This Foodservice Disposables 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 foodservice disposables market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $62.58 billion in 2024 to $66.78 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing emphasis on the circular economy, the development of products that can be recycled or composted, proliferation of supermarkets and retail chains selling ready-to-eat meals, growing number of public events, festivals, and growth of coffee shops and takeaway coffee culture.
The foodservice disposables market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $85.37 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to popularity of mobile restaurants and food trucks, increasing urbanization and busy lifestyles, stricter environmental regulations, products with eco-friendly certifications, and need for convenience and portability in food packaging. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of digital technologies in packaging, expansion of e-commerce platforms, demand of automation in the production of disposable products, innovation in edible packaging materials, and implementation of smart packaging solutions.
The growth of the online food industry is expected to drive expansion in the foodservice disposables market. The online food industry involves the ordering and delivery of food through e-commerce platforms or mobile apps, driven by consumer demand for convenience, improvements in delivery logistics, and the widespread adoption of food-ordering apps. Foodservice disposables play a crucial role in supporting this industry by offering convenient, hygienic, and cost-effective packaging solutions that maintain food quality, promote brand identity, and address sustainability concerns. For example, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, online food retail sales in Australia grew from 5.8% in December 2022 to 6.4% in December 2023, highlighting the sector's rapid expansion. Therefore, the burgeoning online food industry is poised to stimulate growth in the foodservice disposables market.
Leading companies in the foodservice disposables sector are focusing on developing paper-based packaging solutions to address environmental concerns and meet rising consumer preferences for sustainable products. Paper-based packaging solutions primarily use paper or paperboard materials for packaging. For instance, in January 2022, Amcor, a Swiss packaging and container manufacturing company, launched AmFiber, a line of paper-based packaging products. AmFiber aims to offer innovative solutions that enhance performance and sustainability across various consumer applications, starting with recyclable, high-barrier packaging for snacks and confectionery in Europe. This initiative underscores the industry's commitment to advancing sustainable packaging practices in response to growing environmental awareness and regulatory pressures.
In August 2023, Regal Food Product Group, a UK-based food production company, acquired Packaging R Us for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition is part of Regal Food Product Group's initiative to diversify its offerings beyond food and beverages by integrating disposable packaging solutions. The acquisition is aimed at expanding Regal Food Product Group's wholesale capabilities and enhancing its market position in the packaging sector. Packaging R Us, based in the UK, specializes in manufacturing various disposable food packaging solutions.
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.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the foodservice disposables market in 2024. 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. The countries covered in the foodservice disposables market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Foodservice disposables are products designed for single-use in storing, transporting, and serving food and beverages within the foodservice industry. They ensure convenience, hygiene, and cost-effectiveness by being discarded after use. These items play a crucial role in maintaining food safety and enhancing operational efficiency in various foodservice settings.
Packaging in the foodservice disposables market primarily consists of rigid and flexible types. Rigid packaging includes single-use containers and packaging solutions made from robust materials such as plastic, paperboard, or aluminum. These disposables are crafted from materials such as plastic, paper, paperboard, bagasse, and polylactic acid. They find application in diverse sectors including food service, online delivery, and institutional environments. These products are widely used across restaurants, hotels, tea and coffee shops, retail outlets, vending machines, sports venues, buffets, cafeterias, food delivery services, and more.
The foodservice disposables market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides foodservice disposables market statistics, including the foodservice disposables industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with foodservice disposables market share, detailed foodservice disposables market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the foodservice disposables industry. These foodservice disposables market research reports deliver a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The foodservice disposables market consists of sales of disposable plates, cups, food containers, lids, and food wraps. 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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The foodservice disposables market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $62.58 billion in 2024 to $66.78 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing emphasis on the circular economy, the development of products that can be recycled or composted, proliferation of supermarkets and retail chains selling ready-to-eat meals, growing number of public events, festivals, and growth of coffee shops and takeaway coffee culture.
The foodservice disposables market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $85.37 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to popularity of mobile restaurants and food trucks, increasing urbanization and busy lifestyles, stricter environmental regulations, products with eco-friendly certifications, and need for convenience and portability in food packaging. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of digital technologies in packaging, expansion of e-commerce platforms, demand of automation in the production of disposable products, innovation in edible packaging materials, and implementation of smart packaging solutions.
