Biodegradable Plastic Bags Market to Reach US$ 3.64 Billion by 2031, Driven by Plastic Ban Policies, Sustainability Commitments, and Rising Eco-Friendly Packaging Demand | QY Research

Market Summary -
The global market for Biodegradable Plastic Bags was estimated to be worth US$ 2,300 million in 2024 and is forecast to reach a readjusted size of US$ 3,635 million by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

According to QY Research, the newly released report titled "Biodegradable Plastic Bags Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2025-2031" provides a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of the global biodegradable plastic bags market. The report delivers in-depth insights into market size evolution, sales volume, pricing trends, company market share and ranking, regional demand patterns, and future growth opportunities for packaging manufacturers, material suppliers, retailers, and policy stakeholders.

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Trade Policy Impact and Supply Chain Assessment -
The report includes a comprehensive evaluation of potential shifts in the 2025 U.S. tariff framework and related international strategic countermeasures affecting the biodegradable plastic bags market. The analysis examines impacts on cross-border production footprints, raw material sourcing, capital allocation strategies, and regional supply chain reconfigurations.

This assessment enables market participants to better anticipate policy risks, manage cost volatility in bio-based materials, and optimize global manufacturing and distribution strategies in an evolving regulatory environment.

Product Definition and Industry Overview -
Biodegradable plastic bags are manufactured using materials that allow the product to fully decompose into natural substances after a defined period, leaving no harmful residue in the environment. Most biodegradable plastic bags decompose within three years, with many disintegrating even faster under suitable conditions.

Decomposition requires exposure to oxygen and light, meaning these bags remain stable during storage and only begin breaking down once disposed of in open environments. This characteristic ensures functional durability during use while supporting end-of-life environmental sustainability.

Market Size, Production, and Pricing -
In 2024, global sales of biodegradable plastic bags reached approximately 358,000 tons, with an average global selling price of around US$ 6,422 per ton. Despite higher costs compared with conventional polyethylene (PE) bags, demand continues to rise due to regulatory pressure and consumer preference for sustainable packaging.

The industry typically operates with raw material costs accounting for 60%-70% of total production costs. After processing, printing, and bag making, biodegradable bags are generally priced at two to three times the cost of traditional PE bags, reflecting both material premiums and sustainability value.

Raw Materials and Cost Structure -
Upstream raw materials fall into two main categories:
► Bio-based materials, including polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), derived from renewable biomass such as corn and agricultural residues
► Petrochemical-based biodegradable polymers, including PBAT, PBS, and PCL, synthesized through chemical processes

Mainstream PBAT/PLA blended materials typically cost 12,000-16,000 yuan per ton, translating to a raw material cost of approximately 0.08-0.13 yuan per standard shopping bag. After accounting for manufacturing, printing, waste, and administrative expenses, the typical ex-factory price ranges from 0.15 to 0.25 yuan per bag.

Market Drivers and Growth Dynamics -
The biodegradable plastic bags market is experiencing steady growth due to a combination of regulatory, environmental, and consumer-driven factors, including:
► Government-imposed plastic bans and single-use plastic restrictions worldwide
► Rising consumer awareness of environmental protection and plastic pollution
► Corporate sustainability commitments and ESG compliance
► Expanding use of biodegradable packaging in food service, retail, and waste management

As municipalities and retailers increasingly phase out conventional plastic bags, biodegradable alternatives are gaining traction across both developed and emerging markets.

Market Structure and Key Insights -
► The market shows moderate concentration, with a mix of multinational material innovators and regional packaging specialists
► Food packaging and shopping convenience applications represent the largest demand segments
► Europe and Asia-Pacific are the leading regions due to strict regulations and large consumer bases
► Cost reduction through scale expansion and material innovation remains a key competitive focus

Regional Market Outlook -
The report provides detailed regional and country-level analysis covering:
► Europe (Germany, France, UK, Italy, etc.) - leading adoption driven by strong environmental regulations
► Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, India) - fastest-growing region supported by policy mandates and large retail markets
► North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) - steady growth driven by state-level bans and corporate sustainability goals
► South America and Middle East & Africa - emerging markets with increasing regulatory alignment

Competitive Landscape -
The global Biodegradable Plastic Bags market is competitive, with companies focusing on material innovation, cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and regional expansion.

Key companies profiled in the report include:
Novamont, Walki Plastiroll Oy, RKW Group, Jiangsu Torise Biomaterials, JUNER Plastic Packaging, Chnpack, Symphony Polymers, EnviGreen, XCBIO, Polybags, BioPak, and Scanlux Packaging.

The report evaluates company market share, product portfolios, geographic reach, and competitive strategies in detail.

Market Segmentation Highlights -

By Raw Material Type
► Polylactic Acid (PLA)
► Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
► Starch Blends
► Others

By Application
► Food Packaging
► Convenient for Shopping
► Garbage Containing
► Industrial Packaging
► Others

Each segment is assessed based on sales volume, revenue contribution, growth trends, and future demand potential.

