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Europe Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market

Market Study on Europe Foodservice Disposables Distribution Systems: Driven by the Rising Number of On-the-Go Consumers and the Rapid Growth of Quick Service Restaurants Over the Forecast Period 2016–2022

ID: PMRREP10753
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January 2016

257 Pages

Author : Amol Patil

Food and Beverages

Market Overview

The Europe (U.K., Spain, France & Switzerland) biodegradable foodservice disposables market is experiencing a healthy growth, attributed to the increasing initiatives by the foodservice providers towards reducing waste. In addition, the rise in support and promotional activities by various associations for boosting the consumption of eco-friendly products is further expected to drive the market growth in the near future.

For a better understanding and analysis of the industry, the market has been segmented on the basis of product type, raw material, end-use, distribution channel, and country.

Market Estimates

The Europe biodegradable foodservice disposables market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2016 to 2022, to reach a market value of US$ 1,429.9 Mn by 2022. The market was valued at US$ 941.0 Mn in 2014. In terms of volume, the Europe biodegradable foodservice disposables market stood at 5,550 million units in 2014 and is projected to increase at a CAGR of 2.8% from 2016 to 2022.

The U.K. and Spain are projected to be the fastest-growing markets over the forecast period in terms of volume consumption. The growth of the U.K. market is mainly attributed to shifting consumer preference towards eco-friendly products. Moreover, increasing government regulations to control landfill and rising prices of fossil fuel are factors further expected to drive the market demand in the country.

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Key Market Participants

Key players in the Europe biodegradable food service disposables market that are covered in the report include Biopac (U.K.) Ltd, Huhtamaki Group, Bionatic GmbH & Co. KG, I.L.P.A. S.p.A. Group, The Jim Pattison Group, GreenGood USA, Gold Plast S.p.A, Vegware, Eco Guardian, and Bunzl plc.

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Companies Covered in Europe Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market

Key players in the Europe biodegradable foodservice disposables market that are covered in the report include:

  • Biopac (U.K.) Ltd.
  • Huhtamaki Group.
  • Bionatic GmbH & Co. KG.
  • I.L.P.A. S.p.A. Group.
  • The Jim Pattison Group.
  • GreenGood USA.
  • Gold Plast S.p.A.
  • Vegware, Eco Guardian.
  • Bunzl plc.
  • Other.
How is the Europe Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market Segmented?

Among the product types, in terms of value, the cups & bowls segment accounted for the largest market share of 33.7% in 2014 and is projected to maintain its dominance through 2022. In value terms, the cutleries segment is expected to show robust growth in the biodegradable food service disposable market over the forecast period. The trays & container segment is also projected to showcase favorable growth over the forecast period.

On the basis of raw material, pulp & paper segment has been estimated to account for the largest value share in 2015 and is expected to remain dominant over the forecast period. The segment was valued at US$ 845.8 Mn in 2014. The growth of the segment is primarily driven by the wide availability of raw material at a low price. In addition, Bio plastic segment is expected to account for highest growth over the forecast period. 

By end use, the restaurants segment accounted for the largest value share of 32.8% of the biodegradable foodservice disposables market in 2014. The segment is expected to maintain its dominance through 2022. Moreover, in terms of volume consumption, the segment is expected to expand at the highest CAGR of 3.8% over the forecast period. The foodservice providers/caterers segment is expected to showcase a favorable growth in terms of volume consumption over the forecast period.   

Among the various distribution channels, in terms of volume, the cash & carry segment accounted for the largest market share in 2014. In terms of value, the online segment is expected to expand at the highest CAGR over the forecast period. In addition, the distributors segment is expected showcase favorable growth over the forecast period.

Among the various countries, the U.K. market dominated the global market, accounting for 45.8% value share in 2014. The market in the country is expected to create favorable growth opportunities for the biodegradable foodservice disposables market over the forecast period. The France market is expected to witness substantial growth in terms of volume consumption during the forecast period.

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Table of Content

1. Europe Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market Executive Summary

2. Assumptions & Acronyms Used

3. Research Methodology

4. Europe Biodegradable Foodservice Market Overview

    4.1. Introduction

        4.1.1. Europe Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market Definition

        4.1.2. Europe Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market Taxonomy

    4.2. Market Dynamics

        4.2.1. Drivers

        4.2.2. Opportunities

        4.2.3. Restraints

    4.3. Europe Biodegradable Foodservice Market Forecast 2016-2022

        4.3.1. Market Volume Forecast

        4.3.2. Market Size (Value) Forecast

            4.3.2.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

    4.4. Market Trends

5. Europe Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By Type

    5.1. BPS Analysis By Type

    5.2. Market Forecast By Type

        5.2.1. Plate

            5.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            5.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

        5.2.2. Trays & Containers

            5.2.2.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            5.2.2.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

        5.2.3. Cutleries

            5.2.3.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            5.2.3.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

        5.2.4. Cups & Bowls

            5.2.4.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            5.2.4.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

