Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
Chapter 3 The Bioplastics Industry
- Industry Landscape
- History of Bioplastics
- Recent Developments
- Pros and Cons of Bioplastics
- Overview
- Case for Bioplastics
- The Case Against Bioplastics
- Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Restraints
- Environmental Impact of Plastics
- Legislative Drivers for Bioplastics
- Packaging Regulations
- The Landfill Directive, Landfill Tax (LAX) and the Landfill Allowance Trading Scheme (LATS)
- The Plastics Export ''Green-List''
- Impact Factors on Bioplastic Demand
- Macroeconomic Factors
- Technological Factors
- Social Factors
- Impact of COVID-19
- Pricing Analysis
Chapter 4 Bioplastics by Type of Resin
- Overview
- Polylactic Acid Polymers
- Chemistry
- Producers
- Production
- Properties
- Processing
- Modifications
- Applications
- Compounding
- Environmental Issues
- Selling Prices
- Developments of Technologies, Markets and Production
- Starch-Based Plastics
- Chemistry
- Producers
- Production
- Processing
- Environmental Issues
- Applications
- Compounding
- Developments
- Polyhydroxyalkanoates
- Chemistry
- Producers
- Production
- Properties
- Processing
- Environmental Issues
- Applications
- Substitution Potential
- Compounding
- Selling Prices
- Polybutylene Succinate-Type Polyesters
- Chemistry
- Producers
- Production
- Properties
- Processing
- Applications
- Bio-Based Polyamides
- Chemistry
- Producers
- Production
- Properties
- Processing
- Applications
- Environmental Aspects
- Developments
- Polytrimethylene Terephthalate-Type Polyesters
- Chemistry
- Producer
- Production
- Regional Market
- Properties
- Applications
- Environmental Issues
- Developments
- Bio-Based Polyurethane
- Chemistry
- Producers
- Production
- Properties
- Applications
- Environmental Issues
- Developments
- Cellulosic
- Chemistry
- Producers
- Production
- Properties
- Applications
- Environmental Issues
- Developments
- Other Types of Bioplastics
- Bio-Based Bottle-Grade Polyester
- Bio-Based Polyethylene
- Elastomers
- Aliphatic Polyethylene Carbonate
- Global Demand
- Animal-Based Feedstocks
- Cardanol-Cellulose
- Neat Cardanol
Chapter 5 Global Outlook for Bioplastics
- Overview
- Global Market of Polylactic Acid (PLA)
- Global Market of Starch Plastics
- Global Market of Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)
- Land Use Share for Bioplastics
- Market Trends in Biopolymer Films
- Applicability
Chapter 6 Global Outlook for Bioplastic Textile Market
- Business Overview
- Market Breakdown, by Source
- Sugarcane
- Beet
- Corn Starch
- Cassava
- Market Breakdown, by Material
- Polylactic Acid (PLA)
- Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
- Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB)
- Bio-Polyester
- Bio Polyamide
- Market Breakdown, by End User
- Home Textiles
- Clothing
- Footwear
- Market Breakdown, by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
- Value Chain Analysis
- Raw Material Analysis
- Value Addition
- Distribution Channel Analysis
- Future Trends
- Growth Drivers
- Environmentally Friendly Properties of Bioplastics
- Favorable Government Policies for Bioplastics
- Renewable Raw Material Sources
- Restraints
- High Cost to Consumers
- Company Market Share Analysis
Chapter 7 Americas Bioplastics Market
- U.S.
