Eco-Friendly Plasticizers Market by Product (Bio-based, Non-phthalate), Application (Packaging, Consumer Goods, Automotive & Transportation, Building & Construction, Textile, Agriculture & Horticulture), and Region - Global Forecast to 2030
The eco-friendly plasticizer market is projected to reach USD 2.62 billion by 2030 from USD 1.65 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period. Growth in the market for eco-friendly plasticizers is pronounced and sustained by increasing demand for safe and nontoxic alternatives as compared with traditional plasticizers. This market shift arises from increasing awareness among consumers towards health and environment issues, leading to preference for safe products in various industries. Renewable resource-based eco-friendly plasticizers have improved safety profiles and offer biodegradability, making them more appropriate for applications in packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Besides, new bio-based formulations and production technologies enhance their applicability and performance characteristics. With regulatory bodies coming up with more stringent guidelines that promote greener solutions, the scope for the expansion of eco-friendly plasticizers is highly anticipated and indicates the well-set stance of sustainability in material science.
“The largest share of the eco-friendly plasticizers market is that of bio-based plasticizers.”
These plasticizers arise from renewable resources such as vegetable oils and starches and are increasingly favored with regard to their reduced toxicity and environmental impact compared to the traditionally used phthalate-based plasticizers. Bio-based plasticizers are improving the elasticity and durability of various applications for polymeric materials in packaging, automotive, and consumer goods applications. Together with the growing focus on sustainability and regulatory push to reduce harmful substances, bio-based plasticizers have started gaining some traction. The improvements made in their formulation and process of production are enhancing their performance characteristics, further increasing their market share. As industries move towards greener alternatives, bio-based plasticizers are going to play an important role in meeting consumers' expectations as well as environmental requirements, hence driving the growth of the eco-friendly plasticizers market.
“Consumer Goods is the second largest segment by applications in the eco-friendly plasticizers market”
The consumer goods application is the second largest in the list of application areas within the eco-friendly plasticizers market. This is also an area that has been growing highly due to the need for safer and more sustainable materials for everyday production. Low-toxicity and biodegradable eco-friendly plasticizers are increasingly being used in a whole range of consumer products that include toys, personal care products, and domestic appliances. There is an increasing demand for sustainable production processes with greater awareness of consumer health and the environment, hence creating pressure on producers to adopt the use of eco-friendly plasticizers as an alternative to traditional phthalate-based plasticizers. Some of the other drivers enhancing consumer demand for novel, sustainable consumer goods include rising incomes and changes in consumers' lifestyles, thus boosting market opportunity in the Consumer Goods sector with regard to eco-friendly plasticizers.
“Europe is the third-largest market for eco-friendly plasticizers market.”
Europe is expected to be the third largest market for green plasticizers. The region has been keen in demonstrating its commitment towards sustainability in all ways by increasing regulatory support and ever-growing demand from consumers for safer, non-toxic substitutes of traditional plasticizers. Germany, France, and the UK are the leaders in this view, influenced by strict environmental regulations and increased awareness of the health impacts associated with conventional plasticizers. The growth of the eco-friendly plasticizers market in Europe has been supported through major investments into research and development to refine the performance of the bio-based alternatives. In the region, the leading companies have been quite optimistic about the expansion of innovative solutions that cater to various end-use industries such as packaging, automotive, and consumer goods. This focus on sustainability and compliance with environmental standards positions Europe as a prime participant in the global eco-friendly plasticizers market.
Extensive primary interviews were conducted to determine and verify the market size for several segments and sub-segments and the information gathered through secondary research.
The break-up of primary interviews is given below:
The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the authentication and brand
protection market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Research Coverage
The market study covers the eco-friendly plasticizers market across various segments. It aims to estimate the market size and the growth potential of this market across different segments based on product, application, and region. The study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of key players in the market, their company profiles, key observations related to their products and business offerings, recent developments undertaken by them, and key growth strategies adopted by them to improve their position in the eco-friendly plasticizers market.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report
The report is expected to help the market leaders/new entrants in this market share the closest approximations of the revenue numbers of the overall flexible eco-friendly plasticizres market and its segments and sub-segments. This report is projected to help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape of the market, gain insights to improve the position of their businesses and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also aims to help stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on the key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
“The largest share of the eco-friendly plasticizers market is that of bio-based plasticizers.”
