The Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market 2013-2023

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Report Details

Our new study shows you the commercial potential of biodegradable plastic packaging

What does the future hold for the biodegradable plastic packaging market? Visiongain's brand new report shows you the potential revenues to 2023, assessing data, trends, opportunities and prospects there.

Our 172 page report provides 94 tables, figures and charts. Discover the most lucrative areas in the industry and the future market prospects. You will see financial results, interviews, trends, opportunities, and revenue predictions.

Forecasts from 2013-2023 and other analyses show you commercial prospects

Besides revenue forecasting to 2023, our new study provides you with recent results, growth rates, and market shares. There you find original analyses, with business outlooks and developments. Discover qualitative analyses (including SWOT), company profiles and commercial developments. Read full transcripts of four exclusive expert opinion interviews from leading industry specialists informing your understanding and allowing you to assess prospects for investments and sales:
- Natur-Tec, Vineet Dalal, Vice President & Director of Global Market Development
- Perstorp, Linda Nilsson, Project Manager
- Huhtamäki Oyj, Timo Tiilikainen, Commercialisation Director and Sonja Haug, Sales
Director
- NatureWorks, David Stanton, North American Business Manager

You will find prospects for key submarkets

Growth in this market will be fuelled by consumer demand for more environmentally-sustainable products. In addition to analyses of the overall world market, you see revenue forecasting of six submarkets to 2023:
• Food
• Food/Non-Food Service
• Beverages
• Personal Care/Cosmetics
• Healthcare/Medicine
• Other biodegradable plastic packaging markets

Our investigation shows business research and analysis with individual revenue forecasts and discussions.

Prospects for leading regions and countries are shown to 2023

Events and progress worldwide will influence the market. Consumer pressure, legislations such as plastic bag bans and global warming initiatives will increase demand for biodegradable plastic packaging. We expect demand to rise in double-digits in all regions.

You will discover individual revenue forecasts to 2023 for leading regions:
• North America
• Latin America - with discussions of Brazil and Mexico
• Japan
• China
• Res of Asia-Pacific - with discussions of Thailand, Australia and India
• Germany
• Italy
• Rest of West Europe
• ROW - with discussion of Russia, Africa and the Middle East

There are many commercial opportunities in developed and developing countries. Economics, legislations and environmental issues will drive policies to support sustainable growth across key regional markets. Greater uptake of existing technology worldwide will also stimulate the industry and market.

Leading companies and potential for market growth

Overall world revenue for biodegradable plastic packaging will reach $2.38bn in 2014.
Our work profiles leading companies, assessing their technologies and products. You will see which technologies and organisations hold greatest potential.

In particular, we profile these leading 19 companies
• BASF
• The Dow Chemical Company
• NatureWorks
• Braskem
• Cereplast
• Novamont
• Metabolix
• Kaneka Corporation
• Cardia Bioplastics
• Perstorp
• Natur-Tec
• Biome Bioplastics
• Plantic Technologies
• Teijin

• Corbion Purac
• Storopack
• Biosphere Industries
• Pregis Corporation
• DaniMer Scientific

In general, a company profile gives you the following information:
• Discussion of a company's activities and outlook
• Recent financial results
• Assessment of recent developments - mergers and acquisitions (M&A), new products, and collaborations.
• Insight into products in development.

What issues affect the biodegradable plastic packaging market?

Our study lets you assess industry trends and outlooks. You will find discussions, including qualitative analyses:
• Cost and performance of biodegradable plastics
• Lack of composting infrastructure restraining market growth
• Rising level of carbon emissions
• Trends towards 'green packaging'
• New and stringent environmental protection regulations
• Increasing restriction on the use of plastic products

You will see discussions of technological, commercial, and economic matters, with emphasis on organisations developing technologies.

How The Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market 2013-2023 Bioplastic Polymers report helps you

In summary, our report gives you the following knowledge:
• Revenue forecasts to 2023 for the overall world biodegradable plastic packaging market and 6 submarkets - discover that industry's prospects, finding promising places for investments and revenues
• Assessment of 19 leading companies, and others, discovering activities and outlooks
• Market forecasting to 2023 for key regions and countries: North America, Latin America, Japan, China, Rest of Asia-Pacific, UK, Germany, Italy and Rest of West Europe
• Expert opinions from our survey, seeing four interviews with authorities
• Investigation of competition and opportunities influencing sales
• Discussion of what stimulates and restrains the industry and market

You will find quantitative and qualitative analyses with independent predictions. You will receive information that only our report contains, staying informed on business intelligence.

Information found nowhere else

With our survey you are less likely to fall behind in knowledge or miss opportunities. See how you could benefit your research, analyses, and decisions. Also see how you can save time and get recognition for commercial insight.
1. Executive Summary

1.1 Global Biodegradable Plastics Packaging Market Overview
1.2 Benefits of This Report
1.3 Who is This Report For?
1.4 Methodology
1.5 Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecasts 2013-2023
1.6 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Submarkets Forecast 2013-2023
1.7 Leading Biodegradable Plastic Packaging National Market Forecasts 2013-2023

2. Introduction to the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market

2.1 What are Biodegradable Plastics?
2.2 The First Man-made Plastic was a Bioplastic
2.2.1 Early History
2.2.2 The 1800's
2.2.3 The Early 1900's
2.2.4 The 1960's
2.2.5 The 2000's and Beyond
2.3 The Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Definition
2.3.1 Learn about the Various Types of Biodegradable Plastics
2.3.1.1 Starch-based Bioplastics
2.3.1.2 Cellulose-based Bioplastics
2.3.1.3 Polylactic Acid (PLA) Plastics
2.3.1.4 Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB)
2.3.1.5 Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
2.3.1.6 Others
2.4 What are the Main Applications of Biodegradable Plastics?

3. Developments in the Bioplastics Industry and Prominent Brand Owners

3.1 The Green Giants
3.1.1 The Cost Challenges of Bioplastics
3.2 Read about the Recent Developments in the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Industry

4. Trends in the Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market 2013-2023

4.1 Outlook of the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market 2013-2023
4.2 Read about the Key Industry Trends Currently Being Witnessed in the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
4.3 What is Driving & Restraining the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market?
4.4 Other Growth Factors Driving the Market
4.4.1 Environmental Factors
4.4.1.1 Use of Non-renewable Resources
4.4.1.2 Global Warming
4.4.1.3 Packaging Waste
4.4.1.4 Environmental Awareness
4.4.1.5 Other Environmental Factors Driving the Market
4.4.2 Economical Factors
4.4.2.1 Long-term Availability and Price of Fossil Resource
4.4.3 Strategic Factors
4.4.3.1 Competitive Edge

5. Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Submarket Forecasts 2013-2023

5.1 Learn Which Submarket is Expected to Grow the Fastest
5.2 Read about the Key Drivers and Restraints of the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market for Food
5.2.1 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Food, Submarket Analysis 2013-2023
5.3 What is Driving Growth in the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market for Food/Non-Food Service?
5.3.1 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Food/Non-Food Service, Submarket Analysis 2013-2023
5.4 The Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market for Beverages: Growth Prospects
5.4.1 Key Requirements of Bioplastics used for Packaging Beverages
5.4.2 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Beverages, Submarket Analysis 2013-2023
5.5 Is the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Personal Care/Cosmetics Gaining Acceptance?
5.5.1 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Personal Care/Cosmetics, Submarket Analysis 2013-2023
5.6 Discover the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Healthcare/ Medicine Market
5.6.1 Are Biodegradable Plastics a Valid Option for Packaging Medical Devices and Drugs?
5.6.2 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Healthcare/Medicine, Submarket Analysis 2013-2023
5.7 Learn about the Other Applications of the Diverse Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
5.7.1 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market for Other Applications, Submarket Analysis 2013-2023

