Europe Foodservice Disposables Market, By Product (Containers, Boxes & Cartons, Disposables Cups, Buckets, Lids & Domes, Wraps And Sheets, Bags, Trays, Bowls, Carriers, Straws & Stirrers, Cutlery, Mugs, Tubs, Napkins, Doilies, Platters, Pans, Plates, Picks And Sticks, Moist Towelettes, Wipes, Carriers, Straws & Stirrers, Cutlery, Mugs, Tubs, Napkins, Doilies, Platters, Pans, Plates, Picks And Sticks, Moist Towelettes, Wipes And Others), Raw Material (Paper & Paper Boards, Plastics, Fiber, Aluminum And Others), Distribution Channel (B2B, E-Commerce, Specialty Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores And Others), Application (Carbonated Soft Drinks & Energy Drink, Ready To Drink Ice Tea, Alcoholic Drinks & Beer, Dairy Products & Ice Cream, Bakery & Confectionery, Fruits & Vegetables, Convenience Foods, Meat, Fish, & Poultry, Sauces, Dressings & Condiments, Savory Snacks, Nuts & Dried Fruits, Coffee Packaging), End-Users (Restaurant, Hotels And Motels, Tea, Coffee & Snack Shops, Retail And Vending Machines, Sports & Recreation, Buffets & Cafeterias, Food Delivery Outlets and Others) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.
Europe Foodservice Disposables Market Analysis and Size
The Europe foodservice disposables market is expected to grow significantly in the forecast period. Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the market is growing with a CAGR of 12.04% in the forecast period of 2024 to 2031 and is expected to reach USD 50.48 billion by 2031 from USD 21.51 billion in 2023. Rising demand for food delivery service, growth in travel and tourism industry, strong adoption of on-the-go meals as convenient foods are some of the driving factors expected to propel the market growth.
The Europe foodservice disposables market report provides details of market share, new developments, and the impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, product approvals, strategic decisions, product launches, geographic expansions, and technological innovations in the market. To understand the analysis and the market scenario, contact us for an analyst brief. Our team will help you create a revenue-impact solution to achieve your desired goal.
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Report Metric
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Details
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Forecast Period
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2024 to 2031
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Base Year
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2023
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Historic Years
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2022 (Customizable to 2016 - 2021)
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Quantitative Units
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Revenue in USD Billion
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Segments Covered
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By Product (Containers, Boxes & Cartons, Disposables Cups, Buckets, Lids & Domes, Wraps And Sheets, Bags, Trays, Bowls, Carriers, Straws & Stirrers, Cutlery, Mugs, Tubs, Napkins, Doilies, Platters, Pans, Plates, Picks And Sticks, Moist Towelettes, Wipes, Carriers, Straws & Stirrers, Cutlery, Mugs, Tubs, Napkins, Doilies, Platters, Pans, Plates, Picks And Sticks, Moist Towelettes, Wipes And Others), Raw Material (Paper & Paper Boards, Plastics, Fiber, Aluminum And Others), Distribution Channel (B2B, E-Commerce, Specialty Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores And Others), Application (Carbonated Soft Drinks & Energy Drink, Ready To Drink Ice Tea, Alcoholic Drinks & Beer, Dairy Products & Ice Cream, Bakery & Confectionery, Fruits & Vegetables, Convenience Foods, Meat, Fish, & Poultry, Sauces, Dressings & Condiments, Savory Snacks, Nuts & Dried Fruits, Coffee Packaging), End-Users (Restaurant, Hotels And Motels, Tea, Coffee & Snack Shops, Retail And Vending Machines, Sports & Recreation, Buffets & Cafeterias, Food Delivery Outlets and Others)
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Countries Covered
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Germany, France, Italy, U.K., Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, and Rest of Europe
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Market Players Covered
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Graphic Packaging International, L.L.C., Sonoco Products Company, Sealed Air, WestRock Company, Berry Global Inc, Huhtamaki, Cascades inc., Amcor plc, Airlite Plastics, Twin Rivers Paper Company, Seda Group, Inc., Fabri-Kal, Dart Container Corporation, Anchor Packaging Inc, Placon, Novolex, Hoffmaster Group, Inc, D&W Fine Pack, Menasha Packaging Company, L.L.C., and Inteplast Group, among others
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Market Definition
The term 'foodservice disposables' in particular refers to a broad range of products that are meant to be used only once and are made especially for the foodservice industry. These products usually have components, such as paper, plastic or foam, that are normally used for the distribution and disposal of food and drinks in the restaurants, cafes, catering services or institutional cafeterias. For instance food service disposables include disposable plates, cups, bowls, utensils, napkins, straws, food containers, and trays. The market for foodservice disposables involves manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of these products in addition to entities in the hospitality industry which use them in the course of their business operations. The market is subject to the dictates of customers’ demand for convenience, hygiene standards, environmental concerns, regulations relating to food safety and waste management, as well as food service trends.
Europe Foodservice Disposables Market Dynamics
This section deals with understanding the market drivers, opportunities, challenges, and restrains. All of this is discussed in detail below:
Drivers
- Rising Demand for Food Delivery Service Through Utilizing Various Online Platforms
Food delivery services through various online and offline platforms emerged as one of the fast-growing services in the e-commerce space. The presence of different online apps and tools bestowed a new platform for food industry. Availability of cash on deliver option as well as multitude of payment options like net banking, digital wallets all have increased the consumer attraction. The European food disposable market is experiencing significant growth, propelled by the burgeoning demand for food delivery services facilitated by various online platforms. This trend is being driven by several factors such as convenience culture, changing lifestyle, wide selection of cuisines and others.
Food disposable market in Europe is witnessing a tremendous growth backed by the increased consumption of elimination of food services using of multiple platforms online. This volume increase is due to the coalescence of the factors shaping shopping behaviors and consumer choices across all of Africa. At first sight there is the dominance of convenience culture that pushed the busy urbanites to pursue accessibility and expediency on their everyday life. With the onset of online food delivery platforms people can today savor quality restaurant food in their seclusion by a few touch screen access on their mobile devices or computer clicks. This comfort factor has now been so much elevated to the point where rush, urgent life and whole day work schedules have left many Europeans with less time on meal preparations. Subsequently, they start considering home delivery services as an easy means to appease their hunger pangs without the mess of cooking and cleaning up after.
- Growth in Travel and Tourism Industry
The expansion of the Europe travel and tourism sector acts as the key push factor driving the growth of the food service disposable market as it reflects on the linked nature of the hospitality and dining industries. As Europe comes as the most favored destination for Billions of tourists across the world, the influx of tourists leads to a growth demand for dining options which varies from small street food vendors to the upmarket restaurants. Amongst this buzzing environment, disposable food packaging makes an asset to the gap of satisfying the wanderers' demanding and exquisite tastes. Restaurants, cafes, and almost all food business that deal with customers on the go design their operations in a way that can handle the use of disposable packaging and would still offer quick service and convenience to customers. During the hours when crowds of tourists throng spots such as Rome, Paris and Barcelona, where time is of the essence and foot traffic is abundant, food service becomes most efficient when disposable trays, utensils and packages are used, and these containers can be disposed without compromising on hygiene or quality of food.
Opportunities
- Rising Importance of Functionality Associated with Sustainable Materials
The increasing relevance of functionality or sustainability connected with the disposable materials opens a considerable opportunity for the food service disposables market in Europe. The consumer as well as the businesses are shifting to a more environmental awareness when making buying choices, thus sustainability is becoming more crucial. This substitution of one time use non bio-degredable product with the practical and environmentally friendly products accelerate the development and possibilities in the market.
The main advantage is the production of eco-friendly materials that surpass an inferior functionality of the standard one-way versions. In this case, there is a growing need for the packaging materials that are not only biodegradable and compostable but also offer the obvious qualities like durability, leak-proof containers and microwave safety. Green industries are also looking for solutions to this problem and are investing more and more in research and development with the aim of creating ecological alternatives for plastic and styrofoam that meet these functional demands while reducing environmental impact. Furthermore, implementing biodegradable sensors, RFID tags, or QR codes into smart packaging solutions offers a chance to improve the traceability and functionality of sustainable food service disposables. These technologies improve efficiency and cut waste in the supply chain by enabling better inventory management, quality control, and real-time monitoring of food safety parameters.
- Innovation in Product Offerings
Innovation in product offerings shall be the most huge opportunity the Europe disposable service products market has to offer. This orientation towards innovation is important for diversification as it offers chances for businesses to broaden their products range and selecting for different consumers’ tastes and needs. Worthy of note is the growing preference for sustainable products with the manufacturing of biodegradable disposable consumer goods. These changes, such as, compostable packaging and reusable options, capture the increased consumer awareness with regards to the environment conservation. On the other hand, innovation in the products is not only in sustainability, but also covers the functionality, customization and cost-efficiency.
