Global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Analysis 2022
The Global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market is expected to reach $2.56 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 14.2% from 2021 to 2028. Polylactic acid (PLA) material is derived from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugar cane. PLA is relatively cheap with several beneficial mechanical properties compared to other biodegradable polymers, which has made it a popular material.
Factors such as rising demand for flexible packaging, increasing need for packaged foods, snacks, and ready-to-eat meals, among others are driving the growth of the market. However, fluctuation in raw material prices is restraining the growth of the market.
Based on application, the rigid thermoforms segment is going to have a lucrative growth during the forecast period which can be attributed to as PLA is a potentially recyclable material, it is gaining market share in the rigid thermoforming segment and rigid packaging is made from paper or fiberboard/paperboard materials. This type of packaging is primarily used in the food packaging and medical industries.
The key vendors mentioned are Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Co., Ltd., Total Corbion PLA, Supla, BBCA Biotech, NatureWorks, Musashino Chemical Laboratory, Ltd., Jiangxi Keyuan Bio-Material Co., Ltd., Shanghai Tong-Jie-Liang Biomaterials Co., Ltd., Futerro, Evonik Industries AG, Dow Inc., COFCO, BASF SE and Sulzer.
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