The Global Market for Biocomposites 2023-2033

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Biobased composites (Biocomposites) are generally referred to as composites with either reinforcement or matrix derived from natural sources, or encompassing both (full biocomposites). Biocomposites are produced from naturally-renewable and abundant precursor feedstocks, and possess properties equivalent, on a weight basis, to their synthetic counterparts.Issues with recycling and the underlying environmental concerns regarding synthetic based composites is driving growing interest in biocomposites.

The most commonly used types of biocomposites are Wood-Plastic Composites (WPC) and Natural Fibre Composites (NFC). Natural and wood fibers are combined with petrochemical or bio-based polymers to achieve enhanced mechanical and lightweight properties. Thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers are also increasingly being developed from bio-based chemicals and natural materials such as mycelium and alginate.

Report includes:

In-depth analysis of the global biocomposites market.

Global biocomposites market trends and drivers.

Market demand for biocomposites, by end user market, forecast to 2033.

Market segmentation and applications analysis. Markets covered include:

rigid packaging.

flexible packaging.

automotive.

building & construction.

electronics.

aerospace.

sports & leisure equipment.

Advantages of biocomposites over synthetic composites.

Profiles of 181 companies in biocomposites. Companies profiled include Cruz Foam, Ecovative Design LLC, Bcomp Ltd., Ecovative, INCA Renewtech,, Lingrove, Inc., MOGU S.r.l., Natural Fiber Welding, Inc., Norwegian Mycelium AS (NoMy), OrganoClick, Plafco Fibertech and Seevix Material Sciences Ltd.

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1. Synthetic and bio-based composites
1.2. Wood and natural fiber biocomposites
1.3. Market trends and drivers
1.4. Markets and applications for biocomposites
1.5. Global production capacities of biobased and sustainable plastics
1.6. Global market demand 2019-2033
1.7. Challenges for biocomposites

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. BIOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS

3.1. Natural Fibers
- 3.1.1. Plant
- 3.1.2. Animal
- 3.1.3. Mineral
3.2. Matrices
- 3.2.1. Thermoplastic polymers
- 3.2.2. Thermosetting polymers

4. BIO-BASED POLYMERS AND RESINS

4.1. Polyamides (Bio-PA)
- 4.1.1. Market analysis
- 4.1.2. Polyamide biocomposites
- 4.1.3. Producers and production capacities
4.2. Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (Bio-PBAT)- Aliphatic aromatic copolyesters
- 4.2.1. Market analysis
- 4.2.2. PBAT biocomposites
- 4.2.3. Producers and production capacities
4.3. Polybutylene succinate (PBS) and copolymers
- 4.3.1. Market analysis
- 4.3.2. Poly(Butylene Succinate) biocomposites
- 4.3.3. Producers and production capacities
4.4. Polyethylene (Bio-PE)
- 4.4.1. Market analysis
- 4.4.2. Bio-Polyethylene biocomposites
- 4.4.3. Producers and production capacities
4.5. Polypropylene (Bio-PP)
- 4.5.1. Market analysis
- 4.5.2. Bio-Polypropylene biocomposites
- 4.5.3. Producers and production capacities
4.6. Polylactic acid (Bio-PLA)
- 4.6.1. Market analysis
- 4.6.2. Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biocomposites
- 4.6.3. Producers and production capacities, current and planned
  - 4.6.3.1. Lactic acid producers and production capacities
  - 4.6.3.2. PLA producers and production capacities
4.7. Lignin
- 4.7.1. Lignin structure
- 4.7.2. Types of lignin
  - 4.7.2.1. Sulfur containing lignin
  - 4.7.2.2. Sulfur-free lignin from biorefinery process
- 4.7.3. Properties
- 4.7.4. Phenol and phenolic resins
- 4.7.5. Lignin composites
- 4.7.6. Automotive composites
4.8. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)
- 4.8.1. Market analysis
- 4.8.2. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) biocomposites
- 4.8.3. Producers
4.9. Cellulose nanocrystals
- 4.9.1. Market analysis
- 4.9.2. Cellulose nanocrystals biocomposites
- 4.9.3. Producers
4.10. Cellulose nanofibers
- 4.10.1. Market analysis
- 4.10.2. Cellulose nanofibers biocomposites
  - 4.10.2.1. Construction composites
  - 4.10.2.2. Automotive composites
  - 4.10.2.3. Aerospace composites
- 4.10.3. Producers
4.11. Bacterial Nanocellulose, Biocellulose (BNC)
- 4.11.1. Properties
- 4.11.2. BNC biocomposites
4.12. Starch
- 4.12.1. Thermoplastic starch (TPS) biocomposites
- 4.12.2. Producers
4.13. Mycelium
- 4.13.1. Mycelium biocomposites
4.14. Chitosan
- 4.14.1. Chitosan biocomposites
4.15. Alginate
- 4.15.1. Alginate biocomposites
4.16. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
- 4.16.1. Technology description
- 4.16.2. Types
  - 4.16.2.1. PHB
  - 4.16.2.2. PHBV
- 4.16.3. Synthesis and production processes
- 4.16.4. Market analysis
- 4.16.5. Commercially available PHAs
- 4.16.6. Producers and production capacities
- 4.16.7. PHA biocomposites

