There is fast growing demand for plant-based product solutions, including eco-friendly bioplastics. Global plastics production was over 367 million metric tons in 2020 and consumption is forecast to double by 2050. Apart from the environmental problems associated with extracting the non-renewable resource, nearly 80 million tonnes of plastics end up in landfills. Bioplastics and biopolymers are a biodegradable and sustainable alternative to fossil-based plastics.
Polymeric biomaterials are biobased products that allow for greater product sustainability due to their biodegradability and renewability. Their use is attractive as bioplastics that biodegrade to CO2 and H2O mitigate the negative effects of standard plastic (litter and damage to aqua environments). Renewable feedstocks can be utilized instead of petroleum, thereby reducing global dependence on crude oil and lessening the impact on climate.
The sky rocketing price of petroleum coupled with government regulations and consumer global environmental concerns, and continued population growth is pushing the plastic industries towards sustainability. Growing government regulatory restrictions, consumers' desire and energy conservation are some of the key factors that drive research and proudct development towards renewable resource-based polymeric biomaterials. The performance of bioplastics is also improving and range of applications expanding. LG Chem and Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) have launched two joint ventures for U.S. production of lactic acid and polylactic acid to meet growing demand for a wide variety of plant-based products, including bioplastics.
Bioplastics are defined as 'biobased and/or biodegradable plastics', a globally accepted definition. Not all bioplastics are biobased and if referring to the plastic problem of non-biodegradability, not all bioplastics are biodegradable. Biobased is based upon the carbon source while biodegradability upon chemical structure.
These include:
- Biobased plastics that are not necessarily biodegradable (including conventional polymers, e.g. PE, made from biobased monomers.
- Plastics containing both petro-based and bio-based components, e.g. PET, not necessarily biodegradable.
- Biodegradable or compostable plastics derived from biobased materials, such as starch, cellulose, polylactides or polyhydroxyalkaboates.
- Biodegradable petroleum-based plastics, e.g. PBAT.
Bioplastics producers have scaled up production considerably, with further expansion over the next few years. This report covers:
- Analysis of non-biodegradable bio-based plastics and biodegradable plastics and polymers.
- Global production capacities, market demand, market drivers, trends and challenges.
- Analysis of biobased chemicals including:
- Bio-based adipic acid
- 11-Aminoundecanoic acid (11-AA)
- 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BDO)
- Dodecanedioic acid (DDDA)
- Epichlorohydrin (ECH)
- Ethylene
- Furfural
- 5-Chloromethylfurfural (5-CMF)
- 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF)
- 2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (2,5-FDCA)
- Furandicarboxylic methyl ester (FDME)
- Isosorbide
- Itaconic acid
- 3-Hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP)
- 5 Hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF)
- Lactic acid (D-LA)
- Lactic acid - L-lactic acid (L-LA)
- Lactide
- Levoglucosenone
- Levulinic acid
- Monoethylene glycol (MEG)
- Monopropylene glycol (MPG)
- Muconic acid
- Naphtha
- Pentamethylene diisocyanate
- 1,3-Propanediol (1,3-PDO)
- Sebacic acid
- Succinic acid (SA)
- Analysis of synthetic biopolymers market including:
- Polylactic acid (Bio-PLA)
- Polyethylene terephthalate (Bio-PET)
- Polytrimethylene terephthalate (Bio-PTT)
- Polyethylene furanoate (Bio-PEF)
- Polyamides (Bio-PA)
- Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (Bio-PBAT)
- Polybutylene succinate (PBS) and copolymers, Polyethylene (Bio-PE), Polypropylene (Bio-PP)
- Analysis of naturally produced bio-based polymers including:
- Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
- Polysaccharides
- Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)
- Cellulose nanocrystals
- Cellulose nanofibers,
- Protein-based bioplastics
- Algal and fungal based bioplastics and biopolymers.
- Market segmentation analysis. Markets analysed include packaging, consumer goods, automotive, building & construction, textiles, electronics, agriculture & horticulture.
- Market growth to 2033 in terms of consumption and producer capacities.
- Emerging technologies in synthetic and natural produced bioplastics and biopolymers.
- More than 300 companies profiled including products and production capacities. Companies profiled include major producers such as Arkema, Avantium, BASF, Borealis, Braskem, Cathay, Danimer Scientific, Indorama, Mitsubishi Chemicals, NatureWorks, Novamont, TotalEnergies Corbion and many more. Profiles include products and production capacities.
