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BIOPLASTICS facts and figures

BIOPL A S TICS AND THE EU’S BIOECONOMY

* Source: European Bioplastics 2012; EC-Communication “Innovating for Sustainable Growth: A Bioeconomy for Europe” 13.02.2012

Today, the European bioeconomy sectors are worth 2 TRILLION EUROS in annual turnover and account for 22 MILLION JOBS in the EU. That is

9 % of the EU’s workforce.* approx.

BIOPLASTICS are (partly or fully) biobased, biodegradable, or both. The global bioplastics production capacity is set to grow 350 % by 2019.

BIOPLASTICS have been designated a LEAD MARKET by the

European Commission. The bioplastic market’s immense

growth will help drive the further evolution of

a bioeconomy in Europe.

Biodegradable Biobased/non-biodegradable Total capacityForecast

0

2,000

3,000

2013 2014 2015 2016

in 1

,000

tonn

es

Global production capacities of bioplastics

1,000

4,000

5,000

Source: European Bioplastics, Institute for Bioplastics and Biocomposites, nova-Institute (2015).More information: www.bio-based.eu/markets and www.downloads.ifbb-hannover.de

6,000

1,034

591

1,581

990

2017 2018 2019

7,000

663

1,6972,028 2,053

3,412

6,798

7,8488,000

1,2911,291

737 762

901

2,511

1,287

5,511

1,287

6,561


0

2,000

3,000

2013 2014 2015 2016

in 1

,000

tonn

es


1,000

4,000

5,000


6,000

1,034

591

1,581

990

2017 2018 2019

7,000

663

1,6972,028 2,053

3,412

6,798

7,8488,000

1,2911,291

737 762

901

2,511

1,287

5,511

1,287

6,561


POLICY SUPPORT DECIS IVE FOR MARKET SUCCESS

BIOPLASTIC production capacities are growing fastest outside of Europe. In order to attract investments and to secure its place amongst the top-players in the bioplastics market, the EU needs to implement favorable framework conditions.

0.5

14.0

58.1

Total: 1.7 million tonnes

12.0

15.4

North America

Europe

Australia/Oceania

Asia

South America

Source: European Bioplastics, Institute for Bioplastics and Biocomposites, nova-Institute (2015). More information: www.bio-based.eu/markets and www.downloads.ifbb-hannover.de

in %

Global production capacities of bioplastics in 2014 (by region)


0

2,000

3,000

2013 2014 2015 2016

in 1

,000

tonn

es


1,000

4,000

5,000


6,000

1,034

591

1,581

990

2017 2018 2019

7,000

663

1,6972,028 2,053

3,412

6,798

7,8488,000

1,2911,291

737 762

901

2,511

1,287

5,511

1,287

6,561

Global production capacities of bioplastics in 2014 (by region) Global production capacities of bioplastics in 2019 (by region)

0.6

18.4

51.4


12.3

17.3

North America

Europe

Australia/Oceania

Asia

South America


in %



0.1

4.1

80.6


10.3

4.9

North America

Europe

Australia/Oceania

Asia

South America


in %



BIOPLASTICS are a broad family of materials with widely varying properties.

Ultimately, BIOPLASTICS can find a place in all market segments where conventional plastics are used. In many of these market segments, bioplastic alternatives are already available today.

ALL BIOPLASTIC MATERIAL TYPES DEMONSTRATE HIGH GROWTH RATES THROUGHOUT ALL MARKET SEGMENTS

0

200

Elec

trics

&

electr

onics

in 1

,000

tonn

es

Global production capacities of bioplastics 2014 (by market segment)

400

6.7 7.620

12610794

359

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Consu

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goo

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Autom

otive

&

trans

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Build

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&

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Biodegradable PLA & PLA-blends Starch blends Other1 (biodegradable)

Biobased/non-biodegradable Bio-PEBio-PET302 Other3 (biobased/non-biodegradable)


600

800

186

790

¹Contains regenerated cellulose and biodegradable cellulose ester; 2Biobased content amounts to 30%; 3Contains durable starch blends, Bio-PC, Bio-TPE, Bio-PUR (except thermosets), Bio-PA, PTT

DROP-IN SOLUTIONS represent the single largest sector of the global bioplastics production. They are (partly) biobased, non-biodegradable commodity plastics such as PE, PET, or PP, and can be easily recycled along their conventional counterparts.

