The global market for Biodegradable Copolyesters was estimated to be worth US$ 1131 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 3718 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 18.5% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Biodegradable Copolyesters cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Biodegradable copolyesters are a class of environmentally friendly polymers designed to offer the functional benefits of traditional plastics while minimizing environmental impact. These materials are typically synthesized by combining different monomers such as aliphatic and aromatic components, which allows for controlled mechanical strength, flexibility, and degradation rates. Widely used in packaging, agricultural films, and biomedical applications, biodegradable copolyesters break down naturally under industrial composting or specific environmental conditions, reducing plastic waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Their growing adoption is driven by stringent environmental regulations, increasing consumer awareness, and the demand for sustainable alternatives in various industries.
In 2024, global Biodegradable Copolyesters production reached approximately 407.9 K MT, with an average global market price of around 2773 USD/MT.
Biodegradable copolyesters are advanced polymer materials engineered to provide the durability and functionality of conventional plastics while offering the advantage of environmental sustainability. These materials are typically created by combining aliphatic and aromatic polyester components, allowing manufacturers to fine-tune properties such as tensile strength, flexibility, and thermal stability. Unlike traditional plastics that persist in the environment for decades, biodegradable copolyesters are designed to decompose under specific conditions, such as industrial composting, without leaving harmful residues.
One of the primary drivers behind the growing use of biodegradable copolyesters is the increasing global emphasis on reducing plastic waste and minimizing environmental pollution. Governments worldwide are implementing stringent regulations and bans on single-use plastics, prompting industries to seek sustainable alternatives. Biodegradable copolyesters are widely used in packaging, agricultural films, disposable cutlery, and hygiene products. Their ability to combine functionality with eco-friendly characteristics makes them attractive to both manufacturers and consumers.
The biomedical sector also leverages biodegradable copolyesters for applications such as sutures, drug delivery systems, and tissue engineering scaffolds. These materials are biocompatible and can safely degrade within the body, eliminating the need for surgical removal. Additionally, innovations in polymer chemistry have enabled the development of copolyesters with controlled degradation rates, allowing for tailored solutions in medical and industrial applications. This versatility is fueling research and development efforts aimed at improving performance and expanding use cases.
Despite their advantages, biodegradable copolyesters face challenges such as high production costs, limited industrial composting infrastructure, and the need for clear labeling to prevent confusion with conventional plastics. However, ongoing technological advancements, increased consumer awareness of environmental issues, and policy support are expected to accelerate the adoption of biodegradable copolyesters globally, making them a key material in the transition toward a circular economy.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Biodegradable Copolyesters, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Biodegradable Copolyesters by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Biodegradable Copolyesters market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K MT) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Biodegradable Copolyesters.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- BASF
- Novamont
- Mitsubishi Chemical
- Danimer Scientific
- Kingfa
- Yifan Xinfu Pharmaceutical
- Anqing Hexing
- SJBRT Chemical
- Hengli
- Jinhuizhaolong
- Sinopec
- Mogao
Segment by Type
Segment by Application
- Disposable Packaging
- Disposable Tableware
- Agricultural Film
- Other
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Biodegradable Copolyesters manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Biodegradable Copolyesters in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Biodegradable Copolyesters in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Biodegradable Copolyesters Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Biodegradable Copolyesters Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Biodegradable Copolyesters Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Biodegradable Copolyesters Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Biodegradable Copolyesters Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Biodegradable Copolyesters Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers Biodegradable Copolyesters Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers Biodegradable Copolyesters Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Biodegradable Copolyesters
