Bio-degradable Polymers Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Bio-Degradable Polymers Market Report Offers Major Suppliers and is Segmented by Type (Starch-Based Plastics, Polylactic Acid, Polyhydroxy Alkanoates, Polyesters, and Cellulose Derivatives), End-User Industry (Agriculture, Textile, Consumer Goods, Packaging, Healthcare, and Other End-User Industries), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and Rest of World). The Market Sizes and Forecasts for the Bio-Degradable Polymers Market are Provided Based On Volume (tons) for all the Above Segments

Bio-degradable Polymers Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Bio-degradable Polymers Market Size

Bio-Degradable Polymers Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Volume (2025) 0.86 Million tons
Market Volume (2030) 2.24 Million tons
CAGR 21.10 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Europe
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Bio-degradable Polymers Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Bio-degradable Polymers Market Analysis

The Bio-degradable Polymers Market size is estimated at 0.86 million tons in 2025, and is expected to reach 2.24 million tons by 2030, at a CAGR of 21.1% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Bio-degradable polymers are advantageous over non-bio-degradable polymers as they are less toxic, have lesser side effects, help to improve patient compliance, and maintains the stabilization of the drug. Therefore, temporary halt in the global production of industrial and consumer goods had repercussion not only on the demand, but also production of bio-degradable polymers. Such market scenario being witnessed in 2020 is indicated to trim the global economic growth by 3% to 6% during the year.

  • A major factor driving the market studied is the favorable government policies which promote bio-plastics. Additionally, tremendous usage in flexible packaging is likely to favor the market growth.
  • On the flipside, the higher price of bio-degradable polymers compared to petroleum-based polymers is expected to hinder the market growth.
  • Bio-degradable plastics are increasingly finding usage in niche applications, such as in shale gas industry (where they are used during hydro-fracking), hygiene products, and in fishing gears, among other applications, these are projected to act as an opportunity for the market in future.

Bio-degradable Polymers Industry Overview

The global market for biodegradable polymers is partly consolidated, with a chunk of the market in the hands of the market leader in each product segment. Major companies holding a significant market share (not in any particular order) are NatureWorks LLC, Novamont S.p.A, BASF SE, Total Corbion PLA, and Eastman Chemical Company, among others.

Bio-degradable Polymers Market Leaders

  1. NatureWorks LLC

  2. BASF SE

  3. Novamont S.p.A

  4. Total Corbion PLA

  5. Eastman Chemical Company

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Bio-degradable Polymers Market News

  • April 2023: NatureWorks introduced Ingeo 6500D for nonwoven applications, and with this, the company expanded the use of Ingeo biopolymers in hygiene applications. The Ingeo 6500D offers strength and softness and meets the demand from consumers and brands for products manufactured using sustainable materials.
  • May 2022: NatureWorks and CJ Bio entered into an agreement to commercialize novel biopolymer solutions. The companies are planning to produce high-performance biopolymers with a combination of NatureWorks Ingeo biomaterials technology and CJ Bio's polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) to be used in food packaging, personal care, and other applications.

Bio-degradable Polymers Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Favorable Government Policies Promoting Bio-plastics
    • 4.1.2 Increasing Usage in Flexible Packaging
    • 4.1.3 Other Drivers
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Higher Price Compared to Petroleum-based polymers
    • 4.2.2 Other Restraints
  • 4.3 Industry Value-Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Volume)

  • 5.1 Type
    • 5.1.1 Starch-based Plastics
    • 5.1.2 Polylactic Acid (PLA)
    • 5.1.3 Polyhydroxy Alkanoates (PHA)
    • 5.1.4 Polyesters (PBS, PBAT, and PCL)
    • 5.1.5 Cellulose Derivatives
  • 5.2 End-User Industry
    • 5.2.1 Agriculture
    • 5.2.2 Textile
    • 5.2.3 Consumer Goods (Consumer Electronics)
    • 5.2.4 Packaging
    • 5.2.5 Healthcare
    • 5.2.6 Other End-User Industries
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.1.1 China
    • 5.3.1.2 India
    • 5.3.1.3 Japan
    • 5.3.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2 North America
    • 5.3.2.1 United States
    • 5.3.2.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.3 Italy
    • 5.3.3.4 France
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle East & Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 BASF SE
    • 6.4.2 Biome Technologies plc
    • 6.4.3 BIOTEC Biologische Naturverpackungen GmbH & Co. KG
    • 6.4.4 Cardia Bioplastics
    • 6.4.5 Danimer Scientific
    • 6.4.6 DuPont
    • 6.4.7 Eastman Chemical Company
    • 6.4.8 FKuR
    • 6.4.9 Merck KGaA
    • 6.4.10 Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
    • 6.4.11 NatureWorks LLC
    • 6.4.12 Novamont S.p.A.
    • 6.4.13 TEIJIN LIMITED
    • 6.4.14 Total Corbion PLA
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Growing Use in the Electronics Industry
  • 7.2 Increasing Applications in the Medical Industry
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Bio-degradable Polymers Industry Segmentation

Bio-degradable polymers are produced both naturally and synthetically, mostly consisting of different functional groups such as ester, amide, and other functional groups. These polymers are also increasingly used for various applications due to less or no carbon footprint.

The bio-degradable polymers market is segmented by product type, end-user industry, and geography. By product type, the market is segmented into starch-based plastics, polylactic acid, polyhydroxyalkanoates, and cellulose derivatives. By end-user industry, the market is segmented into agriculture, textile, consumer goods, packaging, healthcare, and other end-user industries. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the bio-degradable polymers market in 15 countries across major regions.

For each segment, the market sizing and prediction have been made based on volume (tons).

Type Starch-based Plastics
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Polyhydroxy Alkanoates (PHA)
Polyesters (PBS, PBAT, and PCL)
Cellulose Derivatives
End-User Industry Agriculture
Textile
Consumer Goods (Consumer Electronics)
Packaging
Healthcare
Other End-User Industries
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Bio-degradable Polymers Market Research FAQs

How big is the Bio-degradable Polymers Market?

The Bio-degradable Polymers Market size is expected to reach 0.86 million tons in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 21.10% to reach 2.24 million tons by 2030.

What is the current Bio-degradable Polymers Market size?

In 2025, the Bio-degradable Polymers Market size is expected to reach 0.86 million tons.

Who are the key players in Bio-degradable Polymers Market?

NatureWorks LLC, BASF SE, Novamont S.p.A, Total Corbion PLA and Eastman Chemical Company are the major companies operating in the Bio-degradable Polymers Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Bio-degradable Polymers Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Bio-degradable Polymers Market?

In 2025, the Europe accounts for the largest market share in Bio-degradable Polymers Market.

What years does this Bio-degradable Polymers Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Bio-degradable Polymers Market size was estimated at 0.68 million tons. The report covers the Bio-degradable Polymers Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Bio-degradable Polymers Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Bio-degradable Polymers Industry Report

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