{"id":5580,"date":"2023-03-27T10:02:59","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T10:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceresana.com\/?post_type=product&p=5580"},"modified":"2025-11-03T16:04:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:04:57","slug":"polylactic-acid-market-report","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ceresana.com\/en\/produkt\/polylactic-acid-market-report","title":{"rendered":"Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Report"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][tabbed_section style=”material” tab_change_animation=”fade” alignment=”center” spacing=”side-45px” tab_color=”Accent-Color” vs_content_animation=”fade” vs_link_animation=”opacity” vs_navigation_alignment=”left” vs_navigation_width_2=”25%” vs_navigation_func=”default” vs_navigation_width=”regular” vs_navigation_spacing=”15px” vs_navigation_mobile_display=”visible” vs_tab_spacing=”5%” full_width_line=”true” icon_size=”32″][tab icon_family=”iconsmind” title=”Introduction” id=”1762185593262-0″ icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Receipt-3″ tab_id=”1762185593262-8″][vc_column_text]Are you interested in an updated edition? Then please indicate the desired publication date and content in the form<\/a>. We look forward to responding to you promptly.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The PLA Market Report is now also available in parts (e.g. individual country profiles or all manufacturer profiles). Please feel free to contact us and we will immediately send you an offer for your specific selection.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”medium” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Request a Free Quote” url=”https:\/\/ceresana.com\/en\/contact”][divider line_type=”No Line”][nectar_video_player_self_hosted video_webm=”https:\/\/ceresana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/V-Market-Study-Polylactic-Acid-World.mp4″ el_width=”80″ align=”center” player_functionality=”default” loop=”yes” autoplay=”yes” autoplay_func=”scroll_based” video_loading=”default” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” advanced_gradient_display_type=”linear”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]Cutting-edge technology from the field: Polylactic acid, or PLA for short, is one of the most important raw materials for 3D printing but also for medical sewing thread and implants. Less spectacular but strongly growing areas of application for this bioplastic are viewing windows of bread bags and other packaging materials. The new Ceresana market study “Polylactic Acid (PLA)” forecasts that PLA sales will reach around USD 3.7 billion worldwide by 2032.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][image_with_animation image_url=”6554″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]\n

Biobased and Biodegradable Plastics<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

While polylactic acid can be obtained from whey or other dairy products, PLA is usually fermented from plant starch, such as corn, sugar beets or sugar cane. PLA can be compostable or long-lasting, depending on the manufacturing process, added additives<\/a> and copolymers. Like other bioplastics<\/a>, PLA is benefiting from the growing popularity of renewable raw materials and government regulations on single-use products and plastic bags<\/a>. Plastics manufacturers are responding to growing consumer awareness of plastic waste issues with significant expansions of the production capacities for PLA in various countries, such as France, the USA and Thailand, but especially in China. By 2032, Ceresana expects more than two-thirds of global PLA production to take place in Asia.<\/p>\n

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Packaging: Main Application of PLA<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

PLA has a wide range of applications, from simple fastening clips for agriculture to cosmetic fillers. Biocompatible implants that dissolve in the human body and skin-compatible hygiene products have been areas of application where PLA has been profitable for years. Nowadays, PLA is mainly used to produce packaging, such as biodegradable films<\/a>, nets, rigid containers, coated paper or foamed packaging. PLA blends are also used, among other things, to produce air cushion bags and filling material for packaging (loose fill). The packaging industry is currently the most important market for PLA with a share of around 65%. Ceresana expects flexible packaging<\/a> to grow at a rate of 15.2% per year. PLA fibers are also increasingly being used in the textile industry for yarns or upholstery. Globally, Ceresana expects the demand for PLA to quadruple over the next ten years.<\/p>\n

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The Current Market Report \u201cPolylactic Acid (PLA)\u201d:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Chapter 1 <\/strong>of the study provides a comprehensive depiction and analysis of the global market for PLA – including forecasts up to 2032: the development of demand for (tonnes), revenues generated with (USD and EUR) and production of (tonnes) polylactic acid is presented for the regions of Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and “Rest of the World”. Additionally, the following application areas for the bioplastic PLA are examined individually:<\/p>\n