- 2.9 Biodegradable Copolyesters Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 Biodegradable Copolyesters Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Biodegradable Copolyesters Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Biodegradable Copolyesters as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 PBS
- 3.1.2 PBAT
- 3.1.3 PHA
- 3.2 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Volume by Type
- 3.3.1 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Disposable Packaging
- 4.1.2 Disposable Tableware
- 4.1.3 Agricultural Film
- 4.1.4 Other
- 4.2 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Volume by Application
- 4.3.1 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Volume by Region
- 5.2.1 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.2.2 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.3 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.2.4 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global Biodegradable Copolyesters Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 5.4 North America
- 5.4.1 North America Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 North America Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 Europe
- 5.5.1 Europe Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 Europe Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.7 South America
- 5.7.1 South America Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.7.2 South America Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.8 Middle East & Africa
- 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 BASF
- 7.1.1 BASF Company Information
- 7.1.2 BASF Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.1.3 BASF Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.1.4 BASF Biodegradable Copolyesters Product Offerings
- 7.1.5 BASF Recent Development
- 7.2 Novamont
- 7.2.1 Novamont Company Information
- 7.2.2 Novamont Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.2.3 Novamont Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.2.4 Novamont Biodegradable Copolyesters Product Offerings
- 7.2.5 Novamont Recent Development
- 7.3 Mitsubishi Chemical
- 7.3.1 Mitsubishi Chemical Company Information
- 7.3.2 Mitsubishi Chemical Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.3.3 Mitsubishi Chemical Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.3.4 Mitsubishi Chemical Biodegradable Copolyesters Product Offerings
- 7.3.5 Mitsubishi Chemical Recent Development
- 7.4 Danimer Scientific
- 7.4.1 Danimer Scientific Company Information
- 7.4.2 Danimer Scientific Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.4.3 Danimer Scientific Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.4.4 Danimer Scientific Biodegradable Copolyesters Product Offerings
- 7.4.5 Danimer Scientific Recent Development
- 7.5 Kingfa
- 7.5.1 Kingfa Company Information
- 7.5.2 Kingfa Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.5.3 Kingfa Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.5.4 Kingfa Biodegradable Copolyesters Product Offerings
- 7.5.5 Kingfa Recent Development
- 7.6 Yifan Xinfu Pharmaceutical
- 7.6.1 Yifan Xinfu Pharmaceutical Company Information
- 7.6.2 Yifan Xinfu Pharmaceutical Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.6.3 Yifan Xinfu Pharmaceutical Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.6.4 Yifan Xinfu Pharmaceutical Biodegradable Copolyesters Product Offerings
- 7.6.5 Yifan Xinfu Pharmaceutical Recent Development
- 7.7 Anqing Hexing
- 7.7.1 Anqing Hexing Company Information
- 7.7.2 Anqing Hexing Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.7.3 Anqing Hexing Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.7.4 Anqing Hexing Biodegradable Copolyesters Product Offerings
- 7.7.5 Anqing Hexing Recent Development
- 7.8 SJBRT Chemical
- 7.8.1 SJBRT Chemical Company Information
- 7.8.2 SJBRT Chemical Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.8.3 SJBRT Chemical Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.8.4 SJBRT Chemical Biodegradable Copolyesters Product Offerings
- 7.8.5 SJBRT Chemical Recent Development
- 7.9 Hengli
- 7.9.1 Hengli Company Information
- 7.9.2 Hengli Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.9.3 Hengli Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.9.4 Hengli Biodegradable Copolyesters Product Offerings
- 7.9.5 Hengli Recent Development
- 7.10 Jinhuizhaolong
- 7.10.1 Jinhuizhaolong Company Information
- 7.10.2 Jinhuizhaolong Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.10.3 Jinhuizhaolong Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.10.4 Jinhuizhaolong Biodegradable Copolyesters Product Offerings
- 7.10.5 Jinhuizhaolong Recent Development
- 7.11 Sinopec
- 7.11.1 Sinopec Company Information
- 7.11.2 Sinopec Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.11.3 Sinopec Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.11.4 Sinopec Biodegradable Copolyesters Product Offerings
- 7.11.5 Sinopec Recent Development
- 7.12 Mogao
- 7.12.1 Mogao Company Information
- 7.12.2 Mogao Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.12.3 Mogao Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.12.4 Mogao Biodegradable Copolyesters Product Offerings
- 7.12.5 Mogao Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Biodegradable Copolyesters Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Biodegradable Copolyesters Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Biodegradable Copolyesters Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Biodegradable Copolyesters Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer