PUBLISHER: Freedonia Group | PRODUCT CODE: 1462252
PUBLISHER: Freedonia Group | PRODUCT CODE: 1462252
Latin America Foodservice Disposables
This study examines the Latin American market for foodservice single-use (disposable) products. For the purposes of this study, "single-use" products refers to items used in the service of food and beverages that are intended to be disposed of after use. Items with increased durability that allow multiple uses for various applications, such as plastic takeout containers, are included.
Product segments covered include:
beverage disposables
cold beverage cups
hot beverage cups
cup lids, lidding and domes
cup sleeves
straws
stirrers
fillable containers, including beverage bags and pouches, bag-in-box packaging, and bottles
food packaging
containers (clamshells and two-piece containers -- bases and lids)
boxes and cartons (corrugated boxes and folding cartons)
food cups, scoop cups, portion cups, tubs, buckets, pails, and related lids
flexible packaging, including wrap and liners and packaging bags
other food packaging, including foil catering/steam table pans, packaging trays and boats, pizza rounds, pizza pads, pizza box supports, cupcake inserts, and cake rounds
serviceware
dinnerware
napkins
utensils (cutlery and kits and chopsticks)
other serviceware such as serving trays, drink carriers, moist towelettes, disposable table covers, toothpicks, frills, parasols, steak markers, placemats, doilies, tray liners, coasters, and glass covers
Demand is also segmented by material:
plastic, including rigid, foam, flexible, and bioplastics
paper and paperboard
aluminum
molded fiber (e.g., wood pulp, sugarcane, bamboo, wheat straw)
other materials, including wood, bamboo, nonwovens, and cellophane
Finally demand is analyzed in terms of market:
eating and drinking places:
limited service, including fast food and fast casual restaurants, coffee and snack shops, and street vendors
full-service restaurants, cafeterias, and bars
retail and noncommercial markets:
retail stores, including grocery and convenience stores
noncommercial markets (e.g., lodging, sports and entertainment, education, institutional)
Excluded from the scope of this report are the following:
disposable items used for the preparation of food or beverages that do not reach the customer or end user
disposable cleaning and maintenance supplies
prepackaged food or beverage items that are not filled at the foodservice establishment, such as prepackaged condiment cups, beverage bottles, pouches of apple slices, chips, or cookies, or similar items
toys or other promotional items
carryout bags
reusable bags, trash bags, and grocery bags
Historical data (2012, 2017, and 2022) and forecasts for 2027 and 2032 are presented for demand for foodservice disposable products by unit and value in current US dollars (including inflation); demand data by market is presented in unit terms and current US dollars. Annual data is presented for category totals for 2019-2026. "Demand" (or sales) is defined as all shipments from US plants, plus imports minus exports.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Overview
Study Scope
Annual Growth Drivers & Restraints
Short-Term Foodservice Disposables Trends
Regional Trends
Foodservice Disposables Demand by Subregion
Market Size by Country & Subregion
Market Growth by Country & Subregion
Product Trends
Pricing Trends
3. Factors Impacting Foodservice Disposables Demand
Personal Incomes & Consumer Spending
Food Culture
Foodservice Industry Trends
Revenues by Establishment Type
Restaurant Industry Globalization
Growth in Off-Premises Dining (Carryout, Curbside & Delivery)
Importance of Street Food
Regulations & Product Bans
Sustainability Initiatives
Development & Use of Alternative Materials
Bioplastics
Molded Fiber
Impact of Poor Water Quality
4. Markets
Demand by Market
Eating & Drinking Places
Fast Food & Fast Casual (Quick Service) Restaurants
Other Limited Service Restaurants (Coffee & Snack Shops, Street Vendors)
Full-Service Restaurants
Retail & Noncommercial Foodservice
5. Trends in Materials
Foodservice Disposables Demand by Material
Plastic
Demand by Plastic Format
Rigid Plastic
Foam Plastic
Flexible Plastic
Paper & Paperboard
Other (Molded Fiber, Aluminum, Bamboo, Wood, Nonwoven)
6. Beverage Disposables
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Subregion & Country
Product Trends
Demand by Product Type
Beverage Cups
Lids & Sleeves
Fillable Containers (Bags & Pouches, Bottles, Bag-in-Box)
Straws & Stirrers
Markets
Leading Suppliers
7. Food Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Subregion & Country
Product Trends
Demand by Product Type
Containers (Clamshells & Two-Piece)
Boxes & Cartons
Food Cups & Tubs
Flexible Packaging (Wrap, Liners, & Bags)
Other Food Packaging
Markets
Leading Suppliers
8. Serviceware
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Subregion & Country
Product Trends
Demand by Product Type
Napkins
Dinnerware
Utensils (Cutlery & Chopsticks)
Other Serviceware
Markets
Leading Suppliers
9. Mexico
Market Size & Foodservice Industry Overview
Foodservice Disposables Trends by Market Sector
Disposable Product Category & Material Trends
Regulations & Product Bans
Leading Suppliers
10. Central America & Caribbean
Market Size & Foodservice Industry Overview
Foodservice Disposables Markets
Demand by Product Category & Material
Regulations & Product Bans
Central America
Caribbean
Leading Suppliers
11. Brazil
Market Size & Foodservice Industry Overview
Foodservice Disposables Markets
Demand by Product Category & Material
Regulations & Product Bans
Leading Suppliers
12. Other South America
Market Size & Foodservice Industry Trends
Foodservice Disposables Markets
Demand by Product Category & Material
Leading Suppliers
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
Peru
All Other South America
13. Industry Structure
Industry Composition
Market Share
Mergers & Acquisitions
List of
Industry Participants
14. Appendix
Report Details
Definitions
Abbreviations
Freedonia Methodology
Study Specific Methodology
Sources
Associations & Agencies
Related Studies & Reports
Countries in Latin America
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment
Demographic Trends
Per Capita GDP
List of
Tables
