The Global Bio Plasticizers Market size is expected to reach $5.4 billion by 2031, rising at a market growth of 8.4% CAGR during the forecast period. In the year 2023, the market attained a volume of 1,682.39 Kilo Tonnes, experiencing a growth of 13.1% (2020-2023).
The versatility of bio plasticizers makes them suitable for a wide range of packaging applications. They can produce flexible films, wraps, bags, and containers, among other packaging materials. Therefore, packaging materials segment captured $915.92 million revenue in the market in 2023. Also, Russia would utilize 33.57 Kilo Tonnes of packaging materials by 2031. In addition to enhancing the processability and mechanical properties of packaging materials, these present an appealing alternative for manufacturers seeking to improve the overall performance of their packaging products.
Traditional plasticizers contribute to environmental degradation through greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and the depletion of finite resources. This has prompted governments, industries, and consumers to seek more sustainable options. Prominent laws and initiatives around the world reflect this growing concern. Hence, the growing awareness of the detrimental effects of traditional plasticizers will support the market's growth throughout the forecast period.
Additionally, the packaging industry is experiencing a notable shift towards sustainable solutions as companies seek to reduce their environmental footprint. Increasing consumer consciousness and regulatory pressures to implement eco-friendly practices are propelling this trend. Thus, the focus on sustainable packaging solutions is driving the growth of the market as companies seek to meet consumer demands for environmentally friendly products.
However, compared to traditional plasticizers derived from fossil fuels, the production of bio-plasticizers can still incur higher expenses. This cost disparity stems from several factors, including the complexity of sourcing and processing bio-based raw materials and the need for specialized equipment and infrastructure. Hence, the high cost associated with the product may hamper the market's growth..
By Product Analysis
Based on product, the market is characterized into epoxidized soybean oil (ESBO), castor oil-based plasticizer, citrates, succinic acid, and others. The castor oil-based plasticizer segment procured 28.2% growth rate in the market in 2023. Castor oil is an oil obtained from the seeds of the castor oil plant (Ricinus communis). Its notable characteristic is its substantial ricinoleic acid content, rendering it well-suited for application as a plasticizer. In terms of volume, the castor oil-based plasticizer segment utilized 398.26 Kilo Tonnes Bio Plasticizers in 2023.
By Application Analysis
On the basis of application, the market is classified into packaging materials, consumer goods, automotive & transport, building & construction, textile, agriculture & horticulture, and others. The building & construction segment witnessed 10.5% growth rate in the market in 2023. These can improve the performance of building materials. They can enhance the flexibility, durability, and workability of materials such as concrete, mortar, and gypsum, making them easier to use and more resistant to cracking and other forms of damage. In terms of volume, the building & construction segment would consume 265.07 kilo tonnes of Bio Plasticizers by 2028.
By Regional Analysis
Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The North America segment garnered 27.4% growth rate in the market in 2023. In North America, the demand for bio-plasticizers has been growing steadily, particularly in the construction, automotive, and packaging industries. The construction sector, for example, is increasingly using bio-plasticizers in concrete formulations to improve workability and reduce cracking. In terms of volume, Canada utilized 31.64 Kilo Tonnes Bio Plasticizers in 2020.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- Avient Corporation
- BASF SE
- Cargill, Incorporated
- DIC Corporation
- The Dow Chemical Company
- Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stifung)
- Lanxess AG
- Solvay SA
- ACS Technical Products
- Emery Oleochemicals LLC
Global Bio Plasticizers Market Report Segmentation
By Product (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Epoxidized Soyabean Oil (ESBO)
- Castor Oil-based Plasticizer
- Citrates
- Succinic Acid
- Others
By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Packaging Materials
- Consumer Goods
- Automotive & Transport
- Building & Construction
- Textile
- Agriculture & Horticulture
- Others
By Geography (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Malaysia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
Table of Contents
Chapter 1.Market Scope & Methodology
- 1.1Market Definition
- 1.2Objectives
- 1.3Market Scope
- 1.4Segmentation
- 1.4.1Global Bio Plasticizers Market, by Product
- 1.4.2Global Bio Plasticizers Market, by Application
- 1.4.3Global Bio Plasticizers Market, by Geography
- 1.5Methodology for the research
Chapter 2.Market at a Glance
Chapter 3.Market Overview
- 3.1Introduction
- 3.1.1Overview
- 3.1.1.1Market Composition and Scenario
- 3.2Key Factors Impacting the Market
- 3.2.1Market Drivers
- 3.2.2Market Opportunities
- 3.2.3Market Restraints
- 3.2.4Market Challenges
- 3.3Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4.Global Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 4.1Global Epoxidized Soyabean Oil (ESBO) Market by Region
- 4.2Global Castor Oil-based Plasticizer Market by Region
- 4.3Global Citrates Market by Region
