What BioBag does

BioBag Baltic OÜ is an Estonian private limited company and the Baltic distribution arm of the BioBag International AS group. It produces and sells certified compostable and biodegradable bags, agricultural films, ventilated bio-waste bins, fast composters, and portable composting toilets from a single factory in Hiiumaa, Estonia, operating on 100% green energy. Its primary raw material is Novamont's patented MATER-BI bioplastic (starch, plant oils, compostable polymers) sourced from Italy, and its products carry one of the broadest certification portfolios in the segment (EN 13432, ASTM D6400, AS 4736, OK Compost Industrial/HOME/SOIL, Seedling, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001).

The company runs a multi-channel go-to-market combining a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at biobag.ee (priced €2.99–€18.90 for most bags, with the HotBin 200L composter at €272.80), a dedicated B2B catalog and inside-sales motion via [email protected] for custom industrial and agricultural films, and a wholesale/distribution layer that places BioBag products in 18 countries through the parent group. Customer segments span retail/consumer, hospitality and food service, industrial manufacturers (hygiene, medical bedding, food packaging), agriculture (BioAgri mulch films), and municipal waste management. Sub-brands include BioAgri (agricultural films), BioToi (portable composting toilets co-developed with the Norwegian military), and WFoody (Estonian-designed plywood and pressed-wood bio-waste bins).

In 2023 BioBag launched a new generation of lignin-containing compostable bags in partnership with Fibenol and Dagöplasti, using locally sourced Estonian wood lignin as a circular-economy alternative to imported MATER-BI. Revenue mechanics are split between one-time consumer bag sales, quote-based B2B custom film contracts, and wholesale distribution; agricultural film orders are seasonally concentrated (January–April production window with early-order discounts). No revenue, headcount, or funding figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

BioBag

Legal name

BioBag Baltic OÜ

Website

https://biobag.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BioBag Baltic OÜ manufactures certified compostable bags, agricultural films, bins, and composting solutions from Novamont's MATER-BI bioplastic at its Hiiumaa, Estonia facility, serving consumer, hospitality, industrial, agricultural, and municipal customers across 18 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compostable Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Trash Bags & Bin Liners (CRAJAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biodegradable Packaging Materials (films, trays, foams) (IMAEAOAB), Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB)

Keywords

• Compostable bags
• Biodegradable films
• Bio-waste collection
• Agricultural mulch film
• MATER-BI bioplastic

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (E-commerce): Direct-to-consumer sales through biobag.ee online store. Products include compostable bags, bio-waste collection bins, composters, agricultural films, and accessories. Prices range from €2.99 to €319.99 per product.
2. B2B Custom Solutions: Specialized products manufactured to customer specifications, particularly for large clients. BioBag offers custom-sized agricultural films and industrial films for specific applications. Custom orders for agricultural films are taken January through April.
3. Wholesale/Distribution: Distribution of BioBag product range to customers in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania through BioBag Baltic OÜ, representing the international BioBag International AS group.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BioBag manufactures and sells certified compostable and biodegradable bags, films, collection bins, and composting solutions made from MATER-BI bioplastic. Its range covers consumer bio-waste bags (6L to 240L), freezer and storage bags, dog waste bags, BioAgri soil-compostable agricultural mulch films, WFoody plywood bio-waste bins, MaxAir/Umimax ventilated bins, HotBin fast composter, and the BioToi portable composting toilet system, all certified to EN 13432, ASTM D6400, and AS 4736 standards.

Product overview

BioBag is a product portfolio of certified compostable and biodegradable bags, collection containers, and composting solutions for bio-waste management. The core offerings include: BioBag waste bags in various sizes (6L to 240L) for bio-waste collection, available in standard, tie-handle (nööriga), and liner (Superline) variants; BioAgri agricultural films for soil coverage; storage and freezer bags; dog waste bags; and the KOMPLEKT bundles combining ventilated bins with compostable bags. Supporting products include ventilated collection bins (MaxAir, WFoody plywood, Umimax), the HotBin fast composter, and the BioToi portable composting toilet system. Products are manufactured in Estonia (Hiiumaa) using 100% green energy and certified compostable/biodgradable according to European standard EN 13432, with raw materials sourced from Italy (Mater-Bi).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BioAgri: Environmentally friendly agricultural mulch film for farming, produced in Hiiumaa, Estonia. Certified compostable and biodegradable in soil according to EN 13432, made from Mater-Bi raw materials from Italy.
• BioToi

