U.S. Biodegradable Plastic Films Market Size & Outlook

The biodegradable plastic films market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 249.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.5% is expected of the United States biodegradable plastic films market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$183.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$249.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.5%
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U.S. biodegradable plastic films market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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U.S. biodegradable plastic films market highlights

  • The U.S. biodegradable plastic films market generated a revenue of USD 183.6 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 249.5 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, starch blends was the largest revenue generating type in 2023.
  • Starch Blends is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Biodegradable plastic films market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 183.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 249.5 million
Growth rate4.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentStarch blends
Fastest growing segmentStarch Blends
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationStarch Blends, Polylactic Acid, Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), Polybutylene succinate (PBS), Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), Others (Cellulose Films)
Key market players worldwideBasf SE, Kingfa Technology, Cortec Corporation, Futamura, BioBag International, Plastchim-T, Clondalkin Group, Tipa, Brentwood Industries


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 16.2% of the global biodegradable plastic films market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. biodegradable plastic films market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • U.S. is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 249.5 million by 2030.

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Starch blends was the largest segment with a revenue share of 41.61% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. 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.


The U.S. biodegradable plastics market is expected to rise significantly over the forecast period on account of the growing demand for bio-based packaging in the medical, food, and consumer goods sectors.

Biodegradable plastics such as PLA and PBT have higher tensile strength, are eco-friendly, and are convenient for use as compared to conventional plastics. As a result, the demand for biodegradable plastics is projected to propel over the forecast period.

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