1	INTRODUCTION	38
1.1	STUDY OBJECTIVES	38
1.2	MARKET DEFINITION	38
1.3	STUDY SCOPE	39
FIGURE 1	MARKET SEGMENTATION	39
1.3.1	REGIONS COVERED	39
FIGURE 2	REGIONAL SEGMENTATION	39
1.4	YEARS CONSIDERED	40
FIGURE 3	YEARS CONSIDERED	40
1.5	CURRENCY CONSIDERED	40
TABLE 1	USD EXCHANGE RATES CONSIDERED, 2019–2022	41
1.6	UNITS CONSIDERED	41
1.7	STAKEHOLDERS	41
1.8	SUMMARY OF CHANGES	42
1.8.1	RECESSION IMPACT	42
2	RESEARCH METHODOLOGY	43
2.1	RESEARCH DATA	43
FIGURE 4	LACTIC ACID MARKET: RESEARCH DESIGN	43
2.1.1	SECONDARY DATA	44
2.1.1.1	Key data from secondary sources	44
2.1.2	PRIMARY DATA	44
2.1.2.1	Key data from primary sources	45
2.1.2.2	Key industry insights	45
2.1.2.3	Breakdown of primary interviews	46
FIGURE 5	BREAKDOWN OF PRIMARY INTERVIEWS: BY VALUE CHAIN, DESIGNATION, AND REGION	46
2.2	FACTOR ANALYSIS	46
2.2.1	INTRODUCTION	46
2.2.2	DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS	47
FIGURE 6	KEY ECONOMIES BASED ON GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, 2019–2021 (USD TRILLION)	47
2.2.3	SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS	47
2.3	MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION	48
2.3.1	APPROACH ONE (BASED ON APPLICATION AND FORM, BY REGION)	48
2.3.2	APPROACH ONE (BASED ON APPLICATION, BY REGION)	49
2.3.3	APPROACH TWO (BASED ON GLOBAL MARKET)	50
2.4	DATA TRIANGULATION	51
FIGURE 7	DATA TRIANGULATION AND MARKET BREAKDOWN	51
2.5	RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS	52
2.6	RESEARCH LIMITATIONS	52
2.7	RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS	53
FIGURE 8	INDICATORS OF RECESSION	53
FIGURE 9	WORLD INFLATION RATE: 2011–2021	54
FIGURE 10	GLOBAL GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT: 2011–2021 (USD TRILLION)	55
FIGURE 11	RECESSION INDICATORS AND THEIR IMPACT ON LACTIC ACID MARKET	56
FIGURE 12	GLOBAL LACTIC ACID MARKET: CURRENT FORECAST VS. RECESSION FORECAST	56
FIGURE 13	GLOBAL POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET: CURRENT FORECAST VS. RECESSION FORECAST	57
3	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY	58
TABLE 2	LACTIC ACID MARKET SNAPSHOT, 2023 VS. 2028	58
FIGURE 14	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS. 2028 (USD MILLION)	59
FIGURE 15	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY FOOD & BEVERAGES SUB-APPLICATION, 2023 VS. 2028 (USD MILLION)	60
FIGURE 16	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS. 2028 (USD MILLION)	60
FIGURE 17	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY FORM, 2023 VS. 2028 (USD MILLION)	61
FIGURE 18	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY RAW MATERIAL, 2023 VS. 2028 (USD MILLION)	61
FIGURE 19	REGIONAL SNAPSHOT OF LACTIC ACID MARKET	62
FIGURE 20	REGIONAL SNAPSHOT OF POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET	63
4	PREMIUM INSIGHTS	64
4.1	ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR KEY PLAYERS IN MARKET	64
FIGURE 21	INCREASE IN DEMAND FOR PROCESSED AND PACKAGED FOOD & BEVERAGES PROJECTED TO DRIVE MARKET GROWTH	64
4.2	ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET	64
FIGURE 22	BIODEGRADABLE PROPERTIES OF PLA PROJECTED TO DRIVE MARKET GROWTH	64
4.3	GLOBAL LACTIC ACID MARKET: SHARES OF MAJOR REGIONAL SUBMARKETS	65
FIGURE 23	CHINA HOLDS LARGEST MARKET FOR LACTIC ACID IN 2023	65
4.4	GLOBAL POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET: SHARES OF MAJOR REGIONAL SUBMARKETS	65
FIGURE 24	CHINA HOLDS LARGEST MARKET FOR POLYLACTIC ACID IN 2023	65
4.5	NORTH AMERICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION & KEY COUNTRY	66
FIGURE 25	BIO-DEGRADABLE POLYMERS ACCOUNTED FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARE IN NORTH AMERICA	66
4.6	EUROPE: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION & KEY COUNTRY	66
FIGURE 26	PACKAGING ACCOUNTED FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARE IN NORTH AMERICA	66
4.7	GLOBAL LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY RAW MATERIAL & REGION	67
FIGURE 27	NORTH AMERICA AND SUGARCANE PROJECTED TO DOMINATE MARKET	67
4.8	GLOBAL LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY FORM	68
FIGURE 28	LIQUID FORM PROJECTED TO DOMINATE MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD	68
4.9	GLOBAL LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION	68
FIGURE 29	BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS PROJECTED TO DOMINATE MARKET	68
4.10	LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY FOOD & BEVERAGE SUB-APPLICATION	69
FIGURE 30	BAKERY & CONFECTIONERY EXPECTED TO REGISTER GROWTH IN MARKET	69
4.11	GLOBAL POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION	69
FIGURE 31	PACKAGING PROJECTED TO DOMINATE POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET	69
5	MARKET OVERVIEW	70
5.1	INTRODUCTION	70
FIGURE 32	BIOPLASTICS: GLOBAL PRODUCTION CAPACITY, 2021–2027 (MILLION TON)	70
5.2	MARKET DYNAMICS	72
FIGURE 33	LACTIC ACID & POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET DYNAMICS	72
5.2.1	DRIVERS	72
5.2.1.1	High demand for lactic & polylactic acid in end user applications	72
FIGURE 34	POLYLACTIC ACID: GLOBAL PRODUCTION CAPACITY, BY END USER APPLICATION, 2022	73
5.2.1.2	Rising demand for environmentally friendly resources	73
5.2.1.3	Technological advancements to encourage production of lactic & polylactic acid	74
FIGURE 35	GLOBAL EXPENDITURE ON R&D, 2019-2021 (USD MILLION)	75
5.2.2	RESTRAINTS	75
5.2.2.1	Fluctuations in raw material prices	75
5.2.2.2	Quality of packaged food & beverage products to become major concern for manufacturers	76
5.2.3	OPPORTUNITIES	76
5.2.3.1	Multi-functionalities of lactic & polylactic acids leading to increased demand for biopolymers and cosmetic products	76
5.2.3.2	Government regulations and frameworks encouraging use of bioplastics	77
