Foodservice Disposables Market Report 2026

The foodservice disposables market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $66.14 billion in 2025 to $70.15 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of quick service restaurants, rising urbanization and on-the-go consumption, expansion of institutional food services, increased focus on food hygiene standards, widespread availability of low-cost disposable products.

The foodservice disposables market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $86.78 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising regulatory pressure on single-use plastics, increasing adoption of sustainable food packaging, growth of online food delivery platforms, rising consumer preference for environmentally responsible products, innovation in biodegradable material technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of eco-friendly disposable materials, rising demand for compostable and biodegradable products, growing use of lightweight and cost-efficient packaging, expansion of custom-branded foodservice disposables, enhanced focus on food safety and hygiene compliance.

The growth in the online food industry is expected to propel the growth of the foodservice disposables market going forward. The online food industry refers to the e-commerce sector that enables consumers to order food through online platforms or mobile applications. Growth in this industry is driven by increasing demand for convenience, advancements in delivery logistics, and widespread adoption of mobile apps for food ordering. Foodservice disposables support the online food industry by providing convenient, hygienic, and cost-effective packaging solutions that help maintain food quality, support branding, and address sustainability concerns. For instance, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, an Australia-based government administration, online food retailing sales increased from 5.8% in December 2022 to 6.4% in December 2023. Therefore, the growth in the online food industry is driving the foodservice disposables market.

Major companies operating in the foodservice disposables market are focusing on developing sustainable solutions, such as fully compostable packaging alternatives, to reduce environmental impact and meet growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products. Fully compostable packaging alternatives are made from materials that can completely break down into natural compost, helping reduce landfill waste, minimize environmental pollution, conserve resources, and support a more sustainable and circular foodservice ecosystem. For instance, in August 2024, Restaurantware LLC, a US-based foodservice company, launched the Sustain Collection, a range of fully compostable packaging products including cups, takeout containers, sandwich boxes, and specialty containers. The collection uses materials such as bamboo paper, kraft paper, and plant-based bioplastics, allowing foodservice operators to meet sustainability goals while maintaining quality and presentation.

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 2025. 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, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the foodservice disposables market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

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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