The global market for Biodegradable Film Formers was estimated to be worth US$ 48.3 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 264 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 28.7% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Biodegradable Film Formers cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Biodegradable Film-formers are polymers capable of forming a cohesive and continuous film on keratinous surfaces with optimal adhesion and flexibility properties.
With the continuous improvement of environmental awareness and the increasing demand of consumers for green and natural products, the application prospects of biodegradable film formers in the cosmetics industry are gradually emerging. As an environmentally friendly and sustainable ingredient, biodegradable film formers are becoming an important part of the cosmetics field, especially in packaging, skin care, cosmetics formulations, etc., showing broad market potential.
At present, the global cosmetics industry is facing increasingly severe environmental challenges. Traditional cosmetic packaging materials are mostly plastic, which not only imposes a long-term burden on the environment, but also causes consumers to worry about the environmental friendliness of the product. At the same time, natural and biodegradable materials have become alternatives sought by more and more brands. Biodegradable film formers, as a film-forming material from natural sources, can be decomposed by microbial action after use, avoiding the long-term pollution of the environment by traditional plastic ingredients, and therefore gradually become one of the important solutions in the field of cosmetic packaging.
In terms of cosmetic packaging, especially in the manufacture of parts such as bottles, caps, and labels, the application of biodegradable film formers is showing an upward trend. With technological advances, biodegradable films can provide performance comparable to traditional plastic materials, such as transparency, durability, and moisture resistance, while having good degradation characteristics, which meets the needs of modern consumers for environmental protection. For example, some brands have begun to use biodegradable packaging to replace traditional plastic packaging and use it as one of the core selling points of their products to meet the growing demand for sustainable consumption.
In addition to the packaging field, biodegradable film formers also play an important role in the formulation of skin care and cosmetic products. Biodegradable film formers can not only enhance the stability and ductility of products, but also improve the texture and use experience of cosmetics. Especially in cosmetics such as facial masks, skin creams, and mascaras, biodegradable film formers are widely used to form a uniform coating, provide lasting effects, and ensure the comfort of products. At the same time, biodegradable film formers reduce the irritation of chemical ingredients to the skin through the action of natural ingredients, and are suitable for sensitive skin or organic cosmetics.
With the increasing demand of global consumers for environmentally friendly and sustainable products, the green transformation of the cosmetics industry has become an irreversible trend. More and more brands and companies have begun to regard biodegradable film formers as one of the important directions to improve the environmental performance of products. In addition, with the continuous development of biodegradable technology and the gradual reduction of production costs, more brands can adopt these environmentally friendly ingredients in order to stand out in the fierce market competition.
In the future, with the strengthening of environmental protection policies and the change of consumer preferences, the application of biodegradable film formers in the cosmetics industry will continue to expand. Especially in Europe, America and Asia, environmental regulations are becoming increasingly stringent, requiring companies to take more environmentally friendly measures in production and packaging. At the same time, consumers are increasingly inclined to choose brands that focus on sustainability and environmental protection, which has also prompted the cosmetics industry to increase investment in green innovation. Therefore, it is expected that in the next few years, biodegradable film formers will be more widely used in cosmetic packaging, skin care products and makeup products, and become an important driving force for the development of the industry.