5.2.4	CHALLENGES	77
5.2.4.1	Lack of process-specific technology for usage of lactic & polylactic acids in emerging economies	77
5.2.4.2	High initial investment costs borne by small & medium enterprises	78
6	INDUSTRY TRENDS	79
6.1	INTRODUCTION	79
6.2	VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS	79
FIGURE 36	LACTIC ACID MARKET: VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS	80
6.2.1	RESEARCH AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT	80
6.2.2	RAW MATERIAL SOURCING	80
6.2.3	PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING	80
6.2.4	DISTRIBUTION	81
6.2.5	MARKETING AND SALES	81
6.3	TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMERS’ BUSINESSES	81
FIGURE 37	REVENUE SHIFT FOR LACTIC ACID MARKET	82
6.4	TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE	82
TABLE 3	NORTH AMERICA: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS	82
TABLE 4	EUROPE: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS	83
TABLE 5	ASIA PACIFIC: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS	84
TABLE 6	SOUTH AMERICA: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS	84
TABLE 7	REST OF THE WORLD: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS	85
6.5	REGULATORY FRAMEWORK	85
6.5.1	NORTH AMERICA	86
6.5.2	EUROPE	86
6.5.3	ASIA	88
6.5.4	OTHERS	89
6.6	PATENT ANALYSIS	89
FIGURE 38	NUMBER OF PATENTS GRANTED FOR LACTIC ACID IN GLOBAL MARKET, 2013–2022	89
FIGURE 39	REGIONAL ANALYSIS OF PATENTS GRANTED IN LACTIC ACID MARKET	89
TABLE 8	LIST OF MAJOR PATENTS PERTAINING TO LACTIC ACID MARKET, 2013–2022	90
6.7	TRADE ANALYSIS	91
TABLE 9	IMPORT VALUE OF LACTIC ACID FOR KEY COUNTRIES, 2022 (USD THOUSAND)	91
TABLE 10	EXPORT VALUE OF LACTIC ACID FOR KEY COUNTRIES, 2022 (USD THOUSAND)	91
6.8	PRICING ANALYSIS	92
6.8.1	AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND ANALYSIS	92
TABLE 11	LACTIC ACID MARKET: AVERAGE SELLING PRICE, BY REGION, 2020–2022 (USD PER TON)	92
TABLE 12	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET: AVERAGE SELLING PRICE, BY REGION, 2020–2022 (USD PER TON)	92
6.9	LACTIC ACID MARKET: ECOSYSTEM MARKET MAP	93
6.9.1	DEMAND SIDE	93
6.9.2	SUPPLY SIDE	93
FIGURE 40	LACTIC ACID: MARKET MAP	94
TABLE 13	LACTIC ACID MARKET: ECOSYSTEM	94
6.10	TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS	95
6.10.1	IMMOBILIZED BIOREACTOR DESIGN FOR LACTIC ACID (LA) PRODUCTION	95
6.10.2	GENETIC AND METABOLIC ENGINEERING	96
6.11	CASE STUDIES	96
6.11.1	ENHANCED RESOURCE EFFICIENCY WITH NEW ENZYME DEVELOPMENT IN ADJUNCT BREWING	96
6.12	PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS	97
TABLE 14	LACTIC ACID MARKET: PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS	97
6.12.1	INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY	97
6.12.2	BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS	97
6.12.3	BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS	98
6.12.4	THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES	98
6.12.5	THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS	98
6.13	KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA	99
6.13.1	KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS	99
6.13.2	KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA	99
FIGURE 41	INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING LACTIC ACID FOR DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS	99
6.13.3	KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA	100
FIGURE 42	INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING POLYLACTIC ACID FOR DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS	100
TABLE 15	INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS FOR LACTIC ACID, BY APPLICATION (%)	100
TABLE 16	INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS FOR POLYLACTIC ACID, BY APPLICATION (%)	100
6.13.4	BUYING CRITERIA	101
TABLE 17	KEY CRITERIA FOR SELECTING SUPPLIER/VENDOR	101
FIGURE 43	KEY CRITERIA FOR SELECTING SUPPLIERS/VENDORS	101
6.14	KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS (2023–2024)	102
TABLE 18	KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS IN LACTIC ACID MARKET, 2023–2024	102
7	LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY RAW MATERIALS	104
7.1	INTRODUCTION	105
FIGURE 44	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE (VALUE), BY RAW MATERIAL, 2023 VS. 2028	105
TABLE 19	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY RAW MATERIALS, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	105
TABLE 20	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY RAW MATERIALS, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	106
7.2	CORN	106
7.2.1	COST-EFFECTIVENESS AND APPROPRIATE COMPOSITION TO MAKE IT PREFERRED RAW MATERIAL	106
TABLE 21	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN CORN, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	106
TABLE 22	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN CORN, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	107
7.3	CASSAVA	107
7.3.1	HIGH CONTENT OF STARCH IN CASSAVA TO MAKE IT APPROPRIATE RAW MATERIAL	107
TABLE 23	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN CASSAVA, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	107
TABLE 24	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN CASSAVA, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	108
7.4	SUGARCANE	108
7.4.1	SUGARCANE BAGASSE TO BE OBTAINED FROM AGRICULTURE AND DISTRIBUTED FOR RECYCLING	108
TABLE 25	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN SUGARCANE, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	108
TABLE 26	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN SUGARCANE, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	109
7.5	YEAST EXTRACT	109
7.5.1	YEAST EXTRACT TO FACILITATE FERMENTATION PROCEDURE	109
TABLE 27	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN YEAST EXTRACT, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	109
TABLE 28	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN YEAST EXTRACT, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	110
7.6	OTHERS	110
7.6.1	LIGNOCELLULOSIC AGRICULTURAL WASTE TO BE FOUND IN ABUNDANCE	110
TABLE 29	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN AGRICULTURE, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	110
TABLE 30	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN AGRICULTURE, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	111
8	LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY FORM	112
8.1	INTRODUCTION	113
FIGURE 45	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY FORM, 2023 VS. 2028 (USD MILLION)	113
TABLE 31	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY FORM, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	113
TABLE 32	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY FORM, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	114
8.2	LIQUID	114
8.2.1	EASE OF USE IN VARIOUS APPLICATIONS TO ENCOURAGE LACTIC ACID USAGE IN LIQUID FORM	114
TABLE 33	LIQUID LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	114
TABLE 34	LIQUID LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	115
8.3	DRY	115
8.3.1	DRY FORM TO ENABLE IMPROVED ACCURACY OF DOSAGES	115
TABLE 35	DRY LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	115
TABLE 36	DRY LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	116
9	LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION	117
9.1	INTRODUCTION	118
FIGURE 46	LACTIC ACID MARKET SHARE (VALUE), BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS. 2028	118
TABLE 37	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	119
TABLE 38	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	119
9.2	BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS	119
TABLE 39	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	120
TABLE 40	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	120
9.3	FOOD & BEVERAGES	120
TABLE 41	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN FOOD & BEVERAGES, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	121
TABLE 42	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN FOOD & BEVERAGES, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	121
TABLE 43	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN FOOD & BEVERAGES, BY SUB-APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	121
TABLE 44	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN FOOD & BEVERAGES, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	122
9.3.1	BEVERAGES	122
9.3.1.1	Use of lactic acid in beverages for superior shelf life	122
TABLE 45	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN BEVERAGES, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	123
TABLE 46	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN BEVERAGES, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	123
9.3.2	BAKERY & CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS	123
9.3.2.1	Usage of lactic acid to increase shelf life of bakery & confectionery	123
TABLE 47	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN BAKERY & CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	124
TABLE 48	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN BAKERY & CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	124
9.3.3	DAIRY PRODUCTS	124
9.3.3.1	Mineral salts of lactic acid to fortify dairy products	124
TABLE 49	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN DAIRY PRODUCTS, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	125
TABLE 50	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN DAIRY PRODUCTS, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	125
9.3.4	MEAT PRODUCTS	125
9.3.4.1	Lactic acid to preserve taste and tenderness of meat & products	125
TABLE 51	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN MEAT PRODUCTS, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	126
TABLE 52	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN MEAT PRODUCTS, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	126
9.3.5	OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS	126
9.3.5.1	Lactic acid to replace acetic acid and vinegar as food additives	126
TABLE 53	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	127
TABLE 54	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	127
9.4	PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS	127
9.4.1	CONSUMER PREFERENCE TO ENCOURAGE DEMAND FOR CLEAN-LABEL PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETIC PRODUCTS	127
TABLE 55	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	128
TABLE 56	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	128
9.5	PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS	128
9.5.1	LACTIC ACID TO BE USED AS ELECTROLYTE IN PARENTERAL & INTRAVENOUS SOLUTIONS	128
TABLE 57	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	129
TABLE 58	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	129
9.6	OTHER APPLICATIONS	129
9.6.1	LACTIC ACID TO BE USED IN VARIOUS APPLICATIONS DUE TO ITS NON-TOXIC BIODEGRADABLE NATURE	129
TABLE 59	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN OTHER APPLICATIONS, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	130
TABLE 60	LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN OTHER APPLICATIONS, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	130
10	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION	131
10.1	INTRODUCTION	132
FIGURE 47	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE (VALUE), BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS. 2028	132
TABLE 61	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	133
TABLE 62	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	133
10.2	PACKAGING	134
TABLE 63	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN PACKAGING, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	134
TABLE 64	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN PACKAGING, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	134
10.2.1	RIGID PACKAGING	135
10.2.1.1	Polylactic acid-based rigid packaging to be used in biodegradable and compostable food services packages	135
10.2.2	COMPOST BAGS	135
10.2.2.1	Usage of composite bags to mitigate organic waste	135
10.2.3	LOOSE-FILL PACKAGING	135
10.2.3.1	Loose-fill packaging to help reduce freight cost	135
10.3	FIBER & FABRICS	136
10.3.1	RENEWABLE NATURE AND TRANSFORMATION ENERGY OF PLA TO DRIVE DEMAND IN TEXTILE	136
TABLE 65	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN FIBER & FABRICS, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	136
TABLE 66	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN FIBER & FABRICS, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	136
10.4	AUTOMOBILES	137
10.4.1	INCREASED PREFERENCE FOR TENSILE PLASTIC ALTERNATIVE TO FUEL DEMAND	137
TABLE 67	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN AUTOMOBILES, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	137
TABLE 68	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN AUTOMOBILES, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	138
10.5	ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICALS	138
10.5.1	USAGE OF POLYLACTIC ACID IN ELECTRONICS TO REMAIN LOW	138
TABLE 69	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICALS, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	138
TABLE 70	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICALS, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	139
10.6	AGRICULTURE	139
10.6.1	POLYLACTIC ACID TO REPLACE MULCH FILMS IN AGRICULTURE	139
TABLE 71	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN AGRICULTURE, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	140
TABLE 72	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN AGRICULTURE, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	140
10.7	OTHER APPLICATIONS	140
10.7.1	POLYLACTIC ACID TO BE USED IN VARIOUS APPLICATIONS DUE TO ITS BIOCOMPATIBLE NATURE	140
TABLE 73	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN OTHER APPLICATIONS, BY REGION, 2018–2022(USD MILLION)	141
TABLE 74	POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN OTHER APPLICATIONS, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	141
11	LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY REGION	142
11.1	INTRODUCTION	143
FIGURE 48	REGIONAL SNAPSHOT: NEW HOTSPOTS TO EMERGE IN ASIA PACIFIC, 2023 VS. 2028	143
TABLE 75	LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	144
TABLE 76	LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	144
TABLE 77	LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (KT)	144
TABLE 78	LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (KT)	145
11.2	NORTH AMERICA	145
FIGURE 49	NORTH AMERICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET SNAPSHOT	146
11.2.1	NORTH AMERICA: RECESSION IMPACT	146
FIGURE 50	NORTH AMERICAN LACTIC ACID MARKET: RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS	147
TABLE 79	NORTH AMERICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	148
TABLE 80	NORTH AMERICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	148
TABLE 81	NORTH AMERICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (KT)	148
TABLE 82	NORTH AMERICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (KT)	148
TABLE 83	NORTH AMERICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	149
TABLE 84	NORTH AMERICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	149
TABLE 85	NORTH AMERICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET IN FOOD & BEVERAGES, BY SUB-APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	149
TABLE 86	NORTH AMERICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN FOOD & BEVERAGES, BY SUB-APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	150
TABLE 87	NORTH AMERICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY RAW MATERIALS, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	150
TABLE 88	NORTH AMERICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY RAW MATERIALS, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	150
TABLE 89	NORTH AMERICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY FORM, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	151
TABLE 90	NORTH AMERICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY FORM, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	151
11.2.2	US	151
11.2.2.1	Increase in investments, expansions, and product launches to encourage growth of bioplastics & biopolymers	151
TABLE 91	US: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	152
TABLE 92	US: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	152
11.2.3	CANADA	152
11.2.3.1	Reducing plastic waste and enhancing environmental sustainability to increase demand for alternative materials and packaging solutions	152
TABLE 93	CANADA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	153
TABLE 94	CANADA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	153
11.2.4	MEXICO	153
11.2.4.1	Use of biodegradable plastics in various food packaging applications to drive demand for lactic acid	153
TABLE 95	MEXICO: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	154
TABLE 96	MEXICO: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	154
11.3	EUROPE	154
11.3.1	EUROPE: RECESSION IMPACT	155
TABLE 97	EUROPE: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	155
TABLE 98	EUROPE: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	155
TABLE 99	EUROPE: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (KT)	156
TABLE 100	EUROPE: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (KT)	156
TABLE 101	EUROPE: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	156
TABLE 102	EUROPE: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	157
TABLE 103	EUROPE: LACTIC ACID MARKET IN FOOD & BEVERAGES, BY SUB-APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	157
TABLE 104	EUROPE: LACTIC ACID MARKET IN FOOD & BEVERAGES, BY SUB-APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	157
TABLE 105	EUROPE: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY RAW MATERIALS, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	158
TABLE 106	EUROPE: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY RAW MATERIALS, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	158
TABLE 107	EUROPE: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY FORM, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	158
TABLE 108	EUROPE: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY FORM, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	158
11.3.2	GERMANY	159
11.3.2.1	Government regulations to encourage recycling of packaging waste	159
TABLE 109	GERMANY: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	159
TABLE 110	GERMANY: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	159
11.3.3	ITALY	160
11.3.3.1	Ban on conventional plastic items to enhance demand for bioplastic materials	160
TABLE 111	ITALY: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	160
TABLE 112	ITALY: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	160
11.3.4	SPAIN	161
11.3.4.1	Growing awareness regarding use of biodegradable polymers to boost market	161
TABLE 113	SPAIN: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	161
TABLE 114	SPAIN: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	161
11.3.5	FRANCE	162
11.3.5.1	Demand for lactic acid as functional additive to drive market growth	162
TABLE 115	FRANCE: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	162
TABLE 116	FRANCE: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	162
11.3.6	UK	163
11.3.6.1	Demand for bioplastic & biopolymer products projected to grow during forecast period	163
TABLE 117	UK: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	163
TABLE 118	UK: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	163
11.3.7	REST OF EUROPE	164
11.3.7.1	Poland, Netherlands, and Belgium to be major consumers of lactic acid	164
TABLE 119	REST OF EUROPE: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	164
TABLE 120	REST OF EUROPE: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	165
11.4	ASIA PACIFIC	165
FIGURE 51	ASIA PACIFIC: LACTIC ACID MARKET SNAPSHOT	166
11.4.1	ASIA PACIFIC: RECESSION IMPACT	166
TABLE 121	ASIA PACIFIC: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	167
TABLE 122	ASIA PACIFIC: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	167
TABLE 123	ASIA PACIFIC: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (KT)	168
TABLE 124	ASIA PACIFIC: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (KT)	168
TABLE 125	ASIA PACIFIC: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	168
TABLE 126	ASIA PACIFIC: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	169
TABLE 127	ASIA PACIFIC: LACTIC ACID MARKET IN FOOD & BEVERAGES, BY SUB-APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	169
TABLE 128	ASIA PACIFIC: LACTIC ACID MARKET IN FOOD & BEVERAGES, BY SUB-APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	169
TABLE 129	ASIA PACIFIC: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY RAW MATERIALS, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	170
TABLE 130	ASIA PACIFIC: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY RAW MATERIALS, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	170
TABLE 131	ASIA PACIFIC: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY FORM, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	170
TABLE 132	ASIA PACIFIC: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY FORM, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	170
11.4.2	CHINA	171
11.4.2.1	High demand for lactic acid among key players to drive growth of biodegradable polymers	171
TABLE 133	CHINA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	171
TABLE 134	CHINA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	171
11.4.3	JAPAN	172
11.4.3.1	Advancements in pharmaceuticals to drive market growth	172
TABLE 135	JAPAN: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	172
TABLE 136	JAPAN: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	172
11.4.4	INDIA	173
11.4.4.1	Advancements in technology for lactic acid usage in food & beverage applications to drive market growth	173
TABLE 137	INDIA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	173
TABLE 138	INDIA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	173
11.4.5	AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND	174
11.4.5.1	Rising demand for natural and safe ingredients in personal care products to lead to market growth	174
TABLE 139	AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	174
TABLE 140	AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	174
11.4.6	REST OF ASIA PACIFIC	175
11.4.6.1	Food & beverage manufacturers to opt for lactic acid as alternative to traditional chemicals	175
TABLE 141	REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	175
TABLE 142	REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	175
11.5	ROW	176
11.5.1	ROW: RECESSION IMPACT	176
TABLE 143	ROW: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	176
TABLE 144	ROW: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	177
TABLE 145	ROW: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (KT)	177
TABLE 146	ROW: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (KT)	177
TABLE 147	ROW: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	177
TABLE 148	ROW: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	178
TABLE 149	ROW: LACTIC ACID MARKET IN FOOD & BEVERAGES, BY SUB-APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	178
TABLE 150	ROW: LACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE IN FOOD & BEVERAGES, BY SUB-APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	178
TABLE 151	ROW: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY RAW MATERIALS, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	179
TABLE 152	ROW: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY RAW MATERIALS, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	179
TABLE 153	ROW: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY FORM, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	179
TABLE 154	ROW: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY FORM, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	179
11.5.2	SOUTH AMERICA	180
11.5.2.1	Biodegradable polymers to witness significant demand as key companies set up manufacturing units in South America	180
TABLE 155	SOUTH AMERICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	180
TABLE 156	SOUTH AMERICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	180
11.5.3	MIDDLE EAST	181
11.5.3.1	Expansion of food processing industry to drive market growth	181
TABLE 157	MIDDLE EAST: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	181
TABLE 158	MIDDLE EAST: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	181
11.5.4	AFRICA	182
11.5.4.1	Rising plastic usage to lead to increased demand for lactic acid in Africa	182
TABLE 159	AFRICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	182
TABLE 160	AFRICA: LACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	182
12.1 INTRODUCTION 184
FIGURE 52 REGIONAL SNAPSHOT: CHINA RECORDS SIGNIFICANT GROWTH RATE 184
TABLE 161 POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 185
TABLE 162 POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 185
TABLE 163 POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (KT) 185
TABLE 164 POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (KT) 185
12.2 NORTH AMERICA 186
TABLE 165 NORTH AMERICA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 186
TABLE 166 NORTH AMERICA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 186
TABLE 167 NORTH AMERICA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (KT) 187
TABLE 168 NORTH AMERICA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (KT) 187
TABLE 169 NORTH AMERICA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 187
TABLE 170 NORTH AMERICA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 188
TABLE 171 NORTH AMERICA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 188
TABLE 172 NORTH AMERICA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 188
12.2.1 US 189
12.2.1.1 Rising awareness for reducing plastic waste to drive market growth 189
TABLE 173 US: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 189
TABLE 174 US: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 189
12.2.2 CANADA 190
12.2.2.1 Government regulations to deter plastic use to drive market growth 190
TABLE 175 CANADA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 190
TABLE 176 CANADA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 190
12.2.3 MEXICO 191
12.2.3.1 Increased demand for biodegradable bags to drive market growth 191
TABLE 177 MEXICO: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 191
TABLE 178 MEXICO: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 191
12.3 EUROPE 192
FIGURE 53 EUROPE: MARKET SNAPSHOT 193
TABLE 179 EUROPE: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 193
TABLE 180 EUROPE: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 194
TABLE 181 EUROPE: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (KT) 194
TABLE 182 EUROPE: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (KT) 194
TABLE 183 EUROPE: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 195
TABLE 184 EUROPE: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 195
12.3.1 GERMANY 195
12.3.1.1 Increased demand for biopolymer automobile components to fuel market growth 195
TABLE 185 GERMANY: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 196
TABLE 186 GERMANY: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 196
12.3.2 ITALY 196
12.3.2.1 Increased awareness for environmentally friendly products among Italian customers to drive market growth 196
TABLE 187 ITALY: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 197
TABLE 188 ITALY: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 197
12.3.3 SPAIN 198
12.3.3.1 Rising demand for processed food products to boost market growth 198
TABLE 189 SPAIN: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 198
TABLE 190 SPAIN: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 199
12.3.4 UK 199
12.3.4.1 Growth opportunities for manufacturers in automobile industry to drive market growth 199
TABLE 191 UK: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 199
TABLE 192 UK: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 200
12.3.5 FRANCE 200
12.3.5.1 Expansion of key players to drive market growth 200
TABLE 193 FRANCE: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 200
TABLE 194 FRANCE: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 201
12.3.6 REST OF EUROPE 201
12.3.6.1 Industrial developments to enhance use in packaging and agriculture 201
