Bioplastics Market By Type (Biodegradable Plastics {Starch-based Bioplastics, PLA (Polylactic Acid), PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates)}, Non-biodegradable Bioplastics {Bio-PE (Bio-based Polyethylene), Bio-PET (Bio-based Polyethylene Terephthalate)}), By End-User (Food & Beverage, Automotive, Consumer Goods, Agriculture, Medical, Textiles, other) Global Market Size, Segmental analysis, Regional Overview, Company share analysis, Leading Company Profiles And Market Forecast, 2025 – 2035

Industry Outlook

The Bioplastics market accounted for USD 15.4 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 110.3 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of around 19.6% between 2025 and 2035. Bioplastics refers to plastics derived from biomass, this may be from corn, sugarcane, or vegetable oil, as opposed to plastics made directly from petroleum. They can either be biodegradable, dissolving through microorganisms, or bio-based, which means they are made from organic sources but are not necessarily biodegradable. Green bioplastics are useful since they allow minimizing the usage of fossil fuels and lessen the carbon dioxide emissions.” These plastics are utilized in packaging, agriculture, automotive, and consumer goods industries, presenting a more sustainable option to normal plastics, more so due to issues to do with excess plastics leading to environmental pollution.

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Market Dynamics

Increasing government regulations promoting environmental sustainability

Increasing government standards toward environmental concerns is one of the main factors positively impacting the bioplastic industry. Sharp public concerns about the proliferation of plastics and pollution of the environment, together with global climate change, have prompted various governments to set higher standards of acceptability of conventional plastics and promote the use of green substitutes through the adoption of ethical standards. These regulations range from the complete or partial outlawing of single-use plastics, encouraging bio-degradable products, recycling and waste control policies, etc. By providing a favorable legal environment, the governments encourage research and development in the bioplastic industry to discover more environmentally sustainable materials. This is not only effective in helping these companies make the shift to more sustainable business models but also assists in augmenting customers’ procurement of bioplastics. Finally, all these regulations are a step towards a circular economy from which bioplastics emerge as a significant factor in future sustainability strategies. 

Rising awareness of plastic pollution and waste management issues

Rising awareness about packaging waste and pollution by plastics has greatly contributed to the call for the use of bioplastics. Since the awareness of the effects of traditional plastics and pollution on the environment rises, consumers, producers, and government look forward to using a better substitute for plastics. Through programs aired in the media and awareness campaigns that have been conducted, many people and organizations want environmentally friendly products instead of plastic products which negatively impact the environment. This awareness has made consumers seek products that are made from bioplastics because most people are conscious of what they pick in the market. Therefore, companies are also adapting to the use of bioplastics in their range of products to underpin their call for environmental conservation. In sum, this increasing awareness is defining the variations in the market and providing stimuli for the development of novel bioplastics that will switch the sector to a more environmentally friendly one.

Limited infrastructure for bioplastics recycling and disposal

The main restraining factor in the development of the market for bioplastics is the availability of the necessary number of recycling stations, as well as the lack of possibility of proper bioplastics disposal. In contrast to other types of plastics, for which recycling infrastructure has been developed, second-generation’ bioplastics often have disposal infrastructure and technologies that are insufficient for properly addressing their end-of-life in many regions. Often, the lack of correct packaging encourages negative attitudes from consumers concerning bioplastic products where the consumer is wholly unaware of how to properly dispose of these items and, thus, disposes of them injuriously affecting the environment. The current recycling facilities are incapable of accommodating the peculiarities of bioplastics management too. Consequently, the environmentally purported allure of biopolymers may never be achieved since they could find their way into a landfill or an incinerator. To address such an issue, major changes targeting the recycling capacity and the general population's awareness of the correct way to dispose of bioplastics are crucial to make them more sustainable and marketable.

Advancements in bioplastics technology for diverse applications

Current trends in the development of biopolymers that constitute the principal material of bioplastics offer promising prospects to broaden the utilization of these materials in different spheres. Further research has been carried out to produce new and improved bioplastic materials, which include enhanced durability, flexibility, and heat resistance to satisfy a wider range of applications. New advanced bio-based materials, i.e., high-performance PLA, and PHA, contribute to the competition of bioplastics with conventional plastics in application areas including packaging, automotive, and textiles.

These technologies promote the selective modification of bioplastics for various uses, making it easy for manufacturers to serve the various markets efficiently. The constant demands by industries for environmentally sound materials to solve different situations make bioplastics even more versatile and performant than conventional plastics. Besides enhancing the sustainability profile of bioplastics, such a shift also encourages new business models and new sources of income across the bioplastics market.

Expanding bioplastics use in packaging, automotive, and textiles

There exists great market potential for the growth of bioplastics in packaging, automotive, and textile industries. In the packaging industry, bioplastics are commonly used due to their property of being an environmentally friendly material and their capability to meet the customer requirement for environmentally friendly packing material. Biodegradable bags, food containers, and films are some of how companies are using bioplastics to reduce their pollution index. In this industry, automotive manufacturers are using bioplastics for interior panels, dashboards, and lightweight components to work towards energy-efficient vehicles and reduction of emissions. This transition correlates with automobile makers’s objective of providing automobiles that are environmentally compliant and that have better efficiency for fuel emissions. In the same respect, the textiles industry is now turning its attention to bioplastics for use in sustainable fabrics as specialty fashion brands look to add value to their sustainability efforts. With increasing consciousness about environmental problems, the use of bioplastics in these numerous forms not only fulfills the feelings of the customers but also supports a circular economy, which, as a result, increases the research and development and market for bioplastics.

