This report analyzes the global sustainable biopolymer market, based on segmentation of chemistry and application. These segmentations are further analyzed at global and regional levels.
The base year considered for analysis is 2021, while market estimates and forecasts are given from 2022 to 2027. The market estimates are only provided in terms of volume, kilotons and revenue in $ millions.
The scope for biodegradable polymers:
Based on chemistry, the market is segmented into:
- Polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT).
- Polybutylene succinate (PBS).
- Polylactic acid (PLA).
- Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA).
- Starch blends.
- Cellulose films.
Based on application, the market is segmented into:
- Flexible packaging.
- Rigid packaging.
- Agriculture.
- Consumer goods.
- Coatings and adhesives.
- Fibers.
- Electronics and electricals.
- Building and construction.
- Automotive and transport.
- Others.
The scope for bio-based polymers:
Based on chemistry, the market is segmented into:
- Polylactic acid (PLA).
- Starch blend.
- Bio-polyethylene (bio-PE).
- Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA).
- Bio-polyamides.
- Bio-polyvinyl chloride (bio-PVC).
- Bio-polytrimethylene terephthalate (bio-PTT).
- Cellulosic.
- Bio-polypropylene (bio-PP).
- Others.
Based on application, the market is segmented into:
- Flexible packaging.
- Rigid packaging.
- Consumer goods.
- Fibers.
- Electronics and electricals.
- Building and construction.
- Automotive and transport.
- Others.
Report Includes
- 63 data tables
- An up-to-date overview and analysis of the global market for sustainable biopolymers (including both the bio-based polymers and biodegradable polymers)
- Analyses of the global market trends, with historic market revenue data (sales figures) for 2021, estimates for 2022, forecasts for 2023, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2027
- Estimation of the actual market size and revenue forecast for both the biodegradable and bio-based polymers markets in value (USD millions) and volumetric (kilotons) terms, and their corresponding market share analysis based on chemistry, application, and region
- In-depth information (facts and figures) concerning the major factors influencing the progress of this market (benefits, and industry-specific challenges) with respect to specific growth trends, upcoming technologies, future prospects, and contributions to the overall market
- Highlights of emerging technology trends, opportunities and gaps estimating current and future demand for sustainable biopolymers, pricing and supply chain analysis, and the COVID-19 impact on this marketplace
- Analysis of the market opportunities with a holistic review of the Porter’s Five Forces analysis and PESTLE analysis considering both micro
- and macro
- environmental factors prevailing in the entire bioplastics industry
- Review of key recent patents granted related to biodegradable polymer technologies
- Identification of the major stakeholders and analysis of the competitive landscape based on recent market developments, segmental revenues, and company value share analysis
- Descriptive company profiles of the leading global players, including 3M Co., Amcor plc., Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM), BASF SE, Braskem, FKuR, PSM North America, and Toray Industries Inc.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Study Goals and Objectives
1.2 Reasons for Doing this Study
1.3 What's New in this Update?
1.4 Scope of Report
1.5 Information Sources
1.6 Research Methodology
1.7 Geographic Breakdown
1.8 Analyst's Credentials
1.9 Custom Research
1.10 Related Research Reports
Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
