eubp factsfigures bioplastics 2013

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BIOPL A S TICS AND THE EUS BIOECONOMY

* Source: European Bioplastics 2012; EC-Communication Innovating for Sustainable Growth: A Bioeconomy for Europe 13.02.2012

Today, the European bioeconomy sectors are worth 2 TRILLION EUROS in annual turnover and account for 22 MILLION JOBS in the EU. That is

9 % of the EUs workforce.*approx.

BIOPLASTICS are (partly or fully) biobased, biodegradable, or both. The global bioplastics production capacity is set to grow 300 % by 2018.

BIOPLASTICS have been designated a LEAD MARKET by the

European Commission. The bioplastic markets immense

growth will help drive the further evolution of

a bioeconomy in Europe.

Biodegradable Biobased/non-biodegradable Total capacityForecast

0

2,000

3,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

in m

etric

kTo

n

1,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

1,011

571

1,492

921

2016 2017 2018

7,000

610

1,6221,622 1,6701,6701,936 2,039

3,6133,613

6,7316,731

1,1771,1771,1771,1771,1771,1771,0281,0281,0281,0281,0281,0281,028

643643643643643 759759759759759862862862862862

1,1771,1771,1771,1771,1771,177

1,0601,0601,0601,0601,0601,060

2,5532,5532,5532,5532,5532,5532,553

1,1261,1261,1261,1261,1261,126

5,6055,6055,6055,6055,6055,6055,605


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2,000

3,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

in m

etric

kTo

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Global production capacities of bioplastics

1,000

4,000

5,000

Source: European Bioplastics, Institute for Bioplastics and Biocomposites, nova-Institute (2014)More information: www.bio-based.eu/markets and www.downloads.ifbb-hannover.de

6,000

1,011

571

1,492

921

2016 2017 2018

7,000

610

1,622 1,6701,936 2,039

3,613

6,731

1,1771,028

643 759862

1,177

1,060

2,553

1,126

5,605


POLICY SUPPORT DECIS IVE FOR MARKET SUCCESS

BIOPLASTIC production capacities are growing fastest outside of Europe. In order to attract investments and to secure its place amongst the top-players in the bioplastics market, the EU needs to implement favorable framework conditions.

0.6

18.4

51.4

12.3

17.3

a/Oceania

in %


0

2,000

3,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

in m

etric

kTo

n


1,000

4,000

5,000


6,000

1,011

571

1,492

921

2016 2017 2018

7,000

610

1,622 1,6701,936 2,039

3,613

6,731

1,1771,028

643 759862

1,177

1,060

2,553

1,126

5,605

Global production capacities of bioplastics in 2013 (by region) Global production capacities of bioplastics in 2018 (by region)

North America

Europe

Australia/Oceania

Asia

South America

Total: 1.62 million tonnes

0.1

4.3

75.8

12.2

7.6

a/Oceania

in %

Total: 6.73 million tonnes

BIOPLASTICS are a broad family of materials with widely varying properties.

Ultimately, BIOPLASTICS can fi nd a place in all market segments where conventional plastics are used. In many of these market segments, bioplastic alternatives are already available today.

ALL BIOPLASTIC MATERIAL TYPES DEMONSTRATE HIGH GROWTH RATES THROUGHOUT ALL MARKET SEGMENTS

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Biodegradable PLA & PLA-blends Starch blends Other1 (biodegradables)Biobased/non-biodegradable Bio-PEBio-PET302 Other3 (biobased/non-biodegradable)

600

800

167

763

Contains regenerated cellulose and biodegradable cellulose ester 2Biobased content amounts to 30% 3Contains durable starch blends, Bio-PC, Bio-TPE, Bio-PUR (except thermosets), Bio-PA, PTT

DROP-IN SOLUTIONS represent the single largest sector of the global bioplastics production. They are (partly) biobased, non-biodegradable commodity plastics such as PE, PET, or PP, and can be easily recycled along their conventional counterparts.

PLA

Biodegradablepolyesters3

grada3

grada

Biodegradablestarch blends

gradastarch blends

grada

PHA

RegeneratedcelluloseRegeneratedcelluloseRegenerated

11.4%

11.3%

10.8%

2.1%

1.7%Bio-PET302 37%

Bio-PE 12.3%

Bio-PA 4.9%

Other1(biobased/non-biodegradable)

1.4%

Other4(biodegradable)

0.3%

Biobased/non-biodegradable 62.4% Biodegradable 37.6%

Contains durable starch blends, Bio-PC, Bio-TPE, Bio-PUR (except thermosets) 2Biobased content amounts to 30 % 3Contains PBAT, PBS, PCL 4Biodegradable cellulose ester

PTT 6.8%

Total: 1.62 million

tonnes

Biodegradable BIOPLASTICS are a GROWING NICHE MARKET. They are often used in short-lived applications such as biowaste bags or packaging of fresh produce.


0

2,000

3,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

in m

etric

kTo

n


1,000

4,000

5,000


6,000

1,011

571

1,492

921

2016 2017 2018

7,000

610

1,622 1,6701,936 2,039

3,613

6,731

1,1771,028

643 759862

1,177

1,060

2,553

1,126

5,605

Global production capacities of bioplastics 2013 (by material) Global production capacities of bioplastics 2013 (by market segment)

Land use for bioplastics 2013 and 2018

BIOMASS FOR BIOPLASTICS EFFICIENT USE OF FEEDSTOCK & GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE

BIOPLASTICS rely on about 0.01% of the global agricultural area of 5 billion ha. This compares to the size of an average

CHERRY TOMATO vis--vis the Eiffel Tower.

Increasing the effi ciency of feedstock and agricultural technology is continuously enhancing good agricultural practice. Whats more: Today, such best practise is also ensured through the emergence of reliable and independent sustainability certifi cation schemes such as ISCC, WLC or BonSucro.

A glance at the global agricultural area makes it abundantly clear:

The area used to grow crops for

BIOPLASTICS is nowherenear being in competition TO FOOD AND FEED.

Pasture3.5 billion ha = 70%*

Arable land**1.4 billion ha = 30%* Biofuels

53 million ha = 1%*

Material use*** 106 million ha = 2%*

Bioplastics***2013: 0.6 million ha 0.01%* 2018: 1.3 million ha 0.02%*

GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL AREA

Food & Feed1.24 billion ha = 26%*


* In relation to global agricultural area** Also includes approx. 1% fallow land

*** Land-use for bioplastics is part of the 2% material use



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2,000

3,000

2012 2013 2014 2015

in m

etric

kTo

n


1,000

4,000

5,000


6,000

1,011

571

1,492

921

2016 2017 2018

7,000

610

1,622 1,6701,936 2,039

3,613

6,731

1,1771,028

643 759862

1,177

1,060

2,553

1,126

5,605

Pasture3.5 billion ha = 70%*

Arable land**1.4 billion ha = 30%* Biofuels

53 million ha = 1%*

Material use*** 106 million ha = 2%*

Bioplastics***2013: 0.6 million ha 0.01%* 2018: 1.3 million ha 0.02%*

GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL AREA

Food & Feed1.24 billion ha = 26%*


* In relation to global agricultural area** Also includes approx. 1% fallow land

*** Land-use for bioplastics is part of the 2% material use


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