The Global Market for Bioplastics and Biopolymers to 2033
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:
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.
- 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.
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 191 (319 COMPANY PROFILES)
7 REFERENCES
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 191 (319 COMPANY PROFILES)
7 REFERENCES
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Market trends in biobased and sustainable plastics.
Table 2. Drivers for recent growth in the bioplastics and biopolymers markets
Table 3. Global production capacities of biobased and sustainable plastics 2018-2033, in 1,000 tons.
Table 4. Global production capacities, by producers.
Table 5. Global production capacities of biobased and sustainable plastics 2019-2033, by type, in 1,000 tons.
Table 6. Issues related to the use of plastics.
Table 7. Types of bio-based plastics and fossil-fuel-based plastics
Table 8. Comparison of synthetic fossil-based and bio-based polymers.
Table 9. List of Bio-based chemicals.
Table 10. Biobased MEG producers capacities.
Table 11. Bio-based naphtha producers.
Table 12. Type of biodegradation.
Table 13. Advantages and disadvantages of biobased plastics compared to conventional plastics.
Table 14. Types of Bio-based and/or Biodegradable Plastics, applications.
Table 15. Market leader by Bio-based and/or Biodegradable Plastic types.
Table 16. Bioplastics regional production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Table 17. Polylactic acid (PLA) market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 18. Lactic acid producers and production capacities.
Table 19. PLA producers and production capacities.
Table 20. Planned PLA capacity expansions in China.
Table 21. Bio-based Polyethylene terephthalate (Bio-PET) market analysis- manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 22. Bio-based Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) producers and production capacities,
Table 23. Polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 24. Production capacities of Polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT), by leading producers.
Table 25. Polyethylene furanoate (PEF) market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 26. PEF vs. PET.
Table 27. FDCA and PEF producers.
Table 28. Bio-based polyamides (Bio-PA) market analysis - manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 29. Leading Bio-PA producers production capacities.
Table 30. Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) market analysis- manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 31. Leading PBAT producers, production capacities and brands.
Table 32. Bio-PBS market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 33. Leading PBS producers and production capacities.
Table 34. Bio-based Polyethylene (Bio-PE) market analysis- manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 35. Leading Bio-PE producers.
Table 36. Bio-PP market analysis- manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 37. Leading Bio-PP producers and capacities.
Table 38.Types of PHAs and properties.
Table 39. Comparison of the physical properties of different PHAs with conventional petroleum-based polymers.
Table 40. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) extraction methods.
Table 41. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) market analysis.
Table 42. Commercially available PHAs.
Table 43. Markets and applications for PHAs.
Table 44. Applications, advantages and disadvantages of PHAs in packaging.
Table 45. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) producers.
Table 46. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 47. Leading MFC producers and capacities.
Table 48. Cellulose nanocrystals analysis.
Table 49: Cellulose nanocrystal production capacities and production process, by producer.
Table 50. Cellulose nanofibers market analysis.
Table 51. CNF production capacities (by type, wet or dry) and production process, by producer, metric tonnes.
Table 52. Types of protein based-bioplastics, applications and companies.
Table 53. Types of algal and fungal based-bioplastics, applications and companies.
Table 54. Overview of alginate-description, properties, application and market size.
Table 55. Companies developing algal-based bioplastics.
Table 56. Overview of mycelium fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 57. Companies developing mycelium-based bioplastics.
Table 58. Overview of chitosan-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 59. Global production capacities of biobased and sustainable plastics in 2019-2033, by region, tons.
Table 60. Biobased and sustainable plastics producers in North America.
Table 61. Biobased and sustainable plastics producers in Europe.
Table 62. Biobased and sustainable plastics producers in Asia-Pacific.
Table 63. Biobased and sustainable plastics producers in Latin America.
Table 64. Processes for bioplastics in packaging.
Table 65. Comparison of bioplastics’ (PLA and PHAs) properties to other common polymers used in product packaging.
Table 66. Typical applications for bioplastics in flexible packaging.
Table 67. Typical applications for bioplastics in rigid packaging.
Table 68. Granbio Nanocellulose Processes.
Table 69. Lactips plastic pellets.
Table 70. Oji Holdings CNF products.
Table 1. Market trends in biobased and sustainable plastics.
Table 2. Drivers for recent growth in the bioplastics and biopolymers markets
Table 3. Global production capacities of biobased and sustainable plastics 2018-2033, in 1,000 tons.
Table 4. Global production capacities, by producers.
Table 5. Global production capacities of biobased and sustainable plastics 2019-2033, by type, in 1,000 tons.
Table 6. Issues related to the use of plastics.
Table 7. Types of bio-based plastics and fossil-fuel-based plastics
Table 8. Comparison of synthetic fossil-based and bio-based polymers.
Table 9. List of Bio-based chemicals.
Table 10. Biobased MEG producers capacities.
Table 11. Bio-based naphtha producers.
Table 12. Type of biodegradation.
Table 13. Advantages and disadvantages of biobased plastics compared to conventional plastics.
Table 14. Types of Bio-based and/or Biodegradable Plastics, applications.
Table 15. Market leader by Bio-based and/or Biodegradable Plastic types.
Table 16. Bioplastics regional production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Table 17. Polylactic acid (PLA) market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 18. Lactic acid producers and production capacities.
Table 19. PLA producers and production capacities.
Table 20. Planned PLA capacity expansions in China.
Table 21. Bio-based Polyethylene terephthalate (Bio-PET) market analysis- manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 22. Bio-based Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) producers and production capacities,
Table 23. Polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 24. Production capacities of Polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT), by leading producers.
Table 25. Polyethylene furanoate (PEF) market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 26. PEF vs. PET.
Table 27. FDCA and PEF producers.
Table 28. Bio-based polyamides (Bio-PA) market analysis - manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 29. Leading Bio-PA producers production capacities.
Table 30. Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) market analysis- manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 31. Leading PBAT producers, production capacities and brands.
Table 32. Bio-PBS market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 33. Leading PBS producers and production capacities.
Table 34. Bio-based Polyethylene (Bio-PE) market analysis- manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 35. Leading Bio-PE producers.
Table 36. Bio-PP market analysis- manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 37. Leading Bio-PP producers and capacities.
Table 38.Types of PHAs and properties.
Table 39. Comparison of the physical properties of different PHAs with conventional petroleum-based polymers.
Table 40. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) extraction methods.
Table 41. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) market analysis.
Table 42. Commercially available PHAs.
Table 43. Markets and applications for PHAs.
Table 44. Applications, advantages and disadvantages of PHAs in packaging.
Table 45. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) producers.
Table 46. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
Table 47. Leading MFC producers and capacities.
Table 48. Cellulose nanocrystals analysis.
Table 49: Cellulose nanocrystal production capacities and production process, by producer.
Table 50. Cellulose nanofibers market analysis.
Table 51. CNF production capacities (by type, wet or dry) and production process, by producer, metric tonnes.
Table 52. Types of protein based-bioplastics, applications and companies.
Table 53. Types of algal and fungal based-bioplastics, applications and companies.
Table 54. Overview of alginate-description, properties, application and market size.
Table 55. Companies developing algal-based bioplastics.
Table 56. Overview of mycelium fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 57. Companies developing mycelium-based bioplastics.
Table 58. Overview of chitosan-description, properties, drawbacks and applications.
Table 59. Global production capacities of biobased and sustainable plastics in 2019-2033, by region, tons.
Table 60. Biobased and sustainable plastics producers in North America.
Table 61. Biobased and sustainable plastics producers in Europe.
Table 62. Biobased and sustainable plastics producers in Asia-Pacific.
Table 63. Biobased and sustainable plastics producers in Latin America.
Table 64. Processes for bioplastics in packaging.