5. NATURAL FIBER BIOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS

5.1. Manufacturing method, matrix materials and applications of natural fibers
5.2. Advantages of natural fibers
5.3. Chemical Treatment of Natural Fibers
5.4. Plants (cellulose, lignocellulose)
- 5.4.1. Seed fibers
  - 5.4.1.1. Luffa
  - 5.4.1.2. Banana
  - 5.4.1.3. Bast fibers
  - 5.4.1.4. Hemp
  - 5.4.1.5. Flax
  - 5.4.1.6. Kenaf
- 5.4.2. Leaf fibers
  - 5.4.2.1. Sisal
  - 5.4.2.2. Abaca
- 5.4.3. Fruit fibers
  - 5.4.3.1. Coir
  - 5.4.3.2. Pineapple
- 5.4.4. Stalk fibers from agricultural residues
  - 5.4.4.1. Rice fiber
  - 5.4.4.2. Corn
- 5.4.5. Cane, grasses and reed
  - 5.4.5.1. Switch grass
  - 5.4.5.2. Sugarcane (agricultural residues)
  - 5.4.5.3. Bamboo
  - 5.4.5.4. Fresh grass (green biorefinery)

6. BIOCOMPOSITE MARKETS

6.1. Natural Fiber Composites
- 6.1.1. Applications
- 6.1.2. Natural fiber injection moulding compounds
  - 6.1.2.1. Properties
  - 6.1.2.2. Applications
- 6.1.3. Non-woven natural fiber mat composites
  - 6.1.3.1. Automotive
  - 6.1.3.2. Applications
- 6.1.4. Aligned natural fiber-reinforced composites
- 6.1.5. Natural fiber biobased polymer compounds
- 6.1.6. Natural fiber biobased polymer non-woven mats
  - 6.1.6.1. Flax
  - 6.1.6.2. Kenaf
- 6.1.7. Natural fiber thermoset bioresin composites
6.2. Packaging
- 6.2.1. Flexible packaging
  - 6.2.1.1. Market overview
  - 6.2.1.2. Global market demand 2019-2033
- 6.2.2. Rigid packaging
  - 6.2.2.1. Market overview
  - 6.2.2.2. Global market demand 2019-2033
6.3. Automotive
- 6.3.1. Market overview
- 6.3.2. Global market demand 2019-2033
6.4. Building & construction
- 6.4.1. Market overview
- 6.4.2. Global market demand 2019-2033
6.5. Electronics
- 6.5.1. Market overview
- 6.5.2. Global market demand 2019-2033
6.6. Aerospace
- 6.6.1. Market overview
- 6.6.2. Global market demand 2019-2033
6.7. Sports and leisure equipment
- 6.7.1. Market overview
- 6.7.2. Global market demand 2019-2033
6.8. Biomedicine
- 6.8.1. Market overview

