Disposable Cups Market
Disposable Cups Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Material Type (Plastic, Foam, Paper and Bagasse), Capacity (Less than 250 ml, 250 to 750 ml and Above 750 ml), Sales Channel, End User and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Disposable Cups Market is accounted for $11.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $20.1 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period. Disposable cups are single-use vessels typically made from paper, plastic, or foam, designed for immediate disposal after use. They are commonly used for serving beverages such as coffee, tea, soda, and water in various settings, including homes, offices, and events. While convenient for their portability and ease of use, disposable cups contribute to environmental waste and pollution, as most are not biodegradable or easily recyclable.
According to the American Forest & Paper Association, wood fibers from sustainably managed forests are used to create paper-based packaging solutions in the USA.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Convenience
Disposable cups offer unparalleled convenience to consumers in today's fast-paced lifestyles, where efficiency and mobility are paramount. These cups provide an easy solution for enjoying beverages on-the-go, whether it's grabbing a coffee during a morning commute or sipping a cold drink while running errands. Moreover, their lightweight and portable nature makes them ideal for various situations, from picnics in the park to office meetings and outdoor events. Therefore, convenience is a significant element accelerating market demand.
Restraint:
Regulatory bans and restrictions
Increasing government regulations aimed at reducing single-use plastics pose a significant threat to the disposable cup market. Governments worldwide are increasingly implementing stringent regulations aimed at reducing single-use plastics, including disposable cups, in response to growing environmental concerns. Such measures directly impact manufacturers, distributors, and retailers operating in the disposable cup market, potentially leading to decreased demand and revenue loss.
Opportunity:
Hygiene and safety
Disposable cups offer a hygienic solution for serving beverages, particularly in industries such as food service and healthcare, where stringent cleanliness standards are essential. In healthcare settings, disposable cups are indispensable for patient care, ensuring that beverages are served in a sanitary manner, thereby reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections. As a result, hygiene and safety are significant factors driving market expansion.
Threat:
Shift towards reusable options
Reusable options such as tumblers, travel mugs, and water bottles offer a more sustainable solution, reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact over time. Consumers are increasingly adopting reusable options to reduce waste and minimize their environmental footprint, which can decrease the demand for disposable cups. This shift in consumer behavior towards reusable alternatives diminishes the demand for disposable cups, posing a challenge for manufacturers and distributors in the disposable cup market.
Covid-19 Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a notable impact on the disposable cup market. Initially, there was a surge in demand for disposable cups as consumers shifted towards single-use packaging due to health and hygiene concerns. However, as the pandemic progressed and restrictions eased in some regions, there was a shift in consumer behavior towards more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives.
The paper segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The paper segment is estimated to hold the largest share. With the increasing trend of on-the-go consumption and rising awareness about environmental concerns, there has been a notable surge in demand for disposable cups made from sustainable materials. Moreover, the convenience offered by paper disposable cups in various settings, such as events, offices, and food service establishments, has contributed to market expansion.
The commercial use segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The commercial use segment is anticipated to have lucrative growth during the forecast period. Commercial establishments such as restaurants, cafes, fast food chains, and catering services rely heavily on disposable cups for serving beverages to customer’s on-the-go. These cups offer convenience, hygiene, and cost-effectiveness, eliminating the need for washing and maintaining reusable alternatives. Moreover, in industries like healthcare, disposable cups play a crucial role in maintaining sanitary conditions, reducing the risk of cross-contamination, and ensuring patient safety.
Region with largest share:
North America commanded the largest market share during the extrapolated period owing to the thriving foodservice industry, and consumer preferences for convenience. The region's strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability has led to the development and adoption of eco-friendly alternatives to traditional disposable cups. Moreover, regulatory measures aimed at reducing plastic waste, such as bans on single-use plastics and initiatives promoting recycling and waste reduction, are shaping the disposable cup market in North America.
Region with highest CAGR:
Asia Pacific is expected to witness profitable growth over the projection period. The region's vibrant food and beverage industry, comprising cafes, restaurants, street vendors, and convenience stores, fuels the consumption of disposable cups for serving beverages. Moreover, the Asia-Pacific region is witnessing significant economic growth and rising disposable incomes, which contribute to increase spending on food and beverages, further driving the demand for disposable cups.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in the Disposable Cups Market include Genpak, LLC, Churchill Container, Huhtamaki Oyj, Dart Container Corporation, Berry Global Group, Inc., Georgia-Pacific LLC, Greiner Packaging International GmbH, Grupo Phoenix Capital Limited, FrugalPac Limited, Pactiv LLC, F Bender Limited, ConverPack Inc., Duni Group Global, Stanpac Inc., Detpak, Graphic Packaging International, LLC, SEDA International Packaging Group S.p.A., American Paper Cups, Fuling Plastic USA, Inc. and Vegware Ltd.
Key Developments:
In October 2022, Berry Global Group, Inc. announced its collaboration with film converter and manufacturer, Printpack, leveraging their independent strengths in film manufacturing and conversion to create packaging solutions which support increased customer demand for more sustainable packaging.
