Food Waste Pha Market
Food Waste PHA Market Forecasts to 2032 – Global Analysis By Type (Short Chain Length (SCL) PHAs, Medium Chain Length (MCL) PHAs, Long Chain Length (LCL) PHAs and Other Types), Production Method (Production Method, Mixed Microbial Culture, Enzymatic Conversion, Methane Fermentation and Other Production Methods), Feedstock Source, Distribution Channel, Application, End User and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Food Waste PHA Market is accounted for $64.2 million in 2025 and is expected to reach $153.1 million by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 13.2% during the forecast period. Food wastes PHA are polyhydroxyalkanoates synthesized from organic food waste through microbial fermentation. These biopolymers serve as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, offering biodegradability and reduced environmental impact. By converting discarded food into valuable raw material, this process supports circular economy principles and minimizes landfill dependency. The resulting PHAs can be used in packaging, agriculture, and medical applications. This approach integrates waste valorization with green chemistry, promoting eco-efficient production and resource recovery from post-consumer food residues.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme's Food Waste Index Report 2021 approximately 931 million tonnes of food were wasted in 2019, with households accounting for 61%, food service 26%, and retail 13%.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Increasing global problem of non-biodegradable plastic waste
Conventional plastics, which linger in ecosystems for centuries, have prompted regulatory bodies and industries to seek sustainable substitutes. PHAs derived from food waste offer a compelling solution, decomposing naturally without leaving harmful residues. This shift is further supported by consumer awareness and corporate sustainability goals, especially in packaging and agriculture sectors. As governments tighten restrictions on single-use plastics, the market for food waste-based PHAs is gaining momentum.
Restraint:
Insufficient segregated food-waste collection
Municipal waste streams often mix organic and inorganic materials, complicating the extraction of usable feedstock for PHA production. This not only affects yield quality but also increases processing costs. Inadequate infrastructure and public participation in waste sorting further hinder scalability. Without targeted policy interventions and investment in waste management logistics, the supply of clean organic substrates will remain inconsistent, slowing market growth.
Opportunity:
Waste management and circular economy integration
The integration of PHAs into circular economy frameworks presents a transformative opportunity for sustainable material innovation. By converting food waste into high-value bioplastics, companies can reduce landfill dependency and close resource loops. This approach aligns with global sustainability targets and offers economic incentives for municipalities and manufacturers alike. Moreover strategic collaborations between waste processors, biotech firms, and packaging companies are accelerating adoption across sectors.
Threat:
Risk of unfavorable policy changes
While current regulations favor biodegradable materials, abrupt shifts in policy or subsidy structures could destabilize the PHA market. For instance, if governments prioritize other bio-based polymers or reduce incentives for waste-to-bioplastic conversion, investment flows may be redirected. Additionally, the sector’s reliance on policy support makes it vulnerable to political and economic fluctuations, especially in emerging markets where regulatory frameworks are still evolving.
Covid-19 Impact:
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced both challenges and opportunities for the Food Waste PHA market. Initial disruptions in waste collection and industrial fermentation operations led to supply chain bottlenecks, delaying production cycles. However, as single-use plastics surged during the pandemic, the need for biodegradable alternatives became more urgent. Governments and corporations began reevaluating packaging strategies, boosting interest in PHAs derived from renewable waste. The pandemic catalyzed innovation in decentralized waste processing and microbial culture optimization, laying the groundwork for long-term growth.
The medium chain length (MCL) PHAs segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The medium chain length (MCL) PHAs segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period due to its superior mechanical properties and versatility across applications. Their ability to degrade in marine and soil environments adds to their appeal in eco-sensitive regions. Innovations in microbial engineering are improving MCL yield from food waste substrates, further strengthening their commercial viability. As industries seek high-performance bioplastics, MCL PHAs are emerging as the preferred choice.
The mixed microbial culture segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the mixed microbial culture segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate driven by their cost-effectiveness and adaptability to heterogeneous waste streams. Unlike pure cultures, mixed consortia can thrive on variable feedstock compositions, making them ideal for real-world food waste scenarios. This segment is gaining traction among startups and municipal waste processors aiming to scale PHA production without relying on refined substrates. The flexibility and resilience of mixed cultures position them as a key growth engine for the industry.
