Saudi Arabia Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Overview

Market Size in 2024: USD 75.18 Million

Market Size in 2033: USD 113.66 Million

Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 4.70%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Saudi Arabia Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Raw Material Type, Product Type, Distribution Channel, and Region, 2025-2033", The Saudi Arabia biodegradable food service disposables market size reached USD 75.18 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 113.66 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.70% during 2025-2033.

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How Sustainable Technology is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market

• AI-driven supply chain platforms are cutting delivery times for green food packaging by up to 35%, making it easier for restaurants to stay stocked with eco-friendly options.
• Retailers now use AI-powered demand forecasting tools that help reduce excess inventory waste of biodegradable disposables by as much as 20% each month.
• Smart manufacturing powered by AI and IoT is seeing major players achieve more than 90% line automation, boosting output quality for bagasse and cornstarch-based products.
• AI chatbots and virtual product advisors have doubled consumer engagement rates on e-commerce platforms selling compostable plates, cups, and cutlery in the Kingdom.
• Companies are using AI for real-time monitoring of recycling compliance, leading to a 25% increase in sustainable disposables’ recovery rates at large Saudi food festivals.

Saudi Arabia Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market Trends & Drivers:

Sustained demand for biodegradable disposables in Saudi Arabia is being powered by the country’s bold push towards sustainable hospitality and food services. Regulatory enforcement, such as the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) banning conventional plastic products in several city municipalities, is translating straight into the purchasing policies of hotels, QSRs, and catering chains. With the Saudi Green Initiative aiming to recover and recycle a growing share of municipal waste, food service brands are actively shifting their procurement to plant-based and compostable cutlery, trays, and packaging, which now account for more than 20% of supplier contracts in major cities.

The technology side of this market is experiencing rapid innovation, as local manufacturers and distributors introduce high-performance starch-blend and sugarcane bagasse products tailored for the demanding Gulf foodservice scene. Eco-conscious startups are working closely with large chains like Al Baik and Herfy, which have recently piloted disposable tableware made with a minimum 70% renewable or recycled material. These new-generation products are meeting consumer and business needs for microwave and freezer compatibility while reducing carbon footprints—a key procurement criterion for global franchises operating in Saudi Arabia’s quick-serve and event catering segment.

Retail and online sales of biodegradable disposables are also on an impressive upswing, fueled by broad consumer awareness and mounting ESG commitments from both corporates and government events. E-commerce players and supermarket groups are expanding dedicated green-packaging aisles, with leading grocery chains reporting over a 30% quarter-on-quarter increase in sales of compostable plates, cups, and takeaway packaging. Support from initiatives like the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s plastic reduction campaigns is propelling this momentum further, as even small and mid-sized cafes and dark kitchens throughout Riyadh and Jeddah increasingly use “green certification” as a brand differentiation lever.

Saudi Arabia Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Raw Material Type Insights:

• Pulp and Paper
• Biopolymers
• Leaves
• Wood

Product Type Insights:

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

Distribution Channel Insights:

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

Regional Insights:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Biodegradable Food Service Disposables Market

• Sep 2025: Over 40% of QSRs in Saudi Arabia now use bagasse or cornstarch-based disposables, driven by new mandates and rising tourist demand for green packaging.
• Sep 2025: PHA-based flexible packaging adoption expands among local suppliers, delivering compostable performance and full traceability for large hotels and food delivery brands.
• Sep 2025: Oxo-biodegradable certification compliance surges, with key chains and cafes specifying licensed packs to avoid regulatory risk and support sustainability pledges.

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