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Starch blend biodegradable plastic is a type of plastic made by combining starch with other biodegradable materials, designed to decompose more readily in the environment. This eco-friendly alternative is commonly used in packaging and disposable products as a sustainable substitute for conventional petroleum-based plastics.
The primary types of starch-blend biodegradable plastics include polylactic acid (PLA), biodegradable polyesters, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), and other variations. Polylactic acid is a biodegradable, bioactive thermoplastic polymer sourced from renewable materials like cornstarch or sugarcane. Different starch blends include thermoplastic starch, starch-based blends, starch-grafted copolymers, and modified starch blends. Production technologies include blow molding, extrusion, injection molding, among others. These materials are manufactured in various forms such as films, sheets, foams, and pellets, and find applications across industries like food and beverage, consumer goods, healthcare, agriculture, and more.
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The starch blends biodegradable plastic market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.91 billion in 2024 to $2.18 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to rising consumer demand for sustainable packaging, heightened awareness of environmental impacts, increased demand for biodegradable materials, stricter regulations on plastic waste, and improved cost-effectiveness of starch-based plastics.
The starch blends biodegradable plastic market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.59 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period is driven by rising demand for environmentally friendly agricultural products, expanding applications in food packaging, heightened emphasis on the circular economy, increased bioplastics research and development, and a growing inclination toward renewable resources. Key trends expected during this period include progress in biodegradable polymer technologies, incorporation of renewable materials in manufacturing, advancements in compostability technology, emergence of hybrid bioplastics, and innovation in biodegradable coating technologies.
The rising demand for sustainable packaging solutions is expected to propel the growth of the starch blends biodegradable plastic market going forward. Sustainable packaging solutions refer to packaging materials and designs that minimize environmental impact by using renewable, recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable resources, thereby reducing waste and carbon footprint throughout the product lifecycle. This growing demand is primarily driven by increased environmental awareness among consumers and stricter regulations targeting the reduction of plastic waste and carbon emissions. Starch blends biodegradable plastic provides a sustainable packaging alternative by lowering dependence on petroleum-based plastics and supporting environmentally friendly options that naturally decompose, thus reducing long-term waste accumulation. For example, in September 2024, the UK's Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs reported that the packaging waste recycling rate in the UK rose to 64.8% in 2023, up from 62.4% in 2022. As a result, the growing demand for sustainable packaging is boosting the starch blends biodegradable plastic market.
Companies operating in the starch blends biodegradable plastic market are increasingly developing sustainable solutions such as biodegradable resins to reduce environmental impact and improve product performance. Biodegradable resins are polymers that can decompose naturally through microbial activity, serving as environmentally friendly substitutes for conventional plastics. For instance, in July 2022, Green Dot Bioplastics Inc., a U.S.-based materials manufacturing firm, launched Terratek BD, a series of rigid, compostable materials formulated from a proprietary mix of starch-based ingredients and other polymers. Terratek BD is suitable for applications such as film extrusion, thermoforming, and injection molding. It is notable for its rapid biodegradability in home composting, industrial composting, and soil conditions, and offers strong mechanical attributes, including high puncture resistance, tear strength, and heat resistance.
In January 2022, TerraVerdae Bioworks Inc., a Canada-based provider of innovative biopolymers and bioplastics, acquired 100% equity of PolyFerm for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, TerraVerdae Bioworks intends to broaden its portfolio of biodegradable biopolymers and accelerate the development of sustainable, high-performance bioplastics for a range of applications. PolyFerm Canada Inc., also based in Canada, specializes in producing polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), particularly medium-chain-length PHAs (MCL-PHAs) under the Versamer brand.
Major players in the starch blends biodegradable plastic market are AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG, BASF SE, Corbion NV, Green Dot Holdings LLC, NatureWorks LLC, Plantic Technologies Limited, Novamont S.p.A., Envigreen Biotech India Private Limited, Kuraray Co. Ltd., Biologiq Inc., Biome Bioplastics Limited, Cardia Bioplastics Limited, Greentech Bio Products Pvt. Ltd., Symphony Environmental Technologies plc, Balson Polyplast Pvt. Ltd., Cereplast Inc., Ecolastics Inc., FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, Rodenburg Biopolymers B.V., TGP Bioplastics Private Limited.
North America was the largest region in the starch blends biodegradable plastic market in 2024. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in starch blends biodegradable plastic report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the starch blends biodegradable plastic market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The starch blends biodegradable plastic market consists of sales of starch-based bioplastics, polyvinyl alcohol and starch composites, biodegradable starch-based bottles, agricultural films, and packaging materials. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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