Japan Lactic Acid Market Report by Raw Material (Corn, Sugarcane, Cassava, and Others), Form (Liquid, Solid), Application (Industrial, Food and Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care, Polylactic Acid (PLA), and Others), and Region 2026-2034

Description

Japan lactic acid market size reached USD 82.6 Million in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 145.9 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.52% during 2026-2034. The lactic acid market is experiencing notable expansion due to several key factors, including substantial growth within the food and beverage (F&B) sector, increased utilization of the product in the cosmetic and personal care industry, and extensive research and development (R&D) activities.

Lactic acid (C3H6O3) is an organic compound that is clear and soluble in water. It occurs naturally in muscles and red blood cells. Commercially, it is derived from various raw materials, including cornstarch, sugarcane, molasses, whey, cassava, and lignocellulosic biomass. Lactic acid finds widespread application in various industries such as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, biodegradable plastics, textiles, detergents, and personal care products. Its functions include regulating pH levels, extending shelf life, and improving the texture, flavor, and stability of products. Furthermore, lactic acid is environmentally friendly and biodegradable, contributing to reduced ecological impacts and sustainability efforts.

Japan Lactic Acid Market Trends:

The Japan lactic acid market is experiencing robust growth, driven by a multitude of factors that align with evolving industrial and consumer trends. A prominent driver is the increasing utilization of lactic acid in the pharmaceutical industry for various applications, including the production of biodegradable implants, tissue engineering scaffolds, and advanced drug delivery systems like hydrogels and nanoparticles. This diversification of product applications in healthcare contributes significantly to market expansion. Additionally, lactic acid is gaining traction as an excipient in drug formulations, where it enhances solubility and helps maintain optimal pH levels. This application adds to the market's growth momentum. The textile industry is also a significant contributor to market growth, with lactic acid finding roles in enhancing fiber properties, improving dyeing and printing processes, preventing microbial growth, and serving as a solution for removing impurities and contaminants from textile wastewater. Moreover, lactic acid has established itself in the agriculture sector, where it serves as a Biostimulants, soil conditioner, and promoter of plant growth, further contributing to market expansion. It is also utilized in animal feed as an acidifier and preservative, promoting beneficial gut bacteria and improving nutrient absorption. Other factors such as increasing demand for environmentally friendly products, easy availability of lactic acid through online retail platforms, and emerging health and wellness trends among consumers are expected to further drive the growth of the Japan lactic acid market in the coming years.

Japan Lactic Acid Market Segmentation:

Raw Material Insights:

Corn
Sugarcane
Cassava
Others

Form Insights:

Liquid
Solid

Application Insights:

Industrial
Food and Beverages
Pharmaceuticals
Personal Care
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Others

Regional Insights:

Kanto Region
Kansai/Kinki Region
Central/ Chubu Region
Kyushu-Okinawa Region
Tohoku Region
Chugoku Region
Hokkaido Region
Shikoku Region
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Kanto Region, Kansai/Kinki Region, Central/ Chubu Region, Kyushu-Okinawa Region, Tohoku Region, Chugoku Region, Hokkaido Region, and Shikoku Region.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the key players include:

Galactic
Kameda Seika Co. Ltd.
Musashino Chemical Laboratory Ltd.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the Japan lactic acid market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the Japan lactic acid market?
What is the breakup of the Japan lactic acid market on the basis of raw material?
What is the breakup of the Japan lactic acid market on the basis of form?
What is the breakup of the Japan lactic acid market on the basis of application?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan lactic acid market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan lactic acid?
What is the structure of the Japan lactic acid market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the Japan lactic acid market?

Product Code: SR112026A19202

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Japan Lactic Acid Market - Introduction

4.1 Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.3 Industry Trends
4.4 Competitive Intelligence

5 Japan Lactic Acid Market Landscape

5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
5.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

6 Japan Lactic Acid Market - Breakup by Raw Material

6.1 Corn
- 6.1.1 Overview
- 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.2 Sugarcane
- 6.2.1 Overview
- 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.3 Cassava
- 6.3.1 Overview
- 6.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.4 Others
- 6.4.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

7 Japan Lactic Acid Market - Breakup by Form

7.1 Liquid
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.2 Solid
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

8 Japan Lactic Acid Market - Breakup by Application

8.1 Industrial
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.2 Food and Beverages
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.3 Pharmaceuticals
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.4 Personal Care
- 8.4.1 Overview
- 8.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.4.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.5 Polylactic Acid (PLA)
- 8.5.1 Overview
- 8.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.5.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.6 Others
- 8.6.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.6.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

9 Japan Lactic Acid Market - Breakup by Region

9.1 Kanto Region
- 9.1.1 Overview
- 9.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.1.3 Market Breakup by Raw Material
- 9.1.4 Market Breakup by Form
- 9.1.5 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.1.6 Key Players
- 9.1.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.2 Kansai/Kinki Region
- 9.2.1 Overview
- 9.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.2.3 Market Breakup by Raw Material
- 9.2.4 Market Breakup by Form
- 9.2.5 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.2.6 Key Players
- 9.2.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.3 Central/ Chubu Region
- 9.3.1 Overview
- 9.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.3.3 Market Breakup by Raw Material
- 9.3.4 Market Breakup by Form
- 9.3.5 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.3.6 Key Players
- 9.3.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.4 Kyushu-Okinawa Region
- 9.4.1 Overview
- 9.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.4.3 Market Breakup by Raw Material
- 9.4.4 Market Breakup by Form
- 9.4.5 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.4.6 Key Players
- 9.4.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.5 Tohoku Region
- 9.5.1 Overview
- 9.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.5.3 Market Breakup by Raw Material
- 9.5.4 Market Breakup by Form
- 9.5.5 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.5.6 Key Players
- 9.5.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.6 Chugoku Region
- 9.6.1 Overview
- 9.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.6.3 Market Breakup by Raw Material
- 9.6.4 Market Breakup by Form
- 9.6.5 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.6.6 Key Players
- 9.6.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.7 Hokkaido Region
- 9.7.1 Overview
- 9.7.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.7.3 Market Breakup by Raw Material
- 9.7.4 Market Breakup by Form
- 9.7.5 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.7.6 Key Players
- 9.7.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.8 Shikoku Region
- 9.8.1 Overview
- 9.8.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.8.3 Market Breakup by Raw Material
- 9.8.4 Market Breakup by Form
- 9.8.5 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.8.6 Key Players
- 9.8.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

10 Japan Lactic Acid Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 Overview
10.2 Market Structure
10.3 Market Player Positioning
10.4 Top Winning Strategies
10.5 Competitive Dashboard
10.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant

11 Profiles of Key Players

11.1 Galactic
- 11.1.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.1.3 Business Strategies
- 11.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.5 Major News and Events
11.2 Kameda Seika Co. Ltd.
- 11.2.1 Business Overview
- 11.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.2.3 Business Strategies
- 11.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.2.5 Major News and Events
11.3 Musashino Chemical Laboratory Ltd.
- 11.3.1 Business Overview
- 11.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.3.3 Business Strategies
- 11.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.3.5 Major News and Events

12 Japan Lactic Acid Market - Industry Analysis

12.1 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 12.1.1 Overview
- 12.1.2 Drivers
- 12.1.3 Restraints
- 12.1.4 Opportunities
12.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.2.1 Overview
- 12.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.2.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.2.6 Threat of Substitutes
12.3 Value Chain Analysis