In May 2021, Detpak announced strategic partnership with eco-products. The partnership brings together a wealth of experience, with Eco-Products bringing a more than 30-year history in compostable foodservice products to complement a leading range of sustainable packaging solutions from Detpak.
Material Types Covered:
• Plastic
• Foam
• Paper
• Bagasse
Capacities Covered:
• Less than 250 ml
• 250 to 750 ml
• Above 750 ml
Sales Channels Covered:
• Manufacturers
• Retails
• Distributors
• Online
End Users Covered:
• Commercial Use
• Institutional Use
• Household Use
• Other End Users
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 End User Analysis
3.7 Emerging Markets
3.8 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Disposable Cups Market, By Material Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Plastic
5.3 Foam
5.4 Paper
5.5 Bagasse
6 Global Disposable Cups Market, By Capacity
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Less than 250 ml
6.3 250 to 750 ml
6.4 Above 750 ml
7 Global Disposable Cups Market, By Sales Channel
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Manufacturers
7.3 Retail
7.3.1 Supermarket
7.3.2 Hypermarket
7.3.3 Convenience Stores
7.4 Distributors
7.5 Online
8 Global Disposable Cups Market, By End User
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Commercial Use
8.2.1 Full-Service Restaurants
8.2.2 Hotels & Cafes
8.2.3 Venues & Catering
8.2.4 Quick Service Restaurants
8.2.5 Bakery & Patisserie
8.2.6 Mobile Food Vendors
8.3 Institutional Use
8.3.1 Offices
8.3.2 Schools & Colleges
8.3.3 Hospitals
8.3.4 Airports & Railways
8.4 Household Use
8.5 Other End Users
9 Global Disposable Cups Market, By Geography
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America
9.2.1 US
9.2.2 Canada
9.2.3 Mexico
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 Germany
9.3.2 UK
9.3.3 Italy
9.3.4 France
9.3.5 Spain
9.3.6 Rest of Europe
9.4 Asia Pacific
9.4.1 Japan
9.4.2 China
9.4.3 India
9.4.4 Australia
9.4.5 New Zealand
9.4.6 South Korea
9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
9.5 South America
9.5.1 Argentina
9.5.2 Brazil
9.5.3 Chile
9.5.4 Rest of South America
9.6 Middle East & Africa
9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
9.6.2 UAE
9.6.3 Qatar
9.6.4 South Africa
9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
10 Key Developments
10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
10.3 New Product Launch
10.4 Expansions
10.5 Other Key Strategies
11 Company Profiling
11.1 Genpak, LLC
11.2 Churchill Container
11.3 Huhtamaki Oyj
11.4 Dart Container Corporation
11.5 Berry Global Group, Inc.
11.6 Georgia-Pacific LLC
11.7 Greiner Packaging International GmbH
11.8 Grupo Phoenix Capital Limited
11.9 FrugalPac Limited
11.10 Pactiv LLC
11.11 F Bender Limited
11.12 ConverPack Inc.
11.13 Duni Group Global
11.14 Stanpac Inc.
11.15 Detpak
11.16 Graphic Packaging International, LLC
11.17 SEDA International Packaging Group S.p.A.
11.18 American Paper Cups
11.19 Fuling Plastic USA, Inc.
11.20 Vegware Ltd.
List of Tables
1 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Region (2021-2030) ($MN)
2 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Material Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
3 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Plastic (2021-2030) ($MN)
4 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Foam (2021-2030) ($MN)
5 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Paper (2021-2030) ($MN)
6 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Bagasse (2021-2030) ($MN)
7 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Capacity (2021-2030) ($MN)
8 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Less than 250 ml (2021-2030) ($MN)
9 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By 250 to 750 ml (2021-2030) ($MN)
10 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Above 750 ml (2021-2030) ($MN)
11 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Sales Channel (2021-2030) ($MN)
12 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Manufacturers (2021-2030) ($MN)
13 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Retail (2021-2030) ($MN)
14 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Supermarket (2021-2030) ($MN)
15 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Hypermarket (2021-2030) ($MN)
16 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Convenience Stores (2021-2030) ($MN)
17 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Distributors (2021-2030) ($MN)
18 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Online (2021-2030) ($MN)
19 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)
20 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Commercial Use (2021-2030) ($MN)
21 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Full-Service Restaurants (2021-2030) ($MN)
22 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Hotels & Cafes (2021-2030) ($MN)
23 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Venues & Catering (2021-2030) ($MN)
24 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Quick Service Restaurants (2021-2030) ($MN)
25 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Bakery & Patisserie (2021-2030) ($MN)
26 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Mobile Food Vendors (2021-2030) ($MN)
27 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Institutional Use (2021-2030) ($MN)
28 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Offices (2021-2030) ($MN)
29 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Schools & Colleges (2021-2030) ($MN)
30 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Hospitals (2021-2030) ($MN)
31 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Airports & Railways (2021-2030) ($MN)
32 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Household Use (2021-2030) ($MN)
33 Global Disposable Cups Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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