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乳酸：市場佔有率分析、產業趨勢、統計數據、成長預測（2025-2030）

Lactic Acid - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2025 - 2030)
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簡介目錄

預計乳酸市場將從 2025 年的 36.3 億美元成長到 2030 年的 53 億美元，複合年成長率為 7.89%。

乳酸市場-IMG1

市場擴張主要受生物分解性塑膠、醫藥輔料和工業清潔劑等領域應用範圍擴大的驅動。生物分解性塑膠產業的發展主要受環境問題和傳統塑膠監管日益嚴格的推動。在醫藥領域，乳酸是藥物製劑和控制釋放系統的關鍵成分。在工業清洗領域，乳酸因其抗菌性能和環境友善性而被廣泛應用。在3D列印領域，乳酸基材料具有優異的機械性能和生物相容性。該行業透過垂直整合、多元化的原料來源和製程最佳化來保持競爭力，使製造商能夠有效應對原料價格波動。這包括採用先進的發酵技術、高效的純化製程以及在整個價值鏈上建立策略夥伴關係關係。

全球乳酸市場趨勢與洞察

PLA主導的生物分解性塑膠需求

乳酸從食品添加劑向聚合物前驅物的轉變正在推動市場顯著成長，其中聚乳酸 (PLA) 的應用對整體市場複合年成長率 (CAGR) 貢獻良好。 NatureWorks 在泰國投資 6 億美元興建的工廠計劃於 2025 年投入商業營運，該工廠將乳酸生產、丙交酯合成和 PLA 聚合整合於同一設施中，正是這一轉變的典範。該工廠的一體化模式旨在最佳化生產效率並降低營運成本。歐盟的《一次性塑膠指令》要求在某些包裝應用中使用可生物分解的替代品，為 PLA 的應用創造了有利的法規結構，進而促進了市場成長。阿拉伯聯合大公國生物技術公司 (Emirates Biotech) 計劃在阿拉伯聯合大公國建造的工廠預計將成為全球最大的 PLA 工廠，這標誌著中東地區對該市場的投資不斷增加，並凸顯了該地區對永續材料生產的承諾。 PLA 技術在 3D 列印耗材和醫療設備領域的拓展正在擴大市場潛力，為製造業和醫療保健應用提供創新解決方案。聚左旋乳酸（PLA）獲美國食品藥物管理局（FDA）核准用於臉部脂肪減少治療，證明了其在高價值醫療領域的廣泛應用和安全性。完善的法律規範、持續的技術進步以及不斷提升的生產能力，共同推動PLA成為2030年前乳酸市場成長的關鍵驅動力，再形成產業格局，並為永續材料解決方案創造新的機會。

食品和飲料防腐劑及調味劑的應用

食品飲料產業仍然是乳酸最大的終端市場，這得益於消費者對潔淨標示產品和天然防腐方法的需求不斷成長。美國食品藥物管理局（FDA）已將乳酸認定為「公認安全」（GRAS），其使用限制僅限於良好生產規範（GMP），這為食品生產商提供了關於產品配方、安全合規和品管措施的全面監管指導。美國）的研究證實了乳酸對沙門氏菌的有效性，在對照試驗中證明了其病原體減少率，從而拓展了乳酸的應用範圍，使其不再局限於傳統的乳製品發酵過程。乳酸的抗菌特性已在各種食品基質中得到廣泛證實，尤其是在肉類和家禽加工環境中。歐洲食品安全局（EFSA）建議使用濃度為2-5%的乳酸對牛胴體進行消毒，這進一步強化了乳酸在食品安全通訊協定、微生物控制策略以及肉類加工衛生標準中的作用。在植物來源乳製品領域，生產者正利用特定的乳酸菌菌株來減少異味、增強營養吸收、改善質地，並透過提升產品的有機特性、功能優勢和延長保存期限來創造產品差異化的機會。乳酸在植物性乳製品中的應用已在蛋白質穩定性和風味形成方面展現出良好的效果，尤其是在優格和起司替代品等發酵產品中。

