date:Jul 11, 2012
lastics is forecast to climb 20% annually to be valued at US$680m by 2016, boosted by technical innovations that will enhance the properties and lower the price, said Freedonia.
Western Europe was the leading consumer of bioplastics in 2010 with consumers being the quickest to accept bio-based and biodegradable products.
Bioplastic demand by type
Global demand for biodegradable and bio-based plastics will reach more than one million metric tons in 2015, valued at $2.9bn.
Starch-based resins