Chapter 3 Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Definition of Different Product Types
3.3 History of Bioplastics
3.3.1 History of Chemical Industry
3.4 Bio-Based Chemical Products
3.4.1 Traditional Chemical Products
3.5 Effects of Environmental/Exposure Conditions on Biodegradation
3.5.1 Background
3.5.2 Early Regulations
3.5.3 Significance of Moisture, Temperature And/Or Oxygen
3.5.4 Role of Microorganisms
3.5.5 Presence of Methane
3.5.6 Increasing Decomposition in Landfills
3.5.7 Function of Compost Operations
3.5.8 Other Factors
3.5.9 Conclusions
Chapter 4 Market Dynamics
4.1 Market Dynamics
4.1.1 Drivers
4.1.2 Market Drivers for Flexible Green Packaging
4.1.3 Challenges
4.1.4 Market Restraints for Flexible Green Packaging
4.2 Supply Chain Analysis
4.3 Global Flexible Green Packaging Industry
4.3.1 Product Life Cycle Analysis
4.3.2 Technological Advancements in Packaging
4.3.3 Nanotechnology
4.3.4 Recent Developments in Rigid Food Packaging
4.4 PESTLE Analysis, Global Plastic Bag and Pouch Market
4.4.1 Political
4.4.2 Economic
4.4.3 Social
4.4.4 Technological
4.4.5 Legal
4.4.6 Environmental
4.5 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.6 Covid-19 Impact on the Sustainable Biopolymers Market
4.7 Pricing Overview
Chapter 5 Market Analysis by Chemistry
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Biodegradable Polymers
5.2.1 Introduction
5.2.2 Terminology
5.2.3 Definition and Standard
5.2.4 Patents Related to Biodegradable Polymers
5.2.5 Chemical Types of Biodegradable Polymers
5.2.6 Sustainability
5.3 Bioplastics
5.3.1 Introduction
5.3.2 Recent Developments
5.3.3 Bioplastics Processing Technologies
5.3.4 Pros and Cons of Bioplastics
5.3.5 Issues Faced by Bioplastic
5.3.6 Global Outlook for Bioplastics
5.4 Alternative Chemical Products and Processing
5.4.1 Introduction
5.4.2 Need for Alternative Chemical Products
5.4.3 Environmental Impact
5.4.4 U.S. Bio-Based Alternative Chemical Products Market
Chapter 6 Market Analysis by Application
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Biodegradable Polymer Applications
6.1.2 Bio-Based Polymer Applications
6.2 Global Market for Flexible Green Packaging
6.2.1 Introduction
6.2.2 Green Polymers and Bioplastics
6.2.3 Types of Bioplastic Films
6.2.4 Bioplastics Film Applications
6.2.5 the U.S. Market
6.2.6 Asia-Pacific Market
6.3 Polymeric Foams
6.3.1 Bioplastics
6.3.2 Biodegradable Polymers
6.4 Blow-Molded Plastic Packaging
6.4.1 Bioplastics in Blow-Molded Plastic Packaging
6.4.2 Bioplastics Bottles
6.4.3 Bioplastic for Blow-Molding Applications
6.5 Plastics Compounding
6.5.1 Introduction
6.5.2 Biocompounds
6.5.3 Biodegradable Polymer Packaging
6.5.4 Market Overview
Chapter 7 Market Analysis by Region
7.1 Global Market
7.2 North America
7.3 Europe
7.4 Asia-Pacific
7.5 Middle East and Africa
7.6 Latin America
Chapter 8 Competitive Landscape
8.1 Market Competitiveness
8.2 Market Player Positioning
8.3 New Developments
Chapter 9 Company Profiles
- 3M
- Ag Processing Inc.
- Amcor plc
- Archer Daniels Midland Co. (Adm)
- American Packaging Corp.
- Anchor Packaging
- Basf Se
- Berry Global Inc.
- Biotec Biologische Naturverpackungen GmbH & Co. Kg.
- Braskem
- Chimei
- Cargill Inc.
- Cosmo Films Ltd.
- Er Carpenter Co.
- Ecolab Inc.
- Fkur
- Formosa Plastics Group
- Future Foam Inc.
- Filmquest Group Inc.
- Greiner Packaging International
- Gascogne Flexible
- Inteplast Group
- Kaneka Texas Corp.
- Novomer Inc.
- Novolex Holdings Inc.
- Natureworks LLC
- Plastomer Corp.
- Pactiv Inc.
- Primient Covation LLC
- Printpack Inc.
- Psm North America
- Saint-Gobain
- Sealed Air Corp.
- Swiss Pac
- Toray Industries, Inc.
- Teijin Fibers Ltd.
- Tekni-Plex Inc.
- Ube America Inc.
- Unitika Ltd.
- Wipak Group
- Winpak Portion Packaging
- Zeon Corp.
