Global Poly (DL-lactic) Acid Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Poly (DL-lactic) Acid market size was valued at US$ 3.7 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 6.1 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.7% during review period.

PLA , derived from lactic acid, is a biobased and biodegradable polymer made from annually renewable resources, offering a reduced carbon footprint versus many traditional plastics.

PDLLA is created by polymerizing a mixture of both L-lactic acid and D-lactic acid. A 1:1 ratio of both isomers is typically used, the degree of crystallinity of the final polymer can be altered by tweaking with this ratio. In general, however, PDLLA is less crystalline and more amorphous than its PLLA and PDLA counterparts.

Polylactide (Poly(lactic acid), PLA) is polymer obtained by the ring-opening polymerization of lactide (cyclic dimer of lactic acid) as monomer. Since lactide has 3 optical isomer as L-lactide, D-lactide, and DL-lactide, the polymers obtained from L-lactide, D-lactide, and DL-lactide are abbreviated to PLLA, PDLA, and PDLLA, respectively. The chemical properties of L-lactide and D-lactide are the same while their steric structures are different, PLLA polymer and PDLA polymer have the same characteristics. On the other hand, PDLLA polymer has sterically different structure with PLLA and PDLA polymers, so that the polymer shows the different characteristics with those polymers.

Production of DL-lactic acid is small globally, so is the PDLLA. PDLLA is totally different with the industrial PLA, which is mainly used in consumer goods, fibers, food service ware and 3D-printing, etc. The PDLLA industry is still in the infant stage and manufacturers are dedicated to expanding their PDLLA business. Impacted by the technology barrier, there are only a few producers currently in the high concentrated industry with small size. Musashino Chemical Laboratory, located in Japan, is the largest producer of PDLLA with advanced technology.

One of the largest drivers for PDLLA is its wide application in the biomedical field. PDLLA is biocompatible and biodegradable, making it an excellent material for use in resorbable medical devices such as surgical sutures, bone fixation screws, and tissue engineering scaffolds. The polymer gradually degrades in the body, eliminating the need for a second surgery to remove implants.The global increase in healthcare spending is driving demand for advanced biocompatible materials like PDLLA. As healthcare systems invest more in innovative treatments, the demand for PDLLA-based products rises.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Poly (DL-lactic) Acid market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Poly (DL-lactic) Acid market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (G), and average selling prices (US$/g), 2020-2031

Global Poly (DL-lactic) Acid market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (G), and average selling prices (US$/g), 2020-2031

Global Poly (DL-lactic) Acid market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (G), and average selling prices (US$/g), 2020-2031

Global Poly (DL-lactic) Acid market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (G), and ASP (US$/g), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Poly (DL-lactic) Acid

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Poly (DL-lactic) Acid market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Musashino Chemical Laboratory, BMG, Polysciences, Dikang Biomedical, Haishan Technology, Shenzhen Polymtek, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Poly (DL-lactic) Acid market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
0.18-0.5 dL/g
0.5-1.0 dL/g
Above 1.0 dL/g

Market segment by Application
Medical Devices and Coating
Cosmetics
Others

Major players covered
Musashino Chemical Laboratory
BMG
Polysciences
Dikang Biomedical
Haishan Technology
Shenzhen Polymtek

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Poly (DL-lactic) Acid product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Poly (DL-lactic) Acid, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Poly (DL-lactic) Acid from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Poly (DL-lactic) Acid competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Poly (DL-lactic) Acid breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Poly (DL-lactic) Acid market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Poly (DL-lactic) Acid.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Poly (DL-lactic) Acid sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.