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Biodegradable Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Material (Paper & Paperboard, Bio-plastic, Bagasse), By Product Format (Bottles & Jars, Boxes & Cartons, Cans), By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033

Publisher Grand View Research
Published Oct 03, 2025
Length 120 Pages
SKU # GV20574966

Description

Biodegradable Packaging Market Summary

The global biodegradable packaging market size was valued at USD 501.27 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 876.05 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2033. The industry is driven by rising environmental concerns and stringent regulations promoting sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics.

Growing consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging in food, beverages, and e-commerce further fuels market growth. Governments across regions are implementing stringent regulations against single-use plastics, forcing industries to adopt sustainable alternatives. For instance, the European Union’s Single-Use Plastics Directive bans products like cutlery and plates made from conventional plastics, creating a direct demand shift toward biodegradable packaging. Similarly, India’s nationwide ban on single-use plastics in 2022 has accelerated adoption across the FMCG and food service sectors. These regulations not only penalize non-compliance but also incentivize companies to innovate with biodegradable solutions.

Consumer awareness and preference for eco-friendly packaging are reshaping purchase behaviors. Millennials and Gen Z, in particular, are willing to pay a premium for sustainable products, creating market pressure on brands to adapt. For example, multinational players like Unilever and Nestlé have announced sustainability targets that include expanding biodegradable packaging options. This shift in demand makes biodegradable packaging a strategic differentiator for companies seeking to enhance brand loyalty and appeal to eco-conscious customers.

The rapid expansion of food delivery services, quick-service restaurants (QSRs), and e-commerce platforms is fueling the demand for biodegradable packaging. Single-use items such as trays, cutlery, cups, and delivery boxes have been among the biggest contributors to plastic pollution, making biodegradable alternatives highly attractive. For instance, companies such as Zomato and Swiggy in India, and Uber Eats globally, are exploring biodegradable and compostable food containers to align with both consumer expectations and government norms. In e-commerce, giants like Amazon have started introducing biodegradable mailers, reflecting how packaging innovation is becoming integral to supply chain sustainability.

Advances in material science are making biodegradable packaging more cost-effective, durable, and versatile, thus widening its applications. Innovations in biopolymers such as PLA (Polylactic Acid) and PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) allow for packaging that mimics the functionality of plastics but decomposes naturally. At the same time, global brands are pledging to achieve 100% sustainable packaging targets within the next decade. For instance, PepsiCo is testing compostable snack packaging to meet its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) goal of making all packaging recyclable, compostable, biodegradable, or reusable by 2025. These initiatives not only create new growth opportunities but also set industry benchmarks, encouraging smaller players to adopt biodegradable packaging solutions.

Global Biodegradable Packaging Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at a global, regional, and country level 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 global biodegradable packaging market report based on material, product format, end-use, and region:
  • Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Paper & Paperboard
  • Bio-plastic
  • Bagasse
  • Product Format Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Bottles & Jars
  • Boxes & Cartons
  • Cans
  • Trays & Clamshells
  • Cups & Bowls
  • Pouches & Bags
  • Films & Wraps
  • Labels & Tapes
  • Others
  • End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Food & Beverages
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Homecare
  • Others
  • Region Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • UK
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
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Table of Contents

