Compostable Bags Price in India [2026]

Quick Answer

The price of compostable bags in India ranges from ₹120 to ₹350 per kg in 2026. The final price depends a great deal on the bag type, thickness, material blend and order volume. On a per-piece basis, biodegradable and compostable bags can be priced as low as ₹0.60 for small bin liners and go up to ₹7 or more for heavy-duty sizes. This guide offers an overview of pricing for carry bags, garbage bags, courier bags, garment bags, grocery bags and industrial pouches in India. All prices reflect wholesale and bulk rates for commercial buyers. UKHI manufactures both the biopolymer resin (EcoGran) and finished compostable bags at our facility in IMT Faridabad, Haryana, and we ship free samples within 7 days. 

Compostable and Biodegradable Bags Price in India by Bag Type

The table below gives wholesale pricing for certified compostable bags price per kg and per piece across the most commonly procured biodegradable and compostable bag types in India.

Important:

1. Compostable carry bags pricing varies the most because this category spans everything from thin 20-micron pharmacy bags to thick 40-micron retail bags with printed branding.
2. The price for light, unprinted compostable carry bags of 20 to 25 microns thickness is at the lower end of the range.
3. The price of compostable garbage bags depends almost entirely on size. A small 10″×15″ caddy liner at 20 microns costs roughly ₹0.60 per piece. A heavy-duty 38″×50″ industrial liner at 40 microns costs around ₹31.25 per piece because the material weight per bag is higher.
4. Typically, the price of compostable courier bags stays relatively fixed at ₹120 to ₹130 per kg because courier mailers are produced in high volumes with standardised sizes and minimal customisation.
5. The price of compostable grocery bags in India is at the higher end because grocery bags need thicker gauges (35 to 50 microns) to carry 5 to 10 kg loads without tearing.

What Factors Affect the Price of Biodegradable and Compostable Bags in India

Resin composition

Compostable bags are made from a blend of PBAT (which provides flexibility and tear resistance), PLA (which provides stiffness) and plant starch (which acts as a cost-reducing filler). The ratio of these three materials in the blend directly affects the per-kg cost of the finished bag. Manufacturers who are able to use domestically compounded resin using Indian agricultural feedstocks are able to bring the biopolymer prices down to around ₹190/kg, compared to ₹350 to ₹400/kg for imported resins.

Micron thickness and bag weight

Biodegradable bags price in India is quoted on a per-kg basis. A higher micron gauge means each bag uses more material and weighs more, because of which the number of bags produced per kg of resin reduces, and the per-piece cost increases.

The 120-micron plastic mandate

Under India’s Plastic Waste Management Rules, conventional plastic carry bags must be at least 120 microns thick. However, certified compostable bags are legally permitted to be manufactured and sold at much lower thicknesses of even 20 to 30 microns. This is the biggest reason why compostable bags (of a lower but functional thickness) can actually cost less per piece than plastic bags which have to be made at 120 microns purely to be compliant with the PWM Rules.

Order volume

The MOQs for orders of compostable bags typically start at 500 kg to 1 tonne per size and print variant. When the order volume is large, a manufacturer can use continuous extrusion cycles, which lowers the conversion cost per bag.

Printing and customisation

Manufacturers need to use water-based inks that are free from heavy metals, to add logos, brand colours or QR codes to compostable carry bags. If flexographic printing is the only option, manufacturers need to spend on plate setup, which adds a fixed cost per order. Manufacturers who can use digital printing are able to lower these fixed costs of customisation, and can even offer MOQs down to 500 to 1,000 units.

GST reduction

From September 2025, the GST Council of India has reduced the tax rate on certified biodegradable and compostable bags from 18% to 5%. This 13-percentage-point reduction has also lowered the procurement cost for every buyer in India.

Compostable Bags vs Plastic Bags: Cost per Bag Comparison

It is not easy to compare the price of eco-friendly bags in India against conventional plastic bags, especially on a per-kg basis. The actual comparison that matters is cost per bag.

If we consider a standard 12″×15″ garment bag with a 2″ flap as the reference, the price difference between a compostable carrybag made from EcoGran and one made from conventional plastic is as follows:

In this example, the compostable bag turns out to be costing 60% less per piece than the plastic bag of the same size.

Retailers who use conventional plastic bags also expose themselves to potential costs, such as penalties and product seizures if they are caught using non-compliant thin plastic bags. Retailers also have to prepare for escalating EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) obligations if they continue to use conventional plastic bags. On the other hand, retailers who have switched to compostable carry bags do not have to worry about either of these liabilities.

Bulk and Wholesale Pricing for Compostable Bags in India

Buyers looking for compostable bags wholesale price India should know how manufacturer quotes are structured.

• Compostable bags are quoted by weight (₹ per kg), not by piece.
• To compare two suppliers fairly, procurement teams need to calculate cost per bag using this formula: quoted price per kg divided by expected bags per kg.
• The bags-per-kg number depends on micron thickness and bag dimensions, so any quote that does not specify both is incomplete.
• Standard MOQs for custom compostable bags start at 500 kg to 1 tonne per size and print combination.
• At the unit level, a manufacturer is typically able to produce 10,000 to 30,000 compostable carry bags per run (unprinted).
• Manufacturing efficiencies improve meaningfully at monthly volumes of 500 kg to 1 tonne, where unit conversion costs drop.

When you request a wholesale quote, share five details:

• bag size (length × width with flap, if any),
• desired micron thickness,
• quantity per month,
• print specification (plain, single-colour or multi-colour), and
• delivery location.

Why Procurement Teams Buy Compostable Bags from UKHI

At UKHI, we manufacture the biopolymer resin (EcoGran) and convert it into finished compostable bags at our own facility in Faridabad. This means we are able to control the quality from the granule stage to the packed bag, which is not common among compostable bag suppliers in India.

We compound our EcoGran resin using domestic agricultural feedstocks, because of which our resin can be priced at approximately ₹190/kg. This also makes our resin prices isolated from the typical price swings that affect imported resins. Our annual EcoGran production capacity is 3,000 tonnes, so we can even serve multi-tonne monthly orders without any lead-time delays.

All UKHI compostable bags are certified under IS/ISO 17088, tested at CIPET, and carry valid CPCB registration. We also hold ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GMP and FSSAI certifications, which are crucial for food-contact applications.

We currently supply Reliance Retail, Amazon, Aditya Birla Group, V-Mart, Good Earth and Dohful.

Procurement teams who want to evaluate UKHI compostable bags for their own packaging requirement can request a free sample. We ship samples within 7 days at no cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do compostable bags cost in India?

The price of wholesale compostable bags in India ranges from ₹120 to ₹350 per kg. On a per-piece basis, prices start at ₹0.60 for small bin liners and go up to ₹7 or more for heavy-duty grocery bags. The exact cost depends on bag type, size, thickness, material blend and order volume.

Are compostable bags cheaper than plastic bags?

On a per-bag basis, yes. A standard 12″×15″ compostable bag costs around ₹2.28 per piece, while a conventional plastic bag of the same size costs around ₹5.70. The difference comes from the legal thickness mandate: plastic bags must be 120 microns, while certified compostable bags are permitted at 20 microns.

What is the price of compostable bags per kg at wholesale?

Compostable bags price per kg at wholesale ranges from ₹120 to ₹350, depending on material grade and bag type. Courier mailers sit at the lower end (₹120 to ₹130/kg). Grocery bags and heavy-duty bin liners sit at the higher end (₹250 to ₹350/kg).

What certifications should compostable bags have in India?

Legally, all compostable bags sold in India must carry CPCB certification under the Plastic Waste Management Rules and meet the IS/ISO 17088 compostability standard, tested at CIPET or an NABL-accredited laboratory. Buyers should also check for ISO 9001 and FSSAI certification if the bags will be used for food contact.

Where can procurement teams buy compostable bags in bulk in India?

UKHI is a compostable biopolymer manufacturer based in IMT Faridabad, Haryana. We supply both EcoGran resin to converters and finished compostable bags to brands and retailers. Procurement teams can request a free sample shipped within 7 days by contacting us directly.