Global Markets and Technologies for Bioplastics

Report Code: PLS050G

Publish Date: Mar 2025

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Plastics

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Report Highlights

The global market volume for bioplastics is estimated to increase from 2,431.9 kilotons in 2024 to reach 5,634.6 kilotons by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3% from 2024 through 2029.

Report Includes

  • 132 data tables and 51 additional tables
  • A review of the global market for bioplastics and related technologies
  • Analyses of the global market trends, with sales data for 2023, estimates for 2024, forecasts for 2028, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2029
  • Forecast for the global bioplastics market, and a corresponding market share analysis by material type, type, application, end-use industry and region
  • Emerging technologies, and market trends in terms of opportunities and gaps in the demand for bioplastic materials
  • Identification of the companies best positioned to meet this demand due to their proprietary technologies, new products and strategic alliances
  • Analysis of the industry value chain, the demand-supply gap, and factors driving the growth of the market for polymer materials
  • A patent analysis with emphasis on emerging technologies and new developments in the market
  • A discussion of the industry’s ESG challenges and practices
  • Market share analysis of the key companies of the industry and coverage of their proprietary technologies, strategic alliances, and other market strategies
  • Company profiles of major companies, including BASF, Arkema, LG Chem, Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp. and LyondellBasell Industries

Report Scope

This report will include details regarding various raw material types, applications and end-use industries for bioplastics. Estimated volumes, measured in kilotons, are based on manufacturers’ total production. The report includes comprehensive information regarding the bioplastics industry and its end users.

The global bioplastics market is segmented into:

  • Raw materials: Sugarcane, corn starch, cassava and others.
  • Type: (Biodegradable and biobased/non-degradable.
  • Application: Films, bottles and containers, interior components, exterior parts, nonwoven textiles, electronics casings and others.
  • End use: Packaging, textile, consumer goods, automotive, agriculture, electronics, building and constructions, and others.
  • Region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa.

Report Synopsis

Report Metrics Details
Base year considered 2023
Forecast period considered 2024-2029
Base year market size 2060.9 Kilotons
Market size forecast 5634.6 Kilotons
Growth rate CAGR of 18.3% for the forecast period of 2024-2029
Units considered Kilotons
Segments covered Raw Material Type, Type, Application, End Use Industry
Regions covered North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa
Countries covered U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the U.K., Portugal, Sweden, Hungary, Romania, the Czech Republic, China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru
Key Market Drivers
  • Carbon Neutrality and Mounting Bioplastic Consumption
  • Growing Bioplastic End-Use Applications
Companies studied
ARKEMABASF
BIOME BIOPLASTICSCARDIA BIOPLASTICS
DANIMER SCIENTIFICLG CHEM
LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS B.V.NATUREWORKS LLC.
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL GROUP CORP.NOVAMONT S.P.A.
PLANTICSABIC
TORAY INDUSTRIES INC.TOTALENERGIES CORBION
ZHEJIANG HISUN BIOMATERIALS CO. LTD.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In terms of volume, the global bioplastics market is projected to grow from 2,060.9 kilotons in 2023 to 5,634.6 kilotons in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3% during the forecast period.
The key factors driving the growth of the bioplastics market include:
  • Carbon neutrality targets lead to mounting bioplastic consumption.
  • Growing end-use applications of bioplastics.
The bioplastics market is segmented on the basis of raw material types, types, applications, and end-use industries. By raw material types, it is segmented into four major segments: corn starch, sugarcane, cassava, and others. In terms of types, the global bioplastics market is segmented into two foremost segments: biodegradable and biobased/non-degradable. Furthermore, biodegradable is sub-segmented into six types: PLA, starch blends, PHA, PBAT, cellulose films, and PBS. Likewise, biobased/non-degradable is sub-segmented into six types: PA, PTT, PE, PET, PP, and others. In terms of applications, the global bioplastics market is segmented into seven major segments: films, bottles & containers, interior components, exterior parts, nonwoven textiles, electronics casings, and others. End-use industries are segmented into eight major segments: packaging, textile, consumer goods, automotive, agriculture, electronics, building & construction, and others. Furthermore, packaging is sub-segmented into two types: flexible and rigid.
The packaging segment will dominate by the end of 2029.
Asia-Pacific holds the highest share of the market. The Asia-Pacific market is lucrative for producers. Rapid industrialization and growing consumption of packed foods create the demand for bioplastics in the Asia-Pacific market. Moreover, the rise in income among middle-class families and urbanization are increasing bioplastic consumption in Asia-Pacific countries. The technologically advanced practices in the automotive and agriculture industries are driving the bioplastics market in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Table of Contents

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Global Markets and Technologies for Bioplastics148Free
Chapter- 1: Executive Summary4Free
Chapter- 2: Market Overview 2Free
Chapter- 3: Market Dynamics5Free
Chapter- 4: Regulatory Landscape2Free
Chapter- 5: Emerging Technologies and Developments 5Free
Chapter- 6: Supply Chain Analysis of the Global Bioplastics Markets3Free
Chapter- 7: Market Segmentation Analysis80Free
Chapter- 8: Competitive Intelligence3Free
Chapter- 9: Sustainability in Bioplastics: Environmental, Social and Governance Perspective6Free
Chapter- 10: Appendix38Free
Published - Dec-2021| Analyst - BCC Publishing| Code - PLS050F

Report Highlights

The global bioplastics market volume should reach 3.3 million metric tons by 2026 from 2.2 million metric tons in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3% for the forecast period of 2021 to 2026.

Published - Feb-2019| Analyst - Jason Chen| Code - PLS050E

Report Highlights

The global bioplastics market should reach 2.7 million metric tons by 2023 from 1.6 million metric tons in 2018 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7% for the period 2018-2023.

Published - Jun-2016| Analyst - Jason Chen| Code - PLS050D

Report Highlights

The global bioplastic market totaled 1.6 million metric tons in 2015 and should total nearly 6.1 million metric tons in 2020, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.0% for the five-year period, 2015 to 2020.

Published - Jun-2014| Analyst - Jason Chen| Code - PLS050C

Report Highlights

The global bioplastic demand totaled 1.1 million metric tons in 2013. This is expected to reach 1.4 million metric tons in 2014 and about 6 million metric tons in 2019, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.7% for the five-year period, 2014 to 2019.

Published - Feb-2012| Analyst - Doug Smock| Code - PLS050B

Report Highlights

The global use of bioplastics was 0.64 million metric tons in 2010 and 0.85 million metric tons in 2011. BCC expects that the use of bioplastics will increase up to 3.7 million metric tons by 2016, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.3%.

Published - Sep-2010| Analyst - Doug Smock| Code - PLS050A

Report Highlights

  • Bioplastics will grow at a significant pace over the next 5 years. The total worldwide use of bioplastics is valued at 571,712 metric tons in 2010. This usage is expected to grow at a 41.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2010 through 2015, to reach 3,230,660 metric tons in 2015.
  • By 2010, ready access to crops such as soybeans, corn, and sugarcane moved the United States strongly into bioplastics. North American usage is estimated at 258,180 metric tons in 2010 and is expected to increase at a 41.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach 1,459,040 metric tons in 2015.
  • Use of bioplastics got off to a faster start in Europe than in the United States. European usage is now reported at 175,320 metric tons in 2010 and is expected to increase at a 33.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach 753,760 metric tons in 2015. 

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