Bioplastic Composites Market Global Report 2026

The bioplastic composites market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $37.18 billion in 2025 to $42 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for sustainable material alternatives, growing use of natural fiber reinforcement, increasing adoption in automotive components, rising demand for lightweight materials, and growing regulatory focus on reducing plastic waste.

The bioplastic composites market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $67.39 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expanding use in electric vehicle components, increasing adoption of bio-based polymers, rising demand for recyclable composite materials, growing applications in construction and consumer goods, and increasing investment in advanced bioplastic processing technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include development of high-performance bioplastic composites, increasing integration of natural fiber reinforcements, advancement of bioplastic composite processing technologies, development of lightweight biocomposite materials, and improvement in thermal and mechanical performance.

The growth in the construction industry is expected to propel the growth of the bioplastic composites market going forward. The construction industry encompasses the planning, design, development, and construction of residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects using a broad range of materials and technologies. The growth in the construction industry is driven by increasing urbanization, infrastructure development, and rising investments in residential and commercial construction projects. The expanding construction industry increases demand for bioplastic composites as these materials offer lightweight, durable, and sustainable alternatives for applications such as decking, wall panels, insulation, cladding, window profiles, and interior building components, while also helping reduce the environmental impact of construction activities. For instance, in February 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), a UK-based government agency, annual construction output increased by 1.8% in 2025 compared with 2024, marking the fifth consecutive year of annual growth in the construction industry. Therefore, the growth in the construction industry is driving the growth of the bioplastic composites market.

Leading companies operating in the bioplastic composites market are focusing on developing innovative composite materials, such as continuous fiber-reinforced bio-based polyamide thermoplastic composites, to provide high strength, rigidity, weatherability, lightweight performance, recyclability, and lower carbon emissions. Continuous fiber-reinforced bio-based polyamide thermoplastic composites are high-performance bioplastic composite materials made from renewable resources and reinforced with continuous fibers to provide mechanical properties suitable for structural applications. For example, in February 2025, Cathay Industrial Biotech Ltd., a China-based biotechnology and bio-manufacturing company, announced that it would showcase its bio-PPA CFRT materials at JEC World 2025 in Paris, France. The materials are designed for applications including automotive lightweighting, new energy, construction, electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, and consumer electronics. They offer high strength, rigidity, processability, and weatherability, making them suitable as alternatives to steel, aluminum, and thermosetting materials. Cathay’s materials also provide integrated solutions covering structural design, simulation, and molding processes, helping improve production efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs. Their thermoplastic characteristics enable recycling and reuse, while their renewable-resource-based composition contributes to lower carbon emissions compared with conventional composite materials. These advancements demonstrate the continued development of high-performance bio-based composites for lightweight, sustainable, and recyclable structural applications.

In March 2025, KPS Capital Partners LP, a US-based private equity firm specializing in investments in manufacturing and industrial companies, acquired INEOS Enterprises' Composites business for approximately $1.97 billion (€1.7 billion). Through this acquisition, KPS aims to support the business's ongoing expansion, improve its commercial and operational capabilities, invest in manufacturing and innovation, strengthen its global market presence, broaden its customer base, and accelerate value creation by leveraging its expertise in process industries and worldwide manufacturing network. INEOS Enterprises Group Limited is a UK-based chemicals and petrochemicals company specializing in the production of bio-based and bioplastic composite resin solutions.

Major companies operating in the bioplastic composites market are Reliance Industries Limited, BASF SE, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, Toray Industries Inc., TotalEnergies SE, Braskem S.A., Kaneka Corporation, Teknor Apex Company, Reinforced ThermoPlastics, Sulapac Oy, Biome Bioplastics Limited, BioLogiQ Inc., PTT MCC Biochem Co. Ltd., Beologic N.V., FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, Green Dot Bioplastics Inc., BioSphere Plastic LLC, NaturePlast SAS.

North America was the dominant region in the bioplastic composites market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the bioplastic composites market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the bioplastic composites market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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