Today, there is pretty much nothing that bioplastics can't do. For almost every conventional plastic material and application, there is a bioplastic alternative available that offers the same or, in some cases, even better properties and functionalities. Today, bioplastics are mainly being used in the following market segments:
- Packaging
- Food-services
- Agriculture & horticulture
- Consumer electronics
- Automotive & transport
- Consumer goods and household appliances
- Building & construction
- Coating & adhesives
- Fibers
The latest market data analysis by European Bioplastics shows that packaging remains the largest field of application for bioplastics with roughly 45 percent of the total bioplastics market in 2024. The data also confirms a decisive increase in the uptake of bioplastics materials in many other sectors, including consumer goods and applications, in the automotive and transport sector, and the construction and building sector, where technical performance polymers are being used.
