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Lignin-based Biopolymers Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product Type (Lignosulfonates, Kraft Lignin, Organosolv Lignin, Hydrolyzed Lignin), End-use (Automotive, Construction, Packaging, Agriculture), Region, with Growth Forecasts, 2025-2030

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  • 120 Pages
  • April 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Grand View Research
  • ID: 6085791
The Lignin-based Biopolymers Market was valued at USD 1.32 Billion in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 1.72 Billion by 2030, rising at a CAGR of 4.54%. The lignin-based biopolymers market represents a transformative segment within the global bio-materials and sustainable polymers industry. Characterized by its renewable origin, carbon efficiency, and growing performance potential, lignin-derived polymers are gaining strategic importance across multiple end-use sectors, including packaging, automotive, electronics, agriculture, and construction.

Lignin, a natural byproduct of the pulp and paper industry, is being repurposed into high-value biopolymers through technological advancements in fractionation, depolymerization, and polymer chemistry. These developments are aligning closely with global sustainability mandates and carbon neutrality goals, driving lignin’s emergence as a credible alternative to petroleum-based polymers.

A core driver of growth in the lignin-based biopolymers market is the increasing demand for low-carbon, circular economy-compatible materials. Lignin-based biopolymers offer significant advantages over conventional fossil-derived plastics, such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions, biodegradability, and process adaptability across a range of applications.

The material's rigidity, UV resistance, and compatibility with thermoset and thermoplastic systems make it attractive for use in automotive parts, coatings, adhesives, and composite panels. Furthermore, as leading economies adopt stricter environmental regulations and corporate ESG metrics evolve into competitive differentiators, lignin is gaining commercial momentum as a strategic raw material for sustainable innovation across industrial ecosystems.

The market players are focusing on various strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, and collaborations. For instance, in September 2024, Stora Enso and Södra, Sweden's largest forest owner association, signed a long-term agreement for Södra to supply kraft lignin from its new Mönsterås site, which will start operations in 2027. As part of the deal, Stora Enso granted Södra a license to use its advanced lignin technology.

Lignin-based Biopolymers Market Report Highlights

  • Based on product type, lignosulfonates held the largest revenue share, accumulating a USD 1.09 billion market size in 2024.
  • Based on end use, automotive accounted for the largest revenue share of 39.63% market size in 2024.
  • Based on region, Europe dominated the recycling of the engineering plastics market. The European market is benefiting from aggressive investment in biopolymer research clusters, particularly in Nordic and Western Europe, where lignin valorization is seen as a strategic pillar of industrial decarbonization. Leading companies are securing EU grants to integrate lignin into large-scale manufacturing of green chemicals and advanced composites.
  • Germany was the leading manufacturer of recycling engineering plastics in the European region and captured around 33% of the revenue market share in 2024 in this region.

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  • Comprehensive Market Analysis: Gain detailed insights into the market across major regions and segments.
  • Competitive Landscape: Explore the market presence of key players.
  • Future Trends: Discover the pivotal trends and drivers shaping the future of the market.
  • Actionable Recommendations: Utilize insights to uncover new revenue streams and guide strategic business decisions.

This report addresses:

  • Market intelligence to enable effective decision-making
  • Market estimates and forecasts from 2018 to 2030
  • Growth opportunities and trend analyses
  • Segment and regional revenue forecasts for market assessment
  • Competition strategy and market share analysis
  • Product innovation listings for you to stay ahead of the curve

