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(PHA) which is the bioplastic resin that uses sugarcane and sugar as
raw materials through Bioprocess. PHA has the outstanding properties
similarly to Polypropylene (PP). Its properties include good prevention
of gas permeability, many processes of molding such as injection, blow,
extrusion, etc. Moreover, the properties of PHA can be improved for more
impact strength or more flexibility. It is therefore suitable to be used for
production of packaging and durable goods.

Figure 6-4 Changes in the shares of the global production of bio-based and
biodegradable bioplastic resin between 2019 and 2025f

1,200 1,400

1,000In 1,000 tons PE 1,200 PBAT
800 In 1,000 tonsPET1,000 PBS
600 PA PLA
400 PP 800 PHA
200 PEF* 600 Starch blends
PTT 400 Others
Others 200

0 2025f 0
2019 2019 2025f

PEF* is currently in development and predicted to be available in commercial scale in 2023.

Source: European Bioplastics, Nova Institute (2019) modified by PITH

In conclusion, the global bioplastic resin industry reveals that the
global production of bioplastic has increased than in the past with the
changes in the regional shares of bioplastic production. In 2012, the
American continent (North America and South America) was the region with
the highest share of bioplastic resin production in the world or 51 percent
of the total production. It was followed by Asia and Europe. In 2019, Asia
became the region with the highest share of bioplastic resin production
in the world. As Asia is an agricultural region with diverse agricultural
products, the products can be used as major raw materials for processing
with bio technology. Therefore, Asia is ready in terms of raw materials to
be able to reduce production process and production costs of bioplastic

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resin. There were more investments to set up factories for production of
bioplastic resin in Asia to respond to the needs of the markets both in
Asia and in other regions. Moreover, ASEAN is a part of Asia with the
geography and climate that are suitable to the cultivation of many crops
especially crops yielding flour and sugar. As a consequence, ASEAN
including Thailand have more opportunities to invest in the expansion of
the production base of bioplastic resin in the future. The forecast of the
shares of the overall global production of bioplastic resin in 2025 shows
that Asia remains the region with the highest share of production in the
world, followed by Europe with the increased share of production from
2019 reflecting the market trend and direction in Europe for higher growth,
with possible investment for additional production to sufficiently respond
to the demand of the market in the future.

Figure 6-5 Changes in the shares of the production of
bioplastic resin divided by continents

2012 2019 2025f

13% 25% 45% 30% Total 44%

Total 36% Total 2.46

23% 1.4 2.11 Million Tons
Million Tons
18% Million Tons 15%
28% 10%
12%

Asia South America North America Europe Oceania

Source: European Bioplastics, Nova Institute (2012-2019) modified by PITH

6.1.2 Global markets and trade overview of bioplastic resin
The trade overview of bioplastic resin is about the trade of Polylactic
Acid (PLA) bioplastic resin which is compostable and widely used at
present, especially for the production of single use packaging.

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Based on the global statistics of import-export of PLA bioplastic resin
up till now, it was found that between 2007-2016, the growth rate of the
import-export of PLA bioplastic resin was quite small compared to 2016-2019.
Because during the time, many countries issued the measures to control and
reduce the use of non-biodegradable plastics. Bioplastics were therefore
in higher demand in the market. In 2019, the global import-export of PLA
bioplastic resin constituted 188,000 tons and 193,000 tons respectively, or
up 18.5 percent and 35.5 percent respectively from 2018, reflecting the trend
and direction of the market and the continuous growth of bioplastics industry.

As for the import-export in 2020, it is forecast that the import-export will
decrease slightly due to the decline of the world economy and the spread of
the COVID-19 that slow down transport and trade, especially in US, China, and
many countries in Europe which are the world’s major markets. However, the
market trend in the next five years will see the continuous growth of import-
export sectors due to the force of the pattern of the consumption of most
people for more environmental-friendly products, as well as more intensive
measures to promote the use of bioplastics in many countries.

