COVID-19 impact on global bioplastics & biopolymers market

Bioplastics & biopolymers are used in various industries, such as packaging, consumer goods, automotive & transportation, textiles and agriculture & horticulture. However, due to the ongoing pandemic, the industries had been affected throughout the world. Manpower shortage, logistical restrictions, material unavailability, and other restrictions had slowed the growth of the industry during the previous year. Due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and its gradual spread, industries of essential needs, like getting foods and required supplies safely to the consumers are increasingly affected. The global impact has led to sharp reduction in demand for some types of packaging which are condemned as non-essential. On the other hand the demand for essential packaging such as e-commerce shipment has seen massive growth. These changes are presenting the packaging companies with new set of challenges. The affect of Covid-19 pandemic on the packaging industry will be mixed due to these reasons.

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The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the normal functioning of companies in the consumer goods sector. The successful marketing model has been impacted by the pandemic, which has furthered the proper functioning of business model. Due to the supply chain disruptions around the globe, 76% of the businesses had to reduce revenue targets by an average of 23%, as per Institute for Supply Management Research. The sector has mixed market feelings as some sectors such as household cleaning and frozen foods have seen increase in consumer demands whereas others have seen drop in sales and significant decrease in food traffic in retail stores. The companies had to become flexible with the change in consumer demand towards e-commerce. This as forced the entire consumer goods industry into digital age.

The automotive industry suffered largely due to the Covid-19 impact in 2020. However, the market has since rebounded during the previous months to show year-on-year growth in China, Europe and the US. However, in the long run, without the proper solution the demand is to remain moderate during the coming years. The industry also saw supply chain disruption in Chinese parts export, large scale manufacturing disruptions and closing of assembly plants

APAC is estimated to be the fastest-growing market for bioplastics & biopolymers between 2021 and 2026. Growth in APAC is primarily attributed to the fast-paced expansion of the economies such as China, India, and Indonesia. Growing population increased consumer spending, and rapid industrial expansion are the major factors responsible for the high growth rate of the region. Growing environmental concern and awareness along with increasing regulations are the key factors driving the demand for bioplastics & biopolymers. The manufacturers focus on the high-growth market to gain market share and increase their profitability.

The key players in this market are NatureWorks (US), Braskem (Brazil), BASF (Germany), Total Corbion (Netherlands), Novamont (Italy), Biome Bioplastics (UK), Mitsubishi Chemical Holding Corporation (Japan), Biotec (Germany), Toray Industries (Japan), and Plantic Technologies (Australia).

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Growth in emerging economies drives the Black Masterbatches Market

The black masterbatches market is projected to reach USD 3.0 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.4 % from USD 2.4 billion in 2021. Black masterbatch is manufactured from carbon black pigment. It typically contains 30.0%–50.0% carbon black. Based on the specific plastic product, the carrier of carbon black is decided. For instance, PS products use PS as the carrier of carbon black. Black masterbatch is used in different polymers such as polypropylene (PP), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polystyrene (PS), polyurethane (PUR). Some of the important end-use industries of black masterbatch are packaging, infrastructure, automotive, electrical & electronics consumer goods, fibers, and agriculture.

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The growing industrialization in emerging economies, such as China, India, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina, is expected to drive the black masterbatch market in the next five years. The high demand from the packaging, building & construction, consumer goods, automotive, and agriculture applications in these countries increase the need for black masterbatch, especially for plastics used in these applications. The implementation of government policies supporting the growth of industries, low labor costs, skilled workforce, availability of raw materials, and increasing urbanization have enabled domestic and foreign companies to establish their facilities in these countries. The growth of the manufacturing industry in Malaysia, Vietnam, Colombia, and Chile is also expected to fuel the market growth.

Automotive is the largest end-use industry of the black masterbatches market. APAC was the largest market for black masterbatches in 2020, in terms of both volume and value. Factors such as growing demand from packaging industry, rapid industrialization in growing economies like China, India & Thailand and increasing demand for plastic molds in electric vehicles will drive the black masterbatches market.

Europe is the second-largest black masterbatches market in the world. Key countries in the region include Germany, France, the UK, and Spain. As the market in Europe is mature, it is projected to grow at a lower CAGR during the next five years. Europe has always been a major black masterbatches market due to presence of developed automotive sector in the region. This market is more growing due to high demand of plastic molds in electric vehicles. Key countries such as Germany and France have shown promising demand for black masterbatches which is expected to continue in the near future.

Key players in this market are LyondellBasell (US), Avient Corporation (US), Ampacet Corporation (US), Cabot Corporation (US), Plastika Kritis S.A. (Greece), Plastiblends India Ltd. (India), Hubron International (UK), Tosaf Group (Israel), and Penn Color, Inc. (US). The global and regional players have sizable shares in the black masterbatch market. The key players in the market are focusing on strategies, such as new product launches, partnerships & agreements, acquisitions, and expansions, to expand their businesses globally.

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Bioplastics & Biopolymers Market by End-use Industry (Packaging, Consumer Goods, Automotive, Textiles, Agriculture)- Trends & Forecast to 2023

The Bioplastics & Biopolymers market is projected to grow from USD 6.95 billion in 2018 to USD 14.92 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 16.5% from 2018 to 2023. Increasing demand for bioplastics from the packaging industry, favorable government policies, increase in waste management regulations in Europe, and increasing concern for human health are projected to drive the bioplastics & biopolymers market. Increase in regulations is expected to propel the growth rate of the market.

