Bioplastics in Europe industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value 2017-21, and forecast to 2026). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.
Key Highlights
- Bioplastics are a large family of different materials, and not just one single material. They comprise of a whole family of materials with different properties and applications. According to European Bioplastics, a plastic material is defined as a bioplastic if it is either biobased, biodegradable, or features both properties. The market is segmented into biodegradable plastics and biobased/non-biodegradable plastics. Biodegradable Plastics: Biodegradation is a chemical process during which microorganisms that are available in the environment convert materials into natural substances such as water, carbon dioxide, and compost (artificial additives are not needed). The process of biodegradation depends on the surrounding environmental conditions (e.g. location or temperature), on the material and on the application. Biobased/Non-Biodegradable: The term ‘biobased' means that the material or product is (partly) derived from biomass (plants). Biomass used for bioplastics stems from e.g. corn, sugarcane, or cellulose.
- The European bioplastics market had total revenues of $2.3bn in 2021, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.6% between 2016 and 2021.
- Market consumption volume increased with a CAGR of 13.6% between 2016 and 2021, to reach a total of 473.9 thousand tonnes in 2021.
- The value of the European bioplastics market grew by 12.2% in 2021.
Scope
- Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the bioplastics market in Europe
- Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the bioplastics market in Europe
- Leading company profiles reveal details of key bioplastics market players' global operations and financial performance
- Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Europe bioplastics market with five year forecasts
Reasons to Buy
- What was the size of the Europe bioplastics market by value in 2021?
- What will be the size of the Europe bioplastics market in 2026?
- What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Europe bioplastics market?
- How has the market performed over the last five years?
- Who are the top competitors in Europe's bioplastics market?
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Market Overview
3. Market Data
4. Market Segmentation
5. Market Outlook
6. Five Forces Analysis
7. Competitive Landscape
8. Company Profiles
9. Macroeconomic Indicators
10. Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- BASF SE
- Avantium NV
- Corbion N.V.
- Solvay S.A