Industry Experts Opinion

“Our primary focus is the development of 100 percent compostable, bio-derived packaging for use as sprays, films, bottles, caps, and wrappers which are engineered to fully break down in compost, land and in aquatic environments,”

• Dr Andy Whiteley, CSIRO Research Program Director.

"It is critical to address the growing problem of plastic waste and reduce its environmental footprint. This needs a systems approach, and we are developing a broad range of scientific and technological solutions for the entire plastics supply chain to support government and industry initiatives, eliminate litter, and divert plastic waste into a resource to build Australia’s circular economy.”

• Dr Deborah Lau, CSIRO Ending Plastic Waste Lead.

Segment Analysis

Based on the Type, the bioplastics market is divided into two main categories: two categories of plastics, the biodegradable and the non-biodegradable plastics. Examples include starch-based bioplastics, PLA (polylactic acid), and PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates), which have gradually emerged on the market due to their environmental performances and sustainability policies. Pristine starch-based bioplastics are mainly applied in packaging materials and agricultural films, while PLA is highly applied in food packaging and disposable goods. For effectiveness, non-biodegradable bioplastics such as those derived from Bio-PE (bio-based polyethylene) and Bio-PET (bio-based polyethylene terephthalate) have found a market largely based on the excellent mechanical properties and the tendency towards durability comparable to traditional plastics in the packaging and consumer goods domains.

Based on End-User industries that Bioplastics targets, perhaps the most important being the food and beverage industry due to the increasing concern by producers for environmentally friendly packaging. The automotive industry started to use bioplastics in car parts, such as lightweight parts, which can reduce fuel emissions and improve fuel economy. Through its recent market analysis, biodegradable polymers for consumer products have observed that manufacturers of consumer goods include bioplastics in their products to advertise their environmentally friendly products. In agriculture, they are applied to mulch films and planting pots, such application improves the soil condition and eradication of plastic wastes. Bioplastics find use in the medical industry, for instance, in sutures, and drug delivery systems, while the textile industry is searching for a more environmentally friendly fabric such as that made from bioplastics to show the versatility of bioplastic use across industries.

 Regional Analysis

Currently, North America and Europe have become the Bioplastics Market leaders, combining strict environmental legislation and the trend toward sustainable development. NatureWorks LLC and BASF SE are currently leading this market, ensuring that they use new technologies that meet the high demand for eco-friendly biopolymers. To this end, most of them boast of sound and developing infrastructure, alongside commitment towards research and development, which acts as a competitive edge to enable them to develop and diversify their portfolios as desired.

Europe holds the largest share of the Bioplastics Market because of strong governmental regulations on the utilization of renewable resources and the restriction of plastic usage. Currently, the leading regions include Germany, France, and Italy as the major producers and key supporters of bioplastic production and recycling. The need for bioplastics is increasing due to consumer awareness, particularly in the ASEAN region, of the effects of plastics on the environment and the call for sustainable packaging solutions demanded in the packaging, automotive, and consumer goods industries. Currently, Europe continues to benefit from this regulatory support alongside positive consumer demand trends that already place it firmly on the global bioplastics map.

Competitive Landscape

The Bioplastics Market is highly competitive, having several leading market players. NatureWorks LLC is one of the most famous companies, that produces Ingeo™ biopolymer based on renewable sources, and it is actively used in packaging, textile, and many other product sectors. Among BASF SE products, the company commercialized Ecoflex®, and Ecovio®, biodegradable plastics for different uses, noting its focus on the environment. Motor Global Corbion PLA resides in high-performance PLA bioplastic, in total it offers versatile applications in food packaging and consumer items. At the same time, Novamont acts as a producer of biodegradable and compostable plastics, especially in the sphere of agriculture, and acts as a leader in providing eco-friendly technologies. Altogether, these companies succeed because of their well-developed R&D, partnership, and environmentally friendly strategies to remain active in further developing the bioplastics market, which tends to expand. 

Bioplastics Market, Company Shares Analysis, 2024

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Recent Developments:

• In May 2023- TotalEnergies Corbion announced its partnership with Changsu Industrial to advance the adoption of sustainable biobased BOPLA films. This partnership will strengthen TotalEnergies Corbion’s revenue generation from the biobased products.
• In April 2023 - Solvay announced its strategic collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks to expand its R&I footprint in the U.S. The purpose of the collaboration is to develop new sustainable biopolymers and establish their presence in North America.

Report Coverage:

By Type

• Biodegradable Plastics
  • Starch-based Bioplastics
  • PLA (Polylactic Acid)
  • PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates)
• Non-biodegradable Bioplastics
  • Bio-PE (Bio-based Polyethylene)
  • Bio-PET (Bio-based Polyethylene Terephthalate)

By End-user

• Food & Beverage
• Automotive
• Consumer Goods
• Agriculture
• Medical
• Textiles

By Region

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• U.K.
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Singapore
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

• GCC Countries
• South Africa
• Rest of the Middle East & Africa

List of Companies

• TEIJIN LIMITED
• TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
• Toyota Tsusho Corporation
• Avantium
• PTT MCC Biochem Co., Ltd.
• An Phat Holdings
• NatureWorks LLC
• SABIC
• BASF SE
• Futerro
• Trinseo S.A.
• Braskem
• Total Corbion PLAIR
• SUPLA (JIANGSU SUPLA BIOPLASTICS CO., LTD.)
• Solvay

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