The Global Market for Biobased Packaging 2025-2035

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• 1.1. Current global packaging market and materials
• 1.2. Market trends
• 1.3. Drivers for recent growth in bioplastics in packaging
• 1.4. Challenges for bio-based and sustainable packaging

2. BIOBASED MATERIALS IN PACKAGING

• 2.1. Materials innovation
• 2.2. Active packaging
• 2.3. Monomaterial packaging
• 2.4. Conventional polymer materials used in packaging
  • 2.4.1. Polyolefins: Polypropylene and polyethylene
  • 2.4.2. PET and other polyester polymers
  • 2.4.3. Renewable and bio-based polymers for packaging
  • 2.4.4. Comparison of synthetic fossil-based and bio-based polymers
  • 2.4.5. Processes for bioplastics in packaging
  • 2.4.6. End-of-life treatment of bio-based and sustainable packaging
• 2.5. Synthetic bio-based packaging materials
  • 2.5.1. Polylactic acid (Bio-PLA)
    • 2.5.1.1. Properties
    • 2.5.1.2. Applicaitons
  • 2.5.2. Polyethylene terephthalate (Bio-PET)
    • 2.5.2.1. Properties
    • 2.5.2.2. Applications
    • 2.5.2.3. Advantages of Bio-PET in Packaging
    • 2.5.2.4. Challenges and Limitations
  • 2.5.3. Polytrimethylene terephthalate (Bio-PTT)
    • 2.5.3.1. Production Process
    • 2.5.3.2. Properties
    • 2.5.3.3. Applications
    • 2.5.3.4. Advantages of Bio-PTT in Packaging
    • 2.5.3.5. Challenges and Limitations
  • 2.5.4. Polyethylene furanoate (Bio-PEF)
    • 2.5.4.1. Properties
    • 2.5.4.2. Applications
    • 2.5.4.3. Advantages of Bio-PEF in Packaging
    • 2.5.4.4. Challenges and Limitations
  • 2.5.5. Bio-PA
    • 2.5.5.1. Properties
    • 2.5.5.2. Applications in Packaging
    • 2.5.5.3. Advantages of Bio-PA in Packaging
    • 2.5.5.4. Challenges and Limitations
  • 2.5.6. Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (Bio-PBAT)- Aliphatic aromatic copolyesters
    • 2.5.6.1. Properties
    • 2.5.6.2. Applications in Packaging
    • 2.5.6.3. Advantages of Bio-PBAT in Packaging
    • 2.5.6.4. Challenges and Limitations
  • 2.5.7. Polybutylene succinate (PBS) and copolymers
    • 2.5.7.1. Properties
    • 2.5.7.2. Applications in Packaging
    • 2.5.7.3. Advantages of Bio-PBS and Co-polymers in Packaging
    • 2.5.7.4. Challenges and Limitations
  • 2.5.8. Polypropylene (Bio-PP)
    • 2.5.8.1. Properties
    • 2.5.8.2. Applications in Packaging
    • 2.5.8.3. Advantages of Bio-PP in Packaging
    • 2.5.8.4. Challenges and Limitations
• 2.6. Natural bio-based packaging materials
  • 2.6.1. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
    • 2.6.1.1. Properties
    • 2.6.1.2. Applications in Packaging
    • 2.6.1.3. Advantages of PHA in Packaging
    • 2.6.1.4. Challenges and Limitations
  • 2.6.2. Starch-based blends
    • 2.6.2.1. Properties
    • 2.6.2.2. Applications in Packaging
    • 2.6.2.3. Advantages of Starch-Based Blends in Packaging
    • 2.6.2.4. Challenges and Limitations
  • 2.6.3. Cellulose
    • 2.6.3.1. Feedstocks
      • 2.6.3.1.1. Wood
      • 2.6.3.1.2. Plant
      • 2.6.3.1.3. Tunicate
      • 2.6.3.1.4. Algae
      • 2.6.3.1.5. Bacteria
    • 2.6.3.2. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)
      • 2.6.3.2.1. Properties
    • 2.6.3.3. Nanocellulose
      • 2.6.3.3.1. Cellulose nanocrystals
        • 2.6.3.3.1.1. Applications in packaging
      • 2.6.3.3.2. Cellulose nanofibers
        • 2.6.3.3.2.1. Applications in packaging
      • 2.6.3.3.3. Bacterial Nanocellulose (BNC)
        • 2.6.3.3.3.1. Applications in packaging
  • 2.6.4. Protein-based bioplastics in packaging
  • 2.6.5. Lipids and waxes for packaging
  • 2.6.6. Seaweed-based packaging
    • 2.6.6.1. Production
    • 2.6.6.2. Applications in packaging
    • 2.6.6.3. Producers
  • 2.6.7. Mycelium
    • 2.6.7.1. Applications in packaging
  • 2.6.8. Chitosan
    • 2.6.8.1. Applications in packaging
  • 2.6.9. Bio-naphtha
    • 2.6.9.1. Overview
    • 2.6.9.2. Markets and applications

3. MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS

• 3.1. Paper and board packaging
• 3.2. Food packaging
  • 3.2.1. Bio-Based films and trays
  • 3.2.2. Bio-Based pouches and bags
  • 3.2.3. Bio-Based textiles and nets
  • 3.2.4. Bioadhesives
    • 3.2.4.1. Starch
    • 3.2.4.2. Cellulose
    • 3.2.4.3. Protein-Based
  • 3.2.5. Barrier coatings and films
    • 3.2.5.1. Polysaccharides
      • 3.2.5.1.1. Chitin
      • 3.2.5.1.2. Chitosan
      • 3.2.5.1.3. Starch
    • 3.2.5.2. Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)
    • 3.2.5.3. Poly(butylene Succinate)
    • 3.2.5.4. Functional Lipid and Proteins Based Coatings
  • 3.2.6. Active and Smart Food Packaging
    • 3.2.6.1. Active Materials and Packaging Systems
    • 3.2.6.2. Intelligent and Smart Food Packaging
  • 3.2.7. Antimicrobial films and agents
    • 3.2.7.1. Natural
    • 3.2.7.2. Inorganic nanoparticles
    • 3.2.7.3. Biopolymers
  • 3.2.8. Bio-based Inks and Dyes
  • 3.2.9. Edible films and coatings
• 3.3. Biobased films and coatings in packaging
  • 3.3.1. Challenges using bio-based paints and coatings
  • 3.3.2. Types of bio-based coatings and films in packaging
    • 3.3.2.1. Polyurethane coatings
      • 3.3.2.1.1. Properties
      • 3.3.2.1.2. Bio-based polyurethane coatings
      • 3.3.2.1.3. Products
    • 3.3.2.2. Acrylate resins
      • 3.3.2.2.1. Properties
      • 3.3.2.2.2. Bio-based acrylates
      • 3.3.2.2.3. Products
    • 3.3.2.3. Polylactic acid (Bio-PLA)
      • 3.3.2.3.1. Properties
      • 3.3.2.3.2. Bio-PLA coatings and films
    • 3.3.2.4. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) coatings
    • 3.3.2.5. Cellulose coatings and films
      • 3.3.2.5.1. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)
      • 3.3.2.5.2. Cellulose nanofibers
        • 3.3.2.5.2.1. Properties
        • 3.3.2.5.2.2. Product developers
    • 3.3.2.6. Lignin coatings
    • 3.3.2.7. Protein-based biomaterials for coatings
      • 3.3.2.7.1. Plant derived proteins
      • 3.3.2.7.2. Animal origin proteins
• 3.4. Carbon capture derived materials for packaging
  • 3.4.1. Benefits of carbon utilization for plastics feedstocks
  • 3.4.2. CO2-derived polymers and plastics
  • 3.4.3. CO2 utilization products

4. GLOBAL MARKET REVENUES FOR BIOBASED PACKAGING

• 4.1. Flexible packaging
• 4.2. Rigid packaging
• 4.3. Coatings and films

5. COMPANY PROFILES (210 company profiles)

6. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

7. REFERENCES

List of Tables

• Table 1. Market trends in bio-based and sustainable packaging
• Table 2. Drivers for recent growth in the bioplastics and biopolymers markets
• Table 3. Challenges for bio-based and sustainable packaging
• Table 4. Types of bio-based plastics and fossil-fuel-based plastics
• Table 5. Comparison of synthetic fossil-based and bio-based polymers
• Table 6. Processes for bioplastics in packaging
• Table 7. PLA properties for packaging applications
• Table 8. Applications, advantages and disadvantages of PHAs in packaging
• Table 9. Major polymers found in the extracellular covering of different algae
• Table 10. Market overview for cellulose microfibers (microfibrillated cellulose) in paperboard and packaging-market age, key benefits, applications and producers
• Table 11. Applications of nanocrystalline cellulose (CNC)
• Table 12. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in packaging
• Table 13. Types of protein based-bioplastics, applications and companies
• Table 14. Overview of alginate-description, properties, application and market size
• Table 15. Companies developing algal-based bioplastics
• Table 16. Overview of mycelium fibers-description, properties, drawbacks and applications
• Table 17. Overview of chitosan-description, properties, drawbacks and applications
• Table 18. Bio-based naphtha markets and applications
• Table 19. Bio-naphtha market value chain
• Table 20. Pros and cons of different type of food packaging materials
• Table 21. Active Biodegradable Films films and their food applications
• Table 22. Intelligent Biodegradable Films
• Table 23. Edible films and coatings market summary
• Table 24. Summary of barrier films and coatings for packaging
• Table 25. Types of polyols
• Table 26. Polyol producers
• Table 27. Bio-based polyurethane coating products
• Table 28. Bio-based acrylate resin products
• Table 29. Polylactic acid (PLA) market analysis
• Table 30. Commercially available PHAs
• Table 31. Market overview for cellulose nanofibers in paints and coatings
• Table 32. Companies developing cellulose nanofibers products in paints and coatings
• Table 33. Types of protein based-biomaterials, applications and companies
• Table 34. CO2 utilization and removal pathways
• Table 35. CO2 utilization products developed by chemical and plastic producers
• Table 36. Comparison of bioplastics' (PLA and PHAs) properties to other common polymers used in product packaging
• Table 37. Typical applications for bioplastics in flexible packaging
• Table 38. Typical applications for bioplastics in rigid packaging
• Table 39. Market revenues for bio-based coatings, 2018-2035 (billions USD), high estimate
• Table 40. Lactips plastic pellets
• Table 41. Oji Holdings CNF products

List of Figures

• Figure 1. Global packaging market by material type
• Figure 2. Routes for synthesizing polymers from fossil-based and bio-based resources
• Figure 3. Organization and morphology of cellulose synthesizing terminal complexes (TCs) in different organisms
• Figure 4. Biosynthesis of (a) wood cellulose (b) tunicate cellulose and (c) BC
• Figure 5. Cellulose microfibrils and nanofibrils
• Figure 6. TEM image of cellulose nanocrystals
• Figure 7. CNC slurry
• Figure 8. CNF gel
• Figure 9. Bacterial nanocellulose shapes
• Figure 10. BLOOM masterbatch from Algix
• Figure 11. Typical structure of mycelium-based foam
• Figure 12. Commercial mycelium composite construction materials
• Figure 13. Types of bio-based materials used for antimicrobial food packaging application
• Figure 14. Schematic of gas barrier properties of nanoclay film
• Figure 15. Hefcel-coated wood (left) and untreated wood (right) after 30 seconds flame test
• Figure 16. Applications for CO2
• Figure 17. Life cycle of CO2-derived products and services
• Figure 18. Conversion pathways for CO2-derived polymeric materials
• Figure 19. Bioplastics for flexible packaging by bioplastic material type, 2019-2035 ('000 tonnes)
• Figure 20. Bioplastics for rigid packaging by bioplastic material type, 2019-2035 ('000 tonnes)
• Figure 21. Market revenues for bio-based coatings, 2018-2035 (billions USD), conservative estimate
• Figure 22. Pluumo
• Figure 23. Anpoly cellulose nanofiber hydrogel
• Figure 24. MEDICELLUTM
• Figure 25. Asahi Kasei CNF fabric sheet
• Figure 26. Properties of Asahi Kasei cellulose nanofiber nonwoven fabric
• Figure 27. CNF nonwoven fabric
• Figure 28. Passionfruit wrapped in Xgo Circular packaging
• Figure 29. BIOLO e-commerce mailer bag made from PHA
• Figure 30. Reusable and recyclable foodservice cups, lids, and straws from Joinease Hong Kong Ltd., made with plant-based NuPlastiQ BioPolymer from BioLogiQ, Inc
• Figure 31. Fiber-based screw cap
• Figure 32. CJ CheilJedang's biodegradable PHA-based wrapper for shipping products
• Figure 33. CuanSave film
• Figure 34. ELLEX products
• Figure 35. CNF-reinforced PP compounds
• Figure 36. Kirekira! toilet wipes
• Figure 37. Rheocrysta spray
• Figure 38. DKS CNF products
• Figure 39. Photograph (a) and micrograph (b) of mineral/ MFC composite showing the high viscosity and fibrillar structure
• Figure 40. PHA production process
• Figure 41. AVAPTM process
• Figure 42. GreenPower+TM process
• Figure 43. Cutlery samples (spoon, knife, fork) made of nano cellulose and biodegradable plastic composite materials
• Figure 44. CNF gel
• Figure 45. Block nanocellulose material
• Figure 46. CNF products developed by Hokuetsu
• Figure 47. Kami Shoji CNF products
• Figure 48. IPA synthesis method
• Figure 49. Compostable water pod
• Figure 50. XCNF
• Figure 51. Innventia AB movable nanocellulose demo plant
• Figure 52. Shellworks packaging containers
• Figure 53. Thales packaging incorporating Fibrease
• Figure 54. Sulapac cosmetics containers
• Figure 55. Sulzer equipment for PLA polymerization processing
• Figure 56. Silver / CNF composite dispersions
• Figure 57. CNF/nanosilver powder
• Figure 58. Corbion FDCA production process
• Figure 59. UPM biorefinery process
• Figure 60. Vegea production process
• Figure 61. Worn Again products
• Figure 62. S-CNF in powder form