Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market (2025-2031) Outlook | Industry, Growth, Size, Revenue, Trends, Companies, Analysis, Value, Forecast, Share

Market Forecast By Type (PLA, Starch, PBS, PHA), By Substrate (Paper & Paperboard, Cellulose Films), By Application (Rigid Packaging, Flexible Packaging, Liquid Packaging) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC4485747 Publication Date: Jul 2023 Updated Date: Sep 2025 Product Type: Report
Publisher: 6Wresearch No. of Pages: 85 No. of Figures: 45 No. of Tables: 25

malaysia biodegradable polymers market overview

The biodegradable polymers market in Malaysia is on the upswing, driven by environmental concerns and a shift toward sustainable packaging materials. Biodegradable polymers, like polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), are being used in the production of single-use plastics, food packaging, and disposable products. Malaysia commitment to reducing plastic waste is fostering the adoption of biodegradable polymers in various industries.

Drivers of the Market

The biodegradable polymers market in Malaysia is driven by a global focus on reducing plastic waste and pollution. Biodegradable polymers offer a sustainable solution to the plastic waste problem, and government regulations are increasingly promoting their use. Consumer preferences for eco-friendly packaging materials are also fueling market growth.

Challenges of the Market

Challenges in the biodegradable polymers market include cost competitiveness and consumer acceptance. Biodegradable polymers often cost more than conventional plastics, and industries may be hesitant to switch. Consumer perception and understanding of the benefits of biodegradable polymers are crucial challenges to overcome.

Covid-19 Impact of the Market

The COVID-19 pandemic emphasized the importance of reducing plastic waste, which had both positive and negative effects on the Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers market. While the pandemic disrupted the supply chain and temporarily reduced demand, it also accelerated the shift towards biodegradable alternatives, driven by environmental concerns. As a result, the market is expected to recover and grow in the post-pandemic era.

Leading Players of the Market

The Malaysia biodegradable polymers market is experiencing growth as the demand for eco-friendly packaging and materials rises. Leading Players in this sector include companies like NatureWorks, Novamont, and BASF. These companies are known for their innovative biodegradable polymer solutions that cater to a wide range of applications. NatureWorks, for example, has made significant contributions to the Malaysia market by producing biodegradable polymers like Ingeo, which is used in packaging and textiles, reducing plastic waste and environmental impact.

Key Highlights of the Report:

  • Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Outlook
  • Market Size of Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market, 2024
  • Forecast of Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market, 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Revenues & Volume for the Period 2021-2031
  • Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Trend Evolution
  • Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Drivers and Challenges
  • Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Price Trends
  • Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Porter's Five Forces
  • Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Industry Life Cycle
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume By Type for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume By PLA for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume By Starch for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume By PBS for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume By PHA for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume By Substrate for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume By Paper & Paperboard for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume By Cellulose Films for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume By Application for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume By Rigid Packaging for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume By Flexible Packaging for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume By Liquid Packaging for the Period 2021-2031
  • Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Import Export Trade Statistics
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Type
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Substrate
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Application
  • Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Top Companies Market Share
  • Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Competitive Benchmarking By Technical and Operational Parameters
  • Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Company Profiles
  • Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Key Strategic Recommendations

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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 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Overview

3.1 Malaysia Country Macro Economic Indicators

3.2 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F

3.3 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market - Industry Life Cycle

3.4 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market - Porter's Five Forces

3.5 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F

3.6 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Substrate, 2021 & 2031F

3.7 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F

4 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Dynamics

4.1 Impact Analysis

4.2 Market Drivers

4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness and demand for eco-friendly products

4.2.2 Government regulations promoting the use of biodegradable materials

4.2.3 Growing emphasis on sustainable packaging solutions

4.3 Market Restraints

4.3.1 High production costs compared to conventional plastics

4.3.2 Limited availability of raw materials for biodegradable polymers

4.3.3 Lack of proper infrastructure for recycling and composting biodegradable products

5 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Trends

6 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market, By Types

6.1 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market, By Type

6.1.1 Overview and Analysis

6.1.2 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F

6.1.3 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By PLA, 2021-2031F

6.1.4 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Starch, 2021-2031F

6.1.5 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By PBS, 2021-2031F

6.1.6 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By PHA, 2021-2031F

6.2 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market, By Substrate

6.2.1 Overview and Analysis

6.2.2 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper & Paperboard, 2021-2031F

6.2.3 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Cellulose Films, 2021-2031F

6.3 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market, By Application

6.3.1 Overview and Analysis

6.3.2 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Rigid Packaging, 2021-2031F

6.3.3 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexible Packaging, 2021-2031F

6.3.4 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid Packaging, 2021-2031F

7 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Import-Export Trade Statistics

7.1 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Export to Major Countries

7.2 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Imports from Major Countries

8 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Key Performance Indicators

8.1 Percentage of biodegradable polymers used in packaging industry

8.2 Number of government policies supporting the use of biodegradable materials

8.3 Growth in demand for biodegradable polymers from key industries such as food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals

9 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market - Opportunity Assessment

9.1 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F

9.2 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Substrate, 2021 & 2031F

9.3 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F

10 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024

10.2 Malaysia Biodegradable Polymers Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters

11 Company Profiles

12 Recommendations

13 Disclaimer

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