Polyhydroxyalkanoates Films Market To Reach $19.90 Billion By 2030

Polyhydroxyalkanoates Films Market Growth & Trends

The global polyhydroxyalkanoates films market size is anticipated to reach USD 19.90 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 9.7% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions is a primary driver for the PHA films market growth. As regulatory pressure increases and consumer awareness about plastic pollution rises, brands are actively seeking biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics. PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) films offer a compelling solution as they are bio-based, biodegradable in various environments (including marine settings), and compostable, addressing the full lifecycle concerns of packaging materials. This positioning allows PHA films to capture market share in applications where environmental credentials are increasingly valued by both end-consumers and corporate sustainability initiatives.

Technological advancements in PHA production are significantly reducing costs and improving material properties, making these films more commercially viable. Recent innovations in bacterial fermentation processes, extraction methods, and film processing techniques have enhanced the mechanical properties and shelf stability of PHA films while gradually bringing down production costs. These improvements are critical for PHA films to compete with conventional plastics and other bioplastics in mainstream packaging applications. Additionally, developments in blending PHA with other materials are creating films with customizable properties that can meet specific industry requirements.

Despite promising growth, challenges remain in scaling production capacity and achieving price parity with conventional plastics. The PHA films industry is in a transition phase where feedstock availability, production efficiency, and economies of scale are still developing. However, increasing investment in production facilities, supportive policy frameworks promoting bioplastics, and collaborative efforts across the value chain are addressing these barriers. As these challenges are overcome and the performance-to-price ratio continues to improve, PHA films are expected to gain significant market momentum in various packaging applications across multiple industries.

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Polyhydroxyalkanoates Films Market Report Highlights

• Based on application, the packaging films segment accounted for the largest market share of over 64.0% in 2024.

• The agricultural films segment, on the other hand, is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 9.9% during the forecast period.

• Based on end use, the food & beverage segment dominated the market in 2024 with the largest revenue share of over 55.0%.

• The healthcare & pharmaceuticals segment, on the other hand, is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 10.6% over the forecast period, from 2025 to 2030.

• Asia Pacific dominated the regional polyhydroxyalkanoates industry by registering the largest revenue share of over 40.0% in 2024 and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period.

• Danimer Scientific; CJ Biomaterials, Inc.; NatureWorks; Bluepha; KANEKA CORPORATION; PolyFerm Canada; Tianjin GreenBio Materials Co., Ltd.; Genecis Bioindustries; Earthfirst Films; and BOSK are some of the key players operating in the PHA films market. 

Polyhydroxyalkanoates Films Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) films market based on application, end use, and region:

PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) Films Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Packaging Films

• Agricultural Films

• Medical & Hygiene Films

• Others

PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) Films End Use Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Food & Beverage

• Retail & Consumer Goods

• Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

• Agriculture

• Others

PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) Films Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • France

  • UK

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • Australia

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East & Africa

  • South Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • UAE

List of Key Players in the PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) Films Market

• Danimer Scientific

• CJ Biomaterials, Inc.

• NatureWorks

• Bluepha

• KANEKA CORPORATION

• PolyFerm Canada

• Tianjin GreenBio Materials Co., Ltd

• Genecis Bioindustries

• Earthfirst Films

• BOSK