Starch Blends Biodegradable Plastic Market Report 2026

The starch blends biodegradable plastic market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.14 billion in 2025 to $2.42 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strengthening environmental regulations on plastics, early adoption of starch-based materials in packaging, rising awareness of plastic pollution, expansion of biodegradable polymer research, availability of agricultural feedstock sources.

The starch blends biodegradable plastic market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.94 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions, increasing investments in bioplastic manufacturing, expansion of composting infrastructure, rising adoption in food and agriculture sectors, technological advancements in starch polymer performance. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of biodegradable plastic alternatives, rising use of starch-based packaging materials, growing demand for compostable plastic products, expansion of bio-based polymer blends, enhanced focus on regulatory-compliant materials.

The rising demand for sustainable packaging solutions is expected to propel the growth of the starch blends biodegradable plastic market going forward. Sustainable packaging solutions refer to packaging materials and designs that minimize environmental impact by using renewable, recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable resources, thereby reducing waste and carbon footprint throughout the product lifecycle. This growing demand is primarily driven by increased environmental awareness among consumers and stricter regulations targeting the reduction of plastic waste and carbon emissions. Starch blends biodegradable plastic provides a sustainable packaging alternative by lowering dependence on petroleum-based plastics and supporting environmentally friendly options that naturally decompose, thus reducing long-term waste accumulation. For example, in September 2024, the UK’s Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs reported that the packaging waste recycling rate in the UK rose to 64.8% in 2023, up from 62.4% in 2022. As a result, the growing demand for sustainable packaging is boosting the starch blends biodegradable plastic market.

Major companies operating in the starch blends biodegradable plastic market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as versatile industrial applications, to meet the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly materials. Versatile industrial applications highlight the ability of starch blend biodegradable plastics to perform effectively across multiple sectors while maintaining durability, flexibility, and functional integrity. For instance, in January 2025, Corn Next, a US-based biomaterial science and sustainable technology company, launched CornNext-17, a fully biodegradable material derived from renewable cornstarch that decomposes naturally within 30 days. The material offers excellent mechanical properties, including strength, flexibility, and heat resistance, making it suitable for diverse applications across industries such as packaging, consumer goods, agriculture, medical, automotive, and electronics, while being eco-friendly and free from harmful chemicals.

In October 2023, Versalis S.p.A., an Italy-based provider of chemical products and specialty polymers, acquired Novamont S.p.A. for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Versalis aimed to strengthen its portfolio in renewable and biodegradable plastics, enhance technological capabilities in starch-based biopolymers, and expand its sustainable materials offerings across packaging, agriculture, and consumer goods applications. Novamont S.p.A. is an Italy-based provider of starch-blend biodegradable plastics and bio-based polymer solutions.

Major companies operating in the starch blends biodegradable plastic market are AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG, BASF SE, Corbion NV, Green Dot Holdings LLC, NatureWorks LLC, Plantic Technologies Limited, Novamont S.p.A., Envigreen Biotech India Private Limited, Kuraray Co. Ltd., Biologiq Inc., Biome Bioplastics Limited, Cardia Bioplastics Limited, Greentech Bio Products Pvt. Ltd., Symphony Environmental Technologies plc, Balson Polyplast Pvt. Ltd., Cereplast Inc., Ecolastics Inc., FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, Rodenburg Biopolymers B.V., TGP Bioplastics Private Limited.

North America was the largest region in the starch blends biodegradable plastic market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the starch blends biodegradable plastic market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the starch blends biodegradable plastic market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The starch blends biodegradable plastic market consists of sales of starch-based bioplastics, polyvinyl alcohol and starch composites, biodegradable starch-based bottles, agricultural films, and packaging materials. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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