Plastic Tableware Market: Information By Type (Plates, Bowls, Cutlery, Cups & Glasses and Others), Distribution Channel (Store-Based {Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores and Others} and Non-Store-Based) and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World) - Forecast till 2027

Plastic Tableware Market Overview:

Plastic tableware market size is projected to be worth USD 9,323.2 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 2.98% during the forecast period (2022-2030). The market value to continue its significant growth rate in the coming years.

The demand of the foodservice industry to serve the customer their best services is the major reason which is surging the growth of the Plastic tableware market. The tableware products include dishes that come in several materials such as plastic, ceramic, and other materials, which are used to set the table for dining and serve food. Plastic tableware is widely referred to in the food serving industries because of its several benefits. Therefore, the market notices huge demand due to this factor. The rise in demand for food services with proper dining worldwide is uplifting the market. Everyone wants to get served at a quality dining table to enjoy the food service and ambiance. This factor raises the ultimate need for a market in the food-serving sector. The major star and non-star hotels, restaurants, Café’s and other foodservice centers are driving the Plastic tableware market growth. These food service centers are the major drivers of the market, and the growth of new food service centers throughout the world is setting huge opportunities for the market. The rise of several hotels, resorts, and other food centers is largely driving the Plastic tableware market size. This growth factor will continue in the coming years to let the market flourish globally. 

With the rise in concern for sanitary convenience purposes, the foodservice centers prefer plastic tableware dining. The service center always prefers to maintain the hygienic condition while serving food, and the plastic tableware can be the best option because these are easy to wipe and clean. Even the customer’s wide preference for convenience services is propelling the market. This is another major factor that is accelerating the Plastic tableware market outlook. 

COVID-19 Analysis

During the pandemic period, the market outlook faced tough challenges which were hard to overcome. Due to the strict lockdown guidelines, every service sector was shut down, which hindered the growth of different markets. As in the lockdown period, everything was shut, the foodservice centers were even closed, which directly showed a bad impact on the Plastic tableware market analysis. All the restaurants, hotels, resorts, Café’s and other foodservice centers were closed to stop the spread of the deadly service. This factor has majorly hampered market growth. But with the help of key players, the market will recover its growth to reach the estimated CAGR.

Chief Factors Existing in The Market

• Key Market Drivers

The key drivers are why the market is emerging globally. The foodservice industries such as the star hotels, restaurants, and Café service providers are the key drivers of the market.

• Market Challenges

Various challenging factors are likely to affect the market. The pandemic period was a tough, challenging situation for the market because the supply chain process of distribution channels was halted. This was a major challenging factor of the market trends.

• Market Opportunities

The Plastic tableware market trends notice great opportunities from various food service centers. The growth of new restaurants and hotels worldwide is setting huge opportunities for the market. 

• Market Restraints

There are various restraining factors of the market, which hamper the market's growth rate. The rise in concern for plastic pollution for the safety of the environment is one of the major restraining factors of the market. The non-degradable nature of plastic is even affecting the market’s growth. 

Cumulative Evaluation of The Market

The evaluated report of the Plastic tableware market shows that the market is noticing a decent growth rate, and it will continue its growth in the coming years. The key drivers of the market are driving the market and helping it to overcome the challenging factors. Amid COVID-19, the market to progress with its growth in the future years to achieve its estimated CAGR. The restraining factors of the market are taken into consideration to help the upsurge of the market to witness its USD value during the forecast period. The market will show significant growth and will compete at the global level.

Market Segmentation

The Plastic tableware market size is segmented into type and distribution channel segments. 

• By Type

The market is divided into various sub-segments such as plates, bowls, cutlery, cups & glasses, and others in the type of segment. These are the various dishware through which the food gets served. These essential segments are usually set for dining purposes to serve different dishes. It is mostly used in hotels, restaurants, cafes, and residences to serve food. The plastic bowls have heat resistance capacity and pressure. Hence this is suitable for both hot and cool served food. The type of segment will achieve a good market share due to its wide usage in various foodservice centers. 

• By Distribution Channel

The market is classified into store-based and non-store-based segments in the distribution channel. The store-based segment is further sub-divided into supermarkets & hypermarkets, convenience stores, and others. The store-based segment dominates the market analysis due to its wide preference. The non-store-based segment is estimated to reach the highest CAGR during the review period. Customers mostly prefer the store-based segment across the world. 

Regional Analysis

The Plastic tableware market's geographical status shows that the market is distributed into various regions worldwide, such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the rest of the world. The Asia Pacific is considered the dominating region among the above regions because it holds the highest Plastic tableware market Share. The Asia Pacific is expected to project the highest CAGR due to the launch of new products. The increase in investment in plastic tableware is propelling the region's regional market. The retail sectors of the Asia Pacific are emerging due to their wide preference for the sale of plastic tableware. These factors are uplifting the Plastic tableware market Share in this region. The US and Canada regions are responsible for the sale of the market, which is uplifting the regional market of the North American Market. Online stores have become the fastest-growing segment in the US region. The other regions of the Plastic tableware market even show a significant growth rate in the coming years. 

Competitive Analysis Within the Industry

The prominent players of the Plastic tableware market are properly leading the market to reach its estimated CAGR. The below listed are the key players of the Plastic tableware market.

• Libbey Inc. (US)


• Lollicup USA (US)


• American Greetings Corporation (US)


• AmerCare (US), Dopla Spa (Italy)


• Huhtamaki Group (Finland)


• Solia USA (US)


• Dart Container Corporation (US)


• Georgia-Pacific LLC (US)


• Genpak LLC (US)

Recent Market Developments

• According to the news, Hong Kong’s Environmental Protection Department has launched a public consultation of two months on the ongoing Scheme on Regulation of Disposable Plastic Tableware.


• Australia’s supermarket Coles has removed the single-use plastic tableware and replaced it with sustainable alternatives.


• According to the recent updates, the US region is boosting the imports of kitchenware and plastic tableware.

Report Overview

The report's overview shows the development of the Plastic tableware market across the world. The effective role of key market drivers and the widespread marketing opportunities is propelling the market's growth rate. The key players check the other growth hampering factors to run the business smoothly. The awareness of plastic pollution and a plastic-free environment affected the Plastic tableware market. But the replacement of biodegradable plastics further lifted the market to regain its growth rate. The COVID-19 challenging situation was a tough period for the Plastic tableware market, but the strategies implemented by the key players helped the market restore its growth rate. The various segments of the market reach the highest CAGR because of the largest share value in the market. The regional report shows the development of the Plastic tableware market Forecast in various regions with the key growth drivers of the regions. If its growth consistency continues, the market is estimated to witness a good CAGR during the review period.

Key Industrial Segments

By Type

• Plates


• Bowls


• Cutlery


• Cups & Glasses


• Others

By Distribution Channel

• Store-Based


• Supermarkets & Hypermarkets


• Convenience Stores


• Others


• Non-Store-Based