바이오 기반 폴리카보네이트 시장 규모, 점유율, 동향 분석 리포트 : 유형별, 최종 용도별, 지역별, 부문 예측(2025-2030년)

Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Growth & Trends:

The global bio-based polycarbonate market size is estimated to reach USD 128.84 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 9.40% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing concerns about the toxicity of petrochemicals and the depletion of crude oil reserves have been driving the development of bio-based polycarbonate (PC).

Bio-based polycarbonate is produced with copolymerization of isosorbide and limonene oxide. The product finds applications across various industries, including electrical & electronics, transportation, construction, and medical devices. In recent years, the industry has witnessed high demand from car manufacturers due to the shift in consumer preferences towards lightweight vehicles.

The growth in the automotive & transportation industry mainly in Asia Pacific countries such as Japan, India, and China is expected to propel demand for bio-based polycarbonate in the industry. Moreover, the growing adoption of bio-based plastic polymers by goods manufacturers across the globe is expected to fuel the market growth.

However, the global bio-based polycarbonate industry is currently in its early stages, with merely a few market participants. High entry barriers due to high manufacturing costs and a complex manufacturing process may prevent new competitors from entering the existing competition.

Bio-based polycarbonate are expected to be ideal alternatives to traditional plastic polymers owing to their sustainability, nontoxic, and environmentally friendly properties. Shifting consumer preferences, government rules, and company standards are estimated to boost bio-based polycarbonate over the forecast period. Furthermore, bio-based polycarbonate is commonly utilized in the optics media industry for sunglasses, safety glasses, sports goggles, and LCD & LED lighting applications, which offers transparency and scratch resistance to the product.

Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Report Highlights:

• Asia Pacific dominated the overall market, Rapid industrialization, coupled with government support for domestic manufacturing is expected to boost regional production of bio-based polycarbonates and reduce the dependence on imports, which is expected to present lucrative opportunities for global bio-based polycarbonate manufacturers
• Based on type, optical grade dominated the market segmentation in 2024. Bio-based polycarbonate-based optical grades are used for optics applications, such as lenses of sunglasses, bulletproof glasses, safety glasses, and others
• Based on end-use, transportation dominated the market segmentation accounting for over 34.28% in terms of revenue. The rise in demand for lightweight automobiles along with sustainable products and environmental consciousness, is likely to drive market expansion
• In February 2023, Mitsui Chemicals and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company announced a collaboration to produce and market biomass polycarbonate products as part of their commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) started manufacturing biomass PC using biomass-derived bisphenol A (BPA) provided by Mitsui Chemicals. This BPA is developed under Mitsui's BePLAYER brand.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

• 1.1. Information Procurement
  • 1.1.1. Purchased Database
  • 1.1.2. GVR's Internal Database
  • 1.1.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
  • 1.1.4. Primary Research
• 1.2. Information Analysis & Data Analysis Models
• 1.3. List of Data Sources

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

• 2.1. Market Insights
• 2.2. Market Outlook
• 2.3. Segmental Outlook
• 2.4. Competitive Outlook

Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope

• 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
• 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 3.2.1. Raw Material Trends
• 3.3. Technology Overview
• 3.4. Regulatory Framework
• 3.5. Market Dynamics
  • 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
  • 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
  • 3.5.3. Industry Challenges
• 3.6. Business Environment Analysis: Bio-based Polycarbonate Market
  • 3.6.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's Five Force Analysis
    • 3.6.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 3.6.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 3.6.1.3. Competitive Rivalry
    • 3.6.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
    • 3.6.1.5. Threat of New Entrants
  • 3.6.2. PESTEL Analysis
    • 3.6.2.1. Political Analysis
    • 3.6.2.2. Economic Analysis
    • 3.6.2.3. Social Analysis
    • 3.6.2.4. Technology Analysis
    • 3.6.2.5. Environment Analysis
    • 3.6.2.6. Legal Analysis
• 3.7. Impact of Covid-19 on Bio-based Polycarbonate Market
• 3.8. Eastern European Geopolitical Implication Overview

Chapter 4. Bio-based Polycarbonate Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis

• 4.1. Definition & Scope
• 4.2. Type Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 2030
  • 4.2.1. Optical Grade
    • 4.2.1.1. Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, in optical grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
  • 4.2.2. General Purpose Grade
    • 4.2.2.1. Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, in general purpose grade, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)

Chapter 5. Bio-based Polycarbonate Market: End-Use Estimates & Trend Analysis

• 5.1. Definition & Scope
• 5.2. End-Use Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 2030
  • 5.2.1. Transportation
    • 5.2.1.1. Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Transportation, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
  • 5.2.2. Electrical & Electronics
    • 5.2.2.1. Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, in electrical & electronics, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
  • 5.2.3. Building & Construction
    • 5.2.3.1. Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, in building & construction, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
  • 5.2.4. Optical Media
    • 5.2.4.1. Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, in optical media, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
  • 5.2.5. Medical
    • 5.2.5.1. Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, in medical, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
  • 5.2.6. Packaging
    • 5.2.6.1. Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, in packaging, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)

Chapter 6. Bio-based Polycarbonate Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

• 6.1. Regional Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 2030
• 6.2. North America
  • 6.2.1. North America Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.2.1.1. U.S. Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.2.1.2. Canada Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.2.1.3. Mexico Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
• 6.3. Europe
  • 6.3.1. Europe Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.3.1.1. Germany Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.3.1.2. UK Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.3.1.3. France Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.3.1.4. Italy Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.3.1.5. Spain Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.3.1.6. The Netherlands Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
• 6.4. Asia Pacific
  • 6.4.1. Asia Pacific Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.4.1.1. China Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.4.1.2. India Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.4.1.3. Japan India Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.4.1.4. South Korea Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.4.1.5. Australia Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.4.1.6. Malaysia Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.4.1.7. Singapore Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.4.1.8. Thailand Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
    • 6.4.1.9. Vietnam Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
• 6.5. Central & South America
  • 6.5.1. Central & South America Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
  • 6.5.2. Brazil Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
  • 6.5.3. Argentina Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
• 6.6. Middle East & Africa
  • 6.6.1. Middle East & Africa Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
  • 6.6.2. Saudi Arabia Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
  • 6.6.3. UAE Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)
  • 6.6.4. South Africa Bio-based Polycarbonate Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Thousand)

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

• 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
• 7.2. Company Categorization
• 7.3. Participant's Overview
• 7.4. Financial Performance
• 7.5. Product Benchmarking
  • 7.5.1. Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
  • 7.5.2. Covestro AG
  • 7.5.3. SABIC
  • 7.5.4. TEIJIN LIMITED
• 7.6. Company Market Positioning
• 7.7. Company Market Share Analysis, 2022
• 7.8. Company Heat Map Analysis
• 7.9. Strategy Mapping
  • 7.9.1. Expansion
  • 7.9.2. Mergers & Acquisition
  • 7.9.3. Collaborations
  • 7.9.4. New Product Launches
  • 7.9.5. Research & Development