Global Biodegradable Plastic Market
Biodegradable plastic is material that can be decomposed through microbial action. The material is usually disintegrated into the water, carbon dioxide, and biomass. They are typically produced by raw materials including renewable chemicals, micro-organisms, petrochemicals.
By the year 2030, it is estimated that plastic production should rise to a value of 600-650 million tonnes per year. Regions like Africa and Asia do not have adept means of waste disposal in order to manage the plastic waste generation. One of the key driver for this market is the shift in consumer behavior. The increased use of sustainable materials promotes the growth associated with this market. People are making use of environmentally friendly products in order to support campaigns for climate change. The biodegradable plastics market hereafter has a wide range of applications across several verticals.
These substances can be used for packaging, crockery, cutlery, and food services. The increased use of delivery services also develops an opportunity for the biodegradable plastics market. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) is one of the finest examples of biodegradable plastics. The compound is essentially derived from microorganisms. Specific types of PHAs include poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB), polyhydroxy valerate (PHV), and polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHH).
To develop PHA, the microorganisms are deprived of certain nutrients including phosphorus, nitrogen, or oxygen. In place of these macro-elements, carbon sources are supplied in excess to aid production. The PHA granules are then recovered from this culture. Polylactic acid (PLA) is another biologically synthesized plastic also known as bioplastic. Bioplastics and biodegradable plastics are not the same compounds. All bioplastics are not essentially biodegradable. PLA is essentially composed of renewable biomass obtained from plant starch. The raw materials used to fabricate PLA includes corn, cassava, sugarcane, or sugar beet pulp. PLA is compostable but it does not qualify as a biodegradable material. Other classes of biodegradable plastics include starch blends, cellulose-based plastics, lignin-based polymer composites.
Plastics contribute to a large segment within Municipal Waste Management. In the year 2017, according to the EPA, the amount of plastic generated amounted to a value of 14 million tonnes in the U.S. In the year 2010, plastic waste generation accounted for a value of roughly 31 million tonnes. It represents 12.4% of the total municipal solid waste generated within the U.S. In the year 2010, only 2.55 million tonnes of plastic waste was recovered, which accounts for roughly 8.2% efficiency. On making use of biodegradable plastics, municipal waste generation decreases.
This report provides the regional distribution of this market in terms of the bioplastic sector. The market growth, dynamics, and trends associated with the Biodegradables market are used to perform a forecast analysis for this sector. The value chain and consumer demand are assessed with respect to the supply chain margins. Moreover, logistics optimization for the Biodegradables market has also been discussed within this report. Primary and secondary research is performed to derive conclusions based on this market.
In terms of region, APAC contributes to roughly 50% of the biodegradable plastics market followed by Europe and North America. The increased population and lack of proper waste disposal techniques within APAC accelerate the growth associated with this market. The availability of cheap labor and increased market productivity promotes the growth of this segment.
The rising R&D expenditure and strict environmental regulations imposed upon the use of plastics further accelerates the growth associated with this market. The rising disposable income of people promotes the growth of this market. The increased aggradation in terms of agriculture and horticulture industry also propels the growth of this market. With respect to the supply chain for this market, most of the raw materials are obtained from natural sources. Therefore, growth in the production of the agricultural sector increases the availability of raw materials within the concerned region. In terms of petrochemical raw materials, growth in terms of logistical connectivity and pipeline systems within areas like the Middle East boosts the market growth.
With respect to the value chain analysis, a growth in the textile as well as the packaging industry should accelerate the market growth. Packaging and bags are accounted to be the largest segment within this sector. Some of the new applications for biodegradable plastics includes toiletries like diaper and adult incontinence products. Biodegradable plastics are also used as land-fill covers. These substances are also used for the production of cups, bottles, and other kinds of cutlery. Continuous research is being performed within this segment in order to develop more sources of raw materials. Thermoset and thermoplastics are two kinds of biodegradable plastic materials generated which are extensively used within the packaging sector.
Consumer goods form a major segment within the value chain for the Biodegradable plastics market. The increased use of consumer chemical products and consumer electronics promotes growth as well as the opportunity for this market. Conventional plastic is used to make some of the components within the consumer electronics market including casings, circuit boards, and data storage. Research is being performed to replace these applications of conventional plastic with biodegradable materials
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The report,” Global Biodegradable Plastic Market 2019-2025”, focuses on providing a holistic purview of this market. The changing dynamics and shifting trends have been analyzed within this report. The study period for this report ranges from 2019-2025, while the forecast period ranges from 2021-2025.
This report is aimed at:
- The key drivers, restraints, and challenges have been discussed for this market.
- A forecast analysis has been performed for the upcoming biodegradable plastics market.
- The growth in technology and innovation within this sector has been studied.
- The value chain and supply chain analysis have been performed.
- The demand margin and supplier growth with respect to logistics have been assessed.
- Strategic mapping of the competitive sector has been performed.
- The high growth markets have been identified.
- A cost breakdown for the stepwise processing has been performed.
- PESTLE and SWOT analysis have been used to study the competitiveness within this sector
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