The global paper cups market size was valued at USD 9.90 billion in 2022. The market is projected to grow from USD 10.43 billion in 2023 to USD 12.94 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period.

Cafes and restaurants rely on disposable paper cups to serve a variety of beverages quickly, often opting for custom-printed options to promote their brand and enhance sales. The increasing demand for disposable food service products in restaurant settings is a driving force behind the growth of the paper cup market. Fortune Business Insights presents this information in their report titled “Paper Cups Market, 2023–2030.”

Infromation Source:

https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/paper-cups-market-105010 

Segments

Demand for Economical Cold Beverage Ware Drove Market Growth

By type, the market is split into hot paper cups and cold paper cups. The cold segment claimed the paper cups market leadership in 2022, primarily due to its lightweight and cost-effective nature, aligning with the preferences of restaurant and hospitality clients who seek economical options for cold beverage ware.

Single-Wall Paper Cups To Gain Popularity Due to Environmental Concerns and Cost Efficiency

By wall types, the market is bifurcated into single wallpaper cups and double wallpaper cups. Single-wall paper cups are preferred due to their lower energy and paper material consumption compared to double and multiple-wall cups, with manufacturers increasingly focusing on producing single-layer products to drive segment growth.

QSR’s Growth Driven by High Demand for Disposable Beverage Ware

By end-user, the market is segmented into households, QSR, and others. The quick-service restaurants (QSR) segment benefits from the widespread use of disposable cups in dine-in and takeaway food service, amplified by the increasing demand for printed food service disposables in fast food and QSR settings, driving segment growth.

From the regional ground, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa.

Highlights of the Report

The comprehensive market research report offers a thorough analysis of the market, with a particular focus on critical aspects such as the competitive landscape, distribution channels, and prominent product categories. Moreover, it delivers valuable insights into market trends and notable developments within the industry. In addition to the factors mentioned above, the report covers a multitude of variables that have contributed to the recent growth of the market.

Competitive Landscape

Industry Leaders Focus on Sustainable Growth Through Paper Cup Recycling Initiatives

Major industry players are prioritizing expanding paper recycling capabilities to create sustainable paper cups and reduce production expenses, enhancing their business operations. Additionally, collaborations between leading companies are becoming increasingly common, aimed at implementing joint initiatives for recycling paper cups and promoting sustainable growth in the market.

COVID-19 Impact

Supply Chain Disruptions Dented Market Growth

The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on restaurant closures and supply chain disruptions significantly affected the global consumption of paper-based tableware. However, as quick-service restaurants reopened following the lockdown restrictions, the demand for disposable food service products saw support, and the pandemic also boosted the usage of insulated disposable cups in healthcare establishments, contributing to market growth.

Key Industry Developments:

• December 2022: Stora Enso Oyj and Huhtamäki Oyj jointly implemented ‘The Cup Collective’ program to recycle approximately half a billion paper cups in Europe, which involved the installation of paper cup collection bins at various public venues, including restaurants and transit bars across Belgium.