Chapter 10 Appendix: Acronyms
10.1 Acronyms
List of Tables
Summary Table A: Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Region, Through 2027
Summary Table B: Global Market for Bio-based Polymers, by Region, Through 2027
Table 1: Key ASTM Standards Related to Biodegradable Polymers
Table 2: Global Market Volumes of Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 3: Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 4: Global Market Volumes of Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 5: Global Market for Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 6: U.S. Market Volumes of Bio-based Alternative Chemicals, by Type, Through 2027
Table 7: U.S. Market for Bio-based Alternative Chemicals, by Type, Through 2027
Table 8: U.S. Market for Bio-based Feedstock for Production of Alternative Chemicals, by Type, Through 2027
Table 9: Global Market Volumes of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 10: Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 11: Global Market Volumes of Bio-based Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 12: Global Market for Bio-based Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 13: Global Market for Flexible Green Polymer and Bioplastic Packaging, by Application, Through 2027
Table 14: Global Market for Flexible Green Polymer and Bioplastic Packaging, by Type, Through 2027
Table 15: Global Market for Flexible Green Polymer and Bioplastic Packaging, by Region, Through 2027
Table 16: U.S. Market for High-Performance Bioplastic Films, by Application, Through 2027
Table 17: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of High-Performance Bioplastic Films, by Application, Through 2027
Table 18: Examples of Bioplastics
Table 19: Global Market for Biodegradable Polymer Packaging, by Type, Through 2027
Table 20: North American Market Volumes of Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 21: North American Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 22: North American Market Volumes of Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 23: North American Market for Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 24: North American Market Volumes of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 25: North American Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 26: North American Market Volumes of Bio-based Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 27: North American Market for Bio-based Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 28: European Market Volumes of Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 29: European Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 30: European Market Volumes of Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 31: European Market for Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 32: European Market Volumes of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 33: European Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 34: European Market Volumes of Bio-based Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 35: European Market for Bio-based Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 36: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 37: Asia-Pacific Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 38: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 39: Asia-Pacific Market for Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 40: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 41: Asia-Pacific Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 42: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Bio-based Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 43: Asia-Pacific Market for Bio-based Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 44: Middle Eastern and African Market Volumes of Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 45: Middle Eastern and African Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 46: Middle Eastern and African Market Volumes of Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 47: Middle Eastern and African Market for Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 48: Middle Eastern and African Market Volumes of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 49: Middle Eastern and African Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 50: Middle Eastern and African Market Volumes of Bio-based Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 51: Middle Eastern and African Market for Bio-based Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 52: Latin American Market Volumes of Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 53: Latin American Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 54: Latin American Market Volumes of Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 55: Latin American Market for Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, Through 2027
Table 56: Latin American Market Volumes of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 57: Latin American Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 58: Latin American Market Volumes of Bio-based Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 59: Latin American Market for Bio-based Polymers, by Application, Through 2027
Table 60: Key Developments, Global Sustainable Biopolymers Market, 2019-2023
Table 61: Acronyms Used in This Report
List of Figures
Summary Figure A: Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Region, 2021-2027
Summary Figure B: Global Market for Bio-based Polymers, by Region, 2021-2027
Figure 1: Chemical Manufacturing Flow Chart
Figure 2: Market Dynamics: Drivers and Challenges in Sustainable Biopolymers Market
Figure 3: Supply Chain Analysis: Sustainable Biopolymers
Figure 4: Product Life Cycle
Figure 5: PESTLE Analysis for Global Plastic Bag and Pouch Market for 2021
Figure 6: Porter's Five Forces Analysis: Global Sustainable Biopolymers Market
Figure 7: Categories, Biodegradable Polymers
Figure 8: Biomass Segment Types
Figure 9: Global Market Shares of Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, 2021
Figure 10: Global Market Shares of Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, 2021
Figure 11: U.S. Market for Bio-based Alternative Chemicals, by Type, 2021-2027
Figure 12: U.S. Market for Bio-based Feedstock for Production of Alternative Chemicals, by Type, 2021-2027
Figure 13: Global Market Shares of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, 2021
Figure 14: Global Market Shares of Bio-based Polymers, by Application, 2021
Figure 15: Global Market for Flexible Green Polymer and Bioplastic Packaging, by Application, 2021-2027
