Biodegradable Plastic Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Process (Starch Based, PLA), By End Use (Packaging, Consumer Goods), By Region - Industry Forecast 2025-2032


Report ID: SQMIG15A2113 | Region: Global | Published Date: December, 2024
Pages: 270 |Tables: 92 |Figures: 76

Biodegradable Plastic Market Insights

Biodegradable Plastic Market size was valued at USD 5.43 Billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 5.95 Billion in 2024 to USD 12.29 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

Biodegradable plastics degrade in a particular medium such as water, soil, or compost under particular conditions and over the periods of time. From the past few years, biodegradable plastics are becoming popular replacements of regular plastic as consumers and governments around the globe demand green alternatives. Biodegradable plastics can be broken down by microbes, chewed up, and turned into biomass, water, and carbon dioxide, or in the absence of oxygen, methane rather than CO2.

US Biodegradable Plastic Market is poised to grow at a sustainable CAGR for the next forecast year.

Market snapshot - 2024-2031

Global Market Size

USD 4.9 billion

Largest Segment

Starch Blends

Fastest Growth

PLA

Growth Rate

9.5% CAGR

Global Biodegradable Plastic Market, 2021-2028 ($ Bn)
Country Share for Europe Region- 2021 (%)

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Biodegradable Plastic Market Segmental Analysis

Global Biodegradable Plastic Market is segmented by Process, End Use and Region. Based on Process, the market is segmented into Starch Based, Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT), Polybutylene Succinate (PBS), Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), Others. Based on End Use, the market is segmented into Packaging (Food Packaging, And Non-Food Packaging), Agriculture, Textiles, Consumer Goods, And Others. Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & and Africa.

By Type, Starch Blends are the Most popular Choice for Producing Biodegradable Plastic

Based on type, the starch blend is expected to remain the largest segment in the biodegradable plastic market throughout the forecast period 2022–2028, in terms of both value and volume. This can be attributed to easy and widescale availability of starch obtained from crops like corn and potato.

On the other hand, PLA is projected to witness the fastest growth in the biodegradable plastic market during the forecast period. The fastest growth of PLA material can be attributed to lower costs compared to any other type. PHA is also experience significant growth during the forecasted period as it has major application in medical field such as drug encapsulation & medical implants.

Global Biodegradable Plastic Market By Type , 2021(%)

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Biodegradable Plastic Market Regional Insights

As of 2021, Europe is dominating the global biodegradable plastic market by the virtue of high awareness among people toward plastic waste and strict ban imposed by European Union on single-use plastics. Moreover, the regional market is witnessing a high demand for biodegradable plastics coming from conventional end-user industries, such as packaging, agriculture, and textile. On the other hand, Asia Pacific is anticipated growth at the fastest CAGR in the global biodegradable plastic market.

Global Biodegradable Plastic Market By Geography, 2021 - 2028
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Biodegradable Plastic Market Dynamics

Biodegradable Plastic Market Driver

  • Increasing awareness about environment-friendly biodegradable plastics, favorable government policies, high consumer acceptance, legislative backing for developing degradable packaging materials, and availability of renewable raw material sources for production are some of the major factors driving growth of biodegradable plastic market. Many Developed and developing countries have already banned single-use plastic and are planning to impose stricter norms in the years to come. This banned has created an opportunity for the manufacturers to work towards more sustainable materials like biodegradable plastics.
  • Globally, numerous countries are targeting net zero-emission to prevent climate catastrophe. Apart from that, even companies are trying to achieve and focus more on a sustainable solution. From agricultural produce to ready to consume goods, all required packaging materials that can be replaced by biodegradable plastics. Thus, it is adding more value to the global biodegradable plastic market.

Biodegradable Plastic Market Restraint

  • Higher cost of biodegradable plastic products than regular plastic and it comes from high raw material prices and limited availability of raw materials.

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Biodegradable Plastic Market Competitive Landscape

The global biodegradable plastic market is fairly concentrated, with a few big and medium-sized market participants accounting for a large portion of market revenue. Major players in the global biodegradable plastic market are implementing numerous tactics, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic agreements and contracts, and the development and testing of biodegradable plastic platforms.

Biodegradable Plastic Market Top Players Company Profiles

  • Cargill Incorporated (USA) 
  • PTT MCC Biochem Co., Ltd. (Thailand) 
  • Biome Technologies plc (UK) 
  • Plantic Technologies Limited (Australia) 
  • BASF SE (Germany) 
  • Total Corbion PLA (Netherlands) 
  • NatureWorks LLC (USA) 
  • Eastman Chemical Company (USA) 
  • Trinseo (USA) 
  • Danimer Scientific (USA) 
  • Novamont S.p.A. (Italy) 
  • FKuR Kunststoff GmbH (Germany) 
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan) 
  • Cardia Bioplastics (Australia) 
  • TIPA Corporation Ltd. (Israel)

Biodegradable Plastic Market Recent Developments

  • In May 2022, Bormioli Pharma launched EcoPositive, which encompasses all of the company's sustainable packaging solutions, including recycled glass and plastics, bio-based, biodegradable, or compostable plastics, and innovative polymer goods.
  • In May 2022, CJ BIO, a division of CJ CheilJedang in South Korea, launched PHACT Marine Biodegradable Polymers, which are based on the company's patented polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) technology.

