Global Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Market 2024 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2030

Global Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Market 2024 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2030

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) is a storage material for carbon and energy sources in microorganisms. When carbon sources are abundant and other nutrients (N/P/S, etc.) are insufficient, they will be synthesized in different microorganisms. PHA synthesis the main costs are the substrate cost in the fermentation stage and the cost of downstream extraction and purification.

The diversity of PHA monomer structure is mainly different from the difference in the side chain group on the C-3 position, in which the monomer with 3-5 carbon atoms is short-chain PHA (SCL PHA), and the number of carbon atoms above 6 is medium and long chain. PHA (MCL PHA). In the general structural formula of PHA, R can be an alkenyl group, a benzene ring, an alkyl group, etc., usually m is 1, and n represents the degree of polymerization, which determines the molecular weight of the polymer. Poly-3-hydroxybutyric acid (PHB) with a methyl side chain is the most common. Poly-3-hydroxybutyric acid (PHB) has thermoplasticity like polypropylene and has brittleness and poor thermal stability; polyhydroxybutyric acid-co-hydroxyvaleric acid copolymer (PHBV) has more good strength, hardness, greater elasticity, lower melting point. Short-chain PHA presents a hard crystal; medium- and long-chain PHA is a thermoplastic elastomer with good flexibility, low hardness, slow crystallization rate, and the melting temperature is mostly kept in the range of 39-61 °C; short-chain medium- and long-chain copolymerization The PHA (SCL-MCL PHA), by adjusting the monomer ratio, obtains a copolymerized PHA material that combines the excellent properties of short-chain and medium-long chains. PHA synthesis methods include microbial fermentation (wild bacteria method, recombinant engineering bacteria method), transgenic plant method, activated sludge method, and microbial fermentation method are the main ways of biosynthesizing PHA at present. The microorganisms that synthesize PHA are mainly divided into three categories: pure bacteria, engineering bacteria and mixed bacteria. In the process of biosynthesizing PHA, there are disadvantages such as high sterilization cost, high consumption of fresh water, and easy contamination by discontinuous fermentation, resulting in lower competitiveness of industrial biotechnology compared with chemical processes.

There are two methods of synthesis of PHA: biosynthesis and chemical synthesis.

Biosynthesis:

①Bacterial synthesis method: Different microorganisms can convert different fermentation substrates into PHA under suitable conditions.

② Genetic engineering method: introduce the relevant enzymes of Alcaligenes eutrophic bacteria that synthesize PHB into oil plants to obtain transgenic plants, and clone and synthesize PHB from the cells or plastids of these transgenic plants. The genetic method saves the separation and purification steps of PHB and bacteria in the bacterial method, which can reduce the synthesis cost, but the low yield and the difficulty of purification seriously restrict the large-scale production and application of PHA.

③Activated sludge method: Activated sludge is a bacterial mass containing a large number of active microorganisms and a small number of impurities and contains a large amount of biologically active substances and organic substances. The specific process is taking the remaining activated sludge from the sewage plant and put it into the SBR reactor. After the sludge is in good condition, the color changes from brown to light yellow, and the activity is stable, it enters the next cycle of domestication process, and finally discharges a batch of the activated sludge rich in PHA can be extracted by PHA, and then a new batch of excess sludge can be added again and repeat steps 1 to 3 to obtain high-yield PHA sludge in batches.

Chemical synthesis method:

①the bond between the carbonyl group in the lactone ring and the oxygen atom is broken, and there are few racemates in the product.

②the bond between the β-carbon atom and the oxygen atom in the lactone ring is broken, and the enantiomer can be racemized.

According to the number of carbon atoms in the PHA monomer, PHA can be divided into two categories:

1. According to the number of carbon atoms in the PHA monomer, PHA can be divided into two categories

①Short chain: the number of carbon atoms is 3-5, such as PHB, PHV.

②Medium and long chain: the number of carbon atoms is 6-14, such as PHHx, PHO

2. According to the different types of monomers, PHA can be divided into two categories

①Homopolymer, the number of monomers is 1, such as PHB, PHV.

②Copolymer, the number of monomers is greater than or equal to 2, such as PHBHHx, PHBV

At present, the main ones commercialized on the market are PHB, PHBV, P34HB, and PHBHHx

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) market size was valued at US$ 194 million in 2023 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 373 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 9.9% during review period.

Global key manufacturers of Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) include Danimer Scientific, Kaneka, Nafigate Corporation, Tian"an Biopolymer, Biomer, etc. Global top five manufacturers hold a share about 85%. Europe is the largest market of Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), holds a share over 55%. In terms of product, PHBHHxpoly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) holds a share of over 80%. And in terms of application, the largest application field is Food Services, with a share of over 35%.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2024, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2019-2030

Global Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2019-2030

Global Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2019-2030

Global Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2019-2024

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Danimer Scientific, Kaneka, Nafigate Corporation, Tian'an Biopolymer, Biomer, Shenzhen Ecomann Technology, RWDC Industries, Newlight Technologies, CJ CheilJedang, PHB Industrial S.A., etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2019-2030, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
PHB-Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)
PHBV-poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)
P34HB-poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate)
PHBHHxpoly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate)

Market segment by Application
Packaging
Biomedical Implant
Agricultural
Food Services
Others

Major players covered
Danimer Scientific
Kaneka
Nafigate Corporation
Tian'an Biopolymer
Biomer
Shenzhen Ecomann Technology
RWDC Industries
Newlight Technologies
CJ CheilJedang
PHB Industrial S.A.
Mango Materials

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) from 2019 to 2024.

Chapter 3, the Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2019 to 2030.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2019 to 2030.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2019 to 2024.and Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2025 to 2030.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA).

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.