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Biodegradable Plastics Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2032

  • Report

  • 180 Pages
  • August 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Infinium Global Research
  • ID: 6169887
UP TO OFF until Aug 31st 2026
The report on the global biodegradable plastics market provides qualitative and quantitative analysis for the period from 2022-2032. The global biodegradable plastics market was valued at USD 6.53 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 31.18 billion in 2032, with a CAGR of 19.98% during the forecast period 2024-2032. The study on biodegradable plastics market covers the analysis of the leading geographies such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW for the period of 2022-2032.

The report on biodegradable plastics market is a comprehensive study and presentation of drivers, restraints, opportunities, demand factors, market size, forecasts, and trends in the global biodegradable plastics market over the period of 2022-2032. Moreover, the report is a collective presentation of primary and secondary research findings.

Porter's five forces model in the report provides insights into the competitive rivalry, supplier and buyer positions in the market and opportunities for the new entrants in the global biodegradable plastics market over the period of 2022-2032. Furthermore, the growth matrix given in the report brings an insight into the investment areas that existing or new market players can consider.

Report Findings

1) Drivers

  • Stringent government regulations and bans on single-use plastics are driving the biodegradable plastics market.
  • Rising consumer demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging is significantly boosting the biodegradable plastics market.

2) Restraints

  • High production costs compared to conventional plastics are restraining the biodegradable plastics market.

3) Opportunities

  • Advancements in biodegradable polymer technology are creating lucrative opportunities for the market.

Research Methodology

A) Primary Research

The primary research involves extensive interviews and analysis of the opinions provided by the primary respondents. The primary research starts with identifying and approaching the primary respondents, the primary respondents are approached include
1. Key Opinion Leaders
2. Internal and External subject matter experts
3. Professionals and participants from the industry

The primary research respondents typically include

1. Executives working with leading companies in the market under review
2. Product/brand/marketing managers
3. CXO level executives
4. Regional/zonal/ country managers
5. Vice President level executives.

B) Secondary Research

Secondary research involves extensive exploring through the secondary sources of information available in both the public domain and paid sources. Each research study is based on over 500 hours of secondary research accompanied by primary research. The information obtained through the secondary sources is validated through the crosscheck on various data sources.

The secondary sources of the data typically include

1. Company reports and publications
2. Government/institutional publications
3. Trade and associations journals
4. Databases such as WTO, OECD, World Bank, and among others.
5. Websites and publications by research agencies

Segment Covered

The global biodegradable plastics market is segmented on the basis of type, and end-use industry.

The Global Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type

  • Starch-based
  • Polylactic Acid (PLA)
  • Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT)
  • Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)
  • Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
  • Others

The Global Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry

  • Packaging
  • Consumer Goods
  • Textile
  • Agriculture
  • Injection Molding
  • Others

Company Profiles

The companies covered in the report include

  • TotalEnergies Corbion
  • Cargill, Incorporated
  • BASF
  • NatureWorks LLC
  • Danimer Scientific
  • FKuR Kunststoff GmbH
  • Natur-Tec® (NTIC)
  • Novamont S.p.A.
  • PTT MCC BIOCHEM CO., LTD.
  • Eastman Chemical Company

What does this report deliver?

