Disposable Cups Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Paper, Plastic, Foam), By End-use (Commercial, Institutional, Household), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025

The global disposable cups market size is estimated to reach USD 22.14 billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The hectic lifestyle and long working hours are known to contribute to the demand for disposable utensils to save the time of the consumers. Availability of new and improved products for takeaway services is also anticipated to positively influence the market growth. The easy availability of customized cups with attractive colors, prints, and messages is driving the product demand in household parties and other corporate events.

The disposable cups come in various designs and shapes and can be a valuable addition to business. In addition, they offer the opportunity for branding, helping to spread the awareness of the business. The availability of an extensive product range in all price segments in supermarkets, hypermarkets, departmental stores, and other offline sales outlets is foreseen to make them more accessible to the common public. Furthermore, the easiest way to purchase disposable cups is online.

Sales of disposable cups through online channels are foreseen to witness traction on account of the availability of products, such as a printed or plain white cup, from several players, along with convenient delivery options. Additionally, most of the websites have information about size, price, and the substances that are used to manufacture the cup. This way consumers can make an informed decision and also be sure that the product is made of natural substances and hence recyclable.

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, several brick-and-mortar stores have taken a major hit owing to the need for social distancing in most infected countries, however, e-commerce has emerged as the go-to distribution channel for supplies since the outbreak.

Consumers' love for hot beverages, such as coffee, and other takeaway foods support an enormous consumption of disposable cups across the globe. However, disposable cups made of plastic or other materials are quite harmful to our planet and also imply serious problems. Sometimes, regular paper cups come with a plastic lid, which needs to be disposed of separately, and they harbor a plastic lining, which impairs their recycling. Thus, manufacturers operating in the market are focusing on introducing a plastic-free, disposable takeaway cup that breaks down completely in soil and has a unique folding top to prevent spills.

For instance, in December 2020, ButterflyCup launched a plastic-free lidless disposable cup in Britain that is entirely composed of paper, with plant-derived inks, and a water-based dispersion coating that keeps it from leaking. The cup can be composted or recycled with other paper and cardboard waste, thus making it totally sustainable. As per the company, the novel cup will premiere at Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) centers across the U.K. However, it is already being used in 20 countries across the globe.

By product, paper disposable cups are foreseen to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period. The growing consumer concerns over the deteriorating environment and rising intolerance toward the use of plastic products, such as cups, are fueling the demand for paper cups. In addition, strict government reforms regarding the usage of single-use plastic disposables are driving consumers to opt for paper cups instead.

The European region is a significant shareholder in the market and is foreseen to witness noteworthy growth over the forecast period. The growing number of restaurants and coffee shops in countries, such as France, Germany, the U.K., and Italy, is expected to drive the demand for disposable cups in the coming years. The trend of "Food Away From Home" is rising owing to more people opting for convenient meal solutions while working away from home. Most quick-service vendors use convenient packaging formats, such as disposable plates, cups, and bowls, which are expected to drive the market over the forecast period.

Disposable Cups Market Report Highlights:

Paper disposable cup sales accounted for over 61% of the overall disposable cups industry in 2024. Paper is widely used in several industries, including packaging and disposable products, contributing to their substantial market share.
Demand for plastic disposable cups is expected to rise at a CAGR of 2.5% from 2025 to 2030.
The use of disposable cups in commercial settings accounted for a revenue share of about 74% of the overall disposable cups industry in 2024.
The disposable cups market in North America accounted for a revenue share of around 42% in 2024 in the global disposable cups industry.

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segment Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot

Chapter 3. Disposable Cups Market: Industry Outlook

3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Profit Margin Analysis (Industry-level)
3.3. Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.4. Market Challenges
3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.4.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.5. Market Entry Strategies

Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis

4.1. Demographic Analysis
4.2. Consumer Trends and Preferences
4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decision
4.4. Consumer Product Adoption Trends
4.5. Observations & Recommendations

Chapter 5. Disposable Cups Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis

5.1. Disposable Cups Market, By Product: Key Takeaways
5.2. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
5.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1. Paper
  - 5.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.2. Plastic
  - 5.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.3. Foam
  - 5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)

Chapter 6. Disposable Cups Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis

6.1. Disposable Cups Market, By End Use: Key Takeaways
6.2. End Use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
6.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1. Commercial
  - 6.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. Institutional
  - 6.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Household
  - 6.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)

Chapter 7. Disposable Cups Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

7.1. Disposable Cups Market: Regional Outlook
7.2. Regional Marketplaces: Key Takeaways
7.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.1. North America
  - 7.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.1.2. U.S.
    - 7.3.1.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.1.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.1.3. Canada
    - 7.3.1.3.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.1.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.1.4. Mexico
    - 7.3.1.4.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.1.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. Europe
  - 7.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.2.2. UK
    - 7.3.2.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.2.3. Germany
    - 7.3.2.3.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.2.4. France
    - 7.3.2.4.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.2.5. Italy
    - 7.3.2.5.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.2.6. Spain
    - 7.3.2.6.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Asia Pacific
  - 7.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.3.2. China
    - 7.3.3.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.3.3. India
    - 7.3.3.3.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.3.4. Japan
    - 7.3.3.4.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.3.5. Australia & New Zealand
    - 7.3.3.5.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. Latin America
  - 7.3.4.1. Brazil
    - 7.3.4.1.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.4.1.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.5. Middle East & Africa
  - 7.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.5.2. South Africa
    - 7.3.5.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.5.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.5.3. UAE
    - 7.3.5.3.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.5.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)