Biodegradable Plastic Key Market Trends

  • Industry trends are shifting toward bio-based products to reduce dependence on non-biodegradable plastics. However, most of the manufacturers in industries such as consumer goods, packaging, textile and agriculture are shifting toward bio-based plastic due to stringent regulations enforced by the government. Such factors are largely impacting the growth of biodegradable plastic market.
  • Non-decomposable plastics has become a global issue. Wherein, countries around the world are handling this problem by banning single-use plastics and promoting the use of biodegradable plastics. In addition to governments initiatives, consumers are willing to pay more for biodegradable plastics due to growing environmental friendliness.

Biodegradable Plastic Market SkyQuest Analysis

SkyQuest’s ABIRAW (Advanced Business Intelligence, Research & Analysis Wing) is our business information services team that collects, collates, co-relates and analyses the data collected by means of primary exploratory research backed by the robust secondary desk research.

According to our analysis of global biodegradable plastic market, there is a lot of research being done on biodegradable plastic. This type of plastic is made from plant-based materials, and it can break down in the environment much more easily than traditional plastic. This is important because it can help to reduce the amount of pollution that plastic creates. There are still some drawbacks to biodegradable plastic, though. For example, it is often more expensive than traditional plastic, and it doesn't always degrade as quickly as we would like.

Report Metric Details
Market size value in 2022 USD 4.9 billion
Market size value in 2031 USD 11.22 billion
Growth Rate 9.5%
Base year 2023
Forecast period 2024-2031
Forecast Unit (Value) USD Billion
Segments covered
  • Process
    • Starch Based, Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT), Polybutylene Succinate (PBS), Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), Others
  • End Use
    • Packaging (Food Packaging, and Non-Food Packaging), Agriculture, Textiles, Consumer Goods, and Others
Regions covered North America (US, Canada), Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Rest of Latin America), Middle East & Africa (South Africa, GCC Countries, Rest of MEA)
Companies covered
  • Cargill Incorporated (USA) 
  • PTT MCC Biochem Co., Ltd. (Thailand) 
  • Biome Technologies plc (UK) 
  • Plantic Technologies Limited (Australia) 
  • BASF SE (Germany) 
  • Total Corbion PLA (Netherlands) 
  • NatureWorks LLC (USA) 
  • Eastman Chemical Company (USA) 
  • Trinseo (USA) 
  • Danimer Scientific (USA) 
  • Novamont S.p.A. (Italy) 
  • FKuR Kunststoff GmbH (Germany) 
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan) 
  • Cardia Bioplastics (Australia) 
  • TIPA Corporation Ltd. (Israel)
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Table Of Content

Executive Summary

Market overview

  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Biodegradable Plastic Market Characteristics
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning

Parent Market Analysis

Market overview

Market size

  • Market Dynamics
    • Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
      • Drivers
      • Opportunities
      • Restraints
      • Challenges
  • SWOT Analysis

KEY MARKET INSIGHTS

  • Technology Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and details)
  • Pricing Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and pricing details)
  • Supply Chain Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Detailed Supply Chain Presentation)
  • Value Chain Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Detailed Value Chain Presentation)
  • Ecosystem Of the Market
    • Exhibit: Parent Market Ecosystem Market Analysis
    • Exhibit: Market Characteristics of Parent Market
  • IP Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of product/technology, patents filed, inventor/company name, acquiring firm)
  • Trade Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Import and Export data details)
  • Startup Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Emerging startups details)
  • Raw Material Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Mapping of key raw materials)
  • Innovation Matrix
    • (Exhibit: Positioning Matrix: Mapping of new and existing technologies)
  • Pipeline product Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of companies and pipeline products, regional mapping)
  • Macroeconomic Indicators

COVID IMPACT

  • Introduction
  • Impact On Economy—scenario Assessment
    • Exhibit: Data on GDP - Year-over-year growth 2016-2022 (%)
  • Revised Market Size
    • Exhibit: Data Table on Biodegradable Plastic Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Impact Of COVID On Key Segments
    • Exhibit: Data Table on Segment Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • COVID Strategies By Company
    • Exhibit: Analysis on key strategies adopted by companies