- Total Plastics
- Bioplastics
- Major Producers
- Types of Bioplastics
- Applications
- Brazil
- Total Plastics
- Bioplastics
- Major Producers
- Types of Bioplastics
- Applications
- Elsewhere in the Americas
- Canada
Chapter 8 European Bioplastics Market
- Germany
- Total Plastics
- Bioplastics
- Major Producers
- Types of Bioplastics
- Applications
- Italy
- Total Plastics
- Bioplastics
- Major Producers
- Types of Bioplastics
- Applications
- Elsewhere in Europe
- France
- The Netherlands
- The United Kingdom
Chapter 9 Asian Bioplastics Market
- China
- Total Plastics
- Bioplastics
- Major Producers
- Bioplastic Types
- Applications
- Japan
- Total Plastics
- Bioplastics
- Major Producers
- Bioplastic Types
- Applications
- Elsewhere in Asia
Chapter 10 Bioplastics Processing Technologies
- Extrusion
- Compounding
- Starch Polymers
- PLA and PHA
- Blends with Oil-Based Plastics
- Pelletizing
- Foaming
- Storage and Drying
- Use of Regrind
- Cast Film
- Thermoforming
- Injection Molding
Chapter 12 Issues Facing Bioplastics
- Environmental Issues
- Composting
- Recyclability
- Food Supply Issue
- Carbon Footprint
- Government Involvement
Chapter 13 Standards and Certifications
- Bio-Based
- ASTM D6866
- PD CEN/TR 15932:2010
- Biodegradability
- EN 13432, ASTM D6400, and ISO 17088
Chapter 14 Competitive Landscape
- Company Market Share Analysis
- Major Acquisitions and New Product Developments
Chapter 15 Company Profiles
- Algix
- Arkema
- Avantium
- Avient Corp. (Polyone)
- BASF
- Bioamber
- Biolog Biotechnologie Und Logistik Gmbh
- Biologiq Inc.
- Biome Technologies
- Biomer
- Biotec Biologische Naturverpackungen Gmbh & Co.
- Braskem
- Cardia Bioplastics
- Cargill
- Corbion
- Danimer Scientific
- Dow Plastics
- Dupont
- Dupont Tate & Lyle Bio Products
- DSM
- Durect Corp.
- Eastman Chemical Co.
- Fabri-Kal
- Fkur Plastics Corp.
- Futamura Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Green Day Eco-Friendly Material Co.
- Green Science Alliance Co., Ltd.
- Huhtamaki
- Innovia Films
- Japan Corn Starch Co.
- JSR Corp.
- Kaneka
- Kingfa
- Natureworks
- Novamont S.P.A.
- Plantic Technologies Ltd.
- Plaxica
- Rhein Chemie Additives
- Rodenburg Biopolymers Bv
- Rtp Co.
- Solanyl Biopolymers
- Synbra Technology
- Tate & Lyle Plc
- Teknor Apex
- Teijin
- Tianan Biologic Material Co., Ltd.
- Tianjin Green Bio-Science Co., Ltd.
- Toray
- Urethane Soy Systems Co.
- Virent Energy Systems
- Wuhan Huali Environmental Technology Co.
- Yield10 Bioscience (Metabolix)
- Zea2 (Zeachem Inc.)
- Zhangjiagang Glory Biomaterial Co., Ltd.
- Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Co.
Chapter 16 Leading Bioplastics Trade Groups
- Japan Bioplastics Association (JBPA)
- European Bioplastics
List of Tables
Summary Table: Global Market Volume for Bioplastics, by Region, Through 2026
Table 1: Internal and External Factors Encouraging the Growth in Bioplastics
Table 2: Bioplastic Material Prices
Table 3: List of Bio-Based Polymers and Overview of their Production
Table 4: Global PLA Suppliers
Table 5: Global Market Volume for PLA, by Region, Through 2026
Table 6: Global Market Volume for PLA, by Application, Through 2026
Table 7: Global Starch Polymer Producers
Table 8: Global Market Volume for Starch-Based Plastics, by Region, Through 2026
Table 9: Products Made from Starch Polymers
Table 10: Global Market Volume for Starch-Based Plastics, by Application, Through 2026
Table 11: Global PHA Suppliers
Table 12: Global Market Volume for PHA, by Region, Through 2026
Table 13: Global Market Volume for PHA, by Application, Through 2026
Table 14: Global Suppliers of Bio PBS
Table 15: Global Market Volume for PBS, by Region, Through 2026
Table 16: Global Market Volume for PBS, by Application, Through 2026
Table 17: Global Biopolyamide Suppliers
Table 18: Global Market Volume for Biopolyamides, by Region, Through 2026
Table 19: Global Market Volume for Biopolyamides, by Application, Through 2026
Table 20: Global Suppliers of PTT-Type Polyesters
Table 21: Global Market Volume for Bio-PTT, by Region, Through 2026
Table 22: Global Market Volume for Bio-PTT, by Application, Through 2026
Table 23: Global Biopolyol Suppliers
