Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging to Touch USD 7.70 Billion by 2030 | Driven by Eco-Friendly Regulations

Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Outlook  

The global biodegradable plastic packaging market is entering a high-growth phase as governments, brands, and retailers transition away from conventional plastics. With a projected CAGR of 20.67% between 2025 and 2030, demand is rising across foodservice, FMCG packaging, e-commerce, and retail distribution. Companies are increasingly adopting compostable materials including polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), PBAT, and starch-based blends to comply with emerging sustainability mandates. 

Key Trends Shaping Market Growth 

1. Global restrictions on single-use plastics 

Countries across the EU, India, China, Australia, and New Zealand are tightening bans on conventional plastics, directly boosting the adoption of certified biodegradable options. 

2. Food-delivery platforms demanding compost-ready packaging 

North America and Europe are witnessing rapid implementation of compostable packaging standards by restaurants, QSR chains, and delivery apps. 

3. Retail sustainability commitments 

Large retail chains and FMCG brands are adopting plastic-neutral, net-zero packaging, and extended producer responsibility (EPR) initiatives, driving long-term procurement of bio-based alternatives. 

4. Manufacturing upgrades enabling easy conversion 

Film-blowing and thermoforming lines can now process bio-resins with minimal modification, reducing technical barriers for packaging converters and increasing capacity for compostable films and rigid formats. 

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Market Segmentation Overview 

By Packaging Type 

• Flexible Packaging 
• Rigid Packaging 

By End-use Industry 

• Food 
• Beverage 
• Foodservice 
• Personal Care and Home Care 
• Pharmaceutical 
• Other End-use Industries 

By Compostability 

• Home-Compostable 
• Industrial-Compostable 

By Geography 

• North America 
• Europe 
• Asia-Pacific 
• Middle East and Africa 
• South America 

Key Companies 

• Bio Packaging Films 
• Cortec Corporation 
• Folietec Kunststoffwerk AG 
• Futamara Group 
• Amcor plc 

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Dominating Region 

Europe continues to lead the biodegradable plastic packaging market due to its advanced composting infrastructure, harmonized EN-13432 standards, and strict EU-wide regulations targeting single-use plastics. Countries such as Germany, France, Italy, and Spain actively promote municipal green-waste collection, compost-ready formats, and EPR-based incentives. Retailers and foodservice chains in the region have high adoption rates of compostable packaging, ensuring steady demand for PLA, PHA, and other bio-resins. Predictable legislative timelines, robust certification systems, and widespread consumer awareness position Europe as the most mature and supportive market segment through 2030. 

Conclusion 

The biodegradable plastic packaging market is entering a decisive growth phase as global regulations, corporate sustainability targets, and shifting consumer expectations converge. With compostable materials becoming more scalable and cost-competitive, brands across foodservice, retail, and consumer goods are accelerating their transition away from conventional plastics. Europe will continue to lead due to its mature infrastructure and policy consistency, while Asia-Pacific emerges as the next major growth hub.  

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