Global Compostable Foodservice Packaging Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Compostable Foodservice Packaging Market Outlook

The global compostable foodservice packaging market size reached approximately USD 20.10 billion in 2023. The market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 6.9% between 2024 and 2032 to attain a value of around USD 36.66 billion by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Compostable foodservice packaging refers to environmentally friendly and sustainable packaging solutions used in the foodservice sector. These packaging materials can be composted at an industrial composting facility and are typically derived from plant-based solutions like corn. They are increasingly preferred as sustainable packaging solutions in cafes, restaurants, and kiosks, among others.

• The compostable foodservice packaging market value is increasing amid the rising demand for environmentally friendly packaging. Compostable foodservice packaging solutions are made from plant fibres derived from agricultural by-products, require less energy, use low amounts of water, and generate fewer carbon emissions during manufacturing.

• The increasing number of composting facilities and expanding compostable infrastructure due to favourable government initiatives are crucial compostable foodservice packaging market trends.

• The foodservice sector is witnessing a shift towards sustainability, and it is seeking to lower the amount of single-use plastic waste. Companies in the sector are also switching from traditional plastic packaging to composable paper and plastic packaging solutions to meet evolving consumer demands for sustainable products and contribute to a greener future.

Market Analysis

Based on packaging type, the market is segmented into plates, trays, bowls, cups, and pouches and sachets, among others. On the basis of material, the compostable foodservice packaging market segmentations include plastic and paper and paperboard, among others.

The market, based on end user, is categorised into restaurants, café, delivery catering, and independent stalls and kiosks, among others. The regional markets for compostable foodservice packaging include North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

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. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global compostable foodservice packaging market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

• Georgia-Pacific LLC

• Huhtamäki Oyj

• WestRock Company

• Stora Enso Oyj

• Genpak, LLC

• Novolex 

• Anchor Packaging

• Dart Container Corporation

• Clearwater Paper Corporation

• Karat Packaging, Inc

• Others

Market Share by End User

According to the compostable foodservice packaging market analysis, there is a growing demand for composable foodservice packaging solutions in restaurants and cafés amid the rising awareness regarding the harmful impact of plastic packaging on human health and the environment.

The increasing preference for packaging solutions that are safe, durable, and eco-friendly in food delivery applications is also driving the compostable foodservice packaging market growth. In addition, key players are offering customisable printing on such packaging solutions, which is expected to further propel their demand among restaurants, independent stalls, and delivery catering services, among others, in the forecast period.

Market Share by Region

Europe represents a significant compostable foodservice packaging market share due to the introduction of stringent government initiatives aimed at curbing the usage of single-use plastics and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The expansion of compostable infrastructure, coupled with the increasing awareness regarding the benefits of compostable packaging, is expected to further drive the market growth in the forecast period.

Meanwhile, the market in the Asia Pacific and North America is likely to witness healthy growth in the forecast period due to the robust growth of the food and beverage sector and the expansion of quick-service restaurants (QSRs) in countries like China and India. Factors like rapid urbanisation and the rising demand for food take-outs are also anticipated to fuel the compostable foodservice packaging market demand in the coming years.

Competitive Landscape

Huhtamäki Oyj is a company that offers packaging solutions to customers across the globe. Its products provide enhanced protection to personal care products, food-on-the-shelf, and food-on-the-go while ensuring their safety and hygiene. The company aims to manufacture and design all of its products to be recyclable, reusable, and renewable by 2030.

Karat Packaging, Inc is a company that aims to provide eco-friendly and high-quality single-use disposable products for the foodservice and restaurant sectors. Established in 2004, the company is known for providing functional, innovative, and cost-effective disposable products. Some of its prominent brands include Karat Earth, Tea Zone, Total Clean, and Karat.

Dart Container Corporation, established in 1937 and headquartered in Michigan, the United States, is a company that offers recyclable, high-quality, safe, recyclable, and affordable packaging and foodservice products. The company strives to provide affordable and high-quality products manufactured with eco-friendly methods.

Other players considered in the compostable foodservice packaging market report include Georgia-Pacific LLC, WestRock Company, Stora Enso Oyj, Genpak, LLC, Novolex, Anchor Packaging, and Clearwater Paper Corporation, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report