Global Disposable Paper Cups Market: Information by Type (Poly-coated Paper, Wax-coated Paper, Air Pocket Insulated, Post-Consumer Fiber, and others), Application (Tea And Coffee, Chilled Food And Beverages and others), Distribution Channel (Food Service and Food Retail {Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Online, Convenience Stores and others}) and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World) - Forecast till 2027

Market Overview

Global Disposable Paper Cups Market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.79% and reach USD 10,966.6 Million by 2025. Disposable paper cups are manufactured by the thermoforming technique. The different types of disposable paper cups available in the market are poly-coated paper, wax-coated paper, air pocket insulated, post-consumer fiber, and others. The high amount of plastic waste generation is a major concern for the environmentalist and governments across the globe. For instance, in October 2018, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, introduced a regulation across the UK to ban the sale of all plastic straws, drinks stirrers, and cotton buds. The strict regulations associated with plastic-based products are expected to increase the demand for disposable paper cups in the food & beverage industry and other sectors and support the growth of the global market during the review period. However, the highly unorganized sector is expected to hinder the growth of the global disposable paper cups market during the forecast period.

Market Dynamics

The Global Disposable Paper Cups Market is expected to register significant growth during the forecast period. The foodservice sector is the major end user of disposable paper cups. Restaurants, café, bars, hotels, and corporates grab a significant share of the sale of disposable paper cups, where they are used to serve chilled food and beverages, tea, coffee, and others. They are also used for serving cocktails, mocktails, and other non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. The growing consumption of above-mentioned beverages is expected to increase the sale of disposable paper cups in the foodservice sector. According to the National Restaurant Association in the US, the sale of the restaurant industry in 2019 was USD 863 billion. Similarly, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has stated that the Indian foodservice industry is expected to register a CAGR of 10% from 2017 to 2022. Thus, the expansion of the foodservice sector in both developed and developing countries is expected to be the prime factor driving the growth of the global disposable paper cups market during the review period.

Global Disposable Paper Cups Market Revenue, by Type, 2025 (USD Million)

Sources: MRFR Analysis

Segmentation

On the basis of type, the global disposable paper cups market has been divided into poly-coated paper, wax-coated paper, air pocket insulated, post-consumer fiber, and others. The poly-coated paper segment is expected to dominate the global market and be valued at USD 4,462.6 million by the end of 2025 and is projected to register the highest CAGR of 5.50% during 2019–2025. The poly-coated paper cups are usually coated with a single or double polymer coating for insulation. The additional layers of poly-coat offer rigidity and protect the outer layer of the cup from eroding due to sweating or condensation. Often polyethylene (PE) and polylactic acid (PLA) are used for coating paper cups. They can be customized with various colors and designs.

Global Disposable Paper Cups Market Share, by Region, 2018 (%)

Sources: MRFR Analysis

Regional Analysis

North America is expected to hold a dominant share of the disposable paper cups market during the forecast period. The region accounted for 42.70% share of the market in 2018. The US is a major contributor to the growth of the North American market. The market in the region is projected to register a significant CAGR of 4.82% during the forecast period of 2019 to 2025. Expanding foodservice sector coupled with growing consumption of beverages such as cocktails, mocktails, and other non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages in restaurants, café, bars, hotels, and is one of the significant factors driving the growth of the market in the region. According to the National Restaurant Association in the US, the sale of the restaurant industry in 2019 was USD 863 billion. Moreover, the presence of key manufacturers in the region is expected to accelerate the growth of the North American disposable paper cups market. Furthermore, the European market holds a prominent share of the global disposable paper cups market due to the stringent regulations posed by the government in the region.

Key Players

The Prominent Players in the Global Disposable Paper Cups Market include Huhtamaki (Finland), Dart Container Corporation (US), Reynolds Consumer Products (US), Graphic Packaging International, LLC (US), Seda Group, Inc (Italy), Eco-Products, Inc. (US), Compagnie Européenne d'Emballage Robert Schisler (France), F Bender Limited (UK), DUNI AB (Sweden), Stanpac Inc (Canada), Geotegrity, Inc (China), Konie Cups International, Inc. (US), YesPac (US), and Lollicup USA Inc (US).

The players operating in the global disposable paper cups market are focusing on expanding the geographic footprints by expansion and launching innovative products.   

Market Segmentation

Global Disposable Paper Cups Market, by Type

• Poly-Coated Paper


• Wax-Coated Paper


• Air Pocket Insulated


• Post-Consumer Fiber


• Others

Global Disposable Paper Cups Market, by Application

• Tea and Coffee


• Chilled Food and Beverages


• Others

Global Disposable Paper Cups Market, by Distribution Channel

• Food Service


• Food Retail
  
  
  
  • Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
  
  
  • Online
  
  
  • Convenience stores
  
  
  • Others
  
  
  
  

Global Disposable Paper Cups Market, by Region

• North America
  
  
  
  • US
  
  
  • Canada
  
  
  • Mexico
  
  
  
  

• Europe
  
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • UK
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
  • Rest of Europe
  
  
  
  

• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • Southeast Asia
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  

• Middle East and Africa
  
  
  
  • Saudi Arabia
  
  
  • UAE
  
  
  • South Africa
  
  
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa
  
  
  
  

• South America
  
  
  
  • Brazil
  
  
  • Argentina
  
  
  • Rest of South America
  
  
  
  

Intended Audience

• Disposable Paper Cups Maker Manufacturers


• Traders, Wholesalers, and Distributors


• Governments, Associations, and Industrial Bodies


• Investors and Trade Experts