Edible cutlery are tableware cutlery items such as drinkware, plates, glasses, and other cutlery that are edible. Edible cutlery can be made using sliced celery, which can be used as chopsticks, and it can also be used as a spoon to scoop foods such as cream cheese and dips. Moreover, cabbage leaves are used as a spoon, while sharpened carrot sticks can be used as a fork or skewer. Apart from these, edible bowls and plates are prepared with large leaves of trees such as banana which are considered herbal and beneficial to health. In addition, edible cutlery can be made by chocolates and other flavored fruits or creams.
Edible cutleries such as bowls, cups, platters, and plates that prepared using sugar paste have been in use since centuries in various parts of world. Furthermore, in countries such as India, Myanmar, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, the leaves of banana and almond are used to make bowls and plates. These are considered to exert various health benefits such as they aid in weight loss and improve digestive system & heart health.
Numerous positive facts are associated with edible cutlery that make them a better product over traditional plastic-made products. Considering climate emergency and environment-friendly trends, edible cutlery are attracting a large consumer base, as they limit the use of plastic and are completely biodegradable. In addition, edible cutlery that are made by natural process, flours, fruits, and herbal leaves contain fiber, protein, iron, calcium, and other useful nutrients, which make them a healthy alternative for plastic cutlery. As plastic cutleries are said to be the major cause for the spread of cancer and other diseases, the adoption of edible cutlery is increasing at a significant rate.
Rise in production of cutlery using organic & natural flours and herbal leaves act as a major driver of the global edible cutlery market. Furthermore, surge in vegan population fuels the demand doe natural and organic products, which, in turn, is anticipated to augments the growth of the global market during the forecast period.
The global edible cutlery market is segmented into product, raw material, application, and region. By product, the market is categorized into spoon, fork, knife, fork, and chopstick. On the basis of raw material, it is segregated into corn, wheat bran, rice bran, and others. Depending on application, it is bifurcated into household and commercial. Region wise, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Key players operating in the global edible cutleries market GreenGood, Better Earth, Nature House Green, BioGreenChoice, Green Home, Vegware, Biodegradable Food Service, Biogreenchoice, Karat, and Edibles by Jack.
KEY BENEFITS FOR STAKEHOLDERS
Key market segments
By Product
By Raw Material
By Application
By Region
Edible cutleries such as bowls, cups, platters, and plates that prepared using sugar paste have been in use since centuries in various parts of world. Furthermore, in countries such as India, Myanmar, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, the leaves of banana and almond are used to make bowls and plates. These are considered to exert various health benefits such as they aid in weight loss and improve digestive system & heart health.
Numerous positive facts are associated with edible cutlery that make them a better product over traditional plastic-made products. Considering climate emergency and environment-friendly trends, edible cutlery are attracting a large consumer base, as they limit the use of plastic and are completely biodegradable. In addition, edible cutlery that are made by natural process, flours, fruits, and herbal leaves contain fiber, protein, iron, calcium, and other useful nutrients, which make them a healthy alternative for plastic cutlery. As plastic cutleries are said to be the major cause for the spread of cancer and other diseases, the adoption of edible cutlery is increasing at a significant rate.
Rise in production of cutlery using organic & natural flours and herbal leaves act as a major driver of the global edible cutlery market. Furthermore, surge in vegan population fuels the demand doe natural and organic products, which, in turn, is anticipated to augments the growth of the global market during the forecast period.
The global edible cutlery market is segmented into product, raw material, application, and region. By product, the market is categorized into spoon, fork, knife, fork, and chopstick. On the basis of raw material, it is segregated into corn, wheat bran, rice bran, and others. Depending on application, it is bifurcated into household and commercial. Region wise, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Key players operating in the global edible cutleries market GreenGood, Better Earth, Nature House Green, BioGreenChoice, Green Home, Vegware, Biodegradable Food Service, Biogreenchoice, Karat, and Edibles by Jack.
KEY BENEFITS FOR STAKEHOLDERS
- The report provides a quantitative analysis of the current market trends, estimations, and dynamics of the market size from 2019 to 2026 to identify the prevailing edible cutlery market opportunities.
- Porter’s five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders to make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier–buyer network.
- In-depth analysis of the size and segmentation assists in determining the prevailing market opportunities.
- The major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global industry.
- The market player positioning segment facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players in the edible cutlery industry.
