Sugarcane Straws, Bulk, Australia-Wide
Sugarcane straws — also written sugar cane straws — are single-use drinking straws made from bagasse, the fibre left after sugarcane is pressed. They are certified commercially compostable, hold their shape for 4+ hours in hot and cold drinks, and contain no plastic lining or PFAS. We supply them in bulk cases to cafés, bars, restaurants and bubble tea shops across Australia.
The full range
Regular Sugarcane Straws
6mm x 200mm · Sugarcane Fibre
Perfect for everyday drinks, coffees & juices
- 2,500 pcs$70.00
- 5,000 pcs$135.00
Cocktail Sugarcane Straws
6mm x 140mm · Sugarcane Fibre
Short & sleek — ideal for cocktails & espressos
- 2,500 pcs$55.00
- 5,000 pcs$110.00
Jumbo Sugarcane Straws
8mm x 200mm · Sugarcane Fibre
Wider bore for smoothies, shakes & thick drinks
- 2,500 pcs$100.00
- 5,000 pcs$195.00
Individually Wrapped Bubble Tea Straws
12mm x 220mm · Sugarcane Fibre
Hygienically wrapped, perfect for boba & bubble tea
- 1,800 pcs$165.00
Which size should you stock?
Most venues carry two: a regular straw for the bulk of their drinks and one specialist size for whatever they actually pour. Buying a size that does not suit the glass is the most common first-order mistake.
- Regular 6mm for coffees, juices, soft drinks and water — the size most venues buy first.
- Cocktail 6mm × 140mm for espresso martinis, spritzes and anything under about 250ml.
- Jumbo 8mm for smoothies, thickshakes and blended drinks with pulp.
- Bubble tea 12mm for pearls, wrapped for takeaway counters or unwrapped for dine-in.
Not sure? Send your drinks list to [email protected] and we will tell you what we would put behind your counter. For pallet volume, custom branding or a recurring schedule, see bulk and wholesale orders. Local buyers can also read our Melbourne and Brisbane pages.
Sugarcane straws vs paper, PLA and bamboo
Most venues switching away from plastic are choosing between four materials. The practical differences behind the counter:
| Material | Holds up | Taste | Compostable | Hit by plastic bans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarcane fibre | 4+ hours | None | Commercially, ~90 days | No — not a plastic |
| Paper | 20-30 minutes | Papery once soft | Varies by coating | No |
| PLA bioplastic | Hours | None | Industrial only | Yes — caught by plastic bans |
| Bamboo (reusable) | Reusable | Slight woody note | Eventually, uncertified | No |
Delivery and compliance
Every order ships Australia-wide through the One World Courier network — three to seven business days standard, one to three express. Freight is quoted live at checkout from the carrier's own rates for your address and charged at cost, with no markup, and free warehouse pickup is available.
Australian single-use plastic bans target plastic straws, including PLA and other bioplastics. Straws moulded from plant fibre are not plastic and are not caught by those bans, so sugarcane straws remain compliant — including under the NSW Plastic Ban. Every state and territory ban also preserves access to straws for people with a disability or medical need.
Common questions
- What are sugarcane straws?
- Sugarcane straws — also written sugar cane straws — are single-use drinking straws made from bagasse, the fibre left over after sugarcane is pressed for juice. Bagasse is an agricultural byproduct, so the straws use a material that would otherwise be waste. They contain no plastic, no PLA lining and no PFAS.
- Are sugarcane straws better than paper straws?
- For durability, yes. Paper straws soften as the glue between their layers absorbs liquid, which is why they collapse in 20 to 30 minutes. Sugarcane straws are moulded from a single fibre material with no glue seam, so they hold their shape for 4+ hours in both hot and cold drinks and do not add a papery taste.
- Are sugarcane straws compostable or biodegradable?
- Commercially compostable. They break down within about 90 days in a commercial composting facility. That is a stricter standard than 'biodegradable', which has no legally defined timeframe in Australia and can describe a material that takes years.
- How do sugarcane straws compare to PLA straws?
- PLA is a bioplastic. It looks and feels like plastic, needs industrial composting to break down, and is banned as a single-use item in several Australian jurisdictions precisely because it is still a plastic. Sugarcane fibre is not a plastic and is not caught by those bans.
- Are sugarcane straws legal under Australian plastic bans?
- Yes. Australian single-use plastic bans target plastic straws, including bioplastic and PLA straws. Straws made from plant fibre such as sugarcane are not plastic and remain permitted. Every state and territory ban also preserves access to straws for people with a disability or medical need.
- What size sugarcane straw do I need?
- 6mm regular for coffee, juice, soft drink and water; 6mm cocktail for espresso martinis, spritzes and anything under about 250ml; 8mm jumbo for smoothies and thickshakes; 12mm for bubble tea and anything with pearls. Most venues stock a regular plus one specialist size.
- How many sugarcane straws does a cafe need?
- As a rough guide, a venue serving 100 cold drinks a day uses about 2,500 straws a month, so one 2,500-piece case covers roughly a month. Venues serving mostly hot drinks use far fewer.
- Do you supply sugarcane straws wholesale?
- Yes. All straws are sold in bulk cases, with carton and pallet pricing, custom branding and recurring order schedules available for cafes, restaurants, bars, bubble tea shops and distributors Australia-wide.