Product Code: BIOPOLY0623
Government legislation, consumer trends and environmental concerns are compelling the development of bioplastics and natural fibers in markets including food packaging, automotive, building/construction, textiles, agriculture, sports & leisure and consumer goods. Biocomposites based on these materials offer significant advantages over incumbent synthetic materials including lightweighting, sustainability and reduced carbon footprint. Natural fibers are also abundant and low-cost. The bioplastics and natural fibers market will witness good growth through to 2033, with excellent opportunities for large producers and start ups.
The report provides an in depth analysis of the bioplastics and natural fibers market by applications and bioplastic and natural fiber type.
Report contents include:
- Market trends and drivers in the bioplastics and natural fibers market.
- Production estimates by bioplastics and natural fibers producers, types, market and regions.
- Challenges for the bioplastics and natural fibers market.
- Advantages and disadvantages of the bioplastics and natural fibers over synthetic plastics.
- Analysis of synthetic biopolymers market including Polylactic acid (Bio-PLA), Polyethylene terephthalate (Bio-PET), Polytrimethylene terephthalate (Bio-PTT), Polyethylene furanoate (Bio-PEF), Polyamides (Bio-PA), Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (Bio-PBAT), Polybutylene succinate (PBS) and copolymers, Polyethylene (Bio-PE), Polypropylene (Bio-PP)
- Analysis of naturally produced bio-based polymers including Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), Polysaccharides, Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), Cellulose nanocrystals, Cellulose nanofibers, Protein-based bioplastics, Algal and fungal.
- Analysis of natural fibers including seed fibers (cotton, luffa), bast fibers (jute, hemp, flax, ramie, kenaf), leaf fibers (sisal, abaca). fruit fibers (banana, pineapple, coir), stalk fibers, bamboo, sugarcane, animal proteins, plus alternative wool, leather, silk and down.
- Profiles of over 500 companies. Companies profiled include Ananas Anam, BASF, Bast Fiber Technologies Inc., Kelheim Fibres GmbH, BComp, Circular Systems, Evrnu, Natural Fiber Welding, Icytos, NatureWorks, Total Corbion, Danimer Scientific, Novamont, Mitsubishi Chemicals, Indorama, Braskem, Avantium, Borealis, Cathay, Dupont, BASF, Arkema, DuPont, AMSilk GmbH, Notpla, Loliware, Bolt Threads, Ecovative, Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Spiber and many more.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 1.1. BIOPLASTICS
- 1.1.1. Market trends
- 1.1.2. Global production to 2033
- 1.1.3. Main producers and global production capacities
- 1.1.3.1. Producers
- 1.1.3.2. By biobased and sustainable plastic type
- 1.1.3.3. By region
- 1.1.4. Global demand for biobased and sustainable plastics 2020-21, by market
- 1.1.5. Challenges for bioplastics in packaging
- 1.2. NATURAL FIBERS
- 1.2.1. What are next-gen natural fibers?
- 1.2.2. Benefits of natural fibers over synthetic
- 1.2.3. Markets and applications for next-gen natural fibers
- 1.2.4. Recent commercial activity in next-gen natural fibers
- 1.2.5. Commercially available next-gen natural fiber products
- 1.2.6. Market drivers for next-gen natural fibers
- 1.2.7. Challenges
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. THE GLOBAL PLASTICS MARKET
- 3.1. Global production of plastics
- 3.2. The importance of plastic
- 3.3. Issues with plastics use
- 3.4. Policy and regulations
- 3.5. The circular economy
- 3.6. Conventional polymer materials used in packaging
- 3.6.1. Polyolefins: Polypropylene and polyethylene
- 3.6.2. PET and other polyester polymers
- 3.6.3. Renewable and bio-based polymers for packaging
- 3.7. Comparison of synthetic fossil-based and bio-based polymers
- 3.8. End-of-life treatment of bioplastics
4. THE GLOBAL BIOPLASTICS MARKET
- 4.1. Bio-based or renewable plastics
- 4.1.1. Drop-in bio-based plastics
- 4.1.2. Novel bio-based plastics
- 4.2. Biodegradable and compostable plastics
- 4.2.1. Biodegradability
- 4.2.2. Compostability
- 4.3. Advantages and disadvantages
- 4.4. Types of Bio-based and/or Biodegradable Plastics
- 4.5. Market leaders by biobased and/or biodegradable plastic types
- 4.6. SYNTHETIC BIO-BASED POLYMERS
- 4.6.1. Polylactic acid (Bio-PLA)
- 4.6.1.1. Market analysis
- 4.6.1.2. Producers and production capacities, current and planned
- 4.6.1.2.1. Lactic acid producers and production capacities
- 4.6.1.2.2. PLA producers and production capacities
- 4.6.2. Polyethylene terephthalate (Bio-PET)
- 4.6.2.1. Market analysis
- 4.6.2.2. Producers and production capacities
- 4.6.3. Polytrimethylene terephthalate (Bio-PTT)
- 4.6.3.1. Market analysis
- 4.6.3.2. Producers and production capacities
- 4.6.4. Polyethylene furanoate (Bio-PEF)
- 4.6.4.1. Market analysis
- 4.6.4.2. Comparative properties to PET
- 4.6.4.3. Producers and production capacities
- 4.6.4.3.1. FDCA and PEF producers and production capacities
- 4.6.5. Polyamides (Bio-PA)
- 4.6.5.1. Market analysis
- 4.6.5.2. Producers and production capacities
- 4.6.6. Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (Bio-PBAT)- Aliphatic aromatic copolyesters
- 4.6.6.1. Market analysis
- 4.6.6.2. Producers and production capacities
- 4.6.7. Polybutylene succinate (PBS) and copolymers
- 4.6.7.1. Market analysis
- 4.6.7.2. Producers and production capacities
- 4.6.8. Polyethylene (Bio-PE)
- 4.6.8.1. Market analysis
- 4.6.8.2. Producers and production capacities
- 4.6.9. Polypropylene (Bio-PP)
- 4.6.9.1. Market analysis
- 4.6.9.2. Producers and production capacities
- 4.7. NATURAL BIO-BASED POLYMERS
- 4.7.1. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
- 4.7.1.1. Technology description
- 4.7.1.2. Types
- 4.7.1.2.1. PHB
- 4.7.1.2.2. PHBV
- 4.7.1.3. Synthesis and production processes
- 4.7.1.4. Market analysis
- 4.7.1.5. Commercially available PHAs
- 4.7.1.6. Producers and production capacities
- 4.7.1.7. PHAs in packaging
- 4.7.2. Polysaccharides
- 4.7.2.1. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)
- 4.7.2.1.1. Market analysis
- 4.7.2.1.2. Producers and production capacities
- 4.7.2.2. Nanocellulose
- 4.7.2.2.1. Cellulose nanocrystals
- 4.7.2.2.1.1. Market analysis
- 4.7.2.2.1.2. Producers and production capacities
- 4.7.2.2.2. Cellulose nanofibers
- 4.7.2.2.2.1. Market analysis
- 4.7.2.2.2.2. Producers and production capacities
