Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cups are food-safe, transparent containers made from polyethylene terephthalate, a solid and lightweight thermoplastic polymer. These cups are commonly used for cold beverages, are recyclable, and offer good barrier properties against gases and moisture.
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Cups Global Market Report 2024 provides data on the global polyethylene terephthalate (pet) cups market such as market size, growth forecasts, segments and geographies, competitive landscape including leading competitors’ revenues, profiles and market shares. The polyethylene terephthalate (pet) cups market report identifies opportunities and strategies based on market trends and leading competitors’ approaches.
The polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cups market has grown steadily, from $0.93 billion in 2023 to $0.99 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 6.9%. This growth is driven by increased adoption in quick-service restaurants, greater emphasis on hygiene and food safety, and rising demand for takeaway and delivery services. The market is expected to grow to $1.31 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 7.2%. Key drivers include rising demand from the food and beverage industry, growing online sales of disposable packaging, increasing environmental awareness, and demand for eco-friendly packaging. Major trends include lightweight packaging, reclosable cup designs, personalization, antimicrobial coatings, and smart packaging integration.
The rising demand from the food and beverage industry is expected to drive the growth of the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cups market. The increasing use of PET cups in the food and beverage industry is driven by the rise of takeaway and food delivery services, as well as the material's durability, resistance to cracking, and affordability. PET cups are lightweight, shatterproof, and recyclable, making them an environmentally friendly and convenient option. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, food and non-alcoholic drink sales increased from 14.8 million metric tons in 2020–21 to 15.1 million tons in 2021–2022. This growing demand is driving the PET cups market forward.
Get Your Free Sample of the Global Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Cups Market Report The polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cups market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Clear PET Cup, Opaque PET Cup, Printed PET Cup
2) By Packaging: Rigid Packaging, Flexible Packaging
3) By Distribution Channel: Hypermarket, Supermarket, Departmental Stores, E-commerce, Direct Sales
4) By End Use: Food Services, Beverages, Restaurants, Other End Users
Companies in the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cups market are focusing on developing recyclable takeaway cups to sustain their market position. These cups are designed for beverage service and can be recycled to create new products. For instance, in February 2024, Faerch Group, a Denmark-based packaging manufacturer, launched the Tumbler range of recyclable takeaway cups. These cups, made with 30% post-consumer recycled content, combine durability and environmental responsibility, meeting food safety standards and supporting the circular economy by being fully recyclable into new food packaging.
North America was the largest region in the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cups market in 2023. The regions covered in the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cups market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.