As a core growth engine of the global disposable tableware market, China has demonstrated outstanding performance in both scale expansion and material transformation. Regional differences and policy impacts have emerged as key variables driving the market’s development.

In terms of market size and structure, China’s disposable tableware market reached 94 billion RMB in 2024, with projections to surpass 140 billion RMB by 2030, representing a 9.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). In terms of material distribution, the share of traditional plastic tableware dropped from 58% in 2020 to 48% in 2024, while the proportion of biodegradable materials rose to 28%, corresponding to a market size of 51.4 billion RMB. It is estimated that biodegradable materials will account for 67% of the market by 2030.

Regarding application scenarios, food delivery contributes 58% of total market demand, with 250 million pieces of disposable tableware consumed daily. Meanwhile, the household consumption share increased from 17% in 2020 to 23% in 2024.

China’s disposable tableware market has exceeded USD 15 billion in size and is expected to maintain robust growth in the next five years.