India Biodegradable Tableware Market Report 2024-2030
The market for biodegradable tableware and packaging products in India is set to soar, predicted to reach USD 3.23 billion by 2030, with a 6.0% CAGR from 2024 to 2030.
This comes amid growing awareness about the negative impacts of plastic-based products on the environment, following a nationwide ban on the production, import, stocking, distribution, sale, and usage of single-use plastic items. The distribution model for these products involves both offline and online channels, including independent biodegradable tableware & packaging product stores. Manufacturers are committed to meeting international standards such as those set out by ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 22000:2005. In response to consumer preferences that emphasize sustainability, the food industry has shifted to eco-friendly and sustainable products, including disposable plates, glasses, utensils, menus, and condiment dispensers.
India Biodegradable Tableware & Packaging Products Market Report Highlights
Packaging products are forecasted to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2024 to 2030. In the Indian food & beverage and food service industries, there's a growing trend of using biodegradable packaging. Products such as cutlery, cups, straws, containers, boxes, clamshells, and many more products used for dining and preserving purposes are boosting the demand for biodegradable products in India.
Paper tableware and packaging products is expected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030. Paper-based biodegradable tableware is lightweight and durable, with the capacity for multiple uses before disposal. This makes them highly suitable for catering services, outdoor events, and gatherings, where their reusability adds value while retaining the convenience of disposability.
Demand for tableware and packaging products in Southern India is forecasted to grow at the highest CAGR. High food delivery orders in Southern metropolitan cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad have led to increased demand for biodegradable cutlery and packaging to address plastic waste concerns.
