Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market to 2032

Overview

The Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market is expected to reach a 0.76 USD Million by 2032 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.40% from 2025 to 2032.

Revenue, 2024 (USD Million)
0.32
Forecast, 2032 (USD Million)
0.76
CAGR, 2024 - 2032
16.40%
Report Coverage
Europe

Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market 2018-2032 USD Million

Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market, Key Findings (2025-2032)

Market Growth and Projections:

  • Market Size (2024): 0.32 USD Million
  • Projected Market Size (2032): 0.76 USD Million
  • CAGR (2025-2032): 16.40%

Key Findings of Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market

  • The Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market was valued at 0.32 USD Million in 2024.
  • The Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 16.40% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2032.
  • In 2024, the Largest segment Plastic Films in End User Segment accounted for the largest share of the market with a revenue of 0.20 USD Million
  • The fastest growing segment Packaging in Application Segment grew Fastest with a CAGR of 17.74% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2032.

Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Scope

Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Segmentation & Scope
End User
  • Biodegradable Medical Devices
  • Bottles
  • Plastic Films
Application
  • Others
  • Hygiene
  • Textile
  • Electronics
  • Medical
  • Agriculture
  • Transport
  • Packaging
Type
  • PLA Blends
  • PDLLA (Poly-dl-lactic acid)
  • Regular PLLA (Poly-l-lactic acid)
  • PDLA (Poly-d-lactic acid)
  • Racemic PLLA (Poly-l-lactic acid)
Raw Material
  • Others
  • Sugar Beet
  • Cassava
  • Corn
  • Sugarcane
Form
  • Others
  • Fibre
  • Coatings
  • Films and Sheets

Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Data Coverage Insights

Study Period 2024-2032
Base Year 2021
Unit Revenue in USD Million
Market Value in 2024 0.32 USD Million
Market Value in 2032 0.76 USD Million
CAGR (2025-2032) 16.40%
Historic Data 2016-2023
Market Segments Covered End User,Application,Type,Raw Material,Form

Regional Insights:

  • Leading Market (2024-2032): Europe, leading in terms of revenue 0.32 USD Million in 2024
    • Key Country: Germany, leading in terms of revenue with value of 0.09 USD Million in 2024.

Segments and Scope

  • Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market to 2032, By End User
    • Plastic Films is the largest segment in Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market to 2032 with a revenue of 0.20 USD Million in the year 2024.
    • Plastic Films is the Fastest growing segment in Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 16.93 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market to 2032, By Application
    • Packaging is the largest segment in Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market to 2032 with a revenue of 0.12 USD Million in the year 2024.
    • Packaging is the Fastest growing segment in Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 17.74 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market to 2032, By Type
    • Racemic PLLA (Poly-l-lactic acid) is the largest segment in Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market to 2032 with a revenue of 0.12 USD Million in the year 2024.
    • Racemic PLLA (Poly-l-lactic acid) is the Fastest growing segment in Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 17.44 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market to 2032, By Raw Material
    • Sugarcane is the largest segment in Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market to 2032 with a revenue of 0.12 USD Million in the year 2024.
    • Sugarcane is the Fastest growing segment in Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 17.52 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market to 2032, By Form
    • Films and Sheets is the largest segment in Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market to 2032 with a revenue of 0.17 USD Million in the year 2024.
    • Films and Sheets is the Fastest growing segment in Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 16.83 % in forecast period 2025-2032.

Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Company Share Analysis

 
Company Name Company Share Analysis
Toray Industries, Inc.
BASF SE
Evonik Industries AG
NatureWorks LLC
TotalEnergies Corbion
Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Company Share Analysis

Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Geographical Sales Distribution, 2018-2032 USD Million

Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Geographical Sales Distribution, 2018-2032 USD Million

Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Company Profiling

Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Company Profiling
Frequently Asked Questions
The Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market is segmented based on Segmentation End User,Application,Type,Raw Material,Form.
Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market was valued at USD 0.32(Revenue in USD Million) in 2021.
Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.40% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2032.
The Plastic Films segment is expected to dominate the Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market, holding a largest market share of 0.20 USD Million in 2024

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Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Scope

Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Segmentation & Scope
End User
  • Biodegradable Medical Devices
  • Bottles
  • Plastic Films
Application
  • Others
  • Hygiene
  • Textile
  • Electronics
  • Medical
  • Agriculture
  • Transport
  • Packaging
Type
  • PLA Blends
  • PDLLA (Poly-dl-lactic acid)
  • Regular PLLA (Poly-l-lactic acid)
  • PDLA (Poly-d-lactic acid)
  • Racemic PLLA (Poly-l-lactic acid)
Raw Material
  • Others
  • Sugar Beet
  • Cassava
  • Corn
  • Sugarcane
Form
  • Others
  • Fibre
  • Coatings
  • Films and Sheets
Frequently Asked Questions
The Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market is segmented based on Segmentation End User,Application,Type,Raw Material,Form.
Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market was valued at USD 0.32(Revenue in USD Million) in 2021.
Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.40% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2032.
The estimated market value of the Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market for final year is USD 0.76 (USD Million).

Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Company Profiling

Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Company Profiling
Frequently Asked Questions
The Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market is segmented based on Segmentation End User,Application,Type,Raw Material,Form.
Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market was valued at USD 0.32(Revenue in USD Million) in 2021.
Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.40% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2032.
The estimated market value of the Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market for final year is USD 0.76 (USD Million).

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