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Bioplastics in Medical Devices Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Material (PLA, PHA, PBS / PBAT), Application (Single-use Disposables, Sterile Packaging & Trays, Diagnostic Consumables), and Region with Growth Forecasts, 2025-2033

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  • 120 Pages
  • December 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Grand View Research
  • ID: 6216585
The global bioplastics in medical devices market size was estimated at USD 2.11 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 5.06 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.3% from 2025 to 2033. The rising demand for minimally invasive procedures is driving the use of lightweight, flexible, and patient-friendly components made from bioplastics.

Hospitals prefer these materials because they support safer device designs while reducing waste handling costs. Demand for bioplastics in medical devices is shifting from niche research to scaled clinical use. Temporary implants, resorbable sutures, and single-use disposables are increasingly specified for their lifecycle benefits and lower embedded carbon. Manufacturers are investing in material qualification and supply-chain scale-up to meet rising procurement from hospitals and medtech firms. This movement is supported by expanding market forecasts and sector-specific analyses.

Drivers, Opportunities & Restraints

Regulators and large hospital systems are tightening requirements around single-use plastic waste and carbon accounting. Buyers now favor materials that enable end-of-life options such as industrial composting or controlled biodegradation, where clinically appropriate. These policies and procurement signals push device OEMs to validate bioplastic alternatives and to demonstrate comparable safety and sterilization performance. Technical literature also documents growing R&D into medical-grade biopolymers.

Bioplastics provide OEMs a clear path to product differentiation in categories where temporary functionality is required. Resorbable orthopedic pins, scaffolds for tissue regeneration, and biodegradable delivery carriers reduce the need for secondary procedures and can lower the total cost of care. Early movers who close gaps in cost, processing, and regulatory dossiers can capture premium tender positions with health systems pursuing sustainability targets. Market projections indicate significant upside potential for focused medical bioplastics segments.

Clinical adoption is constrained by sterilization compatibility, controlled degradation rates, and long-term biocompatibility data requirements. Recent studies have also raised questions about additive toxicity and microfragment behavior for some starch-based and biodegradable formulations. At the same time, feedstock and scale limitations keep unit costs higher than those of commodity polymers. These combined technical and economic barriers slow procurement at scale until validated, lower-cost supply chains and clearer safety data emerge.

Global Bioplastics In Medical Devices Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. The report has segmented the global bioplastics in medical devices market report on the basis of material, application, and region:
  • Material Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
  • PLA
  • PHA
  • PBS / PBAT
  • Other Materials
  • Application Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
  • Single-use Disposables
  • Sterile Packaging & Trays
  • Diagnostic Consumables
  • Implantable
  • Other Applications
  • Regional Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa

Why You Should Buy This Report

  • 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 Types & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Type & 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. Bioplastics in Medical Devices 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. Profit Margin Analysis of Key Value Chain Participants
3.3.2. Raw Material Trends
3.3.3. Raw Material Price Analysis
3.4. Technology Overview
3.4.1. Commercial Production Technology
3.4.2. Roadmap of Technology Advancement, 2021 to 2030
3.5. Sustainability Trends
3.5.1. Recycling and Circular Economy
3.6. Average Price Trend Analysis, 2021 to 2030 (USD/kg)
3.6.1. Key Factors Influencing Pricing
3.6.2. Supply Demand Gap Analysis
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 Entrants
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. Bioplastics in Medical Devices Market: Material Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
4.1. Bioplastics in Medical Devices Market: Material Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
4.1.1. PLA
4.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
4.1.2. PHA
4.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
4.1.3. PBS / PBAT
4.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
4.1.4. Other Materials
4.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Chapter 5. Bioplastics in Medical Devices Market: Application Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
5.1. Bioplastics in Medical Devices Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
5.1.1. Single-use Disposables
5.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
5.1.2. Sterile Packaging & Trays
5.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
5.1.3. Diagnostic Consumables
5.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
5.1.4. Implantable
5.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
5.1.5. Other Applications
5.1.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Chapter 6. Bioplastics in Medical Devices Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
6.1. Regional Snapshot
6.2. Bioplastics in Medical Devices Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
6.3. North America
6.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.4. U.S
6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.5. Canada
6.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.6. Mexico
6.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4. Europe
6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.4. UK
6.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.5. Germany
6.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.6. France
6.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.7. Italy
6.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.8. Spain
6.4.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5. Asia-Pacific
6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.4. China
6.5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.5. India
6.5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.6. Japan
6.5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.7. South Korea
6.5.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6. Latin America
6.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.4. Brazil
6.6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.5. Argentina
6.6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7. Middle East & Africa
6.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.4. Saudi Arabia
6.7.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.5. South Africa
6.7.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.6. UAE
6.7.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
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. NatureWorks LLC
7.4.1.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.1.2. Financial performance
7.4.1.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.2. Danimer Scientific
7.4.2.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.2.2. Financial performance
7.4.2.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.3. BASF SE
7.4.3.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.3.2. Financial performance
7.4.3.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.4. TotalEnergies Corbion
7.4.4.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.4.2. Financial performance
7.4.4.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.5. Novamont S.p.A
7.4.5.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.5.2. Financial performance
7.4.5.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.6. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
7.4.6.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.6.2. Financial performance
7.4.6.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.7. Toray Industries, Inc
7.4.7.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.7.2. Financial performance
7.4.7.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.8. Biome Bioplastics Limited
7.4.8.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.8.2. Financial performance
7.4.8.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.9. FKuR Kunststoff GmbH
7.4.9.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.9.2. Financial performance
7.4.9.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.10. RWDC Industries
7.4.10.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.10.2. Financial performance
7.4.10.3. Product benchmarking
List of Tables
Table 1. List of Abbreviations
Table 2. PLA market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 3. PHA market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 4. PBS / PBAT market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 5. Other Materials market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 6. Application market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 7. Single-use Disposables market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 8. Sterile Packaging & Trays market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 9. Diagnostic Consumables market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 10. Implantable market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 11. Other Applications market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 12. North America bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 13. North America bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 14. U.S. bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 15. U.S. bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 16. Canada bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 17. Canada bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 18. Mexico bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 19. Mexico bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 20. Europe bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 21. Europe bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 22. Germany bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 23. Germany bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 24. UK bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 25. UK bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 26. France bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 27. France bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 28. Italy bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 29. Italy bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 30. Spain bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 31. Spain bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 32. Asia-Pacific bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 33. Asia-Pacific bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 34. China bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 35. China bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 36. India bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 37. India bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 38. Japan bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 39. Japan bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 40. South Korea bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 41. South Korea bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 42. Latin America bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 43. Latin America bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 44. Brazil bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 45. Brazil bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 46. Argentina bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 47. Argentina bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 48. Middle East & Africa bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 49. Middle East & Africa bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 50. Saudi Arabia bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 51. Saudi Arabia bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 52. UAE bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 53. UAE bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 54. South Africa bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Table 55. South Africa bioplastics in medical devices market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
List of Figures
Figure 1 Market segmentation
Figure 2 Information procurement
Figure 3 Data Analysis Models
Figure 4 Market Type and Validation
Figure 5 Market snapshot
Figure 6 Segmental outlook - Material, and Application
Figure 7 Competitive outlook
Figure 8 Value chain analysis
Figure 9 Market dynamics
Figure 10 Porter’s Analysis
Figure 11 PESTEL Analysis
Figure 12 Bioplastics in Medical Devices Market, by Material: Key takeaways
Figure 13 Bioplastics in Medical Devices Market, by Material: Market share, 2024 & 2033
Figure 14 Bioplastics in Medical Devices Market, by Application: Key takeaways
Figure 15 Bioplastics in Medical Devices Market, by Application: Market share, 2024 & 2033
Figure 16 Bioplastics in Medical Devices Market, by Region: Key takeaways
Figure 17 Bioplastics in Medical Devices Market, by Region: Market share, 2024 & 2033

Companies Mentioned

The companies profiled in this Bioplastics in Medical Devices market report include:
  • NatureWorks LLC
  • Danimer Scientific
  • BASF SE
  • TotalEnergies Corbion
  • Novamont S.p.A.
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
  • Toray Industries, Inc.
  • Biome Bioplastics Limited
  • FKuR Kunststoff GmbH
  • RWDC Industries

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