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Molded fiber · Sugarcane bagasseBagasse tableware manufacturers in Vietnam, matched to your spec.
Plates, bowls, clamshells, trays and hinged containers molded from sugarcane pulp. Send the item list and volume, and we introduce up to 3 Vietnamese bagasse manufacturers within 24 business hours. You deal with them directly.
What bagasse is, and why Vietnam makes it.
Bagasse is the dry pulpy residue left after sugarcane stalks are crushed for juice. Sugar mills in the Mekong Delta and central Vietnam generate large volumes of it, and a network of converters has built molded-fiber lines around that supply. The pulp is hot-pressed into plates, bowls and clamshells. The result is sturdy, microwave-safe and compostable in industrial facilities, with home-compostable variants from a smaller number of producers.
Bagasse handles oil and water reasonably well without a plastic coating, which is why it is the workhorse of foodservice replacement programs. For hot, oily or wet food, manufacturers add an oil and water resistant additive. That additive is where PFAS questions start, so it belongs in your spec.
| Item | Common sizes | Typical MOQ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round plates | 6 in, 7 in, 9 in, 10 in, 12 in | One 20 ft FCL per SKU | Plain or embossed logo |
| Compartment plates | 9 in and 10 in, 3 compartments | One 20 ft FCL per SKU | School and catering programs |
| Bowls | 8 oz to 32 oz | One 20 ft FCL per SKU | Lids in bagasse, PET or PLA |
| Clamshells | 6 in, 8 in, 9 in; 1 or 3 compartments | One 20 ft FCL per SKU | Hinged, takeaway |
| Trays and containers | Rectangular, 500 ml to 1,000 ml | One 20 ft FCL per SKU | Meal prep, deli |
| Custom shapes | To drawing | Set by tooling cost | New mold 15 to 25 days |
Typical market ranges for planning, not quotes. Each manufacturer sets its own MOQ, price and lead time.
What to put in a bagasse RFQ.
Item and size
Shape, dimensions, compartments, weight per piece if you have a reference sample, and whether a lid is needed.
Performance
Hot or cold food, oil content, microwave or oven use, and whether you need a PFAS-free oil and water barrier.
Market and paperwork
Destination country, compostability certificate you need (BPI, OK compost INDUSTRIAL or HOME) and food-contact tests.
Branding
Plain, embossed logo or printed sleeve, and the carton marking. Attach artwork if you have it.
Volume
Quantity per SKU for the first order and the expected monthly or yearly volume.
Timing
When you need goods at port. Standard runs are 30 to 45 days from order confirmation, plus 20 to 30 days ocean freight.
We do not confirm certificates for any manufacturer. Ask for the original BPI or TUV certificate that names the exact item, and check it in the issuer database. The certificate guide explains how.
Bagasse sourcing questions.
What is the MOQ for bagasse tableware from Vietnam?
For stock shapes the usual starting point is one 20 ft container per SKU, although some manufacturers accept mixed containers of several SKUs. Custom shapes need a new mold, so the MOQ is set by how many pieces it takes to justify the tooling.
How long does a custom bagasse mold take?
New mold tooling typically takes 15 to 25 days, followed by samples from the new mold. Standard production is 30 to 45 days from order confirmation, plus 20 to 30 days of ocean freight to US East Coast or EU ports.
Is bagasse tableware compostable at home?
Most bagasse tableware is certified, if at all, for industrial composting (BPI in the US, TUV Austria OK compost INDUSTRIAL or EN 13432 in Europe). Some grades hold OK compost HOME. Ask the manufacturer which certificate covers the exact item you are buying.
Can bagasse be made PFAS-free?
Yes. Oil and water resistance can come from alternative additives instead of fluorinated chemistry. Specify PFAS-free in the RFQ and ask for a total fluorine test report on the item, since many US states and the EU restrict PFAS in food-contact packaging.
Quick bagasse RFQ.
Short version of the full RFQ form. We reply within 24 business hours.
Send one RFQ. Get up to three matched Vietnamese manufacturers.
Tell us the item, material, size, quantity and target market. We reply within 24 business hours with up to 3 manufacturers that fit, and you talk to them directly. Free for buyers, no commission on your order.