Global Disposable Cutlery Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Disposable Cutlery Market Outlook

The global disposable cutlery market size reached approximately USD 9.15 billion in 2023. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.80% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of USD 13.84 billion by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Disposable cutlery refers to forks, spoons, and knives intended for one time use. This type of cutlery is available in different colours and is made of wood and plastic. Disposable cutlery is a handy alternative to traditional cutlery as it is lightweight, easy to carry and transport, and comparatively economical.

• Rising consumption of fast and street food is a key trend aiding the disposable cutlery market growth. Various vendors prefer using disposable cutlery while serving street food as it eliminates the hassle of washing utensils, while consumers prefer using them as they aid in maintaining hygiene.

• The popularity of online food delivery systems is growing due to busy lifestyle and availability of real time updates, discounts, and accurate delivery services. This is boosting the utilisation of disposable cutlery from the online food service sector because of its one-time use nature and cost efficiency.

• Increasing accessibility of disposable cutlery through online retail channels is another major factor boosting the disposable cutlery market demand, as it allows consumers to buy the product is bulk due to the availability of discounts. It also allows individuals and vendors to buy disposable cutlery well in advance for events and parties.

Market Analysis

On the basis of type, the market is divided into spoon, fork, and knife. Based on material, the market is bifurcated into plastic and wood. On the basis of end use, the market is segregated into commercial and households. Based on distribution channel, the market is classified into B2B, supermarkets and hypermarkets, and online retail, among others. On the basis of region, the market is segmented into 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 disposable cutlery market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Koch Industries, Inc.

• Huhtamaki Oyj

• Dart Container Corporation

• Genpak, LLC

• Pactiv LLC

• Gold Plast Spa

• D&W Fine Pack LLC

• BioPak

• Vegware Ltd

• Hotpack Packaging Industries LLC

• Others

Market Share by End Use

Increased adoption of disposable cutlery by commercial establishments is anticipated to aid the segment growth. Various fast-food chains and restaurants offer disposable cutlery to the consumers as they are safer and relatively inexpensive as compared to regular cutlery. Moreover, the growing trend of online food ordering is also aiding the market growth as various take-out items require cutlery for consumption. Moreover, increasing environmental consciousness is also encouraging various commercial establishments to adopt disposable wooden cutlery.

Market Share by Region

The disposable cutlery market is expected to witness significant growth in the Asia Pacific region over the forecast period due to changing food consumption habits and the growing trend of eating out. The rising popularity of frozen treats and desserts in the region is boosting the utilisation of disposable spoons. Furthermore, increased consumption of street food in the region, as it is one of the most authentic representations of local cuisines, is another major factor fuelling the market expansion. Using disposable cutlery reduces washing and cleaning tasks for street food vendors and eliminates the breakout of diseases by ensuring hygiene and cleanliness.

Competitive Landscape

Huhtamaki Oyj is known for providing sustainable packaging solutions to consumers across the globe. Their innovative products protect on-the-shelf and on-the-go foods and beverages, ensuring safety and hygiene.

Dart Container Corporation, based in Michigan, United States, is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of foam containers and cups. They produce to-go containers and dinnerware and are known to have a sustainable food packaging approach.

Genpak, LLC is known for delivering high quality food packaging products to their customers. Their products include plastic plates and dinnerware, paper cone cups, to-go containers, compostable products, and microwave safe containers.

Other major players in the disposable cutlery market include Koch Industries, Inc., Pactiv LLC, Gold Plast Spa, D&W Fine Pack LLC, BioPak, Vegware Ltd, and Hotpack Packaging Industries LLC, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report