Key market segments
By Product
- Spoon
- Fork
- Knife
- Spork
- Chopstick
By Raw Material
- Corn
- Wheat Bran
- Rice Bran
- Others
By Application
- Household
- Commercial
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- UK
- France
- Netherlands
- Germany
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- South Africa
- United Arab Emirates
- Rest of LAMEA
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: EDIBLE CUTLERY MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE
CHAPTER 5: EDIBLE CUTLERY MARKET, BY RAW MATERIAL
CHAPTER 6: EDIBLE CUTLERY MARKET, BY APPLICATION
CHAPTER 7: EDIBLE CUTLERY MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 8: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 9: COMPANY PROFILES
Executive Summary
According to the report titled 'Edible Cutlery Market by Product, Raw Material, and Application: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2019-2026,' the global edible cutlery market size was valued at $24,860.0 thousand in 2018, and is expected to reach $56,970.4 thousand by 2026, registering a CAGR of 11.1% from 2019 to 2026. North America dominated the market in 2018, accounting for 41.8% of the total edible cutlery market share.The global edible cutlery market is currently in its growth stage; however, the scope of market growth is expected to increase significantly during the forecast period. This is attributed to increase in health concerns by use of plastic cutlery. Furthermore, increase in risk of generating kidney stones, breast cancer, hormonal imbalance with the use plastic cutlery has enforced manufacturers to introduce innovative alternatives such as cutlery made from rice flour, maize flour, corn flour, and soya flour products. In addition, surge in the global population and rise in per capita income boost the for demand. Numerous players are entering the market with innovative food products, using flour as their base, thereby accelerating the growth of the edible cutlery market analysis.
The growth of the global edible cutlery is further driven by surge in vegan population in the developing countries, such as China and India. In addition, increase in per capita income coupled with increase in global population has increased the edible cutlery market demand for consumable cutlery, further raising the production of flour and other herbs. In emerging countries, per capita income is higher as compared to developed countries, and hence the consumption of edible cutleries is eventually higher.
The global market is segmented into product, raw material, application, and region. By product, the market is categorized into spoon, fork, knife, spork, and chopstick.
The spoon segment was valued at $8,579.20 thousand, and is expected to growth with a CAGR of 11.5% to reach $20,254.80 thousand by 2026. The spork segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 13.2% during the forecast period, attributable to increase in demand for sporks from Asian countries such as Japan, South Korea, China, Thailand, and Indonesia.
By raw material, the market is categorized into corn, wheat bran, rice bran, and others. Corn segment was the highest revenue generator in 2018, owing to the use of corn flours and corn in the edible cutlery market. Corn is consumed widely in all the regions, which has increased the use of corn by manufacturers in flours to make edible cutlery. Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, France, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and rest of LAMEA). Countries such as Australia, the U.S., and the UK, India, and China, are the largest spenders on healthy alternatives for plastics, which, in turn, propels the growth of the edible cutlery market opportunity. Increase in awareness about the availability of edible cutlery by marketing through social media platforms has boosted the market growth. Moreover, as the edible cutleries are costly in comparison with the plastic cutleries, the increased per capita expenditure makes these items affordable for consumers. Hence, factors such as product availability, improved socio-economic status, rise in per capita expenditure, and increase in consumer purchasing power are responsible for the growth of edible cutlery market in these regions.
Key Findings of the Study:
The knife segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.4 % during the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific is anticipated to dominate the edible cutlery market growth, registering a CAGR of 12.7%.
North America is projected to contribute with highest share during the forecast time period, with around 40.3% market share in 2026, and CAGR of 10.8%.
The wheat bran segment is anticipated to dominate the global edible cutlery market, with a CAGR of 12.6% during the forecast period.
The household segment is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 2.9%.
The global market is fragmented with the presence of several market participants across various regions. The strong presence of private label brands is expected to increase the competition among global players.
The key players operating in the market include GreenGood, Better Earth, Nature House Green, BioGreenChoice, Green Home, Vegware, Biodegradable Food Service, Biogreenchoice, Karat, and Edibles by Jack
Companies Mentioned
- GreenGood
- Better Earth
- Nature House Green
- BioGreenChoice
- Green Home
- Vegware
- Biodegradable Food Service
- Biogreenchoice
- Karat
- Edibles by Jack.
Methodology
The analyst offers exhaustive research and analysis based on a wide variety of factual inputs, which largely include interviews with industry participants, reliable statistics, and regional intelligence. The in-house industry experts play an instrumental role in designing analytic tools and models, tailored to the requirements of a particular industry segment. The primary research efforts include reaching out participants through mail, tele-conversations, referrals, professional networks, and face-to-face interactions.
They are also in professional corporate relations with various companies that allow them greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions.
They also refer to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically include; however, not limited to:
- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast
Furthermore, the accuracy of the data will be analyzed and validated by conducting additional primaries with various industry experts and KOLs. They also provide robust post-sales support to clients.
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