TABLE 195 REST OF EUROPE: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 202
TABLE 196 REST OF EUROPE: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 202
12.4 ASIA PACIFIC 202
FIGURE 54 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SNAPSHOT 203
TABLE 197 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 204
TABLE 198 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 204
TABLE 199 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (KT) 204
TABLE 200 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (KT) 205
TABLE 201 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 205
TABLE 202 ASIA PACIFIC: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 205
12.4.1 CHINA 206
12.4.1.1 Biodegradable nature of PLA to fuel its demand in various industries 206
TABLE 203 CHINA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 206
TABLE 204 CHINA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 206
12.4.2 JAPAN 207
12.4.2.1 Advancements in automobile industry to drive market growth 207
TABLE 205 JAPAN: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 207
TABLE 206 JAPAN: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 207
12.4.3 INDIA 208
12.4.3.1 Rising demand for processed food to encourage growth of eco-friendly food packaging applications 208
TABLE 207 INDIA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 208
TABLE 208 INDIA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 209
12.4.4 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 209
12.4.4.1 Decrease in raw material prices to encourage usage of PLA 209
TABLE 209 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 209
TABLE 210 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 210
12.4.5 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC 210
12.4.5.1 Manufacturers to opt for PLA as an alternative to traditional plastics 210
TABLE 211 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 210
TABLE 212 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 211
12.5 REST OF THE WORLD (ROW) 211
TABLE 213 ROW: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 211
TABLE 214 ROW: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 212
TABLE 215 ROW: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (KT) 212
TABLE 216 ROW: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (KT) 212
TABLE 217 ROW: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 212
TABLE 218 ROW: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 213
TABLE 219 ROW: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 213
TABLE 220 ROW: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 213
12.5.1 SOUTH AMERICA 214
12.5.1.1 Increased export of biopolymers to drive market growth 214
TABLE 221 SOUTH AMERICA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 214
TABLE 222 SOUTH AMERICA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 214
12.5.2 MIDDLE EAST 215
12.5.2.1 Key manufacturers to opt for biodegradable materials for usage in industrial applications 215
TABLE 223 MIDDLE EAST: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 215
TABLE 224 MIDDLE EAST: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 215
12.5.3 AFRICA 216
12.5.3.1 Sluggish economic growth and low-technological development to lead to muted market demand 216
TABLE 225 AFRICA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION) 216
TABLE 226 AFRICA: POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION) 216
13 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 217
13.1 OVERVIEW 217
13.2 STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY PLAYERS 217
TABLE 227 OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY PLAYERS 217
13.3 HISTORICAL REVENUE ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS 219
FIGURE 55 REVENUE ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS IN LACTIC ACID MARKET, 2020–2022 (USD BILLION) 219
13.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS 220
TABLE 228 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS OF LACTIC ACID MARKET, 2022 220
13.5 COMPANY EVALUATION QUADRANT (KEY PLAYERS) 221
13.5.1 STARS 221
13.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS 221
13.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS 221
13.5.4 EMERGING COMPANIES 221
FIGURE 56 GLOBAL LACTIC ACID & POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET, COMPANY EVALUATION QUADRANT, KEY PLAYERS, 2022 222
13.5.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING 223
TABLE 229 LACTIC ACID MARKET: COMPANY APPLICATION FOOTPRINT 223
TABLE 230 LACTIC ACID MARKET: COMPANY REGION FOOTPRINT 223
TABLE 231 POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET: COMPANY APPLICATION FOOTPRINT 224
TABLE 232 POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET: COMPANY REGION FOOTPRINT 224
13.6 LACTIC ACID MARKET: EVALUATION QUADRANT OF STARTUPS/SMES 225
13.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES 225
13.6.2 STARTING BLOCKS 225
13.6.3 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES 225
13.6.4 DYNAMIC COMPANIES 225
FIGURE 57 LACTIC ACID MARKET: EVALUATION QUADRANT OF STARTUPS/SMES 226
13.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING 227
TABLE 233 LACTIC ACID MARKET: DETAILED LIST OF KEY STARTUPS/SMES 227
TABLE 234 LACTIC ACID MARKET: COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING OF STARTUPS/SMES 228
TABLE 235 POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET: COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING OF STARTUPS/SMES 228
13.7 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 228
13.7.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES 228
TABLE 236 LACTIC ACID MARKET: PRODUCT LAUNCHES, 2019–2022 228
TABLE 237 LACTIC ACID MARKET: DEALS, 2019–2022 229
