Lactic Acid: Market Research Report

February 2018 | 215 pages | ID: LC16531FD5DEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Lactic Acid in Metric Tons by the following End Use Segments: Food and Beverages, Biodegradable Polymers, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 29 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Corbion Purac
• Galactic S.A.
• Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Co., Ltd.
• Jungbunzlauer AG
• Musashino Chemical Laboratory, Ltd.
• NatureWorks LLC

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET OVERVIEW

A Primer
Lactic Acid Market Poised for Phenomenal Growth
PLA Manufacture: The Largest End-use Market of Lactic Acid

Table 1. Worldwide Bioplastics Market by End-Use Application (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Consumption for Packaging, Consumer Products, Automotive, Construction, Textiles, Agriculture, Electronics, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. Global Bioplastics Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Capacity by Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Food & Beverage: A Major Consumer of Lactic Acid

Table 3. Lactic Acid Demand in the Global Food Industry (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption by End-Use Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. World Acidulants Market by Type (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Adipic Acid, Fumaric Acid and Gluconic Acid (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Competitive Landscape

Table 5. Worldwide Lactic Acid Market by Leading Manufacturer (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Production Capacities for Corbion Purac, NatureWorks, Galactic, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. MARKET DYNAMICS

EU Permit for Lactic Acid Decontaminant in Bovine Carcasses Opens Doors for US Meat Exporters
Need to Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuel: A Major Influencing Factor

Table 6. Worldwide Production of Bio-based Chemicals by Type (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Production Capacities for Fatty Acids, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Fatty Alcohols, Lactic Acid, Furfural, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Green Image and Strong Chemical Properties Fuels Demand for PLA Resins

Table 7. Average Biomass Content in Select Renewable Polymers

PLA Market Remains Relatively Consolidated
Bioplastics Producers Come Under Fire for Undermining Food Production
Manufacturers Strive to Overcome Shortcomings of PLA Resins
Trend towards Green Packaging: Opportunities for Lactic Acid Market
Technological Developments Create Opportunities for Market Growth
Efforts Underway to Develop End-Life Solution for PLA Products
Increasing Demand for Greener Cosmetic Chemicals Favors Lactic Acid Market
Lactic Acid Derivatives Gain Traction in Booming Green Solvents Market
Fermentation Remains Primary Production Process
New Raw Materials Being Explored for Production of Lactic Acid

3. GLOBAL POLYLACTIC ACID (PLA) MARKET

Sales and Production Capacity
Regional Insights
Future Outlook
Major Restraints
Key Players

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

5. LACTIC ACID AND POLYLACTIC ACID TRADE STATISTICS

Table 9. Leading Exporters of Lactic Acid Worldwide (2015 & 2016): Export Value in US$ Thousands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. Leading Importers of Lactic Acid Worldwide (2015 & 2016): Import Value in US$ Thousands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. Leading Exporters of Polylactic Acid (in Primary Forms) (2015 & 2016): Export Value in US$ Thousands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. Leading Importers of Polylactic Acid (in Primary Forms) (2015 & 2016): Import Value in US$ Thousands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. RESEARCH ADVANCEMENTS

Researchers Explore Novel Applications of HePS from Lactic Acid Bacteria (Global)
Immuno-Stimulant
Antioxidant
Cryoprotectant
Prebiotic Activity
Viscosifier
Potential Applications of HePS from Lactic Acid Bacteria
Researchers Develop Modified PLA to Replace Polypropylene in Food Packaging (Europe)

7. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS

Haydale Launches Graphene-enhanced PLA Filaments for 3D Printing
NatureWorks Introduces Ingeo 3D860 – a New PLA Formulation for 3D Printing Filament Providing High Impact Strength and Heat Resistance
Corbion Purac Launches PLA Resin from Second Generation Feedstocks
Corbion Purac Introduces PURAC UltraPure, a Unique, High-Quality grade L-Lactic Acid at the In-Cosmetics Exhibition in Barcelona.

8. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Total Corbion PLA Launches its Operations to Produce and Market Poly Lactic Acid Polymers
Corbion and Kraton Receives First European Certification for Bio-based Products
Total Partners with Corbion to Develop Bioplastics
Corbion invests in 75 kTpa PLA plant in Thailand.
NatureWorks Launches $1 Million Lab to Research and Develop Commercial Scale Methane to Lactic Acid Fermentation
Corbion’s Second Plant Receives Approval to Produce L-Lactic Acid under Biocidal products Regulation in Europe
Dutch Firm Corbion Acquires Lactic Acid Business of Malladi Specialties
Corbion and MedinCell Enters into Joint Venture to Supply PEG (polyethyleneglycol) and PLA (polylactic acid) Based Co-polymers
Corbion Acquires Lactic Acid Business from Archer Daniels Midland

9. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

Corbion Purac (The Netherlands)
Galactic S. A. (Belgium)
Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Co., Ltd. (China)
Jungbunzlauer AG (Switzerland)
Musashino Chemical Laboratory, Ltd. (Japan)
NatureWorks LLC (USA)

10. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 13. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. World Historic Review for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. World 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid in Personal Care by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. World Historic Review for Lactic Acid in Personal Care by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. World 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid in Personal Care by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. 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 & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. World Historic Review for Lactic Acid in Biodegradable Plastics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. World 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid in Biodegradable Plastics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid in Food & Beverage by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. World Historic Review for Lactic Acid in Food & Beverage by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. World 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid in Food & Beverage by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid in Pharmaceutical by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. World Historic Review for Lactic Acid in Pharmaceutical by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. World 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid in Pharmaceutical by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid in Other End-Use Segments by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. World Historic Review for Lactic Acid in Other End-Use Segments by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. World 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid in Other End-Use Segments by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. World Historic Review for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. World 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
United States Maintains Position as Leading Consumer of Lactic Acid
Trade Statistics

Table 34. The US Exports of Lactic Acid, Its Salts and Esters (2015 & 2016): Export Value in US$ by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. The US Imports of Lactic Acid, Its Salts and Esters (2015 & 2016): Import Value in US$ by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36. The US Exports of Polylactic Acid (in Primary Forms) (2015 & 2016): Export Value in US$ by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. The US Imports of Polylactic Acid (in Primary Forms) (2015 & 2016): Import Value in US$ by Origin Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Introduction
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 38. The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. The US Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40. The US 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Trade Statistics

Table 41. Canadian Exports of Lactic Acid, Its Salts and Esters (2015): Export Value in US$ by Destination Country

Table 42. Canadian Exports of Lactic Acid, Its Salts and Esters (2016): Export Value in US$ by Destination Country

Table 43. Canadian Imports of Lactic Acid, Its Salts and Esters (2015): Import Value in US$ by Origin Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44. Canadian Imports of Lactic Acid, Its Salts and Esters (2016): Import Value in US$ by Origin Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45. Canadian Imports of Polylactic Acid (in Primary Forms) (2015 & 2016): Import Value in US$ by Origin Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46. Canadian Exports of Polylactic Acid (in Primary Forms) (2015 & 2016): Export Value in US$ by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 47. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48. Canadian Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Japan to Emerge as the World’s Leading Bioplastics Market
Select Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 50. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51. Japanese Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52. Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Lactic Acid Market Exhibits Moderate Growth Rate
EU Permits Use of Lactic Acid Decontaminants in Bovine Carcasses
Trade Statistics

Table 53. EU-28 Imports of Polylactic Acid (2015 and 2016): Import Value in US$ by Origin Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54. EU-28 Exports of Polylactic Acid (2015 and 2016): Export Value in US$ by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics

Table 55. 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 Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 56. European Historic Review for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57. European 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59. European Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60. European 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

Market Analysis

Table 61. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62. French Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63. French 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

Market Analysis

Table 64. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65. German Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66. German 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. ITALY

Market Analysis

Table 67. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68. Italian Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69. Italian 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
Opportunities Rife for Lactic Acid Producers in Personal Care Market
Biopolymers Gain Traction in the UK
Biowastes Find Favor among Chemical Manufacturers
Product Launch
B. Market Analytics

Table 70. The UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 71. The UK Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72. The UK 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4E. SPAIN

A. Market Analysis
Product Launch
B. Market Analytics

Table 73. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 74. Spanish Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 75. Spanish 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4F. RUSSIA

Market Analysis

Table 76. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 77. Russian Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 78. Russian 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4G. REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Product Launch
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 79. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 80. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 81. Rest of Europe 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Lactic Acid Market to Experience Fastest Growth Rate
Asia to Overtake North America as World’s Top PLA Producer
Asia-Pacific Spearheads Growth in the Global Renewable Chemicals Market
B. Market Analytics

Table 82. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region - China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 83. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region - China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 84. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 85. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 86. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 87. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5A. CHINA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Demand for Green Products Drives Market Growth
China – A High Potential Production Center for Bioplastics
Trade Statistics

Table 88. CHINA Exports & Imports of Lactic Acid, its Salts & Esters (In US$ Thousands): 2016 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Select Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 89. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 90. Chinese Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 91. Chinese 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5B. INDIA

A. Market Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 92. Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 93. Indian Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 94. Indian 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5C. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 95. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 96. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 97. Rest of Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. THE MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

A. Market Analysis
Africa
B. Market Analytics

Table 98. The Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 99. The Middle East & Africa Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 100. The Middle East & Africa 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. LATIN AMERICA

Market Analysis

Table 101. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region - Brazil, and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 102. Latin American Historic Review for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region - Brazil, and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 103. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Brazil, and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 104. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 105. Latin American Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 106. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7A. BRAZIL

Market Analysis

Table 107. Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 108. Brazilian Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 109. Brazilian 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7B. REST OF LATIN AMERICA

Market Analysis

Table 110. Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 111. Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 112. Rest of Latin America 14-Year Perspective for Lactic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Personal Care, Biodegradable Plastics, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Other Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 29 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 31)
The United States (6)
Japan (4)
Europe (14)
  Germany (4)
  The United Kingdom (2)
  Italy (1)
  Rest of Europe (7)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (7)