UK Biodegradable Plastic Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The biodegradable plastic market in UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,520.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 16.8% is expected of UK biodegradable plastic market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$512.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,520.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
16.8%
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UK

UK biodegradable plastic market highlights

  • The UK biodegradable plastic market generated a revenue of USD 512.4 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1,520.0 million by 2030.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.8% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, starch based was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Starch Based is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Biodegradable plastic market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 512.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,520.0 million
Growth rate16.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentStarch based
Fastest growing segmentStarch Based
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationStarch Based, PLA, PBS, PBAT, PHA, Polycaprolactone


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 7.3% of the global biodegradable plastic market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Europe, Germany biodegradable plastic market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • France is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 1,399.1 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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UK biodegradable plastic market outlook

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Starch based was the largest segment with a revenue share of 41.51% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK biodegradable plastic market based on starch based, pla, pbs, pbat, pha, polycaprolactone covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The growing consumption of plastics and plastic products across several industries, including packaging and textile, is resulting in the rise of plastic waste in the country. 

Rising concerns among consumers regarding plastic waste and environmental health are likely to drive the demand for biodegradable plastics across the UK.

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UK biodegradable plastic market size, by product, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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