6. Regional Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Markets Forecast 2013-2023

6.1 What is Driving Growth for Biodegradable Plastic Packaging in North America?
6.1.2 North America's Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Analysis 2013-2023
6.2 Latin America Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market to Grow Rapidly
6.2.1 Learn why Brazil Will Become the World's Leading Producer of Bioplastics in 2018
6.2.2 Learn about Mexico's Bioplastic Market
6.2.3 Latin America's Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Analysis 2013-2023
6.3 What is Driving Growth for Biodegradable Plastic Packaging in Japan?
6.3.1 What is Restraining the Growth of the Bioplastic Packaging Market in Japan?
6.3.2 Japan's Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Analysis 2013-2023
6.4 China's Opportunities and Limitations in the Bioplastic Market for Packaging
6.4.1 China Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Analysis 2013-2023
6.5 The Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market in the Rest of Asia-Pacific
6.5.1 Read why Thailand is Positioned to Become a Global Bioplastic Hub
6.5.2 Discover why Australia is Well Placed to Become a Producer of Polymers Derived from Renewable Resources
6.5.3 India's Plastics Consumption Accounted for 5.7% of the World's total in 2011

6.5.4 Rest of Asia-Pacific Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Analysis 2013-2023
6.6 Read about UK's Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
6.6.1 UK Introduces 5p Mandatory Charge on Single-use Plastic Carrier Bags
6.6.2 UK's Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Analysis 2013-2023
6.7 Germany's Thirst for Development and Cutting Edge Technology
6.7.1 Germany's Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Analysis 2013-2023
6.8 Plastic Bag Ban Promotes Italy's Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
6.8.1 Italy Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Analysis 2013-2023
6.9 The Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market in the Rest of West Europe
6.9.1 Rest of West Europe Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Analysis 2013-2023
6.10 The Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market in the ROW
6.10.1 Discover the Opportunities for Biodegradable Plastic Packaging in Russia, Africa and the Middle East
6.10.2 ROW Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Analysis 2013-2023

7. SWOT Analysis of the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market 2013-2023

7.1 Strengths of the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
7.1.1 Biodegradable Plastics Are Renewable
7.1.2 Biodegradable Plastics Take Less Time to Break Down
7.1.3 Biodegradable Plastics Are Not Toxic
7.1.4 Biodegradable Plastics are Easier to Recycle
7.1.5 Biodegradable Plastics Require Less Energy to Produce
7.1.6 Less CO2 Release
7.1.7 Bioplastic Waste Helps Control the Amount of Carbon Dioxide Emissions
7.1.8 Can Be Composted Locally Into the Soil Amendment and Can Be Fully Biodegradable
7.1.9 High Awareness of Global Warming Issue
7.1.10 Contributes Towards Healthier Rural Economies
7.2 Weaknesses of the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
7.2.1 Costs Slows the Growth of Biodegradable Plastic Packaging
7.2.2 Lack of Industrial Biodegradation Infrastructure
7.2.3 Bioplastics are "Compostable," But Only under Specific Conditions
7.2.4 The Mechanical Property of PLA Presents Constraints to Final Applications
7.2.5 Availability
7.2.6 Lack of Consumer Awareness in Developing Countries
7.2.7 More Stringent and Effective Government Regulations are Needed
7.2.8 Misconceptions Among Consumers
7.3 Opportunities in the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Industry
7.3.1 Crude Oil Dependence

7.3.2 Growing Consumer Demand Supported by Government Legislations
7.3.3 Price Increases of Fossil Materials
7.3.4 Global Warming Concerns
7.4 Threats Facing the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Industry
7.4.1 Number of Bio-based Chemicals and Supply of Sustainable Feedstock is Limited
7.4.2 Confusion Surrounding Price, Performance and Valid Definitions
7.4.3 Limited Raw Material Suppliers
7.4.4 Low User Awareness of Renewable Feedstock Derived Products and Their Benefits
7.4.5 Small Players Lack Sufficient Research and Development Infrastructure

8. Expert Opinion

8.1 Vineet Dalal, Vice President & Director of Global Market Development, Natur-Tec
8.1.1 Food and Organic Waste Diversion Drive the US Bioplastic Market
8.1.2 Cost is the Biggest Restraint for the Biodegradable Plastic Market
8.1.3 Other Key Drivers of the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
8.1.4 Markets with the Right Balance between Price and Performance will Enjoy Lucrative Opportunities
8.1.5 North America and European Markets to Produce Biggest Growth
8.1.6 Technological Developments and Improving the Performance Properties of Bio-polymers to be Main Focus
8.1.7 Reduction in Carbon Footprints and Sustainability will have a Greater Impact than the Price of Bio-based Materials
8.2 Linda Nilsson, Project Manager, Perstorp
8.2.1 Increased Environmental Awareness amongst Consumers
8.2.2 Innovative Solutions in the Biodegradable Plastic Market
8.2.3 Knowledge and Availability of Materials Driving Further Growth

8.2.4 Misconceptions of Biodegradable Plastics
8.2.5 Costs and Competition
8.2.6 Major Developments Expected for the Bioplastic Industry
8.2.7 Trends in the European and Asian Markets
8.3 Ms Sonja Haug, Sales Director and Mr Timo Tiilikainen, Commercialisation Director, Huhtamäki Oyj
8.3.1 Technological Developments in the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
8.3.2 Key Trends and Recent Developments in the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
8.3.3 Prospective Global Bioplastic Market Outlook
8.3.4 Key Market Drivers and Restraints of the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
8.3.5 Asia to Post Strongest Regional Growth
8.3.6 Challenges Facing the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
8.3.7 Reducing, Reusing and Recycling Materials
8.4 David Stanton, North American Business Manager, NatureWorks

9. Leading Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Companies in the Market

9.1 BASF SE
9.1.1 Investments
9.2 The Dow Chemical Company
9.2.1 DOW's Solutions for Bio-based Packaging
9.3 NatureWorks LLC
9.3.1 New Developments
9.3.2 M&A Activity
9.4 Braskem
9.4.1 New Developments
9.4.2 Investments
9.4.3 Contracts with Industry Leaders
9.5 Cereplast
9.5.1 Cereplast Compostables® Resins
9.5.2 Cereplast Sustainables® Resins
9.5.3 New Developments
9.5.4 Cereplast's Expansions
9.6 Novamont
9.6.1 New Developments
9.7 Metabolix Inc.

9.7.1 New Developments
9.7.2 Competitors
9.8 Kaneka Corporation
9.9 Cardia Bioplastics Limited (Cardia)
9.9.1 Cardia Product Offering
9.9.2 New Developments
9.10 Perstorp Group
9.10.1 Perstorp Launches 4 new Products at K Fair 2013
9.10.2 Perstorp Group Investments
9.10.3 Perstorp Group Divestments
9.11 Natur-Tec
9.11.1 Natur-Tec Product Range
9.11.2 New Developments
9.12 Biome Technologies PLC
9.12.1 Biome Bioplastics
9.12.2 Stanelco RF Technologies
9.12.3 Recent Developments
9.13 Plantic Technologies Ltd
9.13.1 Plantic Technologies Main Product Lines
9.13.2 New Developments
9.14 Teijin Limited
9.15 Corbion Purac
9.15.1 Joint Ventures
9.16 Storopack
9.17 Biosphere Industries LLC
9.18 Pregis Corporation
9.18.1 Acquisitions
9.19 DaniMer Scientific LLC
9.20 Other Leading Companies in the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market

10. Conclusions

10.1 Market Outlook of the Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market 2013-2023
10.2 Drivers & Restraints of the Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market
10.3 Growth in the Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Submarkets 2013-2023
10.4 Growth in the Regional Biodegradable Plastic Packaging National Markets 2013-2023

