Global Wooden Cutlery Market Overview (2025-2034)
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- Dec 22,2025
Summary
The global wooden cutlery market was valued at $203.02 million in 2025 and is projected to reach $310.32 million by 2034, with a CAGR of 4.83%. As a sustainable alternative to plastic, wooden cutlery (spoons, forks, knives, chopsticks) has seen widespread adoption, with disposable products accounting for 62% of the market share by 2024.
The global wooden cutlery market was valued at $203.02 million in 2025 and is projected to reach $310.32 million by 2034, with a CAGR of 4.83%. As a sustainable alternative to plastic, wooden cutlery (spoons, forks, knives, chopsticks) has seen widespread adoption, with disposable products accounting for 62% of the market share by 2024.
Key drivers include growing environmental awareness and regulatory pressures—48% of foodservice operators had replaced plastic with wooden cutlery by 2024. The U.S. leads North America’s growth, while the Asia-Pacific region consumes 35% of global disposable wooden cutlery. Institutional demand (schools, hospitals) surged 29% between 2022 and 2024, and online food delivery services drive further growth.
Challenges include higher unit costs than plastic (cited by 22% of procurement managers) and durability concerns. Leafyest focuses on reform and innovation, upgrades fully automatic equipment, expands market presence, and adheres to green and environmental protection principles. Innovations in surface finishing, bamboo materials, and compostable packaging kits are shaping the market, with significant opportunities in institutional catering and plastic-ban regulated regions.