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Bio-based Polypropylene Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Injection Molding, Textiles, Films), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, MEA), And Segment Forecasts, 2026 - 2033

Publisher Grand View Research
Published Dec 17, 2025
Length 120 Pages
SKU # GV20724085

Description

Bio-based Polypropylene Market Summary

The global bio-based polypropylene market size was estimated at USD 166.9 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 440.8 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 18.2% from 2026 to 2033. The steady rise in brand-led sustainability commitments drives the market.

Companies in packaging, FMCG, and automotive are increasing their demand for low-carbon materials, which encourages faster qualification and long-term offtake agreements for bio-based polypropylene. The bio-based polypropylene market is shifting from small-scale demonstration projects to rapid commercial expansion. Growth is mainly seen in packaging and automotive applications where replacing fossil-based polypropylene is technically practical and valued by customers. Large reported CAGRs highlight this transition and increasing investment in dedicated biorefinery processes that convert sugar feedstocks and bioethanol into propylene. Technology pilots and early commercial plants are reducing the time from lab to market and helping prices align with conventional PP.

Drivers, Opportunities & Restraints

Corporate and regulatory pressure to lower product carbon intensity is the main commercial driver. Brands and OEMs are setting measurable targets that favor drop-in polymers with proven performance. Logistics for bio-based feedstock are improving, with sugarcane and cellulosic streams showing the most scalability. This decreases supply risk for bio-propylene feedstock and supports investing in integrated production facilities that can deliver certified bio-based polypropylene at scale.

Integration with neighboring bio-based chemicals markets offers significant upside. The growing bio-based propylene glycol market reflects increased investment in renewables, propylene chemistry, and fermentation capacity. Producers can utilize shared feedstock processing, propylene conversion technologies, and distribution channels to reduce capital and operational expenses per ton. Strategic partnerships among biorefineries, catalyst developers, and compounders can unlock premium segments like food-contact packaging and engineered automotive parts, where sustainability claims allow for higher prices.

Cost and substitution risk continue to be significant hurdles to faster adoption. Bio-based polypropylene still commands a price premium compared to conventional PP and some alternative bio-polymers. Volatility in feedstock prices, seasonal supply issues, and the capital-intensive nature of conversion technologies raise break-even points. Meanwhile, established options such as bio-PET and PLA are strong competitors in key end markets. These factors limit investment momentum until processes reach better economies of scale or policy measures enable commercial parity.

Global Bio-based Polypropylene Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the bio-based polypropylene market report based on application and region:
  • Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Injection Molding
  • Textiles
  • Films
  • Others
  • Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • UAE
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Table of Contents

120 Pages
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Types & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Type & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Insights
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Bio-based Polypropylene Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3.1. Profit Margin Analysis of Key Value Chain Participants
3.3.2. Raw Material Trends
3.3.3. Raw Material Price Analysis
3.4. Technology Overview
3.4.1. Commercial Production Technology
3.4.2. Roadmap of Technology Advancement, 2021 to 2030
3.5. Sustainability Trends
3.5.1. Recycling and Circular Economy
3.6. Average Price Trend Analysis, 2021 to 2030 (USD/kg)
3.6.1. Key Factors Influencing Pricing
3.6.2. Supply Demand Gap Analysis
3.7. Regulatory Framework
3.7.1. Policies and Incentive Plans
3.7.2. Standards and Compliances
3.7.3. Regulatory Impact Analysis
3.8. Market Dynamics
3.8.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.8.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.8.3. Industry Challenges
3.9. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.9.1. Supplier Power
3.9.2. Buyer Power
3.9.3. Substitution Threat
3.9.4. Threat from New Entrants
3.9.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.10. PESTEL Analysis
3.10.1. Political Landscape
3.10.2. Economic Landscape
3.10.3. Social Landscape
3.10.4. Technological Landscape
3.10.5. Environmental Landscape
3.10.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Bio-based Polypropylene Market: Product Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
4.1. Injection Molding
4.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
4.2. Textiles
4.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
4.3. Films
4.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
4.4. Others
4.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 5. Bio-based Polypropylene Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
5.1. Regional Snapshot
5.2. Bio-based Polypropylene Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033
5.3. North America
5.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.3.3. U.S.
5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.3.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.3.4. Canada
5.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.3.5. Mexico
5.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.4. Europe
5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.4.3. UK
5.4.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.4.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.4.4. Germany
5.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.4.5. France
5.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.4.6. Italy
5.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.4.7. Spain
5.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.5. Asia Pacific
5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.5.3. China
5.5.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.5.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.5.4. India
5.5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.5.5. Japan
5.5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.5.6. South Korea
5.5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.6. Latin America
5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.6.3. Brazil
5.6.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.6.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.6.4. Argentina
5.6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.7. Middle East & Africa
5.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.7.3. Saudi Arabia
5.7.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.7.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.7.4. South Africa
5.7.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.7.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.7.5. UAE
5.7.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.7.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 6. Competitive Landscape
6.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
6.2. Vendor Landscape
6.2.1. Company categorization
6.2.2. List of Key Distributors and Channel Partners
6.2.3. List of Potential Customers/End-users
6.3. Competitive Dynamics
6.3.1. Company Market Share Analysis & Market Positioning
6.3.2. Competitive Benchmarking
6.3.3. Strategy Mapping
6.3.4. Heat Map Analysis
6.4. Company Profiles/Listing
6.4.1. Braskem S.A.
6.4.1.1. Participant’s overview
6.4.1.2. Financial performance
6.4.1.3. Product benchmarking
6.4.2. INEOS Group
6.4.2.1. Participant’s overview
6.4.2.2. Financial performance
6.4.2.3. Product benchmarking
6.4.3. LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
6.4.3.1. Participant’s overview
6.4.3.2. Financial performance
6.4.3.3. Product benchmarking
6.4.4. Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
6.4.4.1. Participant’s overview
6.4.4.2. Financial performance
6.4.4.3. Product benchmarking
6.4.5. Prime Polymer Co., Ltd.
6.4.5.1. Participant’s overview
6.4.5.2. Financial performance
6.4.5.3. Product benchmarking
6.4.6. Borealis GmbH
6.4.6.1. Participant’s overview
6.4.6.2. Financial performance
6.4.6.3. Product benchmarking
6.4.7. Citroniq, LLC
6.4.7.1. Participant’s overview
6.4.7.2. Financial performance
6.4.7.3. Product benchmarking
6.4.8. FKuR Kunststoff GmbH
6.4.8.1. Participant’s overview
6.4.8.2. Financial performance
6.4.8.3. Product benchmarking
6.4.9. SABIC
6.4.9.1. Participant’s overview
6.4.9.2. Financial performance
6.4.9.3. Product benchmarking

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