The Vietnam biodegradable food service disposables market was valued at USD 33.93 Million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 51.45 Million by 2034. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.73% during the forecast period 2026-2034. Key drivers include government regulations phasing out single-use plastics, increasing consumer awareness and willingness to pay for sustainable packaging, and growing foreign and domestic investments in biodegradable material manufacturing infrastructure.
Study Assumption Years
- Base Year: 2025
- Historical Year/Period: 2020-2025
- Forecast Year/Period: 2026-2034
Vietnam Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Key Takeaways
- The market size reached USD 33.93 Million in 2025.
- The market is projected to reach USD 51.45 Million by 2034, with a CAGR of 4.73% during 2026-2034.
- Government regulations will ban non-biodegradable plastic bags smaller than 50cm x 50cm beginning January 1, 2026, with a full ban on single-use plastics by January 1, 2031.
- Vietnamese consumers show 92.1% concern for packaging's environmental impact, with 57.4% willing to pay premiums for eco-friendly packaging.
- Retailers and food service providers like Vinmart, Aeon Vietnam, Big C, and Lotte Mart are taking active measures promoting biodegradable alternatives.
- Vietnam is expanding foreign direct investment and domestic production capacity in biodegradable materials, leveraging local resources such as rice husks, sugarcane bagasse, cassava starch, and bamboo fiber.
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Market Growth Factors
Stringent government policies are major growth contributors, including Decree 08/2022/ND-CP banning non-biodegradable plastic bags smaller than 50cm x 50cm from January 1, 2026, and a full ban on single-use plastics and microplastic-containing products from January 1, 2031. The National Action Plan targets 50% reduction in marine plastic pollution by 2025 and 75% by 2030, along with mandates that 80% of coastal tourism amenities eliminate single-use plastics by 2025 and 100% by 2030. Extended Producer Responsibility requirements effective from 2025 further compel manufacturers and importers to manage packaging waste financially.
Vietnamese consumers exhibit increased environmental consciousness, with 92.1% concerned about packaging's environmental impact as of 2025, a 12.5 percentage point rise from the previous year. Additionally, 57.4% of surveyed consumers show willingness to pay reasonable premiums for eco-friendly packaging. Urban millennials and younger demographics especially prioritize sustainable purchasing choices, preferring establishments utilizing biodegradable cups, straws, and containers over plastics. Retailers actively encouraging sustainability include Vinmart, offering discounts for refusing plastic bags, and Aeon Vietnam's "Bring Your Own Bag" campaign.
Vietnam is attracting strategic foreign investments and expanding domestic production capacities in biodegradable materials, strengthening its position as a regional sustainable food service disposables hub. Competitive advantages include favorable trade agreements, affordable manufacturing costs, agricultural feedstock availability, and government incentives for green technologies. Companies invest in advanced facilities and capitalize on locally sourced raw materials like rice husks, sugarcane bagasse, cassava starch, and bamboo fiber to produce cost-effective biodegradable products, fostering circular economy practices and supply improvements.
Market Segmentation
Raw Material Type:
- Pulp and Paper
- Biopolymers
- Leaves
- Wood
The market is segmented by raw material types including pulp and paper, biopolymers, leaves, and wood, reflecting diverse biodegradable sources.
Product Type:
- Cups
- Clamshells and Containers
- Plates
- Cutleries
- Others
The product segmentation covers cups, clamshells and containers, plates, cutleries, and other related biodegradable food service disposables.
Distribution Channel:
- Business to Business (B2B)
- Business to Customer (B2C)
- Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- Online Stores
- Others
Distribution channels include B2B and B2C, with B2C further detailed into supermarkets and hypermarkets, online stores, and others.
Regional Insights
The report covers Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam, and Southern Vietnam as key regional markets. While no specific dominant region or detailed statistics are provided, these three geographical segments represent the full national market.
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.
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