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Global Compostable Food Service Disposables Market Size Study, By Application (Catering, Takeaway Food Services, Event Management, Restaurants, Cafes), By Product Type (Plates, Cutlery, Straws, Containers, Bags), By Material Type (PLA, PHA, Bagasse, Palm

Publisher Factview Research
Published Aug 18, 2025
Length 285 Pages
SKU # FAVR20464271

Description

The Global Compostable Food Service Disposables Market, valued at approximately USD 8.841 billion in 2024, is expected to grow at a remarkable (CAGR) of 11.65% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2034.Compostable food service disposables are redefining sustainability in the food service industry by offering biodegradable alternatives to traditional plastic products. These disposables, crafted from materials such as PLA, PHA, bagasse, and palm leaf, have become integral to environmentally conscious businesses, particularly in catering, takeaway services, and institutional sectors.

The increasing regulatory emphasis on reducing single-use plastics, coupled with a surge in consumer awareness of environmental impact, has significantly propelled the market for compostable disposables. Businesses are pivoting towards sustainable practices to align with evolving consumer preferences and compliance requirements. Technological advancements in material science, enabling the production of cost-effective and durable compostable products, are further enhancing market dynamics. However, the high cost of raw materials and limited availability of industrial composting facilities pose challenges to market growth. Despite these obstacles, initiatives promoting circular economies and innovation in material sourcing are likely to bridge these gaps over time.

North America and Europe dominate the global market, driven by stringent environmental policies and widespread adoption of compostable products across the food service and hospitality industries. The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to experience the fastest growth, fueled by rapid urbanization, increasing disposable incomes, and a growing awareness of sustainability. Countries like China and India are emerging as lucrative markets, with significant investments in eco-friendly packaging solutions.

Major market players included in this report are:
  • Vegware Ltd
  • Huhtamaki Oyj
  • Biopak Pty Ltd
  • Genpak LLC
  • Dart Container Corporation
  • Eco-Products, Inc.
  • Stora Enso Oyj
  • Bionatic GmbH & Co. KG
  • The Cup Store
  • Duni AB
  • Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
  • NatureWorks LLC
  • Novolex Holdings, Inc.
  • Papstar GmbH
  • World Centric
The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Application:
  • Catering
  • Takeaway Food Services
  • Event Management
  • Restaurants
  • Cafes
By Product Type:
  • Plates
  • Cutlery
  • Straws
  • Containers
  • Bags
By Material Type:
  • PLA (Polylactic Acid)
  • PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates)
  • Bagasse
  • Palm Leaf
  • Paper
By End Use:
  • Food Beverage Industry
  • Hospitality Sector
  • Institutional Use
  • Retail Sector
By Region:

North America:
  • U.S.
  • Canada
Europe:
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific:
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America:
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa:
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa
Years considered for the study are as follows:
  • Historical Year – 2023
  • Base Year – 2024
  • Forecast Period – 2024 to 2034
Key Takeaways:
  • Market estimates and forecasts for 10 years, from 2024 to 2034.
  • Regional and segmental analysis with annualized revenues.
  • In-depth analysis of key market trends and drivers.
  • Comprehensive regional breakdown with country-level insights.
  • Competitive landscape highlighting major market players and strategies.
  • Supply-side and demand-side market dynamics and recommendations.

