Bio-Based Materials Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The bio-based materials market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $38.16 billion in 2024 to $47.97 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to government incentives, rising environmental awareness, volatility in fossil fuel prices, increasing demand for sustainable solutions, growing consumer preference for eco-friendly products.

The bio-based materials market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $106.69 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to government incentives, rising environmental awareness, volatility in fossil fuel prices, increasing demand for sustainable solutions, growing consumer preference for eco-friendly products. Major trends in the forecast period include development of novel bio-based materials, adoption of bio-based packaging solutions, integration of bio-based materials in construction sector, rise of bio-based materials in medical applications, adoption of bio-based packaging solutions.

Increasing environmental awareness is expected to propel the growth of the bio-based materials market going forward. Environmental awareness refers to the understanding and recognition of environmental issues, including their causes, consequences, and potential solutions. the rise in environmental concerns has created a conducive environment for the growth of the bio-based material market, driven by a combination of regulatory support, consumer awareness, corporate responsibility, and advancements in sustainable technologies. Bio-based materials plays a pivotal role in increasing environmental awareness by promoting sustainable alternatives to traditional materials, reducing carbon emissions, and mitigating environmental degradation. For instance, in May 2023, according to a publication by the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based intergovernmental organization, global energy investment in clean energy witnessed a significant increase from 1.4 trillion USD in 2021 to 1.74 trillion USD in 2023. Therefore, increasing environmental awareness is driving the growth of the bio-based materials market.

Major companies operating in the bio-based materials market are increasing their focus on developing advanced solutions and products, such as circular propylene glycol solutions, to gain a competitive edge in the market. Propylene glycol (PG) solutions are utilized in various industries for different purposes. For instance, in September 2023, The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), a US-based multinational corporation that provides raw materials and chemicals, launched new lower-carbon, bio-based, and circular propylene glycol (PG) solutions featuring innovative technologies. This platform leverages innovative technologies such as Decarbia, Ecolibrium, and Renuva to offer reduced carbon footprints, bio-based content, and circular economy benefits. This product represents a significant advancement in the bio-based materials market, providing sustainable alternatives that contribute to lower carbon emissions, promote renewable resources, and support the transition towards a circular economy.

In January 2023, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., a Japan-based chemical products company, acquired FBSciences Holdings Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enriches Sumitomo's bio-based materials portfolio, incorporating advanced biostimulants and biopesticides, thereby fostering sustainable solutions in agriculture, public health, and forest health and contributing to the overall growth and innovation in the bio-based materials market. FBSciences Holdings Inc. is a US-based company that provides climate-smart biorationals for agriculture, including bio-based materials such as biostimulants and biopesticides.

Major companies operating in the bio-based materials market are China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), BASF SE, Sumitomo Chemical, Evonik Industries AG, Covestro AG, Braskem, Toray Industries Inc., Mitsui Chemicals, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Arkema SA, Eastman Chemical Company, DSM, LANXESS, Huntsman Corporation, Tosoh Corporation, Lubrizol, Clariant AG, Plastipak Holdings Inc., Corbion N.V., Japan Polypropylene Corporation, RAMPF Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Manali Petrochemical, RadiciGroup, Biobased Technologies, Virent Inc., TSE Industries Inc., Avantium, Anellotech Inc., Gevo Inc.

Europe was the largest region in the bio-based materials market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the bio-based materials market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the bio-based materials market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The bio-based materials market consists of sales of sustainable foam, renewable fibers, eco-friendly packaging, and green thermoplastics. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Bio-based materials are materials derived from renewable biomass sources such as plants, animals, or microorganisms. These materials offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based materials, contributing to sustainability and reducing carbon footprints across various industries.

The main types of bio-based materials are bio-based polyurethane, bio-based paraxylene, bio-based polypropylene, bio-based polyamides, and others. Bio-based polyurethane is a sustainable polymer derived from renewable resources like plant oils or biomass, offering versatile applications in foam production, coatings, and adhesives. It is used for rigid packaging, flexible packaging, electrics and electronics, consumer goods, automotive and transport, and others, and it used in food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, automotive, textiles, agriculture, and others.

The main types of bio-based materials are bio-based polyurethane, bio-based paraxylene, bio-based polypropylene, bio-based polyamides, and others. Bio-based polyurethane is a sustainable polymer derived from renewable resources like plant oils or biomass, offering versatile applications in foam production, coatings, and adhesives. It is used for rigid packaging, flexible packaging, electrics and electronics, consumer goods, automotive and transport, and others, and it used in food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, automotive, textiles, agriculture, and others.

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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