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Global Thermoform Cups Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)

Publisher Bosson Research
Published Jul 02, 2025
Length 149 Pages
SKU # BOSS20194914

Description

Report Overview

Thermoform cups are single-use containers made from thermoplastic materials, typically polystyrene (PS), polypropylene (PP), or polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which are heated and molded into shape using vacuum or pressure forming techniques. These cups are widely used in the foodservice industry for serving hot and cold beverages, soups, and desserts due to their lightweight, cost-effectiveness, and ability to maintain structural integrity under varying temperatures. They are often preferred for takeaway and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) because of their durability, insulation properties, and customization potential through printing and branding. The market for thermoform cups has seen steady growth, driven by increasing demand for convenient, hygienic, and disposable packaging solutions, particularly in fast-food chains, coffee shops, and convenience stores. However, environmental concerns over plastic waste have led to regulatory pressures and a shift toward biodegradable or recyclable alternatives, prompting manufacturers to explore sustainable materials like PLA (polylactic acid) and rPET (recycled PET) to align with circular economy principles. Regional demand varies, with North America and Europe focusing on eco-friendly innovations, while emerging markets in Asia-Pacific prioritize affordability and scalability. Competition is intense, with key players investing in advanced thermoforming technologies and sustainable production methods to capture market share while complying with evolving environmental standards.

The global Thermoform Cups market size was estimated at USD 1055.0 million in 2024, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.50% during the forecast period.

This report provides a deep insight into the global Thermoform Cups market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview of the market to micro details of the market size, competitive landscape, development trend, niche market, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, value chain analysis, etc.

The analysis helps the reader to shape the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. Furthermore, it provides a simple framework for evaluating and accessing the position of the business organization. The report structure also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Global Thermoform Cups Market, this report introduces in detail the market share, market performance, product situation, operation situation, etc. of the main players, which helps the readers in the industry to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.

In a word, this report is a must-read for industry players, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the Thermoform Cups market in any manner.

Global Thermoform Cups Market: Market Segmentation Analysis

The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments.

Key Company

Amcor plc

Bemis Company

Berry Global Inc.

Silgan Holdings Inc.

Universal Plastics Group Inc.

Thrace Group

Pöppelmann GmbH & Co. KG

Pactiv LLC

Greiner Packaging

Universal Protective Packaging Inc.

Prime Packaging

Rajshree Polypack Ltd.

Sirius Plastics

Taizhou Fuling Plastics Co. Ltd.

Market Segmentation (by Type)

Below 100 ml

100 to 150 ml

150ml to 200 ml

Above 200 ml

Market Segmentation (by Application)

Food

Beverages

Others

Geographic Segmentation

North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)

Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)

The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Key Benefits of This Market Research:

Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study

Neutral perspective on the market performance

Recent industry trends and developments

Competitive landscape & strategies of key players

Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered

Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value

In-depth analysis of the Thermoform Cups Market

Overview of the regional outlook of the Thermoform Cups Market:

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.

Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Thermoform Cups Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.

Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.

Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.

Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.

Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of Thermoform Cups, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.

Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years.

Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment in the next five years.

Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.

Key Reasons to Buy this Report:

Access to date statistics compiled by our researchers. These provide you with historical and forecast data, which is analyzed to tell you why your market is set to change

This enables you to anticipate market changes to remain ahead of your competitors

You will be able to copy data from the Excel spreadsheet straight into your marketing plans, business presentations, or other strategic documents

The concise analysis, clear graph, and table format will enable you to pinpoint the information you require quickly