Reasons to Procure This Report -
► Access accurate global and regional biodegradable plastic bags market forecasts (2020-2031)
► Understand company market share, ranking, and competitive dynamics
► Evaluate regulatory impacts and sustainability-driven demand
► Identify high-growth materials and application segments
► Support strategic planning, capacity expansion, and market entry decisions

Key Questions Answered in the Report -
► What is the current and future size of the global biodegradable plastic bags market?
► Which regions and applications are driving demand growth?
► How competitive is the market, and who are the leading manufacturers?
► How do cost structures compare with traditional plastic bags?
► What role will regulations and sustainability goals play through 2031?

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Table of Content:

1 Market Overview
1.1 Biodegradable Plastic Bags Product Introduction
1.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Market Size Forecast
1.2.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value (2020-2031)
1.2.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume (2020-2031)
1.2.3 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Price (2020-2031)
1.3 Biodegradable Plastic Bags Market Trends & Drivers
1.3.1 Biodegradable Plastic Bags Industry Trends
1.3.2 Biodegradable Plastic Bags Market Drivers & Opportunity
1.3.3 Biodegradable Plastic Bags Market Challenges
1.3.4 Biodegradable Plastic Bags Market Restraints
1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
1.5 Study Objectives
1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
2.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
2.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
2.3 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
2.4 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
2.5 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
2.6 Key Manufacturers Biodegradable Plastic Bags Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
2.7 Key Manufacturers Biodegradable Plastic Bags Product Offered
2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Biodegradable Plastic Bags
2.9 Biodegradable Plastic Bags Market Competitive Analysis
2.9.1 Biodegradable Plastic Bags Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Biodegradable Plastic Bags Revenue in 2024
2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Biodegradable Plastic Bags as of 2024)
2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Raw Materials
3.1 Introduction by Raw Materials
3.1.1 Polylactic Acid (PLA)
3.1.2 Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
3.1.3 Starch Blends
3.1.4 Others
3.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Raw Materials
3.2.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Raw Materials (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
3.2.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, by Raw Materials (2020-2031)
3.2.3 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, by Raw Materials (%) (2020-2031)
3.3 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume by Raw Materials
3.3.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume by Raw Materials (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
3.3.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume, by Raw Materials (2020-2031)
3.3.3 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume, by Raw Materials (%) (2020-2031)
3.4 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Average Price by Raw Materials (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Source
4.1 Introduction by Source
4.1.1 Biological-based
4.1.2 Petrochemical-based
4.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Source
4.2.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Source (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
4.2.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, by Source (2020-2031)
4.2.3 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, by Source (%) (2020-2031)
4.3 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume by Source
4.3.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume by Source (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
4.3.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume, by Source (2020-2031)
4.3.3 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume, by Source (%) (2020-2031)
4.4 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Average Price by Source (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Degradation Degree
5.1 Introduction by Degradation Degree
5.1.1 Partially Degradable
5.1.2 Completely Degradable
5.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Degradation Degree
5.2.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Degradation Degree (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
5.2.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, by Degradation Degree (2020-2031)
5.2.3 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, by Degradation Degree (%) (2020-2031)
5.3 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume by Degradation Degree
5.3.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume by Degradation Degree (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
5.3.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume, by Degradation Degree (2020-2031)
5.3.3 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume, by Degradation Degree (%) (2020-2031)
5.4 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Average Price by Degradation Degree (2020-2031)
6 Segmentation by Application
6.1 Introduction by Application
6.1.1 Food Packaging
6.1.2 Convenient for Shopping
6.1.3 Garbage Containing
6.1.4 Industrial Packaging
6.1.5 Others
6.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Application
6.2.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
6.2.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
6.2.3 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
6.3 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume by Application
6.3.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
6.3.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
6.3.3 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
6.4 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
7 Segmentation by Region
7.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Region
7.1.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
7.1.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
7.1.3 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
7.1.4 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
7.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume by Region
7.2.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
7.2.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
7.2.3 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
7.2.4 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
7.3 Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
7.4 North America
7.4.1 North America Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, 2020-2031
7.4.2 North America Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
7.5 Europe
7.5.1 Europe Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, 2020-2031
