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Biopolymer Packaging Market Growth & Trends:
The global biopolymer packaging market size is anticipated to reach USD 43.78 billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 11.4% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The global biopolymer packaging market is witnessing significant growth driven primarily by increasing environmental concerns and stringent regulations against conventional plastics. Consumers and businesses alike are recognizing the devastating impact of plastic pollution on ecosystems, particularly marine environments, leading to a shift toward biodegradable and compostable alternatives.
Government initiatives such as plastic bag bans, single-use plastic restrictions, and extended producer responsibility policies in regions such as the European Union, Canada, and parts of Asia have accelerated adoption. For instance, in February 2025, India launched its first biopolymer manufacturing unit in Kumbhi, Lakhimpur district of Uttar Pradesh. The facility, owned by Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd (BCML). This pioneering initiative marks a significant step towards sustainable manufacturing, aiming to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and single-use plastics. The plant is expected to integrate the entire production cycle from sugarcane to Polylactic Acid (PLA) on a single site.
Consumer awareness and demand for sustainable products represent another driving factor for the market. For instance, the 2023 Green Buying Report by Trivium Packaging highlights a growing consumer preference for sustainability, even amidst economic challenges. 82% of consumers across all age groups are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging, marking a 4-point increase from 2022 and an 8-point rise since 2021. This trend is even stronger among younger consumers, with 90% of Gen Z (ages 18-24) expressing willingness to pay a premium for eco-friendly packaging.
Moreover, the integration of circular economy principles into business models is expanding the market for biopolymers that can be effectively composted or recycled. Retailers such as Whole Foods and Walmart have established sustainability initiatives that favor products with reduced environmental footprints, creating additional market opportunities. The cosmetics industry has also adopted biopolymer packaging, with brands such as Lush and The Body Shop utilizing materials derived from seaweed, mushrooms, and agricultural waste to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
Biopolymer Packaging Market Report Highlights:
- The PLAmaterial segment accounted for the largest share of over 32.0% of the market in 2024. The others material segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 12.7% during the forecast period.
- Based on applications, the food & beverage application segment dominated the biopolymer packaging market in 2024 by accounting for the largest revenue share of over 46.0%
- The consumer goods application segment is projected to lead the market, with an anticipated CAGR of 12.7% over the forecast period.
- The Asia Pacific region dominated the market space by registering a revenue market share of over 40.0% in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR of 11.69% during the forecast period.
- In December 2024, Emirates Biotech selected Sulzer's technology to construct the world's largest PLA production facility in the UAE. Construction is scheduled to start in 2025 with operations beginning in early 2028. The plant is expected to produce high-quality, plant-based PLA bioplastics, supporting global biopolymer adoption and offering a sustainable, low carbon, biodegradable alternative to conventional plastics.
Table of Contents
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 Biopolymer 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
- 3.4. Technology Trends
- 3.5. Regulatory Framework
- 3.6. Market Dynamics
- 3.6.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.6.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
- 3.6.4. Market Challenge Analysis
- 3.7. Business Environment Analysis
- 3.7.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.7.2. PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 4. Global Biopolymer Packaging Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Key Takeaways
- 4.2. Material Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 4.2.1. Polylactic Acid (PLA)
- 4.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.2.2. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
- 4.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.2.3. Starch Blends
- 4.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.2.4. Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)
- 4.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.2.5. Others
- 4.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Global Biopolymer Packaging Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Key Takeaways
- 5.2. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 5.2.1. Food & Beverages
- 5.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.2.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 5.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.2.3. Healthcare
- 5.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.2.4. Consumer Goods
- 5.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.2.5. Agriculture
- 5.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.2.6. Others
- 5.2.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Global Biopolymer Packaging Market: Region Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 6.3. North America
- 6.3.1. North America Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. U.S.
- 6.3.2.1. U.S. Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Canada
- 6.3.3.1. Canada Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4. Mexico
- 6.3.4.1. Mexico Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Europe
- 6.4.1. Europe Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. Germany
- 6.4.2.1. Germany Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. UK
- 6.4.3.1. UK Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4. France
- 6.4.4.1. France Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5. Italy
- 6.4.5.1. Italy Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6. Spain
- 6.4.6.1. Spain Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Asia Pacific
- 6.5.1. Asia Pacific Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. China
- 6.5.2.1. China Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3. India
- 6.5.3.1. India Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4. Japan
- 6.5.4.1. Japan Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.5. Australia
- 6.5.5.1. Australia Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.6. South Korea
- 6.5.6.1. South Korea Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Central & South America
- 6.6.1. Central & South America Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.2. Brazil
- 6.6.2.1. Brazil Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3. Argentina
- 6.6.3.1. Argentina Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7. Middle East & Africa
- 6.7.1. Middle East & Africa Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.2. Saudi Arabia
- 6.7.2.1. Saudi Arabia Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.3. UAE
- 6.7.3.1. UAE Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.4. South Africa
- 6.7.4.1. South Africa Biopolymer Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact on the Industry
- 7.2. Company/Competition Categorization
- 7.3. Vendor Landscape
- 7.3.1. List of Suppliers and Key Value Chain Partners
- 7.3.2. List of Potential Customers
- 7.4. Company Market Position Analysis
- 7.5. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 7.6. Company Dashboard Analysis
- 7.7. Strategy Mapping
- 7.7.1. Expansions
- 7.7.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
- 7.7.3. Collaborations/Partnerships/Agreements
- 7.7.4. New Product Launches
- 7.7.5. Others
Chapter 8. Company Listing (Overview, Financial Performance, Products Overview)
- 8.1. Danimer Scientific
- 8.1.1. Company Overview
- 8.1.2. Financial Performance
- 8.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.2. Sphere Group
- 8.3. Vegware Global
- 8.4. VICTOR Guthoff & Partner GmbH
- 8.5. NatureWorks, LLC
- 8.6. BioBag International AS
- 8.7. PLAST-UP
- 8.8. Polybags Ltd
- 8.9. Clondalkin Group Holdings B.V.
- 8.10. Genpak
- 8.11. SIMPAC
- 8.12. TERDEX GmbH
- 8.13. Packman Packaging
- 8.14. Greendot Biopak
- 8.15. Accredo Packaging