MARKET DYNAMICS & OUTLOOK

  • Market Dynamics
    • Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
      • Drivers
      • Opportunities
      • Restraints
      • Challenges
  • Regulatory Landscape
    • Exhibit: Data Table on regulation from different region
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porters Analysis
    • Competitive rivalry
      • Exhibit: Competitive rivalry Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Threat of substitute products
      • Exhibit: Threat of Substitute Products Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Bargaining power of buyers
      • Exhibit: buyers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Threat of new entrants
      • Exhibit: Threat of new entrants Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Bargaining power of suppliers
      • Exhibit: Threat of suppliers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
  • Skyquest special insights on future disruptions
    • Political Impact
    • Economic impact
    • Social Impact
    • Technical Impact
    • Environmental Impact
    • Legal Impact

Market Size by Region

  • Chart on Market share by geography 2021-2027 (%)
  • Data Table on Market share by geography 2021-2027(%)
  • North America
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • USA
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Canada
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Europe
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • Germany
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Spain
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • France
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • UK
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of Europe
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Asia Pacific
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • China
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • India
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Japan
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • South Korea
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Latin America
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • Brazil
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of South America
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA)
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • GCC Countries
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • South Africa
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of MEA
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)

KEY COMPANY PROFILES

  • Competitive Landscape
    • Total number of companies covered
      • Exhibit: companies covered in the report, 2021
    • Top companies market positioning
      • Exhibit: company positioning matrix, 2021
    • Top companies market Share
      • Exhibit: Pie chart analysis on company market share, 2021(%)

Methodology

For the Biodegradable Plastic Market, our research methodology involved a mixture of primary and secondary data sources. Key steps involved in the research process are listed below:

1. Information Procurement: This stage involved the procurement of Market data or related information via primary and secondary sources. The various secondary sources used included various company websites, annual reports, trade databases, and paid databases such as Hoover's, Bloomberg Business, Factiva, and Avention. Our team did 45 primary interactions Globally which included several stakeholders such as manufacturers, customers, key opinion leaders, etc. Overall, information procurement was one of the most extensive stages in our research process.

2. Information Analysis: This step involved triangulation of data through bottom-up and top-down approaches to estimate and validate the total size and future estimate of the Biodegradable Plastic Market.

3. Report Formulation: The final step entailed the placement of data points in appropriate Market spaces in an attempt to deduce viable conclusions.

4. Validation & Publishing: Validation is the most important step in the process. Validation & re-validation via an intricately designed process helped us finalize data points to be used for final calculations. The final Market estimates and forecasts were then aligned and sent to our panel of industry experts for validation of data. Once the validation was done the report was sent to our Quality Assurance team to ensure adherence to style guides, consistency & design.

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Global Biodegradable Plastic Market size was valued at USD 4.9 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 5.43 billion in 2023 to USD 11.22 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period (2024-2031).

The global biodegradable plastic market is fairly concentrated, with a few big and medium-sized market participants accounting for a large portion of market revenue. Major players in the global biodegradable plastic market are implementing numerous tactics, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic agreements and contracts, and the development and testing of biodegradable plastic platforms. 'Cargill Incorporated (USA) ', 'PTT MCC Biochem Co., Ltd. (Thailand) ', 'Biome Technologies plc (UK) ', 'Plantic Technologies Limited (Australia) ', 'BASF SE (Germany) ', 'Total Corbion PLA (Netherlands) ', 'NatureWorks LLC (USA) ', 'Eastman Chemical Company (USA) ', 'Trinseo (USA) ', 'Danimer Scientific (USA) ', 'Novamont S.p.A. (Italy) ', 'FKuR Kunststoff GmbH (Germany) ', 'Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan) ', 'Cardia Bioplastics (Australia) ', 'TIPA Corporation Ltd. (Israel)'

Increasing awareness about environment-friendly biodegradable plastics, favorable government policies, high consumer acceptance, legislative backing for developing degradable packaging materials, and availability of renewable raw material sources for production are some of the major factors driving growth of biodegradable plastic market. Many Developed and developing countries have already banned single-use plastic and are planning to impose stricter norms in the years to come. This banned has created an opportunity for the manufacturers to work towards more sustainable materials like biodegradable plastics.

Industry trends are shifting toward bio-based products to reduce dependence on non-biodegradable plastics. However, most of the manufacturers in industries such as consumer goods, packaging, textile and agriculture are shifting toward bio-based plastic due to stringent regulations enforced by the government. Such factors are largely impacting the growth of biodegradable plastic market.

As of 2021, Europe is dominating the global biodegradable plastic market by the virtue of high awareness among people toward plastic waste and strict ban imposed by European Union on single-use plastics. Moreover, the regional market is witnessing a high demand for biodegradable plastics coming from conventional end-user industries, such as packaging, agriculture, and textile. On the other hand, Asia Pacific is anticipated growth at the fastest CAGR in the global biodegradable plastic market.

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