Provision of market value data for each segment and sub-segment

Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market

Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region

Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled

Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players

The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions

Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis

Provides insight into the market through Value Chain

Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come

Table of Contents

149 Pages
1 Research Methodology and Statistical Scope
1.1 Market Definition and Statistical Scope of Thermoform Cups
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.2.1 Thermoform Cups Segment by Type
1.2.2 Thermoform Cups Segment by Application
1.3 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.3.1 Research Methodology
1.3.2 Research Process
1.3.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
1.3.4 Base Year
1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Thermoform Cups Market Overview
2.1 Global Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Thermoform Cups Market Size (M USD) Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.1.2 Global Thermoform Cups Sales Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
2.3 Global Market Size by Region
3 Thermoform Cups Market Competitive Landscape
3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
3.2 Global Thermoform Cups Product Life Cycle
3.3 Global Thermoform Cups Sales by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.4 Global Thermoform Cups Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.5 Thermoform Cups Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
3.6 Global Thermoform Cups Average Price by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.7 Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Sites, Areas Served, and Product Types
3.8 Thermoform Cups Market Competitive Situation and Trends
3.8.1 Thermoform Cups Market Concentration Rate
3.8.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Thermoform Cups Players Market Share by Revenue
3.8.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 Thermoform Cups Industry Chain Analysis
4.1 Thermoform Cups Industry Chain Analysis
4.2 Market Overview of Key Raw Materials
4.3 Midstream Market Analysis
4.4 Downstream Customer Analysis
5 The Development and Dynamics of Thermoform Cups Market
5.1 Key Development Trends
5.2 Driving Factors
5.3 Market Challenges
5.4 Industry News
5.4.1 New Product Developments
5.4.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
5.4.3 Expansions
5.4.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
5.5 PEST Analysis
5.5.1 Industry Policies Analysis
5.5.2 Economic Environment Analysis
5.5.3 Social Environment Analysis
5.5.4 Technological Environment Analysis
5.6 Global Thermoform Cups Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.6.1 Global Trade Frictions
5.6.2 U.S. Tariff Policy – April 2025
5.6.3 Global Trade Frictions and Their Impacts to Thermoform Cups Market
5.7 ESG Ratings of Leading Companies
6 Thermoform Cups Market Segmentation by Type
6.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
6.2 Global Thermoform Cups Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 Global Thermoform Cups Market Size Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.4 Global Thermoform Cups Price by Type (2020-2025)
7 Thermoform Cups Market Segmentation by Application
7.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
7.2 Global Thermoform Cups Market Sales by Application (2020-2025)
7.3 Global Thermoform Cups Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2025)
7.4 Global Thermoform Cups Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2025)
8 Thermoform Cups Market Sales by Region
8.1 Global Thermoform Cups Sales by Region
8.1.1 Global Thermoform Cups Sales by Region
8.1.2 Global Thermoform Cups Sales Market Share by Region
8.2 Global Thermoform Cups Market Size by Region
8.2.1 Global Thermoform Cups Market Size by Region
8.2.2 Global Thermoform Cups Market Size Market Share by Region
8.3 North America
8.3.1 North America Thermoform Cups Sales by Country
8.3.2 North America Thermoform Cups Market Size by Country
8.3.3 U.S. Market Overview
8.3.4 Canada Market Overview
8.3.5 Mexico Market Overview
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Europe Thermoform Cups Sales by Country
8.4.2 Europe Thermoform Cups Market Size by Country
8.4.3 Germany Market Overview
8.4.4 France Market Overview
8.4.5 U.K. Market Overview
8.4.6 Italy Market Overview
8.4.7 Spain Market Overview
8.5 Asia Pacific
8.5.1 Asia Pacific Thermoform Cups Sales by Region
8.5.2 Asia Pacific Thermoform Cups Market Size by Region
8.5.3 China Market Overview
8.5.4 Japan Market Overview
8.5.5 South Korea Market Overview
8.5.6 India Market Overview
8.5.7 Southeast Asia Market Overview
8.6 South America
8.6.1 South America Thermoform Cups Sales by Country
8.6.2 South America Thermoform Cups Market Size by Country
8.6.3 Brazil Market Overview
8.6.4 Argentina Market Overview
8.6.5 Columbia Market Overview
8.7 Middle East and Africa
8.7.1 Middle East and Africa Thermoform Cups Sales by Region
8.7.2 Middle East and Africa Thermoform Cups Market Size by Region
8.7.3 Saudi Arabia Market Overview
8.7.4 UAE Market Overview
8.7.5 Egypt Market Overview
8.7.6 Nigeria Market Overview
8.7.7 South Africa Market Overview
9 Thermoform Cups Market Production by Region
9.1 Global Production of Thermoform Cups by Region(2020-2025)
9.2 Global Thermoform Cups Revenue Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
9.3 Global Thermoform Cups Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.4 North America Thermoform Cups Production
9.4.1 North America Thermoform Cups Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.4.2 North America Thermoform Cups Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.5 Europe Thermoform Cups Production