- 4.4Global Succinic Acid Market by Region
- 4.5Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 5.Global Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 5.1Global Packaging Materials Market by Region
- 5.2Global Consumer Goods Market by Region
- 5.3Global Automotive & Transport Market by Region
- 5.4Global Building & Construction Market by Region
- 5.5Global Textile Market by Region
- 5.6Global Agriculture & Horticulture Market by Region
- 5.7Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 6.Global Bio Plasticizers Market by Region
- 6.1North America Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.1.1North America Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.1.1.1North America Epoxidized Soyabean Oil (ESBO) Market by Country
- 6.1.1.2North America Castor Oil-based Plasticizer Market by Country
- 6.1.1.3North America Citrates Market by Country
- 6.1.1.4North America Succinic Acid Market by Country
- 6.1.1.5North America Others Market by Country
- 6.1.2North America Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.1.2.1North America Packaging Materials Market by Country
- 6.1.2.2North America Consumer Goods Market by Country
- 6.1.2.3North America Automotive & Transport Market by Country
- 6.1.2.4North America Building & Construction Market by Country
- 6.1.2.5North America Textile Market by Country
- 6.1.2.6North America Agriculture & Horticulture Market by Country
- 6.1.2.7North America Others Market by Country
- 6.1.3North America Bio Plasticizers Market by Country
- 6.1.3.1US Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.1.3.1.1US Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.1.3.1.2US Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.1.3.2Canada Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.1.3.2.1Canada Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.1.3.2.2Canada Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.1.3.3Mexico Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.1.3.3.1Mexico Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.1.3.3.2Mexico Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.1.3.4Rest of North America Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.1.3.4.1Rest of North America Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.1.3.4.2Rest of North America Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.2Europe Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.2.1Europe Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.2.1.1Europe Epoxidized Soyabean Oil (ESBO) Market by Country
- 6.2.1.2Europe Castor Oil-based Plasticizer Market by Country
- 6.2.1.3Europe Citrates Market by Country
- 6.2.1.4Europe Succinic Acid Market by Country
- 6.2.1.5Europe Others Market by Country
- 6.2.2Europe Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.2.2.1Europe Packaging Materials Market by Country
- 6.2.2.2Europe Consumer Goods Market by Country
- 6.2.2.3Europe Automotive & Transport Market by Country
- 6.2.2.4Europe Building & Construction Market by Country
- 6.2.2.5Europe Textile Market by Country
- 6.2.2.6Europe Agriculture & Horticulture Market by Country
- 6.2.2.7Europe Others Market by Country
- 6.2.3Europe Bio Plasticizers Market by Country
- 6.2.3.1Germany Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.2.3.1.1Germany Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.2.3.1.2Germany Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.2.3.2UK Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.2.3.2.1UK Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.2.3.2.2UK Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.2.3.3France Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.2.3.3.1France Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.2.3.3.2France Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.2.3.4Russia Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.2.3.4.1Russia Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.2.3.4.2Russia Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.2.3.5Spain Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.2.3.5.1Spain Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.2.3.5.2Spain Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.2.3.6Italy Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.2.3.6.1Italy Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.2.3.6.2Italy Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.2.3.7Rest of Europe Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.2.3.7.1Rest of Europe Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.2.3.7.2Rest of Europe Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.3Asia Pacific Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.3.1Asia Pacific Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.3.1.1Asia Pacific Epoxidized Soyabean Oil (ESBO) Market by Country
- 6.3.1.2Asia Pacific Castor Oil-based Plasticizer Market by Country
- 6.3.1.3Asia Pacific Citrates Market by Country
- 6.3.1.4Asia Pacific Succinic Acid Market by Country
- 6.3.1.5Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
- 6.3.2Asia Pacific Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.3.2.1Asia Pacific Packaging Materials Market by Country
- 6.3.2.2Asia Pacific Consumer Goods Market by Country
- 6.3.2.3Asia Pacific Automotive & Transport Market by Country
- 6.3.2.4Asia Pacific Building & Construction Market by Country
- 6.3.2.5Asia Pacific Textile Market by Country
- 6.3.2.6Asia Pacific Agriculture & Horticulture Market by Country
- 6.3.2.7Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
- 6.3.3Asia Pacific Bio Plasticizers Market by Country
- 6.3.3.1China Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.3.3.1.1China Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.3.3.1.2China Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.3.3.2India Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.3.3.2.1India Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.3.3.2.2India Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.3.3.3Japan Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.3.3.3.1Japan Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.3.3.3.2Japan Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.3.3.4South Korea Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.3.3.4.1South Korea Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.3.3.4.2South Korea Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.3.3.5Australia Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.3.3.5.1Australia Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.3.3.5.2Australia Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.3.3.6Malaysia Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.3.3.6.1Malaysia Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.3.3.6.2Malaysia Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.3.3.7Rest of Asia Pacific Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.3.3.7.1Rest of Asia Pacific Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.3.3.7.2Rest of Asia Pacific Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.4LAMEA Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.4.1LAMEA Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.4.1.1LAMEA Epoxidized Soyabean Oil (ESBO) Market by Country
- 6.4.1.2LAMEA Castor Oil-based Plasticizer Market by Country
- 6.4.1.3LAMEA Citrates Market by Country
- 6.4.1.4LAMEA Succinic Acid Market by Country
- 6.4.1.5LAMEA Others Market by Country
- 6.4.2LAMEA Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.4.2.1LAMEA Packaging Materials Market by Country
- 6.4.2.2LAMEA Consumer Goods Market by Country
- 6.4.2.3LAMEA Automotive & Transport Market by Country
- 6.4.2.4LAMEA Building & Construction Market by Country
- 6.4.2.5LAMEA Textile Market by Country
- 6.4.2.6LAMEA Agriculture & Horticulture Market by Country
- 6.4.2.7LAMEA Others Market by Country
- 6.4.3LAMEA Bio Plasticizers Market by Country
- 6.4.3.1Brazil Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.4.3.1.1Brazil Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.4.3.1.2Brazil Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.4.3.2Argentina Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.4.3.2.1Argentina Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.4.3.2.2Argentina Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.4.3.3UAE Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.4.3.3.1UAE Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.4.3.3.2UAE Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.4.3.4Saudi Arabia Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.4.3.4.1Saudi Arabia Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.4.3.4.2Saudi Arabia Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.4.3.5South Africa Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.4.3.5.1South Africa Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.4.3.5.2South Africa Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.4.3.6Nigeria Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.4.3.6.1Nigeria Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.4.3.6.2Nigeria Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
- 6.4.3.7Rest of LAMEA Bio Plasticizers Market
- 6.4.3.7.1Rest of LAMEA Bio Plasticizers Market by Product
- 6.4.3.7.2Rest of LAMEA Bio Plasticizers Market by Application
Chapter 7.Company Profiles
- 7.1Avient Corporation
- 7.1.1Company Overview
- 7.1.2Financial Analysis
- 7.1.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.1.4Research & Development Expenses
- 7.1.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 7.1.5.1Acquisition and Mergers:
- 7.1.6SWOT Analysis
- 7.2BASF SE
- 7.2.1Company Overview
- 7.2.2Financial Analysis
- 7.2.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.2.4Research & Development Expense
- 7.2.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 7.2.5.1Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 7.2.6SWOT Analysis
- 7.4DIC Corporation
- 7.4.1Company Overview
- 7.4.2Financial Analysis
- 7.4.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.4.4Research & Development Expenses
- 7.4.5SWOT Analysis
- 7.5The Dow Chemical Company
- 7.5.1Company Overview
- 7.5.2Financial Analysis
- 7.5.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.5.4Research & Development Expenses
- 7.5.5SWOT Analysis
- 7.6Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung)
- 7.6.1Company Overview
- 7.6.2Financial Analysis
- 7.6.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.6.4Research & Development Expenses
- 7.6.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 7.6.5.1Product Launches and Product Expansions:
- 7.6.6SWOT Analysis
- 7.7Lanxess AG
- 7.7.1Company Overview
- 7.7.2Financial Analysis
- 7.7.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.7.4Research & Development Expenses
- 7.7.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 7.7.5.1Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 7.7.5.2Acquisition and Mergers:
- 7.7.6SWOT Analysis
- 7.8Solvay SA
- 7.8.1Company Overview
- 7.8.2Financial Analysis
- 7.8.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.8.4Research & Development Expenses
- 7.8.5SWOT Analysis
- 7.9ACS Technical Products
- 7.9.1Company Overview
- 7.9.2SWOT Analysis
- 7.10.Emery Oleochemicals LLC
- 7.10.1Company Overview
- 7.10.2SWOT Analysis
Chapter 8.Winning Imperatives of Bio Plasticizers Market