Product Code: ETC6191886 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: May 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The starch-based bioplastics market in Australia is expanding due to growing environmental concerns and government initiatives promoting sustainable materials. These bioplastics are favored in packaging, agriculture, and disposable items due to their biodegradability and lower carbon footprint compared to traditional plastics. Increasing research into improving the mechanical properties and water resistance of starch-based bioplastics also supports market growth.
The starch-based bioplastics market in Australia is expanding rapidly, propelled by heightened environmental awareness and stringent regulations on plastic use and disposal. Innovations in blending starch with other biopolymers have improved the mechanical and barrier properties of starch-based bioplastics, making them more viable for packaging and agricultural films. Government incentives and consumer demand for compostable and renewable packaging solutions further fuel this market. However, challenges related to cost and performance compared to conventional plastics remain areas of ongoing research.
The starch-based bioplastics market in Australia encounters challenges related to scalability and consistency in product quality, which impact large-scale commercial adoption. Bioplastics often face higher production costs compared to traditional plastics, limiting their competitiveness. Furthermore, the limited availability of starch feedstock specifically for bioplastic production, coupled with consumer skepticism regarding biodegradability claims, hampers market growth.
The transition toward sustainable packaging solutions in Australia creates fertile ground for investments in starch-based bioplastics. These materials offer a biodegradable alternative to petroleum-based plastics, aligning with national environmental policies. Investors can capitalize on this shift by supporting local production facilities, collaborating with retail and packaging companies, or funding start-ups involved in compostable packaging innovations.
In response to growing environmental concerns, the Australian government has promoted starch-based bioplastics as part of its waste-reduction and sustainable packaging policies. The National Plastics Plan and state-level bans on single-use plastics have led to increased incentives for bioplastic innovation. Programs administered by entities such as the CSIRO and Clean Energy Finance Corporation provide funding and research support to manufacturers utilizing starch-based biopolymers.
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 Starch-based Bioplastics Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Trends |
6 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Starch Blended with PLA, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Starch Blended with PHA, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market, By Technology |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Injection Molding, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Blow Molding, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Extrusion, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Rigid Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexible Packaging, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Textile, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.7 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.8 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.9 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Starch-based Bioplastics Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |