1. Executive Summary
1.1 Global Biodegradable Plastics Packaging Industry
1.2 Major Trends Foreseen in the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
1.3 Factors Driving the Biodegradable Plastics Packaging Market
1.4 Factors Restraining the Biodegradable Plastics Packaging Market
1.5 The Benefits of this Report
1.6 Whom is this Report For?
1.7 Methodology
1.8 Global Biodegradable Plastics Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
1.9 Biodegradable Plastics Packaging Sub-Markets Forecast 2011-2021
1.10 Leading National Biodegradable Plastics Packaging Markets Forecast 2011-2021
2. Introduction
2.1 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging
2.2 Timeline of the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
2.2.1 Early History
2.2.2 The 1800's
2.2.3 The 1900's
2.2.4 The 1960's
2.2.5 The 1980's
2.2.6 The 2000's and Beyond
2.3 Major Developments in the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Industry
2.4 Types of Biodegradable Plastic Resins
2.4.1 Starch-based Bioplastics
2.4.2 Cellulose-based Bioplastics
2.4.3 Polylactic Acid (PLA) Plastics
2.4.4 Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB)
2.4.5 Others
2.5 Advantages of Biodegradable Plastic Packaging
2.5.1 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Material is Renewable in Nature
2.5.2 Packaging Made from Biodegradable Plastics Breaks Down Faster
2.5.3 Bioplastics Can be Recycled Easily
2.5.4 Producing Bioplastics Requires Less Energy
2.5.5 Biodegradable Plastics Reduce Crude Oil Dependence
3. The Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market 2011-2021
3.1 General Outlook
3.2 Factors Driving & Restricting the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
3.3 Key Industry Trends in the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
3.4 Factors Driving the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
3.4.1 Environmental Factors
3.4.2 Economic Factors
3.4.3 Strategic Factors
3.5 Global Packaging Industry Development Status
4. Leading Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Sub-Markets 2011-2021
4.1 Biodegradable Plastic Food Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
4.2 Biodegradable Plastic Non-Food/Food Service Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
4.3 Biodegradable Plastic Beverage Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
4.4 Biodegradable Plastic Personal Care Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
4.5 Biodegradable Plastic Healthcare Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
4.6 Other Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
5. Leading National Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Markets 2011-2021
5.1 US Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
5.2 Japanese Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
5.3 Chinese Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
5.4 UK Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
5.5 German Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
5.6 Australian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
5.7 Brazilian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
5.8 Italian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
5.9 Mexican Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
5.10 Indian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
5.11 RoW Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021
6. SWOT Analysis of the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market 2011-2021
6.1 Strengths
6.1.1 An Ecological Alternative Source of Petroleum-Based Plastics
6.1.2 Renewable Feature Helps to Conserve the Depleting Oil Reserves
6.1.3 High Awareness of Global Warming Issue
6.1.4 Life Assessment Cycle Indicates Less CO2 Release
6.1.5 Governments Globally Emphasise on the Need to Promote Environmental Responsibility
6.1.6 Bioplastic Waste Helps Control the Amount of Carbon Dioxide Emissions
6.1.7 Can be Composted Locally into the Soil Amendment and can be Fully Biodegradable
6.1.8 Contributes to the Healthier Rural Economies
6.2 Weaknesses
6.2.1 Environmental Policies Need to be Seriously Implemented by Governments
6.2.2 Costs Slows the Growth of Biodegradable Plastic Packaging
6.2.3 PLA does not Biodegrade in Landfill Conditions, and it needs a Controlled Humidity/Temperature Environment
6.2.4 Lack of Composting Facilities in Nature
6.2.5 Lack of Market Awareness about Bioplastic Packaging and its Benefits
6.3 Opportunities
6.3.1 Raising Concerns over Sustainability, Global Climate Change and Waste Disposal Driving the Market
6.3.2 Growing Market Supported by EU, USA and Japan
6.3.3 Increased Petroleum Cost and Limited Fossil Resource for the Future
6.3.4 Global Warming Concern, and 21st Century Will be a Bio-Based Economy
6.4 Threats
6.4.1 Limited Raw Material Suppliers
6.4.2 Low User Awareness of Renewable Feedstock Derived Products and their Benefits
6.4.3 Small Players with Lack of Sufficient Research and Development Infrastructure
7. Expert Opinion
7.1 Kristy-Barbara Lange, Head of Communications, European Bioplastics Association
7.1.1 Increase in Environmental Awareness
7.1.2 Technological Developments to Boost Consumption
7.1.3 Recycling of Biodegradable Resources
7.1.4 Consumers driving the market
7.1.5 Cost-effective, Eco-friendly measures
7.1.6 Change in Manufacturer's Perception
7.2 Perses Bilimoria, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, EarthSoul India
7.2.1 Anticipated Growth Rates
7.2.2 Major Growing Markets
7.2.3 Constant Improvement in Polymers Market
7.2.4 Cost-Effectiveness of the Product
7.2.5 Factors Restricting Market Growth
7.2.6 Major Growth Drivers
7.2.7 Reformation in Legislation & Policies
7.2.8 Trend in Emerging Markets
8. Leading Companies in the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
8.1 BASF SE
8.2 BioCor LLC
8.3 Biome Technologies PLC
8.4 Cardia Bioplastics Limited (Cardia)
8.5 Cereplast Inc.
8.6 DaniMer Scientific LLC
8.7 Grace Biotech Corporation
8.8 Kaneka Corporation
8.9 Metabolix Inc.
8.10 NatureWorks LLC
8.11 Northern Technologies International Corporation
8.12 Novamont SPA
8.13 Plantic Technologies Ltd.
8.14 Purac biochem BV
8.15 Solegear Bioplastics Inc.
8.16 Synbra Technology BV
8.17 Teijin Ltd
8.18 Telles, LLC
8.19 Vegeplast SAS
8.20 Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Co. Ltd.
8.21 Other Leading Companies in the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
9. Conclusions
9.1 Growth in the Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
9.2 Green Packaging at the Forefront
9.3 Latest Technical Developments and Upcoming Applications
9.4 Growth in the Biodegradable Plastics Packaging Sub-Markets
9.5 Growth in the National Biodegradable Plastics Packaging Markets
9.6 The Future of the Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Industry
10. Glossary
List of Tables
Table 2.1 Biodegradable Polymer Market Share 2011 (%)
Table 3.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($bn, AGR %)
Table 3.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 3.3 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Drivers and Restraints
Table 4.1 Leading Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Sub-Markets Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.2 Leading Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Sub-Markets Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016 and 2016-2021
Table 4.3 Biodegradable Plastic Food Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2011, 2016 and 2021 ($m, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 4.4 Biodegradable Plastic Food Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.5 Biodegradable Plastic Food Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.6 Biodegradable Plastic Non-Food/Food Service Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2011, 2016 and 2021 ($m, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 4.7 Biodegradable Plastic Non-Food/Food Service Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.8 Biodegradable Plastic Non-Food/Food Service Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.9 Biodegradable Plastic Beverage Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2011, 2016 and 2021 ($m, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 4.10 Biodegradable Plastic Beverage Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.11 Biodegradable Plastic Beverage Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.12 Biodegradable Plastic Personal Care Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2011, 2016 and 2021 ($m, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 4.13 Biodegradable Plastic Personal Care Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.14 Biodegradable Plastic Personal Care Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.15 Biodegradable Plastic Healthcare Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2011, 2016 and 2021 ($m, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 4.16 Biodegradable Plastic Healthcare Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.17 Biodegradable Plastic Healthcare Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.18 Other Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2011, 2016 and 2021 ($m, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 4.19 Other Biodegradable Plastic Healthcare Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.20 Other Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 5.1 Leading Biodegradable Plastic Packaging National Markets Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 5.2 US Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2011, 2016 and 2021 ($m, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 5.3 US Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 5.4 US Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 5.5 Japanese Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2011, 2016 and 2021 ($m, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 5.6 Japanese Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 5.7 Japanese Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 5.8 Chinese Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2011, 2016 and 2021 ($m, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 5.9 Chinese Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 5.10 Chinese Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 5.11 UK Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2011, 2016 and 2021 ($m, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 5.12 UK Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 5.13 UK Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 5.14 German Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2011, 2016 and 2021 ($m, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 5.15 German Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 5.16 German Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 5.17 Australian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2011, 2016 and 2021 ($m, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 5.18 Australian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 5.19 Australian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 5.20 Brazilian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2011, 2016 and 2021 ($m, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 5.21 Brazilian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 