Global Biodegradable Plastic Films Market Size & Outlook
Global biodegradable plastic films market, 2018-2030 (US$M)
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Global biodegradable plastic films market highlights
- The global biodegradable plastic films market generated a revenue of USD 1,132.8 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1,494.8 million by 2030.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 4% by 2030.
- In terms of segment, starch blends accounted for a revenue of USD 470.7 million in 2023.
- Starch Blends is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- In terms of region, Europe was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
- Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.
Global data book summary
| Market revenue in 2023 | USD 1,132.8 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 1,494.8 million |
| Growth rate | 4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Starch blends |
| Fastest growing segment | Starch Blends |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2022 |
| Base year for estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast period covered | 2024 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Starch Blends, Polylactic Acid, Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), Polybutylene succinate (PBS), Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), Others (Cellulose Films) |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 29.6% of the global biodegradable plastic films market in 2023.
- By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- By country, South Africa is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 6.0 million by 2030.
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Global biodegradable plastic films market outlook
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Starch blends was the largest segment with a revenue share of 41.55% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global biodegradable plastic films market based on starch blends, polylactic acid, poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (pbat), polybutylene succinate (pbs), polyhydroxyalkanoates (pha), others (cellulose films) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
- Global Biodegradable Plastic Films Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
- Starch Blends
- Polylactic Acid
- Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT)
- Polybutylene succinate (PBS)
- Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
- Others (Cellulose Films)
- Global Biodegradable Plastic Films Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
- Bags
- Wrapping Films
- Liners
- Sheets
- Others
- Global Biodegradable Plastic Films End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare
- Agriculture
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
- Electrical & Electronics
- Others
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Global biodegradable plastic films market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)
Top 10 countries: Biodegradable plastic films market size, 2025 (US$M)
Global biodegradable plastic films market share, by type, 2025 & 2030 (%, US$M)
Biodegradable plastic films market: Opportunity assessment by country
Global biodegradable plastic films market, by region, 2025 (US$M)
| Type | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 297.4 | 298.1 | 310.0 | 317.0 | 325.1 | 335.7 | 347.4 | 360.6 | 375.1 | 391.3 | 409.2 | 429.0 | 450.9 | 4.6% |
| Europe | 462.6 | 456.3 | 466.8 | 469.6 | 473.9 | 481.3 | 490.2 | 500.5 | 512.3 | 525.8 | 541.0 | 558.0 | 577.0 | 2.9% |
| Asia Pacific | 182.6 | 187.3 | 199.2 | 208.4 | 218.6 | 230.9 | 244.5 | 259.5 | 276.2 | 294.8 | 315.3 | 338.2 | 363.7 | 7.0% |
| Latin America | 48.0 | 47.9 | 49.7 | 50.7 | 51.8 | 53.3 | 55.0 | 56.9 | 59.1 | 61.4 | 64.0 | 66.9 | 70.1 | 4.3% |
| MEA | 26.0 | 26.9 | 28.6 | 29.7 | 30.6 | 31.6 | 32.4 | 33.1 | 33.6 | 33.9 | 33.9 | 33.7 | 33.1 | 0.0% |
| Overall | 1,016.6 | 1,016.6 | 1,054.2 | 1,075.4 | 1,100.0 | 1,132.8 | 1,169.6 | 1,210.6 | 1,256.3 | 1,307.1 | 1,363.5 | 1,425.8 | 1,494.8 | 4.3% |
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