Global Foodservice Single-Use Products

Global demand for foodservice single-use products is expected to rise 3.8% per year to $69.3 billion in 2024. Growth will be supported by expansions in the global quick-service and fast casual dining segments, and healthy growth in total foodservice spending in developing markets. Increases in delivery and carryout activity in mature markets – particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic – will also create opportunities for disposable foodservice products.

This report covers foodservice single-use product demand by market, product, material, and region, along with a discussion of market share. Data are given in dollar values.

Foodservice single-use product markets covered in this study include:
Full-service restaurants
Quick-service and fast casual restaurants
Other eating and drinking places
Other foodservice establishments (institutional, retail and vending, lodging and hospitality)

Foodservice single-use product types covered in this study include:
Serviceware (cups, dinnerware, utensils)
Packaging (containers, lids and domes, wraps, bags)
Other foodservice single-use products (napkins, moist towelettes)

Foodservice single-use product materials covered in this study include:
Plastic
Paper and paperboard
Aluminum
Alternative materials

Demand is broken out by geographic region:
North America
Central & South America
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Asia/Pacific
Africa/Mideast

Scope of the Report
This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $57.5 billion global foodservice single-use products industry. It presents historical demand data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts (2024 and 2029) by geographic region, market (full service restaurants, quick-service and fast casual restaurants, other eating and drinking places, institutional, retail and vending, and lodging and hospitality), material (plastic, paper and paperboard, aluminum, and alternative materials), and product, including serviceware (cups, dinnerware, utensils, and other serviceware); packaging (containers, lids and domes, wraps, bags, and other packaging); and other products such as napkins and moist towelettes. The study also evaluates company market share and competitive analysis on industry competitors including Dart, Georgia-Pacific, Huhtamaki, Reynolds Group, and WestRock.