- Profiles of start-up producers and product developers including AMSilk GmbH, Notpla, Loliware, Bolt Threads, Ecovative, Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Plantic, Spiber and many more.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 1.1. Market trends
- 1.2. Drivers for recent growth in the bioplastics and biopolymers markets
- 1.3. Global production to 2033
- 1.4. Main producers and global production capacities
- 1.4.1. Producers
- 1.4.2. By biobased and sustainable plastic type
- 1.4.3. By region
- 1.5. Global demand for biobased and sustainable plastics 2020-21, by market
- 1.6. Challenges for the bioplastics and biopolymers market
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. THE GLOBAL PLASTICS MARKET
- 3.1. Global production of plastics
- 3.2. The importance of plastic
- 3.3. Issues with plastics use
- 3.4. Policy and regulations
- 3.5. The circular economy
- 3.6. Conventional polymer materials used in packaging
- 3.6.1. Polyolefins: Polypropylene and polyethylene
- 3.6.2. PET and other polyester polymers
- 3.6.3. Renewable and bio-based polymers for packaging
- 3.7. Comparison of synthetic fossil-based and bio-based polymers
- 3.8. End-of-life treatment of bioplastics
4. BIO-BASED CHEMICALS AND FEEDSTOCKS
- 4.1. Types
- 4.2. Production capacities
- 4.3. Bio-based adipic acid
- 4.3.1. Applications and production
- 4.4. 11-Aminoundecanoic acid (11-AA)
- 4.4.1. Applications and production
- 4.5. 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BDO)
- 4.5.1. Applications and production
- 4.6. Dodecanedioic acid (DDDA)
- 4.6.1. Applications and production
- 4.7. Epichlorohydrin (ECH)
- 4.7.1. Applications and production
- 4.8. Ethylene
- 4.8.1. Applications and production
- 4.9. Furfural
- 4.9.1. Applications and production
- 4.10. 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF)
- 4.10.1. Applications and production
- 4.11. 5-Chloromethylfurfural (5-CMF)
- 4.11.1. Applications and production
- 4.12. 2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (2,5-FDCA)
- 4.12.1. Applications and production
- 4.13. Furandicarboxylic methyl ester (FDME)
- 4.13.1. Applications and production
- 4.14. Isosorbide
- 4.14.1. Applications and production
- 4.15. Itaconic acid
- 4.15.1. Applications and production
- 4.16. 3-Hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP)
- 4.16.1. Applications and production
- 4.17. 5 Hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF)
- 4.17.1. Applications and production
- 4.18. Lactic acid (D-LA)
- 4.18.1. Applications and production
- 4.19. Lactic acid - L-lactic acid (L-LA)
- 4.19.1. Applications and production
- 4.20. Lactide
- 4.20.1. Applications and production
- 4.21. Levoglucosenone
- 4.21.1. Applications and production
- 4.22. Levulinic acid
- 4.22.1. Applications and production
- 4.23. Monoethylene glycol (MEG)
- 4.23.1. Applications and production
- 4.24. Monopropylene glycol (MPG)
- 4.24.1. Applications and production
- 4.25. Muconic acid
- 4.25.1. Applications and production
- 4.26. Naphtha
- 4.26.1. Description
- 4.26.2. Production capacities
- 4.26.3. Producers
- 4.27. Pentamethylene diisocyanate
- 4.27.1. Applications and production
- 4.28. 1,3-Propanediol (1,3-PDO)
- 4.28.1. Applications and production
- 4.29. Sebacic acid
- 4.29.1. Applications and production
- 4.30. Succinic acid (SA)
- 4.30.1. Applications and production
5. BIOPLASTICS AND BIOPOLYMERS
- 5.1. Bio-based or renewable plastics
- 5.1.1. Drop-in bio-based plastics
- 5.1.2. Novel bio-based plastics
- 5.2. Biodegradable and compostable plastics
- 5.2.1. Biodegradability
- 5.2.2. Compostability
- 5.3. Advantages and disadvantages
- 5.4. Types of Bio-based and/or Biodegradable Plastics
- 5.5. Market leaders by biobased and/or biodegradable plastic types
- 5.6. Regional/country production capacities, by main types
- 5.6.1. Bio-based Polyethylene (Bio-PE) production capacities, by country
- 5.6.2. Bio-based Polyethylene terephthalate (Bio-PET) production capacities, by country
- 5.6.3. Bio-based polyamides (Bio-PA) production capacities, by country
- 5.6.4. Bio-based Polypropylene (Bio-PP) production capacities, by country
- 5.6.5. Bio-based Polytrimethylene terephthalate (Bio-PTT) production capacities, by country
- 5.6.6. Bio-based Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) production capacities, by country
- 5.6.7. Bio-based Polybutylene succinate (PBS) production capacities, by country
