Europe Bioplastic Packaging Market 2025-2035
Description
Europe Bioplastic Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Rigid Packaging, Flexible Packaging) by Material Biodegradable Bioplastics, Non-biodegradable Bioplastics) and by End-User Industry (Food & Beverages, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare, Cosmetics and Personal Care, and Others) Forecast Period (2026-2035)
Industry Overview
Europe bioplastic packaging market was valued at $1,322.4 million in 2025 and is projected to reach $3,430.9 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 10.1% during the forecast period (2026-2035). The ongoing increase in production capacities of global bioplastics. Bioplastics is being applied to a broad range of markets, including packaging, fibers, consumer products, automobiles, and agricultural applications. Among these, packaging remains the largest and most prominent sector, and it continues to be the driving force for overall market growth in Europe.
The European bioplastics market is reaching a substantial growth of installed production capacity based on indications of solid demand and increasing market uptake. The leading position of packaging in the bioplastics industry is backed by increased consumer demand for sustainable and green-based materials, regulatory pressures to decrease the use of traditional plastics, and the growing focus on corporate sustainability programs. Combined, these influences are compelling manufacturers to maximize production capacities and build out their bases to satisfy the changing needs of the European market. As per the European Bioplastics Org., in December 2024, the edition of the market development update was presented at the EBC24, Berlin, Germany. The report establishes the ongoing expansion of global production capacity of bioplastics.
Bioplastics are utilized in a growing number of applications, from packaging and fibers to consumer products, automotive, and agricultural products. Packaging remains the largest segment in bioplastics with 45 percent (1.12 million tons) of the whole bioplastics market in 2024.
The European bioplastics industry is now operating with around 58% of the installed capacity in 2024, manufacturing around 1.44 million tons compared to a capacity of 2.47 million tons for the year. Packaging continues to be the leading application segment, accounting for around 45% of the bioplastics industry in Europe in 2024.
Market Dynamics
Rising Environmental Awareness
The growing green awareness among consumers and companies is stimulating the need for sustainable packing materials, which is supporting the growth of the market. For instance, in October 2024, the ReBioCycle consortium, comprising 20 partners, is planning to enhance bioplastic recycling in Europe. Financed by the Circular Bio-based Joint Undertaking (JU) within the EU's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme, with a total of €7.5 million, the project will develop three demonstration hubs in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and partly in Ireland to pilot novel bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies. The European Bioplastics Association stressed the need for a pragmatic EU bioeconomy strategy. They highlighted the need for better collaboration between stakeholders, more effective policy support, and technological advancements to facilitate these objectives.
Market Segmentation
Flexible packaging, produced from materials such as paper, plastic film, and aluminum foil, is common in food and beverage, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries due to its convenience, protection of products, longer shelf life, and cost-effectiveness. It is light, can be molded to various shapes and sizes, and can be recycled, lowering the damage of products and contamination while being convenient for users. European Bioplastics is a European association that specializes in the development and marketing of bioplastic materials for packaging to push the sustainability and circular economy development in Europe.
Flexible bioplastic packaging is increasingly becoming popular in food, personal care, and other consumer markets because of its lightweight, flexible, food, cosmetics, personal hygiene, detergent, cleaning industries and eco-friendly nature. For instance, in June 2025, AIMPLAS worked in partnership with Potato Bioplastics and Gaviplas and is developing the BIOPROCESS project to improve the mechanical and barrier performances of flexible bioplastic packaging for different industries, including food and personal care. Financed by the European Union's ERDF through IVACE+i, the project aims to enhance the protective capabilities and shelf life of biodegradable and compostable bioplastics to diminish dependence on fossil-based plastics. AIMPLAS uses Machine Direction Orientation (MDO) extrusion technology and new formulations of natural polymers such as polysaccharides and starches to produce flexible bioplastic films using byproducts from other industries as affordable raw materials.
Market Players Outlook
The major companies operating in the European bioplastic packaging market include BASF SE, Corbion NV, NatureWorks LLC, Novamont S. P. A (BioBag Group), and Saudi Basic Industries Corp., among others. Market players are leveraging partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisition strategies for business expansion and innovative product development to maintain their market positioning.