工業清潔劑

生產成本顯著阻礙了市場成長，並影響了乳酸的競爭力，尤其是在價格敏感的工業應用領域。儘管發酵生產流程具有環境優勢，但與合成化學路線相比，它需要對專用生物反應器、先進分離設備和複雜的純化系統進行大量資本投資。 Corbion 在 2024 年資本市場報告中重點介紹了為應對持續存在的成本競爭力挑戰而採取的全面營運效率提升和策略重組舉措。目前的成本結構對大宗商品應用產生了顯著影響，在這些應用中，乳酸直接與合成防腐劑和酸味劑競爭，並且儘管其具有卓越的環境效益和永續，但仍限制了其在價格敏感領域的市場滲透。高昂的生產成本影響著從原料採購到最終產品分銷的整個價值鏈，這給那些力求在確保產品品質和永續性標準的同時保持價格競爭力的製造商帶來了額外的挑戰。

細分市場分析

預計到2024年，天然發酵將佔據乳酸市場88.14%的佔有率，並在2030年之前以8.34%的複合年成長率成長。消費者對生物基產品的偏好源自於永續的生產方式和日益增強的環境意識。食品安全法規傾向於使用天然來源的酸，尤其是在食品和飲料應用領域，這進一步鞏固了這種生產方式的主導地位。合成生產主要以石油中間體為原料，主要面向成本是首要考慮因素的特定產業領域，例如化學品製造和工業應用。

天然發酵技術的進步包括多基材處理（可同時發酵不同的原料）、基因編輯乳酸菌菌株（可提高轉化效率）以及原位產物去除技術（可提高產量）。利用果蔬廢棄物和木質纖維素殘渣的成功示範計劃表明，在不與糧食作物競爭的情況下，可以擴大生產規模。這些替代原料來源包括農業殘餘物、食品加工廢棄物和林產品。原料多樣化有助於保護乳酸市場免受糧食價格波動的影響，同時促進循環經濟原則的實施。

由於液態乳酸與食品、製藥和原位清洗 (CIP) 應用中的直接泵送系統相容，預計到 2024 年，液態乳酸將佔據 64.82% 的市場佔有率。由於大多數工業生物反應器和下游填充設備都是專門針對液體處理操作進行設計和最佳化的，因此液態乳酸保持著市場主導地位。各產業對液體處理系統的廣泛基礎設施投資進一步鞏固了這一優勢。固態劑型乳酸市場正以 8.66% 的複合年成長率成長，這主要得益於動物飼料預混合料和乾混個人保健產品（尤其是在儲存和運輸條件惡劣的地區）中對固體劑型乳酸的需求不斷成長。此外，市場對保存期限更長、易於在散裝生產過程中操作的產品的需求不斷增加，也推動了這一成長。

噴霧乾燥和結晶製程的最新技術進步使製造商能夠在保持產品高純度的同時顯著降低運輸重量。這些改進包括最佳化粒徑分佈和增強水分控制系統。根據在多個生產設施進行的先驅性研究，將薄膜技術與蒸發製程結合的新型混合系統可降低10%以上的能耗。這些效率的提升正在逐步縮小液態和固體之間長期存在的價差，使固體在各種應用領域更具競爭力。專用包裝解決方案的開發和貨架穩定性的提高進一步增強了固態乳酸在新興市場的吸引力。

區域分析

預計亞太地區將在2024年佔據31.08%的市場佔有率，並在2030年之前以9.08%的複合年成長率成長。該地區憑藉在泰國、中國和印度的一體化生產設施擁有競爭優勢，這些設施受益於豐富的甘蔗和玉米原料，每噸裝機成本較低。 NatureWorks位於泰國的工廠正是這一區域策略的體現，它結合了本地原料供應、規模經濟以及接近性出口港口的戰略優勢。此外，國內對一次性食品服務產品的需求不斷成長以及對可堆肥購物袋的監管要求也進一步推動了市場成長。

北美憑藉其完善的玉米濕磨基礎設施、先進的生物加工能力和健全的法規結構，保持著市場領先地位。該地區專注於醫療、個人護理和食品安全領域的高價值應用。儘管來自亞洲的PLA包裝進口量不斷增加，但由於企業偏好在地採購以減少範圍3排放，北美市場仍保持穩定。

