Starch-Based Bioplastics Packaging Market Global Report 2026

The starch-based bioplastics packaging market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.83 billion in 2025 to $9.9 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing environmental concerns regarding plastic waste accumulation, increasing adoption of sustainable packaging across industries, rising government initiatives promoting biodegradable materials, expanding demand for packaging solutions based on renewable raw materials, and growing consumer preference for eco-friendly packaging products.

The starch-based bioplastics packaging market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.4 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of advanced starch modification technologies, increasing demand for compostable packaging solutions across emerging markets, rising development of improved strength and moisture-resistant starch bioplastics, expanding applications of biodegradable packaging in food and healthcare sectors, and increasing investments in sustainable packaging manufacturing capabilities. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of compostable starch-based packaging solutions, increasing development of high-performance starch bioplastic materials, rising demand for renewable and biodegradable packaging alternatives, increasing focus on improved barrier properties in starch packaging films, and growing utilization of starch-based packaging across food and consumer goods applications.

The growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging is expected to propel the growth of the starch-based bioplastics packaging market going forward. Sustainable and eco-friendly packaging refers to packaging materials and systems developed to reduce environmental impact through waste reduction, recyclability, and the utilization of renewable or biodegradable resources. The demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging is increasing due to rising environmental awareness, as consumers and industries are focusing on reducing plastic waste and minimizing overall ecological impact. Starch-based bioplastic packaging contributes to sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions by providing biodegradable and renewable alternatives to conventional plastic materials, thereby reducing reliance on fossil fuels and helping lower environmental pollution. For instance, in April 2023, according to a report published by Trivium Packaging, a US-based company that produces sustainable metal packaging, consumers demonstrated increasing willingness to spend more on products featuring sustainable packaging, with 82% indicating they would pay a premium, representing a four-percentage-point increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging is supporting the growth of the starch-based bioplastics packaging market.

Companies operating in the starch-based bioplastics packaging market are focusing on developing advanced bio-based materials and sustainable packaging solutions to enhance environmental sustainability, reduce dependence on fossil-fuel-based plastics, and deliver optimized packaging performance across food, consumer goods, and industrial packaging applications. Bio-based materials and sustainable packaging solutions are packaging products manufactured from renewable biological resources that reduce environmental impact through enhanced recyclability, biodegradability, and resource efficiency. In April 2026, Dr. Bio, an India-based sustainable materials company, developed a corn-starch-based compostable polymer platform designed to reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-derived plastics amid global supply chain disruptions. It is designed to support enhanced packaging sustainability and greater material independence. The solution enables compostable packaging alternatives, reduced environmental plastic waste, and greater resilience against crude oil price volatility, strengthening advanced starch-based bioplastic packaging applications across global sustainable packaging markets.

In October 2023, Versalis, an Italy-based chemicals company, acquired Novamont S.p.A. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Versalis, a subsidiary of Eni, reinforced its position in the bio-based and biodegradable plastics market by incorporating Novamont’s starch-based bioplastics technologies to accelerate the development and commercialization of sustainable packaging solutions and decrease dependence on fossil-based plastics. Novamont S.p.A. is an Italy-based company that provides starch-based bioplastics for packaging applications through its MATER-BI product family.

Major companies operating in the starch-based bioplastics packaging market are Arkema S.A., BASF SE, Biome Bioplastics Ltd, Braskem S.A., Cargill Incorporated, Corbion N.V., Danimer Scientific Inc., FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, Green Dot Bioplastics, Ingredion Incorporated, Kuraray Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, NatureWorks LLC, PTT MCC Biochem Co. Ltd., Rodenburg Biopolymers, Roquette Frères S.A., SABIC, Sulzer Ltd, Toray Industries Inc., TotalEnergies Corbion, Amcor, Mondi.

Asia-Pacific was the dominating region in the starch-based bioplastics packaging market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the starch-based bioplastics packaging 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-based bioplastics packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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