List of Tables

Table 1.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2013, 2018, 2023 ($bn, CAGR %)
Table 1.2 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Submarkets Forecast Summary 2013, 2018, 2023 ($bn, CAGR %)
Table 1.3 Leading Biodegradable Plastic Packaging National Markets Forecast Summary 2013, 2018, 2023 ($bn, CAGR %)
Table 4.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR %, Cumulative)
Table 4.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Drivers & Restraints
Table 5.1 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Submarkets Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %)
Table 5.2 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Food, Submarket Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 5.3 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging market for Food/Non-food Service, Submarket Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 5.4 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Beverages, Submarket Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)

Table 5.5 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Personal Care/Cosmetics, Submarket Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 5.6 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Healthcare/Medicine Submarket Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 5.7 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Other Applications Submarket Forecasts 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 6.1 Regional Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Markets Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %)
Table 6.2 North America Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 6.3 Latin America Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 6.4 Japan Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 6.5 China Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 6.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 6.7 UK Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 6.8 Germany Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 6.9 Italy Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 6.10 Rest of West Europe Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 6.11 ROW Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 7.1 SWOT Analysis of the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market 2013-2023
Table 9.1 BASF SE Company Products / Services (Division, Product)
Table 9.2 BASF SE Company Overview 2013 (Total Revenue 2012, HQ, Ticker, Contact, Website)
Table 9.3 Dow Company Overview 2013 (Total Revenue 2012, HQ, Ticker, Contact, Website)
Table 9.4 NatureWorks Company Overview 2013 (Total Revenue 2012, HQ, Contact, Website)
Table 9.5 Braskem Company Overview 2013 (Total Revenue 2012, HQ, Ticker, Contact, Website)
Table 9.6 Cereplast Company Overview 2013 (Total Revenue 2012, HQ, Ticker, Contact, Website)
Table 9.7 Metabolix Inc., Company Overview 2013 (Total Revenue 2012, HQ, Ticker, Contact, Website)
Table 9.8 Metabolix Inc. Products / Services (Product, Application)
Table 9.9 Kaneka Corporation Company Overview 2013 (Total Revenue Year ended March 2013, HQ, Ticker, Contact, Website)

Table 9.10 Kaneka Corporation Products / Services (Division, Product)
Table 9.11 Cardia Company Overview 2013 (Total Revenue ended 30 June 2013, HQ, Ticker, Contact, Website)
Table 9.12 Cardia Products / Services (Division, Product)
Table 9.13 Perstorp Group Products / Services (Division, Product)
Table 9.14 Perstorp Company Overview 2013 (Total Revenue 2012, HQ, Contact, Website)
Table 9.15 Natur-Tec Company Overview 2013 (Total Revenue 2012, HQ, Ticker, Contact, Website)
Table 9.16 Nature-Tec Products / Services (Product, Applications)
Table 9.17 Biome Technologies PLC Company Overview 2013 (Total Revenue 2012, Revenue from Bioplastic Division, HQ, Ticker, Contact, Website)
Table 9.18 Teijin Company Overview 2013 (Total Revenue 2012, HQ, Ticker, Contact, Website)
Table 9.19 Corbion Purac Company Overview 2013 (Total Revenue 2012, HQ, Contact, Website)
Table 9.20 Other Leading Companies in the Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market 2013
Table 10.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast Summary 2013, 2018, 2023 ($bn, CAGR %)
Table 10.2 Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Drivers & Restraints
Table 10.3 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Submarkets Forecast Summary 2013, 2018, 2023 ($bn, CAGR %)
Table 10.4 Regional Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecasts Summary 2013, 2018, 2023 ($bn, CAGR %)

