2026 Global: Bioplastics And Biopolymers Market-Competitive Review (2032) report
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The 2026 Global: Bioplastics And Biopolymers Market-Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for bioplastics and biopolymers market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the bioplastics and biopolymers market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
NatureWorks LLC, Braskem, and BASF SE lead the bioplastics and biopolymers market as dominant players with substantial global production and innovation capacities. NatureWorks LLC, jointly owned by Cargill and PTT Global Chemical, manufactures polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers from renewable resources like corn starch and vegetable oils, supplying thermoplastic resins, films, and coatings for packaging and beyond. Braskem, the largest producer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas, pioneers industrial-scale green polyethylene and other biopolymers, operating 40 facilities across South America, North America, and Europe to serve diverse applications. BASF SE, a German chemical giant, contributes advanced bioplastics solutions, holding significant market share alongside these leaders, which collectively control 30-35% of the sector amid a projected growth to USD 45.04 billion by 2030. TotalEnergies Corbion and Versalis S.P.A. further strengthen this tier; the former excels in PLA production from the Netherlands, while Versalis focuses on bio-based polymers for industrial uses, driving expansions through product launches and deals since 2020.
Mid-tier innovators like Biome Bioplastics, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, and Biotec expand applications in packaging and consumer goods. Biome Bioplastics Limited (UK) develops high-performance biopolymers for films and rigid packaging, emphasizing compostability and appearing across multiple market analyses. Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (Japan) and Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan) integrate biopolymers into textiles, automotive, and electronics, leveraging Asia's manufacturing prowess for bio-based alternatives to petrochemicals. Biotec Biologische Naturverpackungen GmbH & Co. (Germany) specializes in biodegradable packaging solutions, supporting Europe's rigorous ecological standards and contributing to the region's 73% capacity utilization in 2025. These companies capitalize on rising demand in food packaging, which claims 41.3% of the bioplastics market (0.95 million tonnes), fueled by e-commerce and sustainability mandates.
Emerging startups such as Emirates Biotech, EveryCarbon, and ChakraTech signal future disruption through waste-to-polymer technologies. Emirates Biotech (Dubai, UAE, founded 2023) derives PLA from carbon-sequestering plants for packaging and 3D printing, exemplifying agile innovation. EveryCarbon (Tübingen, Germany, 2024) transforms organic waste via precision fermentation into carbon-negative biopolymers for specialty materials, addressing microplastic concerns. ChakraTech (San Diego, US, 2023) uses AI-engineered microbes to convert carbon waste into biodegradable polyesters, positioning it for fossil-free scalability. Others like Carapace Biopolymers (Netherlands) offer bioactive seed coatings, while Bioplastix engineers bacteria for tailored PLA and PHB, collectively poised to double global biobased capacities from 2.31 to 4.69 million tonnes by 2030. This blend of incumbents and disruptors underscores the market's 20.07% CAGR trajectory.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for bioplastics and biopolymers market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the bioplastics and biopolymers market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
NatureWorks LLC, Braskem, and BASF SE lead the bioplastics and biopolymers market as dominant players with substantial global production and innovation capacities. NatureWorks LLC, jointly owned by Cargill and PTT Global Chemical, manufactures polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers from renewable resources like corn starch and vegetable oils, supplying thermoplastic resins, films, and coatings for packaging and beyond. Braskem, the largest producer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas, pioneers industrial-scale green polyethylene and other biopolymers, operating 40 facilities across South America, North America, and Europe to serve diverse applications. BASF SE, a German chemical giant, contributes advanced bioplastics solutions, holding significant market share alongside these leaders, which collectively control 30-35% of the sector amid a projected growth to USD 45.04 billion by 2030. TotalEnergies Corbion and Versalis S.P.A. further strengthen this tier; the former excels in PLA production from the Netherlands, while Versalis focuses on bio-based polymers for industrial uses, driving expansions through product launches and deals since 2020.
Mid-tier innovators like Biome Bioplastics, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, and Biotec expand applications in packaging and consumer goods. Biome Bioplastics Limited (UK) develops high-performance biopolymers for films and rigid packaging, emphasizing compostability and appearing across multiple market analyses. Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (Japan) and Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan) integrate biopolymers into textiles, automotive, and electronics, leveraging Asia's manufacturing prowess for bio-based alternatives to petrochemicals. Biotec Biologische Naturverpackungen GmbH & Co. (Germany) specializes in biodegradable packaging solutions, supporting Europe's rigorous ecological standards and contributing to the region's 73% capacity utilization in 2025. These companies capitalize on rising demand in food packaging, which claims 41.3% of the bioplastics market (0.95 million tonnes), fueled by e-commerce and sustainability mandates.
Emerging startups such as Emirates Biotech, EveryCarbon, and ChakraTech signal future disruption through waste-to-polymer technologies. Emirates Biotech (Dubai, UAE, founded 2023) derives PLA from carbon-sequestering plants for packaging and 3D printing, exemplifying agile innovation. EveryCarbon (Tübingen, Germany, 2024) transforms organic waste via precision fermentation into carbon-negative biopolymers for specialty materials, addressing microplastic concerns. ChakraTech (San Diego, US, 2023) uses AI-engineered microbes to convert carbon waste into biodegradable polyesters, positioning it for fossil-free scalability. Others like Carapace Biopolymers (Netherlands) offer bioactive seed coatings, while Bioplastix engineers bacteria for tailored PLA and PHB, collectively poised to double global biobased capacities from 2.31 to 4.69 million tonnes by 2030. This blend of incumbents and disruptors underscores the market's 20.07% CAGR trajectory.
Table of Contents
32 Pages
- 1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
- 2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
- 2.1 Market Definition
- 2.2 Market Segments
- 2.3 Market Strengths
- 2.4 Market Weaknesses
- 2.5 Market Threats
- 2.6 Market Opportunities
- 2.7 Major Players
- 3.0 Competitive Analysis
- 3.1 Market Player 1
- 3.2 Market Player 2
- 3.3 Market Player 3
- 3.4 Market Player 4
- 3.5 Market Player 5
- 3.6 Market Player 6
- 3.7 Market Player 7
- 3.8 Market Player 8
- 3.9 Market Player 9
- 3.10 Market Player 10
- 4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
- 4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
- 4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
- 4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
- 4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
- 4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
- 4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
- 5.0 Appendix
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