Products and services

• BioBag compostable bio-waste bags (range 6L–240L) Certified compostable and breathable bags in sizes 6L, 8L, 10L, 20L, 30L, 35L, 50L, 60L, 80L, 140L, 140/190L, and 240L, designed for bio-waste collection in kitchens, restaurants, and industrial containers. Fully degrades without leaving microplastics; compliant with EN 13432.
• BioBag tie-handle bio-waste bags (nööriga) Compostable bio-waste bags with sturdy handles/cords in 30L and 50L sizes for easy removal from bins and comfortable carrying; 50L version is certified OK Compost INDUSTRIAL.
• BioBag Superline liner bags Fully compostable liner bags for bio-waste containers in 35L, 50L, 80L, 140L, and 240L sizes; protects containers from soiling and prevents food waste freezing in winter.
• BioBag compostable storage and freezer bags Compostable storage and freezer bags in 4L and 6L sizes for food preservation, certified OK Compost Industrial; can be disposed of in bio-waste container after use.
• BioBag compostable dog waste bags Compostable dog waste bags made from Mater-BI; environmental alternative to conventional plastic bags. Certified OK Compost INDUSTRIAL.
• BioBag compostable fruit and vegetable bags 100% compostable bags suitable for fruit and vegetable collection in retail and home use; can also be used for food-waste collection.
• BioAgri Garden compostable garden film Compostable garden film (1.2m x 7m) for soil coverage suitable for strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, currants, seedlings, grapes, flowers, and other 1-3 year plants; degrades in soil within approximately 24 months.
• BioAgri soil-compostable agricultural mulch film (põllukile) Soil-compostable and biodegradable agricultural film made from Mater-Bi, produced in Hiiumaa, Estonia. Degrades in soil when tilled at season end within 1-24 months; certified EN 13432 and OK Biodegradable SOIL. Used for onions, melons, cabbage, strawberries, pumpkins, cucumbers, lettuce, grapes, and flowers. Custom production available January through April.
• MaxAir ventilated bio-waste collection bin (7L) Ventilated bio-waste collection bin with air holes and double bottom for maximum air circulation, preventing fermentation and odors. Made in Italy from recycled plastic.
• Umimax ventilated bio-waste bin (7.5L) Specialized bio-waste collection bin with ventilation sides and lid for use with compostable bags. Made in Italy from recycled plastic.
• WFoody plywood bio-waste collection bins (8L, multiple finishes) Plywood/pressed-wood bio-waste bins in 8L sizes with double bottom and ventilation holes for drying instead of fermentation; coated with protective lacquer (brown, natural/untreated, and white pressed-wood variants). Designed and produced in Estonia.
• BioBag 37L bio-waste bucket with lid 37L bio-waste bucket with lid for collecting larger quantities of food waste; popular in restaurants and catering businesses.
• HotBin 200L fast composter Fast composter for home use producing compost in 30-90 days; no accelerators or activators needed. Awarded Chelsea Flower Show 2019 and 2020 Best Garden Product.
• BioToi portable composting toilet system Portable composting toilet system developed in cooperation with Norwegian military forces; used successfully at NATO exercises. Suitable for aid organizations and personal use for camping, boating, and outdoor activities. Uses BioToi compostable bags.
• BioToi compostable toilet bags Fully compostable and biodegradable bags for the BioToi toilet system, covering the entire seat for hygiene and user-friendliness.
• MaxAir + BioBag 8L bundle Bundle including MaxAir ventilated bio-waste collection bin and 3 rolls (75 bags) of 8-liter compostable bags, providing optimal air circulation for home bio-waste collection.
• Custom industrial compostable films Custom-manufactured compostable films for industrial applications including diapers, hygiene products, medical bedding, food packaging, sealed packages, and laminated products. Specifications are customizable: breathability 250-950 gr*30µm/m²*24h, thickness 8-180 microns, multiple colors using compostable color mixtures, and printing up to 8 colors using compostable inks. Quote-based pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bio-waste collection quantities increased significantly in municipalities using industrial compostable bags with ventilated containers (demonstrated in Berlin, Milan, Munich and other cities)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FibenolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFibenol collaborated with Dagöplasti and BioBag Baltic in a joint project to develop lignin-containing compostable bags. Lignin is sourced from low-quality local Estonian wood, supporting circular economy principles. The resulting bags are naturally brown and have a sauna-like scent, distinct from conventional green bioplastic bags.
• DagöplasticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDagöplasti collaborated with Fibenol and BioBag Baltic in a joint project to develop lignin-containing compostable bags. The project produced the first test batch in 2023 and continues with ongoing product development. These bags were tested at the Estonian Song and Dance Festival 'Iseoma'.
• Novamont (Italy)coreTechnology or IntegrationNovamont developed MATER-BI, a patented bioplastic material produced using pioneering patented technologies. Raw material is supplied from Italy to BioBag's Estonian manufacturing facility on Hiiumaa. MATER-BI is the primary raw material for all BioBag products, providing properties similar to traditional plastics while remaining fully compostable.
• Ringmajandusettevõtete Liit (Circular Economy Enterprises Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Circular Economy Enterprises Association collaborated with Saaremaa and Muhu municipalities and member companies to install waste sorting stations in all schools on Saaremaa and Muhu islands. BioBag contributed products to support bio-waste collection education.
• Royal Horticultural SocietyminorOthersThe HotBin 200L composting bin, sold by BioBag, received the Best Garden Product award at the Chelsea Flower Show 2019 and 2020, awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sphere (Gruppo Waste Italia): Italian group (parent of Lavorazione Materie Plastiche - LMP) manufacturing compostable bags and bin liners under brands including Compostella and BioBag-equivalent lines. Direct head-to-head competitor in the European compostable household/curbside bag segment.
• Cardia Bioplastics: Australia-based developer and supplier of certified compostable and bio-based resins and films (cardia biohybrid) used in bags, mulch films, and packaging. Comparable materials science orientation and shared customer profile in waste-management and agricultural end markets.
• BioPak: Australia-headquartered, globally operating manufacturer of certified compostable foodservice packaging (cups, containers, cutlery, bags). Comparable target customers (HORECA, food service, retail) and certification-led go-to-market, although skewed toward foodservice SKUs.
• TIPA: Israeli-founded global company producing home- and industrially-compostable flexible packaging films and bags for food and retail. Closely comparable to BioBag in offering certified compostable plastic-replacement pouches/liners targeting the same regulatory and brand-owner demand drivers.
• Vegware: UK-based manufacturer and distributor of compostable foodservice and retail packaging (bags, wraps, containers). Comparable in leveraging EN 13432 / BPI certification to sell to foodservice and B2B buyers, with overlapping end-use cases (bio-waste liners, retail produce bags).
• BioFutura: Dutch producer of compostable bags (bio-trash bags, dog waste bags, fruit & veg bags) and kitchen collectors under Coda and Biofutura brands. Directly comparable in product range, channel mix (retail + B2B) and European mid-market positioning.

Broad incumbents

• BASF (Ecovio / ecovio®): Global chemical major offering Ecovio, a certified compostable PLA/PBAT compound used in films, bags, mulch film and food packaging. Comparable end applications; competes with Mater-Bi as an alternative compostable resin for converters like BioBag and for direct bag/film converters.
• Novamont (Mater-Bi / Versalis): Italian developer and licensor of the Mater-Bi bioplastic that BioBag uses as its primary raw material, now part of Versalis (Eni). Functions both as upstream supplier/partner and as a broader portfolio bioplastics incumbent competing at the resin-and-finished-product level across many product categories beyond bags.
• NatureWorks (Ingeo PLA): US-headquartered, world's largest PLA producer (Ingeo), serving film, fiber and packaging converters globally. Competes indirectly with Mater-Bi as a primary compostable resin platform and competes at finished-product level through licensees and converters producing compostable bags and films.
• TotalEnergies Corbion (Luminy PLA): Joint venture between TotalEnergies and Corbion producing Luminy PLA for compostable and biobased applications including films, bags, and packaging. Major incumbent in the same compostable plastics value chain that BioBag ultimately serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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