PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1642642
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1642642
Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Report by Raw Material Type, Product Type, Distribution Channel (Business to Business, Business to Customer ), and Region 2025-2033
The global biodegradable food service disposables market size reached USD 8.1 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 12.5 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% during 2025-2033. The growing consumer awareness, increasing disposal issues of plastic and paper disposables, and rising ban on plastic cups represent some of the key factors driving the market.Rising Issues of Plastic and Paper Disposables Impelling Market Growth
The rising disposal issues of plastic and paper disposables currently represent one of the primary drivers of biodegradable food service disposables. The plastic and paper disposables cause costly waste contamination problems for local authorities, which in turn, is catalyzing the demand for biodegradable alternatives as compared to non-biodegradable materials. In addition, biodegradable disposables can be disposed into landfills naturally without creating any negative impact on the environment, which is contributing to the growth of the market.
Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. The market structure is fragmented with several small and large players operating in the industry. The volume of new entrants is high in the biodegradable food service disposables industry due to the easy access to distribution network and low capital investment. In addition, the product differentiation and switching costs are low in the biodegradable food service disposables industry.
What are Biodegradable Food Service Disposables?
Biodegradable food service disposables comprise numerous tableware, such as bowls, trays, straws, bottles, food service wraps, and skewers. They are manufactured from various naturally occurring substances, including paper, sugarcane fiber, corn starch, wheat, and bran. They are convenient, lightweight, cost-effective, and widely available in different sizes, shapes, and colors. They are also sustainable and easily disposed of in the environment and aid in reducing the risk of food contamination. Besides this, they assist in preventing various foodborne diseases, such as E. coli, listeria, campylobacter, clostridium perfringens, and norovirus, among individuals across the globe.
COVID-19 Impact:
The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has caused a severe problem for the biodegradable food service disposables industry and imposed unprecedented challenges on numerous countries. There was a closure of ports, numerous trade restrictions, and supply chain disruptions across the globe due to the pandemic, which caused shortages and high raw materials prices. In addition to this, the production of biodegradable disposables was halted on account of the closure of manufacturing units. Moreover, shut down of restaurants, cafes, pubs, and other food service chains has led to a decline in the demand for disposables around the world. Besides this, exports and imports of raw materials were restricted due to the fear of the widespread coronavirus. Border closures caused various challenges for companies with extended supply chains and led to huge losses in revenues for a firm. The imposition of stringent movement and travel bans across the globe has hampered the demand for biodegradable food service disposables. However, governing agencies of various countries have reopened the lockdown, which is projected to increase the sales of biodegradable disposables around the world in the coming years. Additionally, post-pandemic, various food takeaway services are utilizing disposable cutleries packaging to ensure the safety and hygiene of food products.
Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Trends:
At present, the increasing disposal issues of plastic, as it is a non-biodegradable product, represents one of the key factors contributing to the growth of the market. Additionally, the rising consumer awareness about utilizing environment friendly products that assist in maintaining hygiene and safety is offering lucrative growth opportunities to industry investors. Apart from this, governing agencies of various countries are encouraging the adoption of biodegradable disposables by imposing a ban on plastic cups, which is offering a positive market outlook. In addition to this, the wide and easy availability of raw materials used in the manufacturing of biodegradable food service disposables is strengthening the growth of the market. Moreover, the rising focus on biodegradable alternatives due to the lack of recycling facilities for paper and plastic disposables around the world is propelling the growth of the market. Besides this, the growing adoption of biodegradable disposables in the food and beverage (F&B) industry due to the rising demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) products among the masses across the globe is positively influencing the market.
Key Market Segmentation:
Raw Material Type Insights:
- Pulp and Paper
- Biopolymers
- Leaves
- Wood
Product Type Insights:
- Cups
- Clamshells and Containers
- Plates
- Cutleries
- Others
Distribution Channel Insights:
- Business to Business (B2B)
- Business to Customer (B2C)
- Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- Online Stores
- Others
Regional Insights:
- Europe
- North America
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East and Africa
- Latin America
- The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. According to the report, Europe was the largest market for biodegradable food service disposables. Some of the factors driving the Europe biodegradable food service disposables market included various stringent regulations and bans against single-use plastic and paper disposables, favorable government initiatives to promote the usage of biodegradable alternatives, and insufficient recycling facilities to process all the waste. In addition to this, the rising utilization of bio-based polylactic acid (PLA) cups and plates in the food service restaurants is positively influencing the market across the region.
Competitive Landscape:
- The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global biodegradable food service disposables market.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1. What was the size of the global biodegradable food service disposables market in 2024?
