Global Biodegradable Plastic Market Size & Outlook

The biodegradable plastic industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 23,544.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 18.9% is expected of the worldwide biodegradable plastic industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$7,016.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$23,544.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
18.9%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global biodegradable plastic market highlights

  • The global biodegradable plastic market generated a revenue of USD 7,016.4 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 23,544.6 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 18.9% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, starch based accounted for a revenue of USD 2,895.5 million in 2023.
  • Starch Based is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Europe was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, UK is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 7,016.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 23,544.6 million
Growth rate18.9% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentStarch based
Fastest growing segmentStarch Based
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationStarch Based, PLA, PBS, PBAT, PHA, Polycaprolactone

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 29.5% of the global biodegradable plastic market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, UK is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,520.0 million by 2030.

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Biodegradable Plastic Market Scope

Biodegradable plastic market segmentation & scope
PLA
PBS
PHA
Polyethylene
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Polyamide
Polytrimethylene Terephthalate
Others
Others
Automotive & Transportation
Building & Construction

Biodegradable Plastic Market Companies

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Global biodegradable plastic market outlook

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Starch based was the largest segment with a revenue share of 41.27% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global biodegradable plastic market based on starch based, pla, pbs, pbat, pha, polycaprolactone covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Biodegradable Plastic Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Starch Based
    • PLA
    • PBS
    • PBAT
    • PHA
    • Polycaprolactone
    • Polyethylene
    • Polyethylene Terephthalate
    • Polyamide
    • Polytrimethylene Terephthalate
    • Others
  • Global Biodegradable Plastic Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Packaging
    • Agriculture
    • Consumer goods
    • Textile
    • Others
    • Automotive & Transportation
    • Building & Construction

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