The global bio-based polymer market size was valued at USD 8.50 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, the analyst estimates the market to reach USD 13.62 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.38% from 2025-2033. Asia Pacific currently dominates the market in 2024. The implementation of various government regulations and policies, growing demand for sustainable packaging, increasing investment in bioplastic production, and rapid advancements in bio-based polymer materials, are some of the factors propelling the market forward.
Bio based polymers refer to resins obtained from biological resources, such as algae, microorganisms, and plants. Synthetized directly or via monomer synthesis followed by polymerization, the primary biomass feedstock used in their manufacturing generally includes biogenic by-products, especially glycerol from biodiesel production. Since these polymers can help replace fossil carbon in the production process with renewable carbon from biomass, they are popularly used as an alternative solution for conventional plastics.
Some of the advantages offered by these polymers include improved resistance to food fats, excellent clarity and gloss, a high aroma barrier, and exceptional twist retention and printability. As a result, bio based polymers find widespread applications across a broad array of industries, including food and beverages (F&B), agriculture, textiles, electronics, packaging, and healthcare.
The market is further driven by the escalating shift toward green chemicals in multiple end-use industries. Some of the other factors contributing to the market growth include the augmenting preference for green polyethylene (PE) prepared using the process of microbial fermentation and the growing awareness regarding the ease of disposing biodegradable polymers.
Bio based polymers refer to resins obtained from biological resources, such as algae, microorganisms, and plants. Synthetized directly or via monomer synthesis followed by polymerization, the primary biomass feedstock used in their manufacturing generally includes biogenic by-products, especially glycerol from biodiesel production. Since these polymers can help replace fossil carbon in the production process with renewable carbon from biomass, they are popularly used as an alternative solution for conventional plastics.
Some of the advantages offered by these polymers include improved resistance to food fats, excellent clarity and gloss, a high aroma barrier, and exceptional twist retention and printability. As a result, bio based polymers find widespread applications across a broad array of industries, including food and beverages (F&B), agriculture, textiles, electronics, packaging, and healthcare.
Bio-Based Polymer Market Trends:
The market is majorly driven by an enhanced focus on sustainable development. With the rising focus on reducing the dependency on conventional plastics, numerous global organizations are now promoting the uptake of biodegradable food-grade alternatives for beverage and snack packaging. Moreover, favorable policies and regulations undertaken by several government bodies across the globe are creating lucrative opportunities for key players in the market. Governments are not only discouraging the adoption of synthetic polymers but also implementing additional charges on the usage of conventional plastics in shopping and packaging applications.The market is further driven by the escalating shift toward green chemicals in multiple end-use industries. Some of the other factors contributing to the market growth include the augmenting preference for green polyethylene (PE) prepared using the process of microbial fermentation and the growing awareness regarding the ease of disposing biodegradable polymers.
Key Market Segmentation:
This report provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global bio-based polymer market, along with forecast at the global, regional, and country levels from 2025-2033. The market has been categorized based on type and application.Breakup by Type:
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Polyamide (PA)
- Polylactic Acid (PLA)
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- Others
Breakup by Application:
- Packaging
- Textile
- Automotive
- Industrial
- Agriculture
- Others
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Arkema S.A., BASF SE, Biome Bioplastics Limited, Corbion N.V., FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, Kuraray Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, Novamont S.p.A., Rodenburg Productie B.V., thyssenkrupp AG and Toray Industries Inc.Key Questions Answered in This Report:
- What is bio-based polymer?
- How big is the global bio-based polymer market?
- What is the expected growth rate of the global bio-based polymer market during 2025-2033?
- What are the key factors driving the global bio-based polymer market?
- What is the leading segment of the global bio-based polymer market based on type?
- What is the leading segment of the global bio-based polymer market based on application?
- What are the key regions in the global bio-based polymer market?
- Who are the key players/companies in the global bio-based polymer market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface3 Executive Summary10 Value Chain Analysis12 Price Analysis
2 Scope and Methodology
4 Introduction
5 Global Bio-Based Polymer Market
6 Market Breakup by Type
7 Market Breakup by Application
8 Market Breakup by Region
9 SWOT Analysis
11 Porters Five Forces Analysis
13 Competitive Landscape
List of Figures
List of Tables
Companies Mentioned
- Arkema S.A.
- BASF SE
- Biome Bioplastics Limited
- Corbion N.V.
- FKuR Kunststoff GmbH
- Kuraray Co. Ltd.
- Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
- Novamont S.p.A.
- Rodenburg Productie B.V.
- thyssenkrupp AG
- Toray Industries Inc.
Methodology
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 138 |
| Published | April 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2024 - 2033 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 8.5 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 13.62 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 5.4% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 11 |
