Biodegradable Plastic Market Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026

*As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis takes over the world, we are continuously tracking the changes in the markets, as well as the purchase behaviours of the consumers globally and our estimates about the latest market trends and forecasts are being done after considering the impact of this pandemic.

Biodegradable Plastic Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026

Market Overview:

The global biodegradable plastic market exhibited moderate growth during 2015-2020. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to grow at a CAGR of around 8% during 2021-2026. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end-use industries. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

Biodegradable plastics are made using petroleum-based sources and renewable raw materials, such as corn, wheat, bamboo, and sugarcane. They are degraded by microorganisms like fungi and bacteria into water, biomass, and carbon dioxide (CO₂). As a result, they are utilized in different ways, from flexible packing materials for different food products to extruded, injection-molded in conventional machines. Presently, the excessive use of disposable single-use plastics and their negative impact on the environment and human health is catalyzing the demand for biodegradable plastics worldwide.

Biodegradable Plastic Market Trends:

Biodegradable plastics are used in the agriculture and horticulture sectors for manufacturing mulching films and plant pots. This, in confluence with the increasing utilization of agricultural products in the burgeoning food and beverage (F&B) sector, represents one of the key factors bolstering the market growth. Moreover, governing agencies of numerous countries are imposing bans on non-biodegradable plastics on account of rising environmental concerns. They are also implementing high standards and introducing certification systems to manage the quality of products. This, coupled with the growing awareness about the detrimental impact of plastics, is positively influencing the demand for eco-friendly alternatives like biodegradable plastics. Apart from this, the surging use of online food delivery applications and boosting sales of ready-to-eat (RTE) products is promoting the adoption of biodegradable plastics for food packaging and compostable bags. Furthermore, several leading companies are focusing on shifting their production facilities of biodegradable polymers to emerging countries due to affordable human resources and the convenience of feedstock acquisition. They are also improving manufacturing procedures and chemical additives. This is anticipated to increase the development and application of biodegradable plastics in various countries, thereby strengthening the market growth.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global biodegradable plastic market report, along with forecasts for growth at the global, regional and country level from 2021-2026. Our report has categorized the market based on region, type and end use.

Breakup by Type:

Starch-based
PLA
PBS
PBAT
PHA
Others

Breakup by End Use:

Packaging
Agriculture
Consumer Goods
Others

Breakup by Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being BASF SE, Biome Technologies plc, Bio-on S.p.A., Corbion N.V., Danimer Scientific, Eastman Chemical Company, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, NatureWorks LLC (Cargill Incorporated), Novamont S.p.A., Plantic Technologies Limited (KURARAY CO. LTD.), Toray Industries Inc. and Total Corbion PLA.

Report Coverages:

Report Features	Details
Base Year of the Analysis	2020
Historical Period	2015-2020
Forecast Period	2021-2026
Units	US$ Billion
Segment Coverage	Type, End Use, Region
Region Covered	Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa
Countries Covered	United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico
Companies Covered	BASF SE, Biome Technologies plc, Bio-on S.p.A., Corbion N.V., Danimer Scientific, Eastman Chemical Company, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, NatureWorks LLC (Cargill Incorporated), Novamont S.p.A., Plantic Technologies Limited (KURARAY CO. LTD.), Toray Industries Inc. and Total Corbion PLA.
Customization Scope	10% Free Customization
Report Price and Purchase Option	Single User License: US$ 2299 Five User License: US$ 3399 Corporate License: US$ 4499
Post-Sale Analyst Support	10-12 Weeks
Delivery Format	PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request)

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the global biodegradable plastic market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global biodegradable plastic market?
What are the key regional markets?
What is the breakup of the market based on the type?
What is the breakup of the market based on the end use?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
What is the structure of the global biodegradable plastic market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the industry?