Table 65. Comparison of bioplastics’ (PLA and PHAs) properties to other common polymers used in product packaging.
Table 66. Typical applications for bioplastics in flexible packaging.
Table 67. Typical applications for bioplastics in rigid packaging.
Table 68. Granbio Nanocellulose Processes.
Table 69. Lactips plastic pellets.
Table 70. Oji Holdings CNF products.
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Total global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics, all types, 000 tons.
Figure 2. Global production capacities of bioplastics 2018-2033, in 1,000 tons by biodegradable/non-biodegradable types.
Figure 3. Global production capacities of biobased and sustainable plastics in 2019-2033, by type, in 1,000 tons.
Figure 4. Global production capacities of bioplastics in 2019-2033, by type.
Figure 5. Global production capacities of biobased and sustainable plastics 2019-2033, by region, tonnes.
Figure 6. Current and future applications of biobased and sustainable plastics.
Figure 7. Global demand for biobased and sustainable plastics by end user market, 2021
Figure 8. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics by end user market 2019-2033, tons.
Figure 9. Challenges for the bioplastics and biopolymers market.
Figure 10. Global plastics production 1950-2020, millions of tons.
Figure 11. The circular plastic economy.
Figure 12. Routes for synthesizing polymers from fossil-based and bio-based resources.
Figure 13. Bio-based chemicals and feedstocks production capacities, 2018-2033.
Figure 14. 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 15. Dodecanedioic acid (DDDA) production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 16. Epichlorohydrin production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 17. Ethylene production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 18. L-lactic acid (L-LA) production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 19. Lactide production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 20. Bio-MEG producers capacities.
Figure 21. Bio-MPG production capacities, 2018-2033.
Figure 22. BIobased naphtha production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 23. 1,3-Propanediol (1,3-PDO) production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 24. Sebacic acid production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 25. Coca-Cola PlantBottle®.
Figure 26. Interrelationship between conventional, bio-based and biodegradable plastics.
Figure 27. Bioplastics regional production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 28. Bio-based Polyethylene (Bio-PE), 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 29. Bio-based Polyethylene terephthalate (Bio-PET) production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033
Figure 30. Bio-based polyamides (Bio-PA) production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 31. Bio-based Polypropylene (Bio-PP) production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 32. Bio-based Polytrimethylene terephthalate (Bio-PTT) production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 33. Bio-based Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 34. Bio-based Polybutylene succinate (PBS) production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 35. Bio-based Polylactic acid (PLA) production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 36. PHA production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 37. Starch blends production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 38. Production capacities of Polyethylene furanoate (PEF) to 2025.
Figure 39. PHA family.
Figure 40. BLOOM masterbatch from Algix.
Figure 41. Typical structure of mycelium-based foam.
Figure 42. Commercial mycelium composite construction materials.
Figure 43. Global production capacities of biobased and sustainable plastics 2020.
Figure 44. Global production capacities of biobased and sustainable plastics 2025.
Figure 45. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics by end user market 2021, 1,000 tons.
Figure 46. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics by end user market 2021, 1,000 tons.
Figure 47. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics by end user market, 2033 , in 1,000 tons.
Figure 48. PHA bioplastics products.
Figure 49. Bioplastics for flexible packaging by bioplastic material type, 2019–2033 (‘000 tonnes).
Figure 50. Bioplastics for rigid packaging by bioplastic material type, 2019–2033 (‘000 tonnes).
Figure 51. Global bioplastic packaging by geographic market, 2023–2033 (‘000 tonnes).
Figure 52. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics in consumer products 2019-2033, in 1,000 tons.
Figure 53. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics in automotive 2019-2033, in 1,000 tons.
Figure 54. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics in building and construction 2019-2033, in 1,000 tons.
Figure 55. AlgiKicks sneaker, made with the Algiknit biopolymer gel.
Figure 56. Reebok's [REE]GROW running shoes.
Figure 57. Camper Runner K21.
