Biopolymers in Electrical & Electronics Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, & Forecast, Segmented By Type (Biodegradable, Non-biodegradable), By Application (Rechargeable Batteries, Wires & Cables, Electrical Insulator, Panel Displays, Electronic Device Casings, and Others), By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 82.85 MIllion
CAGR (2026-2031)	8.95%
Fastest Growing Segment	Panel Displays
Largest Market	Asia Pacific
Market Size (2031)	USD 138.57 MIllion

Market Overview

The Global Biopolymers in Electrical & Electronics Market will grow from USD 82.85 MIllion in 2025 to USD 138.57 MIllion by 2031 at a 8.95% CAGR. Global biopolymers in the electrical and electronics sector are bio-based or biodegradable polymeric materials utilized to manufacture components such as device casings, printed circuit boards, and insulation, serving as sustainable alternatives to conventional petrochemical plastics. The primary drivers fueling this market include stringent government regulations regarding electronic waste management and ambitious corporate sustainability mandates aimed at achieving carbon neutrality. Additionally, intensifying consumer preference for eco-friendly technology is compelling manufacturers to adopt renewable materials in consumer devices, creating a demand pull distinct from temporary technological shifts.

Despite this momentum, the widespread adoption of biopolymers faces a significant challenge regarding the high material costs and technical performance limitations in high-temperature environments compared to traditional engineering plastics. To illustrate the material supply context, according to European Bioplastics, in 2024, the global bioplastics production capacity reached approximately 2.47 million tonnes. This limited scale relative to the vast global plastics market highlights the supply chain constraints that electronic manufacturers must navigate when attempting to mass-produce biopolymer-based components.

Key Market Drivers

The implementation of stringent global environmental regulations and plastic bans constitutes a primary market driver, compelling manufacturers to fundamentally restructure their material supply chains. As governments enforce rigorous directives to mitigate the environmental impact of discarded electronics, the industry is rapidly transitioning from conventional petrochemical plastics to biodegradable alternatives. This regulatory pressure is a direct response to the escalating crisis of electronic waste. According to UNITAR, March 2024, in the 'Global E-waste Monitor 2024', a record 62 million tonnes of e-waste was generated worldwide in 2022, a figure that underscores the urgent necessity for sustainable material lifecycles. Consequently, compliance with these evolving standards has become a critical operational imperative, driving significant investment into the integration of biopolymers for device casings and insulation components.

Simultaneously, corporate strategic shifts toward carbon neutrality and ESG compliance are accelerating the adoption of bio-based materials among leading technology firms. Major electronics manufacturers are aggressively incorporating renewable materials to meet ambitious sustainability targets and satisfy consumer demand for eco-friendly devices. This operational pivot is evident in the increasing volume of biopolymers being quantified in corporate performance metrics. For instance, according to Dell Technologies, July 2024, in the 'FY24 ESG Report', the company utilized 487,802 kg of bioplastics across its product portfolio, demonstrating a tangible commitment to reducing reliance on fossil-based resources. This corporate momentum is supported by a broader industry expansion in material availability. According to European Bioplastics, in 2024, the global bioplastics production capacity is forecast to grow to approximately 5.73 million tonnes by 2029, signaling a robust supply trajectory to meet the sector's expanding requirements.

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Key Market Challenges

The high material costs and technical performance limitations, particularly regarding thermal stability, constitute a critical impediment to the expansion of the biopolymers market within the electrical and electronics sector. Electronic devices generate significant heat during operation and require materials that can endure high temperatures during manufacturing processes such as reflow soldering. Current biopolymer formulations often fail to meet these rigorous engineering standards without costly modifications or additives, rendering them significantly more expensive than established petrochemical counterparts like polycarbonate or ABS, which offer superior durability at a lower price point.

This economic and technical gap is significantly widened by the global industry's predominant concentration on sectors with less stringent physical requirements. According to European Bioplastics, in 2024, packaging remained the largest market segment, accounting for 45 percent of the total bioplastics market. This data demonstrates that the bulk of current production capacity and R&D investment is geared toward materials with lower thermal prerequisites. Consequently, the specialized, high-temperature biopolymers essential for electronics remain a niche category lacking the economies of scale necessary to drive down costs, forcing electronics manufacturers to contend with premium pricing and limited material availability.

Key Market Trends

The development of high-temperature biopolymer substrates for printed circuit boards (PCBs) represents a critical shift away from traditional fiberglass-epoxy composites, addressing the industry's need for recyclable electronic components. Manufacturers are increasingly engineering plant-based laminates that utilize natural fibers such as flax or jute, which offer sufficient thermal stability for standard assembly processes while enabling efficient end-of-life metal recovery. This innovation allows the substrate to delaminate in hot water, facilitating the separation of valuable electronic components from the polymer matrix without toxic incineration. According to Jiva Materials, May 2025, in the press release 'Jiva Materials Introduces World's First Commercially Available Recyclable PCB', their industrial-grade Soluboard technology reduces carbon emissions by 67 percent compared to conventional fiberglass alternatives, validating the commercial viability of biodegradable substrates in mass-market electronics.

