Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market

Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size, Share, Competitive Landscape and Trend Analysis Report by Type, and End Use industry: Global Opportunity and Industry Forecast (2025-2030).

Report ID:

1103

Industry:

Chemicals & Materials

Published on:

Dec 2025

1. Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market: Overview

1.1. Study Assumption and Market Definition

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Executive Summary

1.3.1. Market Size and Market Share by Segments, Region and Country

2. Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market: Market Variables and Key Insights

2.1. Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Dynamics

2.1.1. Market Trends Analysis

2.1.2. Market Drivers Analysis

2.1.3. Market Challenges Analysis

2.1.4. Market Opportunities Analysis

2.2. Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Business Tools Analysis

2.2.1. PORTER’s Five Forces Analysis

2.2.2. PESTLE Analysis

2.3. Technology Roadmap

2.4. Value Chain Analysis

2.5. Regulatory Landscape by Region

1. North America

2. Europe

3. Asia Pacific

4. Middle East and Africa

5. South America

2.6. Analysis of Government Schemes and Initiatives on the Global Biopolymers and Bioplastics Industry

3. Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market: Global Market Size, Trend Analysis and Forecast (2024-2030) in Value (USD Billion)

3.1. Global Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

3.1.1. Biodegradable

3.1.2. Non-Biodegradable

3.2. Global Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

3.2.1. Packaging

3.2.2. Automotive

3.2.3. Textile

3.2.4. Consumer Goods

3.2.5. Agricluture

3.3. Global Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Country (2024-2030)

3.3.1. North America

3.3.2. Europe

3.3.3. Asia Pacific

3.3.4. Middle East & Africa

3.3.5. South America

4. Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market: North America Market Size, Trend Analysis and Forecast (2024-2030) in Value (USD Billion)

4.1. North America Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

4.1.1. Biodegradable

4.1.2. Non-Biodegradable

4.2. North America Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

4.2.1. Packaging

4.2.2. Automotive

4.2.3. Textile

4.2.4. Consumer Goods

4.2.5. Agricluture

4.3. North America Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2024-2030)

4.3.1. United States

4.3.2. Mexico

4.3.3. Coilada

4.5.1.1 United States Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

4.5.1.2 United States Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

4.5.2.1 Mexico Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

4.5.2.2 Mexico Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

4.5.3.1 Coilada Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

4.5.3.2 Coilada Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

5. Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market: Europe Market Size, Trend Analysis and Forecast (2024-2030) in Value (USD Billion)

5.1. Europe Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

5.1.1. Biodegradable

5.1.2. Non-Biodegradable

5.2. Europe Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

5.2.1. Packaging

5.2.2. Automotive

5.2.3. Textile

5.2.4. Consumer Goods

5.2.5. Agricluture

5.3. Europe Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Country (2024-2030)

5.3.1. United Kingdom

5.3.2. France

5.3.3. Germany

5.3.4. Italy

5.3.5. Spain

5.3.6. Sweden

5.3.7. Russia

5.3.8. Rest of Europe

5.5.1.1 United Kingdom Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

5.5.1.2 United Kingdom Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

5.5.2.1 France Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

5.5.2.2 France Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

5.5.3.1 Germany Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

5.5.3.2 Germany Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

5.5.4.1 Italy Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

5.5.4.2 Italy Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

5.5.5.1 Spain Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

5.5.5.2 Spain Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

5.5.6.1 Sweden Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

5.5.6.2 Sweden Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

5.5.7.1 Russia Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

5.5.7.2 Russia Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

5.5.8.1 Rest of Europe Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

5.5.8.2 Rest of Europe Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

6. Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market: Asia Pacific Market Size, Trend Analysis and Forecast (2024-2030) in Value (USD Billion)