The main manufacturers of Biodegradable Film Formers are INOLEX, Covestro and Roquette, etc. The top five manufacturers account for about 70% of the share. North America is the largest market with about 45% share, followed by Europe and Japan with over 25% and close to 10% share. Oil-Based Film Former is the largest segment, with a share of about 70%. Color Cosmetics is the largest application with about 30% share.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Biodegradable Film Formers, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Biodegradable Film Formers by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Biodegradable Film Formers market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Tons) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Biodegradable Film Formers.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- INOLEX
- Covestro
- Dow
- Roquette
- Ashland
- Nouryon
- Miyoshi Kasei
- Surfatech Corp
- TC USA Inc
- LLS Beauty
- Evonik
Segment by Type
- Oil-Based Film Former
- Water-Based Film Former
Segment by Application
- Sun Care
- Skin Care
- Color Cosmetics
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Biodegradable Film Formers manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Biodegradable Film Formers in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Biodegradable Film Formers in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Biodegradable Film Formers Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Biodegradable Film Formers Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Biodegradable Film Formers Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Biodegradable Film Formers Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Biodegradable Film Formers Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Biodegradable Film Formers Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers Biodegradable Film Formers Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers Biodegradable Film Formers Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Biodegradable Film Formers
- 2.9 Biodegradable Film Formers Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 Biodegradable Film Formers Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Biodegradable Film Formers Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Biodegradable Film Formers as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 Oil-Based Film Former
- 3.1.2 Water-Based Film Former
- 3.2 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Volume by Type
- 3.3.1 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Sun Care
- 4.1.2 Skin Care
- 4.1.3 Color Cosmetics
- 4.1.4 Others
- 4.2 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Volume by Application
- 4.3.1 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Volume by Region
- 5.2.1 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.2.2 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.3 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.2.4 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global Biodegradable Film Formers Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 5.4 North America
- 5.4.1 North America Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 North America Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 Europe
- 5.5.1 Europe Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 Europe Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.7 South America
- 5.7.1 South America Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.7.2 South America Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.8 Middle East & Africa
- 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 INOLEX
- 7.1.1 INOLEX Company Information
- 7.1.2 INOLEX Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.1.3 INOLEX Biodegradable Film Formers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.1.4 INOLEX Biodegradable Film Formers Product Offerings
- 7.1.5 INOLEX Recent Development
- 7.2 Covestro
- 7.2.1 Covestro Company Information
- 7.2.2 Covestro Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.2.3 Covestro Biodegradable Film Formers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.2.4 Covestro Biodegradable Film Formers Product Offerings
- 7.2.5 Covestro Recent Development
- 7.3 Dow
- 7.3.1 Dow Company Information
- 7.3.2 Dow Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.3.3 Dow Biodegradable Film Formers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.3.4 Dow Biodegradable Film Formers Product Offerings
- 7.3.5 Dow Recent Development
- 7.4 Roquette
- 7.4.1 Roquette Company Information
- 7.4.2 Roquette Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.4.3 Roquette Biodegradable Film Formers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.4.4 Roquette Biodegradable Film Formers Product Offerings
- 7.4.5 Roquette Recent Development
- 7.5 Ashland
- 7.5.1 Ashland Company Information
- 7.5.2 Ashland Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.5.3 Ashland Biodegradable Film Formers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.5.4 Ashland Biodegradable Film Formers Product Offerings
- 7.5.5 Ashland Recent Development
- 7.6 Nouryon
- 7.6.1 Nouryon Company Information
- 7.6.2 Nouryon Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.6.3 Nouryon Biodegradable Film Formers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.6.4 Nouryon Biodegradable Film Formers Product Offerings
- 7.6.5 Nouryon Recent Development
- 7.7 Miyoshi Kasei
- 7.7.1 Miyoshi Kasei Company Information
- 7.7.2 Miyoshi Kasei Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.7.3 Miyoshi Kasei Biodegradable Film Formers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.7.4 Miyoshi Kasei Biodegradable Film Formers Product Offerings
- 7.7.5 Miyoshi Kasei Recent Development
- 7.8 Surfatech Corp
- 7.8.1 Surfatech Corp Company Information
- 7.8.2 Surfatech Corp Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.8.3 Surfatech Corp Biodegradable Film Formers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.8.4 Surfatech Corp Biodegradable Film Formers Product Offerings
- 7.8.5 Surfatech Corp Recent Development
- 7.9 TC USA Inc
- 7.9.1 TC USA Inc Company Information
- 7.9.2 TC USA Inc Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.9.3 TC USA Inc Biodegradable Film Formers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.9.4 TC USA Inc Biodegradable Film Formers Product Offerings
- 7.9.5 TC USA Inc Recent Development
- 7.10 LLS Beauty
- 7.10.1 LLS Beauty Company Information
- 7.10.2 LLS Beauty Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.10.3 LLS Beauty Biodegradable Film Formers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.10.4 LLS Beauty Biodegradable Film Formers Product Offerings
- 7.10.5 LLS Beauty Recent Development
- 7.11 Evonik
- 7.11.1 Evonik Company Information
- 7.11.2 Evonik Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.11.3 Evonik Biodegradable Film Formers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.11.4 Evonik Biodegradable Film Formers Product Offerings
- 7.11.5 Evonik Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Biodegradable Film Formers Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Biodegradable Film Formers Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Biodegradable Film Formers Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Biodegradable Film Formers Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer