The global disposable cutlery market is expected to capture a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period. The FMI market researchers are of the view that the valuation is expected to cross USD 1.6 billion in 2023. The market size is expected to be USD 2.6 billion by 2033.
Significant factors that may surge the market growth are
One of the key benefits of the disposable cutlery items are these are available in different shapes and size. Thus, the end user has the option to choose from a variety of options based on the occasion. These factors are expected to surge the demand for disposable cutlery during the forecast period.
The disposable cutlery items are light in weight, which makes it easy to handle while consuming food. These are sturdy as well, which ensures that these do not get distorted while carrying excess food. Owing to this, a lot of manufacturers are making use of bamboo, which might surge the growth of bamboo disposable cutlery market.
The disposable cutlery items are witnessing huge demand in the food service outlets and institutional food services. The cutlery items are manufactured and designed in such a manner that these fit according to the style of the occasion. The institutional organizations generally conducted afternoon parties, where the disposable cutlery items are highly preferred due to their small size and sturdy nature.
The manufacturers are also providing disposable cutlery items in the dispensers, which effectively dispense the spoon, forks and knife. In 2019, Eco-Products, a Novolex company, introduced biodegradable utensils, and a dispenser which offers a spoon, fork, and knife.
COVID-19 pandemic has taught people to lay lots of emphasis on health and follow safety measures. The disposable cutlery items are safe than the reusable cutlery items as a result of which their sales spurred during the pandemic.
The disposable cutlery items also reduce the risk of infection as these are disposed after being used ones. Thus, increased focus on hygiene measures is expected to surge the sales of disposable cutlery during the forecast period.
Asia Pacific is expected to hold the leading market share. Massive street food market, coupled with the application of sustainable raw materials to increase consumer trust is expected to surge market growth.
| Attributes | Value |
|---|---|
| Disposable Cutlery Market Value (2022) | USD 1.5 billion |
| Disposable Cutlery Market Expected Value (2023) | USD 1.6 billion |
| Disposable Cutlery Market Forecast Value (2033) | USD 2.6 billion |
| Disposable Cutlery Market Expected CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 4.9% |
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Increased usage of plastic in the cutlery market has resulted in surging land pollution. Owing to this, the government authorities started imposing a ban on the usage of certain kinds of plastics.
This might challenge the growth of the plastic disposable cutlery market. Thus, manufacturers have started making use of certain renewable materials which do not cause any harm to the environment. This factor is expected to surge the adoption of disposable cutlery during the forecast period. This has resulted in the expected CAGR increasing by more than two times as compared to the historical CAGR. While the historical CAGR for the market was 2.4%, and the anticipated CAGR is 4.9%.
| Regions | North America |
|---|---|
| Countries | The United States |
| CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 3.8% |
| Regions | Europe |
|---|---|
| Countries | Germany |
| CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 3.9% |
| Regions | Europe |
|---|---|
| Countries | United Kingdom |
| CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 4.2% |
| Regions | Asia Pacific |
|---|---|
| Countries | India |
| CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 7.8% |
| Regions | Asia Pacific |
|---|---|
| Countries | China |
| CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 6.8% |
The United States has been witnessing a significant expansion of the online food delivery market. As per the research report, the United States online food delivery market was valued at USD 29.4 billion in 2022. Online food delivery players usually provide complementary disposable cutleries.
| Attributes | Details |
|---|---|
| United States Market Expected Size (2033) | USD 528.3 million |
| United States Market Absolute Dollar Growth | USD 163.1 million |
| CAGR % 2017 to 2022 | 1.9% |
This, coupled with a huge barbeque market in the United States, is expected to surge the application of disposable cutlery during the forecast period. Moreover, the country has also been witnessing an increased adoption of packaged food products via online stores, which is expected to present lucrative opportunities.
The United Kingdom is currently amongst the dominant players in the mobile food services market. The market of mobile food services in the United Kingdom is currently valued at close to USD 2.1 billion. People across the United Kingdom are leading busy as well as sedentary lifestyles, because of which they are left with very little time for themselves. Owing to these factors, they often visit the mobile food services shop in order to consume breakfast in general. Mobile food services are making increased usage of disposable cutlery items owing to their affordability.
| Attributes | Details |
|---|---|
| The United Kingdom Market Expected Size (2033) | USD 125.1 million |
| The United Kingdom Market Absolute Dollar Growth | USD 41.8 million |
| CAGR % 2017 to 2022 | 1.8% |
The main players who are operating in the food sector within Germany are looking to adopt various measures to achieve sustainability goals. For example, Edeka Nord ramped up its sustainability goals and is taking extra measures in order to reduce CO2 emissions. Thus, the main players who are in the food market are making use of recyclable disposable cutlery items.
| Attributes | Details |
|---|---|
| Germany Market Expected Size (2033) | USD 145.1 million |
| Germany Market Absolute Dollar Growth | USD 45.9 million |
| CAGR % 2017 to 2022 | 1.5% |
Bosque Food, which is based out in Berlin, is accelerating its transition to an environmentally sustainable, equitable, and animal-free products market. Such moves show bright opportunities for the market going ahead.
