Biodegradable Mulch Films Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Raw Material (TPS, PLA, PHA, AAC), By Crop (Fruits & Vegetables, Grains & Oilseeds, Flowers & Plants), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030
Biodegradable Mulch Films Market Growth & Trends
The global biodegradable mulch films market size is estimated to reach USD 82.82 billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. An increase in the adoption of greenhouse applications and a rise in environmental concerns toward synthetic counterparts are anticipated to drive the market demand over the forecast period.
Growing population along with declining agricultural land attributed to industrialization and urbanization have forced farmers to improve productivity in the existing land holding. Enhanced crop output by restraining weed growth, lowering environmental impact, and maintaining the temperature and moisture level of soil, are the advantages offered by these films, which are anticipated to drive the market demand for biodegradable mulch films.
Government regulations concerning environment-friendly products, in North America and Europe, are expected to impact market growth positively over the foreseeable future. The rise in concerns about plastic mulch leftovers in the soil is anticipated to boost product penetration in the coming years. Biodegradable mulch films offer benefits to plastic compost, and eradicate the requirement for disposal & removal, and alleviate the negative impact on the environment.
Mulch films that are currently available in the market are not entirely bio-based and contain over 10% synthetic ingredients. In addition, concerns regarding biodegradable mulches that do not achieve 90% biodegradation within two years of tillage into the soil, are anticipated to hamper the market growth in the near future. Due to the above-mentioned factors, the available biodegradable mulch films are not accepted in certified organic systems in the U.S.
Regulations regarding the use of biodegradable mulch films are being followed in regions such as Europe, North America, and Asia, thus supporting the growth of the mulch films market. The development of biodegradable and bio-based polymer films is anticipated to create opportunities for market participants in the coming years.
Biodegradable Mulch Films Market Report Highlights
- Thermoplastic starch (TPS) dominated the global market, with more than 61.25% of the share in 2024. TPS degrades into harmless products when placed in soil.
- Fruits & vegetables were the major crop type segment and accounted for more than 50.16% of the global biodegradable mulch film demand in 2024. This segment is anticipated to witness the fastest growth in revenue from 2025 to 2030.
- Asia Pacific dominated the global biodegradable mulch film polymers market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 62.36% in 2024.
- Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Applications & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot, 2024 (USD Million)
- 2.2. Segmental Snapshot, 2024
- 2.3. Competitive Snapshot
- Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Global Biodegradable Plastic Films Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Raw Material Trend Analysis
- 3.3. Biodegradable Mulch Films Market- Demand Supply Analysis
- 3.4. Technology Overview
- 3.4.1. Manufacturing Technology
- 3.5. Regulatory Framework
- 3.5.1. Standard & Compliances
- 3.5.2. Safety
- 3.6. Market Dynamics
- 3.6.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.6.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.6.3. Market Challenge Analysis
- 3.6.4. Market Opportunity Analysis
- 3.7. Industry Analysis - Biodegradable Mulch Films Market
- 3.7.1. Porter’s Five Force Analysis
- 3.7.1.1. Bargaining Power of Supplier
- 3.7.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyer
- 3.7.1.3. Threat of Substitution
- 3.7.1.4. Threat from New Entrant
- 3.7.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.7.2. Macroeconomic Analysis
- 3.7.2.1. Political Analysis
- 3.7.2.2. Environmental Analysis
- 3.7.2.3. Social Analysis
- 3.7.2.4. Technology Analysis
- 3.7.2.5. Economic Analysis
- 3.7.2.6. Legal Analysis
- 3.7.3. Impact of Russia & Ukraine geopolitical implications on Biodegradable Mulch Films market
- 3.7.4. Impact of COVID-19 on Biodegradable Mulch Films market
- Chapter 4. Biodegradable Mulch Films Market: Raw Materials Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Raw Materials movement analysis & market share, 2024 & 2030
- 4.2. Thermoplastic starch (TPS)
- 4.2.1. Biodegradable Mulch Films market, estimate and forecasts, by thermoplastic starch (TPS), 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.3. Starch-blended with polylactic acid (PLA)
- 4.3.1. Biodegradable Mulch Films market, estimate and forecasts, by starch-blended with polylactic acid (PLA), 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Starch-blended with polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
- 4.4.1. Biodegradable Mulch Films market, estimate and forecasts, by starch-blended with starch-blended with polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.5. Aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters (AAC)
- 4.5.1. Biodegradable Mulch Films market, estimate and forecasts, by aliphatic-aromatic copolyester (AAC), 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.6. Others
- 4.6.1. Biodegradable Mulch Films market, estimate and forecasts, by others, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- Chapter 5. Biodegradable Mulch Films Market: Crop Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Crop movement analysis & market share, 2024 & 2030
- 5.2. Fruits & Vegetables
- 5.2.1. Biodegradable Mulch Films market, estimate and forecasts, by fruits & vegetables, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3. Grains & Oilseed
- 5.3.1. Biodegradable Mulch Films market, estimate and forecasts, by grains & oilseed, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Flower & Plants
- 5.4.1. Biodegradable Mulch Films market, estimate and forecasts, by flower & plants, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- Chapter 6. Biodegradable Mulch Films Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Regional movement analysis & market share, 2022 and 2030
- 6.2. North America
- 6.2.1. North America Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.2. North America Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.3. North America Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.3.1. U.S.
