Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market report segments the industry into By Material Type (Starch Blends, Polylactic Acid (PLA), Poly(Butylene Adipate-co-Terephthalate) (PBAT), Polybutylene Succinate (PBS), Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), Other Material Types), By Packaging Type (Flexible Packaging, Rigid Packaging), By End-use Industries (Food, Beverage, Foodservice Packaging, and more), and By Geography.

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Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Size

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Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Analysis

The Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market size is estimated at USD 3.01 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 7.70 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 20.67% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

With consumer awareness of environmental issues peaking, the demand for sustainable products has surged. Biodegradable plastic packaging materials, including Starch Blends, Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polybutylene Succinate (PBS), and Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), are now becoming increasingly common in food service, adorning everything from disposable tableware and plates to coffee cups and containers.

  • Data from the United States Census Bureau, released in March 2024, reveals that 2023 marked a milestone for the United States, with retail food service sales hitting an unprecedented USD 8.33 trillion. As sustainability increasingly shapes consumer purchasing choices, this momentum is poised to bolster the biodegradable plastics sector even further.
  • As environmental concerns reach a critical point, industries worldwide are implementing sustainability initiatives to reduce pollution. The food service industry, which has long relied on single-use plastics and foam products, is undergoing a significant transformation. Businesses are shifting toward compostable and biodegradable alternatives to meet regulatory requirements and evolving consumer preferences.
  • Biodegradable plastics are emerging as a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics, addressing critical environmental challenges while offering enhanced functionality for diverse packaging applications across industries such as food, e-commerce, and healthcare. With growing environmental awareness and the pressing need to mitigate plastic waste, researchers and manufacturers are introducing advanced materials that not only match the performance of conventional plastics but also deliver substantial environmental benefits.
  • The biodegradable bioplastic packaging market is encountering significant challenges as alternative materials such as paper, metal, and conventional non-biodegradable plastics gain market traction. While biodegradable bioplastics provide clear environmental advantages by reducing long-term waste and decreasing reliance on fossil fuels, these alternatives are intensifying competitive pressures due to their established supply chains, cost efficiency, and proven performance characteristics.
  • Paper-based packaging represents a key competitive threat. Its renewable, recyclable nature and widespread acceptance make it a preferred choice across various packaging applications. Technological advancements in paper processing and coating have enhanced its barrier properties and durability, enabling it to compete in sectors requiring moisture and grease resistance.

Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Industry Overview

The biodegradable packaging market is consolidated, with market incumbents, such as Amcor PLC, Bio Futura, FKuR, BASF SE, and Singular Solutions Inc., among others, operating in the market. Sustainable competitive advantage can be gained through innovation in design, technology, and application. The market has a moderately high level of barriers to exit, a high preference for established brands, moderate level of advertising expense. Overall, the competitive rivalry is expected to be high and is expected to remain the same during the forecast period.

The global biodegradable plastic packaging market offers low barriers to entry for new players. However, the need to handle high volume requirements and the ecosystem requires a constant reach within the supply chain to support the disposal to facilitate degradability.

Regulatory compliance related to food safety, hygiene, and environmental sustainability is one of the biggest challenges. Additionally, the large capital requirement to enter the production and low product differentiation in packaging are imposing a threat for new players to enter the market. However, medium supplier accessibility and undemanding regulation are expected to facilitate the entry of new players. Overall, the threat of new entrants is also expected to be moderate.

Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Leaders

  1. Bio Packaging Films

  2. Cortec Corporation

  3. Folietec Kunststoffwerk AG

  4. Futamara Group

  5. Hubei HYF Packaging Co., Ltd.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market News

  • November 2024: Fortum Recycling & Waste developed INGA, a biodegradable plastic produced entirely from CO₂. INGA transforms CO₂ emissions into raw materials for plastic production, offering a fossil-free alternative that does not generate microplastics. The material belongs to the PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) family of biodegradable plastics, with adaptable mechanical properties that enhance its versatility.
  • October 2024: Taghleef Industries inaugurated its latest Innovation Center in San Giorgio di Nogaro, Italy. This center is poised to drive the ideation, development, and refinement of innovative biodegradable film solutions. Designed with ample room for future expansion, the center highlights Taghleef's commitment to sustained growth and reinforces its stature as a global industry frontrunner.

Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 4.3 Industry Ecosystem Analysis
  • 4.4 Industry Standards and Regulations
    • 4.4.1 Food Contact Material Regulations and Standards by Region
  • 4.5 Innovations in Biodegradable and Bio-Based Plastic Packaging
  • 4.6 Comparative Analysis: Plastic Packaging vs Biodegradable Plastic Packaging

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Growing demand for biodegradable plastics packaging in foodservice industry
    • 5.1.2 Innovations in biodegradable plastics and their packaging applications
  • 5.2 Market Challenge
    • 5.2.1 Increased relevance of alternate materials such as paper, metal, non- biodegradable plastics, etc.

6. BIOPLASTICS - PRODUCTION LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Production Statistics for Bioplastics
  • 6.2 Production Data by Resin Type
  • 6.3 Production Data by Region

7. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 7.1 By Material Type
    • 7.1.1 Starch Blends
    • 7.1.2 Polylactic Acid (PLA)
    • 7.1.3 Poly(Butylene Adipate-co-Terephthalate) (PBAT)
    • 7.1.4 Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)
    • 7.1.5 Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
    • 7.1.6 Other Material Types
  • 7.2 By Packaging Type
    • 7.2.1 Flexible Packaging
    • 7.2.1.1 Bags and Pouches
    • 7.2.1.2 Other Flexible Packaging Types (films, wraps)
    • 7.2.2 Rigid Packaging
    • 7.2.2.1 Tableware
    • 7.2.2.2 Trays and Bowls
    • 7.2.2.3 Food Containers
    • 7.2.2.4 Coffee Cups and Pods
    • 7.2.2.5 Other Rigid Packaging Types
  • 7.3 By End-use Industries
    • 7.3.1 Food
    • 7.3.2 Beverage
    • 7.3.3 Foodservice Packaging
    • 7.3.4 Personal Care and Home Care
    • 7.3.5 Pharmaceutical
    • 7.3.6 Other End-use Industries
  • 7.4 By Geography***
    • 7.4.1 North America
    • 7.4.1.1 United States
    • 7.4.1.2 Canada
    • 7.4.2 Europe
    • 7.4.2.1 France
    • 7.4.2.2 Germany
    • 7.4.2.3 Italy
    • 7.4.2.4 Spain
    • 7.4.2.5 United Kingdom
    • 7.4.2.6 Russia
    • 7.4.3 Asia
    • 7.4.3.1 China
    • 7.4.3.2 India
    • 7.4.3.3 Japan
    • 7.4.4 Australia and New Zealand
    • 7.4.5 Latin America
    • 7.4.6 Middle East and Africa
    • 7.4.6.1 United Arab Emirates

8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 8.1 Company Profiles
    • 8.1.1 Bio Packaging Films
    • 8.1.2 Cortec Corporation
    • 8.1.3 Folietec Kunststoffwerk AG
    • 8.1.4 Futamara Group
    • 8.1.5 Hubei HYF Packaging Co., Ltd.
    • 8.1.6 Kuraray Co., Ltd.
    • 8.1.7 Taghleef Industries
    • 8.1.8 Plascon Industries
    • 8.1.9 BioBag International AS
    • 8.1.10 Groupe Barbier
    • 8.1.11 Bio Futura
    • 8.1.12 Plabottles.eu (Global Solutions B.V.)
    • 8.1.13 FKuR Kunststoff GmbH
    • 8.1.14 good natured Products Inc.
    • 8.1.15 Amcor plc
    • 8.1.16 Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
    • 8.1.17 Singular Solutions Inc.
    • 8.1.18 Vektropack
    • 8.1.19 Tetra Pak International S.A.
    • 8.1.20 BASF SE
    • 8.1.21 NatureWorks, LLC
    • 8.1.22 Biogreen Biotech
    • 8.1.23 Sealed Air Corporation
    • 8.1.24 ALPLA Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co. KG
    • 8.1.25 Transcontinental Inc.
    • 8.1.26 Biome Bioplastics
  • *List Not Exhaustive
  • 8.2 List of Biodegradable Plastic Consumers by End-Use Industries