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Materials & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Insights
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Lignin-based Biopolymers Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3.1. Raw Material Trends
3.4. Technology Overview
3.4.1. Commercial Production Technology
3.4.2. Roadmap of Technology advancement, 2018 to 2030
3.5. Impact of Circular Economy
3.6. Average Price Trend Analysis, 2018 to 2030 (USD/kg)
3.6.1. Key Factors Influencing Pricing
3.7. Regulatory Framework
3.7.1. Policies and Incentive Plans
3.7.2. Standards and Compliances
3.7.3. Regulatory Impact Analysis
3.8. Market Dynamics
3.8.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.8.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.8.3. Industry Challenges
3.9. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.9.1. Supplier Power
3.9.2. Buyer Power
3.9.3. Substitution Threat
3.9.4. Threat from New Entrant
3.9.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.10. PESTEL Analysis
3.10.1. Political Landscape
3.10.2. Economic Landscape
3.10.3. Social Landscape
3.10.4. Technological Landscape
3.10.5. Environmental Landscape
3.10.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Lignin-based Biopolymers Market: Product Type Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
4.1. Lignin-based Biopolymers Market: Product Type Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
4.1.1. Lignosulfonates
4.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
4.1.2. Kraft Lignin
4.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
4.1.3. Organosolv Lignin
4.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
4.1.4. Hydrolyzed Lignin
4.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
4.1.5. Others
4.1.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 5. Lignin-based Biopolymers Market: End Use Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
5.1. Lignin-based Biopolymers Market: End Use Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
5.1.1. Automotive
5.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.1.2. Construction
5.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.1.3. Packaging
5.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.1.4. Agriculture
5.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.1.5. Others
5.1.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 6. Lignin-based Biopolymers Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
6.1. Regional Snapshot
6.2. Lignin-based Biopolymers Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
6.3. North America
6.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.4. U.S.
6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.5. Canada
6.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.6. Mexico
6.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4. Europe
6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.4. UK
6.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.5. Germany
6.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.6. France
6.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.7. Italy
6.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.8. Spain
6.4.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5. Asia Pacific
6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.4. China
6.5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.5. India
6.5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.6. Japan
6.5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.7. South Korea
6.5.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.8. Australia
6.5.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6. Central & South America
6.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6.4. Brazil
6.6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6.5. Argentina
6.6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7. Middle East & Africa
6.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7.4. Saudi Arabia
6.7.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7.5. South Africa
6.7.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, by Key Market Participants
7.2. Vendor Landscape
7.2.1. Company categorization
7.2.2. List of Key Distributors and channel Partners
7.2.3. List of Potential Customers/End-users
7.3. Competitive Dynamics
7.3.1. Company Market Share Analysis & Market Positioning
7.3.2. Competitive Benchmarking
7.3.3. Strategy Mapping
7.3.4. Heat Map Analysis
7.4. Company Profiles/Listing
7.4.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.2. Financial performance
7.4.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.3.1. Borregaard
7.4.3.2. Stora Enso
7.4.3.3. UPM Biochemicals
7.4.3.4. MetGen
7.4.3.5. Ingevity
7.4.3.6. Lignolix
7.4.3.7. West Fraser
List of Tables
Table 1. List of Abbreviations
Table 2. Product Type market estimates and forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 3. Lignosulfonates market estimates and forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 4. Kraft Lignin market estimates and forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 5. Organosolv Lignin market estimates and forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 6. Hydrolyzed Lignin market estimates and forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 7. Others market estimates and forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 8. End Use market estimates and forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 9. Automotive market estimates and forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 10. Construction market estimates and forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 11. Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 12. Agriculture market estimates and forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 13. Others market estimates and forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 14. North America lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 15. North America lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 16. U.S. lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 17. U.S. lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 18. Canada lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 19. Canada lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 20. Mexico lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 21. Mexico lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 22. Europe lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 23. Europe lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 24. Germany lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 25. Germany lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 26. UK lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 27. UK lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 28. France lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 29. France lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 30. Italy lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 31. Italy lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 32. Spain lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 33. Spain lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 34. Asia Pacific lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 35. Asia Pacific lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 36. China lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 37. China lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 38. India lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 39. India lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 40. Japan lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 41. Japan lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 42. South Korea lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 43. South Korea lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 44. Australia lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 45. Australia lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 46. Central & South America lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 47. Central & South America lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 48. Brazil lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 49. Brazil lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 50. Argentina lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 51. Argentina lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 52. Middle East Africa lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 53. Middle East Africa lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 54. Saudi Arabia lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 55. Saudi Arabia lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 56. South Africa lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by product type, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 57. South Africa lignin-based biopolymers market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018-2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
List of Figures
Figure 1 Market segmentation
Figure 2 Information procurement
Figure 3 Data Analysis Models
Figure 4 Market Formulation and Validation
Figure 5 Market snapshot
Figure 6 Segmental outlook - Product Type and End Uses
Figure 7 Competitive outlook
Figure 8 Value chain analysis
Figure 9 Market dynamics
Figure 10 Porter’s Analysis
Figure 11 PESTEL Analysis
Figure 12 Lignin-based Biopolymers Market, by Product Type: Key takeaways
Figure 13 Lignin-based Biopolymers Market, by Product Type: Market share, 2024 & 2030
Figure 14 Lignin-based Biopolymers Market, by End Use: Key takeaways
Figure 15 Lignin-based Biopolymers Market, by End Use: Market share, 2024 & 2030
Figure 16 Lignin-based Biopolymers Market, by Region: Key takeaways
Figure 17 Lignin-based Biopolymers Market, by Region: Market share, 2024 & 2030

Companies Mentioned

The companies profiled in this Lignin-based Biopolymers market report include:
  • Borregaard
  • Stora Enso
  • UPM Biochemicals
  • MetGen
  • Ingevity
  • Lignolix
  • West Fraser

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