Region with largest share:
During the forecast period, the North America region is expected to hold the largest market share supported by robust waste management infrastructure and strong regulatory backing. The region’s emphasis on sustainable packaging and corporate ESG commitments is driving adoption across food and beverage sectors. Leading biotech firms and academic institutions are investing in pilot projects and commercial-scale fermentation facilities. Additionally, Favorable policy frameworks and technological maturity make North America a dominant force in the market.
Region with highest CAGR:
Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR fueled by rising urbanization, expanding food processing industries, and increasing environmental awareness. Countries like China, India, and Indonesia are generating vast quantities of food waste, creating abundant feedstock for PHA production. Innovations in low-cost fermentation technologies and regional collaborations are further enhancing scalability. The region’s dynamic regulatory landscape and growing consumer consciousness are expected to sustain high growth rates throughout the forecast period.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Food Waste PHA Market include Danimer Scientific, RWDC Industries, Newlight Technologies, Kaneka Corporation, Bio-on SpA, Full Cycle Bioplastics, Genecis Bioindustries, Bluepha Co. Ltd., TianAn Biologic Materials Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Ecomann Biotechnology Co., Ltd., PHB Industrial S.A., CJ CheilJedang Corp., TerraVerdae Bioworks, Paques Biomaterials, PolyFerm Canada, Biomer, Tepha Inc., Yield10 Bioscience, Inc., P&G Chemicals, and Mango Materials.
Key Developments:
In July 2025, Teknor Apex acquired Danimer Scientific, with the acquisition announced Danimer will continue operating under its own name but now benefits from Teknor’s scale and resources to advance biopolymer commercialization.
In June 2025, Newlight’s AirCarbon gaining traction through brand collaborations (like Nike, H&M, Shake Shack, Ben & Jerry’s) and unveiling plans for a $1.1 billion manufacturing facility in Manitoba, Canada. The coverage underscores their scaling strategy—both in production capacity and adoption across consumer goods and packaging sectors.
Types Covered:
• Short Chain Length (SCL) PHAs
• Medium Chain Length (MCL) PHAs
• Long Chain Length (LCL) PHAs
• Other Types
Production Methods Covered:
• Bacterial Fermentation
• Mixed Microbial Culture
• Enzymatic Conversion
• Methane Fermentation
• Other Production Methods
Feedstock Sources Covered:
• Household Food Waste
• Industrial Food Processing Waste
• Agricultural Food Residues
• Restaurant & Catering Waste
• Other Feedstock Sources
Distribution Channels Covered:
• Direct Sales (B2B)
• Distributors & Suppliers
• Online Sales Channels
• Other Distribution Channels
Applications Covered:
• Packaging & Food Services
• Sutures & Stitches
• Implants & Scaffolds
• Drug Delivery Systems
• Mulch Films & Plant Pots
• Controlled-Release Fertilizers
• 3D Printing Filaments
• Wastewater Treatment
• Other Applications
End Users Covered:
• Agriculture
• Healthcare
• Municipal Waste Management
• Industrial Bioplastics
• Other End Users
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Application Analysis
3.7 End User Analysis
3.8 Emerging Markets
3.9 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Food Waste PHA Market, By Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Short Chain Length (SCL) PHAs
5.2.1 Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB)
5.2.2 Polyhydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate (PHBV)
5.2.3 Polyhydroxyvalerate (PHV)
5.3 Medium Chain Length (MCL) PHAs
5.3.1 Polyhydroxyhexanoate (PHHx)
5.3.2 Polyhydroxyoctanoate (PHO)
5.4 Long Chain Length (LCL) PHAs
5.5 Other Types
6 Global Food Waste PHA Market, By Production Method
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Bacterial Fermentation
6.3 Mixed Microbial Culture
6.4 Enzymatic Conversion
6.5 Methane Fermentation
6.6 Other Production Methods
7 Global Food Waste PHA Market, By Feedstock Source
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Household Food Waste
7.3 Industrial Food Processing Waste
7.4 Agricultural Food Residues
7.5 Restaurant & Catering Waste
7.6 Other Feedstock Sources
8 Global Food Waste PHA Market, By Distribution Channel
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Direct Sales (B2B)
8.3 Distributors & Suppliers
8.4 Online Sales Channels
8.5 Other Distribution Channels
9 Global Food Waste PHA Market, By Application
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Packaging & Food Services
9.3 Sutures & Stitches
9.4 Implants & Scaffolds
9.5 Drug Delivery Systems
9.6 Mulch Films & Plant Pots
9.7 Controlled-Release Fertilizers
9.8 3D Printing Filaments
9.9 Wastewater Treatment
9.10 Other Applications
10 Global Food Waste PHA Market, By End User
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Agriculture
10.3 Healthcare
10.4 Municipal Waste Management
10.5 Industrial Bioplastics
10.6 Other End Users
11 Global Food Waste PHA Market, By Geography
11.1 Introduction
11.2 North America
11.2.1 US
11.2.2 Canada
11.2.3 Mexico
11.3 Europe
11.3.1 Germany
11.3.2 UK
11.3.3 Italy
11.3.4 France
11.3.5 Spain
11.3.6 Rest of Europe
