U.S. Biodegradable Plastic Films Market Size & Outlook
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U.S. biodegradable plastic films market highlights
- The U.S. biodegradable plastic films market generated a revenue of USD 208.7 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 360.6 million by 2033.
- The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, starch blends was the largest revenue generating type in 2025.
- Starch Blends is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Biodegradable plastic films market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 208.7 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 360.6 million |
| Growth rate | 7.2% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Starch blends |
| Fastest growing segment | Starch Blends |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), Polylactic Acid, Starch Blends, Polybutylene succinate (PBS), Others (Cellulose Films) |
| Key market players worldwide | Basf SE, Kingfa Technology, Cortec Corporation, Futamura, BioBag International, Plastchim-T, Clondalkin Group, Tipa, Brentwood Industries |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 16.3% of the global biodegradable plastic films market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In North America, U.S. biodegradable plastic films market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- U.S. is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 360.6 million by 2033.
The U.S. biodegradable plastics market is expected to rise significantly over the forecast period on account of the growing demand for bio-based packaging in the medical, food, and consumer goods sectors.
Biodegradable plastics such as PLA and PBT have higher tensile strength, are eco-friendly, and are convenient for use as compared to conventional plastics. As a result, the demand for biodegradable plastics is projected to propel over the forecast period.
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Biodegradable Plastic Films Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basf SE | View profile | 111,855 | Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 | www.basf.com |
| Kingfa Technology | View profile | 51-100 | Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, Asia | www.kingfa.com |
| Cortec Corporation | View profile | 101-250 | White Bear Lake, Minnesota, United States, North America | cortecvci.com |
| Futamura | View profile | 1001-5000 | Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, Asia | www.futamuragroup.com/en/ |
| BioBag International | View profile | 11-50 | Askim, Ostfold, Norway, Europe | biobagworld.com |
| Plastchim-T | View profile | 1001-5000 | Aksakovo, Varna, Bulgaria, Europe | plastchim-t.com |
| Clondalkin Group | View profile | 1001-5000 | Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Europe | www.clondalkingroup.com/ |
| Tipa | View profile | 11-50 | Hod Hasharon, HaMerkaz, Israel, Asia | tipa-corp.com |
| Brentwood Industries | View profile | 501-1000 | Reading, Pennsylvania, United States, North America | www.brentwoodindustries.com/ |
U.S. Biodegradable Plastic Films Market Outlook
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Starch Blends was the largest segment with a revenue share of 45.47% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. biodegradable plastic films market based on poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (pbat), polyhydroxyalkanoates (pha), polylactic acid, starch blends, polybutylene succinate (pbs), others (cellulose films) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The U.S. biodegradable plastics market is expected to rise significantly over the forecast period on account of the growing demand for bio-based packaging in the medical, food, and consumer goods sectors.
Biodegradable plastics such as PLA and PBT have higher tensile strength, are eco-friendly, and are convenient for use as compared to conventional plastics. As a result, the demand for biodegradable plastics is projected to propel over the forecast period.
- U.S. Biodegradable Plastic Films Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Starch Blends
- Polylactic Acid
- Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT)
- Polybutylene succinate (PBS)
- Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
- Others (Cellulose Films)
- U.S. Biodegradable Plastic Films Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Bags
- Wrapping Films
- Liners
- Sheets
- Others
- U.S. Biodegradable Plastic Films Market End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare
- Agriculture
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
- Electrical & Electronics
- Others
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