Vegetable lipids, cellulose, waste oils, plant starches, and naturally occurring sugars can all be used to make bioplastics. Compared to conventional plastics, the majority of these plastics can disintegrate organically. It is advised that bioplastics be used in place of polymers derived from fossil fuels in the furniture, electronics, textile, packaging, and automotive end-use industries.
Europe Bioplastics Market Driving Factors and Challenges
Drivers:
The market will be driven by the increasing need for items made of sustainable plastic packaging.
Bioplastics are most frequently employed in the packaging business since their properties are similar to those of regular plastics. The packaging business is expanding dramatically as a result of increased demand from the consumer goods, food, electronics, and automotive component industries. In addition, there has been a noticeable increase in the demand for packing supplies to shield valuable objects from any harm caused by temperature and moisture. With the increase in global e-commerce, a lot of packing materials are expected to be used in the near future.
Challenges:
The bioplastics market in Europe is facing a number of challenges. First, the cost of producing bioplastics may be higher than that of regular polymers due to the technique and materials needed. It's also difficult to produce enough bioplastics to meet demand without using food crops. The absence of precise criteria regarding the definition of an environmentally suitable bioplastic might also lead to consumer confusion. Moreover, it's currently challenging to determine whether to recycle or compost bioplastics once we've used them. To solve these problems, more innovation, capital, and cooperation from all stakeholders involved in the manufacturing and application of bioplastics are needed, in addition to better laws and consumer awareness campaigns.
Impact of COVID-19 on Europe Bioplastics Market
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a variety of effects on the European bioplastics sector. Due to disruptions in the supply chain caused by trade and mobility restrictions, production and distribution were initially delayed. The reduction in consumer demand resulting from lockdowns, unpredictability in the economy, and a shift in priorities away from non-essential purchases exacerbated this. However, the epidemic also highlighted the need for sustainable and ecologically friendly solutions, which raised interest in bioplastics as a possible substitute for traditional plastics. As nations gradually reopened and recovery efforts got going, there was a renewed focus on sustainability and circular economy initiatives, which bodes well for the long-term future of the European bioplastics sector.
Europe Bioplastics Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players are; Arkema, BASF SE, Braskem, Corbion, Danimer Scientific, Dow, Kaneka Corporation, Futerro, Maccaferri Industrial Group, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Natureworks LLC, Novamont SpA, Solvay, Others.
Europe Bioplastics Market Segmentation:
By Product Type: Based on the Product Type, Europe Bioplastics Market is segmented as; Bio-based Biodegradables, Bio-based Non-biodegradables.
By Application: Based on the Application, Europe Bioplastics Market is segmented as; Flexible Pakaging, Rigid Packaging, Automotive and Assembly Operations, Agriculture and Horticulture, Construction, Textiles, Electrical and Electronics, Others.
By Region: This research also includes data for Germany, Australia, Switzerland, France, Great Britain, Spain, Italy.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.