Compostable plastics made from starch or lactic acid? In 2009, this sounded promising but also rather exotic. However, Ceresana was already convinced at that time of the potential of renewable raw materials. Success has proven the market research company right: Bio-based plastics are no longer just a niche topic for a few pioneers, but are today increasingly becoming a mainstream issue. The Ceresana report on the global bioplastics market has been published regularly ever since; the ninth edition of this proven market study is being released this October.
In-depth Analyses for Sustainable Decisions
Ceresana is one of the internationally leading market research institutes, specializing in packaging, plastics, chemicals, and industrial goods. Since its founding in 2002, the company has been based in Konstanz on Lake Constance, Germany. Already more than 250 Ceresana market studies provide over 10,000 customers worldwide with the knowledge base for sustainable success. A special focus is the bioeconomy: Building on many years of expertise in bioplastics, Ceresana now also examines the markets for other bio-based products and biodegradable materials for the circular economy, such as bio-adhesives or bio-based surfactants. The market study "Bio-based Packaging," which extensively analyzes trends and opportunities, will be published this fall in its second edition.
Digital Forum for the Bioeconomy
Ceresana promotes the transition to a more environmentally friendly economic model not only through market insights. With its international event series "Future of Bio," Ceresana addresses young startups as well as representatives of SMEs, large companies, trade media, the investment and finance sector, science and research, politics, and administration. As a digital event and interactive platform, "Future of Bio" offers keynote speeches by renowned experts and panels with participants from around the world, as well as ample networking opportunities. On October 28 and 29, 2025, the event "Future of BioPackaging" will focus on the by far largest and rapidly growing application area of bioplastics: the packaging industry. Ceresana thus supports companies in combining ecological responsibility with business success and in proactively adapting to future requirements. Through precise analyses, in-depth industry knowledge, and a robust networking platform, Ceresana helps to pave the way for innovative, climate-friendly packaging solutions.
Current market analyses for the industry: https://ceresana.com/en
Events on the future of the bio-economy: https://ceresana.com/en/events