Cups And Lids Global Market Report 2026

Cups serve as cylindrical containers with open tops and sealed bottoms, specifically designed to contain liquids, whereas lids function as protective covers placed over cups to mitigate spills and leaks.

The primary product categories within this domain include cups and lids. Cups are specialized containers tailored for liquid containment, typically characterized by a compact size, handle, and open top, reminiscent of a bowl. They are predominantly utilized for transporting and storing various liquids, including but not limited to, coffee, juices, and soups. The manufacturing of these items predominantly relies on materials such as plastic, paperboard, foam, among others. These cups find applications across diverse sectors, encompassing food and beverage, food services, retail, and other related industries.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the cups and lids market by increasing costs of imported plastic resins, paperboard materials, molding equipment, and thermoforming machinery. Foodservice and retail segments in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on packaging exports. These tariffs are raising unit packaging costs and affecting margins. However, they are also accelerating local material sourcing, recycled content usage, and regional manufacturing of cups and lids.

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The cups and lids market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.58 billion in 2025 to $13.79 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in foodservice industry expansion, rising takeaway beverage consumption, increased use of single-serve packaging, availability of low-cost plastic materials, expansion of quick-service restaurants.

The cups and lids market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $20.18 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable packaging alternatives, rising adoption of reusable drinkware, expansion of food delivery platforms, growing regulatory pressure on single-use plastics, innovation in biodegradable cup materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for disposable beverage containers, rising adoption of reusable cups and lids, growing use of eco-friendly raw materials, expansion of custom-branded cup solutions, enhanced focus on spill-resistant lid designs.

The growing demand within the food and beverage sector is expected to drive the expansion of the cups and lids market in the coming years. Food and beverages broadly include consumable products that provide nourishment and refreshment. Cups and lids play a critical role in food and beverage packaging by ensuring functionality, safety, spill prevention, temperature retention, hygiene, convenience for takeout and drive-through services, and effective branding. For example, in March 2025, according to Statistics Canada, a Canada-based government agency, total sales by food and beverage retailers increased by 3.8% in 2023 to reach CAD 156.4 billion (US$ 114.2 billion). During the same period, operating expenses rose by 4.0% to CAD 34.7 billion (US$ 25.3 billion), while the cost of goods sold also increased by 4.0% to CAD 110.7 billion (US$ 80.8 billion). Therefore, rising demand for food and beverages is contributing to the growth of the cups and lids market.

Companies operating in the cups and lids market are increasingly emphasizing innovative offerings such as reusable plastic cups to support revenue growth. Reusable plastic cups are designed for repeated use, unlike single-use disposable cups. For instance, in October 2023, Berry Global Inc., a US-based manufacturer of plastic packaging products, introduced a range of reusable plastic cups aimed at the food service sector as an alternative to single-use packaging. These cups are designed for durability and repeated use and feature internal stacking rims and ribbed structures with smooth curves to improve cleaning efficiency. They are dishwasher safe and lightweight while maintaining high strength. The product range includes sizes of 250 ml and 500 ml for hot beverages and soups, and 250 ml, 400 ml, and 500 ml options for cold drinks. Manufactured from premium polypropylene (PP), the cups are food-contact safe, easy to recycle, and suitable for long-term use.

In April 2024, BioPak Pty Ltd., an Australia-based sustainable packaging company, acquired Huskee Pty Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, BioPak aims to strengthen its position in the cups and lids segment by expanding its range of reusable packaging solutions, supporting environmental sustainability, and reducing reliance on single-use products. Huskee Pty Ltd. is an Australia-based company specializing in reusable products, including reusable coffee cups, lids, and other environmentally friendly items.

Major companies operating in the cups and lids market are Berry Global Inc., Greiner AG, Huhtamaki Inc., WinCup Inc., Graphic Packaging International Inc., Reynolds Consumer Products, Eco-Products Europe, Dart Container Corporation, Chengdu Anbao Paper Products Co. Ltd., Printpack Inc., CEE Schisler Packaging Solutions, Far East Cup Product (SZ) Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Kangbao Co. Limited, Konie Cups International Inc., Changzhou Huixin Industrial Co. Ltd., Kap Cones Private Limited, Genpak LLC, Solo Cup Operating Corporation, Mondi Group, Airlite Plastics Company, Michael Procos SA, BioPak, Paper Cup Company, Clondalkin Group Holdings BV, Pactiv LLC, Sabert Corporation, Anchor Packaging Inc., D&W Fine Pack LLC, Fabri-Kal Corporation, Inline Plastics Corp., LBP Manufacturing LLC, Novolex Holdings Inc., Placon Corporation, Sonoco Products Company, WNA Inc., Amhil Enterprises Ltd., Detpak Pty. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the cups and lids market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global cups and lids market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the cups and lids market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the cups and lids market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The cups and lids market consists of sales of versatile cups, compostable cups, hard layer cups, thin wall cups, paper cups, foam cups, disposable cups, and lids, reusable cups and lids, hot cups, cold cups, and specialty cups. 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product: Cups; Lids
• 2) By Raw Material: Plastic; Paperboard; Foam; Other Raw Materials
• 3) By Application: Food And Beverage; Food Services; Retail; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Cups: Disposable Cups; Reusable Cups; Specialty Cups
• 2) By Lids: Disposable Lids; Reusable Lids; Specialty Lids
• Companies Mentioned: Berry Global Inc.; Greiner AG; Huhtamaki Inc.; WinCup Inc.; Graphic Packaging International Inc.; Reynolds Consumer Products; Eco-Products Europe; Dart Container Corporation; Chengdu Anbao Paper Products Co. Ltd.; Printpack Inc.; CEE Schisler Packaging Solutions; Far East Cup Product (SZ) Co. Ltd.; Guangzhou Kangbao Co. Limited; Konie Cups International Inc.; Changzhou Huixin Industrial Co. Ltd.; Kap Cones Private Limited; Genpak LLC; Solo Cup Operating Corporation; Mondi Group; Airlite Plastics Company; Michael Procos SA; BioPak; Paper Cup Company; Clondalkin Group Holdings BV; Pactiv LLC; Sabert Corporation; Anchor Packaging Inc.; D&W Fine Pack LLC; Fabri-Kal Corporation; Inline Plastics Corp.; LBP Manufacturing LLC; Novolex Holdings Inc.; Placon Corporation; Sonoco Products Company; WNA Inc.; Amhil Enterprises Ltd.; Detpak Pty. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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