Chapter 8. Disposable cups Market: Competitive Analysis

8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, by Key Market Participants
8.2. Company Categorization
8.3. Participant's Overview
8.4. Financial Performance
8.5. Product Benchmarking
8.6. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024 (%)
8.7. Company Heat Map Analysis
8.8. Strategy Mapping
8.9. Company Profiles
- 8.9.1. Huhtamaki
  - 8.9.1.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.1.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.1.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.2. Dart Container Corporation
  - 8.9.2.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.2.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.2.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.3. Berry Global Inc.
  - 8.9.3.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.3.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.3.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.4. Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
  - 8.9.4.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.4.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.4.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.5. Duni
  - 8.9.5.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.5.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.5.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.6. WestRock Company
  - 8.9.6.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.6.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.6.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.7. Genpak
  - 8.9.7.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.7.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.7.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.8. Go-Pak Group
  - 8.9.8.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.8.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.8.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.9. CONVERPACK INC
  - 8.9.9.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.9.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.9.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.10. Bender Limited.
  - 8.9.10.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.10.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.10.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.10.4. Strategic Initiatives

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List of Tables

Table 1 Disposable cups market: Key market driver analysis
Table 2 Disposable cups market: Key market restraint analysis
Table 3 Disposable cups market estimates & forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 4 Paper disposable cups market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 5 Plastic disposable cups market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 6 Foam disposable cups market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 7 Disposable cups market estimates & forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 8 Disposable cups market estimates & forecasts, for commercial use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 9 Disposable cups market estimates & forecasts, for institutional use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 10 Disposable cups market estimates & forecasts, for household use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 11 Disposable cups market estimates & forecast, by region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 12 North America disposable cups market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 13 North America disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 14 North America disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 15 U.S. macro-economic outlay
Table 16 U.S. disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 17 U.S. disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 18 Canada macro-economic outlay
Table 19 Canada disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 20 Canada disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 21 Mexico macro-economic outlay
Table 22 Mexico disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 23 Mexico disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 24 Europe disposable cups market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 25 Europe disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 26 Europe disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 27 UK macro-economic outlay
Table 28 UK disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 29 UK disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 30 Germany macro-economic outlay
Table 31 Germany disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 32 Germany disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 33 France macro-economic outlay
Table 34 France disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 35 France disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 36 Italy macro-economic outlay
Table 37 Italy disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 38 Italy disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 39 Spain macro-economic outlay
Table 40 Spain disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 41 Spain disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 42 Asia Pacific disposable cups market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 43 Asia Pacific disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 44 Asia Pacific disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 45 China macro-economic outlay
Table 46 China disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 47 China disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 48 India macro-economic outlay
Table 49 India disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 50 India disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 51 Japan macro-economic outlay
Table 52 Japan disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 53 Japan disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 54 Australia & New Zealand macro-economic outlay
Table 55 Australia & New Zealand disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 56 Australia & New Zealand disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 57 Latin America disposable cups market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 58 Latin America disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 59 Latin America disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 60 Brazil macro-economic outlay
Table 61 Brazil disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 62 Brazil disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 63 Middle East & Africa disposable cups market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 64 Middle East & Africa disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 65 Middle East & Africa disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 66 South Africa macro-economic outlay
Table 67 South Africa disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 68 South Africa disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 69 UAE macro-economic outlay
Table 70 UAE disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 71 UAE disposable cups market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 72 Recent developments & impact analysis, by key market participants
Table 73 Company market share, 2024 (%)
Table 74 Company heat map analysis, 2024
Table 75 Companies implementing key strategies

List of Figures

Fig. 1 Disposable cups market segmentation
Fig. 2 Information procurement
Fig. 3 Primary research pattern
Fig. 4 Primary research approaches
Fig. 5 Primary research process
Fig. 6 Market snapshot
Fig. 7 Segment snapshot
Fig. 8 Regional snapshot
Fig. 9 Competitive landscape snapshot
Fig. 10 Parent industry and disposable cups market size, 2024 (USD Million)
Fig. 11 Disposable cups market: Value chain analysis
Fig. 12 Disposable cups market: Dynamics
Fig. 13 Disposable cups market: Porter's five forces analysis
Fig. 14 Factors affecting buying decisions in disposable cups market
Fig. 15 Disposable cups market, by product: Key takeaways
Fig. 16 Disposable cups market: Product movement analysis, 2024 & 2030 (%)
Fig. 17 Paper disposable cups market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 18 Plastic disposable cups market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 19 Foam disposable cups market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 20 Disposable cups market, by end use: Key takeaways
Fig. 21 Disposable cups market: End Use movement analysis, 2024 & 2030 (%)
Fig. 22 Disposable cups market estimates & forecasts, for commercial use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 23 Disposable cups market estimates & forecasts, for institutional use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 24 Disposable cups market estimates & forecasts, for household use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 25 Disposable cups market: Regional outlook, 2024 & 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 26 Regional marketplace: Key takeaways
Fig. 27 North America disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 28 U.S. disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 29 Canada disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 30 Mexico disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 31 Europe disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 32 Germany disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 33 UK disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 34 France disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 35 Italy disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 36 Spain disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 37 Asia Pacific disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 38 China disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 39 India disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 40 Japan disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 41 Australia & New Zealand disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 42 Latin America disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 43 Brazil disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 44 Middle East & Africa disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 45 South Africa disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 46 Saudi Arabia disposable cups market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 47 Key company categorization
Fig. 48 Company market share analysis, 2024
Fig. 49 Strategic framework of disposable cups

Disposable Cups Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Paper, Plastic, Foam), By End-use (Commercial, Institutional, Household), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030

Description

Table of Contents

List of Tables

Disposable Cups Market Growth & Trends:

Disposable Cups Market Report Highlights:

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Disposable Cups Market: Industry Outlook

Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis

Chapter 5. Disposable Cups Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 6. Disposable Cups Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 7. Disposable Cups Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 8. Disposable cups Market: Competitive Analysis

List of Tables

List of Figures