Fully biodegradable plastic films have broad application prospects and national policies are accelerating the development of this industry.
Biodegradable film refers to a type of film product that can be completely decomposed into harmless substances such as water and carbon dioxide after use. Biodegradable films have the advantages of being environmentally friendly, non-toxic, convenient to use, and having good permeability. They have broad application prospects in horticulture, agriculture, and forestry fields.
In recent years, the country has attached great importance to the development of the all-biodegradable film industry and has introduced a number of supportive policies. In July 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Commerce jointly issued the "Work Plan for Stabilizing Growth of the Light Industry (2023-2024)", which clearly stated that efforts should be made to carry out the action for all-biodegradable film and thickened high-strength film to meet standards, and to enhance the supply capacity of high-quality agricultural films. In the future, with the support of national policies, the development speed of the all-biodegradable film industry in China will further accelerate.
With the continuous efforts of local enterprises and research institutions, the number of patents related to fully biodegradable plastic films in China has been increasing. These include "A Transparent Non-Drip Fully Biodegradable Plastic Film and Its Preparation Method", "A Fully Biodegradable Plastic Film and Its Preparation Method", "A Rice Planting Useable Fully Biodegradable Plastic Film and Its Production Method", "A Fully Biodegradable Plastic Film with Weed Suppression Function and Its Usage Method", etc. In the future, as research deepens and technology progresses, the proportion of high-quality fully biodegradable plastic film market in China is expected to increase.
According to the "2025-2030 China Biodegradable Plastic Film Industry Market in-depth Research and Development Prospects Forecast Report" released by Newview Industry Research Center, fully biodegradable plastic films can be completely decomposed and have broad application prospects in horticulture, agriculture, and forestry fields. The agricultural sector is the largest demand end for fully biodegradable plastic films, which can be used in crop planting scenarios such as rice, potatoes, and corn. China is a major producer of corn, and its sown area has maintained a growth trend for a long time. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, in 2023, China's corn sown area reached 66,328.4 million acres, increasing by 2.7% year-on-year. Under this background, the market space for fully biodegradable plastic films in China will continue to expand.
At present, many enterprises in China have the capability to independently research and produce fully biodegradable plastic films on a large scale. These include Xinjiang Tianye Co., Ltd., Lanzhou Xinyin Huanhong Plastic Products Co., Ltd., Yingkou Yongsheng Degradable Plastic Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Ziya New Materials Co., Ltd., Qingdao Haiyi Plastic Industry Co., Ltd., and Ningbo Jialian Technology Co., Ltd. The Tianye Group is a representative enterprise in China for fully biodegradable plastic films, and its products have been promoted for demonstration across the country.
A new industry analyst from New Vision Research stated that with the support of national policies and technological advancements, the development speed of the all-biodegradable film industry in China has been accelerating continuously. China is a major agricultural country with a vast area of farmland, which has driven the demand for all-biodegradable films to grow increasingly strong. In terms of market competition, there are numerous enterprises producing all-biodegradable films in China, and Tianye Group is the representative enterprise in China.