These plasticizers arise from renewable resources such as vegetable oils and starches and are increasingly favored with regard to their reduced toxicity and environmental impact compared to the traditionally used phthalate-based plasticizers. Bio-based plasticizers are improving the elasticity and durability of various applications for polymeric materials in packaging, automotive, and consumer goods applications. Together with the growing focus on sustainability and regulatory push to reduce harmful substances, bio-based plasticizers have started gaining some traction. The improvements made in their formulation and process of production are enhancing their performance characteristics, further increasing their market share. As industries move towards greener alternatives, bio-based plasticizers are going to play an important role in meeting consumers' expectations as well as environmental requirements, hence driving the growth of the eco-friendly plasticizers market.
“Consumer Goods is the second largest segment by applications in the eco-friendly plasticizers market”
The consumer goods application is the second largest in the list of application areas within the eco-friendly plasticizers market. This is also an area that has been growing highly due to the need for safer and more sustainable materials for everyday production. Low-toxicity and biodegradable eco-friendly plasticizers are increasingly being used in a whole range of consumer products that include toys, personal care products, and domestic appliances. There is an increasing demand for sustainable production processes with greater awareness of consumer health and the environment, hence creating pressure on producers to adopt the use of eco-friendly plasticizers as an alternative to traditional phthalate-based plasticizers. Some of the other drivers enhancing consumer demand for novel, sustainable consumer goods include rising incomes and changes in consumers' lifestyles, thus boosting market opportunity in the Consumer Goods sector with regard to eco-friendly plasticizers.
“Europe is the third-largest market for eco-friendly plasticizers market.”
Europe is expected to be the third largest market for green plasticizers. The region has been keen in demonstrating its commitment towards sustainability in all ways by increasing regulatory support and ever-growing demand from consumers for safer, non-toxic substitutes of traditional plasticizers. Germany, France, and the UK are the leaders in this view, influenced by strict environmental regulations and increased awareness of the health impacts associated with conventional plasticizers. The growth of the eco-friendly plasticizers market in Europe has been supported through major investments into research and development to refine the performance of the bio-based alternatives. In the region, the leading companies have been quite optimistic about the expansion of innovative solutions that cater to various end-use industries such as packaging, automotive, and consumer goods. This focus on sustainability and compliance with environmental standards positions Europe as a prime participant in the global eco-friendly plasticizers market.
Extensive primary interviews were conducted to determine and verify the market size for several segments and sub-segments and the information gathered through secondary research.
The break-up of primary interviews is given below:
- By Department: Tier 1: 40%, Tier 2: 25%, and Tier 3: 35%
- By Designation: C Level: 35%, Director Level: 30%, and Executives: 35%
- By Region: North America: 25%, Europe: 45%, Asia Pacific: 20%, South America: 5%, Middle East & Africa 5%
The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the authentication and brand
protection market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Research Coverage
The market study covers the eco-friendly plasticizers market across various segments. It aims to estimate the market size and the growth potential of this market across different segments based on product, application, and region. The study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of key players in the market, their company profiles, key observations related to their products and business offerings, recent developments undertaken by them, and key growth strategies adopted by them to improve their position in the eco-friendly plasticizers market.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report
The report is expected to help the market leaders/new entrants in this market share the closest approximations of the revenue numbers of the overall flexible eco-friendly plasticizres market and its segments and sub-segments. This report is projected to help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape of the market, gain insights to improve the position of their businesses and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also aims to help stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on the key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
- Analysis of key drivers (Stringent norms & regulations to drive the market, Growing automotive industry in the Asia Pacific, and Stringent regulations on the use of phthalate plasticizers), restraints (The higher price of non-phthalate plasticizers in comparison to phthalate plasticizers), opportunities (Growing awareness about the harmful effects associated with the use of phthalate plasticizers and preference, and 1.4.3.2 Emerging market for bio-based plasticizers), challenges (Poor performance and incompatibility of few non-phthalate plasticizers).
- Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the eco-friendly plasticizers market
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyses the eco-friendly plasticizers market across varied regions
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the eco-friendly plasticizers market
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players like BASF (Germany), Eastman Chemical Company (US), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Laxness (Germany), Dow Chemical Company (US), DIC Corporation (Japan), Cargill, Incorporated. (United States), Arkema Group (France), LG Chem (South Korea), and Valtris Specialty Chemicals (US) among others are the top manufacturers covered in the eco-friendly plasticizers market.
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS OF STUDY
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.5 UNITS CONSIDERED
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 List of major secondary sources
2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 Key industry insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary interviews
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 GROWTH FORECAST
2.3.1 SUPPLY SIDE
2.3.2 DEMAND SIDE
2.4 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.5 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.6 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT
2.8 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN ECO-FRIENDLY PLASTICIZERS MARKET
4.2 ECO-FRIENDLY PLASTICIZERS MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2025 VS. 2030 (KILOTON)
4.3 ECO-FRIENDLY PLASTICIZERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025 VS. 2030 (KILOTON)
4.4 ECO-FRIENDLY PLASTICIZERS MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Stringent norms & regulations
5.2.1.2 Growing automotive industry in Asia Pacific
5.2.1.3 Stringent regulations on use of phthalate plasticizers
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Higher price of non-phthalate plasticizers compared to phthalate plasticizers
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Growing awareness of harmful effects associated with use of phthalate plasticizers
5.2.3.2 Emerging market for bio-based plasticizers
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Poor performance and incompatibility of few non-phthalate plasticizers
5.3 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.3.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.3.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.4 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.4.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.4.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.5 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.5.1 RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
5.5.2 MANUFACTURERS
5.5.3 DISTRIBUTORS
5.5.4 END USERS/CONSUMERS
5.6 TRENDS & DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.7 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.7.1 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS, BY PRODUCT
5.8 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.9 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.9.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.9.1.1 Bio-based plasticizer production technology
5.9.1.2 Non-phthalate plasticizer technology
5.9.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.9.2.1 Integration with biodegradable polymers
5.9.2.2 Collaboration with additive manufacturing
5.9.2.3 Synergy with recycling technologies
5.10 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.10.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 381220)
5.10.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 381220)
5.11 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
5.12 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.12.1 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
5.12.1.1 North America
5.12.1.2 Europe
5.12.1.3 Others
5.12.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.13 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
5.13.1 GLOBAL GDP TRENDS
5.13.2 GLOBAL VEHICLE PRODUCTION STATISTICS
5.14 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.15 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.15.1 CASE STUDY ON LUXURY VINYL TILE (LVT)
5.15.2 CASE STUDY ON SCREEN-PRINTED APPAREL
5.15.3 CASE STUDY ON INFLATABLE PVC TOYS
5.15.4 CASE STUDY ON GARDEN HOSES
5.15.5 CASE STUDY ON IV FLUID DELIVERY PRODUCTS
5.16 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.16.1 METHODOLOGY
5.16.2 DOCUMENT TYPES
5.16.3 INSIGHTS
5.16.4 LEGAL STATUS OF PATENTS
5.16.5 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
5.16.6 TOP APPLICANTS
5.17 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI
6 ECO-FRIENDLY PLASTICIZERS MARKET, BY PRODUCT
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 BIO-BASED PLASTICIZERS
6.2.1 PRODUCED FROM VEGETABLE RAW MATERIALS
6.2.2 EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL (ESBO)
6.2.3 CASTOR OIL
6.2.4 CITRATE
6.2.5 SUCCINIC ACID
6.2.6 OTHER BIO-BASED PLASTICIZERS
6.3 NON-PHTHALATE PLASTICIZERS
6.3.1 INCREASED USE IN SENSITIVE APPLICATIONS TO DRIVE MARKET
6.3.2 ADIPATES
6.3.3 TRIMELLITATES
6.3.4 BENZOATES
6.3.5 EPOXIES
6.3.6 OTHER NON-PHTHALATE PLASTICIZERS
7 ECO-FRIENDLY PLASTICIZERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 PACKAGING
7.2.1 ABILITY TO IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY AND DURABILITY WHILE REDUCING RELIANCE ON HARMFUL CHEMICALS TO DRIVE MARKET
7.3 CONSUMER GOODS
7.3.1 CONSUMER PREFERENCE FOR GREENER AND SAFER PRODUCTS TO PROPEL MARKET
