India Bioplastics Market
India Bioplastics Market Size, Share, Competitive Landscape and Trend Analysis Report by Product and by : Regional Opportunity and Industry Forecast (2026-2032)
Report ID:
1135
Industry:
Chemicals & Materials
Published on:
Jan 2026
India Bioplastics Market Summary
India Bioplastics Market size was valued at USD 1.67 Billion in 2025 and is Expected grow to USD 6.90 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 22.5% during the forecast period (2026-2032).
India Bioplastics Industry Trends and Analytical Insights -
West India Bioplastics Market was the largest revenue generating region market accounted approximately 43.7% of market shares in year 2025.
In 2025, By Product, Biodegradable bioplastics dominated the India Bioplastics Market, accounted for 68.9 % market shares.
Leading Key players for India Bioplastics Market in 2025 was NatureWorks LLC, BASF SE, Braskem S.A., Novamont S.p.A. and TotalEnergies Corbion.
Market Size & Forecast
Market Size 2025: USD 1.67 Billion
Projected Market Size 2032: USD 6.90 Billion
CAGR (2025-2030): 22.5%
South India: Dominated market in 2025
India Bioplastics Market Overview
The India Bioplastics Market was evolved from a promising product line within the broader plastics industry to a major eco-materials industry by the year 2025 as regulations change and consumer demand for sustainability increases. Although India has only a small bioplastics manufacturing capacity, estimated to be approximately 25,000-30,000 tons per year, this was indicative of the challenges in developing this new technology to industrial scale. A large volume of foreign high-performance bioplastics such as PLA, PBAT, and PHA was to be imported to meet domestic market demands; most of these manufacturers were located in the Asia-Pacific region, including Thailand, China, and Korea. There were additional developments in the India Bioplastics Industry manufacturing, such as Balrampur Chini Mills’ expected completion of India's first integrated PLA bioplastic brand and industrial plant in 2025, utilizing renewable feedstock conversion and encouraging regional industry development.
India was utilized bioplastics by 2025 in a variety of applications, with the main areas was food packaging, agriculture, textiles, and consumer products as the sustainability movement continues to grow. Of the total India Bioplastics Industry consumption in India (more than 60% of all bioplastics consumed), approximately 18,000 – 20,000 tonnes were used annually for the manufacture of carry bags, rigid and semi-rigid disposable containers, and flexible film. An estimated 6000 – 7000 tonnes of bioplastic were used annually in agriculture, primarily in the form of mulch films and seed coatings; these products were increasingly adopted in the commercial agricultural industry in parts such as Maharashtra, Punjab and Karnataka. Currently, there were more than 150 SKUs certified as compostable products available to consumers, produced by over 50 domestic and international manufacturers in India Bioplastics Industry. The recent increase in awareness by consumers about bioplastics, and the increased attention that private companies were giving to bioplastics through investment in material science and manufacturing technologies based to biodegradable renewable polymers.
This extensive analysis by Jadhavar Business Intelligence Pvt Ltd (JBI) provides consumers with a complete and actionable picture of the India Bioplastics Market, including market size, share, trends, and growth estimates from 2025 to 2032. It provides a complete overview of important locations and countries by Product, Application, and Deployment Mode. Clients receive comprehensive market dynamics, business tool analysis (PORTER and PESTLE), a Technology roadmap, and regulatory updates. The study also includes country-specific projections, competitive benchmarking, Company profiles, and M&A activity, all of which aid in strategic planning, market entry analysis, and competitor positioning in India Bioplastics Industry.
India Bioplastics Market Dynamics
Regulation and societal interest in sustainable packaging was fuel the growth of India Bioplastics Market through the use of Extended Producer Responsibility in 2024and 2025 with 100% of plastics was collected and recycled. Further, almost 60% of urban consumers want sustainable packaging, so the Food & Beverage, Retailers & Agriculture industries were jumping on board with increasing bioplastic use driven in part by economic pressures, import diversification efforts and grants/incentives.
Though a rapidly growing opportunity, India bioplastics industry was felt cost pressures due to higher-than-average domestic prices for PLA and PBAT relative to standard plastics (20-30% more than the average price of conventional plastic). The lack of production capability for locally manufactured resins; reliance on imported source materials (over 70%) for high-performance polymers; and lack of adequate industrial composting infrastructure (fewer than 10 certified facilities across the country) was all limit an increase in production capacity of India Bioplastics Market and profitability in 2025.
India Bioplastics Market offers considerable potential in 2025, with outlooks for 200+ new product launches across Packaging, Agriculture, and Consumer Goods. New investments in domestic PLA and PBAT plants will add 15,000 tonnes of capacity annually. R&D partnerships between 25+ global technology partners was continue to create innovations in compostable plastics and high-performing biopolymers in India Bioplastics Market.
Expert Insight:
India’s Bioplastics Market is entering a strong growth phase, supported by strict single-use plastic regulations, EPR enforcement, and increasing consumer preference for sustainable packaging. Packaging continues to be the largest application segment, while agriculture, FMCG, and consumer goods are emerging as key demand drivers, reinforcing long-term market expansion. Despite rising demand, the industry remains constrained by high material costs, reliance on imported PLA and PBAT resins, and limited industrial composting infrastructure. These factors impact pricing and adoption at scale, creating challenges for downstream manufacturers. Going forward, market leadership will favor integrated and technology-focused players that invest in domestic resin production, renewable feedstock, and advanced biodegradable materials. As local manufacturing capacity strengthens, India is expected to gradually reduce import dependence and improve overall competitiveness in the bioplastics ecosystem.
India Bioplastics Market Segment Analysis
The India Bioplastics Market is segmented into by Product and by Application.
By Product
Based on Product, India Bioplastics Market is segmented into by Biodegradable bioplastics (Polylactic Acid, Starch Blends, Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT), Polybutylene Succinate (PBS), others) and Non-Biodegradable Bio-plastics (Polyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polyamide, Polytrimethylene Terephthalate, Others). The Biodegradable bioplastics (Polylactic Acid (PLA)) segment was the dominant segment in the India Bioplastics Market during the year 2025, accounted 68.9% of market share. This leadership was driven by the strong regulatory backing for single-use plastic substitutes, growing FMCG usage, and increasing demand from consumers for compostable products drive the dominant market position of PLA. Starch blends and PBAT have gained some traction due to their applications in flexible films and as agricultural mulch; however, PLA was the most significant contributor to volume growth and has the most significant focus from an industrial standpoint.
India Bioplastics Market Region Analysis
The West India Bioplastics Market in 2025 was dominant market with approximately 43.7% of market share driven by the parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra continued to benefit from its Leadership with Established Petrochemicals and Polymer Processing Clusters. These Clusters enable Reduced Feedstock Costs and Integrated Logistics benefits for all downstream bioplastics manufacturers and their Brand Partners. The Coastal Refineries located along the Gujarat Coastline combined with the Industrial Ecosystems that have developed around Pune and Mumbai provide an Ideal location for capacity investments and building International Supply Chain Relationships. This results in increased regional Competitiveness and Export Orientation in India Bioplastics Industry.
South India India Bioplastics Market accounted for approximately 28% of consumption, due to the rapid expansion of start-ups developing new technologies based on PLA and PHA biopolymers in the states of Karnataka, Telangana and Tamil Nadu, as well as growing demand for bioplastics in the automotive, textiles and consumer goods industries across India. Northern and Eastern regions each accounted for approximately 18% and 10%, respectively. However, they had limited in size compared to the southern and western regions, as both regions were developing the necessary industrial scale/experience and clustering of renewable raw materials/resources required to produce bioplastics in this market effectively. Overall, increased urbanisation and the emergence of sustainability initiatives in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and West Bengal were the main drivers of demand for India Bioplastics Market in these regions.
India Bioplastics Market Competitive Analysis:
While in 2025, NatureWorks LLC (through its Ingeo™ PLA products) dominated India Bioplastics Industry. The growing influence of BASF SE, TotalEnergies Corbion, Braskem and Novamont in supplying bio-based, high-performance biodegradable polymers was helping to create favourable conditions for domestic packaging businesses.
Several Indian companies, such as Envigreen Biotech, Ecoware, Biopac India, Shalimar Biofilms and Zephyr Bioplastics, were mainly concerned with downstream conversion, and converting inputs into compostable packaging, biodegradable films and agricultural use inputs. The current business model of these manufacturers offers a level of regional accessibility to consumers via existing distribution networks; therefore, companies rely heavily on imported resins to satisfy growing regional demand. Meanwhile, integrated manufacturers like Balrampur Chini Mills are emerging and beginning to domestic PLA production, which increases competitiveness and secures supplies in the Indian market from 2025 onwards.
India Bioplastics Market Scope:
Key Players –
2. BASF SE
4. Braskem S.A.
6. Mitsubishi Chemical Group
7. Toray Industries, Inc.
9. Cargill India Pvt. Ltd.
10. Arihant Biotech Ltd.
11. Envigreen Biotech India Pvt. Ltd.
12. Ecoware / Ecoware Biopolymers
13. Biopac India
14. Shalimar Biofilms
15. Aarav Enviro
16. Zephyr Bioplastics
17. Earthware Biopolymers
18. Earthsoul India
19. Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd.
20. Danimer Scientific
Frequently Ask Questions –
1) What is driving the growth of the India Bioplastics Market?
Ans - The government's ban on single-use plastic has stimulated the growth of India's bioplastics market. In addition, there is increasing consumer interest in purchasing products that are considered sustainable, and more bioplastics are therefore being used in the packaging, agricultural, and FMCG industries. In addition, many companies are investing in domestic production facilities and R&D to create biodegradable and compostable materials such as PLA and PBAT.
2) Which Key players lead the India Bioplastics Market in 2025?
Ans - NatureWorks LLC, BASF SE, TotalEnergies Corbion, Braskem S.A., Novamont S.p.A., Envigreen Biotech India, Ecoware, Biopac India, Shalimar Biofilms, Zephyr Bioplastics and Balrampur Chini Mills are all key stakeholders in the India bioplastics market in 2025.
3) Which Segment is expected to lead the India Bioplastics Market during forecast period?
Ans - Product Segment was the top segment holds the largest share in India Bioplastics Market during forecast period
4) Which region in India leads the bioplastics market?
Ans - Western India is the dominant region, contributing 40–45% of national consumption, driven by industrial clusters in Gujarat and Maharashtra, integrated supply chains, and proximity to major converters and ports.
5) What are the main applications of bioplastics in India?
Ans - The key applications include packaging, agriculture & horticulture, textiles, consumer goods, automotive & electronics, and building & construction, with packaging accounting for the largest share due to strong demand for sustainable alternatives.