Trends In Biodegradable Portion Cups: Market Insights, Innovations & FAQs | Bioleader® Insights

Common matching choices include PP flat lids, PET dome lids, and paper lids. The final lid choice should match bowl size, product display needs, delivery method, and customer preference. Bioleader® can help buyers match the right lid configuration for each size range from 500ml to 1300ml.

Item Product Name Paper Weight Product Size (Top*Bottom*High) Pcs/ CTN Carton Size (cm) PE-SSK16 500ml Bowl (Kraft/White) Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 148*131*46 mm 300 46 31 48 PE-SSK26 750ml Bowl (Kraft/White) Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 148*129*60 mm 300 46 31 49 PE-SSK32 1000ml Bowl (Kraft/White) Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 148*129*78 mm 300 46 31 51 Lid Options 148mm PP Flat Lid 6.5g 148mm 300 48 33 31.5 148mm PET Dome Lid 9g 148mm 300 47 33.5 31.5 148mm Paper Lid Kraft / White 148mm 300 68 32 48 PE-SSK36 1090ml Bowl (Kraft/White) Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 168*145*65 mm 300 52 33 57 Lid Options 168mm PP Flat Lid 10g 168mm 300 54 32 36 168mm PET Dome Lid 11g 168mm 300 55 38 37 168mm Paper Lid Kraft / White 168mm 150 41 36 54 PE-SSK40 1200ml Bowl (Kraft/White) Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 175*148*68 mm 300 54 36 58 Lid Options 175mm PP Flat Lid 10g 175mm 600 55 55 38 175mm PET Dome Lid 12g 175mm 300 57 38 37 175mm Paper Lid Kraft / White 175mm 150 38 38 56 PE-SSK44 1300ml Bowl (Kraft/White) Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 184*161*70 mm 300 55 37 60 Lid Options 184mm Paper Lid Kraft / White 184mm 150 40 36 59 184mm PET Dome Lid 12g 184mm 300 58 40 34 Film Coated Options PE(single) Single 18gsm PE (100% recyclable, this is the normal choice type) PE(double) Double18gsm PE (available for ice, cold, and freezer) PLA Single 31gsm PLA (100% biodegradable & Compostable) Lid Options for Paper, PP and PET For 1500ml paper salad bowls, paper lids support a consistent kraft or white paper packaging appearance for salad shops, cafés, catering brands, and eco-style foodservice programs — biodegradable portion cups. PP flat lids are practical for takeaway, stacking, and transport stability when extra-large salad bowls, rice bowls, noodles, and cold meals need secure handling. PET dome lids improve food visibility for retail display, supermarket ready meals, deli counters, and grab-and-go salads. Bioleader® can match lid type by rim diameter, packing plan, artwork needs, and destination market requirements.

Item Product Name Paper Weight Product Size (Top*Bottom*High) Pcs/ CTN Carton Size (cm) PE-RK500 500ml Rectangle Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 173 x 121 x 41 300 52 26 46 PE-RK650 650ml Rectangle Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 173 x 121 x 52 300 52 26 47 PE-RK750 750ml Rectangle Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 173 x 121 x 57 300 52 26 46 PE-RK1000 1000ml Rectangle Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 173 x 121 x 75 300 52 26 47 Lid Options Paper Lid Kraft / White 173 x 121 300 65 27 54 PP Lid 9g (microwaveable for hot) 173 x 121 300 39.5 38 41 PET Lid 11.5g (clear transparent for cold) 173 x 121 300 39.5 38 41 Film Coated Options PE(single) Single 18gsm PE (100% recyclable, this is the normal choice type) PE(double) Double 18gsm PE (available for ice, cold, and freezer) PLA Single 31gsm PLA (100% biodegradable & Compostable) Lid Options for Paper, PP and PET For 1000ml rectangular paper salad bowls, paper lids support a consistent kraft or white paper packaging appearance for salad shops, cafés, catering brands, and eco-style foodservice programs. PP lids are practical for hot food handling, microwaveable use, stacking, and transport stability when large rice bowls, noodles, and takeaway meals need secure closure — biodegradable portion cups. PET lids provide clear visibility for cold salads, sushi-style meals, deli displays, supermarket ready meals, and grab-and-go food. For buyers comparing plastic-reduction packaging technologies, our water-based coated paper bowls with lids page provides a useful reference for coating structure, lid matching, and manufacturer supply capability — biodegradable portion cups.

Only unlined or specially designed recyclable cups are accepted in recycling. PE-lined cups typically are not.

A 6oz cup holds about 177ml, making it better for longer drinks like cappuccinos. The 4oz is more concentrated and compact.