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Biodegradable Plastics Market Size, Global Forecast 2021-2027, Industry Trends, Impact of COVID-19, Opportunity Company Analysis

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  • 145 Pages
  • November 2021
  • Region: Global
  • Renub Research
  • ID: 5504333
The recent years have exploded environment friendly alternatives globally. Preferably, biodegradable plastics are one set of materials that have become a popular replacement for conventional plastics as consumers demand green options to align with the environment. Biodegradable plastic degrades under biological (mainly microbial) action with a bleak chance of hampering the natural environment. Moreover, the awareness of conventional plastic's harmful impact on the environment has also supported the global market for biodegradable plastics. According to the report, Global Biodegradable Plastics Market is expected to reach US$ 7.1 Billion by 2027.



COVID-19 Impact on Global Biodegradable Plastics Market:


Biodegradable plastics confirm to be an outstanding option to conventional plastics, which are in enhanced demand owing to the increase in food, pharma, and PPE packaging amidst the pandemic booming of the market strength globally. Remarkably, the need for food packaging and single-use plastic has increased in the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies have endeavoured biodegradable alternatives for food packaging and single-use cutlery, driving the market growth.

Worldwide Biodegradable Plastic Market Size was US$ 4.3 Billion in 2021


Numerous biodegradable and compostable plastics are bioplastics produced from plants rather than fossil fuels. There are many options, such as packaging, agriculture, and consumer goods depending on their application. Wherein biodegradable plastics can be split down by microbes, crushed up and converted into biomass, water and carbon dioxide (or in the nonexistence of oxygen, methane rather than CO2).

The positive impacts of biodegradable plastic are being regulated while society is transitioning towards a circular economy. Legislation is the most critical driver for biodegradable plastics globally. For example, bans or taxes on the use of non-biodegradable shopping bags in Italy, France, or coastal cities have led to a substantial surge in the consumption of biodegradable plastics.

By Application, Packaging is currently Gaining Traction in the Global Biodegradable Plastic Market:


By Applications, Packaging, Agriculture and Consumer Goods, Packaging is the chief use for biodegradable plastics. Wherein flexible packaging uses biodegradable plastics, large multinationals in the consumer-packaged goods, retailers, and foodservice sectors have also made progress or declared intentions to scale biodegradable plastic usage dramatically. Consequently, drive the demand for biodegradable packaging for fresh produce and food cutlery and compostable bags across the globe. In addition, several e-commerce giants have also prompted a switch to biodegradable packaging, encouraging the biodegradable demand in online goods and food delivery.

Similarly, agriculture also uses biodegradable plastics. The agricultural mulching film is used to improve crop yield in many countries. The traditional mulching film is difficult to collect from the field and can lead to severe plastic pollution in the soil. The biodegradable mulching film has, therefore, been tested and developed to be an alternative. Though its soil biodegradability and consequences are not fully understood, many countries have applied it to a larger scale.

Global Biodegradable Plastic Industry will grow with a CAGR of 8.72% during 2020-2027


Across the realms of the global biodegradable plastic market, by material type, Polybutylene adipate Terephthalate (PBAT), Polybutylene Succinate (PBS), Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), and Starch Blends are most renowned. Amongst the variants, starch blends emerge as the global leader in market share in the worldwide market.

Moreover, the commercial development of starch blends has gone through several phases. Starch blend being inexpensive and readily available compared to other natural polymers with additional biodegradability makes it a popular material to expand biodegradable plastics. Exceptionally, starch-bends are used in end-use industries such as packaging, automobiles, and agriculture.

On the other hand, PHA is majorly employed in medical applications such as drug encapsulation and medical implants. Other medical uses comprise tissue engineering, bone marrow scaffolds, and bone plates. Additionally, PHA is also used to produce compost bags, agriculture foil and films, packaging for food and beverages, and consumer goods, thereby feeding the growth of PHA globally.

The Future for Biodegradable Plastics:


Demand for biodegradable plastic has been rising due to environmental concerns regarding the use of non-renewable materials. As per our analysis, global market predictions are more ambitious, with an estimation of global biodegradable plastics demand reaching 2,066.99 Thousand Tonnes by 2027. The prevailing instances, like in China legislation relating to single-use plastic, are driving the need for biodegradable plastics. Moreover, according to Greenpeace China, has planned or constructed new biodegradable plastic projects with 36 companies.

