Global Starch-based Packaging Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Bags & Pouches, Films & Wraps, Bottles, and Others), By End User (Food & Beverages, E-Commerce, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Starch-based Packaging Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Starch-based Packaging Market Size Was Estimated at USD 7.94 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.56% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Starch-based Packaging Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 15.97 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is Expected to Grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Starch-based Packaging Market Size was Worth around USD 7.94 Billion in 2024 and is Predicted to Grow to around USD 15.97 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.56% from 2025 and 2035. The market for starch-based packaging is driven by customer demand for environmentally friendly options, regulatory backing, and sustainability trends. Market adoption and expansion are facilitated by advancements in biodegradable materials, improved durability, and economical manufacture.

Market Overview

The market for biodegradable packaging materials made from plant starch sources like corn, potatoes, or cassava is known as the "starch-based packaging market." These materials offer sustainability advantages through natural disintegration, making them environmentally benign substitutes for traditional plastics. The market includes manufacturing, distribution, and use in industries such as consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and food. Starch-based packaging, which is motivated by consumer preferences, legal requirements, and environmental concerns, contributes to global sustainability initiatives by encouraging the use of renewable resources and minimizing plastic waste. The market for starch-based packaging offers opportunities in terms of environmentally friendly product preferences, regulatory compliance, and sustainable packaging solutions.

Growing consumer demand for biodegradable and sustainable plastic substitutes is driving the starch-based packaging market. Government policies that support environmentally friendly products also contribute to the market's expansion. Due to strict plastic prohibitions and environmental concerns, there is a growing demand for sustainable and biodegradable materials. Additionally, advances in biopolymer technology that improve performance and cost competitiveness are driving the starch-based packaging market. The rising demand from consumers for eco-friendly and sustainable products is another important factor driving the starch-based packaging market.  

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the starch-based packaging market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the starch-based packaging market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the starch-based packaging market. 

Driving Factors

Growing disposable income, technological developments in packaging solutions, and the growing demand for flexible packaging are the main factors driving the starch-based packaging market. The market is expected to grow as a result of the packaging industry usage of starch-based films for commodities, food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical packaging. Increased disposable income, technological developments in packaging solutions, and the growing need for flexible packaging are the primary factors driving the starch-based packaging market. It can be customized to meet specific product requirements, which makes it the perfect choice for companies seeking environmentally friendly packaging and driving starch-based packaging market.

Restraining Factors

High production costs, short shelf life, and lower durability when compared to traditional plastics are some of the issues facing the starch-based packaging sector. Regulatory complexity, scalability problems, and supply chain limitations hamper industry expansion and broad adoption.

Market Segmentation

The starch-based packaging market share is classified into product and end user. 

• The films & wraps segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the product, the starch-based packaging market is divided into bags & pouches, films & wraps, bottles, and others. Among these, the films & wraps segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Food packaging, produce packaging, and industrial applications are the main uses for starch-based films and wraps, which are thin, flexible packaging materials. To increase mechanical strength and water resistance, these films frequently contain starch mixed with other biodegradable polymers, such as PLA (polylactic acid).  

• The food & beverages segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the end user, the starch-based packaging market is divided into food & beverages, e-commerce, and others. Among these, the food & beverages segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The food and beverage industry is one of the primary consumers of starch-based packaging, which is used in food trays, containers, wraps, pouches, and disposable silverware. The food quality is maintained by environmentally friendly packaging, which also provides biodegradable and compostable substitutes for conventional plastic packaging.   

Regional Segment Analysis of the Starch-based Packaging Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Europe is anticipated to hold the largest share of the starch-based packaging market over the predicted timeframe.

Europe is anticipated to hold the largest share of the starch-based packaging market over the predicted timeframe. Europe is known for its strict environmental laws and aggressive sustainability goals. The adoption of plastic tariffs and prohibitions by nations like Germany, France, and Italy has sped up the shift to starch-based alternatives in a variety of industries. The Circular Economy Action Plan and the Single-Use Plastics Directive of the European Union have established a legal framework that aggressively discourages traditional plastic packaging while promoting bio-based substitutes.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the starch-based packaging market during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific region has a wealth of agricultural resources, including rice, corn, and cassava, which offer affordable raw materials for the production of starch. While China and India grow enormous amounts of rice and corn, countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia are big producers of cassava, giving them a natural edge in the production of starch-based packaging materials at competitive pricing.

North America is predicted to hold a significant share of the starch-based packaging market throughout the estimated period. Increased environmental consciousness, stricter regulations, and a growing trend for sustainable packaging options are the main drivers of the region's growth in the starch-based packaging sector. North America's position in this industry is being strengthened by these rules, which are pushing businesses from food service to retail to use eco-friendly packaging options.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the starch-based packaging market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Bluecraft Agro
• Oimo
• Cargill
• Ecolastic
• PakFactory Inc.
• PaperFoam
• Biogreen Bags
• Packman Packaging
• Bharat Compostables
• Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH
• Amtrex Nature Care Pvt. Ltd.
• Easy Green Eco Packaging Co., Ltd.
• LeKAC Sourcing Limited
• Unique Packaging Solutions Ltd
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In January 2025, An eco-friendly substitute for conventional bubble wrap and polyethylene foam, RENATURE Wrap is a cutting-edge sustainable packaging solution created mostly from starch and launched by Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH. Utilizing starch primarily derived from yellow peas, a crop rotation byproduct, this protective packaging is fully biodegradable, approved by TÜV Austria for home composting, and has no effect on food production.
• In November 2021, Ingredion launched reusable barrier starch for food service packaging that offers superior grease and oil resistance. The novel starch paper aids manufacturers of paper and packaging in satisfying the growing need for environmentally friendly, high-performing grease and oil-resistant packaging.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the starch-based packaging market based on the below-mentioned segments:  

Global Starch-based Packaging Market, By Product

• Bags & Pouches
• Films & Wraps
• Bottles
• Others

Global Starch-based Packaging Market, By End User

• Food & Beverages
• E-commerce
• Others

Global Starch-based Packaging Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa