바이오 기반 폴리우레탄 시장 - 세계 산업 규모, 점유율, 동향, 기회, 예측 : 용도별, 최종사용자 산업별, 지역별 및 경쟁(2021-2031년)

The Global Bio-based Polyurethane Market is projected to expand from USD 0.05 Billion in 2025 to USD 0.07 Billion by 2031, reflecting a CAGR of 6.14%. As a versatile polymer created by reacting diisocyanates with polyols sourced partially or fully from renewable feedstocks like vegetable oils, bio-based polyurethane offers a sustainable substitute for fossil-fuel options. This growth is fundamentally underpinned by rigorous global environmental regulations designed to reduce carbon footprints and a strategic transition within the automotive and construction sectors toward circular economy objectives, providing a lasting foundation for adoption distinct from fleeting consumption trends.

Despite these advancements, the market faces a substantial hurdle in the form of production cost disparities between bio-based feedstocks and traditional petrochemical alternatives, which frequently constrains competitive pricing. To demonstrate the sector's current scale, European Bioplastics reported that global bioplastics production capacity hit 2.47 million tonnes in 2024, a figure that underscores the growing industrial base required to sustain the broader commercialization of renewable performance polymers.

Market Driver

The escalating uptake of bio-based polyurethane within the automotive sector serves as a major growth catalyst, spurred by the industry's critical requirements to reduce vehicle weight and lower interior emissions. Manufacturers are actively incorporating renewable materials into components such as seating, insulation, and coatings to achieve circular economy goals while maintaining high performance. This transition is highlighted by strategic alliances focused on bringing low-carbon aesthetic and functional solutions to market, such as Covestro's November 2025 announcement expanding its partnership with Nippon Paint to co-develop bio-based automotive coatings, building on previous innovations in matte-finish gradient colors. Such efforts demonstrate how bio-based polyurethanes are maturing from experimental niche materials into vital elements of modern vehicle design, fulfilling the demand for sustainable luxury and reduced supply chain environmental impact.

Concurrently, strict environmental mandates and increasing corporate pledges toward carbon neutrality are hastening the advancement of sophisticated bio-polyol technologies. Chemical manufacturers are addressing these demands by innovating biomass-balance production techniques that drastically reduce the carbon footprint of polyurethane systems utilized in furniture and construction. A significant breakthrough in this area was reported by BASF in April 2025, when the company released news regarding flexible foam systems featuring biomass balance grades that deliver a potential product carbon footprint reduction of up to 75% relative to standard fossil-based counterparts. These technical achievements are vital for scaling the industry, which is anticipating major capacity expansion; European Bioplastics notes that in 2024, global bioplastics production capacity is projected to increase to roughly 5.73 million tonnes by 2029, indicating a strong industrial movement toward renewable performance polymers.

Market Challenge

The central obstacle limiting the growth of the Global Bio-based Polyurethane Market is the enduring production cost gap between renewable feedstocks and entrenched petrochemical options. In contrast to fossil-fuel-based polyurethane, which leverages mature, low-cost supply chains and substantial economies of scale, bio-based versions face elevated costs associated with cultivating, harvesting, and chemically converting complex renewable raw materials. This structural price disparity creates challenges for manufacturers attempting to provide competitive pricing, subsequently discouraging cost-sensitive procurement teams in high-volume sectors like construction and automotive manufacturing.

As a result, broad adoption remains stalled, restricting the market to premium niches rather than facilitating mass commercialization. The difficulty in competing against less expensive incumbent materials is apparent across the broader renewable polymer industry. Data from European Bioplastics indicates that in 2024, bioplastics represented approximately 0.5 percent of total global plastic production. This statistic emphasizes the significant challenge bio-based materials, including polyurethanes, encounter in securing meaningful market share from cost-efficient fossil-fuel counterparts.

Market Trends

The emergence of algae-derived polyol feedstocks is becoming a transformative trend, effectively addressing the "food vs. fuel" concerns linked to traditional vegetable oil sources such as castor and soy. By exploiting aquatic systems and non-arable land, producers are developing high-performance polyurethanes that do not interfere with global food supplies, offering a distinct advantage over first-generation bio-polymers. This innovation is swiftly progressing from laboratory research to commercial reality through strategic partnerships aimed at scaling new chemical methods; for example, according to P2 Science in November 2025, the firm collaborated with Algenesis to commercialize 100% bio-based polyurethane materials sourced from algae, utilizing a proprietary ozonolysis technique to completely remove reliance on petrochemicals.

At the same time, the integration of fully biodegradable polyurethane foams into footwear is revolutionizing the consumer goods landscape, motivated by the sector's critical need to alleviate landfill waste and microplastic pollution. Distinct from earlier bio-based alternatives that might offer only partial renewable content and require industrial composting, these next-generation foams are engineered to safely degrade in natural settings at the end of their lifecycle. This transition is bolstered by quantifiable gains in carbon reduction; according to Rymbal, as of September 2025, its BioSafe polyurethane system allows for the substitution of 20 to 60 percent of fossil-based carbon with renewable inputs, achieving a carbon footprint decrease of 2 to 5 kilograms of CO2 per kilogram of polyol.

Key Market Players

• Arkema SA
• BASF SE
• Covestro AG
• Huntsman International LLC
• Miracll Chemicals Co. Ltd
• Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
• Stahl Holdings BV
• Toray Industries Inc.
• Teijin Limited
• The Lubrizol Corporation

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Bio-based Polyurethane Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Bio-based Polyurethane Market, By Application

• Foams
• Coatings
• Adhesives & Sealants
• Others

Bio-based Polyurethane Market, By End User Industry

• Transportation
• Footwear & Textile
• Construction
• Packaging
• Furniture & Bedding
• Electronics
• Others

Bio-based Polyurethane Market, By Region

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE

Competitive Landscape

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

• 1.1. Market Definition
• 1.2. Scope of the Market
  • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
  • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
  • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

• 2.1. Objective of the Study
• 2.2. Baseline Methodology
• 2.3. Key Industry Partners
• 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
• 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
• 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
• 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

• 3.1. Overview of the Market
• 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
• 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
• 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
• 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook

• 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 5.1.1. By Value
• 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 5.2.1. By Application (Foams, Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Others)
  • 5.2.2. By End User Industry (Transportation, Footwear & Textile, Construction, Packaging, Furniture & Bedding, Electronics, Others)
  • 5.2.3. By Region
  • 5.2.4. By Company (2025)
• 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook

• 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 6.1.1. By Value
• 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 6.2.1. By Application
  • 6.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 6.2.3. By Country
• 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
  • 6.3.1. United States Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.2.1. By Application
      • 6.3.1.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 6.3.2. Canada Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.2.1. By Application
      • 6.3.2.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 6.3.3. Mexico Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.2.1. By Application
      • 6.3.3.2.2. By End User Industry

7. Europe Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook

• 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 7.1.1. By Value
• 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 7.2.1. By Application
  • 7.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 7.2.3. By Country
• 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
  • 7.3.1. Germany Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.2.1. By Application
      • 7.3.1.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 7.3.2. France Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.2.1. By Application
      • 7.3.2.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.2.1. By Application
      • 7.3.3.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 7.3.4. Italy Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.2.1. By Application
      • 7.3.4.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 7.3.5. Spain Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.2.1. By Application
      • 7.3.5.2.2. By End User Industry

8. Asia Pacific Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook

• 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 8.1.1. By Value
• 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 8.2.1. By Application
  • 8.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 8.2.3. By Country
• 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
  • 8.3.1. China Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.2.1. By Application
      • 8.3.1.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 8.3.2. India Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.2.1. By Application
      • 8.3.2.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 8.3.3. Japan Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.2.1. By Application
      • 8.3.3.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 8.3.4. South Korea Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.2.1. By Application
      • 8.3.4.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 8.3.5. Australia Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.2.1. By Application
      • 8.3.5.2.2. By End User Industry

9. Middle East & Africa Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook

• 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 9.1.1. By Value
• 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 9.2.1. By Application
  • 9.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 9.2.3. By Country
• 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
  • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.2.1. By Application
      • 9.3.1.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 9.3.2. UAE Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.2.1. By Application
      • 9.3.2.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 9.3.3. South Africa Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.2.1. By Application
      • 9.3.3.2.2. By End User Industry

10. South America Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook

• 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 10.1.1. By Value
• 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 10.2.1. By Application
  • 10.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 10.2.3. By Country
• 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
  • 10.3.1. Brazil Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.2.1. By Application
      • 10.3.1.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 10.3.2. Colombia Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.2.1. By Application
      • 10.3.2.2.2. By End User Industry
  • 10.3.3. Argentina Bio-based Polyurethane Market Outlook
    • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.2.1. By Application
      • 10.3.3.2.2. By End User Industry

11. Market Dynamics

• 11.1. Drivers
• 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

• 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
• 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
• 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Bio-based Polyurethane Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

• 14.1. Competition in the Industry
• 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
• 14.3. Power of Suppliers
• 14.4. Power of Customers
• 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

• 15.1. Arkema SA
  • 15.1.1. Business Overview
  • 15.1.2. Products & Services
  • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
  • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
  • 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
• 15.2. BASF SE
• 15.3. Covestro AG
• 15.4. Huntsman International LLC
• 15.5. Miracll Chemicals Co. Ltd
• 15.6. Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
• 15.7. Stahl Holdings BV
• 15.8. Toray Industries Inc.
• 15.9. Teijin Limited
• 15.10. The Lubrizol Corporation

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer