The Recyclable Cups Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of the recyclable cups has seen robust growth in recent years. It was valued at $24.48 billion in 2024 and is predicted to increase to $26.28 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%.
The Recyclable Cups Global Market Report 2025 forecasts that by 2029, the market size of recyclable cups will be $34.54 billion. The market is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Recyclable Cups Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the recyclable cups market are:
• Rising demand for organic component-containing paper cups
• Increasing popularity of subscription services and e-commerce platforms
• Growing consumer preference for eco-friendly and sustainable products
• Increased patronage of coffee shops and advancements in recycling technologies
The recyclable cups market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Material Type: Bioplastics, Cardboard, Paper, Glass, Bamboo, Metal
2) By Closure Type: Flat Lids, Domed Lids, Strawless Lids
3) By Distribution Channel: Online, Offline
4) By Application: Hot Beverages, Cold Beverages
5) By End-User: Food Service, Retail, E-Commerce, Hospitality
Subsegments:
1) By Bioplastics Type: PLA (Polylactic Acid), PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates), Starch Blends, Other Bioplastics
2) By Cardboard Type: Coated Cardboard, Uncoated Cardboard
3) By Paper Type: Wax-Coated Paper, PE-Coated Paper, Uncoated Paper
4) By Glass Type: Borosilicate Glass, Soda-Lime Glass, Tempered Glass
5) By Bamboo Type: Natural Bamboo, Processed Bamboo Fiber
6) By Metal Type: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Other Metals
The key trends in the recyclable cups market are:
• Technological developments play a key role in the future of the recyclable cups market.
• Upcoming advancements in recycling technologies are a notable trend.
• Novel technological innovation in biodegradable cups is seen as an emerging trend.
• Innovations in coating technologies for recyclable cups are an upward trend.
Major players in the recyclable cups market are:
• Tetra Pak International S.A.
• Berry Global Group Inc.
• Stora Enso Oyj
• Mondi plc
• Sappi Limited
• Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
• Huhtamäki Oyj
• Billerud AB
• Dart Container Corporation
• Clearwater Paper Corporation
• Metsä Board Corporation
• Greiner Packaging International GmbH
• Sabert Corporation
• Duni AB
• Vegware Ltd.
• NatureWorks LLC
• Lollicup USA Inc.
• BioPak Pty Ltd.
• Detmold Packaging Pty. Ltd.
• CupPrint Limited
North America was the largest region in the recyclable cups market in 2024