The global biodegradable cutlery market is expected to grow at a brisk rate during the forecast period on account of increasing awareness pertaining to the harmful effects of non-biodegradable plastic wastes and surging demand for eco-friendly, secure, and sustainable cutlery. Biodegradable cutlery is witnessing increased demand in commercial setups such as restaurants, catering services, and house parties as it is affordable and secure.
Biodegradable cutlery is a trend that is being adopted across the globe in order to lessen plastic waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Biodegradable cutlery such as bowls, plates, cups, and meal trays that can decompose within months of being thrown away is referred to as biodegradable tableware. The market is expanding as a result of rising investment in research and development of compostable materials, combined with rising economic awareness regarding the use of plastic and other toxic material cutlery.
Rising Consumers Awareness Regarding Non-Biodegradable Products Fuels Market Growth
For Instance, Bahrain-based Bagasse International launched its Agriware brand of cutlery and tableware in a few Carrefour retailers across the nation.
Increasing Demand for Eco- Friendly Cutlery Propels Market Growth
Cafeterias, fast food places, and restaurants are popping up everywhere, and people are increasingly wanting cutlery that's good for the planet – secure, sustainable, and eco-friendly. This demand is pushing the need for biodegradable plates and cups through the roof! Think about itfor picnics, parties, and get-togethers, eco-friendly cutlery is an easy swap that gives you the convenience of disposable stuff without the environmental guilt. They're basically harmless! Take Thooshan, a company from Kerala, for example. They're fighting single-use plastic with a line of edible tableware. After two years of digging into wheat bran as the main ingredient and making sure it actually breaks down, they launched in 2021. Plus, they're helping farmers by buying their wheat bran, which usually gets tossed out. It's a win-wingood for the environment and the economy. And because we're all waking up to how bad non-biodegradable cutlery is, the market for the biodegradable kind has exploded as businesses try to go green.
Higher Cost Than Traditional Cutlery is The Biggest Challenge For Market
Okay, so here's the thing about biodegradable plates and forksthey cost more than your regular disposable stuff, and that's holding the market back. Plus, get this, some of those "earth-friendly" plastics actually release greenhouse gases as they decompose! Talk about a mixed bag. These are the big reasons you're not seeing them everywhere. Now, these "bio-based" or "biodegradable" plastics are often made from plants, like corn and soybeans. But, because of all the pesticides used on those crops, there's a risk of contamination. And, let's be honest, biodegradable plastics are pricey because you need fancy composters and processors, which makes the bio-based cutlery even more expensive. Oh, and one more thingsome of them can release methane in landfills as they break down. All of this could really slow down the growth of the global market for eco-friendly cutlery in the future.

Market Segmentation
Okay, so when we look at the global biodegradable cutlery market, we can slice it up in a few different ways. First, we can look at the type of cutleryyou've got your spoons, knives, forks, plates, and, of course, other things. Then there's what it's made ofwood, husk, paper, and even biodegradable plastics are all in the mix. Who's actually using all this cutlery? Think hotels, hospitals, restaurants, catering companies, and more. How are they getting it? Well, there's the traditional offline route, and the increasingly popular online channels. Finally, we break it down by region, looking at North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa to see what's happening where.
Company Profile
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Attribute | Details |
Base Year | 2021 |
Historical Years | 2017 – 2021 |
Estimated Year | 2022 |
Forecast Period | 2023 – 2027 |
Quantitative Units | Revenue in USD Billion and CAGR for 2017-2021 and 2022-2027 |
Report Coverage | Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
Segments Covered | Product TypeRaw MaterialEnd-UserDistribution ChannelRegion |
Regional Scope | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America |
Country Scope | United States, Canada, Mexico, Russia, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia |
Key Companies Profiled | Blasso, LLC., Greenwood (Dalian) Industrial Co., Ltd., BeGreen Packaging, LLC., Aevia Ideas, Inc., WoodAble, Greenprint, WorldCentric, Papelyco, Ecoware Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and Biopac UK Ltd. etc. |
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In this report, the global biodegradable cutlery market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below
- Biodegradable Cutlery Market, By Product Type
- Spoon
- Knife
- Fork
- Plates
- Others
- Biodegradable Cutlery Market, By Raw Material
- Wood
- Husk
- Paper
- Plastic
- Others
Biodegradable Cutlery Market
Biodegradable Cutlery Market

Biodegradable Cutlery Market
- North America
- The United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Russia
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa
- Turkey
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia