The Global Bioplastics Market 2026-2036

1.1 What are bioplastics?
1.2 Global Plastics Market and Supply
1.3 Recycling Polymers
1.4 Bio-based and Biodegradable vs. Non-biodegradable Polymers
1.5 Bio-based Content Across the Full Polymer Market
1.6 Regional Distribution
1.7 Bio-based Building Blocks Market Overview
1.8 Next Generation Bio-based Polymers
1.9 Integration with Chemical Recycling
1.10 Novel Feedstock Sources
1.11 Turning Waste into Bioplastics
1.12 Bio-based Polymer Production Shares and Bio-based Content: 2025
1.13 Global Bioplastics Capacity
1.13.1 Production capacities 2025
1.13.2 Production capacities forecast 2025-2036
1.13.3 Production capacities by region 2024-2036
1.14 Global Market Forecasts
1.15 Environmental Impact and Sustainability
1.15.1 Plastics carbon footprint
1.15.2 Bioplastics carbon footprint
1.15.3 Life Cycle Assessment of Bioplastics
1.15.4 Use of renewables in production
1.15.5 Land Use and Feedstock Sustainability
1.15.6 Carbon Footprint Comparison with Fossil-based Alternatives
1.16 Bio-composites
1.16.1 Sustainable packaging
1.16.2 Enhanced biodegradation of bio-based polymers
1.16.3 Bio-composite manufacturing
1.16.4 Sustainability and Environmental Performance of Bio-based Polymers

2.1 The Biodegradability and Bio-based Independence Principle
2.2 Types of bioplastics
2.2.1 Introduction
2.2.2 Polymer Types
2.2.2.1 Transition from fossil-based to bio-based polymers
2.2.2.2 Monosaccharides
2.2.2.3 Vegetable Oils
2.2.3 Bio-based monomers
2.2.3.1 Portfolio of available monomers
2.2.3.2 Emerging Monomer Technologies
2.2.4 The Green Premium
2.2.5 Market Pathway Classification: Drop-in, Smart Drop-in and Dedicated Bio-based Polymers
2.3 Feedstocks
2.3.1 Types
2.3.2 Prices
2.3.3 Alternative feedstocks for bioplastics
2.3.4 Food security, land use, and water resources
2.4 Chain of custody
2.5 Chemical tracers and markers
2.6 Bioplastics regulations
2.6.1 Overview
2.6.2 The UN Global Plastics Treaty
2.6.3 Extended producer responsibility (EPR)
2.6.4 United States
2.6.5 Europe
2.6.5.1 EU Bioeconomy Strategy November 2025
2.6.6 Asia-Pacific
2.6.7 Recycled-content mandates and material bans

3.1 Biorefineries
3.2 Feedstock and Land Use
3.3 Plant-based Feedstocks
3.3.1 Starch
3.3.2 Glucose-platform intermediates
3.3.3 Sugar crops and the furan platform
3.3.4 Lignocellulosic biomass
3.3.5 Plant oils
3.3.6 Other plant-based feedstocks
3.4 Waste Feedstocks
3.5 Microbial and Mineral Sources
3.6 Gaseous Feedstocks

4.1 BIO-BASED OR RENEWABLE PLASTICS
4.1.1 Drop-in bio-based plastics
4.1.2 Novel bio-based plastics
4.2 BIODEGRADABLE AND COMPOSTABLE PLASTICS
4.2.1 Biodegradability
4.2.2 Compostability
4.3 TYPES
4.4 KEY MARKET PLAYERS
4.5 SYNTHETIC BIO-BASED POLYMERS
4.5.1 Aliphatic polycarbonates (APC) - cyclic and linear
4.5.1.1 Market analysis
4.5.1.2 Production
4.5.1.3 Applications
4.5.1.4 Producers
4.5.2 Polylactic acid (Bio-PLA)
4.5.2.1 What is polylactic acid?
4.5.2.2 Market analysis
4.5.2.3 Applications
4.5.2.4 Production
4.5.2.5 Biomanufacturing of lactic acid (C3H6O3)
4.5.2.6 Bacterial fermentation
4.5.2.6.1 Lactic acid
4.5.2.6.2 Selection of optimal bacterial strains
4.5.2.6.3 Downstream processing of fermentation broth into PLA-grade lactic acid
4.5.2.7 PLA hydrolysis
4.5.2.8 Ocean degradation
4.5.2.9 PLA end-of-life
4.5.2.10 Producers and production capacities, current and planned
4.5.2.10.1 Lactic acid producers and production capacities
4.5.2.10.2 PLA producers and production capacities
4.5.2.10.3 Polylactic acid (Bio-PLA) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
4.5.2.10.4 PLA Production by region 2019-2036
4.5.3 Polyethylene terephthalate (Bio-PET)
4.5.3.1 Market analysis
4.5.3.2 Bio-based MEG and PET
4.5.3.2.1 Monomer production
4.5.3.2.2 Applications
4.5.3.3 Producers and production capacities
4.5.3.4 Polyethylene terephthalate (Bio-PET) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
4.5.4 Polytrimethylene terephthalate (Bio-PTT)
4.5.4.1 Market analysis
4.5.4.2 Producers and production capacities
4.5.4.3 Polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
4.5.4.4 PTT Production by region 2019-2036
4.5.5 Polyethylene furanoate (Bio-PEF)
4.5.5.1 Market analysis
4.5.5.2 Comparative properties to PET
4.5.5.3 Commercial status
4.5.5.4 Producers and production capacities
4.5.5.4.1 FDCA and PEF producers and production capacities
4.5.5.4.2 Polyethylene furanoate (Bio-PEF) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes).
4.5.6 Polyamides (Bio-PA)
4.5.6.1 Market analysis
4.5.6.2 Producers and production capacities
4.5.6.3 Polyamides (Bio-PA) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
4.5.6.4 Bio-PA Production by region 2019-2036
4.5.7 Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (Bio-PBAT)
4.5.7.1 Market analysis
4.5.7.2 Producers and production capacities
4.5.7.3 Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (Bio-PBAT) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
4.5.7.4 PBAT Production by region 2019-2036
4.5.8 Polybutylene succinate (PBS) and copolymers
4.5.8.1 Market analysis
4.5.8.2 Producers and production capacities
4.5.8.3 Polybutylene succinate (PBS) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
4.5.8.4 PBS Production by region 2019-2036
4.5.9 Polyethylene (Bio-PE)
4.5.9.1 Market analysis
4.5.9.2 Producers and production capacities
4.5.9.3 Polyethylene (Bio-PE) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes).
4.5.9.4 Bio-PE Production by region 2019-2036
4.5.10 Polypropylene (Bio-PP)
4.5.10.1 Market analysis
4.5.10.2 Producers and production capacities
4.5.10.3 Polypropylene (Bio-PP) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
4.5.10.4 Bio-PP Production by region 2019-2036
4.5.11 Superabsorbent polymers
4.5.11.1 Market analysis
4.5.11.2 Production
4.5.11.3 Applications
4.5.11.4 Producers
4.5.12 Polytrimethylene Furandicarboxylate (PTF)
4.5.12.1 Market Analysis
4.5.12.2 Production
4.5.12.3 Applications
4.5.12.4 Producers and Production Capacities
4.5.12.5 PTF Production Capacity 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
4.5.13 Bio-based Polybutylene Terephthalate (Bio-PBT)
4.5.13.1 Market Analysis
4.5.13.2 Production
4.5.13.3 Applications
4.5.13.4 Producers and Production Capacities
4.5.13.5 Bio-PBT Production Capacity 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
4.5.14 Polyfurfuryl Alcohol (PFA)
4.5.14.1 Market Analysis
4.5.14.2 Production
4.5.14.3 Applications
4.5.14.4 Producers and Production Capacities
4.5.14.5 PFA Production Capacity 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
4.5.15 Bio-based Polyvinyl Chloride (Bio-PVC)
4.5.15.1 Market Analysis
4.5.15.2 Production
4.5.15.3 Applications