Figure 16: Global Market for Flexible Green Polymer and Bioplastic Packaging, by Type, 2021-2027
Figure 17: Global Market for Flexible Green Polymer and Bioplastic Packaging, by Region, 2021-2027
Figure 18: Global Market for Biodegradable Polymer Packaging, by Type, 2021-2027
Figure 19: North American Market Shares of Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, 2021
Figure 20: North American Market Shares of Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, 2021
Figure 21: North American Market Shares of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, 2021
Figure 22: North American Market Shares of Bio-based Polymers, by Application, 2021
Figure 23: European Market Shares of Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, 2021
Figure 24: European Market Shares of Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, 2021
Figure 25: European Market Shares of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, 2021
Figure 26: European Market Shares of Bio-based Polymers, by Application, 2021
Figure 27: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, 2021
Figure 28: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, 2021
Figure 29: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, 2021
Figure 30: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Bio-based Polymers, by Application, 2021
Figure 31: Middle Eastern and African Market Shares of Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, 2021
Figure 32: Middle Eastern and African Market Shares of Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, 2021
Figure 33: Middle Eastern and African Market Shares of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, 2021
Figure 34: Middle Eastern and African Market Shares of Bio-based Polymers, by Application, 2021
Figure 35: Latin American Market Shares of Biodegradable Polymers, by Chemistry, 2021
Figure 36: Latin American Market Shares of Bio-based Polymers, by Chemistry, 2021
Figure 37: Latin American Market Shares of Biodegradable Polymers, by Application, 2021
Figure 38: Latin American Market Shares of Bio-based Polymers, by Application, 202a1
Figure 39: Market Entry Strategies: Suggestions for Small and Medium-Sized Players
Figure 40: Market Player Positioning: Sustainable Biopolymers, 2021
Figure 41: 3M: Net Sales, 2019-2021
Figure 42: 3M: Sales Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 43: Amcor plc: Net Sales, 2020-2022
Figure 44: Amcor plc: Sales Share, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 45: Amcor plc: Sales Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 46: Amcor plc: Net Sales, 2019-2021
Figure 47: Berry Global Inc.: Net Sales, 2019-2021
Figure 48: Berry Global Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Executive Summary
Rising concern about the escalating price of fossil fuels and its impact on the environment has made it necessary to search for substitutes for petrochemical-based plastics. Biodegradable polymers comprise only one subcategory of degradable polymers and bio-resins. The ISO and the ASTM broadly define degradable polymers as, “…polymers that are designed to undergo a chemical change under specific conditions, resulting in a loss of some properties.” Biodegradable polymers are designed to degrade via action of living organisms such as bacteria, fungi and algae. Bioplastics are polymers derived from bio-based sources. Bioplastic can be biodegradable or non-biodegradable and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
A significant change is occurring in the global polymer industry. The demand for polymers derived from renewable resources and biodegradable polymers are growing. Due to rapid advancements in biotechnology, many bioplastics (such as polylactides and polyhydroxyalkanoates) have been developed.
In 2021, about 12% of total annual crude oil consumption in the U.S. was used to produce plastic. With the price volatility of crude, the supply and economic stability of plastic packaging remains uncertain. Plastic packaging products are toxic to both the environment and human health, if not biodegradable. Non-biodegradable plastic packaging results in land and water clogs, degrading the environment health. Demand for bioplastics and biodegradable plastics are on the rise.
Bioplastic or green polymer packaging is material produced from biomass, is biodegradable or is both. Bioplastics are also produced from fossil-based raw materials provided that the end products are biodegradable. The market penetration of bioplastic materials has been substantially low in the last decade. Only 2.4 million tons of bioplastic material was produced in 2021, compared to 390 million tons of plastic material produced during the same period. With the growing availability of raw materials and diverging product portfolios of bioplastic and green polymer materials, demand is projected to be on the rise during the forecast period. Major development of biopolymer and green plastic is primarily expected in Europe, due to the growing importance of bioeconomics in the European Union. Europe is a major hub for the entire bioplastics industry; it ranks highest in research and development.
COVID-19 impacted demand for biopolymers by slowing R&D activities due to economic slowdown and restriction on employee work. The pandemic had a negative impact on the growth of biodegradable polymers, bioplastics and related end-use industries.
Companies Mentioned
- 3M
- Ag Processing Inc.
- Amcor plc
- Archer Daniels Midland Co. (Adm)
- American Packaging Corp.
- Anchor Packaging
- Basf Se
- Berry Global Inc.
- Biotec Biologische Naturverpackungen GmbH & Co. Kg.
- Braskem
- Chimei
- Cargill Inc.
- Cosmo Films Ltd.
- Er Carpenter Co.
- Ecolab Inc.
- Fkur
- Formosa Plastics Group
- Future Foam Inc.
- Filmquest Group Inc.
- Greiner Packaging International
- Gascogne Flexible
- Inteplast Group
- Kaneka Texas Corp.
- Novomer Inc.
- Novolex Holdings Inc.
- Natureworks LLC
- Plastomer Corp.
- Pactiv Inc.
- Primient Covation LLC
- Printpack Inc.
- Psm North America
- Saint-Gobain
- Sealed Air Corp.
- Swiss Pac
- Toray Industries, Inc.
- Teijin Fibers Ltd.
- Tekni-Plex Inc.
- Ube America Inc.
- Unitika Ltd.
- Wipak Group
- Winpak Portion Packaging
- Zeon Corp.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 169 |
| Published | March 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2022 - 2027 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 4.8 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 14.4 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 24.8% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 42 |
