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Introduction

The market research institute Ceresana expects the global bioplastics market to reach revenues of more than US$2.8 billion in 2018 - reflecting average annual growth rates of 17.8%. High expectations will still be placed on the bioplastics industry in future. Bioplastics are supposed to contribute to protecting the climate, provide a solution for the waste issue, reduce the dependence on fossil raw materials, and improve the image of plastic products. With a roughly 48% share, Europe was the largest outlet for bioplastics in 2010, followed by North America and Asia-Pacific.

Over the next eight years, shares in demand of the individual world regions will shift significantly. Ceresana forecasts two regions to considerably influence the bioplastics market. Because of dynamic growth in consumption and production, Asia-Pacific will expand its share of bioplastics demand. As a result, Asia-Pacific will almost draw level with Europe and North America. In addition, South America will see strong growth, mainly because of massive increases in production in Brazil.

Demand trends of the individual types of bioplastics show significant regional differences. While PLA demand in North America is projected to rise by 12% per year, it will soar by almost 17% per year in Asia-Pacific.

In 2010, most demand was accounted for by starch-based plastics, followed by polylactic acid (PLA). Other bio-based plastics (PHA/PHB, cellulose, PBS) as well as fossil-based biodegradable plastics accounted for just less than 17% of global demand. Accordingly, biodegradable plastics are dominating the bioplastics market with a roughly 92% share. Non-biodegradable plastics based on renewable resources are forecasted to increase their market share from 8% in 2010 to more than 47% by 2018.

The report explains how product innovations, new production capacities, legislative changes, and growing environmental awareness will impact the market. Technical progress in production and significant growth in capacities will allow manufacturers to lower prices and therefore to further increase the competitiveness of bioplastics against conventional plastics. More growth prospects are provided by new products: The extended product range allows for using bioplastics in an increasing number of application areas.

The study analyzes how bioplastics consumption will develop in the individual markets. Most important buyers worldwide include manufacturers of bags and sacks. Loose-fill ranks second, closely followed by packaging and films. The automotive and electronic industries as well as other applications, e.g. catering products, hygiene products, textiles, and sports & leisure products, account for just less than one fifth of global demand.

Although bags & sacks and loose-fill are expected to register further growth over the next years, packaging & films as well as automotive & electronics will see the biggest gain. Due to an extended product range of biodegradable products, these areas are predicted to record annual increases of more than 30%.

The report comprises more than 445 pages and offers you the decisive competitive advantage. An 8-year review as well as production, revenue and demand forecasts up to 2018 - split by application, bioplastic types, and countries - provide the information and tools to help you make important business decisions.

The Study in Brief:

Chapter 1 provides the most important information on the different types of bioplastics as well as on their manufacture, characteristics, application areas, disposal and recycling, legal situation, and certification.

Chapter 2 is an overview and analysis of the bioplastics market - including forecasts up to 2018. Demand, revenues, and production of each bioplastic type are explained in detail, as well as their influencing factors. Moreover, you will gain insight into the development of individual regions, global market dynamics, and product innovations.

In chapter 3, demand in the 7 most important countries is analyzed in detail: Demand is split by bioplastics and by application, such as packaging & films, bags & sacks, loose-fill, automotive & electronics, and others.

Chapter 4 is an in-depth analysis of the application areas of bioplastics. This chapter gives an insight into demand development and the drivers of demand. The data is split by region (Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and rest of the world).

Chapter 5 informs about production, demand, and revenues of the individual types of bioplastics. Products analyzed include starch-based plastics, polylactic acid (PLA), other bio-based and biodegradable plastics, non bio-based but biodegradable plastics, and bio-based but non-biodegradable plastics.

Chapter 6 is a useful list of manufacturers including 87 profiles of bioplastic producers - clearly arranged according to contact data, turnover, profit, product range, production sites, profile summary, product basis, and brand names. The study comprises extensive company profiles of e.g. BASF, BIOP Biopoymers Technologies, Braskem, Futerro, Mazzucchelli 1849, Metabolix, NatureWorks, Novamont, Rodenburg Biopolymers, Roquette, Synbra Technology, and Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials.
(Note: The profiles are assigned to the country in which the company or holding is headquartered. Company profiles also include JVs and subsidiaries.)