4.5.15.4 Producers and Production Capacities
4.5.15.5 Bio-PVC Production Capacity 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
4.5.16 Bio-based Polymethyl Methacrylate (Bio-PMMA)
4.5.16.1 Market Analysis
4.5.16.2 Production
4.5.16.3 Applications
4.5.16.4 Producers and Production Capacities
4.5.16.5 Bio-PMMA Production Capacity 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
4.5.17 Bio-based Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (Bio-SBR)
4.5.17.1 Market Analysis
4.5.17.2 Production
4.5.17.3 Applications
4.5.17.4 Producers and Production Capacities
4.5.17.5 Bio-SBR Production Capacity 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
4.5.18 Epoxy resins (bio-based content)
4.5.18.1 Market Analysis
4.5.18.2 Producers and Production Capacities
4.5.18.3 Epoxy resins (bio fraction) production 2019-2036
4.5.18.4 Epoxy resins Production by region 2019-2036
4.5.19 Polyurethanes (PUR, bio-based content)
4.5.19.1 Market Analysis
4.5.19.2 Producers and Production Capacities
4.5.19.3 Polyurethanes (PUR, bio fraction) production 2019-2036
4.5.19.4 PUR Production by region 2019-2036
4.6 NATURAL BIO-BASED POLYMERS
4.6.1 Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
4.6.1.1 Technology description
4.6.1.2 Types
4.6.1.2.1 PHB
4.6.1.2.2 PHBV
4.6.1.3 Synthesis and production processes
4.6.1.4 Market analysis
4.6.1.5 Commercially available PHAs
4.6.1.6 Markets for PHAs
4.6.1.6.1 Packaging
4.6.1.6.2 Cosmetics
4.6.1.6.2.1 PHA microspheres
4.6.1.6.3 Medical
4.6.1.6.3.1 Tissue engineering
4.6.1.6.3.2 Drug delivery
4.6.1.6.4 Agriculture
4.6.1.6.4.1 Mulch film
4.6.1.6.4.2 Grow bags
4.6.1.7 Producers and production capacities
4.6.1.8 PHA production capacities 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
4.6.1.9 PHA Production by region 2019-2036
4.6.2 Cellulose
4.6.2.1 Cellulose acetate (CA)
4.6.2.1.1 Market analysis
4.6.2.1.2 Production
4.6.2.1.3 Applications
4.6.2.1.4 Cellulose acetate Production by region 2019-2036
4.6.2.1.5 Producers
4.6.2.2 Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)
4.6.2.2.1 Market analysis
4.6.2.2.2 Producers and production capacities
4.6.2.3 Nanocellulose
4.6.2.4 Casein polymers
4.6.2.4.1 Market analysis
4.6.2.5 Commercial status
4.6.2.5.1 Production
4.6.2.5.2 Applications
4.6.2.6 Algal, Fungal and Mycelium-based Materials: Emerging Outlook
4.6.3 Starch-containing polymer compounds (SCPC)
4.6.3.1 Market Analysis
4.6.3.2 Producers and Production Capacities
4.6.3.3 SCPC production 2019-2036
4.6.3.4 SCPC Production by region 2019-2036
4.7 NATURAL FIBERS
4.7.1 Manufacturing method, matrix materials and applications of natural fibers
4.7.2 Advantages of natural fibers
4.7.3 Commercially available next-gen natural fiber products
4.7.4 Market drivers for next-gen natural fibers
4.7.5 Challenges
4.7.6 Plants (cellulose, lignocellulose)
4.7.7 Animal (fibrous protein)
4.7.8 Markets for natural fibers
4.7.9 Global production of natural fibers
4.8 LIGNIN
4.8.1 Lignin as a Bio-based Polymer Feedstock

5.1 Packaging (Flexible and Rigid)
5.1.1 Processes for bioplastics in packaging
5.1.2 Applications
5.1.3 Flexible packaging
5.1.3.1 Production volumes 2019-2036
5.1.4 Rigid packaging
5.1.4.1 Production volumes 2019-2036
5.2 Consumer Goods
5.2.1 Applications
5.2.2 Production volumes 2019-2036
5.3 Automotive
5.3.1 Applications
5.3.2 Production volumes 2019-2036
5.4 Building and Construction
5.4.1 Applications
5.4.2 Production volumes 2019-2036
5.5 Textiles and Fibers
5.5.1 Apparel
5.5.2 Footwear
5.5.3 Medical textiles
5.5.4 Production volumes 2019-2036
5.6 Electronics
5.6.1 Applications
5.6.2 Production volumes 2019-2036
5.7 Agriculture and Horticulture
5.7.1 Production volumes 2019-2036
5.8 Production of Biopolymers, by region
5.8.1 North America
5.8.2 Europe
5.8.3 Asia-Pacific
5.8.4 Latin America
5.9 Polymer-Specific Application Distribution
5.9.1 All bio-based polymers - Application summary
5.9.2 PLA - Application distribution
5.9.3 PHA - Application distribution
5.9.4 PBAT - Application distribution
5.9.5 PBS - Application distribution
5.9.6 SCPC - Application distribution
5.9.7 Cellulose acetate - Application distribution

7.1 Research Methodology

Table 1. Global Plastics Production (1950-2025).
