Biopolymers Market Report 2026

The biopolymers market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $19.52 billion in 2025 to $22.14 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to regulatory pressure on plastic waste, volatility in fossil fuel prices, early adoption in packaging industry, government funding for bio materials research, consumer awareness of environmental impact.

The biopolymers market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $36.42 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stringent single use plastic bans, scale up of biopolymer production capacity, cost reduction through feedstock innovation, growing demand from automotive lightweighting, increased investment in bio based circular economy. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of biodegradable packaging materials, rising use of biopolymers in agricultural films and seed coatings, growing demand for bio based medical implants, expansion of compostable consumer goods, improved material performance through polymer blending.

The increasing awareness of plastic pollution is expected to drive growth in the biopolymer market. Plastic pollution refers to the buildup of plastic waste in the environment, which poses risks to ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. This heightened awareness is fueled by factors such as environmental campaigns, media coverage, scientific research on the long-term effects of plastic, and government regulations. Biopolymers contribute to addressing plastic pollution by providing eco-friendly alternatives and underscoring the need for sustainable solutions to minimize plastic waste. For example, in June 2024, the European Parliament reported that the EU adopted new measures to combat plastic marine litter, including a target of 25% recycled content in plastic bottles by 2025 and 30% by 2030. Thus, the growing awareness of plastic pollution is propelling the biopolymer market forward.

Leading companies in the biopolymer market are developing semi-crystalline polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers to enhance performance and biodegradability for sustainable applications. Semi-crystalline PHA is a biodegradable plastic derived from natural resources, offering greater heat stability and rigidity compared to amorphous variants. It is suitable for applications requiring higher thermal resistance and structural strength, such as packaging, agricultural films, and durable goods. For instance, in May 2024, CJ Biomaterials, a U.S.-based biotechnology firm, introduced the PHACT S1000P (scPHA), a semi-crystalline PHA biopolymer designed for high-heat stability. This product provides a more rigid alternative to the company’s earlier amorphous PHA (aPHA) offerings. It combines eco-friendliness with high performance, being a bio-based material certified by TÜV OK for home and industrial composting, as well as marine and soil biodegradability. This innovation represents a significant advancement in providing versatile, sustainable solutions for packaging, including food-contact materials.

In October 2023, Versalis SpA, an Italy-based chemical company, acquired Novamont for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is part of Versalis' strategy to integrate a unique and complementary technological platform, aiming to decarbonize its product portfolio and support the development of high-value, multi-product supply chains. Novamont specializes in the production of biopolymers and bioplastics.

Major companies operating in the biopolymers market are BASF SE, NatureWorks LLC, Danimer Scientific Inc., Avantium N.V., Novamont S.p.A., Corbion N.V., TotalEnergies Corbion, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Toray Industries Inc., Kuraray Co. Ltd., Teijin Limited, Braskem S.A., Arkema S.A., Solvay S.A., DSM-Firmenich, Evonik Industries AG, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, Kaneka Corporation, Rodenburg Biopolymers BV.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the biopolymer market in 2025, and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the biopolymers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the biopolymers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The biopolymer market consists of sales of chitosan, cellulose-biopolymers, and polycaprolactone (PCL). 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).

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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