Recent Developments
Industry Overview
Europe bioplastic packaging market was valued at $1,322.4 million in 2025 and is projected to reach $3,430.9 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 10.1% during the forecast period (2026-2035). The ongoing increase in production capacities of global bioplastics. Bioplastics is being applied to a broad range of markets, including packaging, fibers, consumer products, automobiles, and agricultural applications. Among these, packaging remains the largest and most prominent sector, and it continues to be the driving force for overall market growth in Europe.
The European bioplastics market is reaching a substantial growth of installed production capacity based on indications of solid demand and increasing market uptake. The leading position of packaging in the bioplastics industry is backed by increased consumer demand for sustainable and green-based materials, regulatory pressures to decrease the use of traditional plastics, and the growing focus on corporate sustainability programs. Combined, these influences are compelling manufacturers to maximize production capacities and build out their bases to satisfy the changing needs of the European market. As per the European Bioplastics Org., in December 2024, the edition of the market development update was presented at the EBC24, Berlin, Germany. The report establishes the ongoing expansion of global production capacity of bioplastics.
Bioplastics are utilized in a growing number of applications, from packaging and fibers to consumer products, automotive, and agricultural products. Packaging remains the largest segment in bioplastics with 45 percent (1.12 million tons) of the whole bioplastics market in 2024.
The European bioplastics industry is now operating with around 58% of the installed capacity in 2024, manufacturing around 1.44 million tons compared to a capacity of 2.47 million tons for the year. Packaging continues to be the leading application segment, accounting for around 45% of the bioplastics industry in Europe in 2024.
Market Dynamics
Rising Environmental Awareness
The growing green awareness among consumers and companies is stimulating the need for sustainable packing materials, which is supporting the growth of the market. For instance, in October 2024, the ReBioCycle consortium, comprising 20 partners, is planning to enhance bioplastic recycling in Europe. Financed by the Circular Bio-based Joint Undertaking (JU) within the EU's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme, with a total of €7.5 million, the project will develop three demonstration hubs in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and partly in Ireland to pilot novel bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies. The European Bioplastics Association stressed the need for a pragmatic EU bioeconomy strategy. They highlighted the need for better collaboration between stakeholders, more effective policy support, and technological advancements to facilitate these objectives.
Market Segmentation
- Based on the type, the market is segmented into rigid packaging, flexible packaging.
- Based on the material, the market is segmented into biodegradable bioplastics PLA (polylactic acid), SCPC (starch containing polymer compounds), PBAT (polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate), PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates), CR (cellulose regenerates), PBS (polybutylene succinate and copolymers), CP (casein polymers), and non-biodegradable Bioplastics, PA (polyamides), PTT (polytrimethylene terephthalate), PE (polyethylene), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), APC (aliphatic polycarbonates), PP (polypropylene), PEF (polyethylene furanoate).
- Based on the end-user industry, the market is segmented into food & beverages, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals/healthcare, cosmetics and personal care, and others (agriculture & horticulture, transportation & automotive).
Flexible packaging, produced from materials such as paper, plastic film, and aluminum foil, is common in food and beverage, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries due to its convenience, protection of products, longer shelf life, and cost-effectiveness. It is light, can be molded to various shapes and sizes, and can be recycled, lowering the damage of products and contamination while being convenient for users. European Bioplastics is a European association that specializes in the development and marketing of bioplastic materials for packaging to push the sustainability and circular economy development in Europe.
Flexible bioplastic packaging is increasingly becoming popular in food, personal care, and other consumer markets because of its lightweight, flexible, food, cosmetics, personal hygiene, detergent, cleaning industries and eco-friendly nature. For instance, in June 2025, AIMPLAS worked in partnership with Potato Bioplastics and Gaviplas and is developing the BIOPROCESS project to improve the mechanical and barrier performances of flexible bioplastic packaging for different industries, including food and personal care. Financed by the European Union's ERDF through IVACE+i, the project aims to enhance the protective capabilities and shelf life of biodegradable and compostable bioplastics to diminish dependence on fossil-based plastics. AIMPLAS uses Machine Direction Orientation (MDO) extrusion technology and new formulations of natural polymers such as polysaccharides and starches to produce flexible bioplastic films using byproducts from other industries as affordable raw materials.
Market Players Outlook
The major companies operating in the European bioplastic packaging market include BASF SE, Corbion NV, NatureWorks LLC, Novamont S. P. A (BioBag Group), and Saudi Basic Industries Corp., among others. Market players are leveraging partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisition strategies for business expansion and innovative product development to maintain their market positioning.
