COMPANY
- 8.6.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7. MST Packaging Co., Ltd.
- 8.7.1. Company Overview
- 8.7.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.8. Huizhou Yito Packaging Co., Ltd.
- 8.8.1. Company Overview
- 8.8.2. Financial Performance
- 8.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.9. MTPak Coffee
- 8.9.1. Company Overview
- 8.9.2. Financial Performance
- 8.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.10. Biopacktech Co., Ltd.
- 8.10.1. Company Overview
- 8.10.2. Financial Performance
- 8.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.11. ClearBags
- 8.11.1. Company Overview
- 8.11.2. Financial Performance
- 8.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.12. BioPack
- 8.12.1. Company Overview
- 8.12.2. Financial Performance
- 8.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.13. GreenBiobag Co., Ltd.
- 8.13.1. Company Overview
- 8.13.2. Financial Performance
- 8.13.3. Product Benchmarking