Figure 58. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics in textiles 2019-2033, in 1,000 tons.
Figure 59. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics in electronics 2019-2033, in 1,000 tons.
Figure 60. Biodegradable mulch films.
Figure 61. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics in agriculture 2019-2033, in 1,000 tons.
Figure 62. Algiknit yarn.
Figure 63. Bio-PA rear bumper stay.
Figure 64. BIOLO e-commerce mailer bag made from PHA.
Figure 65. formicobio™ technology.
Figure 66. nanoforest-S.
Figure 67. nanoforest-PDP.
Figure 68. nanoforest-MB.
Figure 69. CuanSave film.
Figure 70. ELLEX products.
Figure 71. CNF-reinforced PP compounds.
Figure 72. Kirekira! toilet wipes.
Figure 73. Mushroom leather.
Figure 74. Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) composite with polyethylene (PE).
Figure 75. PHA production process.
Figure 76. Cutlery samples (spoon, knife, fork) made of nano cellulose and biodegradable plastic composite materials.
Figure 77. Non-aqueous CNF dispersion 'Senaf' (Photo shows 5% of plasticizer).
Figure 78. CNF gel.
Figure 79. Block nanocellulose material.
Figure 80. CNF products developed by Hokuetsu.
Figure 81. Made of Air's HexChar panels.
Figure 82. IPA synthesis method.
Figure 83. MOGU-Wave panels.
Figure 84. Reishi.
Figure 85. Nippon Paper Industries’ adult diapers.
Figure 86. Compostable water pod.
Figure 87. CNF clear sheets.
Figure 88. Oji Holdings CNF polycarbonate product.
Figure 89. Manufacturing process for STARCEL.
Figure 90. Lyocell process.
Figure 91. Spider silk production.
Figure 92. Sulapac cosmetics containers.
Figure 93. Sulzer equipment for PLA polymerization processing.
Figure 94. Teijin bioplastic film for door handles.
Figure 95. Corbion FDCA production process.
Figure 96. Visolis’ Hybrid Bio-Thermocatalytic Process.
Figure 1. Total global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics, all types, 000 tons.
Figure 2. Global production capacities of bioplastics 2018-2033, in 1,000 tons by biodegradable/non-biodegradable types.
Figure 3. Global production capacities of biobased and sustainable plastics in 2019-2033, by type, in 1,000 tons.
Figure 4. Global production capacities of bioplastics in 2019-2033, by type.
Figure 5. Global production capacities of biobased and sustainable plastics 2019-2033, by region, tonnes.
Figure 6. Current and future applications of biobased and sustainable plastics.
Figure 7. Global demand for biobased and sustainable plastics by end user market, 2021
Figure 8. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics by end user market 2019-2033, tons.
Figure 9. Challenges for the bioplastics and biopolymers market.
Figure 10. Global plastics production 1950-2020, millions of tons.
Figure 11. The circular plastic economy.
Figure 12. Routes for synthesizing polymers from fossil-based and bio-based resources.
Figure 13. Bio-based chemicals and feedstocks production capacities, 2018-2033.
Figure 14. 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 15. Dodecanedioic acid (DDDA) production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 16. Epichlorohydrin production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 17. Ethylene production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 18. L-lactic acid (L-LA) production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 19. Lactide production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 20. Bio-MEG producers capacities.
Figure 21. Bio-MPG production capacities, 2018-2033.
Figure 22. BIobased naphtha production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 23. 1,3-Propanediol (1,3-PDO) production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 24. Sebacic acid production capacities, 2018-2033 (tonnes).
Figure 25. Coca-Cola PlantBottle®.
Figure 26. Interrelationship between conventional, bio-based and biodegradable plastics.