List of Figures

Figure 2.1 The Bioplastic Family
Figure 2.2 Market Share (%) of Bioplastics in the Plastics Market
Figure 2.3 Types of Biodegradable Polymers & Bioplastics
Figure 2.4 Market Share (%) Bioplastics used for Packaging
Figure 4.1 Global Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %)
Figure 5.1 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Structure Overview
Figure 5.2 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Submarkets Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn)
Figure 5.3 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Submarkets Share Forecast 2013 (%)
Figure 5.4 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Submarkets Share Forecast 2018 (%)
Figure 5.5 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Submarkets Share Forecast 2023 (%)
Figure 5.6 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Food, Submarket Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %)
Figure 5.7 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Food, Submarket Share Forecast 2013, 2018 and 2023 (% Share)
Figure 5.8 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging market for Food/Non-food Service, Submarket Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR%)
Figure 5.9 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging market for Food/Non-food Service, Submarket Share Forecast 2013, 2018 and 2023 (% Share)
Figure 5.10 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Beverages, Submarket Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %)
Figure 5.11 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Beverages, Submarket Share Forecast 2013, 2018 and 2023 (% Share)
Figure 5.12 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Personal Care/Cosmetics, Submarket Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %)
Figure 5.13 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Personal Care/Cosmetics, Submarket Share Forecast 2013, 2018 and 2023 (% Share)
Figure 5.14 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Healthcare/Medicine Submarket Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %)

Figure 5.15 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Healthcare/Medicine Submarket Share Forecast 2013, 2018 and 2023 (% Share)
Figure 5.16 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Other Applications Submarket Forecasts 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %)
Figure 5.17 Biodegradable Plastic Packaging for Other Applications Submarket Share Forecasts 2013, 2018 and 2023 (% Share)
Figure 6.1 Regional Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Markets Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn)
Figure 6.2 Regional Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Markets Share Forecast 2013 (%)
Figure 6.3 Regional Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Markets Share Forecast 2018 (%)
Figure 6.4 Regional Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Markets Share Forecast 2023 (%)
Figure 6.5 North America Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR%)
Figure 6.6 North America Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2013, 2018 and 2023 (% Share)
Figure 6.7 Latin America Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR%)
Figure 6.8 Latin America Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2013, 2018 and 2023 (% Share)
Figure 6.9 Japan Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR%)
Figure 6.10 Japan Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2013, 2018 and 2023 (% Share)
Figure 6.11 China Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR%)
Figure 6.12 China Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2013, 2018 and 2023 (% Share)
Figure 6.13 Rest of Asia-Pacific Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR%)
Figure 6.14 Rest of Asia-Pacific Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2013, 2018 and 2023 (% Share)

Figure 6.15 UK Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR%)
Figure 6.16 UK Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2013, 2018 and 2023 (% Share)
Figure 6.17 Germany Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR%)
Figure 6.18 Germany Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2013, 2018 and 2023 (% Share)
Figure 6.19 Italy Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR%)
Figure 6.20 Italy Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2013, 2018 and 2023 (% Share)
Figure 6.21 Rest of West Europe Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR%)
Figure 6.22 Rest of West Europe Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2013, 2018 and 2023 (% Share)
Figure 6.23 ROW Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR%)
Figure 6.24 ROW Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market Share Forecast 2013, 2018 and 2023 (% Share)

Companies Listed

Adimax
AIMPLAS
Albert Heijn
Alcan
Algaeplast Inc
AmberWorks
Anqing Hexing Chemical Co. Ltd.
Antibioticos SA
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Ariz.-based BioBased Technologies
Arkema
Asda
Avantium
BagasseWare
BASF SE
Bayer
Billa
BioAmber
Biofase

Biograde
Biograde Limited
BioMass Packaging
BioMatera
Biome Bioplastics
Biome Technologies PLC
Biomer
BIO-ON srl
BIOP Biopolymer Technologies AG
Biopac
Biosphere Industries LLC
Biotec
BIRD Engineering B.V.
Braskem S.A.
Cadbury
Cara Plastics Inc
Cardia Bioplastics (Australia) Pty Ltd.
Cardia Bioplastics Limited
Cargill Incorporated
Carrefour
Cereplast Inc
Cerestech Inc
China Henan Piaoan Group Co. Ltd
Clear Lam Packaging
Coca-Cola
Coles Supermarkets
Corbion Purac
Crystalsev Comercio e Representatcao Ltda