7.4 AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORTATION
7.4.1 NEED TO REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT TO SUPPORT MARKET GROWTH
7.5 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
7.5.1 ABILITY TO IMPROVE WORKABILITY AND LONGEVITY OF MATERIALS TO DRIVE MARKET
7.6 TEXTILE
7.6.1 ADOPTION OF NON-PHTHALATE ALTERNATIVES LED TO DECREASE IN VOC EMISSIONS DURING TEXTILE PRODUCTION PROCESSES
7.7 AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE
7.7.1 RISING DEMAND FOR SUSTAINABLE CROPS TO DRIVE MARKET
7.8 OTHER APPLICATIONS
8 ECO-FRIENDLY PLASTICIZERS MARKET, BY REGION
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 NORTH AMERICA
8.2.1 US
8.2.1.1 Rising demand for bio-based packaging in food and consumer product industries to drive market
8.2.2 CANADA
8.2.2.1 Stringent environmental regulations to propel market
8.2.3 MEXICO
8.2.3.1 Increasing environmental awareness and regulatory initiatives to drive market
8.3 ASIA PACIFIC
8.3.1 CHINA
8.3.1.1 Increasing environmental awareness and stringent government regulations to drive market
8.3.2 JAPAN
8.3.2.1 Rising consumer preference for sustainable products to support market growth
8.3.3 INDIA
8.3.3.1 Growing population and increasing urbanization to propel market
8.3.4 SOUTH KOREA
8.3.4.1 Technological advancements to drive market
8.3.5 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
8.4 EUROPE
8.4.1 GERMANY
8.4.1.1 Stringent regulations regarding use of traditional phthalate plasticizers to propel market
8.4.2 FRANCE
8.4.2.1 Growing demand for eco-friendly plasticizers to support market growth
8.4.3 SPAIN
8.4.3.1 Growing focus on green building practices to propel market
8.4.4 UK
8.4.4.1 Rising consumer demand for sustainable packaging solutions to drive market
8.4.5 ITALY
8.4.5.1 Increasing environmental awareness and regulatory pressures to drive market
8.4.6 REST OF EUROPE
8.5 SOUTH AMERICA
8.5.1 BRAZIL
8.5.1.1 Rising environmental and health concerns to propel market
8.5.2 ARGENTINA
8.5.2.1 Government initiatives to promote green procurement policies to drive market
8.5.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
8.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
8.6.1 GCC COUNTRIES
8.6.1.1 Saudi Arabia
8.6.1.1.1 Initiatives aimed at reducing plastic waste and promoting use of sustainable materials to drive market
8.6.1.2 UAE
8.6.1.2.1 Growing emphasis on sustainability to support market growth
8.6.1.3 Rest of GCC countries
8.6.2 SOUTH AFRICA
8.6.2.1 Increasing awareness and demand for sustainable products to drive market
8.6.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
9 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
9.1 OVERVIEW
9.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
9.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS
9.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
9.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
9.5.1 COMPANY VALUATION
9.5.2 FINANCIAL METRICS
9.6 BRAND/PRODUCTION COMPARISON
9.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
9.7.1 STARS
9.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
9.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
9.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
9.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
9.7.5.1 Company footprint
9.7.5.2 Product footprint
9.7.5.3 Application footprint
9.7.5.4 Region footprint
9.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
9.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
9.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
9.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
9.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS
9.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING
9.8.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs
9.8.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs
9.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
9.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES
9.9.2 DEALS
9.9.3 EXPANSIONS
10 COMPANY PROFILES
10.1 KEY PLAYERS
10.1.1 BASF
10.1.1.1 Business overview
10.1.1.2 Products offered
10.1.1.3 Recent developments
10.1.1.3.1 Product launches
10.1.1.3.2 Deals
10.1.1.4 MnM view
10.1.1.4.1 Key strengths
10.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.2 EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
10.1.2.1 Business overview
10.1.2.2 Products offered
10.1.2.3 Recent developments
10.1.2.3.1 Product launches
10.1.2.3.2 Deals
10.1.2.3.3 Expansions
10.1.2.4 MnM view
10.1.2.4.1 Key strengths
10.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.3 EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG
10.1.3.1 Business overview
10.1.3.2 Products offered
10.1.3.3 Recent developments
10.1.3.3.1 Deals
10.1.3.3.2 Expansions
10.1.3.4 MnM view
10.1.3.4.1 Key strengths
10.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.4 LANXESS