歐洲市場的成長主要受一次性塑膠指令的推動，該指令鼓勵製造商採用可堆肥替代品。像 Galactic 和 Jungbunzlauer 這樣的公司已經適應了監管要求，並在製藥和化妝品應用領域站穩了腳跟。儘管農產品價格波動會影響採用率，但「綠色新政」計劃將繼續支持對區域發酵設施的投資。

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目錄

第1章 引言

  • 研究假設和市場定義
  • 調查範圍

第2章調查方法

第3章執行摘要

第4章 市場情勢

  • 市場概覽
  • 市場促進因素
    • 擴大生物分解性塑膠的使用，特別是聚乳酸（PLA）的使用。
    • 食品和飲料行業對乳酸作為防腐劑和增味劑的需求快速成長
    • 擴大用途，用作藥物製劑和輔料
    • 在個人保健產品和化妝品製造領域日益普及
    • 工業清潔應用需求不斷成長
    • 在飼料生產中增加使用
  • 市場限制
    • 乳酸的生產成本比傳統替代品更高。
    • 原物料價格波動，特別是玉米和甘蔗價格的波動；
    • 來自合成替代品的競爭
    • 產品化學性質帶來的儲存和運輸挑戰
  • 供應鏈分析
  • 監理展望
  • 波特五力模型
    • 新進入者的威脅
    • 買方/消費者的議價能力
    • 供應商的議價能力
    • 替代品的威脅
    • 競爭對手之間的競爭

第5章 市場規模與成長預測

  • 按來源
    • 自然的
    • 合成
  • 按形式
    • 液體
    • 固體的
  • 按年級
    • 食品級
    • 工業級
    • 醫藥級
    • 化妝品級
  • 透過使用
    • 飲食
      • 肉類、家禽、魚貝類
      • 乳製品
      • 麵包店
      • 糖果甜點
      • 飲料
      • 其他食品和飲料應用
    • 聚乳酸（PLA）和生質塑膠
    • 個人護理和化妝品
    • 製藥和醫療保健
    • 工業和化學加工
  • 按地區
    • 北美洲
      • 美國
      • 加拿大
      • 墨西哥
      • 北美其他地區
    • 歐洲
      • 英國
      • 德國
      • 法國
      • 義大利
      • 西班牙
      • 俄羅斯
      • 其他歐洲地區
    • 亞太地區
      • 中國
      • 印度
      • 日本
      • 澳洲
      • 亞太其他地區
    • 南美洲
      • 巴西
      • 阿根廷
      • 其他南美洲
    • 中東和非洲
      • 沙烏地阿拉伯
      • 南非
      • 其他中東和非洲地區

第6章 競爭情勢

  • 市場集中度
  • 策略趨勢
  • 市場排名分析
  • 公司簡介
    • Corbion NV
    • Cargill Incorporated
    • Galactic SA
    • Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology Co. Ltd.
    • Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
    • Musashino Chemical Laboratory, Ltd.
    • Futerro SA
    • BBCA Biochemical
    • Shandong Baisheng Biotech
    • Cellulac Ltd.
    • NatureWorks LLC
    • Zhengzhou Tianrun
    • Anhui COFCO Biochemical
    • Qingdao Abel Technology
    • TotalEnergies Corbion
    • Zhejiang Huakang Pharmaceutical Co.
    • Synbra Technology
    • Henan Shenzhou Biochem
    • Sulzer Chemtech
    • Wei Mon Industry Co.（Unitika PLA JV）

第7章 市場機會與未來展望

簡介目錄
Product Code: 52844

The lactic acid market size is projected to increase from USD 3.63 billion in 2025 to USD 5.30 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.89%.

Lactic Acid - Market - IMG1

The market expansion is primarily driven by increasing applications in biodegradable plastics, pharmaceutical excipients, and industrial cleaning products. The biodegradable plastics segment is growing due to environmental concerns and strict regulations on conventional plastics. In pharmaceuticals, lactic acid is essential for drug formulations and controlled-release systems. The industrial cleaning sector uses lactic acid for its antimicrobial properties and environmental compatibility. Growth enablers include integrated manufacturing facilities in Asia-Pacific, European regulations limiting single-use plastics, and the US FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.The 3D printing segment benefits from lactic acid-based materials that provide enhanced mechanical properties and biocompatibility. The industry maintains competitiveness through vertical integration, diverse feedstock sources, and process optimization, enabling manufacturers to manage raw material price fluctuations effectively. This includes implementing advanced fermentation technologies, efficient purification processes, and developing strategic partnerships throughout the value chain.

Global Lactic Acid Market Trends and Insights

PLA-driven Demand for Biodegradable Plastics

The evolution of lactic acid from a food additive to a polymer precursor is driving significant market growth, with Polylactic Acid (PLA) applications contributing to the overall market CAGR. NatureWorks' USD 600 million facility in Thailand, scheduled for commercial operation by 2025, demonstrates this transition by combining lactic acid production, lactide synthesis, and PLA polymerization in a single facility. The facility's integrated approach aims to optimize production efficiency and reduce operational costs. The European Union's Single-Use Plastics Directive supports market growth by requiring biodegradable alternatives for specific packaging applications, creating a regulatory framework that favors PLA adoption. The planned Emirates Biotech facility in the UAE, set to become the world's largest PLA plant, indicates increasing Middle Eastern investment in this market and highlights the region's commitment to sustainable materials production. The expansion of PLA technology into 3D printing filaments and medical devices has broadened its market potential, offering innovative solutions for manufacturing and healthcare applications. FDA approval of poly-L-lactic acid for facial fat loss treatment demonstrates its versatility and safety profile in high-value medical segments. The combination of supportive regulatory frameworks, continuous technological progress, and increased manufacturing capacity establishes PLA as the main driver of lactic acid market growth through 2030, reshaping the industry landscape and creating new opportunities for sustainable material solutions.

Food and Beverage Preservative and Flavor Uses

The food and beverage sector remains the largest end-market for lactic acid, with growth supported by increasing demand for clean-label products and natural preservation methods. The FDA's designation of lactic acid as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS), with restrictions limited to good manufacturing practices, provides food manufacturers with comprehensive regulatory guidance for product formulation, safety compliance, and quality control measures. USDA research confirms lactic acid's effectiveness in reducing Salmonella in poultry applications, demonstrating pathogen reduction rates in controlled studies and expanding its use beyond traditional dairy fermentation processes.The antimicrobial properties of lactic acid have been extensively documented across various food matrices, showing particular efficacy in meat and poultry processing environments. The European Food Safety Authority encourages lactic acid concentrations of 2-5% for beef carcass decontamination, strengthening its role in food safety protocols, microbial control strategies, and overall meat processing hygiene standards. In the plant-based dairy segment, manufacturers utilize specific lactic acid bacteria strains to reduce off-flavors, enhance nutrient absorption, and improve texture profiles, creating product differentiation opportunities through improved organoleptic properties, functional benefits, and extended shelf life. The application of lactic acid in plant-based dairy alternatives has also shown promising results in protein stabilization and flavor development, particularly in fermented products like yogurt alternatives and cheese substitutes.

Industrial Cleaning Formulations

Production costs significantly constrain market growth, particularly affecting lactic acid's competitiveness in price-sensitive industrial applications. The fermentation-based production process requires substantial capital investment in specialized bioreactors, advanced separation equipment, and complex purification systems compared to synthetic chemical routes, despite its environmental advantages. Corbion's 2024 capital market presentation emphasizes comprehensive operational efficiency improvements and strategic restructuring initiatives to address persistent cost competitiveness challenges. The current cost structure substantially impacts commodity applications where lactic acid directly competes with synthetic preservatives and acidulants, limiting market penetration in price-sensitive segments despite its superior environmental benefits and sustainable characteristics. The high production costs affect the entire value chain, from raw material procurement to final product distribution, creating additional challenges for manufacturers seeking to maintain competitive pricing while ensuring product quality and sustainability standards.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

  1. Pharmaceutical Formulations and Excipients
  2. Personal Care and Cosmetics Expansion
  3. Raw-material Price Volatility

For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.

Segment Analysis

Natural fermentation accounts for 88.14% of the lactic acid market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at an 8.34% CAGR through 2030. Consumer preference for bio-based products stems from increasing awareness of sustainable production methods and environmental concerns. Food safety regulations supporting naturally derived acids, particularly in food and beverage applications, further reinforce the dominance of this production method. Synthetic production, primarily from petroleum intermediates, serves specific industrial segments where cost is the primary consideration, such as in chemical manufacturing and industrial applications.