- 5.6.8. Bio-based Polylactic acid (PLA) production capacities, by country
- 5.6.9. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production capacities, by country
- 5.6.10. Starch blends production capacities, by country
- 5.7. SYNTHETIC BIO-BASED POLYMERS
- 5.7.1. Polylactic acid (Bio-PLA)
- 5.7.1.1. Market analysis
- 5.7.1.2. Production
- 5.7.1.2.1. PLA production process
- 5.7.1.2.2. Lactic acid
- 5.7.1.3. Producers and production capacities, current and planned
- 5.7.1.3.1. Lactic acid producers and production capacities
- 5.7.1.3.2. PLA producers and production capacities
- 5.7.2. Polyethylene terephthalate (Bio-PET)
- 5.7.2.1. Bio-based MEG and PET
- 5.7.2.2. Market analysis
- 5.7.2.3. Producers and production capacities
- 5.7.3. Polytrimethylene terephthalate (Bio-PTT)
- 5.7.3.1. Biobased PDO and PTT
- 5.7.3.2. Market analysis
- 5.7.3.3. Producers and production capacities
- 5.7.4. Polyethylene furanoate (Bio-PEF)
- 5.7.4.1. Market analysis
- 5.7.4.2. Comparative properties to PET
- 5.7.4.3. Producers and production capacities
- 5.7.4.3.1. FDCA and PEF producers and production capacities
- 5.7.5. Polyamides (Bio-PA)
- 5.7.5.1. Market analysis
- 5.7.5.2. Producers and production capacities
- 5.7.6. Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (Bio-PBAT)
- 5.7.6.1. Market analysis
- 5.7.6.2. Producers and production capacities
- 5.7.7. Polybutylene succinate (PBS) and copolymers
- 5.7.7.1. Market analysis
- 5.7.7.2. Producers and production capacities
- 5.7.8. Polyethylene (Bio-PE)
- 5.7.8.1. Market analysis
- 5.7.8.2. Producers and production capacities
- 5.7.9. Polypropylene (Bio-PP)
- 5.7.9.1. Market analysis
- 5.7.9.2. Producers and production capacities
- 5.8. NATURAL BIO-BASED POLYMERS
- 5.8.1. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
- 5.8.1.1. Technology description
- 5.8.1.2. Types
- 5.8.1.2.1. PHB
- 5.8.1.2.2. PHBV
- 5.8.1.3. Synthesis and production processes
- 5.8.1.4. Market analysis
- 5.8.1.5. Commercially available PHAs
- 5.8.1.6. Markets for PHAs
- 5.8.1.6.1. Packaging
- 5.8.1.6.2. Cosmetics
- 5.8.1.6.2.1. PHA microspheres
- 5.8.1.6.3. Medical
- 5.8.1.6.3.1. Tissue engineering
- 5.8.1.6.3.2. Drug delivery
- 5.8.1.6.4. Agriculture
- 5.8.1.6.4.1. Mulch film
- 5.8.1.6.4.2. Grow bags
- 5.8.1.7. Producers and production capacities
- 5.8.2. Polysaccharides
- 5.8.2.1. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)
- 5.8.2.1.1. Market analysis
- 5.8.2.1.2. Producers and production capacities
- 5.8.2.2. Nanocellulose
- 5.8.2.2.1. Cellulose nanocrystals
- 5.8.2.2.1.1. Market analysis
- 5.8.2.2.1.2. Producers and production capacities
- 5.8.2.2.2. Cellulose nanofibers
- 5.8.2.2.2.1. Market analysis
- 5.8.2.2.2.2. Producers and production capacities
- 5.8.2.3. Starch
- 5.8.2.3.1. Production
- 5.8.2.3.1.1. Thermoplastic starch (TPS)
- 5.8.2.3.1.2. Producers
- 5.8.3. Protein-based bioplastics
- 5.8.3.1. Types, applications and producers
- 5.8.4. Algal and fungal
- 5.8.4.1. Algal
- 5.8.4.1.1. Advantages
- 5.8.4.1.2. Production
- 5.8.4.1.3. Producers
- 5.8.4.2. Mycelium
- 5.8.4.2.1. Properties
- 5.8.4.2.2. Applications
- 5.8.4.2.3. Commercialization
- 5.8.5. Chitosan
- 5.8.5.1. Technology description
- 5.8.5.2. Applications
- 5.9. PRODUCTION OF BIOBASED AND SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS, BY REGION
- 5.9.1. North America
- 5.9.2. Europe
- 5.9.3. Asia-Pacific
- 5.9.3.1. China
- 5.9.3.2. Japan
- 5.9.3.3. Thailand
- 5.9.3.4. Indonesia
- 5.9.4. Latin America
- 5.10. MARKET SEGMENTATION OF BIOPLASTICS
- 5.10.1. Packaging
- 5.10.1.1. Processes for bioplastics in packaging
- 5.10.1.2. Applications
- 5.10.1.3. Flexible packaging
- 5.10.1.3.1. Production volumes 2019-2033
- 5.10.1.4. Rigid packaging
- 5.10.1.4.1. Production volumes 2019-2033
- 5.10.2. Consumer products
- 5.10.2.1. Applications
- 5.10.2.2. Production capacities
- 5.10.3. Automotive
- 5.10.3.1. Applications
- 5.10.3.2. Production capacities
- 5.10.4. Building & construction
- 5.10.4.1. Applications
- 5.10.4.2. Production capacities
- 5.10.5. Textiles
- 5.10.5.1. Apparel
- 5.10.5.2. Footwear
- 5.10.5.3. Medical textiles
- 5.10.5.4. Production capacities
- 5.10.6. Electronics
- 5.10.6.1. Applications
- 5.10.6.2. Production capacities
- 5.10.7. Agriculture and horticulture
- 5.10.7.1. Production capacities
- 5.10.7.2. Applications
6. COMPANY PROFILES(319 company profiles)
7. REFERENCES