The French disposable tableware market is valued at over 650 million euros The global disposable tableware market, valued at around $42 billion, is expected to grow modestly at an average annual rate of 1.46% until 2030. In France, disposable plastic tableware will be banned from 2020 onwards The market, which includes plastic plates, cups, napkins and cutlery, traditionally made from polymers, has begun to adopt more environmentally-friendly alternatives such as wood, cardboard, bamboo and sugarcane. Domestic production of disposable tableware reached nearly 180 million euros in 2021. France imports a significant proportion of its disposable tableware consumption (around 500 million euros). Growing demand from the foodservice sector is having a direct impact on the disposable tableware industry. Over 85% of the public express concern about the use of disposable plastics, and stress the need for recyclable products. Market players Manufacturers Balmagne Emballage Picourt Cabis Fêtez-mo