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  • Rigid packaging<\/li>\n
  • Flexible packaging (Bags, Sacks, and other packaging)<\/li>\n
  • Consumer<\/li>\n
  • Automotive and Electronics<\/li>\n
  • Textiles and fibers<\/li>\n
  • Other applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In Chapter 2<\/strong>, the countries with the largest PLA sales are considered individually: Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the USA, China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. In each case the demand and revenues as well as demand for the individual applications are presented.<\/p>\n

    Chapter 3 <\/strong>provides useful company profiles of the top producers of PLA, clearly arranged by contact details, revenues, profit, product range, production sites and brief profile. Detailed profiles are supplied by 47 manufacturers, for example, Evonik Industries AG, Nature Works LLC, Futerro, Bewi Synbra Technology, Total Corbion, and Danimer Scientific LLC<\/p>\n

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    Scope of the Report:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    Attributes<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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    Details<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Base Year<\/td>\n2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Trend Period<\/td>\n2020 – 2032<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Forecast Period<\/td>\n2023 – 2032<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Pages<\/td>\n160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Application Areas<\/td>\nRigid Packaging, Flexible Packaging, Consumer, Automotive and Electronics, Textiles and Fibers, Other Applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Company Profiles<\/td>\nAlpek, BASF, Flint Hills, Loyal, Ming Dih, Nova Chemicals, SIBUR, Sunpor, SPL, Synthos, and Wuxi Xingda
    \n(Selection)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Edition<\/td>\n1st edition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Publication<\/td>\nMarch 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    FAQs<\/span><\/h3>\n

    How will PLA sales develop up until 2032?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    PLA sales will reach around USD 3.7 billion worldwide by 2032.<\/p>\n

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    Which region is going to have the highest production volume of PLA?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    By 2032, Ceresana expects more than two-thirds of global PLA production to take place in Asia.<\/p>\n

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    Which application area has the highest PLA demand?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1 Market Data: World and Regions<\/span><\/h2>\n

    1.1 World<\/p>\n

    1.1.1 Demand
    \n1.1.2 Revenues
    \n1.1.3 Production
    \n1.1.4 Demand Split by Application Area<\/p>\n

    1.2 Europe<\/p>\n

    1.2.1 Demand
    \n1.2.2 Revenues
    \n1.2.3 Production
    \n1.2.4 Applications<\/p>\n

    1.3 North America<\/p>\n

    1.3.1 Demand
    \n1.3.2 Revenues
    \n1.3.3 Production
    \n1.3.4 Applications<\/p>\n

    1.4 Asia-Pacific<\/p>\n

    1.4.1 Demand
    \n1.4.2 Revenues
    \n1.4.3 Production
    \n1.4.4 Applications<\/p>\n

    1.5 Rest of the World<\/p>\n

    1.5.1 Demand
    \n1.5.2 Revenues
    \n1.5.3 Applications<\/p>\n

    2 Market Data: Countries<\/span><\/h2>\n

    2.1 Europe<\/p>\n

    2.1.1 France
    \n2.1.2 Germany
    \n2.1.3 Italy
    \n2.1.4 Spain
    \n2.1.5 The Netherlands
    \n2.1.6 United Kingdom
    \n2.1.7 Rest of Europe<\/p>\n

    2.2 North America<\/p>\n

    2.2.1 Canada \/ Mexico
    \n2.2.2 USA<\/p>\n

    2.3 Asia-Pacific<\/p>\n

    2.3.1 China
    \n2.3.2 Japan
    \n2.3.3 South Korea
    \n2.3.4 Taiwan
    \n2.3.5 Other Asia-Pacific<\/p>\n

    3 Company Profiles<\/span><\/h2>\n

    2.1 Europe<\/p>\n

    Belgium (2 Producer)
    \nFinland (2)
    \nGermany (7)
    \nItaly (2)
    \nSpain (2)
    \nSweden (1)
    \nThe Netherlands (1)
    \nUnited Kingdom (1)
    \nNorway (1)<\/p>\n