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Packaging is the largest end-use industry for bioplastics & biopolymers. The need for sustainable solutions has encompassed several industry verticals, including food & beverage. In addition, enhanced industrial & manufacturing technologies have enabled the food & beverage companies to incorporate bioplastics in packaging. The demand for packaging made from bioplastics for wrapping organic food as well as for premium and branded products is on the rise. Preference for packaging materials made from natural or organic polymers, derived from biomass sources, such as fats, oils, starch, and microbiota, is driving the market in the packaging end-use industry.

Packaging

Packaging protects goods during distribution, transportation, storage, and use. It is indispensable for preserving and moving goods, which cater to various sectors such as retail, institutional, and industrial. Change in the lifestyle of consumers has triggered the importance of polymer and use of packaging products, as they provide protection and containment. The packaging industry uses different materials such as glass, metals, wood, and polymers for packaging different types of products. Plastic constitutes 40.0% of the packaging materials. Properties of plastics such as high durability, plasticity, and impermeability to water have encouraged their use. However, increasing environmental regulations have restrained the use of conventional polymers, especially carry bags and packages, which is driving the demand for bioplastics & biopolymers. Packaging applications of bioplastics & biopolymers include food packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, cosmetics packaging, and shopping bags.

Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson use bio-PE for packaging various kinds of cosmetic products. PLA is widely used owing to its high recyclability. The increasing demand for eco-friendly packaging made from bio-based polymers is driving the demand for products such as PLA, PHA, and starch-based polymers in different applications.

Consumer goods

Bioplastics & biopolymers have a wide variety of applications in consumer products and can be used in casings, circuit boards, touchscreen computer casings, loudspeakers, keyboard elements, mobile casings, vacuum cleaners, and mouse for laptops.

SUPLA has developed optimized PLA for the electronics industry. Similarly, the world’s first bioplastic touchscreen computer was developed in collaboration with a Taiwanese OEM/ODM, Kuender. The PLA blends used in the monitor screens also bring improved impact resistance; excellent high gloss finish; and stable and precise processing.

Europe is the largest bioplastics & biopolymers market and is one of the major producers of plastics. It leads in the packaging end-use industry, which dominates the bioplastics & biopolymers market. These factors have been responsible for the development of bio-based plastics with collaborative research, which, in turn, is expected to transform Europe’s plastics industry. The political and economic conditions have also driven the market penetration of bioplastics & biopolymers. The EU Commission has focused on the Lead Markets Initiative, where bioplastics have been identified as one of the most important potential markets. Europe has, thus, become one of the major consumers of bioplastics & biopolymers.

Key players profiled in this report include NatureWorks (US), Braskem (Brazil), Novamont (Italy), BASF (Germany), Total Corbion PLA (Netherlands), Biome Bioplastics (UK), Bio-On (Italy), Toray Industries (Japan), Plantic Technologies (Australia), and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan).

Market Leaders - Bioplastics & Biopolymers Market

The market size of bioplastics & biopolymers is estimated at USD 6.95 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 14.92 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 16.5% from 2018 to 2023.Increasing use of bioplastics in the packaging industry, increase in waste management regulations in Europe, favorable government policies, increased focus on bio-based content rather than biodegradability, and growing concerns for human health are expected to drive the demand for bioplastics & biopolymers market during the forecast period.

The key players in the market include NatureWorks (US), Braskem (Brazil), Novamont (Italy), BASF (Germany), Total Corbion PLA (Netherlands), Biome Bioplastics (UK), Bio-On (Italy), Toray Industries (Japan), Plantic Technologies (Australia), and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan). The bioplastics & biopolymers market report analyzes the key growth strategies adopted by leading market players, between 2014 and 2018, which include investment & expansion, new product launch, agreement, partnership & joint venture, and merger & acquisition.

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NatureWorks is a major manufacturer of bioplastics & biopolymers. The company manufactures biodegradable biopolymers derived from renewable resources. The company offers Ingeo biopolymer, which is used in 3D printing, beauty and household, building & construction, food & beverage packaging, medical & hygiene, and other applications. The company has established a strong foothold in the bioplastics & biopolymers market through investments & expansions, joint ventures, and new product launches. In June 2017, NatureWorks signed a contract to license Plaxica’s Optipure chemical processing technology for the production of D-lactic acid. This helped the company produce D-lactic acid at lower cost, for a further range of performance Ingeo PLA grades. This investment is a long-term strategy of the company to lead the market with cost-effective, functional biopolymers.

Braskem has majorly adopted new product launches, agreement & partnerships & joint ventures strategies to grow in the bioplastics & biopolymers market. In August 2018, Braskem launched a new sustainable PET food packaging initiative utilizing Braskems product, sugarcane I’m green biopolymer. Natural PET is expected to use 30.0% bioplastic packaging material into every bag in Mindful Meals dry dog food. This development is expected to help meet the demand for bioplastics & biopolymers, globally. In September 2018, Braskem and UNITED CAPS collaborated to deliver green bio-sourced plastic caps and closures. These products would be made from sugarcane as an addition to the UNITED CAPS product portfolio. This collaboration is expected to enable the delivery of more environmentally sustainable greener closure solutions to the caps and closure market, thereby strengthening the foothold of Braskem in the bioplastics & biopolymers market.

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