The global market for Biodegradable Polymer Packaging was valued at US$ 4000 million in the year 2024 and is projected to reach a revised size of US$ 9225 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 12.7% during the forecast period.
Biodegradable polymer packaging refers to packaging materials that can be degraded by microbial action under specific environmental conditions and ultimately converted into natural substances such as carbon dioxide, water, methane, or biomass. Unlike traditional petroleum based plastic packaging, this type of material does not form white pollution in the environment for a long time, but can complete the biodegradation process within a reasonable time. Common packaging materials include polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), polybutylene succinate (PBS) and copolymers, starch based plastics, etc.
The global biodegradable polymer packaging market has shown a strong growth trend in recent years, mainly driven by the dual effects of global environmental awareness and policy regulations. Although the base is still relatively small compared to traditional plastic packaging, biodegradable alternatives are accelerating their penetration into the mainstream packaging market. The market shows significant regional differences. The European market currently dominates, mainly due to the EU's strict plastic restriction policies and consumers' high environmental awareness. The North American market also performed strongly, with the United States and Canada leading in technological innovation and market applications. In contrast, although the Asia Pacific region currently has a relatively small market share, it has enormous growth potential. The market has formed a diversified competitive situation. International leading companies such as BASF, Mondi, International Paper, etc. occupy important market shares through technological accumulation and global layout. Meanwhile, innovative companies focused on biodegradable packaging such as Be Green Packaging and BioPak have gained advantages in segmented markets through differentiated products. In the Chinese market, with the release of policy dividends, local enterprises such as Kingfa and TianAn Biologic Materials are rapidly rising and participating in global competition through capacity expansion and technological innovation. The limitations of technology and performance are currently the primary factors restricting the wider adoption of biodegradable packaging. In addition, the lack of cost competitiveness, inadequate recycling and processing infrastructure, consumer misconceptions, inconsistent standards and certification systems, fluctuations in raw material supply, and the balance between product lifespan and degradation time are also challenges facing the industry's development. In the future, the market size will continue to grow, and the Asia Pacific region, especially the Chinese market, will become an important engine. Innovation in material technology will be the core driving force, and breakthroughs are expected to be made in areas such as enhanced PLA composite materials, low-cost PHA production processes, environmentally degradable controllable materials, and multifunctional intelligent packaging. The industry will undergo a transformation from alternative products to mainstream choices, from single material innovation to upgrading of system solutions, and from regional pilot to global expansion. In this process, enterprises that can solve key technological bottlenecks, adapt to circular economy requirements, and meet diverse application needs will gain a leading advantage, jointly shaping a more sustainable packaging future.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Biodegradable Polymer Packaging, with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Biodegradable Polymer Packaging.
The Biodegradable Polymer Packaging market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of and revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. This report segments the global Biodegradable Polymer Packaging market comprehensively. Regional market sizes, concerning products by Type, by Application, and by players, are also provided.
For a more in-depth understanding of the market, the report provides profiles of the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market ranks. The report also discusses technological trends and new product developments.
The report will help the Biodegradable Polymer Packaging companies, new entrants, and industry chain related companies in this market with information on the revenues for the overall market and the sub-segments across the different segments, by company, by Type, by Application, and by regions.
Market Segmentation
By Company
BASF
Mondi
International Paper
Be Green Packaging
BioPak
TotalEnergies
Novamont
NatureWorks
Mitsubishi Chemical
Corbion
Cardia Bioplastics
Futerro
Biome Bioplastics
Green Dot Bioplastics
Kingfa
TianAn Biologic Materials
Hengli Petrochemical
Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials
Shandong Nuoer Biological Technology
Levima Advanced Materials
Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical
Segment by Type
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) And Copolymers
Starch Based Plastics
Others
Segment by Application
Food And Beverage
Personal Care And Cosmetics
Pharmaceutical Packaging
Agriculture And Horticulture
Logistics And Transportation
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Rest of Asia
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by Type, by Application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 2: Introduces executive summary of global market size, regional market size, this section also introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by companies in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Biodegradable Polymer Packaging company competitive landscape, revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 5: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9, 10: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa segment by country. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.
Chapter 11: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 12: The main points and conclusions of the report.