Figure 6-6 Global import-export of PLA bioplastic resin between 2007-2025f

350

300 Import +7.4%
250 Export +7.6%

(AAGR)

Volume (KTA) 200 Import +32.0%
150 Export +30.6%

(AAGR)

100 Import +11.8%
50 Export +13.6%

(AAGR)

0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020e 2021f 2022f 2023f 2024f 2025f

Import Forecast Import Export Forecast Export

Source: Global Trade Atlas modified by PITH
Note: HS Code 3907.70

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Based on the top five countries with the highest share of the global
import of PLA bioplastic resin in 2019, it was found that the Netherlands
was the country with the highest import in the world with 45,035 tons,
or up 38 percent from 2018, followed by China with import of 24,317
tons, or up 54 percent from 2018. Moreover, the country with relatively
high import in 2019 compared to the previous year was Italy, ranked 4th
in the world for import. Its import grew 62.6 percent compared to 2018,
reflecting the growth of the demand of bioplastics in the market in Italy
in particular and Europe in general with significant increase.

Figure 6-7 Top 5 importers of bioplastic resin in 2019

Netherlands +38.8%
China
+54.0% 2019
Taiwan -11.5% 2018
Germany
+2.5%
Italy +62.6%
Others
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000
0

Import Volume (Tons)

Source: Global Trade Atlas modified by PITH
Note: HS Code 3907.70

As for the global export of PLA plastic resin in 2019, with the top five
countries with the highest export, US came first with the total export of 98,920
tons or up 14.4 percent compared to the previous year. US is the country
with potential in the production of PLA bioplastic resin, including the bio-
based bioplastic resin. Moreover, Thailand, which is a country in Asia was
3rd ranked in the world for the export of PLA plastic resin. The export in 2019
increased 10 folds compared to the previous year. In Thailand, the private sector
invested in a factory to produce PLA bioplastic resin and started production for
commercialization for the first time at the end of 2018 by focusing on export.

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Figure 6-8 Top 5 exporters of bioplastic resin in 2019

United States +10.4%

Netherlands +34.4%
Thailand
+958.5%

Belgium +63.9%

China -32.8% 2019
2018

Other

0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000

Export Volume (Tons)

Source: Global Trade Atlas modified by PITH
Note: HS Code 3907.70

6.1.3 Overview of global bioplastic packaging markets
Presently, bioplastics have an important role in many forms of
the plastic product industry, especially plastic packaging to reduce
environmental impact which is a topic of global interest. Many countries
impose measures or laws to control the use of non-degradable plastics.
As a result, bioplastic packaging industry is positively affected and has
seen growth. At present, the global markets of bioplastic packaging consist
of three main markets as follows:
• Western Europe is a major consumer market as 75 percent of Europeans

are willing to pay more for environmental-friendly products such as
Germany, the Netherlands
• North America is the region with the highest consumption of plastic
packaging in the world and starts to prohibit the use of plastic packaging
in some areas such as Canada, Mexico. In US, some states have
already prohibited the use.
• Asia Pacific and Oceania. In the past, bioplastics were not widely used.
But the awareness and the stimulations of the government’s measures
drive some countries such as Taiwan, China (some provinces), Hong
Kong, India, Indonesia Israel, Malaysia, especially Myanmar, and

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Bangladesh to reduce the consumption of plastics and seek alternative
products. It is forecast that in the future, Asia Pacific will be one of the
markets with potential to replace market leaders in Europe in five years.
6.2 Situations of Thailand’ bioplastics industry
It is well known that Thailand is ready and has potential to become
the regional, and global center of production of bioplastics. Thailand is
the source of major raw materials for the production of bio products. The
Thai government formulates the clear policy to drive the bio industry by
focusing on creation of value added to the domestically produced goods
and reduce the import of goods or raw materials. The present, global trend
of environmental conservation is the driving force of the government to
intensify the measures to stimulate domestic demand. At the same time,
Thai entrepreneurs upgrade production to respond more to the trend
through the lessons learned from abroad with measures to support the
use in parallel with the support of research and development of bioplastic
products until expansion of the market.
6.2.1 Overview of the supply chain of Thailand’s
bioplastics industry
Thailand is ready in terms of the supply chain in the bioplastics
industry, from upstream, midstream, to downstream industries. Thailand
is an agricultural country with cultivation of diverse crops. Most of
Thailand’s economic crops are important for the production of biochemicals
which are raw materials for the processing of biopolymer. Therefore,
Thailand’s strength in the upstream industry will support the production
and development of bioplastic products.
As for the midstream industry, at present, there are two producers
of biodegradable bioplastic resin in Thailand namely PTT MCC Biochem
Co., Ltd., a producer of Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) bioplastic resin
with the production capacity of 20,000 tons a year and Total Corbion PLA

