The North America food service disposable market size was exhibited at USD 27.55 billion in 2023 and is projected to hit around USD 38.12 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period 2024 to 2033.
Report Coverage | Details |
Market Size in 2024 | USD 28.46 Billion |
Market Size by 2033 | USD 38.12 Billion |
Growth Rate From 2024 to 2033 | CAGR of 3.3% |
Base Year | 2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2033 |
Segments Covered | Material, Product, Application, Distribution Channel, Country |
Market Analysis (Terms Used) | Value (US$ Million/Billion) or (Volume/Units) |
Country scope | U.S.; Canada; Mexico |
Key Companies Profiled | Graphic Packaging International LLC; Sonoco Products Company; Sabert Corp.; Genpak LLC; Pactiv LLC; Inteplast Group; Anchor Packaging Inc.; Carlisle FoodService Products; GreenGood USA; Georgia-Pacific LLC; Amhil; Huhtamaki Oyj; Printpack; Dart Container Corp.; Mondi; Airlite Plastics; Reynolds Consumer Products; Material Motion, Inc.; CMG Plastics; Berry Global Inc. |
The rising penetration of online food delivery services, coupled with the growing popularity of food trucks in the U.S., is fueling the demand for food service disposable in North America. An increasing demand for convenience and on-the-go dining has been a significant driving factor for the market. Fast-paced lifestyles in North America have led consumers to seek efficient and convenient food options, which often involve the use of disposable packaging and utensils. This trend has been particularly prominent in urban areas, where people have less time to prepare meals at home and rely more heavily on takeout and delivery services.
The advent of online food delivery platforms and the growing popularity of food delivery services fueled the demand for food service disposables. Restaurants and food establishments adapted their packaging solutions to ensure the safe and hygienic transportation of food. This adaptation increased the demand for disposable containers, boxes, cutlery, and utensils designed specifically for delivery purposes. Hence, the rise of the food delivery industry played a crucial role in driving this demand. Furthermore, the expansion of the food service industry, including the growth of quick-service restaurants (QSRs), cafeterias, and catering services, has contributed to the increased product demand. As these establishments seek efficient and cost-effective solutions for serving and packaging food, the use of disposable products has become increasingly prevalent across the world.
Moreover, the growing trend towards sustainability and eco-friendliness has influenced the market growth. Many manufacturers have started producing disposable products from biodegradable or compostable materials, such as plant-based plastics or paper products. This has appealed to environmentally conscious consumers and businesses alike, as it helps reduce the environmental impact of disposable products. For instance, in November 2023, SOFi Products introduced a 100% plastic-free, biodegradable cup for hot beverages which features three flaps that can be folded together to create fill-proof lid. This eliminates the requirement of a separate lid to seal the cups, which would help counter the packaging waste problem.
On the basis of materials, the market is further segmented into plastics, paper & paperboard, metal, fiber-based, and other materials. The plastics segment dominated the overall market with a revenue share of over 52.0% in 2023. Plastic disposables, such as plates, cups, and utensils, are sturdy, lightweight, and resistant to moisture and leaks. They can hold hot and cold foods/beverages without compromising their integrity, making them ideal for takeout and delivery services.
The fiber-based material segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period. There is a growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable disposable products in the food service industry. Fiber-based materials, like paper and molded fiber, are biodegradable and compostable, making them more environmentally friendly than plastic-based alternatives.
Based on the applications, the market has been further divided into food service, online, and institutional. The food service application segment dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 50.0% in 2023. The food service industry, which includes restaurants, cafes, fast-food chains, and catering services, is a major consumer of disposable products, such as plates, cups, utensils, and containers. Hence, the growing food service sector, driven by factors like convenience, changing lifestyles, and urbanization, is augmenting the product demand.
The online application segment is projected to progress at the fastest CAGR of 5.0% over the forecast period. Online ordering and delivery platforms offer a convenient way for consumers to access food service disposables, such as takeout containers, cups, utensils, and packaging materials, without physically visiting stores or restaurants. Moreover, the growth of food delivery services, such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, and GrubHub, has increased the demand for disposable food packaging materials to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of food items to customers.
Based on products, the market is further categorized into plates, cups & lids, trays & containers, bowls, bags, boxes & cartons, cutlery, and other products. The trays & containers product segment dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 30.0% in 2023. Disposable trays and containers offer immense convenience for food service establishments and consumers. They allow easy transportation, distribution, and consumption of meals, especially in the growing takeout and delivery segments.
On the other hand, the cups & lids product segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 3.8% during the forecast period. Cups and lids are used across various food service channels, including QSRs, cafes, convenience stores, and other retail outlets. The ubiquitous nature of beverages consumed on the go drives the demand for disposable cups and lids.
On the basis of materials, the market has been further segmented into corporate distributors, direct distributors, individual distributors, GPO, and other distribution channels. The direct distributors segment dominated the overall market with a revenue share of over 45.0% in 2023. Direct distributors can offer more cost-effective solutions by eliminating mediators and purchasing directly from manufacturers.
This allows them to pass on the cost savings to food service establishments, making their products more attractive, especially for businesses operating on tight margins. The GPO segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period. GPOs act as centralized purchasing entities, simplifying the procurement process for their members. Instead of each individual organization negotiating with multiple suppliers, the GPO handles contracting, ordering, and distribution logistics.
U.S. Food Service Disposable Market Trends
The food service disposable market in U.S. accounted for the largest revenue share of over 84.0% in 2023 due to increased meat production, high per capita consumption of all dairy products, and the presence of prominent producers of dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt. The U.S. has a large population pool and consumer market, which translates into a high product demand from restaurants, cafeterias, catering services, and other food service establishments. In addition, the U.S. has a well-developed and extensive food service industry, including numerous fast-food chains, casual dining restaurants, and institutional food services, all of which rely heavily on disposable products for food serving and packaging.
Canada Food Service Disposable Market Trends
The food service disposable market in Canada is expected to witness significant growth from 2024 to 2033. Several leading manufacturers of food service disposables, such as Dart Container Corp., Huhtamaki, and Cascades, have substantial operations and production facilities in Canada. This local presence allows for efficient distribution and better catering to the domestic market, thus positively influencing the country’s market growth.
Mexico Food Service Disposable Market Trends
The food service disposable market in Mexico is expected to witness significant growth owing to the presence of a well-established food service industry and rise in the number of QSRs. In addition, Mexico’s geographic proximity to the U.S. market gives Mexican manufacturers easier access to export their products to the U.S., which is a major product consumer.
This report forecasts revenue growth at country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Nova one advisor, Inc. has segmented the North America food service disposable market
Material
Product
Application
Distribution Channel
Country
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Materials & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
1.7. List of Abbreviations
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Outlook, 2023 (USD Billion)
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.2.1. Material Outlook
2.2.2. Product Outlook
2.2.3. Application Outlook
2.2.4. Distribution Channel Outlook
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. North America Food Service Disposable Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3.1. Raw Material Trends
3.3.2. Manufacturing Trends
3.3.3. Profit Margin Analysis
3.3.4. Sales Channel Analysis
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.4.1. Standard & Compliance
3.4.2. Safety
3.5. Market Dynamics
3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.5.3. Market Challenges Analysis
3.5.4. Market Opportunity Analysis
3.6. Business Environment Analysis
3.6.1. Industry Analysis - Porter’s
3.6.1.1. Supplier Power
3.6.1.2. Buyer Power
3.6.1.3. Substitution Threat
3.6.1.4. Threat from New Entrant
3.6.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.6.2. PESTEL Analysis
3.6.2.1. Political Landscape
3.6.2.2. Environmental Landscape
3.6.2.3. Social Landscape
3.6.2.4. Technology Landscape
3.6.2.5. Economic Landscape
3.6.2.6. Legal Landscape
3.6.3. Market Entry Strategies
3.7. Latest Trends & Technologies in the North America Food Service Disposable Market
3.8. Unmet Needs & Challenges in North America Food Service Disposable Market
3.9. Impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives on the North America Food Service Disposable Market
Chapter 4. Price Trend Analysis, 2018 -2030
4.1. Average Price Trend Analysis, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD/Ton)
4.2. Average Price Trend Analysis, by Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD/Ton)
4.3. Factors Affecting the Pricing Deviations
Chapter 5. North America Food Service Disposable Market: Market Supplier Intelligence
5.1. Kraljic Matrix (Portfolio Analysis)
5.1.1. Non-Critical Items
5.1.2. Leverage Items
5.1.3. Bottleneck Items
5.1.4. Strategic Items
5.2. Engagement Model
5.3. Negotiation Strategies
5.4. Sourcing Best Practices
5.5. Vendor Selection Criteria
Chapter 6. North America Food Service Disposable Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Definition & Scope
6.2. Material Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
6.3. Plastic
6.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
6.4. Paper & Paperboard
6.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
6.5. Metal
6.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
6.6. Fiber-based
6.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
6.7. Other Materials
6.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
Chapter 7. North America Food Service Disposable Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Definition & Scope
7.2. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
7.3. Platers
7.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
7.4. Cups & Lids
7.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
7.5. Trays & Containers
7.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
7.6. Bowls
7.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
7.7. Bags
7.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
7.8. Boxes & Cartons
7.8.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
7.9. Cutlery
7.9.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
7.10. Other Products
7.10.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
Chapter 8. North America Food Service Disposable Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Definition & Scope
8.2. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
8.3. Food Service
8.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
8.4. Online
8.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
8.5. Institutional
8.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
Chapter 9. North America Food Service Disposable Market: Distribution Channel Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. Definition & Scope
9.2. Distribution Channel Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
9.3. Corporate Distributors
9.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
9.4. Direct Distributors
9.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
9.5. Individual Distributors
9.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
9.6. GPO
9.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
9.7. Other Distribution Channels
9.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
Chapter 10. North America Food Service Disposable Market: Country Estimates & Trend Analysis
10.1. Key Takeaways
10.2. Country Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
10.3. North America
10.3.1. market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.2. market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.3. market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.4. market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.5. market estimates and forecasts, by distribution channel, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.6. U.S.
10.3.6.1. market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.6.2. market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.6.3. market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.6.4. market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.6.5. market estimates and forecasts, by distribution channel, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.7. Canada
10.3.7.1. market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.7.2. market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.7.3. market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.7.4. market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.7.5. market estimates and forecasts, by distribution channel, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.8. Mexico
10.3.8.1. market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.8.2. market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.8.3. market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.8.4. market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
10.3.8.5. market estimates and forecasts, by distribution channel, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Kilotons)
Chapter 11. Start-up Ecosystem Evaluation, 2024
11.1. List of Start-up Companies
11.1.1. Progressive Companies
11.1.2. Responsive Companies
11.1.3. Dynamic Companies
11.1.4. Starting Blocks
11.2. Government Funding for Start-ups across the globe
Chapter 12. Competitive Landscape
12.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact on the Industry
12.2. Key Company/Competition Categorization (Key innovators, Market leaders, emerging players)
12.3. List of key Raw Material Distributors and Channel Partners
12.4. List of Potential Customers/ Clientele, by Application
12.5. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024
12.6. Company Heat Map Analysis
12.7. Competitive Dashboard Analysis
12.8. Company-Wise Product Prices
12.9. Strategy Mapping
12.9.1. Expansion
12.9.2. Collaboration/ Partnerships/ Agreements
12.9.3. New Product launches
12.9.4. Mergers & Acquisitions
12.9.5. Divestment
12.9.6. Research & Development
12.9.7. Others
Chapter 13. Company Listing / Profiles
13.1. Graphic Packaging International LLC
13.1.1. Company Overview
13.1.2. Financial Performance
13.1.3. Product Benchmarking
13.2. Sonoco Products Company
13.2.1. Company Overview
13.2.2. Financial Performance
13.2.3. Product Benchmarking
13.3. Sabert Corporation
13.3.1. Company Overview
13.3.2. Financial Performance
13.3.3. Product Benchmarking
13.4. Genpak LLC
13.4.1. Company Overview
13.4.2. Financial Performance
13.4.3. Product Benchmarking
13.5. Pactiv LLC
13.5.1. Company Overview
13.5.2. Financial Performance
13.5.3. Product Benchmarking
13.6. Inteplast Group
13.6.1. Company Overview
13.6.2. Financial Performance
13.6.3. Product Benchmarking
13.7. Anchor Packaging Inc.
13.7.1. Company Overview
13.7.2. Financial Performance
13.7.3. Product Benchmarking
13.8. Carlisle FoodService Products
13.8.1. Company Overview
13.8.2. Financial Performance
13.8.3. Product Benchmarking
13.9. GreenGood USA
13.9.1. Company Overview
13.9.2. Financial Performance
13.9.3. Product Benchmarking
13.10. Georgia-Pacific LLC
13.10.1. Company Overview
13.10.2. Financial Performance
13.10.3. Product Benchmarking
13.11. Amhil
13.11.1. Company Overview
13.11.2. Financial Performance
13.11.3. Product Benchmarking
13.12. Huhtamaki Oyj
13.12.1. Company Overview
13.12.2. Financial Performance
13.12.3. Product Benchmarking
13.13. Printpack
13.13.1. Company Overview
13.13.2. Financial Performance
13.13.3. Product Benchmarking
13.14. Dart Container Corporation
13.14.1. Company Overview
13.14.2. Financial Performance
13.14.3. Product Benchmarking
13.15. Mondi
13.15.1. Company Overview
13.15.2. Financial Performance
13.15.3. Product Benchmarking
13.16. Airlite Plastics
13.16.1. Company Overview
13.16.2. Financial Performance
13.16.3. Product Benchmarking
13.17. Reynolds Consumer Products
13.17.1. Company Overview
13.17.2. Financial Performance
13.17.3. Product Benchmarking
13.18. Material Motion, Inc.
13.18.1. Company Overview
13.18.2. Financial Performance
13.18.3. Product Benchmarking
13.19. CMG Plastics
13.19.1. Company Overview
13.19.2. Financial Performance
13.19.3. Product Benchmarking
13.20. Berry Global Inc.
13.20.1. Company Overview
13.20.2. Financial Performance
13.20.3. Product Benchmarking
Chapter 14. Strategic Recommendations/ Analyst Perspective