By Region, Global Biodegradable Plastic Market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, The Middle East and Africa and Latin America:


The North American market is a crucial hub as it is the leading region in the research & development and consumption of biodegradable plastic. Consumer goods are added vertical that shall fuel the market growth in North America owing to the raised living standards of the people, which prefer quality products instead of cheaper products.

Currently, Europe has the most extensive production capabilities and regional development. The robust automotive industry and the increasing demand for bio-plastic-based packaging products by various manufacturers in Europe expect to favour the market's demand. The expanding packaging industry in the region shall further bolster regional growth due to the expanding market for lightweight automobile parts and electronic goods.

In addition, the growth of the biodegradable plastics market in Asia-Pacific is attributed to the apparent availability of raw materials utilised to produce biodegradable plastics. However, the future development of biodegradable plastics in Asia-Pacific is highly attributable to the awareness about biodegradable plastics as a viable option to conventional plastics and price reduction.

Key Companies Insights:


The global competition among the players exists in the market due to many players present across the regions. Moreover, the demand for biodegradable plastic is poised to increase in both developed and developing economies. Hence, the key market players are spending in research and development to include biodegradable plastic products, which are strong and readily degradable in the natural environment. Major players in the industry include Total Corbion (Netherlands), Mitsubishi Chemical Holding Corporation (Japan), Toray Industries (Japan), Biome Bioplastics (UK) and GREEN DOT BIOPLASTICS.

This report “Biodegradable Plastic Market, Global Forecast By Material Type (Polybutylene adipate Terephthalate (PBAT), Polybutylene Succinate (PBS), Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), and Starch Blends), Applications (Packaging, Agriculture and Consumer Goods), Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, The Middle East and Africa and Latin America), Companies (Total Corbion (Netherlands), Mitsubishi Chemical Holding Corporation (Japan), Toray Industries (Japan), Biome Bioplastics (UK) and GREEN DOT BIOPLASTICS)” provides a detailed analysis of Global Biodegradable Plastic Industry.

Material Type – Global Biodegradable Plastic Market & Volume have been covered from 6 viewpoints:


1. Polybutylene adipate Terephthalate (PBAT)
2. Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)
3. Polylactic Acid (PLA)
4. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
5. Starch Blends
6. Others

Applications – Global Biodegradable Plastic Market have been covered from 4 viewpoints:


1. Packaging
2. Agriculture
3. Consumer Goods
4. Others

Regions – Global Biodegradable Plastic Market have been covered from all the 5 regions:


1. North America
2. Europe
3. Asia Pacific
4. The Middle East & Africa
5. Latin America

Company Insights:

  • Overview
  • Recent Developments
  • Sales Analysis

Companies Covered:


1. Total Corbion (Netherlands)
2. Mitsubishi Chemical Holding Corporation (Japan)
3. Toray Industries (Japan)
4. Biome Bioplastics (UK)
5. GREEN DOT BIOPLASTICS
Frequently Asked Questions about the Global Biodegradable Plastics Market

What is the estimated value of the Global Biodegradable Plastics Market?

The Global Biodegradable Plastics Market was estimated to be valued at $4.3 Billion in 2021.

What is the growth rate of the Global Biodegradable Plastics Market?

The growth rate of the Global Biodegradable Plastics Market is 8.7%, with an estimated value of $7.1 Billion by 2027.

What is the forecasted size of the Global Biodegradable Plastics Market?

The Global Biodegradable Plastics Market is estimated to be worth $7.1 Billion by 2027.

Who are the key companies in the Global Biodegradable Plastics Market?

