Global Starch Based Mulching Film Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2023-2029

Global Starch Based Mulching Film Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2023-2029

The global Starch Based Mulching Film market size is expected to reach $ million by 2029, rising at a market growth of % CAGR during the forecast period (2023-2029).

The global demand for sustainable farming practices and reduction of environmental impact is driving interest in the development and adoption of biodegradable mulch films based on starch materials. Here are recent trends observed in the market:

1. Growing research and investment: Governments, universities, and private companies are investing resources in developing novel starch-based compositions, enhancing properties, and optimizing production techniques. These efforts aim to address existing challenges related to cost competitiveness, degradation rates, and functionality improvements.

2. Emerging partnerships between agritech firms and biochemical suppliers: Collaborations between companies specialized in biopolymer production and those focused on agriculture technology are creating opportunities for innovation in starch-based mulch film formulations. Such collaborations facilitate synergistic developments and expand market reach through cross-sector expertise.

3. Regional government policies promoting biodegradable materials: Regions facing significant plastic waste problems, particularly in Asia and Europe, are implementing regulations favoring environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional plastics in agriculture. Supportive policies encourage manufacturers to adopt starch-based mulch film technologies and reduce the overall environmental burden of plastic waste.

4. Evolving consumer preferences: Consumer awareness regarding sustainable agriculture practices and negative effects of plastic waste is increasing globally. This shift in public opinion creates demand for eco-friendlier options among growers and end consumers, thereby driving market expansion for starch-based mulch films.

1. Growing research and investment: Governments, universities, and private companies are investing resources in developing novel starch-based compositions, enhancing properties, and optimizing production techniques. These efforts aim to address existing challenges related to cost competitiveness, degradation rates, and functionality improvements.

2. Emerging partnerships between agritech firms and biochemical suppliers: Collaborations between companies specialized in biopolymer production and those focused on agriculture technology are creating opportunities for innovation in starch-based mulch film formulations. Such collaborations facilitate synergistic developments and expand market reach through cross-sector expertise.

3. Regional government policies promoting biodegradable materials: Regions facing significant plastic waste problems, particularly in Asia and Europe, are implementing regulations favoring environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional plastics in agriculture. Supportive policies encourage manufacturers to adopt starch-based mulch film technologies and reduce the overall environmental burden of plastic waste.

4. Evolving consumer preferences: Consumer awareness regarding sustainable agriculture practices and negative effects of plastic waste is increasing globally. This shift in public opinion creates demand for eco-friendlier options among growers and end consumers, thereby driving market expansion for starch-based mulch films.

5. Focus on large-scale commercialization: Despite growing interest, most starch-based mulch film applications remain niche markets. However, companies committed to scaling up operations and streamlining production processes could bring costs closer to parity with synthetic counterparts, making them more accessible to larger segments of the agriculture sector.

Starch-based mulch film refers to agricultural plastic films produced from biodegradable starch compounds instead of traditional petroleum derivatives like polyethylene or polypropylene. These films offer eco-friendly alternatives to conventional plastics commonly used for soil conservation practices like mulching. With increasing concern about plastic pollution and depleting fossil fuels, starch-based mulch films present a promising approach toward sustainable farming.

This report studies the global Starch Based Mulching Film production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Starch Based Mulching Film, and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2022 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Starch Based Mulching Film that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.

Highlights and key features of the study

Global Starch Based Mulching Film total production and demand, 2018-2029, (K Tons)

Global Starch Based Mulching Film total production value, 2018-2029, (USD Million)

Global Starch Based Mulching Film production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2018-2029, (USD Million) & (K Tons)

Global Starch Based Mulching Film consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2018-2029 & (K Tons)

U.S. VS China: Starch Based Mulching Film domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share

Global Starch Based Mulching Film production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2018-2023, (USD Million) & (K Tons)

Global Starch Based Mulching Film production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2018-2029, (USD Million) & (K Tons)

Global Starch Based Mulching Film production by Application production, value, CAGR, 2018-2029, (USD Million) & (K Tons).

This reports profiles key players in the global Starch Based Mulching Film market based on the following parameters – company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF, Novamont, Organix Solutions, BioBag, Plastiroll, PLASTIKA KRITIS, RKW Group, Sunplac and Iris Polymers, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War Influence.

Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Starch Based Mulching Film market.

Detailed Segmentation:

Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K Tons) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2018-2029 by year with 2022 as the base year, 2023 as the estimate year, and 2024-2029 as the forecast year.

Global Starch Based Mulching Film Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World

Global Starch Based Mulching Film Market, Segmentation by Type
Corn Starch
Cassava Starch

Global Starch Based Mulching Film Market, Segmentation by Application
Fruits and Vegetables
Grains
Horticultural
Others

Companies Profiled:
BASF
Novamont
Organix Solutions
BioBag
Plastiroll
PLASTIKA KRITIS
RKW Group
Sunplac
Iris Polymers
Kingfa
Biolegeen

Key Questions Answered

1. How big is the global Starch Based Mulching Film market?

2. What is the demand of the global Starch Based Mulching Film market?

3. What is the year over year growth of the global Starch Based Mulching Film market?

4. What is the production and production value of the global Starch Based Mulching Film market?

5. Who are the key producers in the global Starch Based Mulching Film market?

6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?