Mortuary Bags Market Report 2026

Mortuary Bags Market Overview

• Mortuary Bags market size has reached to $1.79 billion in 2025 • Expected to grow to $3.11 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7% • Growth Driver: Surge In Number Of Road Accidents Fueling The Growth Of The Market Due To Increasing Fatalities From Distracted Driving • North America was the largest region in 2025 and Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region.

What Is Covered Under Mortuary Bags Market?

Mortuary bags refer to specially designed, leak-proof bags used for securely storing and transporting human remains, particularly in hospitals, disaster zones, and funeral homes. These bags are typically made from durable, non-porous materials such as polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene to ensure hygienic handling and prevent contamination. They often include features such as zipper closures, handles, and labeling provisions for identification and safety compliance. The main types of mortuary bags include double-layer, gusseted, single-layer, and zipper bags. Double layer refers to mortuary bags made with two layers of material for enhanced strength and durability. The raw materials are polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, nylon, polyester, and others, and bag sizes are divided into adult bags, child and infant bags, and heavy-duty and bariatric bags, and the key end uses are hospitals, mortuaries and funeral homes, forensic departments, and others.

What Is The Mortuary Bags Market Growth Forecast?

The mortuary bags market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.11 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of gusseted and zipper bags, rising demand for child and infant mortuary bags, increasing regulatory compliance for biohazard handling, growth in forensic and disaster management applications, innovation in multi-layer and heavy-duty materials. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for leak-proof and durable mortuary bags, increased adoption of polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene materials, expansion of heavy-duty and bariatric bags, growth in hospital and forensic department usage, enhanced focus on safety, hygiene, and identification features.

Global Mortuary Bags Market Segmentation

1) By Type: Double Layer, Gusseted Bag, Single Layer, Zipper Bag 2) By Raw Material: Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene, Nylon, Polyester, Other Raw Materials 3) By Bags Size: Adult Bags, Child And Infant Bags, Heavy Duty And Bariatric Bags 4) By End Use: Hospitals, Mortuaries And Funeral Homes, Forensic Departments, Other End Users Subsegments: 1) By Double Layer: Reinforced Double Layer Mortuary Bags, Leak-Proof Double Layer Mortuary Bags, Heavy-Duty Double Layer Mortuary Bags, Standard Double Layer Mortuary Bags 2) By Gusseted Bag: Expandable Gusseted Mortuary Bags, Leak-Resistant Gusseted Mortuary Bags, Heavy-Duty Gusseted Mortuary Bags, Standard Gusseted Mortuary Bags 3) By Single Layer: Lightweight Single Layer Mortuary Bags, Standard Single Layer Mortuary Bags, Disposable Single Layer Mortuary Bags, Economy Single Layer Mortuary Bags 4) By Zipper Bag: Zipper-Sealed Mortuary Bags, Tamper-Evident Zipper Mortuary Bags, Leak-Proof Zipper Mortuary Bags, Heavy-Duty Zipper Mortuary Bags

What Are The Drivers Of The Mortuary Bags Market?

The rise in the number of road accidents causing deaths is expected to propel the growth of the mortuary bags market going forward. Road accidents refer to unexpected collisions or incidents involving vehicles that result in damage, injury, or death. The increase in road accidents causing deaths is due to distracted driving that reduces driver attention and reaction time, leading to more frequent and severe collisions. Mortuary bags help in road accidents by providing a secure, hygienic, and respectful means to transport deceased victims from accident scenes to medical facilities or morgues. For instance, in May 2025, according to the Department for Transport, a UK-based government department, there were 1,633 fatalities, a 1% increase from 2023, and 29,537 killed or seriously injured casualties, with little change from 2023. Therefore, the rise in the number of road accidents causing deaths is driving the growth of the mortuary bags industry. The increase in terrorism and global conflict is expected to propel the growth of the mortuary bags market going forward. Terrorism and global conflict refer to violent actions and disputes that disrupt international peace and security, often causing widespread instability and harm. The rise in terrorism and global conflict is driven by geopolitical tensions, escalating disputes, and provoking violent actions across regions. Mortuary bags help terrorism and global conflict response by safely containing and transporting deceased victims, supporting efficient disaster management, and ensuring public health safety. For instance, in March 2025, according to the US-based humanitarian information portal, the terrorist incidents increased from 58 to 66, with the deadliest groups causing an 11% rise in 2024 fatalities. Therefore, the increase in terrorism and global conflict is driving the growth of the mortuary bags industry. The increasing natural hazards are expected to propel the growth of the mortuary bags market going forward. Natural hazards, also known as natural disasters, are sudden natural events such as earthquakes, floods, or hurricanes that can cause significant harm to people and the environment. The rise in natural hazards is largely due to climate change, which intensifies weather patterns and increases the frequency and severity of storms, droughts, and other extreme conditions. Mortuary bags help during these emergencies by providing a respectful and hygienic way to manage and transport deceased individuals, helping maintain public health and dignity in the aftermath. For instance, in January 2025, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information, a US-based government agency, in 2022, the US experienced 18 disaster events, resulting in 474 deaths. In comparison, the year 2024 recorded 27 such disasters with a significantly higher death toll of 568. Therefore, the increasing natural hazards are driving the growth of the mortuary bags industry.

Key Players In The Global Mortuary Bags Market

Major companies operating in the mortuary bags market are Medline Industries LP, Busse Hospital Disposables, Ferno‑Washington Inc., EMSRUN, Span Surgical Co., SmartChoice Funeral Supplies, Barber Medical, 3D Barrier Bags, VISION MEDICAL, Mopec Inc., Mortech Manufacturing, Auden Funeral Supplies Ltd., Hygeco International Solutions, Ceabis GmbH, Medicalproducts LTD, Adasu Defense Textile, Coccato & Mezzetti Srl, EIHF Isofroid, EkoMed, ESCO Facilities BV, MOBI MEDICAL, Erenler Medikal, EMS Mobil Sistemler

Regional Outlook

North America was the largest region in the mortuary bags market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in this market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

What Defines the Mortuary Bags Market?

The mortuary bags market consists of sales of standard mortuary bags, pouch-style mortuary bags, and military or disaster-response body bags. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

How is Market Value Defined and Measured?

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.