Product Code: ETC6175621 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Australias biodegradable packaging market is gaining momentum as both government regulations and consumer awareness push for sustainable solutions. Plastic bans and extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes have spurred innovation in compostable and biodegradable materials. The food and beverage industry is leading demand, followed by cosmetics and e-commerce packaging. Local startups and global packaging companies are investing heavily in R&D and production facilities to meet market demand.
The biodegradable packaging market in Australia is evolving rapidly due to mounting environmental regulations and consumer demand for sustainable alternatives. Innovations in materials like PLA, starch-based plastics, and cellulose are driving this trend. The food and beverage sector remains the biggest adopter, with increasing support from government initiatives to phase out single-use plastics.
The biodegradable packaging market in Australia faces the challenge of scaling production to meet the increasing demand for sustainable packaging. While there is a growing push for eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastic, biodegradable packaging materials are still more expensive to produce. This creates resistance from businesses, particularly in price-sensitive industries. Furthermore, the availability of biodegradable materials that meet the same performance standards as traditional plastic is still an area of ongoing research and development. Regulatory uncertainty and varying standards for biodegradable products across different regions also pose a challenge to the market.
The biodegradable packaging market in Australia is growing rapidly in response to the increased awareness of environmental sustainability and the reduction of plastic waste. With consumers and governments pushing for greener alternatives, companies involved in the production and distribution of biodegradable packaging materials have considerable growth opportunities. Investment opportunities exist in the development of innovative materials that offer the same performance as traditional plastic but are compostable or recyclable. Additionally, the rise in e-commerce and food delivery services, which require environmentally friendly packaging solutions, presents a significant growth potential for biodegradable packaging providers.
The Australian government strongly supports the biodegradable packaging market as part of its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection. Policies focus on reducing plastic waste and encouraging the development of environmentally friendly alternatives. The government has introduced regulations and incentives that promote the use of biodegradable materials, including grants for research and development of new packaging solutions. The introduction of the Australian Packaging Covenant encourages businesses to adopt sustainable packaging practices. Furthermore, the government has pledged to meet ambitious recycling and waste reduction targets, boosting the market for biodegradable packaging solutions.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging Format, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Trends |
6 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market, By Material |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Material, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper & Paperboard, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Bio-plastic, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Bagasse, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market, By Packaging Format |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Bottles & Jars, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Boxes & Cartons, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Cans, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Trays & Clamshells, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Cups & Bowls, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Pouches & Bags, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market, By End Use |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Care & Cosmetics, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Homecare, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Consumer Goods, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging Format, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Biodegradable Packaging Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |