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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Steady Growth of Chemical industry across the globe to drive Chlor-Alkali Market

 

The global Chlor-Alkali market size is estimated to be USD 63.2 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 77.4 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.1% between 2021 and 2026. The growth in demand for chlor-alkali in the APAC is expected to be driven by the vinyl chain (EDC/VCM/PVC). The demand for chlor-alkali in the APAC is driven by China, which accounts for a major share, globally. China is one of the fastest-growing countries, in terms of chlor-alkali consumption, due to its large chemical and petrochemical industries. India, with its emerging economy is expected to propel the demand for chlor-alkali products during the forecast period.

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Chlor-alkali products such as chlorine, caustic soda, and soda ash play a vital role in the chemical industry. These products are necessary raw materials in major bulk chemical industries and utilized in various industrial and manufacturing value chains. The products are used in different applications such as plastics, alumina, paper & pulp, and others and find applications in diverse end-use industries (construction, automotive, and others). Thus, rising chemical output and strong economic conditions in emerging countries are expected to drive the growth of the chlor-alkali market.

• According to the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), in 2019, the global sale of chemicals was worth USD 4,108 billion. China dominates the sales of chemicals, followed by the European Union and the US. The sales of chemicals are expected to reach USD 6.9 trillion by 2030. Chlor-alkali products being one of the key raw materials for various products in the chemical industry, high demand is expected to further drive demand.
• According to PlasticsEurope, global plastic production in 2019 was 368 million tons. APAC dominated the market accounting for 51% of the global production.
• PVC is utilized in the construction, electronics, healthcare, automotive, packaging, and other end-use industries. Its low cost and desirable physical & mechanical properties make it a suitable material was various applications. In 2019, the demand for PVC in Europe was approximately five million tons, which accounted for 10% of the overall production of plastic in Europe.
• There is high growth in the construction sector in the US, China, and India. In 2019, the contribution of construction to the GDP of India, the US, and China was approximately 9%, 6%, and 7% respectively.
• Recovery of the automotive sector is expected to drive the demand for PVC, aluminum, and other materials in the automotive industry which is expected to further drive the market for chlor-alkali products

APAC accounted for the largest share of the Chlor-Alkali market in 2020, followed by Europe and North America. APAC recorded the largest demand for chlor-alkali in the past few years due to the growing investments in developing countries and manufacturing capacity additions across end-use industries, especially water treatment, and chemical processing. Increasing investments in infrastructure development projects, growing urbanization, rapid industrialization, improving the standard of living, and thriving automotive sector, as well as high economic growth, are the key factors for the regions overall growth.

The leading players in the Chlor-Alkali market are Olin Corporation(US), Westlake Chemical Corporation (US), Tata Chemicals Limited (India), Occidental Petroleum Corporation (US), Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan), Solvay SA (Belgium), Tosoh Corporation (Japan), Hanwha Solutions Corporation (South Korea), Nirma Limited (India), AGC, Inc. (Japan), Dow Inc. (US), Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd. (China), INOVYN (UK), Ciner Resources Corporation (US), Wanhua-Borsodchem (Hungary), and others.

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Automotive Application to Dominate Flock Adhesive Market Between 2017 and 2022

The global flock adhesives market is projected to grow from USD 2.35 billion in 2017 to USD 3.18 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.3% in terms of value. Factors driving the growing use of the flock adhesives market are the increasing demand for lightweight and low carbon emitting vehicles and high demand for flock adhesives from the Asia Pacific region.

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Automotive is one of the largest application areas of flock adhesives. Flock adhesives play an important role in improving the aesthetics and performance of automobiles. The growth of the flock adhesives market in the Asia Pacific region is mainly driven by China, which is experiencing substantial growth fueled by the rising investments in the infrastructure required for establishing manufacturing facilities of flock adhesives in the country.

The automotive segment will continue to represent the bulk of the demand for flock adhesives due to the increasing requirement for bonding dissimilar materials, substituting traditional materials with synthetic substrates, and increasing focus on reducing VOC emissions. From an engineering and design perspective, flock adhesives are valued because of their ability to bond dissimilar substrates, resist vibration, and distribute stresses over a wide area.

Technological advancements in the end-use industries are fueling the demand for flock adhesives in the North American and European markets. Less cure time and increased performance benefits offered by flock adhesives, such as high-performing seals, better adhesion to a variety of substrates, and resistance to chemicals & gas are boosting the market. For the past few years, energy prices in North America have increased, affecting end-user expenses. Therefore, the end users are more interested in new or different technologies and products that can help them counter the rising energy expenses. For instance, flock adhesives play a major role in reducing the weight of the vehicles, which results in energy conservation and subsequently in reducing energy expenses. This is a major factor which is driving the demand for flock adhesives and their technologies, especially the electrostatic technology that meets the energy efficiency requirements.

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Asia Pacific is the leader in terms of consumption of flock adhesives. Stringent environmental regulations to reduce the weight of automobiles, increasing demand for luxury products, and increasing screen printing in textile applications have led to the early adoption of flock adhesives in Asia Pacific. The market for flock adhesives is projected to register the highest CAGR in Asia Pacific in the next five years.

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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