Europe Co2-based Plastics Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The co2-based plastics market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,599.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 10.4% is expected of Europe co2-based plastics market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$887.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,599.5
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
10.4%
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Europe co2-based plastics market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Europe co2-based plastics market highlights

  • The Europe co2-based plastics market generated a revenue of USD 887.7 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, polycarbonates was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
  • Polypropylene Carbonate (PPC) is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Germany is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.


Europe data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 887.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,599.5 million
Growth rate10.4% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentPolycarbonates
Fastest growing segmentPolypropylene Carbonate (PPC)
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPolycarbonates, Polyurethanes, Polypropylene Carbonate (PPC), Polyethylene Carbonate (PEC), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 29.2% of the global co2-based plastics market in 2024.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,143.4 million by 2030.

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CO2-based Plastics Market outlook Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Newlight Technologies View profile 101-250 Huntington Beach, California, United States, North America http://newlight.com
NatureWorks View profile 501-1000 Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States, North America http://www.natureworksllc.com
LanzaTech Global Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A View profile 414 8045 Lamon Avenue, Suite 400, Skokie, IL, United States, 60077 https://www.lanzatech.com
Avantium NV View profile 249 Zekeringstraat 29-31, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1014 BV https://www.avantium.com
LG Chem View profile 10001+ Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Asia https://www.lgchem.com
Covestro AG View profile 17520 Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 60, Leverkusen, NW, Germany, 51373 https://www.covestro.com/en

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Polycarbonates was the largest segment with a revenue share of 67.33% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe co2-based plastics market based on polycarbonates, polyurethanes, polypropylene carbonate (ppc), polyethylene carbonate (pec), polyethylene terephthalate (pet) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Europe’s CO₂-based plastics market is being propelled by some of the world’s most stringent carbon neutrality regulations, making sustainable material adoption a top priority for industries. 

The European Green Deal, coupled with the Fit for 55 legislative package, has established aggressive carbon reduction targets, compelling manufacturers to explore alternative, low-carbon feedstocks such as CO₂-derived polymers. 

The Emissions Trading System (ETS) is further pressuring high-emission industries, including petrochemicals and packaging, to invest in sustainable material innovation to offset regulatory costs.

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