Key words: Renewable Resources Market share capacity demand supply forecast innovation application growth production size industry 

Table of Contents

1 Basics
1.1 Introduction to Bioplastics
1.2 Legal Situations and Certifications
1.3 Disposal and Recycling
1.4 Most Important Types of Bioplastics
1.4.1 Starch-Based Plastics
1.4.2 Polylactic Acid (PLA)
1.4.3 Cellulose Plastics
1.4.4 Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA, PHB)
1.4.5 Polyester Based on Organic Monomers: PTT, PBT, PBS
1.4.6 Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
1.4.7 Polycaprolactone (PCL)
1.4.8 Bio-Based PUR
1.4.9 Bio-Based Polyamides
1.4.10 Bio-Based Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), PVC, and PET

2 Market Data
2.1 World
2.1.1 Production
2.1.2 Demand
2.1.3 Revenue
2.1.4 Innovations, Trends, and Market Dynamics
2.2 Europe
2.2.1 Production
2.2.2 Demand and Revenue
2.3 North America
2.3.1 Production
2.3.2 Demand and Revenue
2.4 Asia-Pacific
2.4.1 Production
2.4.2 Demand and Revenue
2.5 Rest of the World
2.5.1 Production
2.5.2 Demand and Revenue

3 Country Profiles
3.1 Europe
3.1.1 France
3.1.2 Germany
3.1.3 Italy
3.1.4 United Kingdom
3.1.5 Rest of Europe
3.2 North America
3.2.1 USA
3.2.2 Mexico and Canada
3.3 Asia-Pacific
3.3.1 China
3.3.2 Japan
3.3.3 Rest of Asia-Pacific

4 Applications
4.1 World
4.1.1 Packaging and Films
4.1.2 Bags and Sacks
4.1.3 Loose-Fill
4.1.4 Automotive and Electronics
4.1.5 Other Applications
4.2 Europe
4.3 North America
4.4 Asia-Pacific
4.5 Rest of the World

5 Products
5.1 Starch-Based Plastics
5.1.1 Production
5.1.2 Demand and Revenue
5.2 Polylactic Acid (PLA)
5.2.1 Production
5.2.2 Demand and Revenue
5.3 Other Bio-Based, Biodegradable Plastics
5.3.1 Production
5.3.2 Demand and Revenue
5.4 Other Non Bio-Based, Biodegradable Plastics
5.4.1 Production
5.4.2 Demand and Revenue
5.5 Bio-Based, Non Biodegradable Plastics
5.5.1 Production
5.5.2 Demand and Revenue

6 Company Profiles
6.1 Europe
6.1.1 Belgium (2 producers)
6.1.2 France (5)
6.1.3 Germany (12)
6.1.4 Italy (4)
6.1.5 Spain (1)
6.1.6 Switzerland (2)
6.1.7 The Netherlands (4)
6.1.8 United Kingdom (2)
6.2 North America
6.2.1 Canada (4)
6.2.2 USA (13)
6.3 Asia-Pacific
6.3.1 Australia (2)
6.3.2 China (17)
6.3.3 Hong Kong (1)
6.3.4 India (1)
6.3.5 Japan (9)
6.3.6 Malaysia (1)
6.3.7 Singapore (1)
6.3.8 South Korea (1)
6.3.9 Taiwan (2)
6.3.10 Thailand (1)
6.4 Rest of the World
6.4.1 Brazil (2)