- 2. What is the expected growth rate of the global biodegradable food service disposables market during 2025-2033?
- 3. What are the key factors driving the global biodegradable food service disposables market?
- 4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global biodegradable food service disposables market?
- 5. What is the breakup of global biodegradable food service disposables market based on the product type?
- 6. What is the breakup of global biodegradable food service disposables market based on the raw material type?
- 7. What is the breakup of the global biodegradable food service disposables market based on the distribution channel?
- 8. What are the key regions in the global biodegradable food service disposables market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Breakup by Region
- 5.5 Market Breakup by Raw Material Type
- 5.6 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 5.7 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
- 5.8 Market Forecast
- 5.9 SWOT Analysis
- 5.9.1 Overview
- 5.9.2 Strengths
- 5.9.3 Weaknesses
- 5.9.4 Opportunities
- 5.9.5 Threats
- 5.10 Value Chain Analysis
- 5.10.1 Overview
- 5.10.2 Raw Material Procurement
- 5.10.3 Manufacturing
- 5.10.4 Distribution
- 5.10.5 Retail
- 5.10.6 End-Use
- 5.11 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 5.11.1 Overview
- 5.11.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 5.11.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.11.4 Degree of Competition
- 5.11.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 5.11.6 Threat of Substitutes
- 5.12 Price Analysis
6 Market Breakup by Region
- 6.1 Europe
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 North America
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Asia Pacific
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 Middle East and Africa
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
- 6.5 Latin America
- 6.5.1 Market Trends
- 6.5.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Raw Material Type
- 7.1 Pulp and Paper
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Biopolymers
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Leaves
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
- 7.4 Wood
- 7.4.1 Market Trends
- 7.4.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 8.1 Cups
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Clamshells and Containers
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Plates
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4 Cutleries
- 8.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2 Market Forecast
- 8.5 Others
- 8.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.5.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
- 9.1 Business to Business (B2B)
- 9.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2 Business to Customer (B2C)
- 9.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.3 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
- 9.2.3.1 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- 9.2.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.3.2 Online Stores
- 9.2.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.3.3 Others
- 9.2.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.3.1 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
10 Competitive Landscape
- 10.1 Market Structure
- 10.2 Key Players
11 Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Manufacturing Process
- 11.1 Product Overview
- 11.2 Raw Material Requirement
- 11.3 Manufacturing Process
- 11.4 Key Success and Risk Factors
12 Key Players Profile
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
- Figure 2: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2019-2024
- Figure 3: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 4: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Breakup by Raw Material Type (in %), 2024
- Figure 5: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Breakup by Product Type (in %), 2024
- Figure 6: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Breakup by Distribution Channel (in %), 2024
- Figure 7: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 8: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Industry: SWOT Analysis
- Figure 9: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Industry: Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 10: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- Figure 11: Europe: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 12: Europe: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 13: North America: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 14: North America: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 15: Asia Pacific: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 16: Asia Pacific: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 17: Middle East and Africa: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 18: Middle East and Africa: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 19: Latin America: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 20: Latin America: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 21: Global: Pulp and Paper Based Food Service Disposables Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 22: Global: Pulp and Paper Based Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 23: Global: Biopolymer Based Food Service Disposables Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 24: Global: Biopolymer Based Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 25: Global: Leaves Based Food Service Disposables Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 26: Global: Leaves Based Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 27: Global: Wood Based Food Service Disposables Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 28: Global: Wood Based Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 29: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables (Cups) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 30: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables (Cups) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 31: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables (Clamshells and Containers) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 32: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables (Clamshells and Containers) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 33: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables (Plates) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 34: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables (Plates) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 35: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables (Cutleries) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 36: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables (Cutleries) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 37: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables (Others) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 38: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables (Others) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 39: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Sales through B2B Channel (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 40: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Sales through B2B Channel (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 41: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Sales through B2C Channel (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 42: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Sales through B2C Channel (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 43: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Sales through Supermarkets and Hypermarkets (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 44: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Sales through Supermarkets and Hypermarkets (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 45: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Sales through Online Stores (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 46: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Sales through Online Stores (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 47: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Sales through Other Distribution Channels (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 48: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Sales through Other Distribution Channels (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 49: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables: Manufacturing Process
List of Tables
- Table 1: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 and 2033
- Table 2: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 3: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Breakup by Raw Material Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 4: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Breakup by Product Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 5: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Forecast: Breakup by Distribution Channel (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 6: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Competitive Structure
- Table 7: Global: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market: Key Players
- Table 8: Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Manufacturing Process: Raw Material Requirements