- 4.7.2.3. Starch
- 4.7.2.3.1. Production
- 4.7.2.3.1.1. Thermoplastic starch (TPS)
- 4.7.2.3.1.2. Producers
- 4.7.3. Protein-based bioplastics
- 4.7.3.1. Types, applications and producers
- 4.8. Mycelium
- 4.8.1. Properties
- 4.8.2. Applications
- 4.8.3. Producers
- 4.9. Chitosan
- 4.10. Alginate
- 4.10.1. Advantages
- 4.10.2. Production
- 4.10.3. Producers
5. THE GLOBAL BIOPLASTICS MARKET
- 5.1. Global production capacities for bioplastics by end user market 2019-2033
- 5.2. Processes for bioplastics in packaging
- 5.3. Flexible packaging
- 5.3.1. Production volumes 2019-2033
- 5.4. Rigid packaging
- 5.4.1. Production volumes 2019-2033
- 5.4.1.1. By end-use application
- 5.5. Consumer products
- 5.6. Automotive
- 5.7. Building & construction
- 5.8. Textiles
- 5.9. Electronics
- 5.10. Agriculture and horticulture
6. THE NATURAL FIBERS MARKET
- 6.1. Manufacturing method, matrix materials and applications of natural fibers
- 6.2. Advantages of natural fibers
- 6.3. Plants (cellulose, lignocellulose)
- 6.3.1. Seed fibers
- 6.3.1.1. Cotton
- 6.3.1.1.1. Production volumes 2018-2033
- 6.3.1.2. Kapok
- 6.3.1.2.1. Production volumes 2018-2033
- 6.3.1.3. Luffa
- 6.3.2. Bast fibers
- 6.3.2.1. Jute
- 6.3.2.1.1. Production volumes 2018-2033
- 6.3.2.2. Hemp
- 6.3.2.2.1. Production volumes 2018-2033
- 6.3.2.3. Flax
- 6.3.2.3.1. Production volumes 2018-2033
- 6.3.2.4. Ramie
- 6.3.2.4.1. Production volumes 2018-2033
- 6.3.2.5. Kenaf
- 6.3.2.5.1. Production volumes 2018-2033
- 6.3.3. Leaf fibers
- 6.3.3.1. Sisal
- 6.3.3.1.1. Production volumes 2018-2033
- 6.3.3.2. Abaca
- 6.3.3.2.1. Production volumes 2018-2033
- 6.3.4. Fruit fibers
- 6.3.4.1. Coir
- 6.3.4.1.1. Production volumes 2018-2033
- 6.3.4.2. Banana
- 6.3.4.2.1. Production volumes 2018-2033
- 6.3.4.3. Pineapple
- 6.3.5. Stalk fibers from agricultural residues
- 6.3.5.1. Rice fiber
- 6.3.5.2. Corn
- 6.3.6. Cane, grasses and reed
- 6.3.6.1. Switch grass
- 6.3.6.2. Sugarcane (agricultural residues)
- 6.3.6.3. Bamboo
- 6.3.6.3.1. Production volumes 2018-2033
- 6.3.6.4. Fresh grass (green biorefinery)
- 6.4. Animal (fibrous protein)
- 6.4.1. Wool
- 6.4.2. Silk fiber
- 6.4.3. Leather
- 6.4.4. Fur
- 6.4.5. Down
- 6.5. MARKETS FOR NEXT-GEN NATURAL FIBERS
- 6.5.1. Composites
- 6.5.1.1. Applications
- 6.5.1.2. Natural fiber injection moulding compounds
- 6.5.1.2.1. Properties
- 6.5.1.2.2. Applications
- 6.5.1.3. Non-woven natural fiber mat composites
- 6.5.1.3.1. Automotive
- 6.5.1.3.2. Applications
- 6.5.1.4. Aligned natural fiber-reinforced composites
- 6.5.1.5. Natural fiber biobased polymer compounds
- 6.5.1.6. Natural fiber biobased polymer non-woven mats
- 6.5.1.6.1. Flax
- 6.5.1.6.2. Kenaf
- 6.5.1.7. Natural fiber thermoset bioresin composites
- 6.5.2. Aerospace
- 6.5.3. Automotive
- 6.5.3.1. Market overview
- 6.5.3.2. Applications of natural fibers
- 6.5.4. Building/construction
- 6.5.4.1. Market overview
- 6.5.4.2. Applications of natural fibers
- 6.5.5. Sports and leisure
- 6.5.6. Textiles
- 6.5.6.1. Market overview
- 6.5.6.2. Consumer apparel
- 6.5.6.3. Geotextiles
- 6.5.7. Packaging
- 6.6. GLOBAL NATURAL FIBERS MARKET
- 6.6.1. Overall global fibers market
- 6.6.2. Plant-based fiber production
- 6.6.3. Animal-based natural fiber production
7. BIOPLASTICS COMPANY PROFILES (324 company profiles)
8. NATURAL FIBER PRODUCERS AND PRODUCT DEVELOPER PROFILES (178 company profiles)
9. REFERENCES