Product Code: ETC6181143 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Jun 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The food service disposable market in Australia is expanding due to growing takeaway and delivery culture. Rising environmental concerns and regulatory moves toward banning single-use plastics are encouraging the use of compostable and biodegradable alternatives in packaging, cutlery, and containers.
The food service disposable market in Australia is undergoing significant transformation driven by environmental concerns and regulatory restrictions on single-use plastics. Biodegradable, compostable, and reusable disposables made from plant-based materials are rapidly gaining market share. Additionally, innovation in design and materials aims to enhance durability and heat resistance while reducing the environmental impact, aligning with sustainability commitments by food service providers.
This market faces significant challenges due to increased environmental regulations and consumer pushback against single-use plastics, requiring rapid innovation towards biodegradable and reusable alternatives. Cost and performance parity with traditional disposables remains a barrier, along with supply chain adjustments for new materials.
Investment prospects in the food service disposable market are driven by the shift toward eco-friendly and biodegradable disposable products. As regulatory pressures to reduce single-use plastics intensify, there is a strong market for compostable packaging, cutlery, and containers made from renewable materials. Innovations in durable yet sustainable disposable solutions for takeout and delivery services present a significant growth area. Collaboration with waste management and recycling initiatives also enhances long-term market viability.
Government policies regulate disposables primarily through environmental sustainability frameworks, aiming to reduce plastic waste and promote biodegradable or recyclable materials. Food safety standards ensure disposables do not contaminate food or beverages. Legislative measures, such as single-use plastic bans in certain states, drive innovation towards eco-friendly disposables in the food service industry.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Food Service Disposable Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Food Service Disposable Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Trends |
6 Australia Food Service Disposable Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Food Service Disposable Market, By Material |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Material, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper & Paperboard, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Metal, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Fiber-based, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Food Service Disposable Market, By Product |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Platers, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Cups & Lids, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Trays & Containers, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Bowls, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Bags, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Boxes & Cartons, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.8 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.9 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Food Service Disposable Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Service, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Institutional, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Australia Food Service Disposable Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Corporate Distributors, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct Distributors, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Individual Distributors, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By GPO, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 Australia Food Service Disposable Market, By Packaging Type |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Rigid, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexible, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Australia Food Service Disposable Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Food Service Disposable Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Food Service Disposable Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |