The global biodegradable food service disposables market reached a value of almost USD 3.29 Billion in the year 2025. The biodegradable food service disposables industry is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.10% between 2026 and 2035 to reach a value of almost USD 5.95 Billion by 2035.
Base Year
Historical Period
Forecast Period
Compound Annual Growth Rate
6.1%
Value in USD Billion
2026-2035
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| Global Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Report Summary | Description | Value |
| Base Year | USD Billion | 2025 |
| Historical period | USD Billion | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | USD Billion | 2026-2035 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD Billion | 3.29 |
| Market Size 2035 | USD Billion | 5.95 |
| CAGR 2019-2025 | Percentage | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 | Percentage | 6.10% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Region | Europe | 6.8% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Country | UK | 7.1% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Country | Germany | 6.9% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Raw Material Type | Pulp and Paper | 6.7% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by End Use | Cups | 6.9% |
| Market Share by Country 2025 | Germany | 6.8% |
The global biodegradable food service disposables market is driven by rising environmental concerns. Europe is the leading regional market for biodegradable food service disposables, as it accounts for the majority of the global share. The market is expected to increase, owing to several factors such as reducing the waste build-up and its ability to contribute to a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment.
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| 2025 Market Share by | Country |
| Germany | 6.8% |
| USA | XX% |
| Canada | XX% |
Biodegradable disposables are alternatives to paper and plastic disposables, which are environment-friendly in nature. They are primarily produced using naturally derived substances such as wheat bran, corn starch, sugarcane fibre (Bagasse), bamboo, areca nut sheaths, and dried leaves, including palm leaves and coconut coir. As compared to non-biodegradable disposables, biodegradable disposables can be decomposed completely over time by the action of biological organisms and processes.
The industry is segmented on the basis of raw material type into:
Among all of these, the pulp and paper segment holds the majority of the total market share of biodegradable food service disposables.
On the basis of product type, the market is divided into:
Presently, cups lead the market, accounting for the largest share.
On the basis of distribution channel, the market is segmented into:
Business to Business (B2B) is further divided into supermarkets and hypermarkets, online stores, and others. Amongst these, supermarkets and hypermarkets presently dominate the market.
On the basis of region, the market is segmented into:
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Raw Material Type |
| Pulp and Paper | 6.7% |
| Leaves | 6.3% |
| Biopolymers | XX% |
| Wood | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | End Use |
| Cups | 6.9% |
| Clamshells and Containers | 6.5% |
| Plates | XX% |
| Cutleries | XX% |
| Others | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Region |
| Europe | 6.8% |
| North America | 6.4% |
| Asia Pacific | XX% |
| Latin America | XX% |
| Middle East and Africa | XX% |
The global biodegradable food service disposables industry is driven by the growing environmental concerns and changing consumer preferences toward eco-friendly products. The market is further aided by the implementation of bans on plastic products and strict regulations to control landfills by the governments of several nations. In addition to this, non-governmental organisations and food service providers are taking initiatives to help reduce plastic and paper waste by the introduction of several awareness campaigns; thereby, fuelling the demand for eco-friendly products like biodegradable food service disposables. In addition to this, the easy availability of raw materials for the production of these disposables provides a stimulus to the market growth. Furthermore, rapid urbanisation, on-the-go food culture, and sedentary lifestyles are expected to boost the growth of the market in the forecast period.
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Country |
| UK | 7.1% |
| Germany | 6.9% |
| Brazil | 6.8% |
| USA | 6.3% |
| France | 6.2% |
| Canada | XX% |
| Italy | XX% |
| China | XX% |
| Japan | XX% |
| India | XX% |
| Australia | 5.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | XX% |
| Mexico | XX% |
The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global biodegradable food service disposables market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:
The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.
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In 2025, the market attained a value of nearly USD 3.29 Billion.
The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.10% between 2026 and 2035.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2026-2035 to reach around USD 5.95 Billion by 2035.
The major drivers of the market are rising disposable incomes, increasing urbanisation, growing environmental concerns, increasing shift towards eco-friendly products, awareness campaigns, and easy availability of raw materials.
The rising implementation of plastic bans across the globe, introduction of strict regulations by various governments to control landfills, and the growing on-the-go food culture are the major trends driving the growth of the market.
The major regions in the market are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
The various raw material types in the market are pulp and paper, biopolymers, leaves, and wood.
The leading product types in the market are cups, clamshells and containers, plates, and cutleries, among others.
The most significant distribution channels in the market are business to customer (B2C) and business to business (B2B).
The key players in the global biodegradable food service disposables market are Dart Container Corporation, Pactiv LLC, and WestRock Company, among others.
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| Base Year | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2035 |
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