Overview
UPM Biochemicals is a division of UPM-Kymmene Oyj specializing in wood-based renewable biochemicals, including bio-based glycols and functional fillers. It produces sustainable, drop-in bio-based monoethylene glycol (BioMEG) used to create partially bio-based PET plastics, aiming to reduce fossil resource dependency and carbon footprint. UPM is building the world’s first industrial-scale biorefinery in Leuna, Germany, to commercialize these next-generation biochemicals.
Primary Materials
Bio-Monoethylene Glycol (BioMEG), Bio-Monopropylene Glycol (BioMPG), Renewable Functional Fillers, wood-based bio-PET components
Market Segments
Packaging (including pharmaceutical packaging), plastics, rubber, cosmetics, personal care, durable goods
Last updated: January 02, 2026