    2.2 North America<\/p>\n

    USA (3)<\/p>\n

    2.3 Asia-Pacific<\/p>\n

    Japan (5)
    \nSouth Korea (3)
    \nTaiwan (2)
    \nIsrael (1)<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=”iconsmind” title=”List of Graphs” id=”1762185593340-8″ icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Receipt-4″ tab_id=”1762185593340-9″][vc_column_text]Graph 1: Global demand from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 2: Global demand from 2020 to 2032 \u2013 split by region
    \nGraph 3: Global revenues from 2020 to 2032 in million USD and million EUR
    \nGraph 4: Global revenues from 2020 to 2032 in million USD \u2013 split by region
    \nGraph 5: Global revenues from 2020 to 2032 in million EUR \u2013 split by region
    \nGraph 6: Global production from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 7: Global production from 2020 to 2032 \u2013 split by region
    \nGraph 8: Global demand from 2020 to 2032 \u2013 split by application
    \nGraph 9: Global demand for PLA in the application area rigid packaging from 2020 to 2032 \u2013 split by region
    \nGraph 10: Global demand for PLA in the application area flexible packaging from 2020 to 2032 \u2013 split by region
    \nGraph 11: Global demand for PLA in the application area consumer goods from 2020 to 2032 \u2013 split by region
    \nGraph 12: Global demand for PLA in the application area automotive \/ E&E from 2020 to 2032 \u2013 split by region
    \nGraph 13: Global demand for PLA in the application area textiles \/ fibers from 2020 to 2032 \u2013 split by region
    \nGraph 14: Global demand for PLA in other application areas from 2020 to 2032 \u2013 split by region
    \nGraph 15: Demand in Europe from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 16: Revenues generated in Europe from 2020 to 2032 in million USD and million EUR
    \nGraph 17: Production in Europe from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 18: Demand in Europe from 2020 to 2032 – split by application
    \nGraph 19: Demand in North America from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 20: Revenues generated in North America from 2020 to 2032 in million USD and million EUR
    \nGraph 21: Production in North America from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 22: Demand in North America from 2020 to 2032 \u2013 split by application
    \nGraph 23: Demand in Asia-Pacific from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 24: Revenues generated in Asia-Pacific from 2020 to 2032 in million USD and million EUR
    \nGraph 25: Production in Asia-Pacific from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 26: Demand in Asia-Pacific from 2020 to 2032 \u2013 split by application
    \nGraph 27: Global demand from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 28: Revenues generated in the rest of the world from 2020 to 2032 in million USD and million EUR
    \nGraph 29: Demand in the rest of the world from 2020 to 2032 \u2013 split by application
    \nGraph 30: Demand in France from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 31: Demand in Germany from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 32: Demand in Italy from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 33: Demand in Spain from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 34: Demand in the Netherlands from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 35: Demand in the United Kingdom from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 36: Demand in the rest of Europe from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 37: Demand in Canada and Mexico from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 38: Demand in the USA from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 39: Demand in China from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 40: Demand in Japan from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 41: Demand in South Korea from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 42: Demand in Taiwan from 2020 to 2032
    \nGraph 43: Demand in the remaining countries of Asia-Pacific from 2020 to 2032[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=”iconsmind” title=”List of Tables” id=”1762185593347-4″ icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Diploma” tab_id=”1762185593347-2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1679925738732{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Table 1: Global demand from 2020 to 2032 \u2013 split by region
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    \nTable 4: Global production from 2020 to 2032 \u2013 split by region
    \nTable 5: Global demand from 2020 to 2032 \u2013 split by application
    \nTable 6: Global demand for PLA in the application area rigid packaging from 2020 to 2032 \u2013 split by region
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    \nTable 14: Demand in Europe from 2020 to 2032 – split by application
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