Summary

In terms of value, the biodegradable plastic additives market is estimated to grow from USD 1.49 billion in 2024 to USD 2.20 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.1%. The single-use plastic biodegradable standards are the leading drivers of the biodegradable plastic additives market because the government has put hard regulations in place against plastic pollution. Single-use plastics such as bags, cutlery, and packaging have already been counted as some of the significant evils causing environmental hazards due to their high non-degradable nature. Regulatory frameworks and standards such as EN 13432, ASTM D6400, and ISO have very specific criteria according to which plastics must meet biodegradability and composability standards. These standards compel the production of bioplastic additives, which accelerate biodegradation of plastics in their respective environments without leaving adverse residues.

“Bio-based plasticizers type was the largest type of biodegradable plastic additives market, in terms of value, in 2023.”
In 2023, bio-based plasticizers dominated the market share in the biodegradable plastic additives market as renewable origin, eco-friendliness, and improved performance. These plasticizers from natural sources such as vegetable oils and plant-based derivatives are made to provide excellent enhancement in flexibility, durability, and processability of biodegradable plastics without sacrificing biodegradability. Increasing environmental concerns and harsh restrictions on petroleum-based plasticizers have forced their use. Industries like packaging, and consumer goods prefer one of these bio-based alternatives due to the lower toxicity and carbon footprints that they exhibit.
“Packaging was the fastest growing end-use industry of biodegradable plastic additives market, during forecast period”
The fastest growing segment for the biodegradable plastic additives market is the packaging segment due to the increasing trend of using high quality advanced biodegradable plastic additives. The packaging segment will have the highest speed of growth within the biodegradable plastic additives market due to the further expanding demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions caused by increasing environmental concerns and stringent regulations against single-use plastics. Use of biodegradable plastics by blending additives can prove to be best suited for food, beverage, and e-commerce packaging, as it is the most-preferred option of green alternatives in these areas. A growing emphasis on the importance of eco-friendly packaging as a means of promoting consumer awareness on plastic pollution and business sustainability are swaying consumer preferences more toward the green pack.
“The Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region, in terms of value, during the forecast period in the biodegradable plastic additives market.”
The Asia Pacific is estimated to account for the fastest-growing region in the biodegradable plastics additives. The rapid rise industrialization and increasing concern for a clean environment encouraged many governments to implement stringent regulations for reducing the usage of single-use plastics measurement in this region; countries such as China, India, and Japan have instituted measures to help promote more use of eco-friendly materials that will, therefore, increase demand for biodegradable plastics and their additives. Moreover, the ever-increasing population along with the growing consumption of packaged goods, especially among food and beverages as well as consumer products, has led to an increasing need for sustainable alternatives in the region. Moreover, high investments in research and development, as well as the presence of key manufacturers, are contributing to the increasing growth of the region, which really drives the world market.

• By Company Type: Tier 1 - 55%, Tier 2 - 25%, and Tier 20%
• By Designation: Directors - 50%, Managers - 30%, and Others - 20%
• By Region: North America - 40%, Europe - 35%, Asia Pacific - 20%, RoW - 5%,

The key players profiled in the report include Cargill Inc. (US), DIC Corporation (Japan), ADEKA Corporation (Japan), Croda International Plc (UK), Stora Enso (Finland), UPM-Kymmene OYJ (Finland), Clariant AG (Switzerland), Borregaard AS (Norway), Corbion N.V. (Netherlands), Avient Corporation (US), and others.

Research Coverage
This report segments the market for biodegradable plastic additives based on chemistry type, type, end-use industry, and region and provides estimations of volume (Units) and value (USD Million) for the overall market size across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, services, and key strategies, associated with the market for biodegradable plastic additives.
Reasons to Buy this Report
This research report is focused on various levels of analysis — industry analysis (industry trends), market share analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the biodegradable plastic additives market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
• Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on biodegradable plastic additives offered by top players in the global market

• Analysis of key drivers: (integration with bioplastics growth, biodegradability standards in single-use plastics, focus on food safety and non-toxicity), restraints (lack of established supply chains, limited feedstock availability and competition), opportunities (customization for high-performance applications, government incentives and subsidies), and challenges (competition from fossil-based alternatives) influencing the growth of biodegradable plastic additives market.

• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product launches in the biodegradable plastic additives market.

• Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets — the report analyzes the markets for biodegradable plastic additives across regions.

• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped regions, and recent developments in the global biodegradable plastic additives market

• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the biodegradable plastic additives market

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION 26
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES 26
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 26
1.3 STUDY SCOPE 27
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE 27
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 28
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED 31
1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED 31
1.3.5 UNIT CONSIDERED 31
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS 31
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 32
2.1 RESEARCH DATA 32
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 33
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources 33
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 33
2.1.2.1 Key primary participants 34
2.1.2.2 Key data from primary sources 34
2.1.2.3 Key industry insights 35
2.1.2.4 Breakdown of interviews with experts 35
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 36
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 36
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION 37
2.4 GROWTH FORECAST 39
2.4.1 SUPPLY SIDE 39
2.4.2 DEMAND SIDE 40
2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS 41
2.6 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS 41
2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT 41
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 42
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 46
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC
ADDITIVES MARKET 46
4.2 EUROPE: BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC ADDITIVES MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
AND COUNTRY 46
4.3 BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC ADDITIVES MARKET, BY REGION 47
4.4 BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC ADDITIVES MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY VS. REGION 47
4.5 BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC ADDITIVES MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY 48
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 49
5.1 INTRODUCTION 49
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 49
5.2.1 DRIVERS 50
5.2.1.1 Rising demand for bioplastics 50
5.2.1.2 Biodegradability standards in single-use plastics 50
5.2.1.3 Focus on food safety and non-toxicity 50
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS 51
5.2.2.1 Lack of established supply chains 51
5.2.2.2 Limited feedstock availability and competition 51
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 51
5.2.3.1 Customization for high-performance applications 51
5.2.3.2 Government incentives and subsidies 52
5.2.4 CHALLENGES 52
5.2.4.1 Competition from fossil-based alternatives 52
5.3 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 53
5.3.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS 53
5.3.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES 54
5.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS 54
5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS 54
5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY 54
5.4 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA 55
5.4.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS 55
5.4.2 BUYING CRITERIA 56
5.5 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS 57
5.5.1 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST 57
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS 58
6.1 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS 58
6.2 PRICING ANALYSIS 59
6.2.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS,
BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2023 59
6.2.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION, 2021–2029 60
6.3 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 61
6.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS 61
6.5 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS 63
6.5.1 DEVELOPMENT OF BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS USING BIO-WASTE ADDITIVES 63
6.5.2 DEVELOPMENT OF BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICIZERS 63
6.5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL POLYMER INDUSTRIES (EPI) AND ENZYME-BASED ADDITIVES 64
 