10.1.4.1 Business overview
10.1.4.2 Products offered
10.1.4.3 Recent developments
10.1.4.3.1 Product launches
10.1.4.3.2 Deals
10.1.4.4 MnM view
10.1.4.4.1 Key strengths
10.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.5 THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
10.1.5.1 Business overview
10.1.5.2 Products Offered
10.1.5.3 MnM view
10.1.5.3.1 Key strengths
10.1.5.3.2 Strategic choices
10.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.6 DIC CORPORATION
10.1.6.1 Business overview
10.1.6.2 Products offered
10.1.6.3 MnM view
10.1.6.3.1 Key strengths
10.1.6.3.2 Strategic choices
10.1.6.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.7 CARGILL, INCORPORATED
10.1.7.1 Business overview
10.1.7.2 Products offered
10.1.7.3 Recent developments
10.1.7.3.1 Deals
10.1.7.4 MnM view
10.1.7.4.1 Key strengths
10.1.7.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.7.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.8 ARKEMA
10.1.8.1 Business overview
10.1.8.2 Products offered
10.1.8.3 Recent developments
10.1.8.3.1 Deals
10.1.8.4 MnM view
10.1.8.4.1 Key strengths
10.1.8.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.8.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.9 LG CHEM
10.1.9.1 Business overview
10.1.9.2 Products offered
10.1.9.3 MnM view
10.1.9.3.1 Key strengths
10.1.9.3.2 Strategic choices
10.1.9.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.10 VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
10.1.10.1 Business overview
10.1.10.2 Products offered
10.1.10.3 MnM view
10.1.10.3.1 Key strengths
10.1.10.3.2 Strategic choices
10.1.10.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.2 OTHER PLAYERS
10.2.1 PERSTORP
10.2.2 AVIENT CORPORATION
10.2.3 EMERY OLEOCHEMICALS
10.2.4 MATR?CA S.P.A.
10.2.5 AURORIUM
10.2.6 NAYAKEM ORGANICS PVT. LTD.
10.2.7 ROQUETTE FR?RES
10.2.8 HANWHA CORPORATION
10.2.9 UPC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
10.2.10 SHANDONG NOVISTA CHEMICALS CO., LTD.
10.2.11 SANYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.
10.2.12 ACS TECHNICAL PRODUCTS
10.2.13 JUNGBUNZLAUER SUISSE AG
10.2.14 K-TECH (INDIA) LIMITED
10.2.15 TECNOSINTESI S.P.A.
11 APPENDIX
11.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
11.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
11.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
11.4 RELATED REPORTS
11.5 AUTHOR DETAILS
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS OF STUDY
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.5 UNITS CONSIDERED
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 List of major secondary sources
2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 Key industry insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary interviews
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 GROWTH FORECAST
2.3.1 SUPPLY SIDE
2.3.2 DEMAND SIDE
2.4 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.5 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.6 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT
2.8 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN ECO-FRIENDLY PLASTICIZERS MARKET
4.2 ECO-FRIENDLY PLASTICIZERS MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2025 VS. 2030 (KILOTON)
4.3 ECO-FRIENDLY PLASTICIZERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025 VS. 2030 (KILOTON)
4.4 ECO-FRIENDLY PLASTICIZERS MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Stringent norms & regulations
5.2.1.2 Growing automotive industry in Asia Pacific
5.2.1.3 Stringent regulations on use of phthalate plasticizers
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Higher price of non-phthalate plasticizers compared to phthalate plasticizers
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Growing awareness of harmful effects associated with use of phthalate plasticizers
5.2.3.2 Emerging market for bio-based plasticizers
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Poor performance and incompatibility of few non-phthalate plasticizers
5.3 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.3.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.3.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.4 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.4.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.4.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.5 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.5.1 RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
5.5.2 MANUFACTURERS
5.5.3 DISTRIBUTORS
5.5.4 END USERS/CONSUMERS
5.6 TRENDS & DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.7 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.7.1 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS, BY PRODUCT