Table 2. Bio-based and Biodegradable vs. Non-biodegradable Polymers (2025).
Table 3. Regional Biopolymer Distribution and Projections (2025-2036)
Table 4. Regional Production Capacity Projections (1,000 tonnes).
Table 5. Bio-based Building Blocks Market Overview
Table 6. Global Bio-based Building Block Production Capacities 2011-2036 (million tonnes total, all building blocks)
Table 7. Next Generation Bio-based Polymers.
Table 8. Bio-based Polymers and Chemical Recycling (2024-2036).
Table 9. Novel Feedstock Sources
Table 10. Bio-based Polymer Production Shares and Bio-based Content: 2025
Table 11. Global Bio-based Polymer Production Capacities and Production 2025
Table 12. Bio-based Polymer Global Installed Capacity Forecast 2025-2036 by Type (1,000 tonnes)
Table 13. Bioplastics Production Capacities by Region 2024-2036 (1,000 tonnes).
Table 14. Global Bio-based Polymers Market by Type 2020-2036 (Revenues $M)
Table 15. Life Cycle Assessment of Bio-based Polymers.
Table 16. Carbon Footprint Comparison with Fossil-based Alternative
Table 17. Available Bio-based Monomers.
Table 18. Bioplastic feedstocks,
Table 19. Bioplastics regulations around the world.
Table 20. Global biomass demand and the bio-based polymer share, 2023-2025
Table 21. Common starch sources used as bio-based feedstock
Table 22. Global production of starch for bio-based chemicals (million tonnes)
Table 23. Production of major glucose-platform intermediates (tonnes unless stated)
Table 24. Production of key furan-platform intermediates (tonnes)
Table 25. Intermediates derived from lignocellulosic biomass
Table 26. Production of major plant-oil intermediates (tonnes)
Table 27. Waste feedstocks and derived products
Table 28. Gaseous feedstocks and conversion routes
Table 29. Type of biodegradation.
Table 30. Advantages and disadvantages of biobased plastics compared to conventional plastics.
Table 31. Types of Bio-based and/or Biodegradable Plastics, applications.
Table 32. Key market players by Bio-based and/or Biodegradable Plastic types.
Table 33. Aliphatic polycarbonates (APC) - cyclic and linear production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 34. Aliphatic polycarbonates (APC) - cyclic and linear Applications.
Table 35. Aliphatic polycarbonates (APC) producers.
Table 36. Polylactic acid (PLA) market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 37. Optimal Lactic Acid Bacteria Strains for Fermentation
Table 38. Lactic acid producers and production capacities.
Table 39. PLA producers and production capacities.
Table 40. Planned PLA Capacity Expansions (2025 confirmed)
Table 41. PLA Production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 42. Polylactic acid (PLA) production by region 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 43. Bio-based Polyethylene terephthalate (Bio-PET) market analysis- manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 44. Bio-based Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) producers and production capacities.
Table 45. Polyethylene terephthalate (Bio-PET) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes).
Table 46. Polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 47. PTT Production Capacities (2025)
Table 48. Polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes).
Table 49. Polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) production by region 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 50. Polyethylene furanoate (PEF) market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 51. PEF vs. PET.
Table 52. FDCA and PEF Producers (2025)
Table 53. Polyethylene furanoate (Bio-PEF) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes).
Table 54. Bio-based polyamides (Bio-PA) market analysis - manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 55. Bio-PA Producers Production Capacities (2025)
Table 56. Polyamides (Bio-PA) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes).
Table 57. Polyamides (Bio-PA) production by region 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 58. Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) market analysis- manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 59. PBAT Producers, Production Capacities and Brands (2025)
Table 60. Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (Bio-PBAT) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes).