6.6 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS 64
6.6.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES 64
6.6.1.1 Enzymatic synthesis technology 64
6.6.1.2 Polymer functionalization technology 65
6.6.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES 65
6.6.2.1 Microbial fermentation technology 65
6.7 TRADE ANALYSIS 65
6.7.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 391390) 66
6.7.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 391390) 67
6.8 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE 68
6.8.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 69
6.8.2 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 70
6.8.2.1 Labelling and Certification Standards 70
6.8.2.2 Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 70
6.8.2.3 Recycling and Waste Management 70
6.8.2.4 Bans and Regulations on Conventional Plastics 70
6.9 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025 71
6.10 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO 71
6.11 PATENT ANALYSIS 72
6.11.1 APPROACH 72
6.11.2 DOCUMENT TYPES 72
6.11.3 TOP APPLICANTS 73
6.11.4 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS 76
6.12 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC ADDITIVES MARKET 76
7 BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC ADDITIVES MARKET, BY POLYMER TYPE 78
7.1 INTRODUCTION 78
7.2 POLYHYDROXYALKANOATES (PHA) 78
7.3 POLYLACTIC ACID (PLA) 78
7.4 POLYBUTYLENE SUCCINATE (PBS) 78
7.5 POLYBUTYLENE ADIPATE TEREPHTHALATE (PBAT) 79
7.6 STARCH BLENDS 79
7.7 OTHER BIO-BASED POLYMERS 79
8 BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC ADDITIVES MARKET, BY CHEMISTRY TYPE 80
8.1 INTRODUCTION 81
8.2 BIO-BASED AROMATIC 83
8.2.1 STRUCTURAL RIGIDITY AND EXCELLENT THERMAL AND CHEMICAL RESISTANCE TO DRIVE MARKET 83
8.2.2 LIGNIN-BASED 85
8.2.2.1 Excellent thermal stability to drive market 85
8.2.3 MONOMERS & OLIGOMERS 86
8.2.3.1 Growing demand for high-quality biodegradable plastics to
drive market 86
8.3 BIO-BASED NON-AROMATIC 88
8.3.1 DEMAND FOR SAFER AND NON-TOXIC MATERIALS IN CONSUMER
PRODUCTS TO DRIVE MARKET 88
8.3.2 BIO-BASED ALIPHATIC 90
8.3.2.1 Innovations in bio-based feedstock technologies to drive market 90
8.3.3 OTHER NON-AROMATIC 91
8.3.3.1 Environmentally friendly feature and versatility to drive demand 91
9 BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC ADDITIVES MARKET, BY TYPE 94
9.1 INTRODUCTION 95
9.2 BIO-BASED PLASTICIZERS 97
9.2.1 INCREASING PRODUCTION OF PVC IN DEVELOPING REGIONS TO DRIVE MARKET 97
9.3 BIO-BASED STABILIZERS 99
9.3.1 DEMAND FOR SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS TO DRIVE MARKET 99
9.4 BIO-BASED FLAME RETARDANTS 100
9.4.1 MEETING EVOLVING FIRE SAFETY PROTOCOLS TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH 100
9.5 BIO-BASED ANTISTATIC AGENTS 102
9.5.1 EXTENSIVE APPLICATION OF BIO-BASED ANTISTATIC AGENTS IN PROTECTING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TO DRIVE MARKET 102
9.6 BIO-BASED ANTIMICROBIAL ADDITIVES 104
9.6.1 RISING HEALTH AND HYGIENE AWARENESS TO DRIVE DEMAND 104
9.7 BIO-BASED IMPACT MODIFIERS 106
9.7.1 GROWING AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY TO FUEL DEMAND 106
9.8 OTHER TYPES 108
10 BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC ADDITIVES MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY 110
10.1 INTRODUCTION 111
10.2 CONSUMER GOODS 113
10.2.1 INCREASING DEMAND FROM PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETIC INDUSTRY
TO DRIVE MARKET 113
10.3 PACKAGING 115
10.3.1 GROWING POPULATION IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES TO DRIVE DEMAND 115
10.4 ELECTRONICS 116
10.4.1 TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN BIODEGRADABLE ADDITIVES
TO DRIVE MARKET 116
10.5 HEALTHCARE 118
10.5.1 RISING DEMAND FOR SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS
TO DRIVE DEMAND 118
10.6 TEXTILES 120
10.6.1 CONSUMER PREFERENCES TOWARD ECO-FRIENDLY TEXTILES
TO FUEL DEMAND 120
10.7 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES 122
11 BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC ADDITIVES MARKET, BY REGION 124
11.1 INTRODUCTION 125
11.2 ASIA PACIFIC 127
11.2.1 CHINA 134
11.2.1.1 Accelerating industrial growth to drive market 134
11.2.2 INDIA 136
11.2.2.1 Advancing plastic technology to fuel market growth 136
11.2.3 JAPAN 138
11.2.3.1 Dynamic manufacturing sector to drive market 138
11.2.4 SOUTH KOREA 140
11.2.4.1 Growing electronics industry to drive market 140
11.3 EUROPE 142
11.3.1 GERMANY 149
11.3.1.1 Stringent government regulations to boost demand 149
11.3.2 UK 151
11.3.2.1 Growing investment in R&D to boost market 151
11.3.3 ITALY 153
11.3.3.1 Growing demand for consumer products to boost market 153
11.3.4 FRANCE 155
11.3.4.1 Increased consumption of packaged food to drive market 155
11.3.5 SPAIN 157
11.3.5.1 Preference for green technology to boost market 157
11.4 NORTH AMERICA 159
11.4.1 US 167
11.4.1.1 Population growth and changing lifestyles to drive market 167
11.4.2 CANADA 168
11.4.2.1 Growing demand for high-performance biodegradable plastics
to fuel market growth 168
11.4.3 MEXICO 170
11.4.3.1 High growth of packaging industry to drive demand 170
11.5 SOUTH AMERICA 172
11.5.1 BRAZIL 180
11.5.1.1 Robust packaging industry to drive market 180
11.5.2 ARGENTINA 181
11.5.2.1 Growing consumer goods segment to drive market 181
11.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 183
11.6.1 GCC COUNTRIES 190
11.6.1.1 Saudi Arabia 191
11.6.1.1.1 Tax concessions and eco-tourism to drive market 191
 
11.6.2 SOUTH AFRICA 193
11.6.2.1 Growing manufacturing sector to present immense growth opportunities 193
12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 196
12.1 INTRODUCTION 196
12.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN 196
12.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023 198
12.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2019–2023 200
12.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 201
12.5.1 STARS 201
12.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS 201
12.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS 201
12.5.4 PARTICIPANTS 201
12.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 203
12.5.5.1 Company footprint 203
12.5.5.2 Region footprint 204
12.5.5.3 Polymer type footprint 205
12.5.5.4 Chemistry type footprint 206
12.5.5.5 Type footprint 207
12.5.5.6 End-use industry footprint 208
12.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 209
12.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES 209
12.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES 209
12.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES 209
12.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS 209
12.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 211
12.6.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs 211
12.6.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs 211
12.7 PRODUCT COMPARISON ANALYSIS 212
12.8 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS 213
12.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 214
12.9.1 DEALS 214
13 COMPANY PROFILES 215
13.1 KEY PLAYERS 215
13.1.1 CARGILL INC. 215
13.1.1.1 Business overview 215
13.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 215
13.1.1.3 Recent developments 216
13.1.1.3.1 Deals 216
 
13.1.1.4 MnM view 216
13.1.1.4.1 Key strengths/Right to win 216
13.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices 216
13.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses/Competitive threats 216
13.1.2 DIC CORPORATION 217
13.1.2.1 Business overview 217
13.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 218
13.1.2.3 MnM view 219
13.1.2.3.1 Key strengths/Right to win 219
13.1.2.3.2 Strategic choices 219
13.1.2.3.3 Weaknesses/Competitive threats 219
13.1.3 ADEKA CORPORATION 220
13.1.3.1 Business overview 220
13.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 221
13.1.3.3 MnM view 222
13.1.3.3.1 Key strengths/Right to win 222
13.1.3.3.2 Strategic choices 222
13.1.3.3.3 Weaknesses/Competitive threats 222
13.1.4 CRODA INTERNATIONAL PLC 223
13.1.4.1 Business overview 223
13.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 224
13.1.4.3 MnM view 225
13.1.4.3.1 Key strengths/Right to win 225
13.1.4.3.2 Strategic choices 225
13.1.4.3.3 Weaknesses/Competitive threats 225
13.1.5 STORA ENSO 226
13.1.5.1 Business overview 226
13.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 227
13.1.5.3 MnM view 228
13.1.5.3.1 Key strengths/Right to win 228
13.1.5.3.2 Strategic choices 228
13.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses/Competitive threats 228
13.1.6 UPM-KYMMENE OYJ 229
13.1.6.1 Business overview 229
13.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 230
13.1.7 BORREGAARD AS 231
13.1.7.1 Business overview 231
13.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 232
13.1.8 CLARIANT AG 233
13.1.8.1 Business overview 233
13.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 234
 
13.1.9 CORBION N.V. 235
13.1.9.1 Business overview 235
13.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 236
13.1.10 AVIENT CORPORATION 237
13.1.10.1 Business overview 237
13.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 238
13.2 OTHER PLAYERS 239
13.2.1 VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS 239
13.2.2 DOMTAR CORPORATION 239
13.2.3 CATHAY BIOTECH INC. 240
13.2.4 LANXESS AG 240
13.2.5 EMERY OLEOCHEMICALS 241
13.2.6 PLÁSTICOS COMPUESTOS S.A. 241
13.2.7 GREEN DOT HOLDINGS LLC 242
13.2.8 ARKEMA 242
13.2.9 FRX INNOVATIONS, INC. 243
13.2.10 BIOSPHERE PLASTIC LLC 243
13.2.11 LIFELINE TECHNOLOGIES 244
13.2.12 BIO-TEC ENVIRONMENTAL 244
13.2.13 LAVEEK ADDCHEM 245
13.2.14 MICROBAN INTERNATIONAL 245
13.2.15 MATRÌCA S.P.A. 246
14 ADJACENT AND RELATED MARKETS 247
14.1 INTRODUCTION 247
14.2 LIMITATIONS 247
14.3 PLASTIC ADDITIVES MARKET 247
14.3.1 MARKET DEFINITION 247
14.3.2 MARKET OVERVIEW 247
14.4 PLASTIC ADDITIVES MARKET, BY REGION 248
15 APPENDIX 252
15.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 252
15.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 255
15.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS 257
15.4 RELATED REPORTS 257
15.5 AUTHOR DETAILS 258