Summary
Report Scope
This report provides an analysis of market trends in the global market for sustainable biopolymers. Sustainable biopolymers encompass two types: bio-based polymers and biodegradable polymers. These categories are distinct, though some polymers overlap between them. This report includes technological, economic and business evaluations of the sustainable bioindustry and provides forecasts for global market growth. The report examines market forces, leading manufacturers and emerging opportunities. All market value estimates are based on an analysis of multiple factors and manufacturer revenues. The report offers insights into the sustainable biopolymers industry. The bio-based polymers and biodegradable polymers segments of the market are distinguished by independent evaluations that reflect their distinct characteristics, sources, and end uses. - Bio-based Polymers: Polyamides, polytrimethylene terephthalate, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate and others.
- Biodegradable Polymers: Polylactic acid, starch-containing polymer compounds, polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT), polyhydroxyalkanoates and others.
- Region: North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, South America, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
Both the bio-based and biodegradable polymers segments are analyzed with respect to their sources, end-use applications and regional markets, providing a comprehensive view of the sustainable biopolymer landscape. The report also examines the industryfs supply chain, key market drivers, PESTLE analysis and Porterfs Five Forces analysis. It includes forecasts for growth from 2024 to 2030, profiles of leading manufacturers, ESG developments, the competitive landscape and relevant regulatory aspects at both international and regional levels.
Report Includes
- 107 data tables and 46 additional tables
- An overview of the current and future global markets for sustainable biopolymers
- In-depth analysis of global market trends, featuring historical revenue data for 2024, estimated figures for 2025, as well as forecasts for 2029. This analysis includes projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2030
- Estimates of the market size (both in terms of volume and value), along with a market share analysis by type, source, end-use industry and region
- Facts and figures pertaining to the market dynamics, technical advances, regulations and the impact of macroeconomic factors
- Analysis of market opportunities with a holistic review of Porterfs Five Forces analysis and value chain analysis, considering both micro- and macro-environmental factors prevailing in the market
- Understanding of the importance of ESG in the market, consumer attitudes toward sustainability, risks and opportunity assessment, ratings and matrices, and ESG practices in the industry
- A relevant patent analysis with emphasis on emerging technologies and new developments in the sustainable biopolymers and applications market
- Analysis of the industry structure, including companiesf market shares and rankings, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
- Company profiles of major players within the industry, including NatureWorks LLC, Braskem, BASF SE, Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp., and Arkema
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
Emerging and Future Technologies
Regional Analysis
Segment Analysis
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
Market Definition
Raw Materials Trend
Manufacturing and Technology Trends
Renewable Feedstocks and Waste-Based Production Pathways
Enhancement of Biopolymer Properties Through Nanocomposites
Application for Advanced Manufacturing Techniques
PESTLE Analysis
Political
Economic
Social
Technological
Environmental
Legal
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate to High)
Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
Threat of New Entrants (Moderate)
Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
Industry Rivalry (High)
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
Market Dynamics
Market Drivers
Regulatory Acceleration Toward a Bio-Based Circular Economy
Rising Demand for Eco-Friendly and Biodegradable Packaging Solutions
Technological Advances in Bio-Based Polymer Production and Processing
Market Opportunities
Rising Adoption of Alternatives to Single-Use Plastic Packaging
Medical and High-Value Specialty Applications
Market Restraints
High Production Cost Compared to Conventional Plastics
Lack of Recycling and Composting Infrastructure
Limited Availability and Variability of Feedstocks
Market Challenges
End-of-Life Management
Limited Technical Performance in Demanding Applications
Chapter 4 Regulatory Landscape
Regulations and Standards
Chapter 5 Emerging Technologies and Developments
Emerging Technologies
Chemo-Enzymatic Cascade Depolymerization of Plastics
Quantum-Enhanced Anomaly Detection in Biomanufacturing
Bio-Inspired Design to Stabilize Recycled Plastics
Lignin Valorization via Tailored Catalysis and Bioprocessing
Engineered Microorganisms for Thermally Stable Biopolymers
Chemo-Biological and Enzymatic Recycling of PET and Polyesters
Patent Analysis
Methodology
Analysis
Trends and Implications
Chapter 6 Supply Chain and Logistics
Overview
Feedstock Sourcing
Feedstock Preprocessing and Pretreatment
Monomer and Intermediate Production
Polymerization and Resin Production
Compounding and Formulation
Conversion and Product Manufacturing
Distribution and Market Delivery
Recycling, Composting, or Biodegradation
Chapter 7 Market Segmentation Analysis
Sustainable Biopolymers: Global Market Overview
Segmentation Breakdown
Global Market for Bio-Based Polymers by Type
Key Highlights
Polyamides
Polytrimethylene Terephthalate
Polyethylene
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Other Bio-Based Polymers
Global Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Source
Key Highlights
Plant-Based
Microbial
