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Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 27, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20801832

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Biodegradable Plastics Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses biodegradable plastics market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for biodegradable plastics ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The biodegradable plastics market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Polylactic Acid (PLA); Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT); Polybutylene Succinate (PBS); PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates); Starch Blends; Other Types

2) By Degradability Type: Biodegradable; Compostable

3) By End User: Packaging; Agriculture; Consumer Goods; Other End Users

Subsegments:

1) By Polylactic Acid (PLA): Standard PLA; High-Temperature PLA

2) By Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT): Flexible PBAT; Rigid PBAT

3) By Polybutylene Succinate (PBS): Standard PBS; Modified PBS

4) By PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates): Medium-Chain Length PHA; Short-Chain Length PHA

5) By Starch Blends: Thermoplastic Starch (TPS); Starch-Based Bioplastics

6) By Other Types: Cellulose-Based Plastics; Protein-Based Plastics; Other Biodegradable Polymers

Companies Mentioned: NatureWorks LLC; BASF SE; TotalEnergies Corbion; Novamont S.p.A.; Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation; Danimer Scientific; Kaneka Corporation; Toray Industries, Inc.; SK Chemicals Co., Ltd.; Avantium N.V.; Braskem S.A.; PTT MCC Biochem Company Limited; Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Co., Ltd.; Anhui BBCA Biochemical Co., Ltd.; Kingfa Sci & Tech Co., Ltd.; TianAn Biologic Materials Co., Ltd.; CJ Biomaterials, Inc.; Futerro S.A.; Biome Bioplastics Limited; Plantic Technologies Limited

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 3-5 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Biodegradable Plastics Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Biodegradable Plastics Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Sustainability, Climate Tech And Circular Economy
4.1.2 Biotechnology, Genomics And Precision Medicine
4.1.3 Industry 4.0 And Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.4 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data And Cybersecurity
4.1.5 Electric Mobility And Transportation Electrification
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increasing Adoption Of Compostable Packaging Materials
4.2.2 Rising Use In Agricultural Applications
4.2.3 Growing Demand For Sustainable Consumer Goods
4.2.4 Expansion Of Bio-Based Polymer Blends
4.2.5 Enhanced Focus On Regulatory Compliance And Waste Reduction
5. Biodegradable Plastics Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Packaging Manufacturers
5.2 Agricultural Producers
5.3 Consumer Goods Manufacturers
5.4 Food Service Companies
5.5 Retail Brands
6. Biodegradable Plastics Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Biodegradable Plastics Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Biodegradable Plastics PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Biodegradable Plastics Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Biodegradable Plastics Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Biodegradable Plastics Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Biodegradable Plastics Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT), Polybutylene Succinate (PBS), PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates), Starch Blends, Other Types
9.2. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Biodegradable, Compostable
9.3. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Packaging, Agriculture, Consumer Goods, Other End Users
9.4. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Polylactic Acid (PLA), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Standard PLA, High-Temperature PLA
9.5. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Flexible PBAT, Rigid PBAT
9.6. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Polybutylene Succinate (PBS), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Standard PBS, Modified PBS
9.7. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market, Sub-Segmentation Of PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Medium-Chain Length PHA, Short-Chain Length PHA
9.8. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Starch Blends, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Thermoplastic Starch (TPS), Starch-Based Bioplastics
9.9. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Cellulose-Based Plastics, Protein-Based Plastics, Other Biodegradable Polymers
10. Biodegradable Plastics Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Biodegradable Plastics Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Biodegradable Plastics Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Biodegradable Plastics Market
12.1. China Biodegradable Plastics Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Biodegradable Plastics Market
13.1. India Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Biodegradable Plastics Market
14.1. Japan Biodegradable Plastics Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Biodegradable Plastics Market
15.1. Australia Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Biodegradable Plastics Market
16.1. Indonesia Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Biodegradable Plastics Market
17.1. South Korea Biodegradable Plastics Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Biodegradable Plastics Market
18.1. Taiwan Biodegradable Plastics Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Biodegradable Plastics Market
19.1. South East Asia Biodegradable Plastics Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Biodegradable Plastics Market
20.1. Western Europe Biodegradable Plastics Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Biodegradable Plastics Market
21.1. UK Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Biodegradable Plastics Market
22.1. Germany Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Biodegradable Plastics Market
23.1. France Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Biodegradable Plastics Market
24.1. Italy Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Biodegradable Plastics Market
25.1. Spain Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Biodegradable Plastics Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Biodegradable Plastics Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Biodegradable Plastics Market
27.1. Russia Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Biodegradable Plastics Market
28.1. North America Biodegradable Plastics Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Biodegradable Plastics Market
29.1. USA Biodegradable Plastics Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Biodegradable Plastics Market
30.1. Canada Biodegradable Plastics Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Biodegradable Plastics Market
31.1. South America Biodegradable Plastics Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Biodegradable Plastics Market
32.1. Brazil Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Biodegradable Plastics Market
33.1. Middle East Biodegradable Plastics Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Biodegradable Plastics Market
34.1. Africa Biodegradable Plastics Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Biodegradable Plastics Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Degradability Type, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Biodegradable Plastics Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Biodegradable Plastics Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Biodegradable Plastics Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Biodegradable Plastics Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Biodegradable Plastics Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. NatureWorks LLC Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. BASF SE Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. TotalEnergies Corbion Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Novamont S.p.A. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Biodegradable Plastics Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Danimer Scientific, Kaneka Corporation, Toray Industries, Inc., SK Chemicals Co., Ltd., Avantium N.V., Braskem S.A., PTT MCC Biochem Company Limited, Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Co., Ltd., Anhui BBCA Biochemical Co., Ltd., Kingfa Sci & Tech Co., Ltd., TianAn Biologic Materials Co., Ltd., CJ Biomaterials, Inc., Futerro S.A., Biome Bioplastics Limited, Plantic Technologies Limited
38. Global Biodegradable Plastics Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Biodegradable Plastics Market
40. Biodegradable Plastics Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Biodegradable Plastics Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Biodegradable Plastics Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Biodegradable Plastics Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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