9.5.1 Europe Thermoform Cups Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.5.2 Europe Thermoform Cups Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.6 Japan Thermoform Cups Production (2020-2025)
9.6.1 Japan Thermoform Cups Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.6.2 Japan Thermoform Cups Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.7 China Thermoform Cups Production (2020-2025)
9.7.1 China Thermoform Cups Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.7.2 China Thermoform Cups Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
10 Key Companies Profile
10.1 Amcor plc
10.1.1 Amcor plc Basic Information
10.1.2 Amcor plc Thermoform Cups Product Overview
10.1.3 Amcor plc Thermoform Cups Product Market Performance
10.1.4 Amcor plc Business Overview
10.1.5 Amcor plc SWOT Analysis
10.1.6 Amcor plc Recent Developments
10.2 Bemis Company
10.2.1 Bemis Company Basic Information
10.2.2 Bemis Company Thermoform Cups Product Overview
10.2.3 Bemis Company Thermoform Cups Product Market Performance
10.2.4 Bemis Company Business Overview
10.2.5 Bemis Company SWOT Analysis
10.2.6 Bemis Company Recent Developments
10.3 Berry Global Inc.
10.3.1 Berry Global Inc. Basic Information
10.3.2 Berry Global Inc. Thermoform Cups Product Overview
10.3.3 Berry Global Inc. Thermoform Cups Product Market Performance
10.3.4 Berry Global Inc. Business Overview
10.3.5 Berry Global Inc. SWOT Analysis
10.3.6 Berry Global Inc. Recent Developments
10.4 Silgan Holdings Inc.
10.4.1 Silgan Holdings Inc. Basic Information
10.4.2 Silgan Holdings Inc. Thermoform Cups Product Overview
10.4.3 Silgan Holdings Inc. Thermoform Cups Product Market Performance
10.4.4 Silgan Holdings Inc. Business Overview
10.4.5 Silgan Holdings Inc. Recent Developments
10.5 Universal Plastics Group Inc.
10.5.1 Universal Plastics Group Inc. Basic Information
10.5.2 Universal Plastics Group Inc. Thermoform Cups Product Overview
10.5.3 Universal Plastics Group Inc. Thermoform Cups Product Market Performance
10.5.4 Universal Plastics Group Inc. Business Overview
10.5.5 Universal Plastics Group Inc. Recent Developments
10.6 Thrace Group
10.6.1 Thrace Group Basic Information
10.6.2 Thrace Group Thermoform Cups Product Overview
10.6.3 Thrace Group Thermoform Cups Product Market Performance
10.6.4 Thrace Group Business Overview
10.6.5 Thrace Group Recent Developments
10.7 Pöppelmann GmbH and Co. KG
10.7.1 Pöppelmann GmbH and Co. KG Basic Information
10.7.2 Pöppelmann GmbH and Co. KG Thermoform Cups Product Overview
10.7.3 Pöppelmann GmbH and Co. KG Thermoform Cups Product Market Performance
10.7.4 Pöppelmann GmbH and Co. KG Business Overview
10.7.5 Pöppelmann GmbH and Co. KG Recent Developments
10.8 Pactiv LLC
10.8.1 Pactiv LLC Basic Information
10.8.2 Pactiv LLC Thermoform Cups Product Overview
10.8.3 Pactiv LLC Thermoform Cups Product Market Performance
10.8.4 Pactiv LLC Business Overview
10.8.5 Pactiv LLC Recent Developments
10.9 Greiner Packaging
10.9.1 Greiner Packaging Basic Information
10.9.2 Greiner Packaging Thermoform Cups Product Overview
10.9.3 Greiner Packaging Thermoform Cups Product Market Performance
10.9.4 Greiner Packaging Business Overview
10.9.5 Greiner Packaging Recent Developments
10.10 Universal Protective Packaging Inc.
10.10.1 Universal Protective Packaging Inc. Basic Information
10.10.2 Universal Protective Packaging Inc. Thermoform Cups Product Overview
10.10.3 Universal Protective Packaging Inc. Thermoform Cups Product Market Performance
10.10.4 Universal Protective Packaging Inc. Business Overview
10.10.5 Universal Protective Packaging Inc. Recent Developments
10.11 Prime Packaging
10.11.1 Prime Packaging Basic Information
10.11.2 Prime Packaging Thermoform Cups Product Overview
10.11.3 Prime Packaging Thermoform Cups Product Market Performance
10.11.4 Prime Packaging Business Overview
10.11.5 Prime Packaging Recent Developments
10.12 Rajshree Polypack Ltd.
10.12.1 Rajshree Polypack Ltd. Basic Information
10.12.2 Rajshree Polypack Ltd. Thermoform Cups Product Overview
10.12.3 Rajshree Polypack Ltd. Thermoform Cups Product Market Performance
10.12.4 Rajshree Polypack Ltd. Business Overview
10.12.5 Rajshree Polypack Ltd. Recent Developments
10.13 Sirius Plastics
10.13.1 Sirius Plastics Basic Information
10.13.2 Sirius Plastics Thermoform Cups Product Overview
10.13.3 Sirius Plastics Thermoform Cups Product Market Performance
10.13.4 Sirius Plastics Business Overview
10.13.5 Sirius Plastics Recent Developments
10.14 Taizhou Fuling Plastics Co. Ltd.
10.14.1 Taizhou Fuling Plastics Co. Ltd. Basic Information
10.14.2 Taizhou Fuling Plastics Co. Ltd. Thermoform Cups Product Overview
10.14.3 Taizhou Fuling Plastics Co. Ltd. Thermoform Cups Product Market Performance
10.14.4 Taizhou Fuling Plastics Co. Ltd. Business Overview
10.14.5 Taizhou Fuling Plastics Co. Ltd. Recent Developments
11 Thermoform Cups Market Forecast by Region
11.1 Global Thermoform Cups Market Size Forecast
11.2 Global Thermoform Cups Market Forecast by Region
11.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.2 Europe Thermoform Cups Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.3 Asia Pacific Thermoform Cups Market Size Forecast by Region
11.2.4 South America Thermoform Cups Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.5 Middle East and Africa Forecasted Sales of Thermoform Cups by Country
12 Forecast Market by Type and by Application (2026-2033)
12.1 Global Thermoform Cups Market Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.1 Global Forecasted Sales of Thermoform Cups by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.2 Global Thermoform Cups Market Size Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.3 Global Forecasted Price of Thermoform Cups by Type (2026-2033)
12.2 Global Thermoform Cups Market Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
12.2.1 Global Thermoform Cups Sales (K Units) Forecast by Application
12.2.2 Global Thermoform Cups Market Size (M USD) Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
13 Conclusion and Key Findings
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