Biodegradable Foam Market, By Material Type, By End-use Industry, By Foam Type, By Geography

Description

Biodegradable Foam Market is estimated to be valued at USD 1,106.3 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2,225.4 Mn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 1,106.3 Mn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	10.50%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 2,225.4 Mn

Biodegradable foam refers to the foam products that can naturally degrade over time, and are meant to be environmentally friendly. These biodegradable ingredients, including starch-based polymers or polylactic acid (PLA), are commonly used to create these foams that provide a sustainable option for traditional foam products. The global biodegradable foam market has been gaining significant traction in the recent years, owing to rising environmental concerns and stringent regulations regarding non-biodegradable foam products. Biodegradable foams are manufactured using plant-based components like polylactic acid, starch, and cellulose that break down naturally when disposed without harming the environment. These are used in end-use industries like packaging, consumer goods, automotive, and furniture due to their properties like cushioning, insulation and buoyancy. With the growing sustainability movement worldwide, many companies are rapidly shifting towards eco-friendly biodegradable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based foams to reduce carbon footprint.

Market Dynamics:

Rules and directives from the government drive growth of the global biodegradable foam market over the forecast period. The need for biodegradable foam products has increased due to businesses' efforts to adhere to these rules and lessen their environmental impact. Sustainable packaging will continue to fuel growth of the global biodegradable foam market over the forecast period. Biodegradable foams provide a sustainable packaging solution, minimizing environmental effects and satisfying consumer desires for green products. Cooperation with end-use sectors will create new opportunities for the global biodegradable foam market over the forecast period.

Limited material attributes are expected to hamper growth of the global biodegradable foam market over the forecast period.

Key features of the study:

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global biodegradable foam market, and provides market size (US$ Mn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global biodegradable foam market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF SE, Arkema Group, Dow Chemical Company, Sealed Air Corporation, Synbra Holding BV, Evonik Industries AG, KANEKA Corporation, Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc., Pregis LLC, Eco-gecko Products Inc., Toray Industries Inc., Be Green Packaging LLC, Ecovative Design LLC, and Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
Global biodegradable foam market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global biodegradable foam market

Detailed Segmentation:

Global Biodegradable Foam Market, By Material Type:
- Starch-based Foam
- Polylactic Acid (PLA) Foam
- Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Foam
- Cellulose-based Foam
- Others
Global Biodegradable Foam Market, By End-use Industry:
- Packaging
- Building & Construction
- Furniture & Bedding
- Automotive
- Electronics
- Others
Global Biodegradable Foam Market, By Foam Type:
- Flexible Foam
- Rigid Foam
- Molded Foam
- Extruded Foam
- Spray Foam
Global Biodegradable Foam Market, By Region:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
Company Profile:
- BASF SE
- Arkema Group
- Dow Chemical Company
- Sealed Air Corporation
- Synbra Holding BV
- Evonik Industries AG
- KANEKA Corporation
- Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc.
- Pregis LLC
- Eco-gecko Products Inc.
- Toray Industries Inc.
- Be Green Packaging LLC
- Ecovative Design LLC
- Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH

Product Code: CMI5970

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Market Snippet, By Material Type
- Market Snippet, By End Use Industry
- Market Snippet, By Foam Type
- Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
- Drivers
Rules and directives from the government
Sustainable packaging
- Restraints
Limited material attributes
- Opportunities
Cooperation with end use sectors
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario

4. Global Biodegradable Foam Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact

5. Global Biodegradable Foam Market, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Starch-based Foam
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Polylactic Acid (PLA) Foam
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Foam
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Cellulose-based Foam
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)

6. Global Biodegradable Foam Market, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Packaging
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Building & Construction
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Furniture & Bedding
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Automotive
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Electronics
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)

7. Global Biodegradable Foam Market, By Foam Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Flexible Foam
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Rigid Foam
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Molded Foam
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Extruded Foam
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Spray Foam
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)

8. Global Biodegradable Foam Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country 2021 -2032
- Country Trends
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn) Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Foam Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
U.S
Canada
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Foam Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Foam Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
China
India
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Foam Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Foam Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
GCC Countries
Israel
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
Rest of Middle East

9. Competitive Landscape

BASF SE
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Arkema Group
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Dow Chemical Company
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Sealed Air Corporation
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Synbra Holding BV
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Evonik Industries AG
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
KANEKA Corporation
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Pregis LLC
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Eco-gecko Products Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Toray Industries Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Be Green Packaging LLC
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Ecovative Design LLC
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Analyst Views

10. Section

Research Methodology
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