Bio-based Materials Global Market Report 2026

Bio-based materials are materials derived from renewable biomass sources such as plants, animals, or microorganisms. These materials offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based materials, contributing to sustainability and reducing carbon footprints across various industries.

The main types of bio-based materials are bio-based polyurethane, bio-based paraxylene, bio-based polypropylene, bio-based polyamides, and others. Bio-based polyurethane is a sustainable polymer derived from renewable resources like plant oils or biomass, offering versatile applications in foam production, coatings, and adhesives. It is used for rigid packaging, flexible packaging, electrics and electronics, consumer goods, automotive and transport, and others, and it used in food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, automotive, textiles, agriculture, and others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the bio-based materials market by increasing costs of imported bio-polymers, specialty feedstocks, and processing equipment. These impacts are most visible in packaging, automotive, and consumer goods applications where material substitution is accelerating. Europe and asia pacific are particularly affected due to cross border trade of bio-based intermediates. Cost pressures have slowed adoption in price sensitive markets. At the same time, tariffs are encouraging domestic biomass processing, regional supply chains, and localized bio-material manufacturing.

The bio-based materials market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides bio-based materials market statistics, including bio-based materials industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a bio-based materials market share, detailed bio-based materials market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the bio-based materials industry. This bio-based materials market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The bio-based materials market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $47.42 billion in 2025 to $57.83 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to environmental awareness growth, rising plastic waste concerns, government sustainability initiatives, early adoption in packaging, bio polymer research advancements.

The bio-based materials market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $126.12 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter carbon regulations, growth in electric vehicles, rising demand for biodegradable materials, investment in bio refineries, expansion of green manufacturing. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of renewable polymer materials, increasing use in sustainable packaging applications, growing demand for low carbon footprint materials, expansion of bio based plastics in automotive components, higher focus on circular economy material solutions.

Increasing environmental awareness is expected to propel the growth of the bio-based materials market going forward. Environmental awareness involves understanding and recognizing environmental issues, their causes, effects, and possible solutions. The rise in environmental concerns has created favorable conditions for the bio-based materials market, supported by regulatory initiatives, consumer awareness, corporate sustainability efforts, and advancements in eco-friendly technologies. Bio-based materials contribute significantly to environmental awareness by offering sustainable alternatives to traditional materials, lowering carbon emissions, and reducing environmental degradation. For example, in May 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based intergovernmental organization, reported that global investment in clean energy increased from $1,408 billion to $1,740 billion in 2023. Therefore, growing environmental awareness is driving the expansion of the bio-based materials market.

Major companies in the bio-based materials market are focusing on developing advanced products and solutions, such as circular propylene glycol solutions, to strengthen their market position. Propylene glycol (PG) solutions are used across various industries for multiple applications. For instance, in September 2023, The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), a US-based multinational producer of raw materials and chemicals, introduced new lower-carbon, bio-based, and circular propylene glycol solutions supported by advanced technologies. This platform utilizes innovations such as Decarbia, Ecolibrium, and Renuva to deliver reduced carbon footprints, increased bio-based content, and circular economy advantages. This development marks a major step forward in the bio-based materials market by providing sustainable alternatives that reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable resources, and support the shift toward a circular economy.

In January 2023, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., a Japan-based chemical products company, acquired FBSciences Holdings Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition expanded Sumitomo's bio-based materials portfolio by integrating advanced biostimulants and biopesticides, supporting sustainable practices in agriculture, public health, and forest health. It also contributed to broader growth and innovation within the bio-based materials market. FBSciences Holdings Inc. is a US-based company that offers climate-smart biorational products for agriculture, including bio-based materials such as biostimulants and biopesticides.

Major companies operating in the bio-based materials market are China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), BASF SE, Sumitomo Chemical, Evonik Industries AG, Covestro AG, Braskem, Toray Industries Inc., Mitsui Chemicals, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Arkema SA, Eastman Chemical Company, DSM, LANXESS, Huntsman Corporation, Tosoh Corporation, Lubrizol, Clariant AG, Plastipak Holdings Inc., Corbion N.V., Japan Polypropylene Corporation, RAMPF Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Manali Petrochemical, RadiciGroup, Biobased Technologies, Virent Inc., TSE Industries Inc., Avantium, Anellotech Inc., Gevo Inc.

Europe was the largest region in the bio-based materials market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the bio-based materials market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the bio-based materials market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The bio-based materials market consists of sales of sustainable foam, renewable fibers, eco-friendly packaging, and green thermoplastics. 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.

Bio-based Materials Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses bio-based materials market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
• The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Bio-Based Polyurethane; Bio-Based Paraxylene; Bio-Based Polypropylene; Bio-Based Polyamides; Other Types
• 2) By Application: Rigid Packaging; Flexible Packaging; Consumer Goods; Automotive And Transport; Other Applications
• 3) By End Use: Food And Beverage; Automotive; Textiles; Agriculture; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Bio-Based Polyurethane: Rigid Polyurethane Foam; Flexible Polyurethane Foam; Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers (CASE)
• 2) By Bio-Based Paraxylene: Bio-PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate); Bio-Polyester Resins
• 3) By Bio-Based Polypropylene: Bio-Polypropylene Homopolymer; Bio-Polypropylene Copolymer
• 4) By Bio-Based Polyamides: Bio-Based Nylon 6; Bio-Based Nylon 6,6
• 5) By Other Types: Bio-Based Polyethylene; Bio-Based Polylactic Acid (PLA)
• Companies Mentioned: China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec); BASF SE; Sumitomo Chemical; Evonik Industries AG; Covestro AG; Braskem; Toray Industries Inc.; Mitsui Chemicals; DuPont de Nemours Inc.; Arkema SA; Eastman Chemical Company; DSM; LANXESS; Huntsman Corporation; Tosoh Corporation; Lubrizol; Clariant AG; Plastipak Holdings Inc.; Corbion N.V.; Japan Polypropylene Corporation; RAMPF Holding GmbH & Co. KG; Manali Petrochemical; RadiciGroup; Biobased Technologies; Virent Inc.; TSE Industries Inc.; Avantium; Anellotech Inc.; Gevo Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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