Technological advancements in natural fermentation include multi-substrate processing, which allows for simultaneous fermentation of different raw materials, gene-edited Lactobacillus strains that improve conversion efficiency, and in situ product removal techniques that increase production yields. The successful implementation of demonstration projects using fruit waste and lignocellulosic residues indicates the potential for scaled production without competing with food crops. These alternative feedstock sources include agricultural residues, food processing waste, and forestry byproducts. This feedstock diversification helps protect the lactic acid market against fluctuations in grain prices while promoting circular economy principles.

Liquid lactic acid held a 64.82% revenue share in 2024, due to its compatibility with direct pumping systems in food, pharmaceutical, and clean-in-place (CIP) applications. This form maintains its market dominance because most industrial bioreactors and downstream filling equipment are specifically designed and optimized for liquid handling operations. The extensive infrastructure investment in liquid handling systems across industries further reinforces this dominance. The solid form segment is growing at an 8.66% CAGR, driven by increased adoption in animal feed premixes and dry-blend personal care products, particularly in regions with challenging storage and transportation conditions. The growth is also supported by the rising demand for extended shelf-life products and easier handling in bulk manufacturing processes.

Recent technological advancements in spray drying and crystallization processes enable manufacturers to maintain high product purity levels while significantly reducing shipping weights. These improvements include optimized particle size distribution and enhanced moisture control systems. New hybrid systems combining membrane technology and evaporation processes reduce energy consumption by more than 10%, according to pilot studies conducted across multiple production facilities. These efficiency improvements are gradually reducing the historical price difference between liquid and solid forms, making solid lactic acid increasingly competitive in various applications. The development of specialized packaging solutions and improved storage stability has further enhanced the appeal of solid lactic acid in emerging markets.

The Global Lactic Acid Market is Segmented by Source (Natural and Synthetic), Form (Liquid and Solid), Grade (Food Grade, Industrial Grade, and More), Application (Food and Beverages, Personal Care and Cosmetics, and More), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa). The Market Size and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Geography Analysis

Asia-Pacific held a 31.08% market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a 9.08% CAGR through 2030. The region maintains a competitive advantage through integrated manufacturing facilities in Thailand, China, and India, which benefit from readily available sugarcane and corn feedstock, along with lower capital expenditure requirements per installed ton. NatureWorks' Thailand facility exemplifies this regional strategy by combining local feedstock availability, economies of scale, and strategic proximity to export ports. The market growth is further supported by increasing domestic demand for disposable food service items and regulatory requirements for compostable shopping bags.

North America maintains its market position through established corn-wet-milling infrastructure, sophisticated bioprocessing capabilities, and well-defined regulatory frameworks. The region focuses on high-value applications in medical, personal care, and food safety sectors. Despite increased PLA packaging imports from Asia, the North American market remains stable due to corporate preferences for local sourcing to reduce scope 3 emissions.

Europe's market growth is primarily driven by the Single-Use Plastics Directive, which encourages manufacturers to adopt compostable alternatives. Companies like Galactic and Jungbunzlauer have adapted to regulatory requirements, establishing strong positions in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. While agricultural price fluctuations affect adoption rates, Green Deal initiatives continue to support investments in regional fermentation facilities.

  1. Corbion N.V.
  2. Cargill Incorporated
  3. Galactic S.A.
  4. Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology Co. Ltd.
  5. Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
  6. Musashino Chemical Laboratory, Ltd.
  7. Futerro S.A.
  8. BBCA Biochemical
  9. Shandong Baisheng Biotech
  10. Cellulac Ltd.
  11. NatureWorks LLC
  12. Zhengzhou Tianrun
  13. Anhui COFCO Biochemical
  14. Qingdao Abel Technology
  15. TotalEnergies Corbion
  16. Zhejiang Huakang Pharmaceutical Co.
  17. Synbra Technology
  18. Henan Shenzhou Biochem
  19. Sulzer Chemtech
  20. Wei Mon Industry Co. (Unitika PLA JV)

Additional Benefits:

  • The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
  • 3 months of analyst support

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 MARKET LANDSCAPE

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Expanding applications in biodegradable plastics production, particularly PLA (Polylactic Acid)
    • 4.2.2 Surging Demand from the Food and Beverage Industry for Lactic Acid as a Preservative and Flavor Enhancer
    • 4.2.3 Expanding use in pharmaceutical applications for drug formulation and as an excipient
    • 4.2.4 Growing adoption in personal care products and cosmetics manufacturing
    • 4.2.5 Escalating demand in industrial cleaning applications
    • 4.2.6 Rising usage in animal feed production
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 High production costs of lactic acid compared to conventional alternatives
    • 4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices, particularly for corn and sugarcane
    • 4.3.3 Competition from synthetic alternatives
    • 4.3.4 Storage and transportation challenges due to the product's chemical properties
  • 4.4 Supply-Chain Analysis
  • 4.5 Regulatory Outlook
  • 4.6 Porter's Five Forces
    • 4.6.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.6.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.6.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5 MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)

  • 5.1 By Source
    • 5.1.1 Natural
    • 5.1.2 Synthetic
  • 5.2 By Form
    • 5.2.1 Liquid
    • 5.2.2 Solid
  • 5.3 By Grade
    • 5.3.1 Food Grade
    • 5.3.2 Industrial Grade
    • 5.3.3 Pharmaceutical Grade
    • 5.3.4 Cosmetic Grade
  • 5.4 By Application
    • 5.4.1 Food and Beverages
      • 5.4.1.1 Meat, Poultry and Seafood
      • 5.4.1.2 Dairy Products
      • 5.4.1.3 Bakery
      • 5.4.1.4 Confectionery
      • 5.4.1.5 Beverages
      • 5.4.1.6 Others Food and Beverage Applications
    • 5.4.2 Polylactic Acid (PLA) and Bioplastics
    • 5.4.3 Personal Care and Cosmetics
    • 5.4.4 Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
    • 5.4.5 Industrial and Chemical Processing
  • 5.5 By Geography
    • 5.5.1 North America
      • 5.5.1.1 United States
      • 5.5.1.2 Canada
      • 5.5.1.3 Mexico
      • 5.5.1.4 Rest of North America
    • 5.5.2 Europe
      • 5.5.2.1 United Kingdom
      • 5.5.2.2 Germany
      • 5.5.2.3 France
      • 5.5.2.4 Italy
      • 5.5.2.5 Spain
      • 5.5.2.6 Russia
      • 5.5.2.7 Rest of Europe
    • 5.5.3 Asia-Pacific
      • 5.5.3.1 China
      • 5.5.3.2 India
      • 5.5.3.3 Japan
      • 5.5.3.4 Australia
      • 5.5.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.4 South America
      • 5.5.4.1 Brazil
      • 5.5.4.2 Argentina
      • 5.5.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.5.5 Middle East and Africa
      • 5.5.5.1 Saudi Arabia
      • 5.5.5.2 South Africa
      • 5.5.5.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Concentration
  • 6.2 Strategic Moves
  • 6.3 Market Ranking Analysis
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
    • 6.4.1 Corbion N.V.
    • 6.4.2 Cargill Incorporated
    • 6.4.3 Galactic S.A.
    • 6.4.4 Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology Co. Ltd.
    • 6.4.5 Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
    • 6.4.6 Musashino Chemical Laboratory, Ltd.
    • 6.4.7 Futerro S.A.
    • 6.4.8 BBCA Biochemical
    • 6.4.9 Shandong Baisheng Biotech
    • 6.4.10 Cellulac Ltd.
    • 6.4.11 NatureWorks LLC
    • 6.4.12 Zhengzhou Tianrun
    • 6.4.13 Anhui COFCO Biochemical
    • 6.4.14 Qingdao Abel Technology
    • 6.4.15 TotalEnergies Corbion
    • 6.4.16 Zhejiang Huakang Pharmaceutical Co.
    • 6.4.17 Synbra Technology
    • 6.4.18 Henan Shenzhou Biochem
    • 6.4.19 Sulzer Chemtech
    • 6.4.20 Wei Mon Industry Co. (Unitika PLA JV)

7 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK