Report Highlights
The global market for biodegradable polymers is estimated to increase from $4.8 billion in 2022 to reach $14.4 billion by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.8% from 2022 through 2027.
Report Includes
- 63 data tables
- An up-to-date overview and analysis of the global market for sustainable biopolymers (including both the bio-based polymers and biodegradable polymers)
- Analyses of the global market trends, with historic market revenue data (sales figures) for 2021, estimates for 2022, forecasts for 2023, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2027
- Estimation of the actual market size and revenue forecast for both the biodegradable and bio-based polymers markets in value (USD millions) and volumetric (kilotons) terms, and their corresponding market share analysis based on chemistry, application, and region
- In-depth information (facts and figures) concerning the major factors influencing the progress of this market (benefits, and industry-specific challenges) with respect to specific growth trends, upcoming technologies, future prospects, and contributions to the overall market
- Highlights of emerging technology trends, opportunities and gaps estimating current and future demand for sustainable biopolymers, pricing and supply chain analysis, and the COVID-19 impact on this marketplace
- Analysis of the market opportunities with a holistic review of the Porter’s Five Forces analysis and PESTLE analysis considering both micro- and macro- environmental factors prevailing in the entire bioplastics industry
- Review of key recent patents granted related to biodegradable polymer technologies
- Identification of the major stakeholders and analysis of the competitive landscape based on recent market developments, segmental revenues, and company value share analysis
- Descriptive company profiles of the leading global players, including 3M Co., Amcor plc., Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM), BASF SE, Braskem, FKuR, PSM North America, and Toray Industries Inc.
Report Scope
This report analyzes the global sustainable biopolymer market, based on segmentation of chemistry and application. These segmentations are further analyzed at global and regional levels.
The base year considered for analysis is 2021, while market estimates and forecasts are given from 2022 to 2027. The market estimates are only provided in terms of volume, kilotons and revenue in $ millions.
The scope for biodegradable polymers:
Based on chemistry, the market is segmented into:
- Polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT).
- Polybutylene succinate (PBS).
- Polylactic acid (PLA).
- Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA).
- Starch blends.
- Cellulose films.
Based on application, the market is segmented into:
- Flexible packaging.
- Rigid packaging.
- Agriculture.
- Consumer goods.
- Coatings and adhesives.
- Fibers.
- Electronics and electricals.
- Building and construction.
- Automotive and transport.
- Others.
The scope for bio-based polymers:
Based on chemistry, the market is segmented into:
- Polylactic acid (PLA).
- Starch blend.
- Bio-polyethylene (bio-PE).
- Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA).
- Bio-polyamides.
- Bio-polyvinyl chloride (bio-PVC).
- Bio-polytrimethylene terephthalate (bio-PTT).
- Cellulosic.
- Bio-polypropylene (bio-PP).
- Others.
Based on application, the market is segmented into:
- Flexible packaging.
- Rigid packaging.
- Consumer goods.
- Fibers.
- Electronics and electricals.
- Building and construction.
- Automotive and transport.
- Others.
Report Synopsis
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| Base year considered | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forecast period considered | 2022 to 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Base year market size | $4.3 billion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Market size forecast | $14.4 billion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Growth rate | CAGR of 24.8% for the forecast period of 2022-2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Units considered | $ Millions (Revenue terms) and Kilotons (Volume terms) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segments covered | By Chemistry, Application, and Region | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regions covered | North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Increasing consumer preference for bioplastic
- Growing use of green flexible materials for primary packaging
Analyst Credentials
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Report Highlights
The global green polymer and bioplastic packaging market should reach $51.2 billion by 2023 from $36.0 billion in 2018 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% for the period of 2018 to 2023.
Report Includes
- 16 data tables
- An overview of global market outlook for sustainable biopolymers
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2017 to 2018, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2023
- Identification of market trends, issues and forecast impacting the global sustainable biopolymers market
- Quantification of the market based on product type, and application
- Discussion on recent advancements and innovations (cutting-edge technologies) available in the market
- Comprehensive company profiles of key players in the market, including 3M Co., Amcor Ltd., Cargill Corp., Greiner Packaging International, Novolex Holdings, Inc., Saint-Gobain and Wipak Group
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