Table 24: Global Market Volume for Biopolyols, by Region, Through 2026
Table 25: Global Market Volume for Biopolyols, by Application, Through 2026
Table 26: Global Suppliers of Cellulose Plastic
Table 27: Global Market Volume for Cellulosic Plastics, by Region, Through 2026
Table 28: Global Market Volume for Cellulosic Plastics, by Application, Through 2026
Table 29: Global Market Volume for Other Types of Bioplastics, by Resin Type, Through 2026
Table 30: Global Market Volume for Other Types of Bioplastics, by Application, Through 2026
Table 31: Global Market Volume for Other Types of Bioplastics, by Region, Through 2026
Table 32: Global Market Volume for Bioplastics, by Resin Type, Through 2026
Table 33: Global Market Volume for PLA, by Region/Country, Through 2026
Table 34: Global Market Volume for Starch-Based Plastics, by Region/Country, Through 2026
Table 35: Global Market Volume for Bioplastic Textile, by Source, Through 2026
Table 36: Global Market Volume for Bioplastic Textile, by Material, Through 2026
Table 37: Global Market Volume for Bioplastic Textile, by End User, Through 2026
Table 38: Global Market Volume for Bioplastic Textile, by Region, Through 2026
Table 39: Major Bioplastics Producers in the U.S.
Table 40: U.S. Market Volume for Bioplastics, by Resin Type, Through 2026
Table 41: U.S. Market Volume for Bioplastics, by Application, Through 2026
Table 42: Major Bioplastics Producers in Brazil
Table 43: Brazilian Market Volume for Bioplastics, by Resin Type, Through 2026
Table 44: Brazilian Market Volume for Bioplastics, by Application, Through 2026
Table 45: Major Bioplastics Producers in Germany
Table 46: German Market Volume for Bioplastics, by Resin Type, Through 2026
Table 47: German Market Volume for Bioplastics, by Application, Through 2026
Table 48: Major Bioplastics Producers in Italy
Table 49: Italian Market Volume for Bioplastics, by Resin Type, Through 2026
Table 50: Italian Market Volume for Bioplastics, by Application, Through 2026
Table 51: Major Bioplastics Producers in China
Table 52: Chinese Market Volume for Bioplastics, by Resin Type, Through 2026
Table 53: Chinese Market Volume for Bioplastics, by Application, Through 2026
Table 54: Major Bioplastics Producers in Japan
Table 55: Japanese Market Volume for Bioplastics, by Resin Type, Through 2026
Table 56: Japanese Market Volume for Bioplastics, by Application, Through 2026
Table 57: Examples of Bioplastics Equipment Specialists
Table 58: Summary of the Main Characteristics of Bio-Based Materials for Packaging and Textile Applications
Table 59: Suitability of Bio-Based Plastics for Different Types of Applications
Table 60: Global Market Volume for Bioplastics, by Application, Through 2026
Table 61: Global Market Volume for Bioplastics Used in Packaging Applications, by Segment, Through 2026
Table 62: Global Market Volume for Bioplastics Used in Automotive and Transportation Applications, by Segment, Through 2026
Table 63: Global Market Volume for Bioplastics Used in Medical Applications, by Segment, Through 2026
Table 64: Standards for Bioplastics
Table 65: Associations and Institutions
Table 66: Key Merger and Acquisition Deals in the Bioplastics Industry
Table 67: Arkema S.A.: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 68: Arkema S.A., by Regional Segment
Table 69: Avantium: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 70: Avantium: Patents and Patent Applications, by Business Segment, 2020
Table 71: Avantium: Product Portfolio
Table 72: Avient Corp.: Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 73: Avient Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 74: BASF: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 75: BASF: Product Portfolio
Table 76: BioLogiQ: Product Portfolio
Table 77: Biome Technologies: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 78: Biome's Bioplastics: Product Portfolio
Table 79: Biomer: Product Portfolio
Table 80: BIOTEC: Product Portfolio
Table 81: Braskem: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 82: Cardia Bioplastics: Product Portfolio
