Disposable Cups Market Size

Disposable Cups Market size was over USD 13.45 billion in 2024 and is poised to exceed USD 31.63 billion by 2037, growing at over 6.8% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of disposable cups is estimated at USD 14.95 billion.

The growth of the market is primarily attributed to the good thermal properties of disposable cups which make them ideal to serve hot and cold beverages. For instance, since, plastic, paper, and foam all have low thermal effusively and relatively low thermal conductivity, which make them perfect for retaining hot beverages as they remain cold to the touch even when packed with boiling hot liquid.

Disposable cups are environmentally friendly and minimize the risk of foodborne diseases and infections. Disposable cups have grown in popularity in recent years. Consumers' desire for convenience is expected to drive the demand for disposable cups over the forecast period. For instance, each year approximately 51 billion coffee cups are being used and thrown away in the United States. Besides, the rising consumption of tea, coffee, and fruit juices according to the season, growing food trucks, institutions and organizations are expected to fuel the disposable paper cups market growth.