Product Code: ETC6188662 | 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 |
Polybutylene succinate is another biodegradable polymer with growing potential in Australia, particularly in agriculture films, packaging, and disposable items. Its alignment with sustainability goals enhances appeal among manufacturers. However, market maturity remains low, with ongoing R&D and pilot-scale deployments.
The PBS market in Australia is gaining prominence as a biodegradable polymer used in agricultural films, packaging, and disposable items. With a national strategy leaning toward circular economy practices, PBS is being explored as a viable alternative to conventional plastics. Innovations in bio-based synthesis methods are expected to further enhance its competitiveness and adoption.
Key challenges in the Australian PBS market include high manufacturing costs and competition with cheaper biodegradable plastics like PLA (polylactic acid). Furthermore, limited public awareness about PBSs properties and its comparative advantages inhibits wider adoption across packaging and agricultural sectors.
The growing focus on bio-based and biodegradable plastics in Australia creates favorable conditions for investment in PBS production. Applications in packaging, agriculture, and textiles offer a broad demand base. Local production facilities, supported by renewable feedstocks, could significantly lower costs and ensure a stable supply to meet increasing sustainability goals.
Australias emphasis on biodegradable alternatives has created a favorable environment for the PBS market, supported by government funding for R&D under initiatives like the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program. Certification for biodegradable claims is mandatory under Australian Standards to prevent greenwashing.
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 Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Process, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Usage, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging Layer, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Trends |
6 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Conventional Polybutylene Succinate (PBS), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Bio-Based Polybutylene Succinate(PBS), 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market, By Process |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Trans-Esterification, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct Esterification, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Bags, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Mulch Film, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging Film, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Flushable Hygiene Products, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Fishing Nets, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.7 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Coffee Capsules, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.8 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.9 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market, By Usage |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Single-Use, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Reusable, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market, By Packaging Layer |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Primary Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Secondary Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.4 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Tertiary Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Process, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Usage, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging Layer, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |