The global bioplastic composites market size was around USD 10.4 billion in 2020 and is projected to expand at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period, 2021 – 2028. The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing demand for packaging in various industry verticals.
Bioplastic composites are materials that are derived from renewable feedstock such as corn, sugarcane, and cellulose. These composites are sustainable materials that possess the potential to reduce significant amount of carbon dioxide emissions. Bioplastics are utilized in several industries, including packaging, flexible packaging, textiles, consumer goods, agriculture, construction, electrical, and electronics. Governments across the globe are adopting favourable regulations and policies to promote sustainability and biodegradability of bioplastics composites.

The eco-friendly nature of the bioplastic composites and abundant availability of renewable raw material sources are driving the growth of the market. Rising consumer awareness about the use of bioplastic composites is expected to spur the demand for eco-friendly products. Government state bodies in Asia-Pacific have imposed various policies that encourages the use of bioplastic composites, which fuel the growth of the bioplastic composites market.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- High consumer acceptance of bioplastic composites and stringent government policies that favor the use of bioplastics composites are encouraging various industries to use bioplastic composites, fuelling the growth of the market.
- Increasing corporate social responsibility(CSR), declining dependency on petroleum resources for the production of polymers, and rising R&D activities to develop advanced bioplastic composites are anticipated to provide lucrative opportunities for the market growth.
- Easy availability of raw materials has reduced the prices of the same, boosting the growth of the market
- High cost and limited benefits of bioplastic composites as compared to synthetics composites can serve as major hindrance to the bioplastic composites market.
Scope of Bioplastic Composites Market Report
The report on the global bioplastic composites market research report includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets.
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Details
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Report Title
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Bioplastic Composites Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2020
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Historic Data
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2018–2019
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Forecast Period
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2021–2028
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Segmentation
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Types (Natural Polymers and Synthetic Polymers), Fiber Types (Wood Fiber Composites and Non-wood Fiber Composites), Applications (Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Aerospace & Defense, Consumer Goods, and Others)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Arkema, Mitsubishi Plastics, Huntsman Corporation, BASF, Toray Industries, Natureworks, Corbion, DowDupont, Solvay, and Braskem
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Global Smart Bioplastic Composite Market Segment Insights
Natural Polymers to hold a large market share
In terms of types, the market is bifurcated into natural polymers and synthetic polymers. The natural polymers segment is anticipated to account for a large market share in the bioplastic composites market. Natural polymers improve various properties of bioplastics, including stiffness and thermal behavior. They reduce the price of the bioplastics and enhances recyclability properties of the bioplastic composites. Thus, such characteristics of natural polymers are driving the segment growth.
Wood fibre to account a significant market share
Based on fiber types, the market is divided into wood fiber composites and non-wood fiber composites. The wood fiber segment to account for a significant market share in the bioplastic composites market. High strength & stiffness of the wood fiber composites are driving the segment growth. Growing demand for wood fibers as a replacement of fossil fuel-based synthetic materials and cotton owing to low consumption of water and agrochemicals in the production process is spurring the wood fiber segment.
Transportation segment to play a key role in the market
On the basis of applications, the market is classified as transportation, electrical & electronics, building & construction, aerospace & defense, consumer goods, and others.
The transportation segment to hold a key share in the bioplastic composites market. Increasing demand for bioplastic composites for manufacturing of automotive parts is spurring the segment growth. The automotive parts such as fuel pipes and under the hood parts are made up of bio-based polymers such as polyamides. Polycarbonates and bioplastic composites are usually used for producing automotive parts, with help of wood, flax and hemp. Therefore, the growing adoption of bioplastic composites in the transportation sector is driving the bioplastic composites market.

North America to hold a major market share
Based on regions, the market is categorized as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to hold a largest share in the bio plastic composites market during the forecast period. Stringent regulations and policies adoption by state government bodies and rising consumption of polylactic acid (PLA) and bio-based commodities are driving the regional market growth.
The Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing certification to various bio-based product label. This initiative to certify products increases adoption of bio-based products. In December, 2015 the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) by implementing Microbead-Free Waters Act, which curtails the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of rinse-off cosmetics containing plastic micro beads. Thus, such initiatives are boosting the growth of the market in the region.

Segments
The global smart refrigerator market has been segmented on the basis of
Types
- Natural polymers
- Synthetic polymers
Fiber Types
- Wood fibre Composites
- Non-wood fiber Composites
Applications
- Transportation
- Electrical & Electronics
- Building & Construction
- Aerospace & Construction
- Consumer Goods
Regions
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
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Key Players
- Arkema
- Mitsubishi Plastics
- Huntsman
- BASF
- Toray Industries
- Natureworks
- Corbion
- DowDupont
- Solvay
- Braskem
Competitive Landscape
The key players operating in the market include Arkema, Mitsubishi Plastics, Huntsman Corporation, BASF, Toray Industries, Natureworks, Corbion, DowDupont, Solvay, and Braskem.
Companies are focusing on expanding their product portfolio to cater to the demand across various industries.