7. COMPANY PROFILES(181 company profiles)

8. REFERENCES

List of Tables

Table 1. Mechanical properties of natural and synthetic fibers
Table 2. Types of natural fibers, properties and applications
Table 3. Market trends in biocomposites
Table 4. Markets and applications for biocomposites
Table 5. Challenges for biocomposites
Table 6. Mechanical properties of natural and man-made fibers
Table 7. Properties of bio-based and synthetic resin systems
Table 8. Properties of polymer matrices
Table 9. Bio-based polyamides (Bio-PA) market analysis - manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications
Table 10. Leading Bio-PA producers production capacities
Table 11. Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) market analysis- manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications
Table 12. Leading PBAT producers, production capacities and brands
Table 13. Bio-PBS market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications
Table 14. Leading PBS producers and production capacities
Table 15. Bio-based Polyethylene (Bio-PE) market analysis- manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications
Table 16. Leading Bio-PE producers
Table 17. Bio-PP market analysis- manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications
Table 18. Leading Bio-PP producers and capacities
Table 19. Polylactic acid (PLA) market analysis-manufacture, advantages, disadvantages and applications
Table 20. Lactic acid producers and production capacities
Table 21. PLA producers and production capacities
Table 22. Application of lignin in composites
Table 23. Technical lignin types and applications
Table 24. Classification of technical lignins
Table 25. Lignin content of selected biomass
Table 26. Properties of lignins and their applications
Table 27. Example markets and applications for lignin
Table 28. Lignin as filler in lignin-based biocomposites
Table 29. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) market analysis
Table 30. Market overview for cellulose microfibers (microfibrillated cellulose) in composites-market age, key benefits, applications and producers
Table 31. Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) production capacities in metric tons and production process, by producer, metric tons
Table 32. Cellulose nanocrystals analysis
Table 33. CNC properties
Table 34. Mechanical properties of CNC and other reinforcement materials
Table 35. Applications of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC)
Table 36. Cellulose nanocrystal production capacities and production process, by producer
Table 37. Cellulose nanofibers market analysis
Table 38. Comparative properties of polymer composites reinforcing materials
Table 39. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in composites-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global composites OEMs
Table 40. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in construction composites-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global construction OEMs
Table 41. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in automotive composites-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading, main global automotive OEMs
Table 42. Market assessment for cellulose nanofibers in aerospace composites-application, key benefits and motivation for use, megatrends, market drivers, technology drawbacks, competing materials, material loading
Table 43. CNF production capacities and production process, by producer, in metric tons
Table 44. Starch-based bioplastic producers
Table 45. Overview of mycelium fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications
Table 46. Overview of chitosan fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications
Table 47. Overview of alginate-description, properties, application and market size
Table 48.Types of PHAs and properties
Table 49. Comparison of the physical properties of different PHAs with conventional petroleum-based polymers
Table 50. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) extraction methods
Table 51. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) market analysis
Table 52. Commercially available PHAs
Table 53. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) producers
Table 54. Markets and applications for PHAs
Table 55. Applications, advantages and disadvantages of PHAs in packaging
Table 56. Application, manufacturing method, and matrix materials of natural fibers
Table 57. Advantages and disadvantages of natural and glass fibers through life cycle stages: cradle, gate, use, grave
Table 58. Typical properties of natural fibers
Table 59. Overview of luffa fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications
Table 60. Overview of banana fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications
Table 61. Overview of hemp fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications
Table 62. Overview of flax fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications
Table 63. Overview of kenaf fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications
Table 64. Overview of sisal fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications
Table 65. Overview of abaca fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications
Table 66. Overview of coir fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications
Table 67. Overview of pineapple fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications
Table 68. Overview of rice fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications
Table 69. Overview of corn fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications
Table 70. Overview of switch grass fibers-description, properties and applications
Table 71. Overview of sugarcane fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and application and market size
Table 72. Overview of bamboo fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications
Table 73. Applications of natural fiber composites
Table 74. Typical properties of short natural fiber-thermoplastic composites
Table 75. Properties of non-woven natural fiber mat composites
Table 76. Properties of aligned natural fiber composites
Table 77. Properties of natural fiber-bio-based polymer compounds
Table 78. Properties of natural fiber-bio-based polymer non-woven mats
Table 79. Comparison of bioplastics' (PLA and PHAs) properties to other common polymers used in product packaging
Table 80. Typical applications for bioplastics in flexible packaging
Table 81. Typical applications for bioplastics in rigid packaging
Table 82. Biocomposites in the automotive sector- market drivers, applications and challenges for NF use
Table 83. Biocomposites in the automotive market, by manufacturer
Table 84. Applications of natural fibers in the automotive industry
Table 85. Natural fiber-reinforced polymer composite in the automotive market
Table 86. Biocomposites in the building/construction sector- market drivers, applications and challenges for NF use
Table 87. Applications of natural fibers in the building/construction sector
Table 88. Biocomposites in the aerospace sector-market drivers, applications and challenges for NF use
Table 89. Biocomposites in the sports and leisure sector-market drivers, applications and challenges for NF use
Table 90. Granbio Nanocellulose Processes
Table 91. Lactips plastic pellets
Table 92. Oji Holdings CNF products

