Polylacticacid (PLA) - Strategic Insights on Growth Opportunities & Market Potential by 2016
Poly lactic acid is a transparent plastic made of natural resources. The manufacturing of PLA includes the fermentation process of corn and other raw materials such as sugar, maize, beets and rice to produce lactic acid which is further polymerized to produce Poly lactic acid (PLA). The global PLA (Poly lactic acid) market has been witnessing significant growth in recent times. This is primarily due to factors such as renewability, ease of production and potential applications across various segments.Source: Polylacticacid MarketThe global PLA market was estimated to be over 250 thousand metric tonnes in 2010 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.83% for the period from 2011 to 2016. One of the key applications of PLA, on account of its biodegradable nature is the production of PLA plastics. These plastics offer a green alternative to petrochemical plastics and play a critical role in reducing plastic waste.
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The market for PLA is being driven by increased sustainability and reduced dependence on oil based products. The products produced using Polylactic acid includes packaging films, cups which have important applications in food services market. Cost competitiveness is a major concern for market participants along with durability issues which hamper penetration of PLA in packaging applications involving high temperature. Key market participants include Natureworks LLC (U.S), Purac (Netherlands), Pyramid Bioplastics (Germany) and so on.
The report segments by geography such as North America Europe, Asia-Pacific and rest of World . Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2011 through 2016.Information contained in the report includes market sizes, revenue forecasts, value chain, market & product trends, feedstock analysis ,price trends , cost analysis and regulations. Competitive information includes market shares of leading producers, key developments, strategy deployed to win, M&A's and profiles of leading manufacturers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 KEY TAKE AWAYS
1.2 REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.3 STAKEHOLDERS
1.4 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3 MARKET OVERVIEW
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Global Lactic acid production, by geography
3.3 Global PLA market drivers
3.4 Global PLA market restraints
3.5 PLA industry challenges and their impact
3.6 Opportunities in Global PLA market
3.7Porter’s Five Force Analysis
3.8 cost analysis
3.9 Raw Materials analysis
3.10 Patents analysis
4 Global PLA market by raw material type (2011-2016)
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Global PLA market
4.3 Global PLA market by source
4.3.1 Corn Starch
4.3.2 Tapioca
4.3.3 Sugarcane
4.3.7 Others
4.4 Global PLA market by applications (2011-2016)
4.4.1 Packaging
4.4.2.1 Rigid Packaging
4.4.2.2 Loose fill packaging
4.4.2.3 Compost bags
4.4.2.4 Others
4.4.2 Agriculture
4.4.3 Medical
4.4.4 Electronics
4.4.5 Transportation
4.4.6 Textiles
4.4.6 New and Potential applications in future
5 Geographical analysis
5.1 North American PLA market (2011-2016)
5.1.2 North American PLA market by raw materials
5.1.2.1 Corn Starch
5.1.2.2 Tapioca
5.1.2.3 Sugarcane
5.1.2.4 Others
5.1.3 North American PLA market by Applications
5.1.3.1 Packaging
5.1.3.2 Agriculture
5.1.3.3 Electronics
5.1.3.4 Transportation
5.1.3.5 Others
5.1.4 Regulatory & environmental analysis
5.2 European PLA market (2011-2016)
5.2.1 European PLA market by raw materials
5.2.2.1 Corn Starch
5.2.2.2 Tapioca
5.2.2.3 Sugarcane
5.2.2.4 Others
5.2.3 European PLA market by Applications
5.2.3.1 Packaging
5.2.3.2 Agriculture
5.2.3.3 Electronics
5.2.3.4 Transportation
5.2.3.5 Others
5.2.4 Regulatory & environmental analysis
5.3 Asia Pacific PLA market (2011-2016)
5.3.1 Asia Pacific PLA market by raw materials
5.3.2.1 Corn Starch
5.3.2.2 Tapioca
5.3.2.3 Sugarcane
5.3.2.4 Others
5.3.3 Asia Pacific PLA market by Applications
5.3.3.1 Packaging
5.3.3.2 Agriculture
5.3.3.3 Electronics
5.3.3.4 Transportation
5.3.3.5 Others
5.3.4 Regulatory & environmental analysis
5.4 RoW PLA market
