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    Bioplastics Market Growth Accelerates with U.S. PLA Plant

    The global bioplastics market is expanding due to consumer and regulatory demand for sustainable materials, rising bans on single-use plastics, and increased adoption in packaging, automotive, textiles, and agriculture. The market was valued at $11.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $63.5 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 18.4% from 2024 to 2031. Recent developments include NatureWorks LLC building a new PLA production facility in Georgia, USA; Danimer Scientific launching a moisture-resistant biodegradable resin for food packaging; Eastman Chemical partnering with a major FMCG brand for sustainable bottle resins; Mitsubishi Chemical expanding its BioPBSTM production; Toray Industries developing a high-heat-resistant bioplastic for automotive parts; and Kuraray beginning pilot-scale production of bio-based PVA films. Key market players include Arkema, BASF, Bioterra, Kuraray Europe GmbH, NatureWorks LLC, Novamont S.p.A., TotalEnergies Corbion, Braskem, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, and Plantic Technologies Ltd. The report covers market segmentation by type (biodegradable, non-biodegradable) and end-user (packaging, consumer goods, agriculture, automotive, textiles), with regional focus on North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

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