| Product Code: ETC13066245 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
China paper cups import market saw a significant shift in 2024, with top exporting countries including China, Taiwan, Finland, Japan, and Thailand. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, moved from low to moderate in 2024, indicating a more competitive landscape. Despite a negative CAGR of -3.63% from 2020 to 2024, there was a notable growth spurt in 2024 with a growth rate of 44.25% compared to the previous year. This suggests evolving dynamics in the Chinese paper cups import market, potentially driven by changing consumer preferences or global trade patterns.

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 China Paper Cups Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Paper Cups Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Paper Cups Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Coating, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Paper Cups Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about environmental sustainability and the benefits of using biodegradable paper cups |
4.2.2 Growing demand for takeaway beverages and food, leading to higher usage of paper cups |
4.2.3 Government regulations promoting the use of eco-friendly packaging solutions |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the production cost of paper cups |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative packaging materials like plastic and foam cups |
4.3.3 Limited recycling facilities and infrastructure for paper cup disposal |
5 China Paper Cups Market Trends |
6 China Paper Cups Market, By Types |
6.1 China Paper Cups Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume, By Hot Cups, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume, By Cold Cups, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume, By Double-Walled, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume, By Single-Walled, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Paper Cups Market, By Material |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume, By Virgin Paperboard, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume, By Recycled Paperboard, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume, By Kraft Paper, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume, By Bleached Paperboard, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Paper Cups Market, By Coating |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume, By PE, PLA, Wax, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic, Biodegradable, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume, By LDPE, PLA, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 China Paper Cups Market, By End Use |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume, By Quick Service Restaurants, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume, By Caf s & Coffee Shops, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 China Paper Cups Market Revenues & Volume, By Household Use, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Paper Cups Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Paper Cups Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Paper Cups Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Paper Cups Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of paper cups made from recycled materials |
8.2 Adoption rate of biodegradable paper cups in the market |
8.3 Number of new product innovations and designs in the paper cups segment |
9 China Paper Cups Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Paper Cups Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Paper Cups Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Paper Cups Market Opportunity Assessment, By Coating, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Paper Cups Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Paper Cups Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Paper Cups Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Paper Cups Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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