PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1872218
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1872218
The global market for Polylactic Acid (PLA) was estimated to be worth US$ 896 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1374 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Polylactic Acid (PLA) cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
PLA, or polylactic acid, can be produced from any fermentable sugar. Most PLA is made from corn because corn is one of the cheapest and most available sugars globally. However, sugarcane, tapioca root, cassava, and sugar beet pulp are other options.
The increasing global focus on sustainability, environmental regulations, and consumer preferences for eco-friendly products is a major driver for PLA demand. PLA is biodegradable, compostable, and derived from renewable sources (like corn starch or sugarcane), positioning it as an alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics. Many governments are introducing stringent regulations to reduce plastic waste, promoting the use of biodegradable materials like PLA. For instance, bans on single-use plastics and incentives for using bio-based materials help fuel PLA market growth.
The packaging industry is one of the largest consumers of PLA due to its biodegradability and compostability. Food packaging, in particular, benefits from PLA's properties, aligning with increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging in retail and food service sectors.
Advancements in production technologies are lowering the costs and improving the mechanical properties of PLA, making it competitive with conventional plastics in various applications. Continuous R&D into enhanced PLA blends and composites is expanding its use in more demanding applications.
Currently, the biggest technical barrier for the polylactic acid industry is the production of lactide. Impacted by the supply of lactide, Chinese polylactic acid manufacturers can't release production capacity quickly.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Polylactic Acid (PLA), focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Polylactic Acid (PLA) by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Polylactic Acid (PLA) market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K MT) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Polylactic Acid (PLA).
Market Segmentation
By Company
Segment by Type
Segment by Application
By Region
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Polylactic Acid (PLA) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Polylactic Acid (PLA) in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Polylactic Acid (PLA) in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.