Global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament market size is predicted to grow from US$ 211 million in 2025 to US$ 371 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.9% from 2025 to 2031.

PLA filament is a thermoplastic polymer made strictly from renewable resources. Poly Lactic Acid (PLA), is generated from biodegradable material like cornstarch, potato starch, sugarcane and tapioca roots, and has a smooth, shiny appearance.

Biodegradability and Environmental Sustainability: PLA is derived from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugarcane, making it a biodegradable and environmentally friendly option. As sustainability becomes a crucial concern, the demand for eco-friendly PLA filament grows.

Reduced Environmental Impact: The manufacturing process of PLA filament produces fewer greenhouse gases compared to traditional plastics, contributing to a reduced environmental footprint. This aspect attracts environmentally conscious consumers and industries.

Wide Range of Applications: PLA filament is versatile and can be used in various applications, including prototyping, product modeling, educational projects, consumer goods, packaging, and medical devices. Its versatility and compatibility with different 3D printers drive its adoption.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament sales for 2025 through 2031. With Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament 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) Filament industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament 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) Filament 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) Filament market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament 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) Filament.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
1.75 MM
3 MM or 2.85 MM

Segmentation by Application:
Food Packaging
House Hold Items
Healthcare
Automotive
Others

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.
BASF
ColorFabb
NatureWorks
Total Corbion
Toray
Dutch Filaments (Mitsubishi Chemical)
MakerBot Industries
Polymaker
KIMYA (ARMOR)
Reprapper Tech
3D Platform
HATCHBOX 3D
COEX
Matter3D
MatterHackers
Fillamentum
Prusament
Shenzhen Esun
Eryone 3D
Amolen
Sunlu
Paramount
FormFutura
Overture 3D
ReprapWorld
ProtoPlant
Torwell Technologies
Ultimaker
HISUN
Shanghai Tong-Jie-Liang Biomaterials

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament market?

What factors are driving Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Polylactic Acid (PLA) Filament break out by Type, by Application?

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