Table 61. Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) production by region 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 62. Bio-PBS market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 63. PBS Producers and Production Capacities (2025)
Table 64. Polybutylene succinate (PBS) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes).
Table 65. Polybutylene succinate (PBS) production by region 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 66. Bio-based Polyethylene (Bio-PE) market analysis- manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 67. Leading Bio-PE producers.
Table 68. Polyethylene (Bio-PE) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes).
Table 69. Polyethylene (Bio-PE) production by region 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 70. Bio-PP market analysis- manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 71. Bio-PP Producers and Capacities (2025)
Table 72. Polypropylene (Bio-PP) production capacities 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes).
Table 73. Polypropylene (Bio-PP) production by region 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 74. Superabsorbent Polymers Production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 75. Superabsorbent polymers Applications.
Table 76. Superabsorbent polymers producers.
Table 77. Polytrimethylene furandicarboxylate (PTF) Applications
Table 78. Polytrimethylene furandicarboxylate (PTF) Producers and Production Capacities
Table 79. PTF Production Capacity 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 80. Bio-based polybutylene terephthalate (bio-PBT) Applications
Table 81. Bio-based polybutylene terephthalate (bio-PBT) Producers and Production Capacities
Table 82. Bio-based polybutylene terephthalate (bio-PBT) Bio-PBT Production Capacity 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 83. Polyfurfuryl alcohol (PFA) Applications
Table 84. Polyfurfuryl alcohol (PFA) Producers and Production Capacities
Table 85. Polyfurfuryl alcohol (PFA) Production Capacity 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 86. Bio-based polyvinyl chloride (bio-PVC)
Table 87. Bio-based polyvinyl chloride (bio-PVC) Producers and Production Capacities
Table 88. Bio-PVC Production Capacity 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 89. Bio-PMMA Applications
Table 90. Bio-PMMA Producers and Production Capacities
Table 91. Bio-PMMA Bio-PMMA Production Capacity 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 92. Bio-based Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (Bio-SBR) Applications
Table 93. Bio-based Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (Bio-SBR)
Table 94. Bio-based Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (Bio-SBR)
Table 95. Epoxy resins (bio fraction) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 96. Epoxy resins (bio fraction) production by region 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 97. Polyurethanes (PUR, bio fraction) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 98. Types of PHAs and properties.
Table 99. Comparison of the physical properties of different PHAs with conventional petroleum-based polymers.
Table 100. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) extraction methods.
Table 101. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) market analysis.
Table 102. Commercially available PHAs.
Table 103. Markets and applications for PHAs.
Table 104. Applications, advantages and disadvantages of PHAs in packaging.
Table 105. PHA Producers (2025)
Table 106. PHA production capacities 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes).
Table 107. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production by region 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 108. Cellulose acetate (CA) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 109. Cellulose acetate (CA) applications.
Table 110. Cellulose acetate (CA) production by region 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 111. Cellulose acetate (CA) producers.
Table 112. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 113. Leading MFC producers and capacities.
Table 114. Casein polymers production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 115. Casein polymers applications.
Table 116. Starch-containing polymer compounds Producers and Production Capacities
Table 117. Starch-containing polymer compounds (SCPC) production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 118. SCPC production by region 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 119. Types of next-gen natural fibers.
Table 120. Application, manufacturing method, and matrix materials of natural fibers.
Table 121. Typical properties of natural fibers.
Table 122. Commercially available next-gen natural fiber products.
Table 123. Market drivers for natural fibers.
Table 124. Overview of cotton fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 125. Cotton production volume 2018-2036 (Million MT).
Table 126. Overview of kapok fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 127. Kapok production volume 2018-2036 (MT).
Table 128. Overview of luffa fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 129. Overview of jute fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 130. Jute production volume 2018-2036 (Million MT).
Table 131. Overview of hemp fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 132. Hemp fiber production volume 2018-2036 (MT).
Table 133. Overview of flax fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 134. Flax fiber production volume 2018-2036 (MT).
Table 135. Overview of ramie fibers- description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 136. Ramie fiber production volume 2018-2036 (MT).
Table 137. Overview of kenaf fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 138. Kenaf fiber production volume 2018-2036 (MT).
Table 139. Overview of sisal leaf fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 140. Sisal fiber production volume 2018-2036 (MT).
Table 141. Overview of abaca fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 142. Abaca fiber production volume 2018-2036 (MT).
Table 143. Overview of coir fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 144. Coir fiber production volume 2018-2036 (MILLION MT).
Table 145. Overview of banana fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 146. Banana fiber production volume 2018-2036 (MT).
Table 147. Overview of pineapple fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 148. Overview of rice fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 149. Overview of corn fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 150. Overview of switch grass fibers-description, properties and applications.
Table 151. Overview of sugarcane fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and application and market size.
Table 152. Overview of bamboo fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 153. Bamboo fiber production volume 2018-2036 (MILLION MT).
Table 154. Overview of wool fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 155. Alternative wool materials producers.
Table 156. Overview of silk fibers-description, properties, application and market size.
Table 157. Alternative silk materials producers.
Table 158. Alternative leather materials producers.
Table 159. Next-gen fur producers.
Table 160. Alternative down materials producers.
Table 161. Applications of natural fiber composites.
Table 162. Typical properties of short natural fiber-thermoplastic composites.
Table 163. Properties of non-woven natural fiber mat composites.
Table 164. Properties of aligned natural fiber composites.
Table 165. Properties of natural fiber-bio-based polymer compounds.
Table 166. Properties of natural fiber-bio-based polymer non-woven mats.
Table 167. Natural fibers in the aerospace sector-market drivers, applications and challenges for NF use.
Table 168. Natural fiber-reinforced polymer composite in the automotive market.
Table 169. Natural fibers in the aerospace sector- market drivers, applications and challenges for NF use.
Table 170. Applications of natural fibers in the automotive industry.
Table 171. Natural fibers in the building/construction sector- market drivers, applications and challenges for NF use.
Table 172. Applications of natural fibers in the building/construction sector.
Table 173. Natural fibers in the sports and leisure sector-market drivers, applications and challenges for NF use.
Table 174. Natural fibers in the textiles sector- market drivers, applications and challenges for NF use.
Table 175. Natural fibers in the packaging sector-market drivers, applications and challenges for NF use.
Table 176. Global fiber production (million MT) 2020-2036.
Table 177. Global Production Capacities by End-Use Market 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes total)
Table 178. Processes for bioplastics in packaging.
Table 179. Comparison of bioplastics’ (PLA and PHAs) properties to other common polymers used in product packaging.
Table 180. Typical applications for bioplastics in flexible packaging.
Table 181. Bio-based Polymers for Flexible Packaging - Production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 182. Typical applications for bioplastics in rigid packaging.
Table 183. Bio-based Polymers for Rigid Packaging - Production 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 184. Global production for bio-based polymers in consumer goods 2019-2036, in 1,000 tonnes.
Table 185. Bio-based Polymers in Automotive and Transport 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 186. Bio-based Polymers in Building and Construction 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 187. Bio-based Polymers in Textiles and Fibres 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 188. Global production volumes for bio-based polymers in electronics 2019-2036, in 1,000 tonnes.
Table 189. Bio-based Polymers in Agriculture and Horticulture 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 190. Biobased and sustainable plastics producers in North America.
Table 191. Bio-based Polymers in North America by Type 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 192. Biobased and sustainable plastics producers in Europe.
Table 193. Bio-based Polymers in Europe by Type 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 194. Production volumes for bio-based polymers in Asia-Pacific by type 2019-2036, in 1,000 tonnes
Table 195. Biobased and sustainable plastics producers in Latin America.
Table 196. All bio-based polymers by application segment 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 197. Polylactic acid (PLA) by application segment 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 198. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) by application segment 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 199. Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) by application segment 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 200. Polybutylene succinate (PBS) by application segment 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 201. Starch-containing polymer compounds (SCPC) by application segment 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 202. Cellulose acetate (CA) by application segment 2019-2036 (1,000 tonnes)
Table 203. Lactips plastic pellets.
Table 204. Oji Holdings CNF products.

Figure 1. Coca-Cola PlantBottle®.
Figure 2. Interrelationship between conventional, bio-based and biodegradable plastics.
Figure 3. PHA family.
Figure 4. Types of natural fibers.
Figure 5. Absolut natural based fiber bottle cap.
Figure 6. Adidas algae-ink tees.