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Europe Bioplastics Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033

The bioplastics market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 28,073.7 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 17% is expected of Europe bioplastics market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$7,947.8
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$9,331.3
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$28,073.7
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
17.0%

Europe bioplastics market highlights

  • The Europe bioplastics market generated a revenue of USD 7,947.8 million in 2025.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, biodegradable was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
  • Biodegradable is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, UK is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.


Europe data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 7,947.8 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 28,073.7 million
Growth rate17% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentBiodegradable
Fastest growing segmentBiodegradable
Historical data covered2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation2025
Forecast period covered2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBiodegradable, Non-Biodegradable
Key market players worldwideTeijin Ltd, Toray Industries Inc, Toyota Industries Corp, Avantium NV, PTT Global Chemical PCL ADR, Cargill, SABIC, Basf SE, Trinseo PLC, Braskem SA ADR, Corbion NV, Solvay SA


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 43.2% of the global bioplastics market in 2025.
  • Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Latin America is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 3,899.2 million by 2033.

Bioplastics are broadly used in several applications including loose packaging, bottles, agricultural mulch films, refuge bags, and others. As per European Union, around 100 billion bags are used per year. The market is further anticipated to be growing by the increasing usage of bioplastics in several end-use industries such as textiles, automotive & transport, packaging, consumer goods, and medical devices among others.

However, slowdown and halt in manufacturing operations, restrictions on supply & transport, and infrastructure slowdown caused by the outbreak of COVID-19 are anticipated to hamper the demand for bioplastics in automotive, consumer goods, building & construction, and other application industries.

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Publish Date: Mar 05, 2026

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Bioplastics Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Basf SEView profile 111,855Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056www.basf.com
Braskem SA ADRView profile 8,569Rua Lemos Monteiro, 120-24 Andar, Butanta, SP, Brazil, CEP 05501-050www.braskem.com.br
Trinseo PLCView profile 3,100440 East Swedesford Road, Suite 301, Wayne, PA, United States, 19087www.trinseo.com
Toyota Industries CorpView profile 89,2452-1, Toyoda-cho, Kariya-shi, Aichi, Japan, 448-8671www.toyota-industries.com
Corbion NVView profile 2,727Piet Heinkade 127, Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands, 1019 GMwww.corbion.com
Toray Industries IncView profile 48,682Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower 2-1-1, Nihonbashi Muromach, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-8666www.toray.co.jp
Teijin LtdView profile 24,4996-7, Minami Hommachi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan, 541-8587www.teijin.co.jp
CargillView profile 10001+Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, North Americawww.cargill.com
Solvay SAView profile 9,000Rue De Ransbeek, 310, Brussels, Belgium, B-1120www.solvay.com
PTT Global Chemical PCL ADRView profile 6,334Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road, 555/1, Energy Complex, Building A, 18th Floor, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand, 10900www.pttgcgroup.com

Europe Bioplastics Market Outlook

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Biodegradable was the largest segment with a revenue share of 58.78% in 2025.

Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe bioplastics market based on biodegradable, non-biodegradable covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.




Bioplastics are broadly used in several applications including loose packaging, bottles, agricultural mulch films, refuge bags, and others. As per European Union, around 100 billion bags are used per year. The market is further anticipated to be growing by the increasing usage of bioplastics in several end-use industries such as textiles, automotive & transport, packaging, consumer goods, and medical devices among others.

However, slowdown and halt in manufacturing operations, restrictions on supply & transport, and infrastructure slowdown caused by the outbreak of COVID-19 are anticipated to hamper the demand for bioplastics in automotive, consumer goods, building & construction, and other application industries.

  • Europe Bioplastics Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Biodegradable
    • Non-Biodegradable
  • Europe Bioplastics Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Packaging
    • Agriculture
    • Automotive & Transportation
    • Electronics
    • Textile
    • Other Application

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