11.4 Asia Pacific
11.4.1 Japan
11.4.2 China
11.4.3 India
11.4.4 Australia
11.4.5 New Zealand
11.4.6 South Korea
11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
11.5 South America
11.5.1 Argentina
11.5.2 Brazil
11.5.3 Chile
11.5.4 Rest of South America
11.6 Middle East & Africa
11.6.1 Saudi Arabia
11.6.2 UAE
11.6.3 Qatar
11.6.4 South Africa
11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
12 Key Developments
12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
12.3 New Product Launch
12.4 Expansions
12.5 Other Key Strategies
13 Company Profiling
13.1 Danimer Scientific
13.2 RWDC Industries
13.3 Newlight Technologies
13.4 Kaneka Corporation
13.5 Bio-on SpA
13.6 Full Cycle Bioplastics
13.7 Genecis Bioindustries
13.8 Bluepha Co. Ltd.
13.9 TianAn Biologic Materials Co., Ltd.
13.10 Shenzhen Ecomann Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
13.11 PHB Industrial S.A.
13.12 CJ CheilJedang Corp.
13.13 TerraVerdae Bioworks
13.14 Paques Biomaterials
13.15 PolyFerm Canada
13.16 Biomer
13.17 Tepha Inc.
13.18 Yield10 Bioscience, Inc.
13.19 P&G Chemicals
13.20 Mango Materials
List of Tables
1 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
2 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
3 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Short Chain Length (SCL) PHAs (2024-2032) ($MN)
4 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) (2024-2032) ($MN)
5 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Polyhydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate (PHBV) (2024-2032) ($MN)
6 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Polyhydroxyvalerate (PHV) (2024-2032) ($MN)
7 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Medium Chain Length (MCL) PHAs (2024-2032) ($MN)
8 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Polyhydroxyhexanoate (PHHx) (2024-2032) ($MN)
9 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Polyhydroxyoctanoate (PHO) (2024-2032) ($MN)
10 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Long Chain Length (LCL) PHAs (2024-2032) ($MN)
11 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Other Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
12 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Production Method (2024-2032) ($MN)
13 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Bacterial Fermentation (2024-2032) ($MN)
14 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Mixed Microbial Culture (2024-2032) ($MN)
15 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Enzymatic Conversion (2024-2032) ($MN)
16 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Methane Fermentation (2024-2032) ($MN)
17 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Other Production Methods (2024-2032) ($MN)
18 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Feedstock Source (2024-2032) ($MN)
19 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Household Food Waste (2024-2032) ($MN)
20 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Industrial Food Processing Waste (2024-2032) ($MN)
21 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Agricultural Food Residues (2024-2032) ($MN)
22 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Restaurant & Catering Waste (2024-2032) ($MN)
23 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Other Feedstock Sources (2024-2032) ($MN)
24 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Distribution Channel (2024-2032) ($MN)
25 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Direct Sales (B2B) (2024-2032) ($MN)
26 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Distributors & Suppliers (2024-2032) ($MN)
27 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Online Sales Channels (2024-2032) ($MN)
28 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Other Distribution Channels (2024-2032) ($MN)
29 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
30 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Packaging & Food Services (2024-2032) ($MN)
31 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Sutures & Stitches (2024-2032) ($MN)
32 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Implants & Scaffolds (2024-2032) ($MN)
33 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Drug Delivery Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
34 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Mulch Films & Plant Pots (2024-2032) ($MN)
35 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Controlled-Release Fertilizers (2024-2032) ($MN)
36 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By 3D Printing Filaments (2024-2032) ($MN)
37 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Wastewater Treatment (2024-2032) ($MN)
38 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)
39 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
40 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Agriculture (2024-2032) ($MN)
41 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2024-2032) ($MN)
42 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Municipal Waste Management (2024-2032) ($MN)
43 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Industrial Bioplastics (2024-2032) ($MN)
44 Global Food Waste PHA Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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