Biodegradable Mulch Film Market Top Manufactures, Market Demands, Segmentation and Key Players Analysis Research Report 2024

Mulching can be done with both organic and inorganic materials. However, inorganic materials, such as black polyethylene, have adverse effects on the environment and pose risks to human health as well. These materials are produced from petroleum-based plastics, leading to waste disposal issues. Approximately 0.4–0.6 million tons of plastic waste per year is generated in the European Union (EU) due to inorganic mulching. 

GLOBAL BIODEGRADABLE MULCH FILM MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY

North America Biodegradable Mulch Film Market

• By Raw Material
• By Crop Type
• By Country – U.S., Canada, and Mexico

Europe Biodegradable Mulch Film Market

• By Raw Material
• By Crop Type
• By Country – Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, and Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific Biodegradable Mulch Film Market

• By Raw Material
• By Crop Type
• By Country – China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Rest of Asia-Pacific

LAMEA Biodegradable Mulch Film Market

• By Raw Material
• By Crop Type
• By Country – Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, and Rest of LAMEA

As more people who practice it are becoming aware about the harmful effects of inorganic films, the adoption of biodegradable alternatives is increasing considerably. Biodegradable mulch films are derived from organic sources such as animals and plants. While the disposal of inorganic waste takes lots of effort, the waste produced from biodegradable mulching automatically transforms into methane, carbon dioxide, biomass, and water. This causes no damage to the environment and benefits the agricultural soil as well.

Asia-Pacific Market Size and Forecast

China Biodegradable Mulch Film Market

8.3.1.1 By raw material

8.3.1.2 By crop type

8.3.2 India Biodegradable Mulch Film Market

8.3.2.1 By raw material

8.3.2.2 By crop type

8.3.3 Japan Biodegradable Mulch Film Market

8.3.3.1 By raw material

8.3.3.2 By crop type

8.3.4 South Korea Biodegradable Mulch Film Market

8.3.4.1 By raw material

8.3.4.2 By crop type

8.3.5 Australia Biodegradable Mulch Film Market

8.3.5.1 By raw material

8.3.5.2 By crop type

8.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific Biodegradable Mulch Film Market

8.3.6.1 By raw material

8.3.6.2 By crop type

Various government regulations are also encouraging the use of biodegradable materials. According to Council Regulation No. 2092/91 (European Commission, 1991), European farmers are not allowed to use inorganic mulching materials, such as polyethylene, for crop production. Moreover, as per the standards for degradation in compost (ISO 17088 and ASTM D6400), at least 90.0% of the organic carbon needs to be converted to CO₂, which leaves room for only up to 10.0% of the organic carbon to remain. Thus, the adoption of the inorganic mulching technique is reduced because of these regulations.