9. EVOLVING TRENDS IN THE FOODSERVICE/HORECA SECTOR

10. EMERGING INDUSTRY TRENDS

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Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Industry Segmentation

The study provides market revenue (USD) based on material type, packaging type, and end-use industries. This report analyzes the factors that impact geopolitical developments in the market studied based on the prevalent base scenarios, key themes, and end-use industries-related demand cycles. 

Industry experts and organizations provide volume data for biodegradable plastic packaging products. This data serves as the basis for tracking the market, with the primary metric being the production volume of raw materials utilized in manufacturing finished biodegradable plastic packaging products. Revenue is calculated by factoring in the raw material price and production volume. The derived cost represents the price of the finished product, excluding additional service costs such as printing, transportation, and other related expenses.

The biodegradable plastic packaging market is segmented by material type (starch blends, polylactic acid (PLA), poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), polybutylene succinate (PBS), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), other material types), by packaging type (flexible packaging [bags and pouches, other flexible packaging types [films, wraps], rigid packaging [tableware, trays and bowls, food containers, coffee cups and pods, other rigid packaging types]), by end-use industries (food, beverage, foodservice packaging, personal care and home care, pharmaceutical, other end-use industries), by Geography (North America [United States, Canada], Europe [France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Russia, Rest of Europe], Asia Pacific [China, India, Japan, Rest of Asia Pacific], Latin America, Middle East and Africa [United Arab Emirates, Rest of Middle East and Africa]). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value in (USD) for all the above segments.

By Material Type Starch Blends
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Poly(Butylene Adipate-co-Terephthalate) (PBAT)
Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
Other Material Types
By Packaging Type Flexible Packaging Bags and Pouches
Other Flexible Packaging Types (films, wraps)
Rigid Packaging Tableware
Trays and Bowls
Food Containers
Coffee Cups and Pods
Other Rigid Packaging Types
By End-use Industries Food
Beverage
Foodservice Packaging
Personal Care and Home Care
Pharmaceutical
Other End-use Industries
By Geography*** North America United States
Canada
Europe France
Germany
Italy
Spain
United Kingdom
Russia
Asia China
India
Japan
Australia and New Zealand
Latin America
Middle East and Africa United Arab Emirates
By Material Type
Starch Blends
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Poly(Butylene Adipate-co-Terephthalate) (PBAT)
Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
Other Material Types
By Packaging Type
Flexible Packaging Bags and Pouches
Other Flexible Packaging Types (films, wraps)
Rigid Packaging Tableware
Trays and Bowls
Food Containers
Coffee Cups and Pods
Other Rigid Packaging Types
By End-use Industries
Food
Beverage
Foodservice Packaging
Personal Care and Home Care
Pharmaceutical
Other End-use Industries
By Geography***
North America United States
Canada
Europe France
Germany
Italy
Spain
United Kingdom
Russia
Asia China
India
Japan
Australia and New Zealand
Latin America
Middle East and Africa United Arab Emirates
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Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Research FAQs

How big is the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market?

The Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 3.01 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 20.67% to reach USD 7.70 billion by 2030.

What is the current Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market size?

In 2025, the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 3.01 billion.

Who are the key players in Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market?

Bio Packaging Films, Cortec Corporation, Folietec Kunststoffwerk AG, Futamara Group and Hubei HYF Packaging Co., Ltd. are the major companies operating in the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market.

What years does this Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market size was estimated at USD 2.39 billion. The report covers the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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