Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Research Report Type (Starch Based plastic, Cellulose Based Plastics, Polylactic Acid (PLA), and Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)), Application (Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical, and Personal/Homecare), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Rest of the World) – Industry Forecast till 2030
Over the course of the forecast period, the biodegradable plastic packaging market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 12.9%. Packaging makes shipping and product transportation easier, and it's widely utilized in advertising. Biodegradable packaging made from natural materials including protein, cellulose, starch, and vegetable oil presents a viable substitute for plastic packaging. A number of retailers have started using recycled paper and biodegradable plastic bags to wrap their items in response to government regulations.
When compared to standard plastic, one of the most obvious benefits of employing biodegradable polymers to generate plastic bags is the substantial decrease in carbon emissions produced during the production process. Biodegradable plastics must be recycled or composted in order for the plastic particles to decompose as well they can and permit spontaneous composting. The market for biodegradable plastic packaging is expected to grow quickly in the upcoming years. These materials can be used to create biodegradable polymers that are typically renewable and contribute to environmental sustainability. Conventional plastic packaging materials are harmful, non-biodegradable, and a cause of air pollution, water pollution, and global warming. The growth of emerging economies and the rising demand from end-use sectors for biodegradable plastics will probably present biodegradable plastics manufacturers with a lot of opportunities. More producers of food and drink are moving to biodegradable plastics in response to financial and environmental issues. Government regulations requiring businesses to reduce their carbon footprint are driving up demand for biodegradable polymers in the packaging sector. But high costs prevent the biodegradable plastic packaging industry from growing as quickly as the conventional one. Expanding government programs are driving growth in the biodegradable plastic packaging industry.
Market SegmentationBy type, application, and geography, the global market for biodegradable plastic packaging has been divided. The market for biodegradable plastic packaging is divided into different categories, such as polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), cellulose- and starch-based polymers, among others.
Four categories comprise the biodegradable plastic packaging market: food and beverage, pharmaceutical, personal/homecare, and other.
Regional AnalysisThere are four segments of the biodegradable plastic market: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the rest of the world. Because of their booming food and beverage and healthcare industries, Asia-Pacific and Europe have the largest markets for biodegradable plastic. Because there are several manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific region and the product is reasonably priced, China commands a large share of the market for biodegradable plastic. Furthermore, the need for biodegradable plastic has increased due to shifts in oil prices and laws restricting the use of petroleum-based plastics in Asia and Europe.
Because of the region's growing need for biodegradable plastic, North America is expected to develop at the quickest rate. A growing number of significant players in the region, such as Plastic Suppliers Inc. (US), International Paper Company (US), Smurfit Kappa Group PLC (US), WestRock Company (US), and Bemis Company Inc., will drive the North American biodegradable plastic packaging market during the forecast period. The availability of experts in the sector and the growing number of research projects in the area are significant market factors. In addition, certain market-affecting factors and modifications to domestic regulations that affect the market's present and future trends are included in the study's nation section.
Important PlayersTetra Pak International SA, Kruger Inc. (Canada), Amcor PLC (Switzerland), Plastic Suppliers Inc. (US), Klabin SA (Brazil), Bemis Company Inc. (US), Rengo Co. Ltd. (Japan), Smurfit Kappa Group PLC (US), WestRock Company (US), Mondi PLC (UK), International Paper Company (US), DS Smith PLC (UK), and Rengo Co. Ltd.