List of Figures

Figure 1. NOTOX Nshape Pro board constructed with EPS foam, flax and bio-epoxy resin
Figure 2. Classification of biocomposites
Figure 3. Greenboats FLAX27 daysailer constructed with ampliTexTM flax fibres and bio-based resin system
Figure 4. Flax composite satellite panel
Figure 5. Global production capacities of biobased and sustainable plastics in 2019-2033, by type, in 1,000 tons
Figure 6. Global market demand for biocomposites 2019-2033, by market, in 1,000 tons
Figure 7. High purity lignin
Figure 8. Lignocellulose architecture
Figure 9. Extraction processes to separate lignin from lignocellulosic biomass and corresponding technical lignins
Figure 10. Schematic of WISA plywood home
Figure 11. SEM image of microfibrillated cellulose
Figure 12. TEM image of cellulose nanocrystals
Figure 13. CNC slurry
Figure 14. Interior of NCV concept car
Figure 15. Typical structure of mycelium-based foam
Figure 16. Commercial mycelium composite construction materials
Figure 17. BLOOM masterbatch from Algix
Figure 18. PHA family
Figure 19. Types of natural fibers
Figure 20. Composite constituents of NFRCs
Figure 21. Luffa cylindrica fiber
Figure 22. Pineapple fiber
Figure 23. Full natural fibre bodywork kit on Porsche Cayman 718 GT4 CS MR
Figure 24. Hemp fibers combined with PP in car door panel
Figure 25. Notpla water bottle
Figure 26. Global market demand for biocomposites 2019-2033, in flexible packaging, in 1,000 tons
Figure 27. Sulupac packaging
Figure 28. Shellworks packaging
Figure 29. Global market demand for biocomposites 2019-2033, in rigid packaging, in 1,000 tons
Figure 30. Car door produced from Hemp fiber
Figure 31. Natural fiber composites in the BMW M4 GT4 racing car
Figure 32. Mercedes-Benz components containing natural fibers
Figure 33. Global market demand for biocomposites 2019-2033, in automotive, in 1,000 tons
Figure 34. Global market demand for biocomposites 2019-2033, in building and construction, in 1,000 tons
Figure 35. Global market demand for biocomposites 2019-2033, in electronics, in 1,000 tons
Figure 36. Global market demand for biocomposites 2019-2033, in aerospace, in 1,000 tons
Figure 37. Lonely Mountain natural fiber snowboard
Figure 38. Global market demand for biocomposites 2019-2033, in sports & leisure equipment, in 1,000 tons
Figure 39. ANDRITZ Lignin Recovery process
Figure 40: Anpoly cellulose nanofiber hydrogel
Figure 41. MEDICELLU™
Figure 42: Ashai Kasei CNF production process
Figure 43: Asahi Kasei CNF fabric sheet
Figure 44: Properties of Asahi Kasei cellulose nanofiber nonwoven fabric
Figure 45. CNF nonwoven fabric
Figure 46. Bio-PA rear bumper stay
Figure 47: R3TM process technology
Figure 48: Blue Goose CNC Production Process
Figure 49: Celluforce production process
Figure 50: NCCTM Process
Figure 51: CNC produced at Tech Futures' pilot plant; cloudy suspension (1 wt.%), gel-like (10 wt.%), flake-like crystals, and very fine powder. Product advantages include:
