North America Food Service Disposable Market: Fiber-Based Segment Is Projected To Exhibit The Fastest CAGR Of 5.7%

 North America Food Service Disposable Industry Overview

The North America food service disposable market size is expected to reach USD 31.36 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2020 to 2028. The strong penetration of quick service restaurants (QSRs), coupled with the rising popularity of online food delivery services, is primarily driving the North American market.

The convenience of ordering food from restaurants with a single tap on mobile phones has been primarily contributing to the growth of online food delivery services across North American countries. Besides, hefty discounts offered by the delivery platforms, along with multiple payment options, have also been a pivotal factor in the expansion of online delivery services and ultimately boosting demand for food service disposables.

The increasing popularity of food trucks, which use disposables for serving food in the U.S., is additionally fuelling the market growth. Food trucks are gaining significant traction for the past several years in the U.S. on account of a variety of cuisines offered by them at relatively lower prices as compared to restaurants. Food trucks are large-sized vehicles, which are equipped to prepare and sell food. Food trucks gained considerable attention during the 2008 recession in the U.S. as these were selling food at cheaper rates.

The increasing penetration of sustainable products and packaging, along with the rising awareness regarding environment protection, is driving the market. The government in the region is continuously encouraging businesses to increase the penetration of green packaging and imposing strict restrictions on the use of plastic in disposables. This is another factor projected to support the growth of the market over the forecast period.

Key players in the market are focusing on achieving optimal operational costs, enhancing product quality, maximizing production output, and acquisition of small players in order to sustain themselves in the competitive market. Moreover, high investments in R&D for innovating sustainable packaging products including investments in digital printing are a factor considered by the players to compete in the market space.

North America Food Service Disposable Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the North America food service disposable market on the basis of material, packaging type, application, distribution channel, and country:

Based on the Material, the market is segmented into Plastic, Paper & Paperboard, Metal, Fiber-based, and Others.

• The plastic segment led the market and accounted for a revenue share of more than 50.0% in 2020. Plasticshave been the most preferred choice of material in the food packaging Their characteristics such as low cost, ease of use, lightness, temperature resistance, and abundant availability have propelled their usage in the food service disposables market. 
• The growing trend of the usage of recyclable products has propelled the demand for paper and paperboard-based food service disposables across the region. Paper and paperboard are made from the natural fibers of bleached or unbleached cellulose or from materials that are recovered post recycling. Thus, the paper and paperboard segment is anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period.

 

Based on the Packaging Type, the market is segmented into Platers, Cups & Lids, Trays & Containers, Bowls, Bags, Boxes & Cartons, Cutlery, and Others.

• The trays and containers segment accounted for the largest revenue share of more than 25.0% in 2020. The trays and containers are commonly made of plastics, paperboard, and metals, such as aluminum. Disposable trays reduce the risk of cross-contamination, hence are witnessing high demand to prevent the spread of coronavirus in North America. 
• The cups and lids segment is projected to witness significant growth over the forecast period. Cups and lids are offered in various styles, sizes, and colors in various materials such as paper, plastic, and foam. However, consumers in the North American region are consciously accepting and promoting sustainable products such as paper cups due to the availability of various types of cups.

 

Based on the Application, the market is segmented into Food Service, Online, and Institutional.

• In 2020, the food service segment accounted for the largest revenue share of more than 45.0% in the North American market. The segment is projected to maintain its lead over the forecast period. The dynamics of the food service segments are changing at a high pace, which is expected to impact the food service disposables market favorably owing to the increasing demand for takeaways and online delivery. 
• The popularity of online food delivery is continuing to grow and in recent years, it has witnessed exponential growth owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has positively impacted the online food delivery sector. Convenience is one of the important drivers of the increasing popularity of online food delivery. Food service providers are focusing on maximizing consumer experience, wherein food packaging plays the most important role.

 

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The companies are continuously involved in the R&D activities for sustainable packaging solutions owing to the rising concerns associated with the exponential increase in the use of disposables across the food industry. The emergence of coronavirus has boosted the demand for disposables particularly to prevent the spread of coronavirus from the use of reusable packaging solutions. As a result, companies are expanding their reach in the regional market. For instance, in January 2021, a distributor of foodservice disposables and janitorial and sanitation products, BradyIFS has acquired Janitor’s Warehouse, Inc. This strategic acquisition is intended to expand the reach of BradyIFS in the Texas market. Some prominent players in the North America food service disposable market include:

• Graphic Packaging International LLC
• Sonoco Products Company
• Sabert Corp.
• Genpak LLC
• Pactiv LLC
• Interplast Group
• Anchor Packaging Inc.
• Carlisle FoodService Products
• GreenGood USA
• Georgia-Pacific LLC

 

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