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(Thailand) Ltd., a producer of PLA bioplastic resin with the production
capacity of 75,000 tons a year. The production capacities of the bioplastic
resin are sufficient for the domestic demand.

As for the statistics of the shares of the global export of PLA
bioplastic resin, it was found that in 2007, Thailand was not in the top
five of the world exporters of PLA bioplastic resin. But in 2018, Thailand
was ranked 5th as the world exporter of PLA bioplastic resin. In 2019,
Thailand was ranked 3rd of the world exporters of PLA bioplastic resin.
The development of Thailand’s export reflected the potential of Thailand’s
midstream industry which grew tremendously compared to the past.
With the potential, it will be the opportunity for Thailand to develop and
enhance as the center of production and distribution of goods to countries
in ASEAN and Asia in the future.

Figure 6-9 Top 5 global exporters of PLA
bioplastic resin in 2007, 2018, and 2019

Belgium (1.9%) Others (2.0%) China (1.6%) Others (2.9%)
China (3.3%) Belgium (2.3%)
Others (5.5%)
Italy (3.8%) Thailand (1.7%) Thailand (13.2%)
2.42 KTA (25.61 KTA)
Germany (1.2%)

China Export Total USA Netherlands Export Total Export Total
(16.8%) (42.1%) (28.2%) 193.70
26.67 142.37
USA Netherlands KTA USA
KTA KTA (62.9%) (28.9%) (51.1%)

Netherlands
(30.5%)

2007 2018 2019

Source: Global Trade Atlas modified by PITH
Note: HS Code 3907.70

Moreover, Thailand has strong plastics conversion industry. The
survey of entrepreneurs in 2019 of Plastics Intelligence Unit (PIU) revealed
that there were over 2,030 producers of plastic products. The production

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and development of plastic products for a long time have yielded immense
knowledge, experience, and expertise in molding of plastic products which
are supporting factors to strengthen Thailand’s downstream bioplastics
industry. However, in 2019, there were 20 bioplastic converters in Thailand
or 1 percent of the total plastic converters in Thailand which was up slightly
from 2018. They were mostly converters of plastics in the bioplastic
packaging. The share of the converters of bioplastic products was quite
small compared to the converters of general plastic products. It was
expected to come from many factors such as relatively low demand of
bioplastic products compared to the general plastic products, the prices
of bioplastic products which were 3-5 times (approximately) higher than
general plastic products, as well as the government’s measure to stimulate
the use of Thai bioplastic products was still voluntary whereby the users
could decide freely what to choose. So, bioplastics remain the alternative
products in the present market. However, the trend of environmental
conservation and the Circular Economy will impact the industry, both
directly and indirectly. They are the factors that will promote the more
intensive use of bioplastic products. Thailand’s robust downstream
bioplastic industry will help bioplastic products to sufficiently answer the
needs of the market.

Figure 6-10 Shares of Thailand’s plastic and bioplastic converters in 2019

Bioplastics Convertor (1%) : 20 Companies

Sector Number of Capacity Product Example
Company (Tons/Year)

Total Convertor Packaging 18 149,017 Plastic Bag, Glass

2,030 Houseware 4 23,096 Hanger, Fork, Spoon

Companies E&E 1 5,000 Electronic Part

Plastics Convertors (99%) Total 23 177,113
2,010 Companies
Remark: Each company might be classified more than 1 sector

Source: Survey data from Plastics Intelligence Unit (PIU) 2019

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The comparison of the number of Thailand’s converters of plastic
products between 2018 and 2019 revealed that in 2019 Thailand had 20
producers of bioplastic resin or increase of 9 producers from 2018, in
bioplastic packaging and household appliances. It reflected the size of
the supply chain in bioplastics industry and the demand with tendency of
growth. It was expected to come partly from expansion of international
market and measures to promote domestic bioplastic market from the
public and the private sectors, the details of which will be discussed in
the following topic.

