Global Bioplastics Market
Market Overview
The global bioplastics market represents a rapidly evolving segment of the plastics and materials industry, driven by the urgent need to reduce dependence on fossil-based plastics and mitigate environmental pollution. Bioplastics are plastics derived partially or entirely from renewable biological resources such as starch, sugarcane, cellulose, and other biomass sources. Many bioplastics are biodegradable or compostable, while others are bio-based but non-biodegradable, offering reduced carbon footprints compared to conventional plastics.
Bioplastics are increasingly adopted across packaging, agriculture, gardening, and consumer goods, supported by tightening environmental regulations, corporate sustainability commitments, and growing consumer awareness. While growth is robust across Europe and Asia-Pacific, North America is expected to show comparatively limited growth, primarily due to regulatory fragmentation and slower adoption of biodegradable materials.
Market Size and Growth Outlook
The global Bioplastics market is valued at xx million US$ in 2025 and is forecast to reach xx million US$ by 2036, growing at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period.
Growth momentum is supported by:
Industry Structure and Characteristics
Product (Feedstock) Segmentation Analysis
Potato-Based Bioplastics
Sugarcane-Based Bioplastics
Wood-Based Bioplastics
Other Feedstocks
Application Segmentation Analysis
Packaging
Agricultural
Gardening
Other Applications
Competitive Landscape
The bioplastics market features a mix of large multinational chemical companies and specialized bio-based material producers. Competition is centered on material performance, scalability, cost reduction, and sustainability credentials.
Key Market Players
European companies lead in biodegradable polymer innovation, while Asia-Pacific players are expanding scale and cost competitiveness.
Regional Analysis
Europe
Europe is the global leader in bioplastics adoption, supported by:
Germany, Italy, and France are key markets.
Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing regional market, driven by:
North America
Central & South America
Middle East & Africa
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Threat of New Entrants – Moderate
High R&D and scaling costs limit entry, but innovation-driven startups continue to emerge.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate to High
Dependence on agricultural feedstocks introduces price volatility and supply risk.
Bargaining Power of Buyers – High
Packaging converters and brand owners exert strong pricing and performance pressure.
Threat of Substitutes – Moderate
Recycled plastics and paper-based materials compete in sustainability-focused applications.
Competitive Rivalry – High
Intense competition on cost, performance, and certification standards.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Key Market Trends
Market Drivers and Challenges
Drivers
Challenges
Value Chain Analysis
Conclusion
The global bioplastics market is transitioning from a niche sustainability solution to a strategically important materials segment. While cost and infrastructure challenges persist, regulatory pressure, environmental awareness, and technological innovation continue to drive adoption.
Europe will remain the innovation and regulatory leader, Asia-Pacific will emerge as the primary growth engine, and North America will experience selective, demand-driven expansion. Long-term success will depend on scalability, cost reduction, feedstock diversification, and integration into circular economy systems.
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Table of Contents
Global Bioplastics Market Professional Survey Report
1 Industry Overview of Bioplastics
1.1 Definition and Specifications of Bioplastics
1.1.1 Definition of Bioplastics
1.1.2 Specifications of Bioplastics
1.2 Classification of Bioplastics
1.2.1 Potato
1.2.2 Sugar Cane
1.2.3 Wood
1.2.4 Other
1.3 Applications of Bioplastics
1.3.1 Packaging
1.3.2 Agricultural
1.3.3 Gardening
1.3.4 Othe
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
1.4.1 North America
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 Southeast Asia
1.4.6 India
2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Bioplastics
2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Bioplastics
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Bioplastics
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Bioplastics
3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Bioplastics
3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Bioplastics Major Manufacturers
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Bioplastics Major Manufacturers
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Bioplastics Major Manufacturers
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Bioplastics Major Manufacturers
4 Global Bioplastics Overall Market Overview
4.1 2013-E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
4.2.1 2013-E Global Bioplastics Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
4.2.2 2017 Bioplastics Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
4.3.1 2013-E Global Bioplastics Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
4.3.2 2017 Bioplastics Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
4.4.1 2013-E Global Bioplastics Sales Price
4.4.2 2017 Bioplastics Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)
5 Bioplastics Regional Market Analysis
5.1 North America Bioplastics Market Analysis
5.1.1 North America Bioplastics Market Overview
5.1.2 North America 2013-E Bioplastics Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.1.3 North America 2013-E Bioplastics Sales Price Analysis
5.1.4 North America 2017 Bioplastics Market Share Analysis
5.2 Europe Bioplastics Market Analysis
5.2.1 Europe Bioplastics Market Overview
5.2.2 Europe 2013-E Bioplastics Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.2.3 Europe 2013-E Bioplastics Sales Price Analysis
5.2.4 Europe 2017 Bioplastics Market Share Analysis
5.3 China Bioplastics Market Analysis
5.3.1 China Bioplastics Market Overview
5.3.2 China 2013-E Bioplastics Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.3.3 China 2013-E Bioplastics Sales Price Analysis
5.3.4 China 2017 Bioplastics Market Share Analysis
5.4 Japan Bioplastics Market Analysis
5.4.1 Japan Bioplastics Market Overview
5.4.2 Japan 2013-E Bioplastics Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.4.3 Japan 2013-E Bioplastics Sales Price Analysis
5.4.4 Japan 2017 Bioplastics Market Share Analysis
5.5 Southeast Asia Bioplastics Market Analysis
5.5.1 Southeast Asia Bioplastics Market Overview
5.5.2 Southeast Asia 2013-E Bioplastics Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.5.3 Southeast Asia 2013-E Bioplastics Sales Price Analysis
5.5.4 Southeast Asia 2017 Bioplastics Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Bioplastics Market Analysis
5.6.1 India Bioplastics Market Overview
5.6.2 India 2013-E Bioplastics Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.6.3 India 2013-E Bioplastics Sales Price Analysis
5.6.4 India 2017 Bioplastics Market Share Analysis
6 Global 2013-E Bioplastics Segment Market Analysis (by Type)
6.1 Global 2013-E Bioplastics Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Bioplastics Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Bioplastics Product Driving Factors Analysis
6.3.1 Potato Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.2 Sugar Cane Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.3 Wood Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.4 Other Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7 Global 2013-E Bioplastics Segment Market Analysis (by Application)
7.1 Global 2013-E Bioplastics Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Bioplastics Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Bioplastics Product Driving Factors Analysis
7.3.1 Packaging of Bioplastics Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.2 Agricultural of Bioplastics Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.3 Gardening of Bioplastics Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.4 Othe of Bioplastics Growth Driving Factor Analysis
8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of Bioplastics
8.1 BASF
8.1.1 Company Profile
8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.1.2.1 Product A
8.1.2.2 Product B
8.1.3 BASF 2017 Bioplastics Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.1.4 BASF 2017 Bioplastics Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 NatureWorks
8.2.1 Company Profile
8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.2.2.1 Product A
8.2.2.2 Product B
8.2.3 NatureWorks 2017 Bioplastics Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.2.4 NatureWorks 2017 Bioplastics Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 Arkema
8.3.1 Company Profile
8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.3.2.1 Product A
8.3.2.2 Product B
8.3.3 Arkema 2017 Bioplastics Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.3.4 Arkema 2017 Bioplastics Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 Novamont
8.4.1 Company Profile
8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.4.2.1 Product A
8.4.2.2 Product B
8.4.3 Novamont 2017 Bioplastics Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.4.4 Novamont 2017 Bioplastics Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 Plantic
8.5.1 Company Profile
8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.5.2.1 Product A
8.5.2.2 Product B
8.5.3 Plantic 2017 Bioplastics Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.5.4 Plantic 2017 Bioplastics Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 DSM
8.6.1 Company Profile
8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.6.2.1 Product A
8.6.2.2 Product B
8.6.3 DSM 2017 Bioplastics Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.6.4 DSM 2017 Bioplastics Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.7 DuPont
8.7.1 Company Profile
8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.7.2.1 Product A
8.7.2.2 Product B
8.7.3 DuPont 2017 Bioplastics Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.7.4 DuPont 2017 Bioplastics Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.8 Evonik Industries
8.8.1 Company Profile
8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.8.2.1 Product A
8.8.2.2 Product B
8.8.3 Evonik Industries 2017 Bioplastics Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.8.4 Evonik Industries 2017 Bioplastics Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.9 Ecospan
8.9.1 Company Profile
8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.9.2.1 Product A
8.9.2.2 Product B
8.9.3 Ecospan 2017 Bioplastics Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.9.4 Ecospan 2017 Bioplastics Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.10 Toray Industries
8.10.1 Company Profile
8.10.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.10.2.1 Product A
8.10.2.2 Product B
8.10.3 Toray Industries 2017 Bioplastics Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.10.4 Toray Industries 2017 Bioplastics Business Region Distribution Analysis
9 Development Trend of Analysis of Bioplastics Market
9.1 Global Bioplastics Market Trend Analysis
9.1.1 Global -2025 Bioplastics Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
9.1.2 Global -2025 Bioplastics Sales Price Forecast
9.2 Bioplastics Regional Market Trend
9.2.1 North America -2025 Bioplastics Consumption Forecast
9.2.2 Europe -2025 Bioplastics Consumption Forecast
9.2.3 China -2025 Bioplastics Consumption Forecast
9.2.4 Japan -2025 Bioplastics Consumption Forecast
9.2.5 Southeast Asia -2025 Bioplastics Consumption Forecast
9.2.6 India -2025 Bioplastics Consumption Forecast
9.3 Bioplastics Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 Bioplastics Market Trend (Application)
10 Bioplastics Marketing Type Analysis
10.1 Bioplastics Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 Bioplastics International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Bioplastics by Region
10.4 Bioplastics Supply Chain Analysis
11 Consumers Analysis of Bioplastics
11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis
12 Conclusion of the Global Bioplastics Market Professional Survey Report 2017
Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Picture of Bioplastics
Table Product Specifications of Bioplastics
Table Classification of Bioplastics
Figure Global Production Market Share of Bioplastics by Type
Figure Potato Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Potato
Figure Sugar Cane Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Sugar Cane
Figure Wood Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Wood
Figure Other Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Other
Table Applications of Bioplastics
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Bioplastics by Application
Figure Packaging Examples
Table Major Consumers in Packaging
Figure Agricultural Examples
Table Major Consumers in Agricultural
Figure Gardening Examples
Table Major Consumers in Gardening
Figure Othe Examples
Table Major Consumers in Othe
Figure Market Share of Bioplastics by Regions
Figure North America Bioplastics Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Europe Bioplastics Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure China Bioplastics Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Japan Bioplastics Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Southeast Asia Bioplastics Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure India Bioplastics Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Table Bioplastics Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Bioplastics
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Bioplastics
Figure Industry Chain Structure of Bioplastics
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Bioplastics Major Manufacturers
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Bioplastics Major Manufacturers
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Bioplastics Major Manufacturers
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Bioplastics Major Manufacturers
Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Bioplastics 2013-E
Figure Global 2013-E Bioplastics Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global 2013-E Bioplastics Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table 2013-E Global Bioplastics Capacity and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Bioplastics Capacity (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Bioplastics Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Bioplastics Sales (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Bioplastics Sales Price (USD/MT)
Table 2017 Global Bioplastics Sales Price (USD/MT) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Bioplastics 2013-E
Figure North America 2013-E Bioplastics Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure North America 2017 Bioplastics Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Bioplastics 2013-E
Figure Europe 2013-E Bioplastics Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Europe 2017 Bioplastics Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Bioplastics 2013-E
Figure China 2013-E Bioplastics Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure China 2017 Bioplastics Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Bioplastics 2013-E
Figure Japan 2013-E Bioplastics Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Japan 2017 Bioplastics Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Bioplastics 2013-E
Figure Southeast Asia 2013-E Bioplastics Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Southeast Asia 2017 Bioplastics Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Bioplastics 2013-E
Figure India 2013-E Bioplastics Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure India 2017 Bioplastics Sales Market Share
Table Global 2013-E Bioplastics Sales (K MT) by Type
Table Different Types Bioplastics Product Interview Price
Table Global 2013-E Bioplastics Sales (K MT) by Application
Table Different Application Bioplastics Product Interview Price
Table BASF Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 BASF Bioplastics Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 BASF Bioplastics Business Region Distribution
Table NatureWorks Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 NatureWorks Bioplastics Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 NatureWorks Bioplastics Business Region Distribution
Table Arkema Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Arkema Bioplastics Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Arkema Bioplastics Business Region Distribution
Table Novamont Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Novamont Bioplastics Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Novamont Bioplastics Business Region Distribution
Table Plantic Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Plantic Bioplastics Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Plantic Bioplastics Business Region Distribution
Table DSM Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 DSM Bioplastics Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 DSM Bioplastics Business Region Distribution
Table DuPont Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 DuPont Bioplastics Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 DuPont Bioplastics Business Region Distribution
Table Evonik Industries Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Evonik Industries Bioplastics Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Evonik Industries Bioplastics Business Region Distribution
Table Ecospan Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Ecospan Bioplastics Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Ecospan Bioplastics Business Region Distribution
Table Toray Industries Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Toray Industries Bioplastics Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Toray Industries Bioplastics Business Region Distribution
Figure Global -2025 Bioplastics Market Size (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Bioplastics Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Bioplastics Sales Price (USD/MT) Forecast
Figure North America -2025 Bioplastics Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China -2025 Bioplastics Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe -2025 Bioplastics Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia -2025 Bioplastics Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan -2025 Bioplastics Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India -2025 Bioplastics Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (K MT) of Bioplastics by Type -2025
Table Global Consumption Volume (K MT) of Bioplastics by Application -2025
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Bioplastics by Region
Product (Feedstock) Segmentation Analysis
Potato-Based Bioplastics
Sugarcane-Based Bioplastics
Wood-Based Bioplastics
Other Feedstocks
Application Segmentation Analysis
Packaging
Agricultural
Gardening
Other Applications
Competitive Landscape
The bioplastics market features a mix of large multinational chemical companies and specialized bio-based material producers. Competition is centered on material performance, scalability, cost reduction, and sustainability credentials.
Key Market Players
European companies lead in biodegradable polymer innovation, while Asia-Pacific players are expanding scale and cost competitiveness.
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