Food Service Disposable Market Forecasts to 2028 - Global Analysis By Packaging Type, Material, Application and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Food Service Disposable Market is accounted for $61.59 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $91.92 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period. Disposable food service ware means all containers, bowls, plates, trays, cartons, cups, lids, straws, forks, spoons, knives and other items that are designed for one-time use; and on or in which any restaurant or retail food vendor directly places or packages prepared foods for consumption. Foodservice disposable products offer greater ease of packaging food and customer convenience with hygiene and cleanliness. Foodservice disposable offers convenience and reduces the delivery of time and is gaining huge popularity among hectic lifestyle people.

According to a survey by Uber Eats, in 2019, the share of restaurants on its platform that reported an overall increase in sales after joining was 69% in London, 74% in Paris, and 67% in Warsaw. Hence, growing online food delivery service is expected to lead to a rise in product usage, thereby supporting the market growth. R&R Smith, an Australian supplier of organic apples, adopted TIPA's home compostable bags to package 1.5kg bags of Pink Lady and Royal Gala apples. TIPA would be supplying the brand's home compostable produce bags. While researching compostable solutions, R&R Smith chose TIPA due to its high regulatory certifications to ensure authenticity, transparency, strength, quality, and food-safe processing from the orchard to the consumer.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increasing number of online food delivery services

The increasing number of online food delivery services around the globe is mostly fuelling the market growth. Rising consumer inclination for takeaway or ready to eat food owing to changing lifestyles, increasing disposable income, and on-going urbanization, especially across developing economies is propelling the market growth. Furthermore, increasing out of home food habits is also augmenting demand for foodservice disposables, thereby fuelling the market growth. The rising number of on-the-go consumers due to the advantage offered by foodservice disposable such as low costs and food hygiene, easy storage and grab-and-go is expected to propel the market growth.

Restraint:

Environmental concern

The penetration of sustainable packaging solutions is predictable to impact market growth negatively. Rising environmental awareness and growing government regulations regarding recyclable foodservice disposable solutions, as it reduces carbon footprint and ensures proper coding for traceability are projected to hinder the market growth to a certain extent.

Opportunity:

Introduction of innovative product

The rising focus of manufacturers to introduce new sustainable innovative products in foodservice solution is propelling the market growth. Novolex, manufacture of diverse packaging and foodservice products, has launched various new products that reduce waste in the foodservice industry. Cutlerease is a new single-piece cutlery utensil dispensing system. Increasing launch of such novel and sustainable packaging solutions will propel the market growth of foodservice disposable. Plastic products are extensively used as to-go cups and containers due their performance features such as see through clarity and leak resistant sealing, making them indispensable for the food service industry.

Threat:

Increasing competition & flexibility in raw material

Intense competition in the market owing to the incidence of a large number of players is leading to shrinking of profit margins. This factor is threating the market growth. Besides, volatility in raw material prices results in constant pressure on the profitability margins of foodservice disposable manufacturers is also anticipated to restrict the market growth of foodservice disposable.

Impact of Covid- 19

The COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected the market and companies faced a decline in product demand due to restrictions on import & export and transportation in the first quarter of 2020. However, with ease in lockdown restrictions, the product demand witnessed a swift rise. In addition, the product application scope has increased as consumers are preferring disposables over re-usable food containers due to safety concerns. Some of the prominent players in the global food service disposable market include.

The Paper & Paperboard segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The Paper & Paperboard segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period. Paper & paperboard is used to make numerous other products including plates, trays, bowls, straws, egg cartons, and tray liners. Paper-based takeaway containers are an affordable and eco-friendly option in the market. Growing consumption of takeaway foods & beverages, such as pizza and coffee, is expected to spur the demand for disposable products driving the market growth.

The Rigid packaging segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The Rigid packaging segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Rigid packaging is mostly used to protect food from spillage and for the convenience of consumers. A diversity of rigid packaging is used by foodservice providers depending on the temperature, quantity, and material state of the food. The rigid packaging type includes plates & containers, bowls & tubs, mugs & saucers, lids, and other disposables. Plastic-made rigid products are anticipated to witness considerable growth.

Region with highest share:

North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period, owing to the mounting demand for ready-to-eat food amidst trending cafe-culture of the province. The presence of several restaurants and mobile food shops serving on-the go food in countries such as the U.S and Canada utilize the disposables. The ever growing popularity of convenience foods in the province is projected to impact the disposables market positively in the area.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to the existence of the fastest-growing economies and flourishing food service industry. China is the largest contributor and is anticipated to retain its leading position in the regional market over the forecast period owing to the high density of fast-food restaurants and increasing adaptation to online food delivery systems.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Food Service Disposable Market include WNA, Inc., SelfEco , WestRock Company, Imperial Dade, Pactiv LLC, Packnwood, Lollicup USA, Inc., International Paper, Huhtamaki Oyj, GreenGood USA, Gold Plast Spa, Georgia-Pacific LLC, Eco-Products, Inc., DOpla S.P.A, Dart Container Corporation, D&W Fine Pack LLC, Cascades Incorporated, Carlisle FoodService Products, Biopac India Corporation Ltd., Anchor Packaging Inc., Airlite Plastics Co.

Key Developments:

In February 2020: SelfEco launched compostable drinkware to address the environmental concerns of the growing foodservice sectors in the U.S. and Canada. The products are eco-friendly, tree-free, petroleum-free, BPA-free and 100% compostable.

In January 2020: Imperial Dade, a manufacturer and distributor of foodservice disposables and janitorial supplies announced the acquisition of Wagner Supply Company to strengthen its presence in Texas.

Packaging Types Covered:

• Rigid
• Flexible

Materials Covered:

• Plastic
• Aluminum
• Bagasse
• Fiber
• Foam
• Paper & Paperboard
• Polylactic Acid
• Straws & Stirrers

Applications Covered:

• Alcoholic Drinks and Beer
• Bakery and Confectionery
• Carbonated Soft Drinks and Energy Drink
• Coffee Packaging
• Convenience Foods
• Dairy Products and Ice Cream
• Dressings and Condiments
• Fish
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Meat
• Nuts and Dried Fruits
• Poultry
• Ready To Drink Ice Tea
• Sauces
• Savory Snacks

Distribution Channels Covered:

• Business to Business (B2B)
• Convenience Stores
• E-Commerce
• Specialty Stores
• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets

End Users Covered:

• Sports and Recreation
• Retail and Vending Machines
• Restaurant
• Lodging & Hospitality
• Institutions
• Hotels and Motels
• Food Delivery Outlets
• Coffee and Snack Shops
• Buffets and Cafeterias

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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