Edible Cutlery Global Market Report 2024

The global edible cutlery market has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $36.65 billion in 2023 to $41.34 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing environmental concerns, growing food and beverage industry, rising concerns about plastic waste and pollution.

The global edible cutlery market is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $64.27 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing popularity of edible cutlery among consumers, plastic bans, rise in takeout and food delivery, global expansion. Major trends in the forecast period include innovative customization, health and nutrition focus, biodegradable packaging, collaborations and partnerships.

The increasing demand for biodegradable and compostable products is poised to act as a catalyst for the expansion of the edible cutlery market in the coming years. Biodegradable and compostable products are terminologies employed to characterize materials that possess the ability to naturally decompose and reintegrate into the environment without causing harm or leaving behind persistent waste. Edible cutlery is crafted from natural materials, including biodegradable and compostable substances, which microorganisms can rapidly break down, rendering it a more environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional plastic cutlery. For instance, by January 2023, as reported by Protega Global Ltd., a UK-based provider of eco-friendly packaging solutions and manufacturing, consumer demand for sustainable packaging had surged to 81%. Furthermore, an additional 64% of consumers exhibited a preference for purchasing items from retailers employing eco-friendly packaging practices, with 50% of individuals willing to pay a premium for products delivered in environmentally friendly packaging. Consequently, the escalating desire for biodegradable and compostable products is propelling the growth of the edible cutlery market.

The burgeoning vegan population is set to be a key driver of growth in the edible cutlery market. This demographic comprises individuals who adhere to a vegan lifestyle, characterized by the avoidance of animal products in their diets and everyday life, extending to clothing and other consumables. Edible cutlery emerges as an ideal and eco-conscious dining solution for this growing vegan population, presenting a plant-based, ethically-sourced, and sustainable alternative to conventional disposable utensils. For instance, in January 2023, Truly Experiences Ltd., an online platform based in the UK specializing in experiential gifting, reported an impressive milestone of 500,000 participants in Veganuary for 2021, with 125,000 of these participants hailing from the United Kingdom. This figure marked a remarkable upsurge of 100,000 participants compared to the preceding January in 2020. Consequently, the increasing vegan population is steering the expansion of the edible cutlery market.

The growing disruptions in supply chains are exerting a dampening effect on the growth of the edible cutlery market in the foreseeable future. Edible cutlery is typically crafted from specific grains and ingredients, and disruptions in the supply chain can lead to challenges related to the availability and cost of these essential raw materials. Consequently, the production process becomes more complex and costly. For example, as reported by Procurement Tactics, a Netherlands-based educational institution, supply chain disruptions may result in a notable 3-5% increase in expenses, along with a substantial 7% reduction in revenues. Thus, the mounting disruptions in the supply chain pose a significant impediment to the growth of the edible cutlery market.

The leading companies in the edible cutlery market are placing a significant emphasis on the introduction of groundbreaking products and solutions to maintain their competitive standing in the industry. For instance, of this is Stroodles, a UK-based manufacturer specializing in edible cutlery, renowned for its offerings of biodegradable, vegan, sturdy, and environmentally-conscious pasta straws. Stroodles expanded its product line to include edible bowls and sporks in January 2023. These edible bowls are crafted from a material akin to Ryvita and possess the unique capability to securely contain hot and cold meals for extended periods, lasting over 1.5 hours. They are meticulously designed to be 100% biodegradable, with full compostability achieved within just 30 days. Moreover, they hold certification for food contact safety. Stroodles' biscuit sporks, measuring 13 cm in length, are vegan and wholly biodegradable. They have the remarkable ability to withstand both hot and cold dishes for over 30 minutes. In addition, they are available in four distinctive flavors including classic, cocoa, black pepper, and masala. This innovative approach to edible cutlery expands the possibilities for sustainable dining solutions.

In January 2022, Dippin' Dots Inc., a United States-based company renowned for its frozen products, joined forces with incrEDIBLE eats Inc. to provide consumers with an eco-conscious alternative for spoons. This partnership is centered on the introduction of edible spoons created by incrEDIBLE eats, initially available at selected venues, primarily focusing on aquariums and zoos, with future plans to expand their availability to a wider range of locations. incrEDIBLE eats Inc. is a US-based manufacturer specializing in edible cutlery, including their innovative edible spoons.

Major players in the edible cutlery market are Lollicup USA Inc., Bakeys Foods Private Limited, BIOTREM Sp. z o.o., CrunchCutlery, EARTHENS Pty Ltd., Eco Design Thinking, Eco Soulife USA LLC, Edibles by Jack, Incredible Eats Inc., PetKind Inc., Planeteer LLC, Ryp Labs Inc., TwentyFiftyFork, BiteSavor Inc., Candy Cutlery, CrunchyCraft Inc., Cutlery Craze, Daily Nutreats Private Limited, Eco Save Earth, Ecolicieux Inc., EcoNourish Organics Inc., Edible Innovations LLC., FlavorForks Inc., Mede Cutlery Inc., NibbleNosh Inc., Noshable Inc., SpudWare, TerraTaste Inc., UniCrave Technologies, Unreasonable Group Inc.

North America was the largest region in the edible cutlery market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in edible cutlery report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the edible cutlery market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The primary product categories within edible cutlery include spoons, forks, knives, sporks, and other related items. Spoons, for example, are small, handle-mounted utensils used for various purposes like eating, stirring, and serving food. A wide range of materials, including wheat bran, rice bran, sorghum, corn, millet, and more, are utilized. These edible cutlery products find applications across diverse end-user segments, such as food service outlets, hotels, restaurants and cafes, quick-service restaurants, institutional food service, cinemas, airline and railway catering, schools and offices, hospitals, and household use.

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The edible cutlery market consists of sales of edible cups, glasses, straws and bowls. 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.

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.


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