5.8 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.9 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.9.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.9.1.1 Bio-based plasticizer production technology
5.9.1.2 Non-phthalate plasticizer technology
5.9.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.9.2.1 Integration with biodegradable polymers
5.9.2.2 Collaboration with additive manufacturing
5.9.2.3 Synergy with recycling technologies
5.10 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.10.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 381220)
5.10.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 381220)
5.11 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
5.12 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.12.1 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
5.12.1.1 North America
5.12.1.2 Europe
5.12.1.3 Others
5.12.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.13 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
5.13.1 GLOBAL GDP TRENDS
5.13.2 GLOBAL VEHICLE PRODUCTION STATISTICS
5.14 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.15 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.15.1 CASE STUDY ON LUXURY VINYL TILE (LVT)
5.15.2 CASE STUDY ON SCREEN-PRINTED APPAREL
5.15.3 CASE STUDY ON INFLATABLE PVC TOYS
5.15.4 CASE STUDY ON GARDEN HOSES
5.15.5 CASE STUDY ON IV FLUID DELIVERY PRODUCTS
5.16 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.16.1 METHODOLOGY
5.16.2 DOCUMENT TYPES
5.16.3 INSIGHTS
5.16.4 LEGAL STATUS OF PATENTS
5.16.5 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
5.16.6 TOP APPLICANTS
5.17 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI
6 ECO-FRIENDLY PLASTICIZERS MARKET, BY PRODUCT
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 BIO-BASED PLASTICIZERS
6.2.1 PRODUCED FROM VEGETABLE RAW MATERIALS
6.2.2 EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL (ESBO)
6.2.3 CASTOR OIL
6.2.4 CITRATE
6.2.5 SUCCINIC ACID
6.2.6 OTHER BIO-BASED PLASTICIZERS
6.3 NON-PHTHALATE PLASTICIZERS
6.3.1 INCREASED USE IN SENSITIVE APPLICATIONS TO DRIVE MARKET
6.3.2 ADIPATES
6.3.3 TRIMELLITATES
6.3.4 BENZOATES
6.3.5 EPOXIES
6.3.6 OTHER NON-PHTHALATE PLASTICIZERS
7 ECO-FRIENDLY PLASTICIZERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 PACKAGING
7.2.1 ABILITY TO IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY AND DURABILITY WHILE REDUCING RELIANCE ON HARMFUL CHEMICALS TO DRIVE MARKET
7.3 CONSUMER GOODS
7.3.1 CONSUMER PREFERENCE FOR GREENER AND SAFER PRODUCTS TO PROPEL MARKET
7.4 AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORTATION
7.4.1 NEED TO REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT TO SUPPORT MARKET GROWTH
7.5 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
7.5.1 ABILITY TO IMPROVE WORKABILITY AND LONGEVITY OF MATERIALS TO DRIVE MARKET
7.6 TEXTILE
7.6.1 ADOPTION OF NON-PHTHALATE ALTERNATIVES LED TO DECREASE IN VOC EMISSIONS DURING TEXTILE PRODUCTION PROCESSES
7.7 AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE
7.7.1 RISING DEMAND FOR SUSTAINABLE CROPS TO DRIVE MARKET
7.8 OTHER APPLICATIONS
8 ECO-FRIENDLY PLASTICIZERS MARKET, BY REGION
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 NORTH AMERICA
8.2.1 US
8.2.1.1 Rising demand for bio-based packaging in food and consumer product industries to drive market
8.2.2 CANADA
8.2.2.1 Stringent environmental regulations to propel market
8.2.3 MEXICO
8.2.3.1 Increasing environmental awareness and regulatory initiatives to drive market
8.3 ASIA PACIFIC
8.3.1 CHINA
8.3.1.1 Increasing environmental awareness and stringent government regulations to drive market
8.3.2 JAPAN
8.3.2.1 Rising consumer preference for sustainable products to support market growth
8.3.3 INDIA
8.3.3.1 Growing population and increasing urbanization to propel market
8.3.4 SOUTH KOREA
8.3.4.1 Technological advancements to drive market
8.3.5 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
8.4 EUROPE
8.4.1 GERMANY
8.4.1.1 Stringent regulations regarding use of traditional phthalate plasticizers to propel market
8.4.2 FRANCE
8.4.2.1 Growing demand for eco-friendly plasticizers to support market growth
8.4.3 SPAIN
8.4.3.1 Growing focus on green building practices to propel market
8.4.4 UK
8.4.4.1 Rising consumer demand for sustainable packaging solutions to drive market
8.4.5 ITALY
8.4.5.1 Increasing environmental awareness and regulatory pressures to drive market
8.4.6 REST OF EUROPE
8.5 SOUTH AMERICA
8.5.1 BRAZIL
8.5.1.1 Rising environmental and health concerns to propel market
8.5.2 ARGENTINA
8.5.2.1 Government initiatives to promote green procurement policies to drive market
8.5.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
8.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
8.6.1 GCC COUNTRIES
8.6.1.1 Saudi Arabia
8.6.1.1.1 Initiatives aimed at reducing plastic waste and promoting use of sustainable materials to drive market
8.6.1.2 UAE
8.6.1.2.1 Growing emphasis on sustainability to support market growth
