Disposable Cups Market Outlook:
Disposable Cups Market size was over USD 15.88 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 27.38 billion by 2035, witnessing around 5.6% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of disposable cups is evaluated at USD 16.68 billion.
The growth of the disposable cups market is primarily attributed to the good thermal properties of disposable cups which make them ideal to serve hot and cold beverages. They are mainly made up of plastic, paper, and foam materials that have low thermal conductivity and effusivity. Due to these properties, such materials are adequate for holding hot beverages.
Disposable cups are environmentally friendly and minimize the risk of spillage, making them popular amongst consumers in recent years. Moreover, consumers are opting for disposable cups for their affordability, ease of usage, and recyclability. These factors are augmenting the growth of the disposable cups market. Secondly, the surging demand for beverages such as coffee, tea, green tea, etc. would also upsurge the market growth. For instance, data published by the UK Parliament in 2018 stated that 2.5 billion coffee cups are used and thrown away each year in the country.