Animal-Based
Global Market for Bio-Based Polymers by End Use
Key Highlights
Packaging
Textiles
Healthcare
Agriculture
Consumer Goods
Other End Uses
Segmentation Breakdown Biodegradable Polymers Market
Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers by Type
Key Highlights
Polylactic Acid
Starch-Containing Polymer Compounds
Polyhydroxyalkanoates
Polybutylene Adipate-co-Terephthalate
Other Biodegradable Polymers
Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers by Source
Key Highlights
Plant-Based
Microbial
Animal-based
Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers by End Use
Key Highlights
Packaging
Textiles
Healthcare
Agriculture
Consumer Goods
Other End Uses
Geographic Breakdown
Global Market for Sustainable Biopolymers by Region
Key Highlights
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Middle East and Africa
Chapter 8 Competitive Intelligence
Industry Structure
Market Share Analysis
Strategic Analysis
Chapter 9 Sustainability in Global Market for Sustainable Biopolymers: ESG Perspective
Overview
ESG Practices in the Global Market for Sustainable Biopolymers
Environmental Exposure
Social Exposure
Governance Exposure
Conclusion
Chapter 10 Appendix
Methodology
Information Source
Abbreviations
References
Company Profiles
ADM
ARKEMA
BRASKEM
BIOTEC BIOLOGISCHE NATURVERPACKUNGEN GMBH & CO. KG
BIOME TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
ENI S.P.A.
FUTERRO
KURARAY CO. LTD.
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL GROUP CORP.
NATUREWORKS LLC.
RODENBURG BIOPOLYMERS
RYAM
UNITED BIOPOLYMERS S.A.
TORAY INDUSTRIES INC.
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List of Tables/Graphs
List of Tables
Summary Table B : Global Market for Biodegradable Biopolymers, by Type, Through 2030
Summary Table A : Global Market for Bio-Based Sustainable Biopolymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 1 : Advantages and Disadvantages of Biodegradable Packaging
Table 2 : Recent Developments in Biodegradable Biopolymers for Medical Use, 2024 and 2025
Table 3 : Regulatory Standards for Sustainable Biopolymers, by Country/Region
Table 4 : Patents in the Global Market for Sustainable Biopolymers, by Applicants, January 2023–September 2025
Table 5 : Patents in the Global Market for Sustainable Biopolymers, January 2023–September 2025
Table 6 : Global Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 7 : Global Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 8 : Global Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 9 : Global Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 10 : Global Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 11 : Global Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 12 : Global Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 13 : Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 14 : Global Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 15 : Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 16 : Global Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 17 : Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 18 : Global Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by Region, Through 2030
Table 19 : Global Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Region, Through 2030
Table 20 : Global Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Region, Through 2030
Table 21 : Global Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Region, Through 2030
Table 22 : North American Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 23 : North American Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 24 : North American Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 25 : North American Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 26 : North American Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 27 : North American Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 28 : North American Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 29 : North American Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 30 : North American Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 31 : North American Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 32 : North American Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 33 : North American Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 34 : North American Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 35 : North American Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 36 : North American Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 37 : North American Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 38 : European Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 39 : European Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 40 : European Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 41 : European Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 42 : European Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, Through 2030
Table 43 : European Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 44 : European Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 45 : European Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 46 : European Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 47 : European Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 48 : European Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 49 : European Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 50 : European Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 51 : European Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 52 : European Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 53 : European Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 54 : Asia-Pacific Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 55 : Asia-Pacific Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 56 : Asia-Pacific Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 57 : Asia-Pacific Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 58 : Asia-Pacific Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 59 : Asia-Pacific Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 60 : Asia-Pacific Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 61 : Asia-Pacific Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 62 : Asia-Pacific Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 63 : Asia-Pacific Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 64 : Asia-Pacific Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 65 : Asia-Pacific Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 66 : Asia-Pacific Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 67 : Asia-Pacific Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 68 : Asia-Pacific Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 69 : Asia-Pacific Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 70 : South American Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 71 : South American Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 72 : South American Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 73 : South American Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 74 : South American Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 75 : South American Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 76 : South American Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 77 : South American Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 78 : South American Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 79 : South American Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 80 : South American Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 81 : South American Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 82 : South American Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 83 : South American Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 84 : South American Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 85 : South American Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 86 : MEA Market Volumes for Bio-Based Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 87 : MEA Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 88 : MEA Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 89 : MEA Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 90 : MEA Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 91 : MEA Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 92 : MEA Market Volume for Bio-Based Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 93 : MEA Market for Bio-Based Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 94 : MEA Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 95 : MEA Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Country, Through 2030
Table 96 : MEA Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 97 : MEA Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Type, Through 2030
Table 98 : MEA Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 99 : MEA Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by Source, Through 2030
Table 100 : MEA Market Volume for Biodegradable Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 101 : MEA Market for Biodegradable Polymers, by End Use, Through 2030
Table 102 : Key Developments in the Global Market for Sustainable Biopolymers, 2023–2025
Table 103 : ESG Diversity Issue Analysis
Table 104 : ESG Employee Safety and Labor Practices Issue Analysis
Table 105 : ESG Resource Efficiency and Emissions Issue Analysis
Table 106 : Abbreviations Used in the Global Market for Sustainable Biopolymers Report
Table 107 : Information Sources for this Report
Table 108 : ADM: Company Snapshot
Table 109 : ADM: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 110 : ADM: Product Portfolio
Table 111 : Arkema: Company Snapshot
Table 112 : Arkema: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 113 : Arkema: Product Portfolio
Table 114 : Arkema: News/Key Developments, 2025
Table 115 : Braskem: Company Snapshot
Table 116 : Braskem: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 117 : Braskem: Product Portfolio
Table 118 : BIOTEC Biologische Naturverpackungen GmbH & Co. KG: Company Snapshot
Table 119 : BIOTEC Biologische Naturverpackungen GmbH & Co. KG: Product Portfolio
Table 120 : Biome Technologies Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 121 : Biome Technologies Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 122 : Eni S.p.A.: Company Snapshot
Table 123 : Eni S.p.A.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 124 : Eni S.p.A.: Product Portfolio
Table 125 : Eni S.p.A.: News/Key Developments, 2024 and 2025
Table 126 : Futerro: Company Snapshot
Table 127 : Futerro: Product Portfolio
Table 128 : Kuraray Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 129 : Kuraray Co. Ltd.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 130 : Kuraray Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 131 : Kuraray Co. Ltd.: News/Key Developments, 2023
Table 132 : Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 133 : Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 134 : Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 135 : Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.: News/Key Developments, 2023 and 2024
Table 136 : NatureWorks LLC.: Company Snapshot
Table 137 : NatureWorks LLC.: Product Portfolio
Table 138 : NatureWorks LLC.: News/Key Developments, 2025
Table 139 : Rodenburg Biopolymers: Company Snapshot
Table 140 : Rodenburg Biopolymers: Product Portfolio
Table 141 : RYAM: Company Snapshot
Table 142 : RYAM: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 143 : RYAM: Product Portfolio
Table 144 : United Biopolymers S.A.: Company Snapshot
Table 145 : United Biopolymers S.A.: Product Portfolio
Table 146 : Toray Industries Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 147 : Toray Industries Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 148 : Toray Industries Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 149 : Toray Industries Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2024
