| Product Code: ETC11456914 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
In 2024, Japan saw an increase in the import of biodegradable polymers, with top exporting countries being China, USA, Metropolitan France, Austria, and South Korea. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, shifted from moderate to high in 2024, indicating increased dominance by major suppliers. Despite a slight CAGR of 1.05% from 2020 to 2024, there was a notable decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -16.16%. This suggests a changing landscape in the biodegradable polymers market in Japan, with potential implications for both suppliers and buyers.

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 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Polymer Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sustainability Factor, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing environmental awareness and regulations promoting the use of bio-degradable polymers in Japan |
4.2.2 Growth in packaging industries opting for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions |
4.2.3 Rising demand for bio-degradable polymers in various end-user industries such as food packaging, agriculture, and textiles |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High production costs associated with bio-degradable polymers compared to conventional plastics |
4.3.2 Limited availability of raw materials for bio-degradable polymers in Japan |
5 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Trends |
6 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market, By Polymer Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Polymer Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By PLA Polymers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Starch Polymers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Cellulose Polymers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Farmers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market, By Source |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Biomass, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Plant-Based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Sugar-Based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market, By Sustainability Factor |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Compostable, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Biodegradable, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Recyclable, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of companies in Japan adopting bio-degradable polymers in their production processes |
8.2 Amount of government incentives and subsidies promoting the use of bio-degradable polymers |
8.3 Research and development investments in bio-degradable polymer technologies in Japan |
8.4 Carbon footprint reduction achieved through the use of bio-degradable polymers in manufacturing processes |
8.5 Percentage of plastic waste reduction attributed to the adoption of bio-degradable polymers in Japan |
9 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Polymer Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sustainability Factor, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Bio Degradable Polymers Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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