Recent Developments
- In May 2025, the Horizon Europe-funded GRECO project targets the production of biobased, biodegradable, and recyclable food packaging with PLA copolymers, functional coatings, additives, and green catalysts. The 21-partner initiative, coordinated by Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, pilots the recyclability of biobased materials and post-consumer plastic packaging, confirming the life cycle and techno-economic viability of greener bioplastics value chains.
- In July 2025, EUBP participated in four Horizon Europe R&I projects targeting packaging and in-soil products. The projects are BE-UP, BIO4COAT, GRECO, and INSOIL. GRECO is based on biobased packaging, while BIO4COAT employs bio-polyurethane for diamond-like coatings. INSOIL produced mulch films, plant guards, and controlled-release fertilizers.
- In December 2020, KM Packaging introduced a new line of compostable products, the C-Range, consisting of shrink wrap, stretch wrap, adhesive tape, nets, and bags. The bio-plastic packaging films are designed in collaboration with Treetop Biopak, a specialist in innovative compostable packaging solutions. The C-Range caters to a broader spectrum of customers by providing industrially compostable shrink film, stretch wrap, adhesive tape, home compostable bags, and industrially compostable nets.
- Market value data analysis of 2025 and forecast to 2035.
- Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
- Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
- Key companies operating in the European bioplastic packaging market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new products and relevant news is also available in the report.
- Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
- Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
- Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.
Table of Contents
155 Pages
- 1. Report Summary
- Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
- Europe Bioplastic Packaging Market Sales Analysis - Type | Material | End-User ($ Million)
- Europe Bioplastic Packaging Market Sales Performance of Top Countries
- 1.1. Research Methodology
- Primary Research Approach
- Secondary Research Approach
- 1.2. Market Snapshot
- 2. Market Overview and Insights
- 2.1. Scope of the Study
- 2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
- 2.2.1. Key European Bioplastic Packaging Industry Trends
- 2.2.2. Market Recommendations
- 3. Market Determinants
- 3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Drivers For Europe Bioplastic Packaging Market: Impact Analysis
- 3.2. Market Pain Points and Challenges
- 3.2.1. Restraints For Europe Bioplastic Packaging Market: Impact Analysis
- 3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.1. Opportunities For Europe Bioplastic Packaging Market: Impact Analysis
- 4. Competitive Landscape
- 4.1. Competitive Dashboard - Europe Bioplastic Packaging Market Revenue and Share by Manufacturers
- Europe Bioplastic Packaging Comparison Analysis
- Top Market Player Ranking Matrix
- 4.2. Key Company Analysis
- 4.2.1. BASF SE
- 4.2.1.1. Overview
- 4.2.1.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.1.3. Financial Analysis
- 4.2.1.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.1.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.2. Corbion NV
- 4.2.2.1. Overview
- 4.2.2.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.2.3. Financial Analysis
- 4.2.2.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.2.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.3. NatureWorks LLC
- 4.2.3.1. Overview
- 4.2.3.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.3.3. Financial Analysis
- 4.2.3.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.3.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.4. Novamont S. P. A (BioBag Group)
- 4.2.4.1. Overview
- 4.2.4.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.4.3. Financial Analysis
- 4.2.4.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.4.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.5. Saudi Basic Industries Corp.