5.22 Brazilian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 5.23 Italian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2011, 2016 and 2021 ($m, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 5.24 Italian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 5.25Italian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 5.26 Mexican Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2011, 2016 and 2021 ($m, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 5.27 Mexican Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 5.28 Mexican Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 5.29 Indian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2011, 2016 and 2021 ($m, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 5.30 Indian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 5.31 Indian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 5.32 RoW Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2011, 2016 and 2021 ($m, Rank, % Share, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 5.33 RoW Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 5.34 RoW Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 6.1 SWOT Analysis of the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market 2011-2021
List of Figures
Figure 2.1 Market Share (%) of Bioplastics in Plastics by Volume in 2011
Figure 2.2 Market Share (%) of Packaging Application in Bioplastics by Volume in 2011
Figure 2.3 Type of Biodegradable Polymers & Bioplastics
Figure 2.4 Biodegradable Polymer Market Share 2011
Figure 2.5 Advantages of Biodegradable Plastics
Figure 3.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($bn)
Figure 3.2 Environmental, Economic and Strategic Factors Influencing the Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
Figure 4.1 Leading Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Sub-Markets Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.2 Leading Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Sub-Markets Share in 2011 (%)
Figure 4.3 Leading Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Sub-Markets Share in 2016 (%)
Figure 4.4 Leading Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Sub-Markets Share in 2021 (%)
Figure 4.5 Biodegradable Plastic Food Packaging Market Share Forecast 2011, 2016 and 2021 (% Share)
Figure 4.6 Biodegradable Plastic Food Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.7 Biodegradable Plastic Non-Food/Food Service Packaging Market Share Forecast 2011, 2016 and 2021 (% Share)
Figure 4.8 Biodegradable Plastic Non-Food/Food Service Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.9 Biodegradable Plastic Beverage Packaging Market Share Forecast 2011, 2016 and 2021 (% Share)
Figure 4.10 Biodegradable Plastic Beverage Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.11 Biodegradable Plastic Personal Care Packaging Market Share Forecast 2011, 2016 and 2021 (% Share)
Figure 4.12 Biodegradable Plastic Personal Care Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.13 Biodegradable Plastic Healthcare Packaging Market Share Forecast 2011, 2016 and 2021 (% Share)
Figure 4.14 Biodegradable Plastic Healthcare Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.15 Other Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2011, 2016 and 2021 (% Share)
Figure 4.16 Other Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 5.1 Leading Biodegradable Plastic Packaging National Markets Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 5.2 Leading Biodegradable Plastic Packaging National Markets Share in 2011 (%)
Figure 5.3 Leading Biodegradable Plastic Packaging National Markets Share in 2016 (%)
Figure 5.4 Leading Biodegradable Plastic Packaging National Markets Share in 2021 (%)
Figure 5.5 US Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2011, 2016 and 2021 (% Share)
Figure 5.6 US Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 5.7 Japanese Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2011, 2016 and 2021 (% Share)
Figure 5.8 Japanese Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 5.9 Chinese Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2011, 2016 and 2021 (% Share)
Figure 5.10 Chinese Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 5.11 UK Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2011, 2016 and 2021 (% Share)
Figure 5.12 UK Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 5.13 German Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2011, 2016 and 2021 (% Share)
Figure 5.14 German Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 5.15 Australian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2011, 2016 and 2021 (% Share)
Figure 5.16 Australian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 5.17 Brazilian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2011, 2016 and 2021 (% Share)
Figure 5.18 Brazilian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 5.19 Italian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2011, 2016 and 2021 (% Share)
Figure 5.20 Italian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 5.21 Mexican Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2011, 2016 and 2021 (% Share)
Figure 5.22 Mexican Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 5.23 Indian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2011, 2016 and 2021 (% Share)
Figure 5.24 Indian Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 5.25 RoW Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2011, 2016 and 2021 (% Share)
Figure 5.26 RoW Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 9.1 Emerging Markets for Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Applications