Global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic Market Growth 2025-2031
Description
The global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic market size is predicted to grow from US$ 1182 million in 2025 to US$ 1469 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2025 to 2031.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Polylactic Acid, also called PLA, is a bioplastic derived from renewable plant sources, such as starch and sugar.
The increasing global focus on sustainability, environmental regulations, and consumer preferences for eco-friendly products is a major driver for polylactic acid demand. polylactic acid is biodegradable, compostable, and derived from renewable sources (like corn starch or sugarcane), positioning it as an alternative to traditional petroleum-based polylactic acidstics. Many governments are introducing stringent regulations to reduce polylactic acidstic waste, promoting the use of biodegradable materials like polylactic acid. For instance, bans on single-use polylactic acidstics and incentives for using bio-based materials help fuel polylactic acid market growth.
The packaging industry is one of the largest consumers of polylactic acid due to its biodegradability and compostability. Food packaging, in particular, benefits from polylactic acid'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 polylactic acid, making it competitive with conventional polylactic acidstics in various applications. Continuous R&D into enhanced polylactic acid 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.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic sales for 2025 through 2031. With Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Injection Molding Grade
Film Grade
Sheet Grade
Fiber Grade
Other
Segmentation by Application:
Tableware and Utensils
Food and Beverage Packaging
Electronics and Electrical Appliances
Medical Care
3D Printing Consumables
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
NatureWorks
Total Corbion
BEWiSynbra
Toray
Futerro
Sulzer
Unitika
Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials
Shanghai Tong-Jie-Liang
Anhui BBCA Biochemical
COFCO Biotechnology
PLIITH Biotechnology
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic market?
What factors are driving Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Polylactic Acid, also called PLA, is a bioplastic derived from renewable plant sources, such as starch and sugar.
The increasing global focus on sustainability, environmental regulations, and consumer preferences for eco-friendly products is a major driver for polylactic acid demand. polylactic acid is biodegradable, compostable, and derived from renewable sources (like corn starch or sugarcane), positioning it as an alternative to traditional petroleum-based polylactic acidstics. Many governments are introducing stringent regulations to reduce polylactic acidstic waste, promoting the use of biodegradable materials like polylactic acid. For instance, bans on single-use polylactic acidstics and incentives for using bio-based materials help fuel polylactic acid market growth.
The packaging industry is one of the largest consumers of polylactic acid due to its biodegradability and compostability. Food packaging, in particular, benefits from polylactic acid'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 polylactic acid, making it competitive with conventional polylactic acidstics in various applications. Continuous R&D into enhanced polylactic acid 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.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic sales for 2025 through 2031. With Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Injection Molding Grade
Film Grade
Sheet Grade
Fiber Grade
Other
Segmentation by Application:
Tableware and Utensils
Food and Beverage Packaging
Electronics and Electrical Appliances
Medical Care
3D Printing Consumables
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
NatureWorks
Total Corbion
BEWiSynbra
Toray
Futerro
Sulzer
Unitika
Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials
Shanghai Tong-Jie-Liang
Anhui BBCA Biochemical
COFCO Biotechnology
PLIITH Biotechnology
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic market?
What factors are driving Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
112 Pages
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bioplastic by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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