The growth of the online food industry is expected to drive expansion in the foodservice disposables market. The online food industry involves the ordering and delivery of food through e-commerce platforms or mobile apps, driven by consumer demand for convenience, improvements in delivery logistics, and the widespread adoption of food-ordering apps. Foodservice disposables play a crucial role in supporting this industry by offering convenient, hygienic, and cost-effective packaging solutions that maintain food quality, promote brand identity, and address sustainability concerns. For example, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, online food retail sales in Australia grew from 5.8% in December 2022 to 6.4% in December 2023, highlighting the sector's rapid expansion. Therefore, the burgeoning online food industry is poised to stimulate growth in the foodservice disposables market.
Leading companies in the foodservice disposables sector are focusing on developing paper-based packaging solutions to address environmental concerns and meet rising consumer preferences for sustainable products. Paper-based packaging solutions primarily use paper or paperboard materials for packaging. For instance, in January 2022, Amcor, a Swiss packaging and container manufacturing company, launched AmFiber, a line of paper-based packaging products. AmFiber aims to offer innovative solutions that enhance performance and sustainability across various consumer applications, starting with recyclable, high-barrier packaging for snacks and confectionery in Europe. This initiative underscores the industry's commitment to advancing sustainable packaging practices in response to growing environmental awareness and regulatory pressures.
In August 2023, Regal Food Product Group, a UK-based food production company, acquired Packaging R Us for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition is part of Regal Food Product Group's initiative to diversify its offerings beyond food and beverages by integrating disposable packaging solutions. The acquisition is aimed at expanding Regal Food Product Group's wholesale capabilities and enhancing its market position in the packaging sector. Packaging R Us, based in the UK, specializes in manufacturing various disposable food packaging solutions.
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.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the foodservice disposables market in 2024. 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. The countries covered in the foodservice disposables market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Foodservice disposables are products designed for single-use in storing, transporting, and serving food and beverages within the foodservice industry. They ensure convenience, hygiene, and cost-effectiveness by being discarded after use. These items play a crucial role in maintaining food safety and enhancing operational efficiency in various foodservice settings.
Packaging in the foodservice disposables market primarily consists of rigid and flexible types. Rigid packaging includes single-use containers and packaging solutions made from robust materials such as plastic, paperboard, or aluminum. These disposables are crafted from materials such as plastic, paper, paperboard, bagasse, and polylactic acid. They find application in diverse sectors including food service, online delivery, and institutional environments. These products are widely used across restaurants, hotels, tea and coffee shops, retail outlets, vending machines, sports venues, buffets, cafeterias, food delivery services, and more.
The foodservice disposables market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides foodservice disposables market statistics, including the foodservice disposables industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with foodservice disposables market share, detailed foodservice disposables market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the foodservice disposables industry. These foodservice disposables market research reports deliver a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The foodservice disposables market consists of sales of disposable plates, cups, food containers, lids, and food wraps. 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.
This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Foodservice Disposables Market Characteristics3. Foodservice Disposables Market Trends and Strategies4. Foodservice Disposables Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, and the Recovery from COVID-19 on the Market32. Global Foodservice Disposables Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Foodservice Disposables Market34. Recent Developments in the Foodservice Disposables Market
5. Global Foodservice Disposables Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Foodservice Disposables Market Segmentation
7. Foodservice Disposables Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Foodservice Disposables Market
9. China Foodservice Disposables Market
10. India Foodservice Disposables Market
11. Japan Foodservice Disposables Market
12. Australia Foodservice Disposables Market
13. Indonesia Foodservice Disposables Market
14. South Korea Foodservice Disposables Market
15. Western Europe Foodservice Disposables Market
16. UK Foodservice Disposables Market
17. Germany Foodservice Disposables Market
18. France Foodservice Disposables Market
19. Italy Foodservice Disposables Market
20. Spain Foodservice Disposables Market
21. Eastern Europe Foodservice Disposables Market
22. Russia Foodservice Disposables Market
23. North America Foodservice Disposables Market
24. USA Foodservice Disposables Market
25. Canada Foodservice Disposables Market
26. South America Foodservice Disposables Market
27. Brazil Foodservice Disposables Market
28. Middle East Foodservice Disposables Market
29. Africa Foodservice Disposables Market
30. Foodservice Disposables Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Foodservice Disposables Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Foodservice Disposables Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Foodservice Disposables Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on foodservice disposables market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for foodservice disposables ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The foodservice disposables market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include: the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Packaging Type: Rigid; Flexible2) 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; Bowls2) By Flexible: Pouches; Wraps; Bags; Liners; Films
Key Companies Mentioned: WestRock Company; International Paper; Berry Global Inc.; Graphic Packaging International LLC; Sonoco Products Company
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
The major companies featured in this Foodservice Disposables market report include:- 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
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
---|---|
No. of Pages | 200 |
Published | April 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 66.78 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 85.37 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.3% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 25 |