Table 83: Corbion: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 84: Danimer Scientific: Company Financial Highlights, 2019-2020
Table 85: Danimer Scientific: Product Portfolio
Table 86: Dow Inc.: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 87: DuPont: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 88: DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products: Product Portfolio
Table 89: Koninklijke DSM N.V.: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 90: Durect Corp.: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 91: Eastman Chemical Co.: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 92: FKuR Plastics Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 93: Futamura Chemical: Product Portfolio
Table 94: Green Day: Product Portfolio
Table 95: Huhtamaki Oyj: Company Financial Highlights
Table 96: JSR Corp.: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 97: Kaneka.: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 98: Kaneka: Product Portfolio
Table 99: Kingfa.: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 100: NatureWorks: Product Portfolio
Table 101: Novamont: Product Portfolio
Table 102: Plantic Technologies Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 103: Rodenburg: Product Portfolio
Table 104: RTP Co.: Product Portfolio
Table 105: RTP Co. Comparison of 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced Compounds
Table 106: Tate & Lyle: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 107: Teijin Ltd.: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 108: Teijin Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 109: Teijin Ltd.: SWOT in Plastic Processing Segment
Table 110: Tianan Biologic Material Co., Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 111: Toray Industries Inc.: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 112: Virent Energy Systems: Product Portfolio
Table 113: Yield10 Bioscience: Company Financial Highlights, 2018-2020
Table 114: Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Co.: Product Portfolio
Table 115: Abbreviations Used in This Report
Table 116: Glossary
List of Figures
Figure A: Bioplastics Advantages
Figure B: Data Source
Summary Figure: Global Market Volume for Bioplastics, by Region, 2020-2026
Figure 1: Bioplastic Segments
Figure 2: Bioplastic Materials
Figure 3: Green Polyethylene Lifecycle
Figure 4: End of Life Options for Bioplastics
Figure 5: Ski Boot Using Rilsan or Nylon 11
Figure 6: Life Cycle Model of Biodegradable Plastics
Figure 7: Market Dynamics
Figure 8: Asia-Pacific Market Volume Trends in Flexible Packaging, 2013-2024
Figure 9: Global Pharmaceutical Sales, by Region, 2018
Figure 10: Impact of COVID-19
Figure 11: Manufacturing of Lactic Acid from Maize Dextrose
Figure 12: Manufacture of PLA from Lactic Acid
Figure 13: Global Market Volume Shares of PLA, by Region, 2020
Figure 14: Global Market Volume Shares of PLA, by Application, 2020
Figure 15: Wheat Starch Extraction
Figure 16: Global Market Volume Shares of Starch-Based Plastics, by Region, 2020
Figure 17: Global Market Volume Shares of Starch-Based Plastics, by Application, 2020
Figure 18: Global Market Volume Shares of PHA, by Region, 2020
Figure 19: Global Market Volume Shares of PHA, by Application, 2020
Figure 20: Global Market Volume Shares of PBS, by Region, 2020
Figure 21: Global Market Volume Shares of PBS, by Application, 2020
Figure 22: Global Market Volume Shares of Biopolyamides, by Region, 2020
Figure 23: Global Market Volume Shares of Biopolyamides, by Application, 2020
Figure 24: Global Market Volume Shares of Bio-PTT, by Region, 2020
Figure 25: Global Market Volume Shares of Bio-PTT, by Application, 2020
Figure 26: Global Market Volume Shares of Biopolyols, by Region, 2020
Figure 27: Global Market Volume Shares of Biopolyols, by Application, 2020
Figure 28: Global Market Volume Shares of Cellulosic Plastics, by Region, 2020
Figure 29: Global Market Volume Shares of Cellulosic Plastics, by Application, 2020
Figure 30: Global Market Volume Shares of Other Types of Bioplastics, by Resin Type, 2020
Figure 31: Global Market Volume Shares of Other Types of Bioplastics, by Application, 2020
Figure 32: Global Market Volume Shares of Other Types of Bioplastics, by Region, 2020
Figure 33: Global Market Volume Shares of Bioplastics, by Region, 2020-2026
Figure 34: Land Area Use Estimation of Bioplastics, 2020 and 2025
Figure 35: Global Market Volume for Bioplastic Textiles, 2020-2026
Figure 36: Global Market Volume Shares of Bioplastic Textile, by Source, 2020
Figure 37: Renewable Feedstocks
Figure 38: Global Market Volume Shares of Bioplastic Textile, by Material, 2020
Figure 39: Global Market Volume Shares of Bioplastic Textile, by End User, 2020
Figure 40: Bioplastic Textiles for Clothing, Footwear and Home Textile
Figure 41: Global Market Volume Shares of Bioplastic Textile, by Region, 2020
Figure 42: Bioplastics Textile Market, Industry Value Chain
Figure 43: Market Dynamics
Figure 44: Co2 Emissions for Different Polymers
Figure 45: Global Market Volume Shares of Bioplastics, by Company, 2020
Figure 46: U.S. Market Volume Shares of Bioplastics, by Resin Type, 2020
Figure 47: Brazilian Market Volume Shares of Bioplastics, by Resin Type, 2020
Figure 48: German Market Volume Shares of Bioplastics, by Resin Type, 2020
Figure 49: Share of Bioplastics Applications in Different Sectors of the European Economy, 2020
Figure 50: Italian Bioplastics Market Shares, by resin type 2020
Figure 51: Chinese Market Volume Shares of Bioplastics, by Resin Type, 2020
Figure 52: Chinese Market Volume Shares of Bioplastics, by Application, 2020
Figure 53: Value Chain of Bio-PET Production
Figure 54: Japanese Market Volume Shares of Bioplastics, by Resin Type, 2020
Figure 55: Japanese Market Volume Shares of Bioplastics, by Application, 2020
Figure 56: Bioplastic Conversion Process
Figure 57: Thermoforming Process
Figure 58: Global Market Volume Shares of Bioplastics in Packaging Applications, by Segment, 2020
Figure 59: Range of Packaging Options Made from Biodegradable Plastics
Figure 60: Global Market Volume Shares of Bioplastics Used in Packaging Applications, by Segment, 2020
Figure 61: Schematic Illustration of an Ideal Cycle of Bio-Based Material Used for Packaging Application
Figure 62: Different Types of Biodegradable Bags
Figure 63: Natur-Ware Bio-Based and Compostable Cutlery
Figure 64: Vehicles Containing Bio-Based Plastics
Figure 65: Global Market Volume Shares of Bioplastics Used in Automotive and Transportation Applications, by Segment, 2020
Figure 66: Bioplastic Touch Screen Computer Casing and Toyota Prius Vent Louver Made of Sorona EP PTT Polyester
Figure 67: Agricultural Mulches, Seeding Strips and Tapes Made from Biodegradable Plastic
Figure 68: Compostable Films
Figure 69: Global Market Volume Shares of Bioplastics Used in Medical Applications, by Segment, 2020
Figure 70: Composting
Figure 71: Waste Framework Directive Pyramid Model
Figure 72: Bioplastics Life Cycle Assessment
Figure 73: Global Market Shares of Bioplastics, by Company, 2020
Figure 74: Arkema S.A.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 75: Avantium: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 76: BASF: Revenue Share, b Business Segment, 2020
Figure 77: BASF: Sales Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 78: BASF: Ecovio Film
Figure 79: Biome Technologies: Bioplastics Revenues, by Half Year, 2020
Figure 80: Biomer: Bioplastics Mechanical properties
Figure 81: Corbion: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 82: Corbion: Sales Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 83: Danimer Scientific: Sales Share, by Geographic Area, 2020
Figure 84: Dow Inc.: Sales Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 85: Koninklijke DSM N.V: Sales Figures, by Business Segment, 2019 and 2020
Figure 86: Koninklijke DSM N.V: Sales Share, by End-User Segment, 2019 and 2020
Figure 87: Eastman Chemical Co.: Sales Share, by Region, 2020
Figure 88: Biodegradable Greenware
Figure 89: Huhtamaki Oyj: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 90: JSR Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 91: Teijin Ltd.: Revenue, Sales Volume Ratio, by Application, 2020
Figure 92: Toray Industries: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2020
Figure 93: Coca-Cola's Plant Bottle
