According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Compostable Foodservice Packaging market size was valued at US$ 1481 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 3922 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 15.0% during review period.
Compostable Foodservice Packaging refers to single-use or limited-use packaging items used in food preparation, serving, and takeaway that are designed to break down through biological processes in composting conditions and leave no persistent plastic residue when handled in an appropriate composting system. It typically includes formats such as cups, lids, bowls, trays, clamshells, plates, cutlery kits, wraps, and portion containers made from compostable biopolymers or fiber-based substrates with compostable coatings. The goal is to provide the functional performance needed for hot and cold foods while enabling an end-of-life route that can be managed through organics collection rather than landfill or contaminated recycling streams. The bulk price of compostable foodservice packaging ranges from $5,000 to $9,000 per ton, and the industry’s overall gross margin is typically between 20% and 40%.
Upstream, the supply chain begins with compostable resin production and fiber sourcing, including PLA and other compostable polymer systems as well as paper, bagasse, bamboo, and molded fiber feedstocks, plus compostable coatings, inks, and adhesives that provide barrier, printability, and sealing performance. Midstream converters and manufacturers then produce films, sheets, and formed items through processes such as extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding, paper converting, and pulp molding, followed by printing, finishing, and certification management to ensure the full construction meets compostability requirements. Downstream, products flow through foodservice distributors, packaging wholesalers, and direct supply agreements with restaurant chains, caterers, institutions, and event operators, with successful deployment depending on buyer validation of heat and grease performance, compatibility with existing dispensers and equipment, and access to waste collection partners and composting facilities that accept the chosen packaging formats.
Compostable foodservice packaging is moving from a niche sustainability add-on toward a practical operational choice in environments where food residue makes recycling unreliable and where organizers can control the waste pathway. Demand is strongest in quick service restaurants, institutional dining, and event venues that want simpler front-of-house sorting and lower contamination risk, but adoption remains uneven because compostable packaging only delivers its full value when collection, hauling, and composting capacity are aligned. The competitive set is also tightening as fiber-based packaging improves and recyclable alternatives gain traction, so suppliers increasingly differentiate through consistent heat tolerance, leak and grease resistance, reliable sealing, and clear certification-backed messaging that reduces greenwashing exposure. Over the next few years, market winners are likely to be those that pair product performance with program execution, including bin signage, staff training, and partnerships with waste operators that can actually process compostable items.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Compostable Foodservice Packaging market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Compostable Foodservice Packaging market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Compostable Foodservice Packaging market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Compostable Foodservice Packaging market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Compostable Foodservice Packaging market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Compostable Foodservice Packaging
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Compostable Foodservice Packaging market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF, Amcor, Novamont, NatureWorks, Avery Dennison, RKW Group, Taghleef Industries, TC Transcontinental, Walki Plasbel, Sealed Air, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Compostable Foodservice Packaging market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Bio-based
Petrochemical-based
Market segment by Structure
Monolayer
Multilayer
Market segment by Product Form
Cutlery & Utensils
Containers
Drinkware
Others
Market segment by Application
Restaurants
Coffee and Beverage Outlets
Others
Major players covered
BASF
Amcor
Novamont
NatureWorks
Avery Dennison
RKW Group
Taghleef Industries
TC Transcontinental
Walki Plasbel
Sealed Air
SML Group
Elevate Packaging
TIPA Compostable Packaging
Biome Bioplastics
BI-AX International
BioBag
Cortec Packaging
Futamura
Plascon Group
BioLogiQ
Emsur
WestRock
Vegware
beyondGREEN biotech
AMS Compostable
Tetra Pak
Pactiv Evergreen
BioPak
Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives
Plan It Green Printing
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Compostable Foodservice Packaging product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Compostable Foodservice Packaging, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Compostable Foodservice Packaging from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Compostable Foodservice Packaging competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Compostable Foodservice Packaging breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Compostable Foodservice Packaging market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Compostable Foodservice Packaging.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Compostable Foodservice Packaging sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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