CSM N.V.
DaniMer Scientific LLC
Danone
Delhaize
Dominique Duval
Dow Chemical Company
DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers
Durect Corporation
EarthSoul India
EATware
EBM Biodegradable Materials
EcoMann
Ecover
EMS-Chemie Holding AG
European Bioplastics Association
Evonik
Excellent Packaging & Supply
Faber-Castell
Fabri Kal
Financiére Forêt S.á r.l
FINASUCRE s.a.
Flexible Solutions International Ltd.
Ford Motor Company
Formox AB
Fujitsu
Futuramat
Galata Chemicals
Gazprom

Genomatica
Georgia Gulf Corporation
Grace Biotech Corporation
Harita-NTI
Heinz
Henkel
Heppe Biomaterial GmbH
Hofer
Huhtamaki Oyj
Huhtamaki Oyj
IGV Institut für Getreideverarbeitung GmbH
Imperial Chemical Industries
Inner Mongolia Mengxi High-Tech Group Co. Ltd
Innovia
Ire Chemical Limited
Japan Corn Starch Co. Ltd
Jiangsu Jiuding Group
John Lewis
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson Matthey Plc
Kaisers
Kaneka Corporation
Kenactiv
Kimberly-Clark
L'Occitane
LIFE+
Linotech GmbH&Co.KG
Linpac Packaging

Marks & Spencer
Matrìca
Mazzucchelli 1849 Spa
McDonalds
Meron Biopolymers
Merquinsa Mercados Quimicos S.L.
Metabolix Inc.
MGP Ingredients Inc
Migros
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
Mitsui Chemical
Multivac
Myriant
Natura Brasil
NatureFlex
Nature-Tec
NatureWorks LLC
Naturfuels s.r.l
NEC Corporation
Nestlé

Ningbo Tianan Biologic Material Co. Ltd.
Northern Technologies International Corporation
Novamont SPA
PAI partners
Palmer International
Parkesine Company
PepsiCo
Perstorp Group
Perstorp Holding AB
PHB Industrial S.A. (biocycle)
Plantic Technologies Limited
Plantic Tribond Technologies Ltd
Polisport
Polyfea
Pregis
Procter & Gamble
PTT Global Chemical
Purac biochem BV
Pyramid Bioplastics Guben GmbH
Rodenburg Biopolymers B.V.
Royal DSM N.V.
RPC Bebo UK Bristol
Sainsbury
Samsung Fine Chemicals
Schiedamse Melkzuur Fabriek
Sealed Air Corporation
Shanghai Disoxidation Macromolecule Materials Co. Ltd
Shanghai Tong-Jie-Liang Biomaterials Co. Ltd

Shiseido
Showa Highpolymer Co. Ltd
Skippack
Solegear Bioplastics Inc.
Solvay
Spar
SPC Biotech Pvt. Ltd
Sphere S.A.
Springdale
Stanelco RF Technologies
StarchTech Inc
Storopak
Surface Guard Inc.
Synbra Technology BV
Tecnaro
TECNARO GmbH
Teijin Limited
Teikoku Rayon Co., Ltd.
Telles LLC
Telles, LLC see metabolix
Tesco
Tetra Pak
The Co-operative
The Nippon Synthetic Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Tianan
Tianjin GreenBio Materials
Tianjin North Food Co. Ltd
Toray & Gevo
Total S.A.

Toyobo Co. Ltd.
Toyota
Tribond Packaging Solutions
Vegeplast SAS
Versalis
VTT Technical Research Centre
Wal-Mart
Wintershall Holding AG
Wuhan Greenplas Co Ltd
Wuhan Huali Environment Protection Science & Technology
Xylophane
Zhejiang Hangzhou Xinfu Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd
Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Co. Ltd.

Government Agencies and Other Organisations Mentioned in This Report

Australian Securities Exchange
Bolsa de Madrid
Bolsa de Valores, Mercadorias & Futuros de São Paulo
Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Germany)
Food and Drug Administration
Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Legambiente
London Stock Exchange
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
National Organic Standards Board
New York Stock Exchange
OTC Markets Group
Technology Strategy Board
The Brazilian Ministry of the Environment
Tokyo Stock Exchange
University of Georgia
Zurich Stock Exchange