Biodegradable Plastics Market: By Product, By Application, and Geography  

Biodegradable Plastics Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Product (PLA, PHA, PBS, PBAT, Starch Based, Polycaprolactone, Others), By Application (Packaging, Consumer Goods, Textiles, Agriculture & Horticulture, Others), and Region  

Biodegradable Plastics Market size was valued at US$ 2.76 billion in 2022. It is expected to reach US$ 8.42 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 19.2%  from 2023-2029. Biodegradable polymers are those that break down into water, carbon dioxide, and biomass when exposed to living creatures, most commonly bacteria. Petrochemicals, microorganisms, renewable raw materials, or mixtures of all three are frequently used to make biodegradable polymers. Although they have certain similarities, the terms bioplastic and biodegradable plastic are not interchangeable.

Certain biodegradable plastics are totally petroleum-based, and not all bioplastic plastics made partially or entirely from biomass are biodegradable. Solutions like employing bioplastics are being researched and used increasingly frequently as businesses want to project a green image. There is significant disagreement over what constitutes a bioplastic. The term is widely used to describe a broad spectrum of varied products that can be biobased, biodegradable, or both. Factors such as customers shifting preferences towards eco-friendly plastic products, rising demand for biodegradable plastics in agricultural and packaging sectors are fuelling the growth of the market. However, high cost of biodegradable plastics compared to that of conventional plastics and lack of technology are restricting the market growth.  

Global Biodegradable Plastics Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

19.2%

Largest Market

Asia Pacific

Fastest Growing Market

Asia-Pacific

Biodegradable Plastics Market Dynamics

Governments prohibiting the use of single-use plastic among public regarding ill-effects of plastic waste is stimulating market growth. The stringent regulations by various governments and federal agencies with an objective to reduce plastic waste and promote biodegradable plastics usage in packaging are boosting the demand of this market. The regulations related to green packaging is increasing. As a result, various FMCG companies are required to adopt biodegradable packaging to comply with the standards, which in turn, is propelling the growth of this market.

Global Biodegradable Plastics Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market Size in 2022

US$ 2.76 billion

Market Size in 2028

US$ 8.42 billion

Market CAGR

19.2%

By Type

  • PBAT
  • PBS
  • PHA
  • Starch Based
  • PLA
  • Others

By End-User

  • Packaging
  • Consumer Durables
  • Agriculture
  • Others

Key Features of the Report

  • The report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2018-2022) and forecast (2023-2029)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor's overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments and startup's details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario
  • The report analyses the impact of the socio-political environment through PESTLE Analysis and competition through Porter's Five Force Analysis in addition to recent technology advancements and innovations in the market

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The biodegradable plastics market size was valued at US$ 2.76 billion in 2022

The report covers the five regions and 15+ countries market data: North America (United States, Canada), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and United Kingdom (UK), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia & New Zealand), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina) and Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa).

The biodegradable plastics market key players are Total Corbion PLA, Toray Industries, Plantic Technologies, Novamont S.P.A., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

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1. Executive Summary
2. Biodegradable Plastics Market Introduction
2.1. Biodegradable Plastics Market Taxonomy
2.2. Biodegradable Plastics Market Definitions
2.2.1. By Product
2.2.2. By Application
3. Biodegradable Plastics Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Biodegradable Plastics Market Dynamic Factors - Impact Analysis
3.6. Biodegradable Plastics Market Competition Landscape
4. Biodegradable Plastics Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029
4.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%)
4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5. Biodegradable Plastics Market, By Product, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.1. PLA
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.2. PHA
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.3. PBS
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.4. PBAT
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.5. Starch Based
5.5.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.6. Polycaprolactone
5.6.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.6.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.7. others
5.7.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.7.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.7.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6. Biodegradable Plastics Market Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029
6.1. Packaging
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.2. Consumer Goods
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.3. Textiles
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.4. Agriculture & Horticulture
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.5. Others
6.5.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7. Biodegradable Plastics Market Forecast, By Region, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.1. Indonesia
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.2. Philippines
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.3. Singapore
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.4. Thailand & Vietnam
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.5. Malaysia
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.6. Rest of SEA
7.6.1. Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.6.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.7. Biodegradable Plastics Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product, Application, and Country, 2023 - 2029
8. Indonesia Biodegradable Plastics Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.1. By Product Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
8.1.1. PLA
8.1.2. PHA
8.1.3. PBS
8.1.4. PBAT
8.1.5. Starch Based
8.1.6. Polycaprolactone
8.1.7. others
8.2. Application Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
8.2.1. Packaging
8.2.2. Consumer Goods
8.2.3. Textiles
8.2.4. Agriculture & Horticulture
8.2.5. Others
8.3. Indonesia Biodegradable Plastics Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product and Application, 2023 - 2029
8.4. Indonesia Biodegradable Plastics Market Dynamics Trends
9. Philippines Biodegradable Plastics Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
9.1. By Product Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
9.1.1. PLA
9.1.2. PHA
9.1.3. PBS
9.1.4. PBAT
9.1.5. Starch Based
9.1.6. Polycaprolactone
9.1.7. others
9.2. Application Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
9.2.1. Packaging
9.2.2. Consumer Goods
9.2.3. Textiles
9.2.4. Agriculture & Horticulture
9.2.5. Others
9.3. Philippines Biodegradable Plastics Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product and Application, 2023 - 2029
9.4. Philippines Biodegradable Plastics Market Dynamics Trends
10. Singapore Biodegradable Plastics Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
10.1. By Product Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
10.1.1. PLA
10.1.2. PHA
10.1.3. PBS
10.1.4. PBAT
10.1.5. Starch Based
10.1.6. Polycaprolactone
10.1.7. others
10.2. Application Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
10.2.1. Packaging
10.2.2. Consumer Goods
10.2.3. Textiles
10.2.4. Agriculture & Horticulture
10.2.5. Others
10.3. Singapore Biodegradable Plastics Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product and Application, 2023 - 2029
10.4. Singapore Biodegradable Plastics Market Dynamics Trends
11. THAILAND & VIETNAM Biodegradable Plastics Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
11.1. By Product Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
11.1.1. PLA
11.1.2. PHA
11.1.3. PBS
11.1.4. PBAT
11.1.5. Starch Based
11.1.6. Polycaprolactone
11.1.7. others
11.2. Application Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
11.2.1. Packaging
11.2.2. Consumer Goods
11.2.3. Textiles
11.2.4. Agriculture & Horticulture
11.2.5. Others
11.3. THAILAND & VIETNAM Biodegradable Plastics Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product and Application, 2023 - 2029
11.4. THAILAND & VIETNAM Biodegradable Plastics Market Dynamics Trends
12. Malaysia Biodegradable Plastics Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
12.1. By Product Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
12.1.1. PLA
12.1.2. PHA
12.1.3. PBS
12.1.4. PBAT
12.1.5. Starch Based
12.1.6. Polycaprolactone
12.1.7. others
12.2. Application Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
12.2.1. Packaging
12.2.2. Consumer Goods
12.2.3. Textiles
12.2.4. Agriculture & Horticulture
12.2.5. Others
12.3. Malaysia Biodegradable Plastics Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product and Application, 2023 - 2029
12.4. Malaysia Biodegradable Plastics Market Dynamics Trends
13. Rest of SEA Biodegradable Plastics Market Analysis, 2018 - 2022 and Forecast, 2023 - 2029 (Revenue, USD Mn)
13.1. By Product Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
13.1.1. PLA
13.1.2. PHA
13.1.3. PBS
13.1.4. PBAT
13.1.5. Starch Based
13.1.6. Polycaprolactone
13.1.7. others
13.2. Application Analysis 2018 - 2022 and Forecast 2023 - 2029 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
13.2.1. Packaging
13.2.2. Consumer Goods
13.2.3. Textiles
13.2.4. Agriculture & Horticulture
13.2.5. Others
13.3. Rest of SEA Biodegradable Plastics Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product and Application, 2023 - 2029
13.4. Rest of SEA Biodegradable Plastics Market Dynamics Trends
14. Competition Landscape
14.1. Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
14.2. Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Analysis, Application & Service Offerings, Key Developments, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis)
14.2.1. NatureWorks
14.2.2. BASF SE
14.2.3. Total Corbion PLA
14.2.4. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
14.2.5. Biome Bioplastics
14.2.6. Bio-On
14.2.7. Novamont S.P.A
14.2.8. Plantic Technologies
14.2.9. Danimer Scientific
14.2.10. Toray Industries
15. Research Methodology
16. Key Assumptions and Acronyms

Key Market Players

  • BASF SE
  • Natureworks
  • Total Corbion PLA
  • Toray Industries
  • Plantic Technologies
  • Novamont S.P.A.
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
  • Danimer Scientific
  • Bio-On
  • Biome Bioplastics

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