Bio-based Polypropylene Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Injection Molding, Textiles, Films), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, MEA), And Segment Forecasts, 2026

The global bio-based polypropylene market size was estimated at USD 166.9 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 440.8 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 18.2% from 2026 to 2033. The steady rise in brand-led sustainability commitments drives the market.

Companies in packaging, FMCG, and automotive are increasing their demand for low-carbon materials, which encourages faster qualification and long-term offtake agreements for bio-based polypropylene. The bio-based polypropylene market is shifting from small-scale demonstration projects to rapid commercial expansion. Growth is mainly seen in packaging and automotive applications where replacing fossil-based polypropylene is technically practical and valued by customers. Large reported CAGRs highlight this transition and increasing investment in dedicated biorefinery processes that convert sugar feedstocks and bioethanol into propylene. Technology pilots and early commercial plants are reducing the time from lab to market and helping prices align with conventional PP.

Drivers, Opportunities & Restraints

Corporate and regulatory pressure to lower product carbon intensity is the main commercial driver. Brands and OEMs are setting measurable targets that favor drop-in polymers with proven performance. Logistics for bio-based feedstock are improving, with sugarcane and cellulosic streams showing the most scalability. This decreases supply risk for bio-propylene feedstock and supports investing in integrated production facilities that can deliver certified bio-based polypropylene at scale.

Integration with neighboring bio-based chemicals markets offers significant upside. The growing bio-based propylene glycol market reflects increased investment in renewables, propylene chemistry, and fermentation capacity. Producers can utilize shared feedstock processing, propylene conversion technologies, and distribution channels to reduce capital and operational expenses per ton. Strategic partnerships among biorefineries, catalyst developers, and compounders can unlock premium segments like food-contact packaging and engineered automotive parts, where sustainability claims allow for higher prices.

Cost and substitution risk continue to be significant hurdles to faster adoption. Bio-based polypropylene still commands a price premium compared to conventional PP and some alternative bio-polymers. Volatility in feedstock prices, seasonal supply issues, and the capital-intensive nature of conversion technologies raise break-even points. Meanwhile, established options such as bio-PET and PLA are strong competitors in key end markets. These factors limit investment momentum until processes reach better economies of scale or policy measures enable commercial parity.

Global Bio-based Polypropylene Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the bio-based polypropylene market report based on application and region:

Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Injection Molding
Textiles
Films
Others
Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- UAE

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Types & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Type & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Insights
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.3. Competitive Outlook

Chapter 3. Bio-based Polypropylene Market Variables, Trends & Scope

3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3.1. Profit Margin Analysis of Key Value Chain Participants
- 3.3.2. Raw Material Trends
- 3.3.3. Raw Material Price Analysis
3.4. Technology Overview
- 3.4.1. Commercial Production Technology
- 3.4.2. Roadmap of Technology Advancement, 2021 to 2030
3.5. Sustainability Trends
- 3.5.1. Recycling and Circular Economy
3.6. Average Price Trend Analysis, 2021 to 2030 (USD/kg)
- 3.6.1. Key Factors Influencing Pricing
- 3.6.2. Supply Demand Gap Analysis
3.7. Regulatory Framework
- 3.7.1. Policies and Incentive Plans
- 3.7.2. Standards and Compliances
- 3.7.3. Regulatory Impact Analysis
3.8. Market Dynamics
- 3.8.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.8.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.8.3. Industry Challenges
3.9. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.9.1. Supplier Power
- 3.9.2. Buyer Power
- 3.9.3. Substitution Threat
- 3.9.4. Threat from New Entrants
- 3.9.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.10. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.10.1. Political Landscape
- 3.10.2. Economic Landscape
- 3.10.3. Social Landscape
- 3.10.4. Technological Landscape
- 3.10.5. Environmental Landscape
- 3.10.6. Legal Landscape

Chapter 4. Bio-based Polypropylene Market: Product Outlook Estimates & Forecasts

4.1. Injection Molding
- 4.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
4.2. Textiles
- 4.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
4.3. Films
- 4.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
4.4. Others
- 4.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)

Chapter 5. Bio-based Polypropylene Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts

5.1. Regional Snapshot
5.2. Bio-based Polypropylene Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033
5.3. North America
- 5.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.3.3. U.S.
  - 5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  - 5.3.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.3.4. Canada
  - 5.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  - 5.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.3.5. Mexico
  - 5.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  - 5.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.4. Europe
- 5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4.3. UK
  - 5.4.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  - 5.4.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4.4. Germany
  - 5.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  - 5.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4.5. France
  - 5.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  - 5.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4.6. Italy
  - 5.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  - 5.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4.7. Spain
  - 5.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  - 5.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.5. Asia Pacific
- 5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.5.3. China
  - 5.5.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  - 5.5.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.5.4. India
  - 5.5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  - 5.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.5.5. Japan
  - 5.5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  - 5.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.5.6. South Korea
  - 5.5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  - 5.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.6. Latin America
- 5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.6.3. Brazil
  - 5.6.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  - 5.6.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.6.4. Argentina
  - 5.6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  - 5.6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.7. Middle East & Africa
- 5.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.7.3. Saudi Arabia
  - 5.7.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  - 5.7.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.7.4. South Africa
  - 5.7.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  - 5.7.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.7.5. UAE
  - 5.7.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  - 5.7.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)

Chapter 6. Competitive Landscape

6.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
6.2. Vendor Landscape
- 6.2.1. Company categorization
- 6.2.2. List of Key Distributors and Channel Partners
- 6.2.3. List of Potential Customers/End-users
6.3. Competitive Dynamics
- 6.3.1. Company Market Share Analysis & Market Positioning
- 6.3.2. Competitive Benchmarking
- 6.3.3. Strategy Mapping
- 6.3.4. Heat Map Analysis
6.4. Company Profiles/Listing
- 6.4.1. Braskem S.A.
  - 6.4.1.1. Participant's overview
  - 6.4.1.2. Financial performance
  - 6.4.1.3. Product benchmarking
- 6.4.2. INEOS Group
  - 6.4.2.1. Participant's overview
  - 6.4.2.2. Financial performance
  - 6.4.2.3. Product benchmarking
- 6.4.3. LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
  - 6.4.3.1. Participant's overview
  - 6.4.3.2. Financial performance
  - 6.4.3.3. Product benchmarking
- 6.4.4. Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
  - 6.4.4.1. Participant's overview
  - 6.4.4.2. Financial performance
  - 6.4.4.3. Product benchmarking
- 6.4.5. Prime Polymer Co., Ltd.
  - 6.4.5.1. Participant's overview
  - 6.4.5.2. Financial performance
  - 6.4.5.3. Product benchmarking
- 6.4.6. Borealis GmbH
  - 6.4.6.1. Participant's overview
  - 6.4.6.2. Financial performance
  - 6.4.6.3. Product benchmarking
- 6.4.7. Citroniq, LLC
  - 6.4.7.1. Participant's overview
  - 6.4.7.2. Financial performance
  - 6.4.7.3. Product benchmarking
- 6.4.8. FKuR Kunststoff GmbH
  - 6.4.8.1. Participant's overview
  - 6.4.8.2. Financial performance
  - 6.4.8.3. Product benchmarking
- 6.4.9. SABIC
  - 6.4.9.1. Participant's overview
  - 6.4.9.2. Financial performance
  - 6.4.9.3. Product benchmarking

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List of Tables

Table 1. List of Abbreviations
Table 2. End Use market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 3. Injection Molding market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 4. Textiles market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 5. Films market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 6. Others market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 7. North America bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 8. U.S. bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 9. Canada bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 10. Mexico bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 11. Europe bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 12. Germany bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 13. UK bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 14. France bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 15. Italy bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 16. Spain bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 17. Asia Pacific bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 18. China bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 19. India bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 20. Japan bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 21. South Korea bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 22. Latin America bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 23. Brazil bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 24. Argentina bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 25. Middle East & Africa bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 26. Saudi Arabia bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 27. UAE bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 28. South Africa bio-based polypropylene market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)

List of Figures

Fig. 1 Market segmentation
Fig. 2 Information procurement
Fig. 3 Data Analysis Models
Fig. 4 Market Type and Validation
Fig. 5 Market snapshot
Fig. 6 Segmental outlook - Application
Fig. 7 Competitive outlook
Fig. 8 Value chain analysis
Fig. 9 Market dynamics
Fig. 10 Porter's Analysis
Fig. 11 PESTEL Analysis
Fig. 12 Bio-based Polypropylene Market, by Application: Key takeaways
Fig. 13 Bio-based Polypropylene Market, by Application: Market share, 2025 & 2033
Fig. 14 Bio-based Polypropylene Market, by Region: Key takeaways
Fig. 15 Bio-based Polypropylene Market, by Region: Market share, 2025 & 2033

Bio-based Polypropylene Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Injection Molding, Textiles, Films), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, MEA), And Segment Forecasts, 2026 - 2033

Description

Table of Contents

List of Tables

Bio-based Polypropylene Market Summary

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Bio-based Polypropylene Market Variables, Trends & Scope

Chapter 4. Bio-based Polypropylene Market: Product Outlook Estimates & Forecasts

Chapter 5. Bio-based Polypropylene Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts

Chapter 6. Competitive Landscape

List of Tables

List of Figures