According to Future Market Insight, the global market for compostable foodservice packaging is forecast to reach USD 18.9 billion in 2023 and accelerate at a moderate CAGR of 4.5% during the assessment period (2023 to 2033). Overall compostable foodservice packaging sales are predicted to total a valuation of USD 29.3 billion by 2033.
Rising demand for eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions across diverse end-use industries to reduce environmental pollution levels is a key factor driving the global compostable foodservice packaging market forward.
Similarly, rising awareness levels, growing need for achieving the sustainability goal among the brands, and implementation of stringent government regulations on the usage of single-use plastic products are expected to push the demand for compostable foodservice packaging.
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Rising industry standards and the introduction of technology solutions into the paper market are creating future growth prospects for the compostable foodservice packaging market.
Initially, waste was generated by paper producers due to a lack of adequate paper making machinery. Owing to technological advancements, waste created may now be repurposed as a raw material for creating paper or other products, which was previously not feasible due to a lack of required technologies.
Wastage during the papermaking process has been cut in half as a result of the development of cutting-edge paper production technology, and paper producers’ efficiency has grown. In addition, technologically improved papermaking equipment give paper manufacturers increased production capacities.
Bagasse is expected to act as a revolutionary element in the compostable packaging market due to its strong, lightweight, affordable, and eco-friendly features. Bagasse is a dry, pulpy, fibrous by-product of crushed sugarcane. It is extensively utilized in the production of food packaging and service elements. It is completely biodegradable and has no harmful effects on the environment.
Bagasse packaging solutions can handle both hot and cold foods. Government restrictions on single-use plastics could make way for eco-friendly packaging solutions such as bagasse tableware. This in turn will boost the global compostable foodservice packaging industry.
Key Takeaways from Compostable Foodservice Packaging Market
- By material type, paper & paperboard segment is expected to expand at 5.5% CAGR during the forecast period.
- The molded fiber sub-segment of paper & paperboard category is projected to register a CAGR of 6.9% between 2023 to 2033 due to its 100% biodegradable and compostable feature.
- Based on product type, cups and trays segments collectively are estimated to account for around 48% of the market value share by the end of 2033.
- By end use, delivery catering segment is anticipated to expand at 1.6 times the current market value during the forecast period.
- Western Europe holds a significant portion of the global compostable foodservice packaging industry owing to the presence of strict recycling laws.
- The USA compostable foodservice packaging market is forecast to create a growth opportunity of US$ 582.7 million during the assessment period.
- Demand for compostable foodservice packaging across Germany is poised to increase at 3.1% CAGR throughout the forecast period.
“A gradual shift from plastic foodservice packaging to greener material-based paper foodservice packaging has been witnessed in the past year. Biodegradable materials such as wood, corn starch, etc. offer sustainability added with proper packaging. Therefore, they have become ideal for making foodservice packaging,” says an FMI analyst.
Rapid Expansion of Foodservice Industry to Boosting Compostable Foodservice Packaging Market
One of the most thriving and dynamic industries in the world is the foodservice industry. The sector has already unmatched growth, and it continues to generate revenue and create potential jobs. The development of the food production sector and the popularity of portable meals has improved the foodservice packaging sector.
The market for foodservice packaging is being further stimulated by the changing demographics and the increased internet usage among Generation Z. As more young people consume healthy, high-quality food that is packaged in hygienic ways, adoption of packaging solutions such as compostable cups, bowls, trays, etc. is increasing rapidly across foodservice industry.
Who is Winning?
Key players operating in the compostable foodservice packaging market include Huhtamaki Oyj, Stora Enso Oyj, Georgia-Pacific LLC, WestRock Company, Mondi Group, Berry Global Group, Smurfit Kappa Group plc, Pactiv LLC, and Genpak, LLC. Also, the other noticeable players in the market include SEOIL Corporation, Karat Packaging Inc., Kruger Inc., Vegware Ltd., Biopac (U.K.) Ltd. (Duni), Ultra Green Packaging Inc., Eco-Products, Inc., Sabert Corporation, Fabri Kal, and others
Compostable Foodservice Packaging Market Report
Future Market Insights, in its new report, offers an unbiased analysis of the global compostable foodservice packaging market, analyzing historical demand from 2017 to 2022 and forecast statistics for 2023 to 2033.
The study reveals market growth projections for compostable foodservice packaging based on the packaging type (plates, trays, bowls, cups, clamshells, cutlery, pouches & sachets, and others (wraps, straws, cup carriers, etc.)), material type (plastic (PLA, PHA, PBS, PBAT, starch blends, and other plastics), paper & paperboard (coated unbleached, molded fiber, and other grades), and bagasse & seaweed), and end use (chain restaurants, non-chain restaurants, chain café, non-chain café, delivery catering, independent sellers/ kiosks, and others (FMCG, hotels, and retailers)) across seven regions.
Compostable Foodservice Packaging Industry by Category
By Packaging Type:
- Plates
- Trays
- Bowls
- Cups
- Clamshell
- Cutlery
- Pouches & Sachets
- Others (Wraps, Straws, Cup Carriers, etc.)
By Material Type:
- Plastic
- PLA
- PHA
- PBS
- PBAT
- Starch Blends
- Other Plastics
- Paper & Paperboard
- Coated Unbleached
- Molded Fiber
- Other Grades
- Bagasse & Seaweed
By End Use:
- Chain Restaurants
- Non-Chain Restaurants
- Chain Café
- Non-Chain Café
- Delivery Catering
- Independent Sellers/ Kiosks
- Others (FMCG, Hotels, Retailers)
By Region:
- North America
- Latin America
- East Asia
- South Asia & Pacific
- Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
- Central Asia
- Russia & Belarus
- Balkan Countries
- Baltic Countries
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
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