- 4.2.5.1. Overview
- 4.2.5.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.5.3. Financial Analysis
- 4.2.5.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.5.5. Business Strategy
- 4.3. Top Winning Strategies by Market Players
- 4.3.1. Merger and Acquisition
- 4.3.2. Product Launch
- 4.3.3. Partnership And Collaboration
- 5. Europe Bioplastic Packaging Market Sales Analysis By Type ($ Million)
- 5.1. Rigid Packaging
- 5.2. Flexible Packaging
- 6. Europe Bioplastic Packaging Market Sales Analysis By Material ($ Million)
- 6.1. By Material
- 6.1.1. Biodegradable Bioplastics
- 6.1.1.1. PLA (Polylactic Acid)
- 6.1.1.2. SCPC (Starch Containing Polymer Compounds)
- 6.1.1.3. PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate-co-Terephthalate)
- 6.1.1.4. PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates)
- 6.1.1.5. CR (Cellulose Regenerates)
- 6.1.1.6. PBS (Polybutylene Succinate and Copolymers)
- 6.1.1.7. CP (Casein Polymers)
- 6.1.2. Non-biodegradable Bioplastics
- 6.1.2.1. PA (Polyamides)
- 6.1.2.2. PTT (Polytrimethylene Terephthalate)
- 6.1.2.3. PE (Polyethylene)
- 6.1.2.4. PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
- 6.1.2.5. APC (Aliphatic Polycarbonates)
- 6.1.2.6. PP (Polypropylene)
- 6.1.2.7. PEF (Polyethylene Furanoate)
- 7. Europe Bioplastic Packaging Market Sales Analysis By End-User Industry ($ Million)
- 7.1. Food & Beverages
- 7.2. Consumer Goods
- 7.3. Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare
- 7.4. Cosmetics and Personal Care
- 7.5. Others (Agriculture & Horticulture, Transportation & Automotive)
- 8. Regional Analysis
- 8.1. Europe Bioplastic Packaging Market Sales Analysis - Type | Material | End-User ($ Million)
- Macroeconomic Factors for Europe
- 8.1.1. UK
- 8.1.2. Germany
- 8.1.3. Italy
- 8.1.4. Spain
- 8.1.5. France
- 8.1.6. Russia
- 8.1.7. Rest of Europe
- 9. Company Profiles
- 9.1. Arkema
- 9.1.1. Quick Facts
- 9.1.2. Company Overview
- 9.1.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.1.4. Business Strategies
- 9.2. Avantium N.V.
- 9.2.1. Quick Facts
- 9.2.2. Company Overview
- 9.2.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.2.4. Business Strategies
- 9.3. BASF SE
- 9.3.1. Quick Facts
- 9.3.2. Company Overview
- 9.3.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.3.4. Business Strategies
- 9.4. BIO-FED (AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH)
- 9.4.1. Quick Facts
- 9.4.2. Company Overview
- 9.4.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.4.4. Business Strategies
- 9.5. Biome Bioplastics
- 9.5.1. Quick Facts
- 9.5.2. Company Overview
- 9.5.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.5.4. Business Strategies
- 9.6. Braskem S.A.
- 9.6.1. Quick Facts
- 9.6.2. Company Overview
- 9.6.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.6.4. Business Strategies
- 9.7. Corbion NV
- 9.7.1. Quick Facts
- 9.7.2. Company Overview
- 9.7.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.7.4. Business Strategies
- 9.8. FKuR Kunststoff GmbH
- 9.8.1. Quick Facts
- 9.8.2. Company Overview
- 9.8.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.8.4. Business Strategies
- 9.9. Futerro
- 9.9.1. Quick Facts
- 9.9.2. Company Overview
- 9.9.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.9.4. Business Strategies
- 9.10. KM Packaging Services Ltd.
- 9.10.1. Quick Facts
- 9.10.2. Company Overview
- 9.10.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.10.4. Business Strategies
- 9.11. Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.
- 9.11.1. Quick Facts
- 9.11.2. Company Overview
- 9.11.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.11.4. Business Strategies
- 9.12. Mondi
- 9.12.1. Quick Facts
- 9.12.2. Company Overview
- 9.12.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.12.4. Business Strategies
- 9.13. Natureplast
- 9.13.1. Quick Facts
- 9.13.2. Company Overview
- 9.13.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.13.4. Business Strategies
- 9.14. NatureWorks LLC
- 9.14.1. Quick Facts
- 9.14.2. Company Overview
- 9.14.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.14.4. Business Strategies
- 9.15. Novamont S. P. A (BioBag Group)
- 9.15.1. Quick Facts
- 9.15.2. Company Overview
- 9.15.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.15.4. Business Strategies
- 9.16. Roquette Frères
- 9.16.1. Quick Facts
- 9.16.2. Company Overview
- 9.16.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.16.4. Business Strategies
- 9.17. Saudi Basic Industries Corp.
- 9.17.1. Quick Facts
- 9.17.2. Company Overview
- 9.17.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.17.4. Business Strategies
- 9.18. Stora Enso Oyj
- 9.18.1. Quick Facts
- 9.18.2. Company Overview
- 9.18.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.18.4. Business Strategies
- 9.19. Sulapac Ltd.
- 9.19.1. Quick Facts
- 9.19.2. Company Overview
- 9.19.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.19.4. Business Strategies
- 9.20. The Dow Co.
- 9.20.1. Quick Facts
- 9.20.2. Company Overview
- 9.20.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.20.4. Business Strategies
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