List of Graphs

Graph 1: "Seedling" - Trademarked label for compostable, certified plastic products in various European nations
Graph 2: "OK compost" and OK compost HOME" - trademarked labels for compostable, certified plastic products in the UK and the BENELUX nations
Graph 3: "Compostable" - trademarked label for products, which comply with ASTM standard D 6400 or D 6868n
Graph 4: Japanese bioplastic labels "GreenPla" (biodegradable) and "BiomassPla" (renewable resources)
Graph 5: Global bioplastics production from 2002 to 2018 - split by region
Graph 6: Global demand for bioplastic from 2002 to 2018 - split by region
Graph 7: Global bioplastics revenues in million US$ - split by region, from 2002 to 2018
Graph 8: Global bioplastics revenuesn in million € - split by region, from 2002 to 2018
Graph 9: Bioplastics production in Europe from 2002 to 2018 - split by types of bioplastics
Graph 10: Demand for bioplastics in Europe from 2002 to 2018 - split by types of bioplastics
Graph 11: Bioplastics revenues in Europe from 2002 to 2018, in million US$ and million €
Graph 12: Bioplastics production in North America from 2002 to 2018 - split by types of bioplastics
Graph 13: Demand for bioplastics in North America from 2002 to 2018 - split by types of bioplastics
Graph 14: Bioplastics revenues in North America from 2002 to 2018, in million US$ and million €
Graph 15: Bioplastics production in Asia-Pacific from 2002 to 2018 - split by types of bioplastics
Graph 16: Demand for bioplastics in Asia-Pacific from 2002 to 2018 - split by types of bioplastics
Graph 17: Bioplastics revenues in Asia-Pacific from 2002 to 2018, in million US$ and million €
Graph 18: Bioplastics production in the rest of the world from 2002 to 2018
Graph 19: Demand for bioplastics in the rest of the world from 2002 to 2018 - split by types of bioplastics
Graph 20: Bioplastics revenues in the rest of the world from 2002 to 2018, in million US$ and million €
Graph 21: Demand for bioplastics in France from 2002 to 2018
Graph 22: Demand for bioplastics in Germany from 2002 to 2018
Graph 23: Demand for bioplastics in Italy from 2002 to 2018
Graph 24: Demand for bioplastics in the United Kingdom from 2002 to 2018
Graph 25: Demand for bioplastics in the remaining European countries from 2002 to 2018
Graph 26: Demand for bioplastics in the USA from 2002 to 2018
Graph 27: Demand for bioplastics in Mexico and Canada from 2002 to 2018
Graph 28: Demand for bioplastics in China from 2002 to 2018
Graph 29: Demand for bioplastics in Japan from 2002 to 2018
Graph 30: Demand for bioplastics in the remaining countries in Asia-Pacific from 2002 to 2018
Graph 31: Global demand for bioplastics - split by application
Graph 32: Global demand for bioplastics used in the manufacture of packaging and films - split by region
Graph 33: Global demand for bioplastics used in the manufacture of bags and sacks - split by region
Graph 34: Global demand for bioplastics used in the manufacture of loose-fill - split by region
Graph 35: Global demand for bioplastics used in the automotive and electronics industries - split by region
Graph 36: Global demand for bioplastics used in other applications - split by region
Graph 37: Demand for bioplastics in Europe from 2002 to 2018 - split by application
Graph 38: Demand for bioplastics in North America from 2002 to 2018 - split by application
Graph 39: Demand for bioplastics in Asia-Pacific from 2002 to 2018 - split by application
Graph 40: Demand for bioplastics in the rest of the world from 2002 to 2018 - split by application
Graph 41: Global demand for bioplastics - split by types of bioplastics
Graph 42: Global bioplastics revenues in million US$ - split by types of bioplastics
Graph 43: Global production of starch-based plastics - split by region
Graph 44: Global demand for starch-based plastics - split by region
Graph 45: Global revenues from starch-based plastics in million US$ - split by region
Graph 46: Global production of PLA - split by region
Graph 47: Global demand for PLA - split by region
Graph 48: Global revenues from PLA in million US$ - split by region
Graph 49: Global production of other bio-based, biodegradable plastics - split by region
Graph 50: Global demand for other bio-based, biodegradable plastics - split by region
Graph 51: Global revenues from other bio-based, biodegradable plastics in million US$ - split by region
Graph 52: Global production of other non bio-based, biodegradable plastics - split by region
Graph 53: Global demand for other non bio-based, biodegradable plastics - split by region
Graph 54: Global revenues from other non bio-based, biodegradable plastics in million US$ - split by region
Graph 55: Global production of bio-based, non-biodegradable plastics - split by region
Graph 56: Global demand for bio-based, non-biodegradable plastics - split by region
Graph 57: Global revenues from bio-based, non-biodegradable plastics in million US$ - split by region