TABLE 238 LACTIC ACID MARKET: OTHERS, 2019–2022 229
14 COMPANY PROFILES 232
(Business Overview, Products/Solutions/Services Offered, Recent Developments, MnM view (Key strengths/Right to win, Strategic choices made, Weakness/competitive threats)*
14.1 KEY PLAYERS 232
14.1.1 CORBION 232
TABLE 239 CORBION: BUSINESS OVERVIEW 232
FIGURE 58 CORBION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 233
TABLE 240 CORBION: PRODUCTS OFFERED 233
TABLE 241 CORBION: OTHERS 235
14.1.2 CARGILL, INCORPORATED 237
TABLE 242 CARGILL, INCORPORATED: BUSINESS OVERVIEW 237
FIGURE 59 CARGILL, INCORPORATED: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 237
TABLE 243 CARGILL, INCORPORATED: PRODUCTS OFFERED 238
TABLE 244 CARGILL, INCORPORATED: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 240
TABLE 245 CARGILL, INCORPORATED: DEALS 240
TABLE 246 CARGILL, INCORPORATED: OTHERS 241
14.1.3 GALACTIC 243
TABLE 247 GALACTIC: BUSINESS OVERVIEW 243
TABLE 248 GALACTIC: PRODUCTS OFFERED 243
TABLE 249 GALACTIC: OTHERS 244
14.1.4 UNITIKA LTD 245
TABLE 250 UNITIKA LTD: BUSINESS OVERVIEW 245
FIGURE 60 UNITIKA LTD: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 245
TABLE 251 UNITIKA LTD: PRODUCTS OFFERED 246
14.1.5 SULZER LTD 247
TABLE 252 SULZER LTD: COMPANY OVERVIEW 247
FIGURE 61 SULZER LTD: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 248
TABLE 253 SULZER LTD: PRODUCT OFFERINGS 248
TABLE 254 SULZER LTD: OTHERS 249
14.1.6 TORAY INDUSTRIES 250
TABLE 255 TORAY INDUSTRIES: COMPANY OVERVIEW 250
FIGURE 62 TORAY INDUSTRIES: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 250
TABLE 256 TORAY INDUSTRIES: PRODUCT OFFERINGS 251
TABLE 257 TORAY INDUSTRIES: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 251
14.1.7 HENAN JINDAN LACTIC ACID TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 252
TABLE 258 HENAN JINDAN LACTIC ACID TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.: BUSINESS OVERVIEW 252
FIGURE 63 HENAN JINDAN LACTIC ACID TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 253
TABLE 259 HENAN JINDAN LACTIC ACID TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD: OTHERS 254
14.1.8 MUSASHINO CHEMICAL LABORATORY, LTD 256
TABLE 260 MUSASHINO CHEMICAL LABORATORY, LTD: BUSINESS OVERVIEW 256
14.1.9 VIGON INTERNATIONAL, LLC 258
TABLE 261 VIGON INTERNATIONAL, LLC: BUSINESS OVERVIEW 258
14.1.10 HENAN XINGHAN BIOTECHNOLOGY CO. LTD 259
TABLE 262 HENAN XINGHAN BIOTECHNOLOGY CO. LTD: BUSINESS OVERVIEW 259
14.1.11 DANIMER SCIENTIFIC 261
TABLE 263 DANIMER SCIENTIFIC: BUSINESS OVERVIEW 261
14.1.12 JUNGBUNZLAUER SUISSE AG 262
TABLE 264 JUNGBUNZLAUER SUISSE AG: BUSINESS OVERVIEW 262
14.1.13 FOODCHEM INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 264
TABLE 265 FOODCHEM INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION: BUSINESS OVERVIEW 264
14.1.14 VAISHNAVI BIO TECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 265
TABLE 266 VAISHNAVI BIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED: BUSINESS OVERVIEW 265
14.1.15 SPECTRUM CHEMICAL 266
TABLE 267 SPECTRUM CHEMICAL: BUSINESS OVERVIEW 266
14.1.16 GODAVARI BIOREFINERIES LTD 268
TABLE 268 GODAVARI BIO-REFINERIES LTD: BUSINESS OVERVIEW 268
14.1.17 PROAGRO GMBH 269
TABLE 269 PROAGRO GMBH: BUSINESS OVERVIEW 269
14.1.18 QINGDAO ABEL TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD 270
14.1.19 ABMCOMPOSITE 270
14.1.20 JIAAN BIOTECH 271
*Details on Business Overview, Products/Solutions/Services Offered, Recent Developments, MnM view (Key strengths/Right to win, Strategic choices made, Weakness/competitive threats)* might not be captured in case of unlisted companies.
15 ADJACENT & RELATED MARKETS 272
15.1 INTRODUCTION 272
15.2 LIMITATIONS 272
15.3 BIOPLASTICS & BIOPOLYMERS MARKET 272
15.3.1 MARKET DEFINITION 272
TABLE 270 BIOPLASTICS & BIOPOLYMERS: DEFINITION 273
15.3.2 MARKET OVERVIEW 274
15.3.3 BIOPLASTICS & BIOPOLYMERS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE 274
TABLE 271 BIOPLASTICS & BIOPOLYMERS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2018–2021 (KT) 275
TABLE 272 BIOPLASTICS & BIOPOLYMERS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2022–2027 (KT) 276
TABLE 273 BIOPLASTICS & BIOPOLYMERS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2018–2021 (USD MILLION) 277
TABLE 274 BIOPLASTICS & BIOPOLYMERS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2022–2027 (USD MILLION) 278
15.3.4 BIOPLASTICS & BIOPOLYMERS MARKET, BY REGION 278
TABLE 275 BIOPLASTICS & BIOPOLYMERS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2021 (KILOTON) 279
TABLE 276 BIOPLASTICS & BIOPOLYMERS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022–2027 (KILOTON) 279
TABLE 277 BIOPLASTICS & BIOPOLYMERS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2021 (USD MILLION) 279
TABLE 278 BIOPLASTICS & BIOPOLYMERS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022–2027 (USD MILLION) 280
15.4 ORGANIC ACID MARKET 280
15.4.1 MARKET DEFINITION 280
15.4.2 MARKET OVERVIEW 280
15.4.3 ORGANIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION 280
TABLE 279 ORGANIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2015–2022 (USD MILLION) 281
TABLE 280 ORGANIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2015–2022 (KT) 281
15.4.4 ORGANIC ACID MARKET, BY REGION 281
TABLE 281 ORGANIC ACID MARKET, BY REGION, 2015–2022 (USD MILLION) 281
TABLE 282 ORGANIC ACID MARKET, BY REGION, 2015–2022 (KT) 282
16 APPENDIX 283
16.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 283
16.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 289
16.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS 291
16.4 RELATED REPORTS 291
16.5 AUTHOR DETAILS 292
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