Lactic Acid: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Lactic Acid in Metric Tons by the following End Use Segments: Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives, and Other Applications. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 31 companies including many key and niche players such as Archer Daniels Midland Company, CSM N.V., PURAC, Galactic S.A., Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Co. Ltd., Musashino Chemical Laboratory, Ltd., and Musashino Chemical (China) Co., Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
Contents
1.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONSStudy Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Cosmetic Products
Biodegradable Plastics
Food Additives
Snacks, Beverages & Confectionaries
Other Emerging Applications
2.MARKET OVERVIEW
A Quick Primer
Current & Future Analysis
By Region
By End-Use Segment
Biodegradable Plastics: A Rapidly Emerging End-Use Market
Polylactide (PLA): A Key Biodegradable Polymer
Demand for Lactic Acid-Based Biopolymers On the Rise
Technological Developments Infuse Vigor Into the Market
Table 1: Lactic Acid Production & Costs Forecasts for the Year 2015
3.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Building Block for Polylactide
Lactic Acid Producing Microorganisms
Uses of Lactic Acid
Lactic Acid for Nutritional Fortification
Role of Lactic Acid in Enhancing Flavors
Major End Use Applications
Cosmetic Products
Biodegradable Plastics
Food Preservatives
Food Products
Snacks, Beverages & Confectionaries - Applications Galore
Emerging Applications
Lactic Acid Vis-À-Vis Developmental Applications
Lactic Acid Bacteria – Potential Uses in Oral Medication
4.RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Lactic Acid Not the Culprit for Muscle Fatigue
Kansas State University Develops Meat Treatment Process Using Lactic Acid
Yakult’s Discovery: Milk Containing Lactic Acid Prevents Cancer
Tsukada Milk Develops Fermented Milk Product
Lactic Acid helps to Battle Against Hay Fever
Lactic Acid reduces Pathogens in Food
Lactic Acid fights Mycotoxin
Genetically Engineered Lactic-Acid Bacteria helps to make Biodegradable Plastic
Lactic Acid finds New Source
B-LC-20 to fight Listeria
5.TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS/ BREAKTHROUGHS
Chr Hansen Develops Cardi-04 Bacteria
Suntory Discovers New Lactic Acid Bacterium
Microorganisms for Lactic Acid Manufacturing – Promoting Biodiversity
Xinte Science and Technology Development Co Develops New Technology
6.LACTIC ACID & LACTIC ACID BASED PRODUCT INNOVATIONS
Yakult Launches Medicated Apacoat S.E.h Toothpaste
Yakult Expands Revecy Skin Care Portfolio
Purac Unveils Purac Fit Plus
EM Japan Launches Shizen No Chikara EMW
Zukay Live Foods Launches First Line of Probiotic Condiments
Procyte Launches Facial Peel Kit
7.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/LAUNCHES IN RECENT PAST- A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Doak Dermatologics Introduces Two New Products
Purac Brings up Fresh Solutions for PLA Bio-Plastic Industry
Rapross Pharma Introduces Cefirap
3M INTRODUCES TEAT DIP CONCENTRATE
CALPIS Launches Calorie-Free Beverage
Nomura Milk brings in GABA Enriched Yogurt
Kagome to Introduce Lactobacillus-based Drink
Yakult Introduces Intestinal Remedy
Kagome Launches Bifidus & Collagen Yogurt Drink
Calpis copies Breast Milk
Denka Seiken prepares to detect Lactic Acid Bacteria
Kagome Introduces Anti-aging Drink
JPMS Brings in Moisture Mist
8.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
CSM Acquires Remaining Stake in Joint Venture from Cargill
Yakult Honsha to Establish New Plant in US
Prayon Acquires Stake in THT
Purac and Sulzer Collaborate
Sanofi-aventis Secures FDA Approval for Sculptra Aesthetic
Myriant to Establish New Biorefinery Facility
Symrise Takes Over Hansen Flavours Business
Taisho Pharmaceuticals Takes Over Biofermin
Nitrokemia to Establish New Lactic Acid Plant
CIAC and Zhejiang Hisun Group Collaborate
Purac Unveils Lactic Acid Factory
9.CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST- A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Purac Takes Over Meat Lactates Business from Wilke Resources
Purac to Shut Down Lactic Acid Facilities in Europe
Japanese Researchers Develop Lactobacillus Pentosus Composition
Nitrokemia Partners with NordBioChem to Build a New Plant
Integrated Genomics and Arla Ink a Collaboration Agreement
BASF & OrganoBalance Identify Friendly bacteria for Personal Care Products
Purac Increases Sales Price of Lactic Acid
Chr Hansen Expands Lactic Acid Cultures Facility in Germany
Integrated Genomics and Chr. Hansen in a Gene Sequencing Agreement
B&G Plans to Expand Lactic Acid Capacity
CSM’s Strategy for Optimization
Calpis Plans to Heighten Overseas Sales
JMB—A Joint Venture Company
Uhde Inventa-Fischer to Setup New Plant for Harbin Weilida
ATB to Produce Biodegradable Plastics from Lactic Acid
Cargill Purchases Stake in Cargill Dow LLC
Cargill’s Corn-based Plastic Company’s Name Change
Ramatex BHD Incorporates New Company
Purac Sets up Lactic Acid Plant in Thailand
Galactic Hikes Lactic Acid Prices
Purac Raises Lactic Acid Prices
Purac’s High Imports of Lactic acid to Japan
Calpis Forays into China
Urex, BioGaia and Chr. Hansen Comes Together
Harbin Instigates PLA Plant
Valio Permits Yili to use LGG
10.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Archer Daniels Midland Company (US)
CSM N.V. (The Netherlands)
PURAC (The Netherlands)
Galactic S.A. (Belgium)
Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Co., Ltd. (China)
Musashino Chemical Laboratory, Ltd. (Japan)
Musashino Chemical (China) Co., Ltd. (China)
11.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 3: World Historic Review for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4: World 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid in Cosmetic Products by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: World Historic Review for Lactic Acid in Cosmetic Products by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7: World 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid in Cosmetic Products by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid in Biodegradable Plastics by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9: World Historic Review for Lactic Acid in Biodegradable Plastics by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10: World 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid in Biodegradable Plastics by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid in Food Additives by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12: World Historic Review for Lactic Acid in Food Additives by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13: World 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid in Food Additives by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid in Other Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15: World Historic Review for Lactic Acid in Other Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: World 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid in Other Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
