Global Compostable Plastics Market Size & Outlook
Global compostable plastics market, 2018-2030 (US$M)
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Global compostable plastics market highlights
- The global compostable plastics market generated a revenue of USD 2,735.7 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 5,119.8 million by 2030.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 10.3% by 2030.
- In terms of segment, starch blends accounted for a revenue of USD 1,258.4 million in 2024.
- Polylactic Acid 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 2024.
- Country-wise, China is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
Global data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 2,735.7 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 5,119.8 million |
| Growth rate | 10.3% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Starch blends |
| Fastest growing segment | Polylactic Acid |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year for estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast period covered | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Polylactic Acid, Starch Blends, PBAT, PBS |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 28.6% of the global compostable plastics market in 2024.
- By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- By country, China is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 259.3 million by 2030.
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Compostable Plastics Market Scope
Compostable Plastics Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NatureWorks | View profile | 501-1000 | Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States, North America | http://www.natureworksllc.com |
| Entec Polymers | View profile | 251-500 | Orlando, Florida, United States, North America | http://entecpolymers.com |
| Sulzer AG | View profile | 13300 | Neuwiesenstrasse 15, Winterthur, Switzerland, 8401 | https://www.sulzer.com |
| Corbion NV | View profile | 2727 | Piet Heinkade 127, Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands, 1019 GM | https://www.corbion.com |
| Mitsubishi Corp | View profile | 105267 | Mitsubishi Shoji Building 3-1, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8086 | https://www.mitsubishicorp.com |
| Evonik Industries AG | View profile | 33409 | Rellinghauser Strasse 1-11, Essen, NW, Germany, 45128 | https://www.evonik.com |
| Basf SE | View profile | 111855 | Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 | https://www.basf.com |
Global compostable plastics market outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to compostable plastics market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Starch blends was the largest segment with a revenue share of 46% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global compostable plastics market based on polylactic acid, starch blends, pbat, pbs covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
- Global Compostable Plastics Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
- Polylactic Acid
- Starch Blends
- PBAT
- PBS
- Others
- Global Compostable Plastics End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
- Packaging
- Agriculture
- Consumer goods
- Textile
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Others
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