The global biomaterials packaging market was valued at approximately USD 18.40 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow from USD 20.9 billion in 2026 to nearly USD 66 billion by 2035. The market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 13.60% from 2025 to 2035. Growing adoption of circular economy practices, increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging, and continued advancements in biopolymers are driving this growth. Key innovators in the market include Novamont S.p.A., Taghleef Industries, NatureWorks LLC, and BASF SE.
Recent Developments
- In May 2026, CJ Biomaterials, Inc. introduced PHACT CB0504A, a compostable extrusion coating resin. The new resin is a bio-based alternative to non-compostable coatings and does not have PFAS. The new resin is useful across cold paper cups and hot paper cups. The resin is home compostable and engineered for foodservice packaging.
- In April 2025, Stora Enso introduced Performa Nova for consumer packaging. The new board is made using FiberLight Tec, and it is a folding boxboard. The board provides a smooth surface and exceptional stiffness. The board is suitable for packaging products like frozen food, confectionery, dry food, chocolate, and chilled food.
- In May 2026, NatureWorks opened a new production facility in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, for Ingeo biopolymer. The new facility provides access to renewable feedstocks, and the annual capacity is 75000 MT. The new facility expands its use in applications like 3D printing, flexible packaging, nonwoven fibers, and degradable foodserviceware.
Key Companies
- NatureWorks LLC:- The Minnesota-based company manufactures Ingeo PLA from renewable plant sources. The company offers packaging like F&B pods, rigid packaging, and flexible packaging.
- Braskem S.A.:- The Brazil-based company produces bio-based polyethylene named I’m green Bio-Based PE for flexible and rigid packaging applications.
- CJ Biomaterials:- The U.S.-based company provides bio-based materials under the brand name PHACT and offers products like compound products, PHA neat resins, and masterbatches.
- Teknor Apex:- The United States-located company offers sustainable products like Crealen R PP, BioVinyl, Cycle-Tek, BioResin color concentrates, and PETek PET-Carrier concentrates.
- Novamont S.p.A.:- The Italy-based company offers a biomaterials packaging product range under the Mater-Bi, which is produced using cellulose, starches, and oils.
- BASF SE:- The Germany-based company's biopolymer brands include ecoflex and ecovio, designed for paper extrusion, flexible packaging, and rigid containers.
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