Table of Contents

285 Pages
Chapter 1. Global Compostable Food Service Disposables Market Executive Summary
1.1. Global Compostable Food Service Disposables Market Size & Forecast (2024-2034)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
1.3.1. By Application
1.3.2. By Product Type
1.3.3. By Material Type
1.3.4. By End Use
1.4. Key Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6 Investment Analysis
1.7 Investment Rationale
1.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 2. Global Compostable Food Service Disposables Market Definition and Research Assumptions
2.1. Research Objective
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Assumptions
2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
2.3.2. Limitations
2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
2.3.3.1. Availability
2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
2.3.3.4. Market Competition
2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer’s Perspective)
2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
2.3.4.1. Regulatory Frameworks
2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
2.4. Estimation Methodology
2.5. Years Considered for the Study
2.6. Currency Conversion Rates
Chapter 3. Global Compostable Food Service Disposables Market Dynamics
3.1. Market Drivers
3.1.1. Increasing Regulatory Emphasis on Sustainability
3.1.2. Surge in Consumer Environmental Awareness
3.1.3. Technological Advancements in Material Science
3.2. Market Challenges
3.2.1. High Cost of Raw Materials
3.2.2. Limited Availability of Industrial Composting Facilities
3.3. Market Opportunities
3.3.1. Growth in the Catering and Event Management Sectors
3.3.2. Expansion in Emerging Markets
3.3.3. Innovations in Material Sourcing and Production Processes
Chapter 4. Global Compostable Food Service Disposables Market Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter’s 5 Force Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter’s 5 Force Model
4.1.7. Porter’s 5 Force Impact Analysis
4.2. PESTEL Analysis
4.2.1. Political
4.2.2. Economical
4.2.3. Social
4.2.4. Technological
4.2.5. Environmental
4.2.6. Legal
4.3. Top Investment Opportunities
4.4. Top Winning Strategies
4.5. Disruptive Trends
4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Compostable Food Service Disposables Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2022-2032
5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global Compostable Food Service Disposables Market: Application Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
5.2.1. Catering
5.2.2. Takeaway Food Services
5.2.3. Event Management
5.2.4. Restaurants
5.2.5. Cafes
Chapter 6. Global Compostable Food Service Disposables Market Size & Forecasts by Product Type 2022-2032
6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global Compostable Food Service Disposables Market: Product Type Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
6.2.1. Plates
6.2.2. Cutlery
6.2.3. Straws
6.2.4. Containers
6.2.5. Bags
Chapter 7. Global Compostable Food Service Disposables Market Size & Forecasts by Material Type 2022-2032
7.1. Segment Dashboard
7.2. Global Compostable Food Service Disposables Market: Material Type Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
7.2.1. PLA (Polylactic Acid)
7.2.2. PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates)
7.2.3. Bagasse
7.2.4. Palm Leaf
7.2.5. Paper
Chapter 8. Global Compostable Food Service Disposables Market Size & Forecasts by End Use 2022-2032
8.1. Segment Dashboard
8.2. Global Compostable Food Service Disposables Market: End Use Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
8.2.1. Food Beverage Industry
8.2.2. Hospitality Sector
8.2.3. Institutional Use
8.2.4. Retail Sector
Chapter 9. Global Compostable Food Service Disposables Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2022-2032
9.1. North America Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.1.1. U.S. Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.1.1.1. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2022-2032
9.1.1.2. Product Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2022-2032
9.1.2. Canada Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.2. Europe Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.2.1. UK Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.2.2. Germany Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.2.3. France Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.2.4. Spain Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.2.5. Italy Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.2.6. Rest of Europe Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.3. Asia-Pacific Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.3.1. China Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.3.2. India Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.3.3. Japan Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.3.4. Australia Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.3.5. South Korea Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.4. Latin America Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.4.1. Brazil Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.4.2. Mexico Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.4.3. Rest of Latin America Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.5. Middle East & Africa Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.5.1. Saudi Arabia Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.5.2. South Africa Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
9.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Compostable Food Service Disposables Market
Chapter 10. Competitive Intelligence
10.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
10.1.1. Vegware Ltd
10.1.2. Huhtamaki Oyj
10.1.3. Biopak Pty Ltd
10.2. Top Market Strategies
10.3. Company Profiles
10.3.1. Vegware Ltd
10.3.1.1. Key Information
10.3.1.2. Overview
10.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
10.3.1.4. Product Summary
10.3.1.5. Market Strategies
10.3.2. Genpak LLC
10.3.3. Dart Container Corporation
10.3.4. Eco-Products, Inc.
10.3.5. Stora Enso Oyj
10.3.6. Bionatic GmbH & Co. KG
10.3.7. The Cup Store
10.3.8. Duni AB
10.3.9. Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
10.3.10. NatureWorks LLC
10.3.11. Novolex Holdings, Inc.
10.3.12. Papstar GmbH
10.3.13. World Centric
Chapter 11. Research Process
11.1. Research Process
11.1.1. Data Mining
11.1.2. Analysis
11.1.3. Market Estimation
11.1.4. Validation
11.1.5. Publishing
11.2. Research Attributes

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