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Global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032

Publisher GlobalInfoResearch
Published Jan 27, 2026
Length 139 Pages
SKU # GFSH20885261

Description

The global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware market size is expected to reach $ 21696 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 8.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).

Pulp-molded disposable tableware is a disposable catering utensil made primarily from plant fiber pulp (such as wood pulp, bamboo pulp, bagasse pulp, and recycled pulp) through processes such as pulping, molding, hot pressing, and edge trimming. It includes plates, bowls, cups, trays, cutlery, and spoons. Compared to traditional plastic disposable tableware, it solves problems such as "white pollution," "difficult degradation," and restrictions on single-use plastics. Furthermore, it meets the requirements of high-frequency usage scenarios such as daily dining, takeout, and chain restaurants in terms of strength, heat resistance, and food contact safety. Essentially, pulp-molded disposable tableware is a disposable catering solution that "replaces plastic with fiber"—it transforms agricultural and forestry waste (such as bagasse) that would otherwise be discarded into biodegradable functional tableware, significantly reducing environmental burden and solid waste disposal pressure while satisfying user experience. The product has an average price of approximately $40 per thousand units, with global sales of approximately 305.5 billion units.

The pulp molded disposable tableware industry chain consists of several upstream components: wood pulp, bamboo pulp, bagasse pulp, and other fiber raw materials (fiber length, whiteness, beating degree, and impurity content directly affect molding strength and surface quality); midstream components: molding equipment and hot pressing molding processes (mold precision, molding pressure, hot pressing temperature, and cycle time determine unit capacity and yield); and downstream components: catering services, food delivery platforms, chain brands, supermarket retail, and airline catering—all high-frequency consumption scenarios. The actual market performance is as follows: under the combined influence of the "plastic ban + high growth in food delivery + brand ESG demands," pulp molded tableware has gradually transformed from a "slightly more expensive environmentally friendly option" into a "necessary configuration for compliance and brand image." However, fluctuations in raw material prices (especially pulp prices), capacity expansion cycles, equipment automation levels (single-line capacity can increase from 3-5 tons/day to 8-12 tons/day), and downstream requirements for "appearance, strength, heat resistance, and compostability certification" mean that while the market is expanding, it is also constantly "adjusting processes, costs, and certifications."

This report studies the global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.

Highlights and key features of the study

Global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K Units)

Global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)

Global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units), (based on production site)

Global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K Units)

U.S. VS China: Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share

Global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K Units)

Global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)

Global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)

This report profiles key players in the global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Zhejiang Zhongxin Environmental Protection, Dongguan Huilin Packaging, Shenzhen YUTO Packaging, Guangdong Shaoneng Group, Zhejiang Kingsun Eco-pack, FIRSTPAK, GeoTegrity Environmental, Shandong Quanlin Straw, SABIC, Happiness Moon, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware market

Detailed Segmentation:

Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K Units) and average price (US$/Unit) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.

Global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World

Global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware Market, Segmentation by Type:
Lunch Box
Dinner Plate
Cup
Other

Global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware Market, Segmentation by Raw Materials:
Wood Pulp
Bamboo Pulp
Bagasse Pulp
Other

Global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware Market, Segmentation by Sales Channels:
Online
Offline

Global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware Market, Segmentation by Application:
Chain Restaurants & Fast Food
Delivery & Takeout Platforms
Coffee & Beverage Shops
Other

Companies Profiled:
Zhejiang Zhongxin Environmental Protection
Dongguan Huilin Packaging
Shenzhen YUTO Packaging
Guangdong Shaoneng Group
Zhejiang Kingsun Eco-pack
FIRSTPAK
GeoTegrity Environmental
Shandong Quanlin Straw
SABIC
Happiness Moon
YUTOECO
Weilai Pac
Guangzhou Nanya
Elements Packaging
Ningbo Homelink Eco-iTech
Nuoxian

Key Questions Answered:

1. How big is the global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware market?

2. What is the demand of the global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware market?

3. What is the year over year growth of the global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware market?

4. What is the production and production value of the global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware market?

5. Who are the key producers in the global Pulp Molded Disposable Tableware market?

6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?

Table of Contents

139 Pages
1 Supply Summary
2 Demand Summary
3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
5 Market Analysis by Type
6 Market Analysis by Raw Materials
7 Market Analysis by Sales Channels
8 Market Analysis by Application
9 Company Profiles
10 Industry Chain Analysis
11 Research Findings and Conclusion
12 Appendix
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