8.6.1.3 Rest of GCC countries
8.6.2 SOUTH AFRICA
8.6.2.1 Increasing awareness and demand for sustainable products to drive market
8.6.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
9 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
9.1 OVERVIEW
9.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
9.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS
9.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
9.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
9.5.1 COMPANY VALUATION
9.5.2 FINANCIAL METRICS
9.6 BRAND/PRODUCTION COMPARISON
9.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
9.7.1 STARS
9.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
9.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
9.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
9.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
9.7.5.1 Company footprint
9.7.5.2 Product footprint
9.7.5.3 Application footprint
9.7.5.4 Region footprint
9.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
9.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
9.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
9.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
9.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS
9.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING
9.8.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs
9.8.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs
9.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
9.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES
9.9.2 DEALS
9.9.3 EXPANSIONS
10 COMPANY PROFILES
10.1 KEY PLAYERS
10.1.1 BASF
10.1.1.1 Business overview
10.1.1.2 Products offered
10.1.1.3 Recent developments
10.1.1.3.1 Product launches
10.1.1.3.2 Deals
10.1.1.4 MnM view
10.1.1.4.1 Key strengths
10.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.2 EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
10.1.2.1 Business overview
10.1.2.2 Products offered
10.1.2.3 Recent developments
10.1.2.3.1 Product launches
10.1.2.3.2 Deals
10.1.2.3.3 Expansions
10.1.2.4 MnM view
10.1.2.4.1 Key strengths
10.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.3 EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG
10.1.3.1 Business overview
10.1.3.2 Products offered
10.1.3.3 Recent developments
10.1.3.3.1 Deals
10.1.3.3.2 Expansions
10.1.3.4 MnM view
10.1.3.4.1 Key strengths
10.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.4 LANXESS
10.1.4.1 Business overview
10.1.4.2 Products offered
10.1.4.3 Recent developments
10.1.4.3.1 Product launches
10.1.4.3.2 Deals
10.1.4.4 MnM view
10.1.4.4.1 Key strengths
10.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.5 THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
10.1.5.1 Business overview
10.1.5.2 Products Offered
10.1.5.3 MnM view
10.1.5.3.1 Key strengths
10.1.5.3.2 Strategic choices
10.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.6 DIC CORPORATION
10.1.6.1 Business overview
10.1.6.2 Products offered
10.1.6.3 MnM view
10.1.6.3.1 Key strengths
10.1.6.3.2 Strategic choices
10.1.6.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.7 CARGILL, INCORPORATED
10.1.7.1 Business overview
10.1.7.2 Products offered
10.1.7.3 Recent developments
10.1.7.3.1 Deals
10.1.7.4 MnM view
10.1.7.4.1 Key strengths
10.1.7.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.7.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.8 ARKEMA
10.1.8.1 Business overview
10.1.8.2 Products offered
10.1.8.3 Recent developments
10.1.8.3.1 Deals
10.1.8.4 MnM view
10.1.8.4.1 Key strengths
10.1.8.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.8.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.9 LG CHEM
10.1.9.1 Business overview
10.1.9.2 Products offered
10.1.9.3 MnM view
10.1.9.3.1 Key strengths
10.1.9.3.2 Strategic choices
10.1.9.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.1.10 VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
10.1.10.1 Business overview
10.1.10.2 Products offered
10.1.10.3 MnM view
10.1.10.3.1 Key strengths
10.1.10.3.2 Strategic choices
10.1.10.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
10.2 OTHER PLAYERS
10.2.1 PERSTORP
10.2.2 AVIENT CORPORATION
10.2.3 EMERY OLEOCHEMICALS
10.2.4 MATR?CA S.P.A.
10.2.5 AURORIUM
10.2.6 NAYAKEM ORGANICS PVT. LTD.
10.2.7 ROQUETTE FR?RES
10.2.8 HANWHA CORPORATION
10.2.9 UPC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
10.2.10 SHANDONG NOVISTA CHEMICALS CO., LTD.
10.2.11 SANYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.
10.2.12 ACS TECHNICAL PRODUCTS
10.2.13 JUNGBUNZLAUER SUISSE AG
10.2.14 K-TECH (INDIA) LIMITED
10.2.15 TECNOSINTESI S.P.A.
11 APPENDIX
11.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
11.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
11.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
11.4 RELATED REPORTS
11.5 AUTHOR DETAILS
