PAPER DOILIES MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2024-2031)

Paper Doilies Market Size and Trends

The Global Paper Doilies Market is estimated to be valued at USD 284.3 Mn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 342.6 Mn by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7% from 2024 to 2031.

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Global paper doilies market is witnessing notable trends such as rising preference for paper doilies in the catering and hospitality industry. Paper doilies have gained increasing acceptance in cafes, restaurants, banquets, and events to adorn cake stands, plate stands, and other dishes. Their single-use nature and printability make them suitable decorative option for food establishments to provide aesthetic presentation without additional costs. Moreover, rising demand for customized and printed paper doilies from corporates and families for specialized decoration during functions and parties is auguring well for the Global Paper Doilies Market growth.

Market Driver - Increasing demand from food packaging and catering industry

Food packaging and catering industry has been growing substantially over the past few years. As disposable incomes rise globally, for instance according to data by World Economic Forum in 2023, predicts global GDP will grow 2.7% in 2023, with a modest improvement of 2.9% in 2024., more people are opting to dine out at restaurants and order food for delivery or take-away. The trend of nuclear families has also resulted in greater demand for ready-to-eat meals and packaged food items. Paper doilies find widespread usage across both these industries for enhancing the visual appeal of food items and maintaining hygiene. Whether for cushioning sandwiches or decorating cakes and pastries, paper doilies are a necessary accessory for most food packaging. Their absorbent nature makes them suitable for blotting excess oils and moisture from food surfaces.

The on-the-go consumption trend has boosted the QSR or quick service restaurant business significantly. Popular restaurant chains are constantly innovating with their menus and packaging designs to attract more patrons. While doing so, they ensure optimum functionality of the packaging along with attractive visuals. Paper doilies neatly tucked beneath burgers or wraps preserve the freshness of food on one hand and uplift the presentation quality on the other. Similar needs exist for the food delivery vertical as well, to prevent spillages or smearing during transit and impress customers. All these applications have kept demands strong from the burgeoning foodservice sector for paper-based doilies and napkins.

Often considered essential tableware in family gatherings and parties, paper doilies are a must-have for caterers and banquet hall owners. Their disposable attribute solves the problem of washing and maintenance of regular cloth or plastic table cloths. Aesthetically arranged food items and snacks on doilies create an inviting ambience for guests. Whether for formal sit-down meals or buffets for hundreds, paper doilies facilitate hassle-free serving of food as well as cleaning up afterwards. Since socio-cultural events and catering businesses continue to prosper worldwide, constant requirements ensure stable growth of the paper doilies market.

Growth in Commercial and Residential Construction

The pace of construction activities has remained robust particularly in developing economies where urbanization levels are on the rise, therefore growing residential sector is expected to drive the segment growth, for instance, according to data by IBEF in 2021, India's real estate sector is expected to expand to US$ 5.8 trillion by 2047, contributing 15.5% to the GDP from an existing share of 7.3%. Both commercial and residential real estate sectors have invested heavily in new projects to accommodate the growing population and their needs. Offices, malls, hotels, luxury apartments - construction of such structures mean installation of several interior elements like flooring, wall paneling, furniture and more. Paper doilies find widespread applications during such construction periods, mainly in temporary floor protection.

Given their absorbent quality, doilies are ideally used by builders, contractors and laborers as throw-away covers that can be discarded after completion of work. This prevents stains, scratches or other damages to newly lay costly flooring from construction materials, waste, spillages and worker’s boots. Similarly, doilies provide effective protection to already installed furnishings, fixtures or wood work that may suffer from dust, grease or paint splashes in the building interiors. Their usage ensures project work can progress smoothly without any delays caused by floor or asset damages.

Even after new commercial or residential spaces are ready for occupation, demands remain from property management teams. Doilies find significant recurrent use in furnishings, housekeeping and maintenance activities like metal or wooden furniture polishing, floor scrubbing etc. They are also stocked in bulk for property show flats and model houses to create a sophisticated aesthetic impression on potential buyers or tenants. Rapid construction expansion in key global markets therefore drives constant requirements from relevant buyer groups to procure paper doilies. This growth aspect augments the overall market size for these paper-based utility products.