North America Tops in Biopolymers

The market for biopolymers - those containing material produced from renewable sources - is growing rapidly, driven largely by industrial demand in North America and Europe, with Asia following close behind. Currently, North America is the largest market for biopolymers, consuming more than one-third of total demand, according to a recently released market research report. Packaging is the largest application, representing more than 57% of demand. The most common biopolymer types are polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polylactic acid.

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