Cups and Lids Packaging Market Report 2025

This Cups and Lids Packaging market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The cups and lids packaging market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $32.19 billion in 2024 to $35.04 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing consumption of beverages, expansion of quick service restaurants, rise in single-serve and takeaway culture, expansion of food delivery services, and increasing urbanization.

The cups and lids packaging market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $48.96 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the growing need for individualized and customized packaging solutions, growing demand for specialty beverages, increasing emphasis on specialty beverages, increasing popularity of fast food, growing use of environmentally friendly and sustainable materials, and increase in demand for eco-friendly cups and lids. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advances, digital printing technologies, smart packaging, biobased plastics, and innovative lid designs.

The rising demand in the food and beverage industry is expected to propel the growth of the cups and lids packaging market. The food and beverage industry encompasses consumable items, including both solid and liquid nourishment, which are consumed for sustenance and enjoyment. This industry is expanding due to several factors, such as shifting consumer preferences, globalization, technological advancements, e-commerce, health and wellness trends, sustainability initiatives, and evolving regulatory factors. Cups and lids packaging plays a critical role in the food and beverage sector by enhancing convenience, safety, and customer satisfaction, while also offering opportunities for branding and supporting sustainability goals. For example, in September 2022, a report published by Statistics Sweden highlighted that revenue from food and beverage sales reached $29.85 billion (SEK 334 billion), reflecting a 2.9% growth driven by a 2.5% increase in sales volume and a 0.4% rise in prices. As such, the growing demand within the food and beverage industry is significantly contributing to the growth of the cups and lids packaging market.

Key companies in the cups and lids packaging sector are focused on innovation, particularly in developing recyclable packaging solutions to maintain competitiveness. Recyclable packaging products are crafted from materials that can be efficiently collected, processed, and re-manufactured into new products, thus supporting environmental sustainability efforts and reducing waste. For instance, Novolex Holdings Inc., a leading US-based packaging company, introduced food packaging recyclable containers in August 2023. These containers are made from eco-friendly materials such as biodegradable plastics, recycled paper, and plant-based fibers, ensuring they can be easily recycled through standard systems. They are designed to preserve the freshness and quality of desserts and baked goods, offering moisture-resistant and airtight properties.

In April 2024, Duni Group, a Sweden-based company that specializes in designing and selling sustainable and circular solutions for the restaurant and catering industry, acquired Huskee for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Duni's food packaging business, further enhancing its market position. The move also supports Duni’s commitment to promoting circular food and beverage practices globally. Huskee, an Australia-based manufacturer, is known for its cups and lids, which are integral to the sustainable packaging solutions that align with Duni's sustainability goals.

Major companies operating in the cups and lids packaging market are International Paper Company, Berry Global Inc., Graphic Packaging International LLC, Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP, Pactiv LLC, Huhtamäki Oyj, Reynolds Consumer Products Inc., Dart Container Corporation, Novolex Holdings Inc., The Brakes Group Limited, Solo Cup Company, Fabri-Kal Corporation, Airlite Plastics Co., WinCup Holdings Inc., Printpack Inc., Lollicup USA Inc., Koch Industries Inc., Seda International Packaging Group S.p.A., Eco-Products Inc., Polar Plastics Corporation, Dopla S.p.A., Kent Paper Inc., R+R Packaging Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the cups and lids packaging market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cups and lids packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the cups and lids packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Cups and lids packaging refers to a system comprising containers and their corresponding covers, primarily used for storing and serving beverages and food items. This packaging solution is engineered to offer convenience, hygiene, and portability for both hot and cold drinks, as well as various types of foods.

The primary product categories in cups and lids packaging include cups and lids themselves. Cups are containers made from materials such as foam or polymer, designed primarily for holding beverages or food items, serving both single-use and reusable purposes. These containers are crafted from materials such as paper, plastic, and other substances, suitable for a variety of applications in both food and non-food sectors.

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The cups and lids Packaging market consists of sales of disposable cups, reusable cups, straws, insulated cups, and customized packaging. 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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