1. Comprehensive analysis of the global as well as regional markets of the biodegradable plastics market.
2. Complete coverage of all the segments in the biodegradable plastics market to analyze the trends, developments in the global market and forecast of market size up to 2032.
3. Comprehensive analysis of the companies operating in the global biodegradable plastics market. The company profile includes analysis of product portfolio, revenue, SWOT analysis and latest developments of the company.
4. Growth Matrix presents an analysis of the product segments and geographies that market players should focus to invest, consolidate, expand and/or diversify.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Preface
1.1. Report Description
1.2. Research Methods
1.3. Research Approaches
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Biodegradable Plastics Market Highlights
2.2. Biodegradable Plastics Market Projection
2.3. Biodegradable Plastics Market Regional Highlights
Chapter 3. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market Overview
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Market Dynamics
3.2.1. Drivers
3.2.2. Restraints
3.2.3. Opportunities
3.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.4. Growth Matrix Analysis
3.4.1. Growth Matrix Analysis by Type
3.4.2. Growth Matrix Analysis by End-use Industry
3.4.3. Growth Matrix Analysis by Region
3.5. Value Chain Analysis of Biodegradable Plastics Market
Chapter 4. Biodegradable Plastics Market Macro Indicator Analysis
Chapter 5. Company Profiles and Competitive Landscape
5.1. Competitive Landscape in the Global Biodegradable Plastics Market
5.2. Companies Profiles
5.2.1. TotalEnergies Corbion
5.2.2. Cargill, Incorporated
5.2.3. BASF
5.2.4. NatureWorks LLC
5.2.5. Danimer Scientific
5.2.6. FKuR Kunststoff GmbH
5.2.7. Natur-Tec® (NTIC)
5.2.8. Novamont S.p.A.
5.2.9. PTT MCC BIOCHEM CO., LTD.
5.2.10. Eastman Chemical Company
Chapter 6. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
6.1. Starch-based
6.2. Polylactic Acid (PLA)
6.3. Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT)
6.4. Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)
6.5. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
6.6. Others
Chapter 7. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
7.1. Packaging
7.2. Consumer Goods
7.3. Textile
7.4. Agriculture
7.5. Injection Molding
7.6. Others
Chapter 8. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market by Region 2024-2032
8.1. North America
8.1.1. North America Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.1.2. North America Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
8.1.3. North America Biodegradable Plastics Market by Country
8.1.3.1. The U.S. Biodegradable Plastics Market
8.1.3.1.1. The U.S. Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.1.3.1.2. The U.S. Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
8.1.3.2. Canada Biodegradable Plastics Market
8.1.3.2.1. Canada Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.1.3.2.2. Canada Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
8.1.3.3. Mexico Biodegradable Plastics Market
8.1.3.3.1. Mexico Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.1.3.3.2. Mexico Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
8.2. Europe
8.2.1. Europe Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.2.2. Europe Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
8.2.3. Europe Biodegradable Plastics Market by Country
8.2.3.1. Germany Biodegradable Plastics Market
8.2.3.1.1. Germany Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.2.3.1.2. Germany Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
8.2.3.2. United Kingdom Biodegradable Plastics Market
8.2.3.2.1. United Kingdom Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.2.3.2.2. United Kingdom Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
8.2.3.3. France Biodegradable Plastics Market
8.2.3.3.1. France Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.2.3.3.2. France Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
8.2.3.4. Rest of Europe Biodegradable Plastics Market
8.2.3.4.1. Rest of Europe Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.2.3.4.2. Rest of Europe Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
8.3. Asia Pacific
8.3.1. Asia Pacific Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.3.2. Asia Pacific Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
8.3.3. Asia Pacific Biodegradable Plastics Market by Country
8.3.3.1. China Biodegradable Plastics Market
8.3.3.1.1. China Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.3.3.1.2. China Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
8.3.3.2. Japan Biodegradable Plastics Market
8.3.3.2.1. Japan Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.3.3.2.2. Japan Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
8.3.3.3. India Biodegradable Plastics Market
8.3.3.3.1. India Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.3.3.3.2. India Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
8.3.3.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific Biodegradable Plastics Market
8.3.3.4.1. Rest of Asia-Pacific Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.3.3.4.2. Rest of Asia-Pacific Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
8.4. RoW
8.4.1. RoW Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.4.2. RoW Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
8.4.3. RoW Biodegradable Plastics Market by Sub-region
8.4.3.1. Latin America Biodegradable Plastics Market
8.4.3.1.1. Latin America Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.4.3.1.2. Latin America Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
8.4.3.2. Middle East Biodegradable Plastics Market
8.4.3.2.1. Middle East Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.4.3.2.2. Middle East Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry
8.4.3.3. Africa Biodegradable Plastics Market
8.4.3.3.1. Africa Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type
8.4.3.3.2. Africa Biodegradable Plastics Market by End-use Industry