Figure 6-11 Number of entrepreneurs of plastic products
divided by the end-product sectors between 2018 – 2019

Houseware (7.7%)
1 Company

Others (7.7%) Houseware (17.4%) Others (4.3%)
1 Company 4 Companies 1 Company

2018 2019

Bioplastics Bioplastics
Convertors Convertors

11 20

Companies Companies

Packaging (84.6%) Packaging (84.6%)
11 Companies 18 Companies

Remark: Each company might be classified more than 1 sector
Source: Survey data from Plastics Intelligence Unit (PIU) 2019

Based on the analysis of the shares of producers of bioplastic
products divided by the end-product sectors in 2019, most were converters
of bioplastic packaging with 18 factories or 84.6 percent. Most of bioplastic
packaging was single-use plastics. The demand of market to replace
general plastic products was quite high in order to support the guideline to
reduce waste management problems in the environment. The comparison
of the shares of processing of bioplastic products in packaging between
2018 and 2019 revealed that the share of the entrepreneurs increased,

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reflecting the relatively good trend of market expansion. Moreover, it was
found that the number of entrepreneurs of bioplastics in houseware products
industry in 2019 increased from 2018 as well. It was partly the result of the
entrepreneurs’ enhanced development of production of additional products
to respond to the increased needs of the market.
6.2.2 Situations of Thailand’s bioplastic resin trade
On the statistics of import-export of Thailand’s PLA bioplastic resin
in 2019, Thailand’s import of PLA bioplastic resin was 979 tons. On the
statistics of import of Thailand’s PLA bioplastic resin in the past, the
import of Thailand’s PLA bioplastic resin was stable, reflecting Thailand’s
small bioplastic market and quite low demand compared to the market of
general plastics. However, the statistics of the overall import of Thailand’s
PLA bioplastic resin during 2014-2019 found that Thailand had imported
PLA bioplastic resin on a continuous basis with the annual average import
growth of 19.9 percent. In 2019, import increased 12.8 percent compared
to 2018, reflecting the expansion of market and increased demand of PLA
bioplastics for processing. It is forecast that the import between 2019-2025
tends to increase with the annual average growth rate of 8.1 percent.

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For the export sector in 2019, Thailand exported PLA bioplastic resin
over 25,613 tons or up 958.5 percent from 2018. The increased export was
the result of the investment to set up a factory to produce PLA bioplastic resin
in Thailand. The production and export had started since the end of 2018,
expanding the export sector. However, the export in 2020 has slowed down
slightly due to the economic situations and the spread of COVID-19 that have
affected the consumption of people around the world. It is expected that the
export will remain quite stable as the producers of bioplastic resin do not have
the policy to increase production capacity during the time.

Figure 6-12 Thailand’s import-export of PLA
bioplastic resin between 2014-2025f

30,000

25,000

Volume (Tons) 20,000 Import +8.1%
15,000 Export +1.5%

(AAGR)

10,000 Import +12.8%
5,000 Export +958.5%

0 Import +19.9%
Export +396.0%

(AAGR)

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020e 2021f 2022f 2023f 2024f 2025f
Import Forecast Import Export Forecast Export

Source: Thai custom modified by PITH
Note: HS Code 3907.70

As for Thailand’s major trading partners for PLA bioplastic resin in 2019,
Thailand had an important export market namely the Netherlands with the share
of export of over 35.7 percent. The Netherlands and many more countries in
Europe imposed the measures to promote the intensive use of bioplastics which
will contribute to the expansion of the bioplastic market. The Netherlands was
followed by China and US respectively. At the same time, Thailand’s main
importer was US with the import share of 94.2 percent. However, the overall
share of the import was much lower than the share of the export.