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1 Report Overview
1.1 Study Scope
1.2 Market Analysis by Type
1.2.1 Global Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Size Growth Rate by Type: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
1.2.2 Polylactic Acid (PLA)
1.2.3 Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
1.2.4 Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) And Copolymers
1.2.5 Starch Based Plastics
1.2.6 Others
1.3 Market by Application
1.3.1 Global Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Growth by Application: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
1.3.2 Food And Beverage
1.3.3 Personal Care And Cosmetics
1.3.4 Pharmaceutical Packaging
1.3.5 Agriculture And Horticulture
1.3.6 Logistics And Transportation
1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
1.5 Study Objectives
1.6 Years Considered
2 Global Growth Trends
2.1 Global Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Perspective (2020-2031)
2.2 Global Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Growth Trends by Region
2.2.1 Global Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Size by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
2.2.2 Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Historic Market Size by Region (2020-2025)
2.2.3 Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Forecasted Market Size by Region (2026-2031)
2.3 Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Dynamics
2.3.1 Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Industry Trends
2.3.2 Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Drivers
2.3.3 Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Challenges
2.3.4 Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Restraints
3 Competition Landscape by Key Players
3.1 Global Top Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Players by Revenue
3.1.1 Global Top Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Players by Revenue (2020-2025)
3.1.2 Global Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Revenue Market Share by Players (2020-2025)
3.2 Global Top Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Players by Company Type and Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
3.3 Global Key Players Ranking by Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Revenue
3.4 Global Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Concentration Ratio
3.4.1 Global Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Concentration Ratio (CR5 and HHI)
3.4.2 Global Top 10 and Top 5 Companies by Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Revenue in 2024
3.5 Global Key Players of Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Head office and Area Served
3.6 Global Key Players of Biodegradable Polymer Packaging, Product and Application
3.7 Global Key Players of Biodegradable Polymer Packaging, Date of Enter into This Industry
3.8 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion Plans
4 Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Breakdown Data by Type
4.1 Global Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Historic Market Size by Type (2020-2025)
4.2 Global Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Forecasted Market Size by Type (2026-2031)
5 Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Breakdown Data by Application
5.1 Global Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Historic Market Size by Application (2020-2025)
5.2 Global Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Forecasted Market Size by Application (2026-2031)
6 North America
6.1 North America Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Size (2020-2031)
6.2 North America Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Growth Rate by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
6.3 North America Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Size by Country (2020-2025)
6.4 North America Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Size by Country (2026-2031)
6.5 United States
6.6 Canada
7 Europe
7.1 Europe Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Size (2020-2031)
7.2 Europe Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Growth Rate by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
7.3 Europe Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Size by Country (2020-2025)
7.4 Europe Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Size by Country (2026-2031)
7.5 Germany
7.6 France
7.7 U.K.
7.8 Italy
7.9 Russia
7.10 Nordic Countries
8 Asia-Pacific
8.1 Asia-Pacific Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Size (2020-2031)
8.2 Asia-Pacific Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Growth Rate by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
8.3 Asia-Pacific Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Size by Region (2020-2025)
8.4 Asia-Pacific Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Size by Region (2026-2031)
8.5 China
8.6 Japan
8.7 South Korea
8.8 Southeast Asia
8.9 India
8.10 Australia
9 Latin America
9.1 Latin America Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Size (2020-2031)
9.2 Latin America Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Growth Rate by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
9.3 Latin America Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Size by Country (2020-2025)
9.4 Latin America Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Size by Country (2026-2031)
9.5 Mexico
9.6 Brazil
10 Middle East & Africa
10.1 Middle East & Africa Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Size (2020-2031)
10.2 Middle East & Africa Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Growth Rate by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
10.3 Middle East & Africa Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Size by Country (2020-2025)
10.4 Middle East & Africa Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Market Size by Country (2026-2031)
10.5 Turkey
10.6 Saudi Arabia
10.7 UAE
11 Key Players Profiles
11.1 BASF
11.1.1 BASF Company Details
11.1.2 BASF Business Overview
11.1.3 BASF Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.1.4 BASF Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.1.5 BASF Recent Development
11.2 Mondi
11.2.1 Mondi Company Details
11.2.2 Mondi Business Overview
11.2.3 Mondi Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.2.4 Mondi Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.2.5 Mondi Recent Development
11.3 International Paper
11.3.1 International Paper Company Details
11.3.2 International Paper Business Overview
11.3.3 International Paper Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.3.4 International Paper Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.3.5 International Paper Recent Development
11.4 Be Green Packaging
11.4.1 Be Green Packaging Company Details
11.4.2 Be Green Packaging Business Overview
11.4.3 Be Green Packaging Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.4.4 Be Green Packaging Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.4.5 Be Green Packaging Recent Development
11.5 BioPak
11.5.1 BioPak Company Details
11.5.2 BioPak Business Overview
11.5.3 BioPak Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.5.4 BioPak Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.5.5 BioPak Recent Development
11.6 TotalEnergies
11.6.1 TotalEnergies Company Details
11.6.2 TotalEnergies Business Overview
11.6.3 TotalEnergies Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.6.4 TotalEnergies Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.6.5 TotalEnergies Recent Development
11.7 Novamont
11.7.1 Novamont Company Details
11.7.2 Novamont Business Overview
11.7.3 Novamont Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.7.4 Novamont Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.7.5 Novamont Recent Development
11.8 NatureWorks
11.8.1 NatureWorks Company Details
11.8.2 NatureWorks Business Overview
11.8.3 NatureWorks Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.8.4 NatureWorks Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.8.5 NatureWorks Recent Development
11.9 Mitsubishi Chemical
11.9.1 Mitsubishi Chemical Company Details
11.9.2 Mitsubishi Chemical Business Overview
11.9.3 Mitsubishi Chemical Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.9.4 Mitsubishi Chemical Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.9.5 Mitsubishi Chemical Recent Development
11.10 Corbion
11.10.1 Corbion Company Details
11.10.2 Corbion Business Overview
11.10.3 Corbion Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.10.4 Corbion Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.10.5 Corbion Recent Development
11.11 Cardia Bioplastics
11.11.1 Cardia Bioplastics Company Details
11.11.2 Cardia Bioplastics Business Overview
11.11.3 Cardia Bioplastics Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.11.4 Cardia Bioplastics Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.11.5 Cardia Bioplastics Recent Development
11.12 Futerro
11.12.1 Futerro Company Details
11.12.2 Futerro Business Overview
11.12.3 Futerro Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.12.4 Futerro Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.12.5 Futerro Recent Development
11.13 Biome Bioplastics
11.13.1 Biome Bioplastics Company Details
11.13.2 Biome Bioplastics Business Overview
11.13.3 Biome Bioplastics Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.13.4 Biome Bioplastics Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.13.5 Biome Bioplastics Recent Development
11.14 Green Dot Bioplastics
11.14.1 Green Dot Bioplastics Company Details
11.14.2 Green Dot Bioplastics Business Overview
11.14.3 Green Dot Bioplastics Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.14.4 Green Dot Bioplastics Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.14.5 Green Dot Bioplastics Recent Development
11.15 Kingfa
11.15.1 Kingfa Company Details
11.15.2 Kingfa Business Overview
11.15.3 Kingfa Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.15.4 Kingfa Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.15.5 Kingfa Recent Development
11.16 TianAn Biologic Materials
11.16.1 TianAn Biologic Materials Company Details
11.16.2 TianAn Biologic Materials Business Overview
11.16.3 TianAn Biologic Materials Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.16.4 TianAn Biologic Materials Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.16.5 TianAn Biologic Materials Recent Development
11.17 Hengli Petrochemical
11.17.1 Hengli Petrochemical Company Details
11.17.2 Hengli Petrochemical Business Overview
11.17.3 Hengli Petrochemical Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.17.4 Hengli Petrochemical Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.17.5 Hengli Petrochemical Recent Development
11.18 Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials
11.18.1 Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Company Details
11.18.2 Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Business Overview
11.18.3 Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.18.4 Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.18.5 Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Recent Development
11.19 Shandong Nuoer Biological Technology
11.19.1 Shandong Nuoer Biological Technology Company Details
11.19.2 Shandong Nuoer Biological Technology Business Overview
11.19.3 Shandong Nuoer Biological Technology Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.19.4 Shandong Nuoer Biological Technology Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.19.5 Shandong Nuoer Biological Technology Recent Development
11.20 Levima Advanced Materials
11.20.1 Levima Advanced Materials Company Details
11.20.2 Levima Advanced Materials Business Overview
11.20.3 Levima Advanced Materials Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.20.4 Levima Advanced Materials Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.20.5 Levima Advanced Materials Recent Development
11.21 Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical
11.21.1 Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical Company Details
11.21.2 Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical Business Overview
11.21.3 Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Introduction
11.21.4 Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical Revenue in Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Business (2020-2025)
11.21.5 Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical Recent Development
12 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
13 Appendix
13.1 Research Methodology
13.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
13.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
13.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
13.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
13.1.2 Data Source
13.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
13.1.2.2 Primary Sources
13.2 Author Details
13.3 Disclaimer
BASF
Mondi
International Paper
Be Green Packaging
BioPak
TotalEnergies
Novamont
NatureWorks
Mitsubishi Chemical
Corbion
Cardia Bioplastics
Futerro
Biome Bioplastics
Green Dot Bioplastics
Kingfa
TianAn Biologic Materials
Hengli Petrochemical
Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials
Shandong Nuoer Biological Technology
Levima Advanced Materials
Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical
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