NatureWorks (US) and Braskem (Brazil) are Leading Players in the Bioplastics & Biopolymers Market

The global bioplastics & biopolymers market size is expected to grow from USD 10.7 billion in 2021 to reach USD 29.7 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 22.7%.

The increasing demand for bioplastics & biopolymers material in various end-use segments coupled with stringent regulatory and sustainability mandates concerning healthcare safety is driving the market for bioplastics & biopolymers. Additionally, the growing industrial development in the emerging economies, such as APAC and South America along with the rising demand for bioplastics & biopolymers are also driving the market demand.

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The key players in this market are BASF (Germany), Mitsubishi Chemical Holding Corporation (Japan), NatureWorks (US), Total Corbion (Netherlands), Toray Industries (Japan), Novamont (Italy), Biotec (Germany), Biome Bioplastics (UK), Braskem (Brazil), and Plantic Technologies (Australia). These players have adopted various strategies such as investment & expansion, merger & acquisition, partnership & agreement, and new product launch in order to strengthen their market position.

For instance, in April 2021, NatureWorks announced a new strategic partnership with IMA Coffee, which is a market leader in coffee handling processing and packaging. This partnership aims at increasing the market reach for high-performing compostable K-cup in North America. NatureWorks is jointly owned by PTT Global Chemical (Thailand) and Cargill (US). It manufactures biopolymers derived from renewable resources, such as corn, starch, and vegetable oils. It is among the leading advanced material companies and offers a broad portfolio of renewably sourced polymers and chemicals for the packaging and chemical industries. The company offers Ingeo Biopolymer, which is used in 3D printing, beauty and household, building & construction, food & beverage packaging, medical & hygiene, and other applications. It also offers PLA-based biopolymer performance material designed for use in fresh food packaging and food service ware applications. NatureWorks operates in North America, Europe, and APAC, with manufacturing facilities in the US.

Braskem was founded in 2002, with the consolidation of six companies, namely, Copene, OPP, Trikem, Proppet, Nitrocarbono, and Polialden. The company operates in the chemical and petrochemical industry and thus, plays an important role in other production chains that are essential to economic development. The company produces polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and polyvinylchloride (PVC) resins, in addition to basic chemical inputs such as ethylene, propylene, butadiene, benzene, toluene, chlorine, soda, and solvents, among others. The company offers bioplastics through its biopolymers segment. Braskem is the first company that started to produce on a world scale unit BIO- PE which is made out of sugarcane. The company produces 16 million metric tons per year of thermoplastic resins and other chemical products. It exports the products to clients in approximately 100 countries and operates 41 industrial units, which are located in Brazil, the US, Germany, and Mexico as well as 16 regional offices in other countries to provide integrated solutions for clients. the latter in partnership with the Mexican company, Idesa.

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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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NatureWorks (US) and Braskem (Brazil) are Leading Players in the Bioplastics & Biopolymers Market

The global bioplastics & biopolymers market size is projected to reach USD 29.7 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 22.7% from 2021 to 2026. The increasing demand for bioplastics & biopolymers material in various end-use segments coupled with stringent regulatory and sustainability mandates concerning healthcare safety is driving the market for bioplastics & biopolymers.

The increase in demand for bioplastics & biopolymers and the growing industrial development in the emerging economies, such as APAC and South America, are driving the market. 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). These players have adopted various strategies such as investment & expansion, merger & acquisition, partnership & agreement, and new product launch in order to strengthen their market position. For instance, in April 2021, NatureWorks announced a new strategic partnership with IMA Coffee, which is a market leader in coffee handling processing and packaging. This partnership aims at increasing the market reach for high-performing compostable K-cup in North America.

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NatureWorks is jointly owned by PTT Global Chemical (Thailand) and Cargill (US). It manufactures biopolymers derived from renewable resources, such as corn, starch, and vegetable oils. It is among the leading advanced material companies and offers a broad portfolio of renewably sourced polymers and chemicals for the packaging and chemical industries. The company offers Ingeo Biopolymer, which is used in 3D printing, beauty and household, building & construction, food & beverage packaging, medical & hygiene, and other applications. It also offers PLA-based biopolymer performance material designed for use in fresh food packaging and food service ware applications. NatureWorks operates in North America, Europe, and APAC, with manufacturing facilities in the US.
In April 2021, NatureWorks announced a new strategic partnership with IMA Coffee, which is a market leader in coffee handling processing and packaging. This partnership aims at increasing the market reach for high-performing compostable K-cup in North America.

Braskem was founded in 2002, with the consolidation of six companies, namely, Copene, OPP, Trikem, Proppet, Nitrocarbono, and Polialden. The company operates in the chemical and petrochemical industry and thus, plays an important role in other production chains that are essential to economic development. The company produces polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and polyvinylchloride (PVC) resins, in addition to basic chemical inputs such as ethylene, propylene, butadiene, benzene, toluene, chlorine, soda, and solvents, among others. The company offers bioplastics through its biopolymers segment. Braskem is the first company that started to produce on a world scale unit BIO- PE which is made out of sugarcane. The company produces 16 million metric tons per year of thermoplastic resins and other chemical products. It exports the products to clients in approximately 100 countries and operates 41 industrial units, which are located in Brazil, the US, Germany, and Mexico as well as 16 regional offices in other countries to provide integrated solutions for clients. the latter in partnership with the Mexican company, Idesa.
In August 2019, Braskem and Ledesma (Argentina), manufacturer of natural agroindustrial products, have collaborated to deliver Ledesma + Bio, which is a line of 100% sustainable notebooks made entirely of sugarcane. Such initiatives are expected to cater to the needs of the bioplastics & biopolymers market.

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Bioplastics & Biopolymers and Its Key Opportunities and Challenges

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.

Growing consumption of bioplastics & biopolymers in the packaging industry, growing demand for bioplastics, and increasing environmental awareness drive the bioplastics & biopolymers market, globally.

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The use of bio-based products is expected to increase owing to the growing environmental regulations. Thus, the bioplastics & biopolymers market is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period. Moreover, various regulations, such as banning or implementing additional surcharges on the usage of conventional plastics in shopping bags, packaging materials, and disposables applications, discourage the use of conventional plastics. This factor help in promoting bio-based and biodegradable products, thereby driving the bioplastics & biopolymers market.

Non-biodegradable bioplastics & biopolymers is the fastest-growing type owing to their low price coupled with durability and robustness. These are used to substitute the plastics in applications such as shopping bags, food packaging, and disposables. Key end users are adopting these bioplastics to enhance their contribution to sustained growth. For instance, Coca-Cola introduced the Plant Bottle technology, where PET had been made from bio-based monoethylene glycol (from sugarcane) and terephthalic acid (from petrochemicals).

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Packaging is the fastest-growing end-use industry for bioplastics & biopolymers. The high growth in this segment is owing to the increasing use of bioplastics for manufacturing single-use compostable packaging materials including carry bags, food packaging, boxes, and laminating films. Bioplastics are widely used in food packaging, which is expected to witness a high growth potential during the forecast period.

APAC is the fastest-growing market for bioplastics & biopolymers. In this region, there has been an increase in the consumption of bioplastics & biopolymers because of new regulations as well as marketplace advertising. Government regulations in APAC regarding the ban on plastic bags and global warming initiatives are also driving the market. In APAC, the market in China is expected to grow rapidly due to new capacity additions and government legislation. The consumer awareness regarding sustainable plastics along with the pressure from retailers contributes to the rising demand for bioplastics.

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