List of Tables

Table 1: Biomaterials: NFC and Wood-Plastic Composites
Table 2: Bioplastic organizations
Table 3: Production steps of the most important bio-based plastics
Table 4: Certification authorities for biodegradable plastics ("Seedling")
Table 5: Global bioplastics production from 2002 to 2018 - split by region
Table 6: Global demand for bioplastics from 2002 to 2018 - split by region
Table 7: Global bioplastics revenues in million US$ - split by region, from 2002 to 2018
Table 8: Global bioplastics revenues in million € - split by region, from 2002 to 2018
Table 9: Bioplastics production in Europe from 2002 to 2018 - split by types of bioplastics
Table 10: European manufacturers of bioplastics
Table 11: Demand for bioplastics in Europe from 2002 to 2018 - split by types of bioplastics
Table 12: Bioplastics production in North America from 2002 to 2018 - split by types of bioplastics
Table 13: North American manufacturers of bioplastics
Table 14: Demand for bioplastics in North America from 2002 to 2018 - split by types of bioplastics
Table 15: Bioplastics production in Asia-Pacific from 2002 to 2018 - split by types of bioplastics
Table 16: Asian-Pacific manufacturers of bioplastics
Table 17: Demand for bioplastics in Asia-Pacific from 2002 to 2018 - split by types of bioplastics
Table 18: Manufacturers of bioplastics in the rest of the world
Table 19: Demand for bioplastics in the rest of the world from 2002 to 2018 - split by types of bioplastics
Table 20: Demand for bioplastics in France - split by application
Table 21: Demand for bioplastics in France - split by types of bioplastics
Table 22: Demand for bioplastics in Germany - split by application
Table 23: Demand for bioplastics in Germany - split by types of bioplastics
Table 24: Demand for bioplastics in Italy - split by application
Table 25: Demand for bioplastics in Italy - split by types of bioplastics
Table 26: Demand for bioplastics in the United Kingdom - split by application
Table 27: Demand for bioplastics in the United Kingdom - split by types of bioplastics
Table 28: Demand for bioplastics in the remaining European countries - split by application
Table 29: Demand for bioplastics in the remaining European countries - split by types of bioplastics
Table 30: Demand for bioplastics in the USA - split by application
Table 31: Demand for bioplastics in the USA - split by types of bioplastics
Table 32: Demand for bioplastics in Mexico and Canada - split by application
Table 33: Demand for bioplastics in Mexico and Canada - split by types of bioplastics
Table 34: Demand for bioplastics in China - split by application
Table 35: Demand for bioplastics in China - split by types of bioplastics
Table 36: Demand for bioplastics in Japan - split by application
Table 37: Demand for bioplastics in Japan - split by types of bioplastics
Table 38: Demand for bioplastics in the remaining countries in Asia-Pacific - split by application
Table 39: Demand for bioplastics in the remaining countries in Asia-Pacific - split by types of bioplastics
Table 40: Examples of use for bioplastics
Table 41: Global demand for bioplastics - split by application
Table 42: Global demand for bioplastics used in the manufacture of packaging and films - split by region
Table 43: Global demand for bioplastics used in the manufacture of bags and sacks - split by region
Table 44: Global demand for bioplastics used in the manufacture of loose-fill - split by region
Table 45: Global demand for bioplastics in the automotive and electronics industries - split by region
Table 46: Global demand for bioplastics used in other applications - split by region
Table 47: Demand for bioplastics in Europe from 2002 to 2018 - split by application
Table 48: Demand for bioplastics in North America from 2002 to 2018 - split by application
Table 49: Demand for bioplastics in Asia-Pacific from 2002 to 2018 - split by application
Table 50: Demand for bioplastics in the rest of the world from 2002 to 2018 - split by application
Table 51: Global demand for bioplastics - split by types of bioplastics
Table 52: Global bioplastics revenues in million US$ - split by types of bioplastics
Table 53: Global bioplastics revenues in million € - split by types of bioplastics
Table 54: Global production of starch-based plastics - split by region
Table 55: Global demand for starch-based plastics - split by region
Table 56: Global revenues from starch-based plastics in million US$ - split by region
Table 57: Global revenues from starch-based plastics in million € - split by region
Table 58: Global production of PLA - split by region
Table 59: Global demand for PLA - split by region
Table 60: Global revenues from PLA in million US$ - split by region
Table 61: Global revenues from PLA in million € - split by region
Table 62: Global production of other bio-based, biodegradable plastics - split by region
Table 63: Global demand for other bio-based, biodegradable plastics - split by region
Table 64: Global revenues from other bio-based, biodegradable plastics in million US$ - split by region
Table 65: Global revenues from other bio-based, biodegradable plastics in million € - split by region
Table 66: Global production of other non bio-based, biodegradable plastics - split by region
Table 67: Global demand for other non bio-based, biodegradable plastics - split by region
Table 68: Global revenues from other non bio-based, biodegradable plastics in million US$ - split by region
Table 69: Global revenues from other non bio-based, biodegradable plastics in million € - split by region
Table 70: Global production of bio-based, non biodegradable plastics - split by region
Table 71: Global demand for bio-based, non biodegradable plastics - split by region
Table 72: Global revenues from bio-based, non biodegradable plastics in million US$ - split by region
Table 73: Global revenues from bio-based, non biodegradable plastics in million € - split by region