Figure 27. Bioplastics regional production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 28. Bio-based Polyethylene (Bio-PE), 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 29. Bio-based Polyethylene terephthalate (Bio-PET) production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033
Figure 30. Bio-based polyamides (Bio-PA) production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 31. Bio-based Polypropylene (Bio-PP) production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 32. Bio-based Polytrimethylene terephthalate (Bio-PTT) production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 33. Bio-based Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 34. Bio-based Polybutylene succinate (PBS) production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 35. Bio-based Polylactic acid (PLA) production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 36. PHA production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 37. Starch blends production capacities, 1,000 tons, 2019-2033.
Figure 38. Production capacities of Polyethylene furanoate (PEF) to 2025.
Figure 39. PHA family.
Figure 40. BLOOM masterbatch from Algix.
Figure 41. Typical structure of mycelium-based foam.
Figure 42. Commercial mycelium composite construction materials.
Figure 43. Global production capacities of biobased and sustainable plastics 2020.
Figure 44. Global production capacities of biobased and sustainable plastics 2025.
Figure 45. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics by end user market 2021, 1,000 tons.
Figure 46. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics by end user market 2021, 1,000 tons.
Figure 47. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics by end user market, 2033 , in 1,000 tons.
Figure 48. PHA bioplastics products.
Figure 49. Bioplastics for flexible packaging by bioplastic material type, 2019–2033 (‘000 tonnes).
Figure 50. Bioplastics for rigid packaging by bioplastic material type, 2019–2033 (‘000 tonnes).
Figure 51. Global bioplastic packaging by geographic market, 2023–2033 (‘000 tonnes).
Figure 52. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics in consumer products 2019-2033, in 1,000 tons.
Figure 53. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics in automotive 2019-2033, in 1,000 tons.
Figure 54. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics in building and construction 2019-2033, in 1,000 tons.
Figure 55. AlgiKicks sneaker, made with the Algiknit biopolymer gel.
Figure 56. Reebok's [REE]GROW running shoes.
Figure 57. Camper Runner K21.
Figure 58. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics in textiles 2019-2033, in 1,000 tons.
Figure 59. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics in electronics 2019-2033, in 1,000 tons.
Figure 60. Biodegradable mulch films.
Figure 61. Global production capacities for biobased and sustainable plastics in agriculture 2019-2033, in 1,000 tons.
Figure 62. Algiknit yarn.
Figure 63. Bio-PA rear bumper stay.
Figure 64. BIOLO e-commerce mailer bag made from PHA.
Figure 65. formicobio™ technology.
Figure 66. nanoforest-S.
Figure 67. nanoforest-PDP.
Figure 68. nanoforest-MB.
Figure 69. CuanSave film.
Figure 70. ELLEX products.
Figure 71. CNF-reinforced PP compounds.
Figure 72. Kirekira! toilet wipes.
Figure 73. Mushroom leather.
Figure 74. Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) composite with polyethylene (PE).
Figure 75. PHA production process.
Figure 76. Cutlery samples (spoon, knife, fork) made of nano cellulose and biodegradable plastic composite materials.
Figure 77. Non-aqueous CNF dispersion 'Senaf' (Photo shows 5% of plasticizer).
Figure 78. CNF gel.
Figure 79. Block nanocellulose material.
Figure 80. CNF products developed by Hokuetsu.
Figure 81. Made of Air's HexChar panels.
Figure 82. IPA synthesis method.
Figure 83. MOGU-Wave panels.
Figure 84. Reishi.
Figure 85. Nippon Paper Industries’ adult diapers.
Figure 86. Compostable water pod.
Figure 87. CNF clear sheets.
Figure 88. Oji Holdings CNF polycarbonate product.
Figure 89. Manufacturing process for STARCEL.
Figure 90. Lyocell process.
Figure 91. Spider silk production.
Figure 92. Sulapac cosmetics containers.
Figure 93. Sulzer equipment for PLA polymerization processing.
Figure 94. Teijin bioplastic film for door handles.
Figure 95. Corbion FDCA production process.
Figure 96. Visolis’ Hybrid Bio-Thermocatalytic Process.