The frozen food market is currently one of the significant markets in the food sector in China. By 2024, the frozen food market is expected to reach a valuation of USD 27 billion. Changing lifestyles have led to a change in consumption patterns. Surging disposable income has led to the growth of the frozen food market. Manufacturers in the frozen food sector are making use of wooden fiber disposable spoons, especially for frozen sweets. This is expected to surge the growth of the disposable wooden cutlery market.
| Attributes | Details |
|---|---|
| China Market Expected Size (2033) | USD 310 million |
| China Market Absolute Dollar Growth | USD 149.7 million |
| CAGR % 2017 to 2022 | 4.7% |
The country is also famous for dishes like chowmein, dumpings, etc., and there are a number of shops that specifically deal with such eatables. Even such stores have started making use of single-use cutlery items owing to the surging importance of hygiene, especially post-pandemic. Owing to this, manufacturers are wrapping the cutleries to maintain hygiene. This, consequently, is expected to surge the growth of the wrapped disposable cutlery market.
The Italian foodservice market has been witnessing massive growth in India. As per statistics, India is the third large consumer of Italian food in the world. The Italian food services market is valued at USD 21 billion. The key players who are a part of this market are making use of single-use forks and knives, in particular, to serve pizza and pasta.
| Attributes | Details |
|---|---|
| India Market Expected Size (2033) | USD 181.2 million |
| India Market Absolute Dollar Growth | USD 96 million |
| CAGR % 2017 to 2022 | 4.7% |
India is also a growing cloud kitchen market. The market is expected to surge beyond USD 15 billion by 2025 and is anticipated to grow at a mammoth 20% during the forecast period. The key players who are operating in the cloud kitchen market are providing complimentary disposable cutlery items. Such factors are expected to increase the sales of disposable cutlery during the forecast period.
| Segment | Fabrication Process |
|---|---|
| Attributes | Thermoforming |
| CAGR % 2017 to 2022 | 2.1% |
| CAGR % 2023 to End of Forecast (2033) | 4.5% |
| Segment | Cutlery Type |
|---|---|
| Attributes | Dispensed Cutlery |
| CAGR % 2017 to 2022 | 2.1% |
| CAGR % 2023 to End of Forecast (2033) | 4.4% |
The thermoforming segment is expected to be highly sought-after. The thermoforming process is very fast, which ensures that the end products are available in a less span of time. Thermoforming is economical as well, which can save up to 90% of tooling costs as compared to injection molding. The thermoforming process provides flexibility to use any kind of plastic, which further increases the scope of this method. The process is relatively simple to put into application, which implies that not much has to be spent on training the workers.
The dispensed cutlery is projected to be highly preferred. High adoption by the B2B market is expected to be the main driving factor. The inception of the dark kitchen, coupled with the growth of restaurant aggregators and food delivery companies, is expected to surge growth. Even large institutions are placing a bulk order on these companies, which is expected to surge the demand for this segment during the forecast period. Luxury hotels have also started demanding dispensed cutlery.
Attaware is a social entrepreneurship firm that has been producing biodegradable disposable cutlery and food packaging solutions. Attaware has been revolutionizing the way the single-use cutlery market functions. They have been preparing cups using jaggery.
The start-up has been receiving accolades and huge orders, especially from the street side vendors owing to its uncanny knack of delivering consumable cutleries. The company has been aggressively looking for investors. Market experts believe that the unique idea might lead to a decent amount of funding from potential investors.
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Apart from developing new products that can be recycled, manufacturers are taking massive steps to establish a circular economy infrastructure. In order to achieve this, key players have been calling for collaboration with the stakeholders. In February 2023, Huhtamaki launched a 100% mono-PET blister packaging solution, which was a game-changing innovation. It allowed the company to offer the same healthcare-grade capability.
In December 2022, Stora Enso and Huhtamaki advanced European paper cup recycling initiative with new partners.
In February 2023, Pactiv Evergreen and AmSty launched circular polystyrene food packaging products.
Dominant players in the market
| Company | Description |
|---|---|
| Huhtamaki | Huhtamaki has been serving the sector for more than a century. Almost 19,600 workers are on a mission to deliver smart next-generation packaging. The company has its head office in Espoo, Finland, and the parent company Huhtamäki Oyj is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. Through the global networking of business and sales, Huhtamaki is well placed to support the customers’ growth wherever they operate. By mastering three distinctive technologies, which are split into three business segments, the company has been developing and providing packaging solutions. |
| Pactiv | Pactiv is one of the leading producers of fresh food and beverage packaging in North America. The company has been producing a broad range of on-trend and feature-rich products that protect packages and display food and beverages for today’s consumers. Pactiv has been delivering honesty, integrity, and openness across its operations. Through the broad product offering and focus on innovation, the company has been delivering a value proposition that makes Pactiv a one-stop shop. |
| Gold Plast | For more than 30 years, Gold Plast has been ruling the Italy Market in the design, manufacture, and distribution of a wide range of table accessories. Extensive experience gained through research and innovation has been enabling the company to offer advanced solutions to meet the requirements of catering professionals and demanding consumers across finger food, tableware, drinkware, drink safe, and cutlery sets. |
Other key players profiled: DOpla S.p.A., D&W Fine Pack LLC.
The worldwide demand for disposable cutleries could be USD 1.6 billion in 2023.
The global sales is forecasted to rise at 4.9% CAGR through 2033.
The total valuation of the market is expected to close up at USD 2.6 billion by 2033.
The thermoforming process leads which is expected to expand at 4.5% CAGR until 2033.
The sales of Disposable Cutleries in India is poised to advance at 7.8% CAGR through 2033.
| Estimated Size (2021) | USD 1.3 billion |
|---|---|
| Projected Size (2031) | USD 2.2 billion |
| Value-based CAGR (2021 to 2031) | 5.8% |
| Estimated Size, 2021 | USD 461.9 million |
|---|---|
| Projected Size, 2031 | USD 930.2 million |
| Value-based CAGR (2021 to 2031) | 7.3% |
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