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Figure 6-13 Thailand’s import and export trading
partners of PLA bioplastic resin in 2019

Japan (0.8%) China (0.7%)
Singapore (1.3%) Others (0.7%)

Taiwan (2.3%)

Others
(16.7%)

Taiwan (7.8%) Netherlands
(35.7%)
South Korea Export total Import total
(9.1%)
25,613.88 979.38

Tons Tons

USA China USA
(12.5%) (18.1%) (94.2%)

Source: Thai custom modified by PITH
Note: HS Code 3907.70

The statistics of Thailand’s import of PLA bioplastic resin for the past
five years (2014-2019) revealed that US had always been Thailand’ major
importer. Thailand increased the share of import from 69 percent in 2014
to 94 percent in 2019 and tended to continuously increase import of PLA
plastic resin from US. As Thailand is a producer of bioplastic resin, the market
size and demand are quite small. So, the producers are more interested
in export markets. However, in the future, if Thailand seriously drives the
domestic consumption of bioplastics, it will be an important motivation for
producers of bioplastic resin to take more interest in the domestic market.
Subsequently, Thailand will be able to reduce import of bioplastic resin.

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Figure 6-14 Thailand’s import of PLA bioplastic resin from US
compared with other countries between 2014-2025f

Import volume (Tons) 1,800 Import from USA
1,600
1,400 +8.4% (AAGR)
1,200
1,000 Import from USA

800 +25.8% (AAGR)
600
400 2016 2017
200

0

2014 2015 2018 2019 2020e 2021f 2022f 2023f 2024f 2025f

USA Other Countries Forecast USA Forecast Other

Source: Thai custom modified by PITH
Note: HS Code 3907.70

6.2.3 Policies and measures to promote Thailand’s
bioplastics industry
Thailand is a country with potential in the development of bioplastics
industry. The readiness of the supply chain and important enabling factors
from upstream to downstream resulting in the comprehensive production
of bioplastic products. Thailand’s agricultural sector is strong so it can
sufficiently produce agricultural raw materials for food and use in industries.
It also has robust plastics industry. Thailand has over 2,795 producers
and converters of plastic resin. The strategy is also formulated for the
investment between entrepreneurs, technology owners, and global market
leaders which will facilitate Thailand to enter the global market more
quickly. Moreover, the bioplastics industry is also one of the industries
with support from the government’s clear policy such as:

‘Thailand’s ‘S-Curve’ policy’ is the policy to promote and determine
10 target industries, divided into 5 former industries (First S-Curve) which
have been enhanced and developed in the future and 5 industries for the
future (New S-Curve) which are the industries promoted to be potential
industries generating revenue into the country in the future. The industries
related to biotechnology and biochemicals are the industries that are

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supported in the S-Curve as well. The advancement of biotechnology and
the growth of biochemical industry will lay down the important infrastructure
to drive the bioplastics industry as well.
‘The policy to drive the policy based on the concept of BCG Model’
of the government focuses on the importance of development of bio
industry or eco-friendly industry to drive the country’s economy with the
Green Economy concept which is divided into two important sub concepts
namely Circular Economy and Bioeconomy. The bioplastic products are
in clear compliance with the principle as they are the products that can
be renewed in many forms in the system. It is also one of the potential
industries with reliance on biotechnology that can generate revenue into
the country.
‘Measures to promote Thailand’s bioindustry between 2018-2020’ are
the government measures to drive the bio industry, by setting up a task
force to study and determine the pilot area as an investment promotion
center, by driving three areas in three regions namely the northeastern
with Khon Kaen as the center, the lower north at Kamphaeng Phet and
Nakhon Sawan, and the east with the center at Eastern Economic Corridor
(EEC) covering three provinces of Rayong, Chonburi, and Chachoengsao.
The bio industry with investment in the areas will focus on the processing

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of agricultural products with the use of biotechnology as raw materials
to produce biochemicals and bioplastics such as Lactic acid which is a
major raw material for the production of Lactide and Polylactic acid which
are biodegradable plastic resin.
‘Measure to promote the use of bioplastics’ to stimulate the increase
of domestic demand of bioplastic products through the measure of reduction
of Cooperate Income Tax (CIT) 125 percent for entrepreneurs who register
as juristic persons and purchase bioplastic products with certification of
properties as determined for the function or sale to consumers.
Apart from the policy and measures to promote bioplastics industry
as mentioned earlier, other relevant factors driving the growth of Thailand’s
bioplastics industry include trend of environmental conservation, readiness
and potential of Thai entrepreneurs as producers of bioplastic products,
and direction and trend of the growth of domestic and international
markets. It is forecast that the trend of demand and growth of Thailand’s
bioplastics industry will expand. It is therefore a good opportunity for Thai
entrepreneurs to adapt their business model to facilitate production and
access to the market of bioplastic products in many aspects as follows:

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• Thailand’s major export markets of plastic resin for example China
and ASEAN countries as those countries need plastic resin to process
into products for domestic consumption especially packaging and
other continuous industries. Some countries impose the measures to
control the use of non-degradable plastic products to reduce pollution
in environment. It is therefore the opportunity to expand export market
of bioplastic resin and bioplastic products to those countries.

• Focus on domestic market of producers of plastic products at present,
the government promotes the increased use of the domestic bioplastic
products through various measures and policies. At the same time, the
society takes interest in the trend of environmental conservation. All
contribute to the increase in domestic demand of bioplastic products.
But domestic supply is still limited due to quite a small number of
producers of bioplastic products compared to producers of general
plastics. It is therefore a good opportunity for entrepreneurs to expand
domestic market base.

• Expansion of production of Thailand’s major export products especially
export of fresh meat, fruits, and vegetables relying on plastic packaging.
Thailand exports those products to many countries such as Japan, the
Netherlands, US. Some countries start to impose measures to prohibit
the use or import of petro-based plastics for food and beverage. So,
converters of bioplastic products have the opportunity to expand the
market for the production of food packaging for export to accommodate
customers in a later phase.

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As mentioned above, in the past Thailand’s plastics industry mainly
depended on the products from petrochemicals. But at present, due to
the trend of environmental protection worldwide, and the government’s
measures that start to exert more influence on the consumers’ behavior
and demand, the plastics industry has become an important alternative
industry which has an increased role in many industries according to
the world trend. Not only will it reduce environmental problems from the
use of non-biodegradable plastics but it will also create value added
for agricultural products and residues, resulting in sustainable Circular
Economy.
However, apart from the positive factors that drive the current high
growth of the bioplastics industry, there still exist some important obstacles
that affect the demand of bioplastics in the market in particular the costs
of bioplastic resin which are about 3-5 times higher than the costs of
general plastic resin. As entrepreneurs must mainly depend on import
of raw materials, it is one reason that exporters cannot really compete
in terms of prices. At the same time, domestic market is still small and
cannot accommodate large production, affecting production cost per unit
based on the principle of ‘Economy of Scale’.

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Chapter 6: Global-Thailand Bioplastics Market Statistics Annex

Table: 6-1 Global Bioplastic Resin Production in 2018-2025f Unit: x1000 Tons

Types of Bioplastic Resin 2018 2019 2020e 2021f 2022f 2023f 2024f 2025f
Bio-based/non-biodegradable 1,077 1,174 1,201 1,234 1,286 1,328 1,334 1,341
Biodegradable
Production Total 934 941 951 938 1,053 1,082 1,092 1,117
2,011 2,114 2,152 2,172 2,339 2,410 2,426 2,458

Source: European Bioplastics, Nova Institute (2019) Modified by PITH

Table: 6-2 Global Bio-based and Biodegradable Plastic Resin Production by Polymer Types in 2019 and 2025f Unit: x1000 Tons

Bio-based PE PET PA PP PEF* PTT Others Total
2019 48 941
2025 239 209 238 32 0 175 57 1,117

296 147 298 130 12 177

Biodegradable PBAT PBS PLA PHA Starch blends Others Total
2019
2025 239 209 238 32 0 175 893

296 147 298 130 12 177 1,060

Source: European Bioplastics, Nova Institute (2019) Modified by PITH
Remark PEF* is currently in development and predicted to be available in commercial scale in 2023

Table 6-3 Global PLA Resin import and Export Statistics (by volume) in 2007-2025f Unit: KTA

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020e 2021f 2022f 2023f 2024f 2025f
Import 30.90 28.30 38.20 54.60 65.90 67.50 74.90 81.30 84.30 84.20 109.50 158.30 187.50 177.42 194.15 217.63 239.11 266.59 291.07
Export 26.70 25.90 28.60 42.70 50.60 36.70 37.70 71.00 77.10 84.20 111.00 143.00 193.70 184.40 197.73 223.64 242.28 268.20 296.85

Source: Global Trade Atlas Modified by PITH / Remark: focused HS Code of 3907.70 for PLA Resin

Table 6-4 Top-5 PLA Import Volume by Countries in 2018 and 2019 Unit: Tons

2019 Netherlands China Taiwan Germany Italy Others
2018 55,217
Growth 45,035 24,317 22,796 21,196 19,676 51,664
32,455 15,794 25,745 20,683 12,100 +6.88%
+38.7% +53.96% -11.45% +2.48% +62.61%

Source: Global Trade Atlas Modified by PITH / Remark: focused HS Code of 3907.70 for PLA Resin

Table 6-5 Top-5 PLA Import Volume by Countries in 2018 and 2019 Unit: Tons

2019 United States Netherlands Thailand Belgium China Others
2018 5,455
Growth 98,920 54,675 25,616 4,538 3,141 2,930
89,607 40,672 2,420 2,768 4,671 +86.18%
+10.39% +34.43% +958.51% +63.95% -32.76%

Source: Global Trade Atlas Modified by PITH / Remark: focused HS Code of 3907.70 for PLA Resin

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Table 6-6 Thailand’s PLA Resin Import and Export Statistics (by volume) in 2014-2025f Unit: Tons

Import 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020e 2021f 2022f 2023f 2024f 2025f
Export
Growth 421.59 686.59 553.27 550.85 867.17 979.38 957.34 1,103.00 1,218.00 1,334.00 1,450.00 1,565.00
3.98 6.30 172.86 544.84 2,421.85 25,616.22 23,425.00 26,016.00 27,008.00 26,899.00 26,991.00 27,983.00
+63.95% -32.76% +86.18% +10.39% +34.43% +958.51% +63.95% -32.76% +86.18%
+10.39% +34.43% +958.51%

Source: Global Trade Atlas Modified by PITH / Remark: focused HS Code of 3907.70 for PLA Resin

Table 6-7 Thailand’s PLA Import Statistics from USA in 2015 -2025f Unit: Tons

USA 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020e 2021f 2022f 2023f 2024f 2025f
Other 293.00 479.00 505.00 499.00 778.00 923.00 907.00 1,044.70 1,157.37 1,270.04 1,384.71 1,495.39
Countries 128.00 208.00 48.00 52.00 91.00 57.00 50.00 58.00 61.00 64.00 66.00 70.00

Source: Global Trade Atlas Modified by PITH / Remark: focused HS Code of 3907.70 for PLA Resin

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เมด็ พลาสติกใหสามารถรองรับการนำไปใชง าน

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ECO & PROVIDER SOLUTION

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ขับเคลื่อนธรุ กิจก้าวไกล ด้วยบรกิ ารทเ่ี ขา้ ถึงได้

01 บรกิ ารข้อมลู เชงิ ลึก อตุ สาหกรรมพลาสตกิ
Plastics Intelligence & Database

02 บริการพัฒนาวัสดุ และการทดสอบ
Material Development & Testing

03 บรกิ ารเพ่ือการส่งเสรมิ อุตสาหกรรมทย่ี ่งั ยืน
Sustainability

04 บรกิ ารพัฒนาผลติ ภัณฑ์สร้างนวตั กรรมสู่อตุ สาหกรรม
Plastics Design & Development

05 บริการพัฒนาการจัดการโรงงานพลาสตกิ
Plastics Factory Development

06 บรกิ ารพัฒนาบคุ ลากรยกระดบั อตุ สาหกรรมพลาสตกิ
Plastics Training

www.thaiplastics.org

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