Overall, the paper cup industry has a stable and positive outlook, especially under the dual drive of "environmental upgrading" and "consumer innovation", which contains new market opportunities.

Overall Market Trend: Stable Growth and Core Drivers
The basic market for paper cups remains stable, mainly due to the following factors:

1，The sustained growth of the global catering industry, especially the global popularity of coffee and tea culture, is driven by specialty coffee 2，shops and independent cafes.

2，The demand for convenience brought by fast-paced life is irreversible.

3，The strong promotion of the "plastic ban" policy worldwide has directly opened up market space for environmentally friendly paper cups.

For paper cup merchants, understanding the market demand for different specifications of paper cups is the foundation for developing product strategies.

1，The consumption difference between domestic and foreign markets: The demand for 8/9-ounce paper cups in daily drinking water, conferences, and small and medium-sized restaurants in the domestic market is very stable. In overseas markets such as North America, 16 ounces is a common specification for hot drinks.

2，The trend of "small capacity" and "high quality": Smaller capacity paper cups represented by 4 ounces are growing with the rise of specialty coffee and "small portion" consumption. At the same time, regardless of the size of the specifications, the market's requirements for high-quality features such as thickening, leak prevention, insulation, and environmental protection are increasing.