        5.2.5. Clamshells

            5.2.5.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            5.2.5.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

    5.3. Market Attractiveness analysis By Type

6. Europe Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By Raw Material

    6.1. BPS Analysis By Raw Material

    6.2. Market Forecast By Raw Material

        6.2.1. Bio Plastic

            6.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            6.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

                6.2.1.2.1. Market Value & Volume Forecast By Sub-segment

                    6.2.1.2.1.1. PLA Based

                    6.2.1.2.1.2. Starch Based

        6.2.2. Pulp & Paper

            6.2.2.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            6.2.2.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

        6.2.3. Woods & Leaves

            6.2.3.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            6.2.3.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

    6.3. Market Attractiveness analysis By Raw Material

7. Europe Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By End Use

    7.1. BPS Analysis By End Use

    7.2. Market Forecast By End Use

        7.2.1. Hotels & Other Accommodation Facilities

            7.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            7.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

        7.2.2. Restaurants

            7.2.2.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            7.2.2.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

        7.2.3. Café & Bistro

            7.2.3.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            7.2.3.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

        7.2.4. Bars & Pubs

            7.2.4.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            7.2.4.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

        7.2.5. Clubs

            7.2.5.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            7.2.5.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

        7.2.6. Foodservice Providers/Caterers

            7.2.6.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            7.2.6.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

        7.2.7. Institutions

            7.2.7.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            7.2.7.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

    7.3. Market Attractiveness analysis By End Use

8. Europe Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By Distribution Channel

    8.1. BPS Analysis By Distribution Channel

    8.2. Market Forecast By Distribution Channel

        8.2.1. Wholesaler

            8.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            8.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

        8.2.2. Hypermarket/supermarket

            8.2.2.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            8.2.2.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

        8.2.3. Cash & Carry

            8.2.3.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            8.2.3.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

        8.2.4. Logistic Provider

            8.2.4.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            8.2.4.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

        8.2.5. Distributor

            8.2.5.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            8.2.5.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

        8.2.6. Online

            8.2.6.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

            8.2.6.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

    8.3. Market Attractiveness analysis By Distribution Channel

9. U.K. Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market

    9.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

    9.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

    9.3. U.K. Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By Type

        9.3.1. BPS Analysis By Type

        9.3.2. Market Forecast By Type

            9.3.2.1. Plate

                9.3.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

                9.3.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

            9.3.2.2. Trays & Containers

            9.3.2.3. Cutleries

            9.3.2.4. Cups & Bowls

            9.3.2.5. Clamshells

    9.4. U.K. Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By Raw Material

        9.4.1. BPS Analysis By Raw Material

        9.4.2. Market Forecast By Raw Material

            9.4.2.1. Bio Plastic

                9.4.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

                9.4.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

                    9.4.2.1.2.1. Market Value & Volume Forecast By Sub-segment

                        9.4.2.1.2.1.1. PLA Based

                        9.4.2.1.2.1.2. Starch Based

            9.4.2.2. Pulp & Paper

            9.4.2.3. Woods & Leaves

    9.5. U.K. Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By End Use

        9.5.1. BPS Analysis By End Use

        9.5.2. Market Forecast By End Use

            9.5.2.1. Hotels & Other Accommodation Facilities

                9.5.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

                9.5.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

            9.5.2.2. Restaurants

            9.5.2.3. Café & Bistro

            9.5.2.4. Bars & Pubs

            9.5.2.5. Clubs

            9.5.2.6. Foodservice Providers/Caterers

            9.5.2.7. Institutions

    9.6. U.K. Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By Distribution Channel

        9.6.1. BPS Analysis By Distribution Channel

        9.6.2. Market Forecast By Distribution Channel

            9.6.2.1. Wholesaler

                9.6.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

                9.6.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

            9.6.2.2. Hypermarket/supermarket

            9.6.2.3. Cash & Carry

            9.6.2.4. Logistic Provider

            9.6.2.5. Distributor

            9.6.2.6. Online

        9.6.3. U.K. Foodservice Biodegradable Disposables Market Attractiveness Analysis

            9.6.3.1. By Type

            9.6.3.2. By Raw Material

            9.6.3.3. By End Use

            9.6.3.4. By Distribution Channel

10. Spain Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market

    10.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

    10.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

    10.3. Spain Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By Type

        10.3.1. BPS Analysis By Type

        10.3.2. Market Forecast By Type

            10.3.2.1. Plate

                10.3.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

                10.3.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

            10.3.2.2. Trays & Containers

            10.3.2.3. Cutleries

            10.3.2.4. Cups & Bowls

            10.3.2.5. Clamshells

    10.4. Spain Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By Raw Material

        10.4.1. BPS Analysis By Raw Material

        10.4.2. Market Forecast By Raw Material

            10.4.2.1. Bio Plastic

                10.4.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

                10.4.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

                    10.4.2.1.2.1. Market Value & Volume Forecast By Sub-segment

                        10.4.2.1.2.1.1. PLA Based

                        10.4.2.1.2.1.2. Starch Based

            10.4.2.2. Pulp & Paper

            10.4.2.3. Woods & Leaves

    10.5. Spain Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By End Use

        10.5.1. BPS Analysis By End Use

        10.5.2. Market Forecast By End Use

            10.5.2.1. Hotels & Other Accommodation Facilities

                10.5.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

                10.5.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

            10.5.2.2. Restaurants

            10.5.2.3. Café & Bistro

            10.5.2.4. Bars & Pubs

            10.5.2.5. Clubs

            10.5.2.6. Foodservice Providers/Caterers

            10.5.2.7. Institutions

    10.6. Spain Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By Distribution Channel

        10.6.1. BPS Analysis By Distribution Channel

        10.6.2. Market Forecast By Distribution Channel

            10.6.2.1. Wholesaler

                10.6.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

                10.6.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

            10.6.2.2. Hypermarket/supermarket

            10.6.2.3. Cash & Carry

            10.6.2.4. Logistic Provider

            10.6.2.5. Distributor

            10.6.2.6. Online

        10.6.3. Spain Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market Attractiveness Analysis

            10.6.3.1. By Type

            10.6.3.2. By Raw material

            10.6.3.3. By End Use

            10.6.3.4. By Distribution Channel

11. France Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market

    11.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

    11.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

    11.3. France Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By Type

        11.3.1. BPS Analysis By Type

        11.3.2. Market Forecast By Type

            11.3.2.1. Plate

                11.3.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

                11.3.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

            11.3.2.2. Trays & Containers

            11.3.2.3. Cutleries

            11.3.2.4. Cups & Bowls

            11.3.2.5. Clamshells

    11.4. France Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By Raw Material

        11.4.1. BPS Analysis By Raw Material

        11.4.2. Market Forecast By Raw Material

            11.4.2.1. Bio Plastic

                11.4.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

                11.4.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

                    11.4.2.1.2.1. Market Value & Volume Forecast By Sub-segment

                        11.4.2.1.2.1.1. PLA Based

                        11.4.2.1.2.1.2. Starch Based

            11.4.2.2. Pulp & Paper

            11.4.2.3. Woods & Leaves

    11.5. France Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By End Use

        11.5.1. BPS Analysis By End Use

        11.5.2. Market Forecast By End Use

            11.5.2.1. Hotels & Other Accommodation Facilities

                11.5.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

                11.5.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

            11.5.2.2. Restaurants

            11.5.2.3. Café & Bistro

            11.5.2.4. Bars & Pubs

            11.5.2.5. Clubs

            11.5.2.6. Foodservice Providers/Caterers

            11.5.2.7. Institutions

    11.6. France Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By Distribution Channel

        11.6.1. BPS Analysis By Distribution Channel

        11.6.2. Market Forecast By Distribution Channel

            11.6.2.1. Wholesaler

                11.6.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

                11.6.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

            11.6.2.2. Hypermarket/supermarket

            11.6.2.3. Cash & Carry

            11.6.2.4. Logistic Provider

            11.6.2.5. Distributor

            11.6.2.6. Online

        11.6.3. France Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market Attractiveness Analysis

            11.6.3.1. By Type

            11.6.3.2. By Raw material

            11.6.3.3. By End Use

            11.6.3.4. By Distribution Channel

 

12. Switzerland Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market

    12.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

    12.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

    12.3. Switzerland Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By Type

        12.3.1. BPS Analysis By Type

        12.3.2. Market Forecast By Type

            12.3.2.1. Plate

                12.3.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

                12.3.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

            12.3.2.2. Trays & Containers

            12.3.2.3. Cutleries

            12.3.2.4. Cups & Bowls

            12.3.2.5. Clamshells

    12.4. Switzerland Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By Raw Material

        12.4.1. BPS Analysis By Raw Material

        12.4.2. Market Forecast By Raw Material

            12.4.2.1. Bio Plastic

                12.4.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

                12.4.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

                    12.4.2.1.2.1. Market Value & Volume Forecast By Sub-segment

                        12.4.2.1.2.1.1. PLA Based

                        12.4.2.1.2.1.2. Starch Based

            12.4.2.2. Pulp & Paper

            12.4.2.3. Woods & Leaves

    12.5. Switzerland Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By End Use

        12.5.1. BPS Analysis By End Use

        12.5.2. Market Forecast By End Use

            12.5.2.1. Hotels & Other Accommodation Facilities

                12.5.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

                12.5.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

            12.5.2.2. Restaurants

            12.5.2.3. Café & Bistro

            12.5.2.4. Bars & Pubs

            12.5.2.5. Clubs

            12.5.2.6. Foodservice Providers/Caterers

            12.5.2.7. Institutions

    12.6. Switzerland Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Market By Distribution Channel

        12.6.1. BPS Analysis By Distribution Channel

        12.6.2. Market Forecast By Distribution Channel

            12.6.2.1. Wholesaler

                12.6.2.1.1. Absolute $ Opportunity

                12.6.2.1.2. Market Value & Volume Forecast

 

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