Breakdown of bioplastics demand worldwide 2022, by type
Polylactic acid (PLA) led the global demand for bioplastics in 2022, accounting for an estimated share of 26 percent that year. Other types of bioplastics that accounted for high shares of worldwide demand at that time were starch, polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT), and other non-biodegradables.