7.5.2 Europe Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
7.6 Asia Pacific
7.6.1 Asia Pacific Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, 2020-2031
7.6.2 Asia Pacific Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
7.7 South America
7.7.1 South America Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, 2020-2031
7.7.2 South America Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
7.8 Middle East & Africa
7.8.1 Middle East & Africa Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, 2020-2031
7.8.2 Middle East & Africa Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
8 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
8.1 Key Countries/Regions Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
8.2 Key Countries/Regions Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value and Sales Volume
8.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, 2020-2031
8.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Volume, 2020-2031
8.3 United States
8.3.1 United States Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, 2020-2031
8.3.2 United States Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Raw Materials (%), 2024 VS 2031
8.3.3 United States Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Europe Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, 2020-2031
8.4.2 Europe Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Raw Materials (%), 2024 VS 2031
8.4.3 Europe Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
8.5 China
8.5.1 China Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, 2020-2031
8.5.2 China Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Raw Materials (%), 2024 VS 2031
8.5.3 China Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
8.6 Japan
8.6.1 Japan Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, 2020-2031
8.6.2 Japan Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Raw Materials (%), 2024 VS 2031
8.6.3 Japan Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
8.7 South Korea
8.7.1 South Korea Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, 2020-2031
8.7.2 South Korea Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Raw Materials (%), 2024 VS 2031
8.7.3 South Korea Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
8.8 Southeast Asia
8.8.1 Southeast Asia Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, 2020-2031
8.8.2 Southeast Asia Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Raw Materials (%), 2024 VS 2031
8.8.3 Southeast Asia Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
8.9 India
8.9.1 India Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value, 2020-2031
8.9.2 India Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Raw Materials (%), 2024 VS 2031
8.9.3 India Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
9 Company Profiles
9.1 Novamont
9.1.1 Novamont Company Information
9.1.2 Novamont Introduction and Business Overview
9.1.3 Novamont Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.1.4 Novamont Biodegradable Plastic Bags Product Offerings
9.1.5 Novamont Recent Development
9.2 Walki Plastiroll Oy
9.2.1 Walki Plastiroll Oy Company Information
9.2.2 Walki Plastiroll Oy Introduction and Business Overview
9.2.3 Walki Plastiroll Oy Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.2.4 Walki Plastiroll Oy Biodegradable Plastic Bags Product Offerings
9.2.5 Walki Plastiroll Oy Recent Development
9.3 RKW Group
9.3.1 RKW Group Company Information
9.3.2 RKW Group Introduction and Business Overview
9.3.3 RKW Group Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.3.4 RKW Group Biodegradable Plastic Bags Product Offerings
9.3.5 RKW Group Recent Development
9.4 Jiangsu Torise biomaterials
9.4.1 Jiangsu Torise biomaterials Company Information
9.4.2 Jiangsu Torise biomaterials Introduction and Business Overview
9.4.3 Jiangsu Torise biomaterials Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.4.4 Jiangsu Torise biomaterials Biodegradable Plastic Bags Product Offerings
9.4.5 Jiangsu Torise biomaterials Recent Development
9.5 JUNER Plastic packaging
9.5.1 JUNER Plastic packaging Company Information
9.5.2 JUNER Plastic packaging Introduction and Business Overview
9.5.3 JUNER Plastic packaging Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.5.4 JUNER Plastic packaging Biodegradable Plastic Bags Product Offerings
9.5.5 JUNER Plastic packaging Recent Development
9.6 Chnpack
9.6.1 Chnpack Company Information
9.6.2 Chnpack Introduction and Business Overview
9.6.3 Chnpack Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.6.4 Chnpack Biodegradable Plastic Bags Product Offerings
9.6.5 Chnpack Recent Development
9.7 Symphony Polymers
9.7.1 Symphony Polymers Company Information
9.7.2 Symphony Polymers Introduction and Business Overview
9.7.3 Symphony Polymers Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.7.4 Symphony Polymers Biodegradable Plastic Bags Product Offerings
9.7.5 Symphony Polymers Recent Development
9.8 EnviGreen
9.8.1 EnviGreen Company Information
9.8.2 EnviGreen Introduction and Business Overview
9.8.3 EnviGreen Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.8.4 EnviGreen Biodegradable Plastic Bags Product Offerings
9.8.5 EnviGreen Recent Development
9.9 XCBIO
9.9.1 XCBIO Company Information
9.9.2 XCBIO Introduction and Business Overview
9.9.3 XCBIO Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.9.4 XCBIO Biodegradable Plastic Bags Product Offerings
9.9.5 XCBIO Recent Development
9.10 Polybags
9.10.1 Polybags Company Information
9.10.2 Polybags Introduction and Business Overview
9.10.3 Polybags Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.10.4 Polybags Biodegradable Plastic Bags Product Offerings
9.10.5 Polybags Recent Development
9.11 BioPak
9.11.1 BioPak Company Information
9.11.2 BioPak Introduction and Business Overview
9.11.3 BioPak Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.11.4 BioPak Biodegradable Plastic Bags Product Offerings
9.11.5 BioPak Recent Development
9.12 Scanlux Packaging
9.12.1 Scanlux Packaging Company Information
9.12.2 Scanlux Packaging Introduction and Business Overview
9.12.3 Scanlux Packaging Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.12.4 Scanlux Packaging Biodegradable Plastic Bags Product Offerings
9.12.5 Scanlux Packaging Recent Development
10 Industry Chain Analysis
10.1 Biodegradable Plastic Bags Industrial Chain
10.2 Biodegradable Plastic Bags Upstream Analysis
10.2.1 Key Raw Materials
10.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
10.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
10.3 Midstream Analysis
10.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
10.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
10.5.1 Biodegradable Plastic Bags Sales Model
10.5.2 Sales Channel
10.5.3 Biodegradable Plastic Bags Distributors
11 Research Findings and Conclusion
12 Appendix
12.1 Research Methodology
12.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
12.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
12.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
12.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
12.1.2 Data Source
12.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
12.1.2.2 Primary Sources
12.2 Author Details
12.3 Disclaimer

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