Simultaneously, the commercialization of bio-based casings for smartphones and laptops is advancing through the use of high-strength cellulose composites that rival the durability of engineering plastics. Technology firms are moving beyond simple bioplastic blends, developing sophisticated molding materials derived entirely from renewable resources to eliminate reliance on petrochemical resins for structural device housings. These next-generation materials are designed to meet rigorous impact resistance standards while offering complete marine biodegradability, ensuring that hardware housing does not contribute to persistent microplastic pollution. According to Panasonic Holdings Corporation, January 2025, in the press release 'Panasonic Develops Marine Biodegradable Cellulose Fiber Molding Material', the company successfully developed a new cellulose fiber molding material that achieved 100 percent biomass content, demonstrating that fully renewable inputs can satisfy the mechanical requirements of consumer electronic casings.

Segmental Insights

The Panel Displays segment has emerged as the fastest-growing category within the Global Biopolymers in Electrical & Electronics Market. This acceleration stems from the rising demand for sustainable optical films and transparent substrates used in modern screen technologies. Manufacturers are increasingly integrating bio-based materials to align with rigorous sustainability frameworks, including the European Union’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. This regulatory pressure encourages the replacement of traditional synthetic plastics with renewable alternatives, ensuring that display components meet environmental standards while maintaining essential durability and optical clarity required for consumer electronic devices.

Regional Insights

Asia Pacific dominates the global biopolymers in electrical and electronics market, primarily due to its established status as the world’s largest manufacturing hub for consumer electronics and components. High production volumes in countries like China and Japan drive the demand for sustainable material alternatives to meet global environmental standards. This adoption is further accelerated by government mandates aimed at reducing plastic waste, such as directives from China’s National Development and Reform Commission promoting the bio-economy. Consequently, the combination of extensive industrial infrastructure and supportive regulatory frameworks secures the region's market leadership.

Recent Developments

• In July 2025, Arkema announced an investment of approximately US$ 20 million to triple its global production capacity for transparent bio-based polyamides at its facility in Singapore. The expansion was driven by surging demand for sustainable, high-performance materials in the consumer electronics market, as well as in eyewear and other sectors. The company’s flagship bio-based polyamide grades, which contain a high percentage of renewable carbon derived from castor beans, are increasingly utilized in electronic device casings and wearable technology due to their lightweight, flexibility, and chemical resistance. This move reinforced the company's position as a key supplier of biopolymers for next-generation electronic applications.
• In November 2024, Toray Industries signed a memorandum of understanding with a leading petrochemical producer to explore the mass production of bio-based adipic acid derived from non-edible biomass. This strategic partnership aimed to establish a supply chain for sustainable nylon-6,6, a critical polymer used extensively in the electrical and electronics industry for components such as connectors and switch gears. The initiative focused on scaling the production of eco-friendly polyamides that offer the same heat resistance and mechanical strength as petroleum-derived counterparts, directly addressing the sector's need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the supply chain of electronic components.
• In May 2024, SABIC showcased a significant advancement in the Global Biopolymers in Electrical & Electronics Market by displaying the Charge Amps Dawn electric vehicle charger at a major industry event. The housing of this EV charger was manufactured using a certified renewable polycarbonate resin from the company's TRUCIRCLE portfolio. This bio-based material, derived from second-generation renewable feedstock, reduced the carbon footprint of the application while maintaining the stringent impact and flame-retardance standards required for electrical equipment. The collaboration highlighted the increasing viability of renewable engineering thermoplastics in demanding outdoor electronic infrastructure.
• In January 2024, Mitsubishi Chemical Group announced that its plant-derived bioengineering plastic, DURABIO, had been selected by a major electronics manufacturer for use in its new true wireless earbuds. This adoption marked a significant application of the biopolymer in the consumer electronics sector, specifically for the earbuds' housing and charging case. DURABIO is produced from the renewable plant-derived raw material isosorbide, offering durability and scratch resistance comparable to high-performance bio-based engineering plastics. The material's high transparency and tinting properties allowed for a premium aesthetic finish without the need for painting, thereby reducing volatile organic compound emissions during the manufacturing process.

Key Market Players

• Toyota Tsusho Corporation
• Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
• BASF SE
• Trinseo PLC
• Braskem SA
• TEIJIN Limited
• NatureWorks LLC
• TotalEnergies SE
• Solvay S.A.
• Futerro S.A.

By Type	By Application	By Region
Biodegradable Non-biodegradable	Rechargeable Batteries Wires & Cables Electrical Insulator Panel Displays Electronic Device Casings and Others	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Biopolymers in Electrical & Electronics Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• Biopolymers in Electrical & Electronics Market, By Type:

• Biodegradable
• Non-biodegradable

• Biopolymers in Electrical & Electronics Market, By Application:

• Rechargeable Batteries
• Wires & Cables
• Electrical Insulator
• Panel Displays
• Electronic Device Casings
• and Others

• Biopolymers in Electrical & Electronics Market, By Region:

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE