Vietnam Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Raw Material Type, Product Type, Distribution Channel, and Region, 2026-2034

Vietnam Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Overview:

The Vietnam biodegradable food service disposables market size reached USD 33.93 Million in 2025. The market is projected to reach USD 51.45 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.73% during 2026-2034. The market is driven by stringent government regulations mandating the phase-out of single-use plastics, rising consumer environmental consciousness with significant willingness to pay premiums for sustainable packaging alternatives, and strategic foreign investments coupled with domestic infrastructure expansion in biodegradable material production facilities. These converging factors are rapidly transforming Vietnam's food service sector toward eco-friendly disposables, significantly expanding the Vietnam biodegradable food service disposables market share.

Vietnam Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Trends:

Stringent Government Regulations Driving Market Transformation

The Vietnamese government has implemented comprehensive regulatory frameworks to eliminate single-use plastics, creating substantial momentum for biodegradable food service disposables. Under Decree 08/2022/ND-CP, Vietnam will ban the production and import of non-biodegradable plastic bags smaller than 50cm x 50cm starting January 1, 2026, with a complete nationwide prohibition on single-use plastics, non-biodegradable packaging, and microplastic-containing products taking effect from January 1, 2031. The National Action Plan for Management of Marine Plastic Litter targets a 50% reduction in marine plastic pollution by 2025 and 75% by 2030, while mandating that 80% of coastal tourism amenities eliminate single-use plastics by 2025, increasing to 100% by 2030. The 2020 Environmental Protection Law introduced Extended Producer Responsibility requirements effective from 2025, compelling manufacturers and importers to take financial accountability for packaging waste through mandatory recycling targets or contributions to Vietnam's Environmental Protection Fund. These policy interventions are fundamentally reshaping Vietnam's food service industry, compelling restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses to transition toward compliant biodegradable alternatives while stimulating domestic and foreign investment in sustainable production infrastructure.

Rising Consumer Environmental Consciousness and Premium Willingness

Vietnamese consumers are demonstrating unprecedented environmental awareness, actively seeking sustainable packaging solutions, and expressing willingness to pay price premiums for eco-friendly products. According to a 2025 survey conducted by Vietnam Report, consumer concern about the environmental impact of packaging increased significantly, with 92.1% of Vietnamese consumers expressing concern about packaging's environmental footprint, representing a 12.5 percentage point increase from the previous year. The same survey revealed that 57.4% of respondents indicated willingness to pay more for eco-friendly packaging, provided the price premium remains reasonable. This behavioral shift is particularly pronounced among urban millennials and younger consumers who prioritize sustainability in purchasing decisions, preferring takeaway services from establishments using environmentally friendly cups, straws, and food containers over traditional plastic alternatives. Major retailers and food service providers are responding strategically to this consumer demand transformation. Vinmart offers 1,000 VND discounts to customers who refuse plastic bags, while Aeon Vietnam actively promotes its "Bring Your Own Bag" campaign. Big C, in partnership with An Phát Holdings (Vietnam's largest biodegradable packaging producer), runs the "Earth Day Compostable" initiative to replace single-use plastic bags with biodegradable alternatives. Lotte Mart has established dedicated sections for eco-friendly products, including biodegradable cutlery and straws, targeting complete plastic bag elimination by 2025. Leading hospitality establishments, including Daewoo Hotel, Lotte Hotel, Bảo Sơn Hospital, and Vinpearl Resort, have switched to biodegradable disposables to support sustainability efforts and meet guest expectations. This consumer-driven demand, combined with corporate sustainability commitments, is creating robust market pull for biodegradable food service disposables across Vietnam's rapidly expanding hospitality, food delivery, and quick-service restaurant sectors, fundamentally transforming industry procurement practices and accelerating the Vietnam biodegradable food service disposables market growth.

Strategic Foreign Investment and Domestic Production Capacity Expansion

Vietnam is witnessing strong growth in both foreign direct investment and domestic capacity expansion in biodegradable materials production, strengthening its role as a regional hub for sustainable food service disposables. International companies are drawn to Vietnam’s advantages, such as favorable trade agreements, competitive manufacturing costs, abundant agricultural feedstock for bio-based materials, and supportive government incentives for green technologies. Leading players, including global corporations and local pioneers, are investing in advanced production facilities and expanding their presence in international markets through strategic partnerships. Industry events are also fostering dialogue on environmentally friendly packaging, bringing together stakeholders to align legal frameworks with practical implementation. Vietnamese manufacturers are increasingly utilizing locally available resources such as rice husks, sugarcane bagasse, cassava starch, and bamboo fiber to create cost-effective biodegradable materials, reducing reliance on imports and reinforcing circular economy practices. With ongoing investments, technology transfer collaborations, and scaling production, Vietnam is rapidly enhancing supply, improving product quality, and positioning itself as a competitive sourcing destination for sustainable food service disposables in both domestic and global markets.

Vietnam Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2026-2034. Our report has categorized the market based on raw material type, product type, and distribution channel.

Raw Material Type Insights:

• Pulp and Paper
• Biopolymers
• Leaves
• Wood

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the raw material type. This includes pulp and paper, biopolymers, leaves, and wood.

Product Type Insights:

• Cups
• Clamshells and Containers
• Plates
• Cutleries
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type have also been provided in the report. This includes cups, clamshells and containers, plates, cutleries, and others.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Business to Business (B2B)
• Business to Customer (B2C)
  • Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
  • Online Stores
  • Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel. This includes business to business (B2B) and business to customer (B2C) (supermarkets and hypermarkets, online stores, and others).

Regional Insights:

• Northern Vietnam
• Central Vietnam
• Southern Vietnam

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam, and Southern Vietnam.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Vietnam Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Vietnam biodegradable food service disposables market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Vietnam biodegradable food service disposables market on the basis of raw material type?
• What is the breakup of the Vietnam biodegradable food service disposables market on the basis of product type?
• What is the breakup of the Vietnam biodegradable food service disposables market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What is the breakup of the Vietnam biodegradable food service disposables market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Vietnam biodegradable food service disposables market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Vietnam biodegradable food service disposables market?
• What is the structure of the Vietnam biodegradable food service disposables market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Vietnam biodegradable food service disposables market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC's industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Vietnam biodegradable food service disposables market from 2020-2034.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Vietnam biodegradable food service disposables market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Vietnam biodegradable food service disposables industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.