6.1. Asia Pacific Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

6.1.1. Biodegradable

6.1.2. Non-Biodegradable

6.2. Asia Pacific Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

6.2.1. Packaging

6.2.2. Automotive

6.2.3. Textile

6.2.4. Consumer Goods

6.2.5. Agricluture

6.3. Asia Pacific Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Country (2024-2030)

6.3.1. China

6.3.2. South Korea

6.3.3. Japan

6.3.4. India

6.3.5. Australia

6.3.6. ASEAN

6.3.7. Rest of Asia Pacific

6.5.1.1 China Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

6.5.1.2 China Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

6.5.2.1 South Korea Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

6.5.2.2 South Korea Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

6.5.3.1 Japan Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

6.5.3.2 Japan Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

6.5.4.1 India Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

6.5.4.2 India Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

6.5.5.1 Australia Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

6.5.5.2 Australia Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

6.5.6.1 ASEAN Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

6.5.6.2 ASEAN Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

6.5.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

6.5.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

7. Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market: Middle East & Africa Market Size, Trend Analysis and Forecast (2024-2030) in Value (USD Billion)

7.1. Middle East & Africa Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

7.1.1. Biodegradable

7.1.2. Non-Biodegradable

7.2. Middle East & Africa Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry

(2024-2030)

7.2.1. Packaging

7.2.2. Automotive

7.2.3. Textile

7.2.4. Consumer Goods

7.2.5. Agricluture

7.3. Middle East & Africa Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2024-2030)

7.3.1. South Africa

7.3.2. GCC

7.3.3. Turkey

7.3.4. Rest of ME&A

7.5.1.1 South Africa Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

7.5.1.2 South Africa Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

7.5.2.1 GCC Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

7.5.2.2 GCC Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

7.5.3.1 Turkey Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

7.5.3.2 Turkey Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

7.5.4.1 Rest of ME&A Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

7.5.4.2 Rest of ME&A Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

8. Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market: South America Market Size, Trend Analysis and Forecast (2024-2030) in Value (USD Billion)

8.1. South America Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

8.1.1. Biodegradable

8.1.2. Non-Biodegradable

8.2. South America Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

8.2.1. Packaging

8.2.2. Automotive

8.2.3. Textile

8.2.4. Consumer Goods

8.2.5. Agricluture

8.3. South America Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2024-2030)

8.3.1. Brazil

8.3.2. Argentina

8.3.3. Rest of South America

8.5.1.1 Brazil Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

8.5.1.2 Brazil Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

8.5.2.1 Argentina Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

8.5.2.2 Argentina Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

8.5.3.1 Rest of South America Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By Type (2024-2030)

8.5.3.2 Rest of South America Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Size and Forecast, By End Use Industry (2024-2030)

9. Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market: Competitive Landscape

9.1. JBI Competition Matrix

9.2. Competitive Landscape

9.3. Key Players Benchmarking

1. Company Name

2. Product Segment

3. End-User Segment

4. Revenue Details

5. Market Share

6. Company Locations

9.4. Market Categorisation

1. Market Leaders

2. Market Followers

3. Market Emerging Players

4. Mergers and Acquisitions Details

9.5. Company Profiles of Leading Market Players ((Company Overview, Product Portfolio, Financial Overview, SWOT Analysis, Strategies, Recent Developments, (Based on Availability)

1. Company Name

2. Product Segment

3. End-User Segment

4. Revenue Details

5. Market Share

6. Company Locations

9.5.1. NatureWorks LLC

9.5.2. Braskem

9.5.3. TotalEnergies Corbion

9.5.4. Novamont S.p.A.

9.5.5. BASF SE

9.5.6. Danimer Scientific

9.5.7. Biome Bioplastics

9.5.8. FKuR Kunststoff GmbH

9.5.9. Mitsubishi Chemical Group

9.5.10. Toray Industries

9.5.11. Eastman Chemical Company

9.5.12. LyondellBasell

9.5.13. Plastipak Holdings

9.5.14. Indorama Ventures

9.5.15. LG Chem

9.5.16. SK Chemicals

9.5.17. Teijin Limited

9.5.18. Secos Group (Cardia Bioplastics)

9.5.19. Tianan Biologic Materials

9.5.20. Green Dot Bioplastics

10. Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market: Strategic Recommendations

11. Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market: Key Takeaways

12. Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market: Research Methodology

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Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Summary

Global Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market was a value of USD 14.72 Billion in 2024 and expected it to hit USD 45.04 Billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 20.7 % during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Biopolymers and Bioplastics Industry Trends and Analytical Insights –

Asia-Pacific led the Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market in 2024, supported by rising packaging consumption, fast industrial expansion, and major production investments in China, Thailand, and Japan.
Packaging remained the largest end-use sector, driven by food & beverage applications, global bans on single-use plastics, and stronger sustainability commitments from FMCG companies.
Key market players such as NatureWorks, TotalEnergies Corbion, BASF, Braskem, Novamont, and Danimer Scientific focused on expanding production capacity, developing new bio-refineries, and enhancing performance-grade bioplastics.

Market Size & Forecast

Market Size 2024: USD 14.72 Billion
Projected Market Size 2030: USD 45.04 Billion
CAGR (2024-2030): 20.7%
Asia-Pacific: Dominating market in 2024

Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Overview

The global biopolymers and bioplastics market remains small but steadily expanding, supported by increasing sustainability goals and policy pressure. According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), global production capacity for bio-based plastics reached around 2 million tonnes in 2023, representing less than 1% of global plastics production, showing that the industry is still in an early development stage. Data from European Bioplastics (EUBP), widely used by EU regulatory bodies, indicates that bioplastics currently account for about 0.5% of global plastic production, but capacity is projected to rise from 2.18 million tonnes in 2023 to approximately 7.43 million tonnes by 2028, reflecting rapid investment in bio-based alternatives. The packaging sector is the largest application area, making up nearly 45% of total bioplastics use, as confirmed by EUBP, driven by food-service disposables and corporate sustainability commitments.

Public sources such as Plastics Europe and the OECD Global Plastics Outlook highlight that bio-based plastics can reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower emissions, but environmental performance varies widely based on feedstock type, agricultural practices, and processing energy. These agencies also emphasize challenges, including limited composting and recycling infrastructure, land-use concerns, and the fact that many biodegradable plastics require specific industrial composting conditions to break down effectively. Policies such as the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive, national bans on certain disposable plastics, and extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes are helping accelerate adoption, particularly in Europe and parts of Asia-Pacific. Overall, publicly available institutional data shows that while biopolymers and bioplastics are growing rapidly in capacity and policy importance, they currently represent only a tiny fraction of global plastics production, and their broader environmental benefits depend heavily on lifecycle management and waste-infrastructure development.

Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Dynamics

Environmental concerns & plastic pollution awareness to boost the Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market growth

Growing awareness of plastic pollution, environmental degradation, and climate-change impacts is pushing individuals, corporations, and governments to seek alternatives. Bioplastics — especially those bio-based or compostable/biodegradable — are seen as a more environmentally sustainable substitute to traditional petroleum-derived plastics. Many countries and regions are enforcing bans or restrictions on single-use plastics, introducing regulations and incentives favoring bioplastics. For example, policy frameworks such as the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive (and broader regulatory pushes in Europe) have stimulated demand, which significantly boosts the Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market growth. In countries like India, regulatory bans on certain conventional plastics are raising interest in bioplastics.

The packaging sector remains the dominant use-case for bioplastics — due to high volume, single-use/disposable nature, and eco-sensitivity. Growth in e-commerce (more packaging needs), food and beverage packaging, agriculture (e.g. mulch films, biodegradable films), and other sectors (consumer goods, textiles, automotive) broadens demand substantially. Some agriculture-related applications (mulch films, seedling trays) are especially relevant in markets with increasing focus on sustainable farming. Advances in polymer chemistry, processing techniques, raw-material sourcing (renewable feedstocks like sugarcane, starch, agricultural residues) and composite/biopolymer blending improve performance, cost efficiency, and broaden feasible applications (from packaging to durable goods). Bioplastics derived from renewable feedstocks (e.g. sugarcane, starch, agricultural residues) offer a way to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and support more sustainable supply chains — an increasingly important driver as countries and companies focus on climate goals.

Expert Insights:

The biopolymers and bioplastics market is accelerating as governments worldwide enforce plastic-reduction policies and promote renewable, low-carbon materials. Corporate sustainability commitments and growing consumer preference for eco-friendly products are strengthening demand, especially in high-volume packaging applications. Advances in biopolymer chemistry, improved processing technologies, and the use of renewable feedstocks are enabling better performance and cost competitiveness. However, scaling remains dependent on supportive policies, infrastructure readiness, and continued investment in bio-refineries and composting systems.

Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Segment Analysis

Based on Type, market is segment into Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable. Biodegradable segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to hold the largest Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market share over the forecast period. The biodegradable segment includes materials such as PLA (Polylactic Acid), PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates), starch blends, PBS, and PBAT, which are designed to break down under specific conditions through microorganisms, heat, and moisture. These materials are widely used in packaging, food-service disposables, compostable bags, agricultural films, and biomedical applications, which significantly boosts the segment growth in Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market growth. Their ability to decompose into natural substance them attractive alternatives to persistent petroleum-based plastics.

Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Regional Insights

Asia Pacific dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to hold the largest Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market share over the forecast period. Asia holds the single largest share of biobased plastics capacity (about 45% of global capacity according to OECD/EUBP references). That implies roughly 0.9–1.1 million tonnes of capacity in 2023–24 (45% of the ~2.0–2.5 Mt baseline). The region’s dominance is driven by large-scale PLA and PHA project announcements, strong local polymer-to-packaging value chains, competitive feedstock availability in parts of Southeast Asia, and major conversion capacity in China.

Europe is the second largest regional base (OECD / EUBP cite roughly ~25% share). Applied to the global baseline this equates to roughly 0.5–0.6 million tonnes of capacity in 2023–24. Europe’s share is sustained by regulatory drivers (Single-Use Plastics rules, EPR schemes), concentrated PLA/PHA and drop-in bio-PE/bio-PET project activity, and active industry association reporting (European Bioplastics). Packaging is the single biggest application in Europe as well.

Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Competitive Landscape

NatureWorks is a leading PLA producer; its 2023–24 expansion includes a new fully integrated Ingeo PLA plant in Thailand with ~75,000 t/year nameplate capacity (announced completion phases 2023–2025). NatureWorks’ public releases describe the Thailand site as a material step to expand global PLA supply.

The TotalEnergies Corbion joint venture operates PLA capacity (Thailand plant cited as 75,000 t/year started earlier) and Corbion reported group sales of €1,443.8 million (2023) in its 2023 annual report (note: this is Corbion’s total sales across its businesses, not only PLA). Recent LCA and production updates reference 2024 Biopolymers and Bioplastics production at its Thailand PLA plant.

Biopolymers and Bioplastics Market Scope

Top Biopolymers and Bioplastics Key Players include:

1. NatureWorks LLC

2. Braskem

3. TotalEnergies Corbion

4. Novamont S.p.A.

5. BASF SE

6. Danimer Scientific

7. Biome Bioplastics

8. FKuR Kunststoff GmbH

9. Mitsubishi Chemical Group

10. Toray Industries

11. Eastman Chemical Company

12. LyondellBasell

13. Plastipak Holdings

14. Indorama Ventures

15. LG Chem

16. SK Chemicals

17. Teijin Limited

18. Secos Group (Cardia Bioplastics)

19. Tianan Biologic Materials

20. Green Dot Bioplastics

Frequently asked Questions:

1. Which region dominated the bioplastics market in 2024?

Ans: Asia-Pacific led the market, supported by high packaging demand, rapid industrial growth, and major PLA and PHA production expansions in China, Thailand, and Japan.

2. What percentage of global plastics do bioplastics represent?

Ans: Bioplastics currently represent around 0.5% of global plastic production (EUBP/EEA data).

3. What factors are driving market growth?

Ans: Environmental concerns, government bans on fossil-plastic, corporate sustainability commitments, renewable feedstocks, and advances in polymer chemistry and bio-refineries.

4. Which region has the highest production capacity for bioplastics?

Ans: Asia-Pacific holds ~45% of global bioplastics capacity, equal to roughly 0.9–1.1 million tonnes in 2023–24.

5. Who are the major players in the biopolymers and bioplastics market?

Ans: Top players include NatureWorks, TotalEnergies Corbion, BASF, Braskem, Novamont, and Danimer Scientific.

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