120 Pages
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.1.1. Market Segmentation
1.1.2. Market Definition
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
1.7. List of Abbreviations
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot, 2024 (USD Million)
2.2. Segmental Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Global Biodegradable Packaging Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3.1. Raw Material Trends
3.3.2. Manufacturing/Technology Trends
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.5. Market Dynamics
3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
3.5.4. Market Challenge Analysis
3.6. Business Environment Analysis
3.6.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.6.2. PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 4. Global Biodegradable Packaging Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Key Takeaways
4.2. Material Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
4.2.1. Bio-plastic
4.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
4.2.2. Paper & Paperboard
4.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
4.2.3. Bagasse
4.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Global Biodegradable Packaging Market: Product Format Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Key Takeaways
5.2. Product Format Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
5.2.1. Pouches & Bags
5.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.2.2. Films & Wraps
5.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.2.3. Boxes & Cartons
5.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.2.4. Bottles & Jars
5.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.2.5. Trays & Clamshells
5.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.2.6. Cups & Bowls
5.2.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.2.7. Labels & Tapes
5.2.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.2.8. Cans
5.2.8.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.2.9. Others
5.2.9.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Global Biodegradable Packaging Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Key Takeaways
6.2. End Use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
6.2.1. Food & Beverages
6.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.2.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
6.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.2.3. Pharmaceuticals
6.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.2.4. Homecare
6.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.2.5. Others
6.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Global Biodegradable Packaging Market: Region Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Key Takeaways
7.2. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
7.3. North America
7.3.1. North America Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.3.2. U.S.
7.3.2.1. U.S. Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.3.3. Canada
7.3.3.1. Canada Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.3.4. Mexico
7.3.4.1. Mexico Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.4. Europe
7.4.1. Europe Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.4.2. Germany
7.4.2.1. Germany Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.4.3. UK
7.4.3.1. UK Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.4.4. France
7.4.4.1. France Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.4.5. Italy
7.4.5.1. Italy Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.4.6. Spain
7.4.6.1. Spain Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.5. Asia Pacific
7.5.1. Asia Pacific Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.5.2. China
7.5.2.1. China Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.5.3. India
7.5.3.1. India Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.5.4. Japan
7.5.4.1. Japan Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.5.5. South Korea
7.5.5.1. South Korea Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.5.6. Australia
7.5.6.1. Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.6. Latin America
7.6.1. Latin America Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.6.2. Brazil
7.6.2.1. Brazil Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.6.3. Argentina
7.6.3.1. Argentina Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.7. Middle East & Africa
7.7.1. Middle East & Africa Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.7.2. Saudi Arabia
7.7.2.1. Saudi Arabia Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.7.3. UAE
7.7.3.1. UAE Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.7.4. South Africa
7.7.4.1. South Africa Biodegradable Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
8.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact on the Industry
8.2. Company Categorization
8.3. Company Market Position Analysis
8.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
8.5. Strategy Mapping
8.5.1. Expansions
8.5.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
8.5.3. Collaborations
8.5.4. New Product Launches
8.5.5. Others
Chapter 9. Company Listing (Overview, Financial Performance, Product Overview)
9.1. Mondi
9.1.1. Company Overview
9.1.2. Financial Performance
9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
9.2. Smurfit Westrock
9.2.1. Company Overview
9.2.2. Financial Performance
9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
9.3. DS Smith
9.3.1. Company Overview
9.3.2. Financial Performance
9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
9.4. Stora Enso
9.4.1. Company Overview
9.4.2. Financial Performance
9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
9.5. Sonoco Products Company
9.5.1. Company Overview
9.5.2. Financial Performance
9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
9.6. Tetra Pak
9.6.1. Company Overview
9.6.2. Financial Performance
9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
9.7. Amcor plc
9.7.1. Company Overview
9.7.2. Financial Performance
9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
9.8. Elevate Packaging
9.8.1. Company Overview
9.8.2. Financial Performance
9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
9.9. Notpla Limited
9.9.1. Company Overview
9.9.2. Financial Performance
9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
9.10. Greenhope
9.10.1. Company Overview
9.10.2. Financial Performance
9.10.3. Product Benchmarking
9.11. CarePac
9.11.1. Company Overview
9.11.2. Financial Performance
9.11.3. Product Benchmarking
9.12. EcoPackables
9.12.1. Company Overview
9.12.2. Financial Performance
9.12.3. Product Benchmarking
9.13. Taghleef Industries
9.13.1. Company Overview
9.13.2. Financial Performance
9.13.3. Product Benchmarking
9.14. TIPA LTD
9.14.1. Company Overview
9.14.2. Financial Performance
9.14.3. Product Benchmarking

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