Bagasse tableware products are a type of disposable tableware made from the residual fibers of sugarcane after juice extraction. These products include plates, bowls, cups, trays, and other utensils that are eco-friendly, compostable, and biodegradable.
The driving factors for the bagasse tableware products market include the increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products due to growing environmental concerns. Bagasse tableware products are an alternative to traditional plastic and styrofoam disposable products, which have a significant impact on the environment due to their non-biodegradable nature. Bagasse tableware products are also cost-effective and offer high durability and strength, making them ideal for use in various settings such as catering, restaurants, and households.
Furthermore, increasing consumer awareness and government regulations against the use of plastic products have led to a surge in demand for eco-friendly alternatives. This has created a significant opportunity for bagasse tableware products, as they offer a sustainable alternative to traditional disposable products.
Bagasse tableware products market is broadly segmented into product type, lamination, application, sales channel, and end use. The station product type segment is further categorized into Plates (Less than 10 inches, 10 inches to 14 inches, and More than 14 inches), Containers & Bowls (Less than 12 ounces, 12 ounces to 16 ounces, and More than 16 ounces), Cups & Glasses (Less than 6 ounces, 6 ounces to 12 ounces, and More than 12 ounces), Trays & Clamshell, Cutlery (Spoons, etc.). The lamination segment is further sub-divided into laminated and non-laminated. The application segment is further categorized into food (fruits & vegetables, processed food, ready-to-eat meals, bakery & confectionery, cereals, dairy, and other food products), and beverages. The sales channel segment is further sub-segmented into manufacturers, retail, distributors, and online The end use segment is further categorized into commercial use (full service restaurants, venues & catering, hotels & cafes, quick service restaurants, bakery & patisserie, mobile food vendors), institutional use (school & colleges, offices, hospitals, airports & railways), and household use.
Some of the key players operating in the market include Detpak (Detmold Group), Natural Tableware, Ecoriti, GreenGood USA, Pactiv Evergreen Inc., Pappco Greenware, Karat (by Lollicup), Vegware Ltd., Duni Group AB, Bio Futura B.V., Eco-Products Inc., and others. Renowned market players are constantly focusing on business expansion activities through collaboration and partnership across the entire value chain. For instance, in May 2021, Detpak a part of Detmold Group and one of the leading manufacturers of paper and board packaging signed a partnership agreement with Eco-Products which is in the business of compostable food service products. This partnership will help Detpak to expand its presence for sustainable packaging in New Zealand and Australia.
Overall, the bagasse tableware products market is expected to continue growing as more consumers and businesses shift towards environmentally friendly and sustainable options.