- 6.2.3.1.1. U.S. Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.3.1.2. U.S. Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.3.1.3. U.S. Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.3.2. Canada
- 6.2.3.2.1. Canada Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.3.2.2. Canada Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.3.2.3. Canada Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.3.3. Mexico
- 6.2.3.3.1. Mexico Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.3.3.2. Mexico Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.3.3.3. Mexico Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3. Europe
- 6.3.1. Europe Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. Europe Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Europe Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.1. Germany
- 6.3.3.1.1. Germany Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.1.2. Germany Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.1.3. Germany Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.2. UK
- 6.3.3.2.1. UK Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.2.2. UK Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.2.3. UK Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.3. France
- 6.3.3.3.1. France Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.3.2. France Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.3.3. France Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.4. Italy
- 6.3.3.4.1. Italy Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.4.2. Italy Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.4.3. Italy Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.5. The Netherlands
- 6.3.3.5.1. The Netherlands Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.5.2. The Netherlands Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.5.3. The Netherlands Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.6. Spain
- 6.3.3.6.1. Spain Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.6.2. Spain Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.6.3. Spain Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Asia Pacific
- 6.4.1. Asia Pacific Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. Asia Pacific Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. Asia Pacific Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.1. China
- 6.4.3.1.1. China Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.1.2. China Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.1.3. China Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.2. India
- 6.4.3.2.1. India Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.2.2. India Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.2.3. India Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.3. Japan
- 6.4.3.3.1. Japan Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.3.2. Japan Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.3.3. Japan Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.4. South Korea
- 6.4.3.4.1. South Korea Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.4.2. South Korea Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.4.3. South Korea Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.5. Australia
- 6.4.3.5.1. Australia Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.5.2. Australia Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.5.3. Australia Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.6. Indonesia
- 6.4.3.6.1. Indonesia Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.6.2. Indonesia Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.6.3. Indonesia Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.7. Thailand
- 6.4.3.7.1. Thailand Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.7.2. Thailand Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.7.3. Thailand Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.8. Vietnam
- 6.4.3.8.1. Vietnam Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.8.2. Vietnam Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.8.3. Vietnam Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Central & South America
- 6.5.1. Central & South America Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. Central & South America Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3. Central & South America Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3.1. Brazil
- 6.5.3.1.1. Brazil Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3.1.2. Brazil Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3.1.3. Brazil Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3.2. Argentina
- 6.5.3.2.1. Argentina Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3.2.2. Argentina Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3.2.3. Argentina Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Middle East & Africa
- 6.6.1. Middle East & Africa Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.2. Middle East & Africa Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3. Middle East & Africa Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3.1. Saudi Arabia
- 6.6.3.1.1. Saudi Arabia Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3.1.2. Saudi Arabia Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3.1.3. Saudi Arabia Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3.2. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- 6.6.3.2.1. United Arab Emirates (UAE) Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3.2.2. United Arab Emirates (UAE) Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3.3. South Africa
- 6.6.3.3.1. South Africa Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3.3.2. South Africa Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3.3.3. South Africa Biodegradable Mulch Films market estimates and forecasts, by Crop, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Their Impact Analysis, by Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Key Company/Competition Categorization
- 7.3. Participant’s Overview
- 7.3.1. BASF SE
- 7.3.2. Kingfa Sci & Tech Co Ltd
- 7.3.3. BioBag International AS
- 7.3.4. AEP Industries Inc.
- 7.3.5. RKW SE
- 7.3.6. British Polythene Industries PLC
- 7.3.7. Armando Alvarez
- 7.3.8. Al-Pack Enterprises Ltd.
- 7.3.9. Novamont
- 7.3.10. AB Rani Plast OY
- 7.4. Financial Application
- 7.5. Crop Benchmarking
- 7.6. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 7.7. Company Market Share Analysis, 2022
- 7.8. Strategy Mapping
- 7.9. Strategic Framework
- 7.9.1. Expansion
- 7.9.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
- 7.9.3. Collaborations
- 7.9.4. New Facility/Crop Launches
- 7.9.5. Others
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