What Fueled The Previous Growth In The Foodservice Disposables Market?
The foodservice disposables market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The foodservice disposables market has experienced strong growth in recent years. It is projected to grow from $62.58 billion in 2024 to $66.78 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%.
Contributing factors include the emphasis on the circular economy, the development of recyclable and compostable products, the rise of supermarkets and retail chains offering ready-to-eat meals, a growing number of public events, and the expansion of coffee shop culture.
What Is The Expected Growth In The Foodservice Disposables Market Size Evolve over the Forecast Period?
The foodservice disposables market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The foodservice disposables market is expected to grow strongly, reaching $85.37 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 6.3%.
This growth is attributed to the rise of mobile restaurants and food trucks, urbanization, busy lifestyles, stricter environmental regulations, and the demand for portable, eco-friendly packaging. Key trends include digital technology integration in packaging, the growth of e-commerce platforms, automation in disposable product production, innovation in edible packaging, and the development of smart packaging solutions.
What Main Forces Are Fueling Expansion In The Foodservice Disposables Market?
The growth of the online food industry is expected to boost the foodservice disposables market. The online food industry involves the ordering and delivery of food through digital platforms, which is growing due to consumer demand for convenience, advancements in delivery logistics, and mobile app usage. Foodservice disposables provide hygienic, cost-effective packaging that supports food quality, branding, and sustainability. For example, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported an increase in online food retailing sales from 5.8% in December 2022 to 6.4% in December 2023. Therefore, the growth of the online food industry is driving the foodservice disposables market.
What Are The Primary Segments In The Global Foodservice Disposables Market?
The foodservice disposables market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Packaging Type: Rigid, Flexible
2) By Material: Plastic, Paper And Paperboard, Bagasse, Polylactic Acid, Other Materials
3) By Application: Food Service, Online Delivery, Institutional
4) By End User: Restaurant, Hotels And Motels, Tea, Coffee And Snack Shops, Retail And Vending Machines, Sports And Recreation, Buffets And Cafeterias, Food Delivery Outlets, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Rigid: Trays, Containers, Plates, Cups, Bowls
2) By Flexible: Pouches, Wraps, Bags, Liners, Films
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Which Emerging Market Trends Are Altering The Foodservice Disposables Industry?
Companies in the foodservice disposables market are prioritizing the development of paper-based packaging solutions to meet consumer demand for sustainable products. For example, in January 2022, Amcor, a Switzerland-based packaging company, launched AmFiber, a paper-based packaging solution. AmFiber introduces high-barrier, recyclable packaging for snacks and confectionery in Europe, offering both sustainability and enhanced performance.
Who Are the Key Players In The Foodservice Disposables Market?
Major companies operating in the foodservice disposables market are:
• WestRock Company
• International Paper
• Berry Global Inc.
• Graphic Packaging International LLC
• Sonoco Products Company
• Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
• Huhtamaki
• Dart Container Corporation
• Novolex
• Printpack
• Genpak
• Sabert Corporation
• Duni Group
• D&W Fine Pack
• Fabri-Kal
• Anchor Packaging LLC
• Hoffmaster Group Inc.
• Airlite Plastics
• WinCup
• Inline Plastics
• Gold Plast SpA
• Vegware
• PrimeWare
• Eco-Products
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Foodservice Disposables Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the foodservice disposables market in 2023. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the foodservice disposables market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