PLA

Biodegradable polyesters4

Biodegradable starch blends3

PHA5

Regeneratedcellulose6

12.2%

10.0%

13.0%

2.0%

1.6%Bio-PET302 35.4%

Bio-PE 11.8%

Bio-PA 5.5%

Other1

(biobased/non-biodegradable)

1.1%

Global production capacities of bioplastics 2014 (by material type)

Other7

(biodegradable)0.3%

Biobased/non-biodegradable 60.9% Biodegradable 39.1%

¹Contains durable starch blends, Bio-PC, Bio-TPE, Bio-PUR (except thermosets); 2Biobased content amounts to 30 %; 3Blend components incl.in main materials; 4Contains fossil-based PBAT, PBS, PCL; 5Incl. Newlight Technologies (CO2-based); 6Compostable hydrated cellulose foils 7Biodegradable cellulose ester

PTT 7.1%

Total: 1.7 million

tonnes


Biodegradable BIOPLASTICS are a GROWING NICHE MARKET. They are often used in short-lived applications such as biowaste bags or packaging of fresh produce.

Global production capacities of bioplastics 2014 (by material) Global production capacities of bioplastics 2014 (by market segment)


0

2,000

3,000

2013 2014 2015 2016

in 1

,000

tonn

es


1,000

4,000

5,000


6,000

1,034

591

1,581

990

2017 2018 2019

7,000

663

1,6972,028 2,053

3,412

6,798

7,8488,000

1,2911,291

737 762

901

2,511

1,287

5,511

1,287

6,561

Land use for bioplastics 2014 and 2019

BIOMASS FOR BIOPLASTICS – EFFICIENT USE OF FEEDSTOCK & GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE

BIOPLASTICS rely on about 0.01% of the global agricultural area of 5 billion ha. This compares to the size of an average

CHERRY TOMATO vis-à-vis the Eiffel Tower.

Increasing the efficiency of feedstock and agricultural technology is continuously enhancing good agricultural practice. What’s more: Today, such best practise is also ensured through the emergence of reliable and independent sustainability certification schemes such as ISCC, WLC or BonSucro.

A glance at the global agricultural area makes it abundantly clear:

The area used to grow crops for

BIOPLASTICS is nowherenear being in competition TO FOOD AND FEED.

Pasture3.5 billion ha = 70%*

Arable land**1.4 billion ha = 30%*

Biofuels53 million ha = 1%*

Material use*** 106 million ha = 2%*

Bioplastics***2014: 0.68 million ha ≈ 0.01%* 2019: 1.4 million ha ≈ 0.03%*

GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL AREA

Food & Feed1.24 billion ha = 26%*

Bioplastics

2014: 0.68 million ha ≈ 0.01%* 2019: 1.4 million ha ≈ 0.02%*


* In relation to global agricultural area** Also includes approx. 1% fallow land

*** Land-use for bioplastics is part of the 2% material use


Pasture3.5 billion ha = 70%*

Arable land**1.4 billion ha = 30%* Biofuels

53 million ha = 1%*

Material use*** 106 million ha = 2%*

Bioplastics***2013: 0.6 million ha ≈ 0.01%* 2018: 1.3 million ha ≈ 0.02%*

GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL AREA

Food & Feed1.24 billion ha = 26%*


* In relation to global agricultural area** Also includes approx. 1% fallow land

*** Land-use for bioplastics is part of the 2% material use

Source: European Bioplastics, Institute for Bioplastics and Biocomposites, nova-Institute (2014)More information: www.bio-based.eu/markets and www.downloads.ifbb-hannover.de


0

2,000

3,000

2013 2014 2015 2016

in 1

,000

tonn

es


1,000

4,000

5,000


6,000

1,034

591

1,581

990

2017 2018 2019

7,000

663

1,6972,028 2,053

3,412

6,798

7,8488,000

1,2911,291

737 762

901

2,511

1,287

5,511

1,287

6,561

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