Figure 52. Cellufoam™
Figure 53. nanoforest-S
Figure 54. nanoforest-PDP
Figure 55. nanoforest-MB
Figure 56. ELLEX products
Figure 57. CNF-reinforced PP compounds
Figure 58. Kirekira! toilet wipes
Figure 59. DIC Products CNF production process
Figure 60. Mushroom leather
Figure 61. Photograph (a) and micrograph (b) of mineral/ MFC composite showing the high viscosity and fibrillar structure
Figure 62. TMP-Bio Process
Figure 63. Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) composite with polyethylene (PE)
Figure 64: CNF products from Furukawa Electric
Figure 65. Cutlery samples (spoon, knife, fork) made of nano cellulose and biodegradable plastic composite materials
Figure 66. Non-aqueous CNF dispersion "Senaf" (Photo shows 5% of plasticizer)
Figure 67. CNF gel
Figure 68. Block nanocellulose material
Figure 69. CNF products developed by Hokuetsu
Figure 70. Dual Graft System
Figure 71: Engine cover utilizing Kao CNF composite resins
Figure 72. Acrylic resin blended with modified CNF (fluid) and its molded product (transparent film), and image obtained with AFM (CNF 10wt% blended)
Figure 73. IPA synthesis method
Figure 74. MOGU-Wave panels
Figure 75. Reishi
Figure 76. Nippon Paper Industries' adult diapers
Figure 77. CNF clear sheets
Figure 78. Oji Holdings CNF polycarbonate product
Figure 79. A vacuum cleaner part made of cellulose fiber (left) and the assembled vacuum cleaner
Figure 80. XCNF
Figure 81: Plantrose process
Figure 82. Innventia CNF production process
Figure 83: Innventia AB movable nanocellulose demo plant
Figure 84. Manufacturing process for STARCEL
Figure 85. CNF dispersion and powder from Starlite
Figure 86. Sugino Machine CNF production process
Figure 87. High Pressure Water Jet Process
Figure 88. 2 wt.% CNF suspension
Figure 89. BiNFi-s Dry Powder
Figure 90. BiNFi-s Dry Powder and Propylene (PP) Complex Pellet
Figure 91. Silk nanofiber (right) and cocoon of raw material
Figure 92. Sulapac cosmetics containers
Figure 93. Sulzer equipment for PLA polymerization processing
Figure 94. Teijin bioplastic film for door handles
Figure 95. Silver / CNF composite dispersions
Figure 96. CNF/nanosilver powder
Figure 97. Corbion FDCA production process
Figure 98: CNF resin products
Figure 99. UPM biorefinery process
Figure 100. HefCel-coated wood (left) and untreated wood (right) after 30 seconds flame test
Figure 101. Bio-based barrier bags prepared from Tempo-CNF coated bio-HDPE film

The Global Market for Biocomposites 2023-2033

Description

Table of Contents

List of Tables

Report includes:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. BIOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS

4. BIO-BASED POLYMERS AND RESINS

5. NATURAL FIBER BIOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS

6. BIOCOMPOSITE MARKETS

7. COMPANY PROFILES(181 company profiles)

8. REFERENCES

List of Tables

List of Figures