12.THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Prices Show Signs of Stabilizing
Import & Export Statistics
Table 17: US Lactic Acid (Including Salts & Esters) Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Country for Canada, Mexico, Israel, Japan, China, Ireland, Germany, Taiwan, Russia, UK, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: US Polylactic Acid (In Primary Form) Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Country for Taiwan, Netherlands, South Korea, Japan, Canada, Italy, China, Mexico, Belgium, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19: US Lactic Acid (Including Salts & Esters) Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country for Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, China, Japan, Belgium, Germany, Brazil, India, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20: US Polylactic Acid (In Primary Form) Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country for Netherlands, Canada, Japan, UK, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 21: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22: US Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23: US 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13.CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Trade Statistics
Table 24: Canadian Lactic Acid (Including Salts & Esters) Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Country for US, Netherlands, Malaysia and Germany (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25: Canadian Lactic Acid (Including Salts & Esters) Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country for US, Malaysia, Netherlands, China, Spain, Germany, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26: Canadian Polylactic Acid (In Primary Form) Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country for US, Italy, Netherlands, Thailand and Norway (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 27: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 28: Canadian Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14.JAPAN
Market Analysis
Table 30: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31: Japanese Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 32: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15.EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
By Region
By End-Use Segment
B. Market Analytics
Table 33: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 34: European Historic Review for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 35: European 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 36: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 37: European Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 38: European 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15 A.FRANCE
Market Analysis
Table 39: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40: French Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 41: French 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15 B.GERMANY
Market Analysis
Table 42: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 43: German Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 44: German 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15 C.ITALY
Market Analysis
Table 45: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 46: Italian Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 47: Italian 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15 D.THE UNITED KINGDOM
Market Analysis
Table 48: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 49: UK Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 50: UK 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15 E.SPAIN
Market Analysis
Table 51: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 52: Spanish Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 53: Spanish 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15 F.RUSSIA
Market Analysis
Table 54: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 55: Russian Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 56: Russian 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15 G.REST OF EUROPE
Market Analysis
Table 57: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 58: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 59: Rest of Europe 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16.ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Production Scenario in the Recent Past
Table 60: Lactic Acid Market in China (2007): Production of Lactic Acid in Tones by Leading Manufacturers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 61: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 62: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 63: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
17.MIDDLE EAST
Market Analysis
Table 64: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 65: Middle East Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 66: Middle East 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
18.LATIN AMERICA
Market Analysis
Table 67: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 68: Latin America Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 69: Latin America 11-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Cosmetic Products, Biodegradable Plastics, Food Additives and Other Applications Markets for Years 2005, 2010 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Competitive Landscape
Total Companies Profiled: 31 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 33)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States5
Japan
Europe10
The United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)11
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