Through use of innovative designs and materials businesses will be better at the design of disposable products offering consumers the convenience and reliability they require. Alongside that, customization introduces brands the possibility of more accurate matching of peoples’ specific needs and branding preferences which in turn strengthen ties between consumers and brands. What is more, technological innovation increases cost efficiency by introducing more effective manufacturing methods and newly developed materials that can lower the expenses associated to introducing new products, especially for businesses and end-users. Due to this fact, product innovation not only addresses the marketplace changes in demand but also serves as the main driver of market development and diversity. Through persistently raising the bar of product innovations, Europe food service disposable market can maintain the position of leader in the field of sustainability, functionality, and customer's satisfaction, resulting in continued growth and prosperity in the evolving food service industry ecosystem.
Restraint
- Stringent Government Regulations Aimed at Prohibiting Usage of Single Use Plastic Products
Stable government regulations regulating the usage of single-use disposable plastic products in the Europe food service market constitute a primary challenge for the development of the market. Plastic waste issues grow worldwide and become a number one priority for sustainable production. European governments realize this and start to adopt stricter regulations to reduce plastic waste and to promote the production of eco-friendly alternatives. Most of the time, they are the rules and regulations which govern forms of plastics such as the cutlery, the straws, and the containers. For enterprises that provide consumers food service disposable, complying with these regulations necessitates investment into other options for packages and materials that may become very costly or limited supply. Not only could this switch to single-use plastics alternatives interfere with existing production, but it would also necessitate changes in the existing production processes and supply chains, which can turn into operational challenges and increased costs for the businesses. On one hand, regulations are of great significance in order to achieve sustainability in Europe food disposable service markets, but on the other hand, they present a heavy burden for companies, making it difficult for them to adapt their strategies and as a result being at risk of losing in profitability.
Challenges
- Limited Infrastructure for Recycling and Composting
The European food service disposables is constantly living up to the challenge posed by the poor facilities for recycling and composting. Even though greater consciousness and the increasing number of consumers who ask for eco-friendly options in disposable food service items have been witnessed, the low number of facilities for recycling and composting is still a problem that leads to incorrect disposal and to improper management of disposable food service items. A lack of these coloring inks also restricts further eco-friendly packaging introduction which also contributes to increasing waste generation and environmental pollution. Companies playing in this market field have to go through large difficulties in introducing responsible methods, as well as they have to meet consumers’ demand for environmentally friendly goods. Besides this, a vital factor that halts recycling and composting recyclable items in the landfills where they cook up a mountain of non-biodegradable waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Another reason is also that the lack of clearly marked recycling and composting facilities denies the feasibility of recyclable and compostable materials, since there is no assurance of appropriate segregation and processing. In this regard, it is important to put in place dedicated funds to support recycling and composting, increase the number of facilities, and enforce stringent disposal systems. This necessitates the cooperation of government agencies, businesses, waste management companies, and more with the community members in that through establishing proper recycling and composting programs, offering education about proper waste disposal techniques, and promoting sustainable alternatives to traditional packaging products. Creating the infrastructure for recycling and composting will unshackle the chance of growth, innovation, and environment-friendly practice among Europe's food service service market that form the modal for circular economy and reduced environmental burden.
- Gaining Popularity of Re-Usable Products
The increased usage of reusable products becomes a significant restriction concerning the growth of foodservice disposables market in Europe. The development of environmental consciousness among the consumer market and the widening acceptance of the eco-friendly approach to the use of disposable food service gears are some of the factors prompting a specific preference for durable substitutes for disposable food service items in the marketplace. Products like criosters and silicone wraps are reusable and contribute to zero waste by reducing the ecological footprint. The trend of reusability has a straight impact on the business of single-use disposable food service materials, since customers inclined to environmentally sustainable products choose longer-lasting, reusable products over disposable ones. Moreover, sustainable programs implemented for the use of reusable commodities, like bans on plastic bag and incentives for reusable coffee cups, also reduce the demand for disposable eating tools in the whole Europe. In the food service disposable market, companies face a long-term challenge due to the changing attitudes of consumers and the growing popularity of the reusable items which may result in the compete and act to their market share and profitability.
Recent Developments
- In October 2019, Graphic Packaging International launched KeelClip, a paperboard packaging solution for cans which provides various advantages and disadvantages for packaging solutions. It will help the company to meet the increasing demand of packaging solutions in the market.
- In January 2020, Sonoco acquired Thermoform Engineered Quality, LLC, and Plastique Holdings, LTD so that the company can expand its business in the healthcare sector by providing packaging solutions to the industry
Europe Foodservice Disposables Market Scope
The foodservice disposables market is categorized based on product type, raw material, distribution channel, application and end user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze major growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to make strategic decisions to identify core market applications.
Product Type
- Containers
- Boxes & Cartons
- Disposables Cups
- Buckets
- Lids & Domes
- Wraps And Sheets
- Bags
- Trays
- Bowls
- Carriers
- Straws & Stirrers
- Cutlery
- Mugs
- Tubs
- Napkins
- Doilies
- Platters
- Pans
- Plates
- Picks And Sticks
- Moist Towelettes
- Wipes
- Others
On the basis of product type, the Europe foodservice disposables market is segmented into containers, boxes & cartons, disposables cups, buckets, lids & domes, wraps and sheets, bags, trays, bowls, carriers, straws & stirrers, cutlery, mugs, tubs, napkins, doilies, platters, pans, plates, picks and sticks, moist towelettes, wipes and others.
Raw Material
- Paper & Paper Boards
- Plastics
- Fiber
- Aluminum
- Others
On the basis of raw material, the Europe foodservice disposables market is segmented into paper & paper boards, plastics, fiber, aluminum and others.
Distribution Channel
- B2b
- E-Commerce
- Specialty Stores
- Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
- Convenience Stores
- Others
On the basis of Distribution channel, the Europe foodservice disposables market is segmented into B2B, E-commerce, specialty stores, supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores and others.
Application
- Carbonated Soft Drinks & Energy Drink
- Ready To Drink Ice Tea
- Alcoholic Drinks & Beer
- Dairy Products & Ice Cream
- Bakery & Confectionery
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Convenience Foods
- Meat, Fish, & Poultry
- Sauces
- Dressings & Condiments
- Savory Snacks
- Nuts & Dried Fruits
- Coffee Packaging
On the basis of application, the Europe foodservice disposables market is segmented into carbonated soft drinks & energy drink, ready to drink ice tea, alcoholic drinks & beer, dairy products & ice cream, bakery & confectionery, fruits & vegetables, convenience foods, meat, fish, & poultry, sauces, dressings & condiments, savory snacks, nuts & dried fruits, and coffee packaging.
End User
- Restaurant
- Hotels And Motels
- Tea
- Coffee & Snack Shops
- Retail And Vending Machines
- Sports & Recreation
- Buffets & Cafeterias
- Food Delivery Outlets
- Others
On the basis of end user, the Europe foodservice disposables market is segmented into restaurant, hotels and motels, tea, coffee & snack shops, retail and vending machines, sports & recreation, buffets & cafeterias, food delivery outlets and others.
Foodservice Disposables Market Regional Analysis/Insights
The foodservice disposables market is categorized based on product type, raw material, distribution channel, application and end user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze major growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to make strategic decisions to identify core market applications.
The countries covered in Europe foodservice disposables market report are into Germany, France, Italy, U.K., Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and rest of Europe.
Germany in Europe is expected to dominate the market and also fastest growing country in the region with rising demand for skincare products.
The country section of the report also provides individual market-impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data point downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends porter's five forces analysis, and case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of Europe brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Competitive Landscape and Europe Foodservice Disposables Market Share Analysis
Europe foodservice disposables market competitive landscape provides details by competitors. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, production sites and facilities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product trials pipelines, product approvals, patents, product width and breadth, application dominance, technology lifeline curve. The above data points provided are only related to the companies’ focus related to the market.
Some of the major players operating in the Europe foodservice disposables market are Graphic Packaging International, L.L.C., Sonoco Products Company, Sealed Air, WestRock Company , Berry Global Inc, Huhtamaki, Cascades inc., Amcor plc, Airlite Plastics, Twin Rivers Paper Company, Seda Group, Inc., Fabri-Kal, Dart Container Corporation, Anchor Packaging Inc, Placon, Novolex,, Hoffmaster Group, Inc, D&W Fine Pack, Menasha Packaging Company, L.L.C., and Inteplast Group, among others.
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