United Kingdom Polybutylene Succinate Market Size is expected to grow from USD 27.18 Million in 2024 to USD 220.17 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 20.95% during the forecast period 2025-2035.

United Kingdom Polybutylene Succinate Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Polybutylene Succinate Market Size was estimated at USD 27.18 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 20.95% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Polybutylene Succinate Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 220.17 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom Polybutylene Succinate Market is anticipated to reach USD 220.17 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 20.95% from 2025 to 2035. The growing demand from end-use industries such as food packaging, medicines, agriculture, and consumer goods is anticipated to drive an increase in the market share of polybutylene succinate (PBS).

Market Overview

The United Kingdom polybutylene succinate market refers to the industry focused on the production and application of polybutylene succinate (PBS) in the UK is a component of a larger European movement toward biodegradable and sustainable polymers. Although no specific incident has been reported, the following provides an overview of current events in the UK and its environment. As a sustainable substitute for conventional plastics, PBS, a biodegradable polymer made from succinic acid and 1,4-butanediol, is becoming more and more popular. The biodegradable polyester resin Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) belongs to the aliphatic polyester family. Its compostability and biodegradability make it a desirable option for a number of industries, such as the automotive, textile, and packaging sectors. PBS is thermally stable, compostable, and compatible with current plastic processing equipment; its use is growing. PBS is frequently used in food containers, disposable silverware, and biodegradable films. The need for PBS-based products is being driven by the growing emphasis on lowering plastic waste and carbon footprint. Additionally, government policies that support environmentally friendly products fuel market expansion.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom polybutylene succinate market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom polybutylene succinate market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and 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 United Kingdom polybutylene succinate market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom polybutylene succinate is driven by the robust environmental and regulatory forces that favor biodegradable and bio-based materials, more stringent laws, like the UK's own biodegradable standards. Further, food, cosmetic, and retail firms are using PBS for compostable containers, films, and tableware in response to growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products, especially in packaging. Besides, technological developments in bio-based feedstocks, particularly fermentation-derived succinic acid and bio-butanediol, are increasing the cost competitiveness and market attractiveness of bio-based PBS. Furthermore, because of PBS's lightweight, robust, and environmentally friendly qualities, the car industry is using it in both external and interior elements. As the automotive industry continues to place a high priority on fuel efficiency and sustainability, PBS usage is anticipated to soar.

Restraining Factors

The market expansion could be hampered by its high production cost as compared to traditional plastics, raw materials might impact pricing stability and generate supply chain instabilities, and technical restrictions, slowed by regulatory and certification barriers.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom polybutylene succinate market share is classified into type, and application.

• The bio-based segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom polybutylene succinate market is segmented by type into bio-based, and petro-based. Among these, the bio-based segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The widespread usage of agricultural waste, plant feedstocks, and bio-based succinic acid is an example of renewable biomass sources that are used to make bio-based PBS. Utilizing bio-based feedstocks and natural resources, bio-based PBS production lessens carbon emissions and dependency on fossil fuels.

• The packaging segment dominated the market in share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom polybutylene succinate market is segmented by application into mulch films, packaging, and tissue engineering. Among these, the packaging segment dominated the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because of its flexible packaging. One of the main causes driving the demand for flexible packaging is the growing demand for food due to the growing population.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom polybutylene succinate market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product 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 product 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

• Polymateria Ltd
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Market Segment

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

United Kingdom Polybutylene Succinate Market, By Type

• Bio-Based
• Petro-Based

United Kingdom Polybutylene Succinate Market, By Application

• Mulch Films
• Packaging,
• Tissue Engineering