Key companies in the Global Biodegradable Plastics Market include Total Corbion (Netherlands), Mitsubishi Chemical Holding Corporation (Japan), Toray Industries (Japan), Biome Bioplastics (UK) and GREEN DOT BIOPLASTICS.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Research & Methodology3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
4.1 Growth Drivers
4.2 Challenges
5. Global Biodegradable Plastic
5.1 Market
5.2 Volume
6. Share Analysis – Global Biodegradable Plastics
6.1 Market Share
6.1.1 By Material Type
6.1.2 By Application
6.1.3 By Region
6.2 Volume Share
6.2.1 By Material Type
7. Material Type – Global Biodegradable Plastics Market & Volume
7.1 Polybutylene adipate Terephthalate (PBAT)
7.1.1 Market
7.1.2 Volume
7.2 Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)
7.2.1 Market
7.2.2 Volume
7.3 Polylactic Acid (PLA)
7.3.1 Market
7.3.2 Volume
7.4 Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
7.4.1 Market
7.4.2 Volume
7.5 Starch Blends
7.5.1 Market
7.5.2 Volume
7.6 Others
7.6.1 Market
7.6.2 Volume
8. Applications – Global Biodegradable Plastics Market
8.1 Packaging
8.2 Agriculture
8.3 Consumer Goods
8.4 Others
9. Regions – Global Biodegradable Plastics Market
9.1 North America
9.2 Europe
9.3 Asia Pacific
9.4 The Middle East & Africa
9.5 Latin America
10. Porters Five Forces
10.1 Overview
10.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
10.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
10.4 Degree of Competition
10.5 Threat of New Entrants
10.6 Threat of Substitutes
11. Company Analysis
11.1 Total Corbion (Netherlands)
11.1.1 Overview
11.1.2 Recent Developments
11.1.3 Sales Analysis
11.2 Mitsubishi Chemical Holding Corporation (Japan)
11.2.1 Overview
11.2.2 Recent Developments
11.2.3 Sales Analysis
11.3 Toray Industries (Japan)
11.3.1 Overview
11.3.2 Recent Developments
11.3.3 Sales Analysis
11.4 Biome Bioplastics (UK)
11.4.1 Overview
11.4.2 Recent Developments
11.4.3 Sales Analysis
11.5 Green Dot Bioplastics
11.5.1 Overview
11.5.2 Recent Developments
11.5.3 Sales Analysis
List Of Figures:
Figure-01: Global – Biodegradable Plastic Market (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-02: Global – Forecast for Biodegradable Plastic Market (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-03: Global – Biodegradable PlasticVolume (Thousand Tons), 2018 – 2021
Figure-04: Global – Forecast for Biodegradable PlasticVolume (Thousand Tons), 2022 – 2027
Figure-05: Material Type – Polybutylene adipate Terephthalate (PBAT) Market (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-06: Material Type – Forecast for Polybutylene adipate Terephthalate (PBAT) Market (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-07: Material Type – Polybutylene adipate Terephthalate (PBAT) Volume (Thousand Tons), 2018 – 2021
Figure-08: Material Type – Forecast for Polybutylene adipate Terephthalate (PBAT) Volume (Thousand Tons), 2022 – 2027
Figure-09: Material Type – Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-10: Material Type – Forecast for Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-11: Material Type – Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Volume (Thousand Tons), 2018 – 2021
Figure-12: Material Type – Forecast for Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Volume (Thousand Tons), 2022 – 2027
Figure-13: Material Type – Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-14: Material Type – Forecast for Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-15: Material Type – Polylactic Acid (PLA) Volume (Thousand Tons), 2018 – 2021
Figure-16: Material Type – Forecast for Polylactic Acid (PLA) Volume (Thousand Tons), 2022 – 2027
Figure-17: Material Type – Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Market (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-18: Material Type – Forecast for Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Market (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-19: Material Type – Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Volume (Thousand Tons), 2018 – 2021
Figure-20: Material Type – Forecast for Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Volume (Thousand Tons), 2022 – 2027
Figure-21: Material Type – Starch Blends Market (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-22: Material Type – Forecast for Starch Blends Market (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-23: Material Type – Starch Blends Volume (Thousand Tons), 2018 – 2021
Figure-24: Material Type – Forecast for Starch Blends Volume (Thousand Tons), 2022 – 2027
Figure-25: Material Type – Others Market (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-26: Material Type – Forecast for Others Market (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-27: Material Type – Others Volume (Thousand Tons), 2018 – 2021
Figure-28: Material Type – Forecast for Others Volume (Thousand Tons), 2022 – 2027
Figure-29: Applications – Packaging Market (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-30: Applications – Forecast for Packaging Market (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-31: Applications – Agriculture Market (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-32: Applications – Forecast for Agriculture Market (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-33: Applications – Consumer Goods Market (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-34: Applications – Forecast for Consumer Goods Market (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-35: Applications – Others Market (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-36: Applications – Forecast for Others Market (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-37: North America – Biodegradable Plastic Market (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-38: North America – Forecast for Biodegradable Plastic Market (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-39: Europe – Biodegradable Plastic Market (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-40: Europe – Forecast for Biodegradable Plastic Market (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-41: Asia Pacific – Biodegradable Plastic Market (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-42: Asia Pacific – Forecast for Biodegradable Plastic Market (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-43: The Middle East & Africa – Biodegradable Plastic Market (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-44: The Middle East & Africa – Forecast for Biodegradable Plastic Market (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-45: Latin America – Biodegradable Plastic Market (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-46: Latin America – Forecast for Biodegradable Plastic Market (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-47: Total Corbion (Netherlands) – Global Revenue (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-48: Total Corbion (Netherlands) – Forecast for Global Revenue (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-49: Mitsubishi Chemical Holding Corporation (Japan) – Global Revenue (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-50: Mitsubishi Chemical Holding Corporation (Japan) – Forecast for Global Revenue (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-51: Toray Industries (Japan) – Global Revenue (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-52: Toray Industries (Japan) – Forecast for Global Revenue (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-53: Biome Bioplastics (UK) – Global Revenue (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-54: Biome Bioplastics (UK) – Forecast for Global Revenue (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
Figure-55: Green Dot Bioplastics – Global Revenue (Million US$), 2018 – 2021
Figure-56: Green Dot Bioplastics – Forecast for Global Revenue (Million US$), 2022 – 2027
List Of Tables:
Table-01: Global – Biodegradable Plastic Market Share by Material Type (Percent), 2018 – 2021
Table-02: Global – Forecast for Biodegradable Plastic Market Share by Material Type (Percent), 2022 – 2027
Table-03: Global – Biodegradable Plastic Market Share by Application (Percent), 2018 – 2021
Table-04: Global – Forecast for Biodegradable Plastic Market Share by Application (Percent), 2022 – 2027
Table-05: Global – Biodegradable Plastic Market Share by Region (Percent), 2018 – 2021
Table-06: Global – Forecast for Biodegradable Plastic Market Share by Region (Percent), 2022 – 2027
Table-07: Global – Biodegradable Plastic Volume Share by Material Type (Percent), 2018 – 2021
Table-08: Global – Forecast for Biodegradable Plastic Volume Share by Material Type (Percent), 2022 – 2027

Companies Mentioned

  • Total Corbion (Netherlands)
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Holding Corporation (Japan)
  • Toray Industries (Japan)
  • Biome Bioplastics (UK)
  • GREEN DOT BIOPLASTICS

Methodology

In this report, for analyzing the future trends for the studied market during the forecast period, the publisher has incorporated rigorous statistical and econometric methods, further scrutinized by secondary, primary sources and by in-house experts, supported through their extensive data intelligence repository. The market is studied holistically from both demand and supply-side perspectives. This is carried out to analyze both end-user and producer behavior patterns, in the review period, which affects price, demand and consumption trends. As the study demands to analyze the long-term nature of the market, the identification of factors influencing the market is based on the fundamentality of the study market.

Through secondary and primary researches, which largely include interviews with industry participants, reliable statistics, and regional intelligence, are identified and are transformed to quantitative data through data extraction, and further applied for inferential purposes. The publisher's in-house industry experts play an instrumental role in designing analytic tools and models, tailored to the requirements of a particular industry segment. These analytical tools and models sanitize the data & statistics and enhance the accuracy of their recommendations and advice.

Primary Research

The primary purpose of this phase is to extract qualitative information regarding the market from the key industry leaders. The primary research efforts include reaching out to participants through mail, tele-conversations, referrals, professional networks, and face-to-face interactions. The publisher also established professional corporate relations with various companies that allow us greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions, fulfilling the following functions:

  • Validates and improves the data quality and strengthens research proceeds
  • Further develop the analyst team’s market understanding and expertise
  • Supplies authentic information about market size, share, growth, and forecast

The researcher's primary research interview and discussion panels are typically composed of the most experienced industry members. These participants include, however, are not limited to:

  • Chief executives and VPs of leading corporations specific to the industry
  • Product and sales managers or country heads; channel partners and top level distributors; banking, investment, and valuation experts
  • Key opinion leaders (KOLs)

Secondary Research

The publisher refers to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically includes, however, is not limited to:

  • Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
  • Patent and regulatory databases for understanding of technical & legal developments
  • Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
  • Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
  • Authentic new articles, webcasts, and other related releases for market evaluation
  • Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecasts
 

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