Biodegradable Foam Market is estimated to be valued at USD 1,106.3 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2,225.4 Mn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 1,106.3 Mn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
10.50%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 2,225.4 Mn
Biodegradable foam refers to the foam products that can naturally degrade over time, and are meant to be environmentally friendly. These biodegradable ingredients, including starch-based polymers or polylactic acid (PLA), are commonly used to create these foams that provide a sustainable option for traditional foam products. The global biodegradable foam market has been gaining significant traction in the recent years, owing to rising environmental concerns and stringent regulations regarding non-biodegradable foam products. Biodegradable foams are manufactured using plant-based components like polylactic acid, starch, and cellulose that break down naturally when disposed without harming the environment. These are used in end-use industries like packaging, consumer goods, automotive, and furniture due to their properties like cushioning, insulation and buoyancy. With the growing sustainability movement worldwide, many companies are rapidly shifting towards eco-friendly biodegradable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based foams to reduce carbon footprint.
Market Dynamics:
Rules and directives from the government drive growth of the global biodegradable foam market over the forecast period. The need for biodegradable foam products has increased due to businesses' efforts to adhere to these rules and lessen their environmental impact. Sustainable packaging will continue to fuel growth of the global biodegradable foam market over the forecast period. Biodegradable foams provide a sustainable packaging solution, minimizing environmental effects and satisfying consumer desires for green products. Cooperation with end-use sectors will create new opportunities for the global biodegradable foam market over the forecast period.
Limited material attributes are expected to hamper growth of the global biodegradable foam market over the forecast period.
Key features of the study:
This report provides in-depth analysis of the global biodegradable foam market, and provides market size (US$ Mn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global biodegradable foam market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF SE, Arkema Group, Dow Chemical Company, Sealed Air Corporation, Synbra Holding BV, Evonik Industries AG, KANEKA Corporation, Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc., Pregis LLC, Eco-gecko Products Inc., Toray Industries Inc., Be Green Packaging LLC, Ecovative Design LLC, and Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
Global biodegradable foam market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global biodegradable foam market
Detailed Segmentation:
Global Biodegradable Foam Market, By Material Type:
Starch-based Foam
Polylactic Acid (PLA) Foam
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Foam
Cellulose-based Foam
Others
Global Biodegradable Foam Market, By End-use Industry:
Packaging
Building & Construction
Furniture & Bedding
Automotive
Electronics
Others
Global Biodegradable Foam Market, By Foam Type:
Flexible Foam
Rigid Foam
Molded Foam
Extruded Foam
Spray Foam
Global Biodegradable Foam Market, By Region:
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Company Profile:
BASF SE
Arkema Group
Dow Chemical Company
Sealed Air Corporation
Synbra Holding BV
Evonik Industries AG
KANEKA Corporation
Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc.
Pregis LLC
Eco-gecko Products Inc.
Toray Industries Inc.
Be Green Packaging LLC
Ecovative Design LLC
Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Material Type
Market Snippet, By End Use Industry
Market Snippet, By Foam Type
Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Rules and directives from the government
Sustainable packaging
Restraints
Limited material attributes
Opportunities
Cooperation with end use sectors
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario
4. Global Biodegradable Foam Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact
5. Global Biodegradable Foam Market, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Starch-based Foam
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Polylactic Acid (PLA) Foam
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Foam
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Cellulose-based Foam
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
6. Global Biodegradable Foam Market, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Packaging
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Building & Construction
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Furniture & Bedding
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Automotive
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Electronics
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
7. Global Biodegradable Foam Market, By Foam Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Flexible Foam
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Rigid Foam
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Molded Foam
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Extruded Foam
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Spray Foam
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
8. Global Biodegradable Foam Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country 2021 -2032
Country Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn) Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Foam Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
U.S
Canada
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Foam Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Foam Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
China
India
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Foam Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Foam Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)