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US Foodservice Disposables

Publisher Freedonia Group
Published Jun 24, 2026
Length 305 Pages
SKU # FG21324332

Description

The US market for foodservice disposables totaled over $28 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow 3.4% per year, reaching $33 billion by 2030. This pace reflects a modest increase in average prices coming mostly from a shift in product mix towards higher-value disposables, as well as growth in restaurant traffic and food-away-from-home spending, although gains will be moderated by sustainability initiatives and cost-control efforts that reduce unnecessary disposable use.

This report covers the US foodservice disposables market by product and region. Demand is presented in units and US dollars.

Sales by product are presented for:
Cold Beverage Cups
Hot Beverage Cups
Cup Lids
Cup Sleeves
Boxes & Cartons
Beverage Pouches
Bag-in-Box Formats
Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes
Folding Cartons
Clamshell Containers
Two-Piece Containers
Food Cups & Lids
Scoop Cups
Tubs, Buckets, & Pails
Portion & Condiment Cups
Wrap & Liners
Packaging Bags
Aluminum Foil Catering Pans
Packaging Trays & Boats
Dinnerware (Plates & Bowls)
Napkins
Cutlery & Chopsticks
Straws & Stirrers
Trays & Beverage Carriers
Moist Towelettes

Sales by material are presented for:
Rigid Plastic
Foam
Flexible Plastic
Paper
Paperboard
Aluminum
Molded Fiber
Other materials, including wood, bamboo, & nonwovens

Sales by market are presented for:
Quick Service & Fast Casual Restaurants
Coffee & Snack Shops
Full-Service Restaurants
Retail Foodservice (Grocery & Convenience Stores)
Non-Commercial Foodservice, including Lodging, Sports & Recreation Venues, and Education & Institutional

Scope of the Report:
This report analyzes the scope, size, and growth of the US foodservice disposables industry, including key trends in products, materials, and markets. Historical data are provided for 2015, 2019, and 2025 for demand, with forecasts for 2030 and 2035. Data are provided in US dollars and units. Also included is an analysis of key industry players and their US market share.

Table of Contents

305 Pages
    • US Foodservice Disposables Market Trends
    • Economic Forecast
    • Short-Term Foodservice Disposables Trends
    • Study Scope
    • Historical Market Size & Growth Factors
    • Disposable Products Overview
    • Markets Overview
    • Pricing Patterns & Recent Inflation
    • Foodservice Industry Trends
    • Regulations
    • Sustainability Initiatives
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Materials Selection Criteria & Product Comparison
    • Demand by Material
    • Paper & Paperboard
    • Plastic
    • Molded Fiber (Molded Pulp)
    • Aluminum
    • Other Materials (Wood, Bamboo, Nonwovens, Cellophane)
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Product Trends
    • Materials Trends
    • Market Share & Key Suppliers
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Product Trends
    • Applications
    • Materials Trends
    • Market Share & Key Suppliers
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Materials Trends
    • Market Share & Key Suppliers
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Product Trends
    • Materials Trends
    • Market Share & Key Suppliers
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Product Trends
    • Materials Trends
    • Market Share & Key Suppliers
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Product Trends
    • Materials Trends
    • Market Share & Key Suppliers
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Product Trends
    • Other Serviceware
    • Materials Trends
    • Market Share & Key Suppliers
    • Market Scope
    • Market Overview
    • Limited Service Restaurants
    • Full-Service Restaurants, Cafeterias, &Bars
    • Market Scope
    • Market Overview
    • Retail Market (Grocery Stores, Convenience Stores)
    • Non-Commercial Markets (Lodging, Sports & Entertainment, Education, Institutional)
    • Key Findings & Industry Composition
    • Market Share
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Report Details
    • Definitions
    • Abbreviations
    • Freedonia Methodology
    • Study-Specific Methodology
    • Data Changes from Previous Version
    • Sources
    • Associations & Agencies
    • Related Studies & Reports
    • Macroeconomic Assumptions

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