About PLA PLA is a lactic acid-based polymer and is biodegradable in nature. It is made from raw materials including corn, wheat, sugar cane, dextrose, lactic acid, and others. Basic raw materials are fermented to produce lactic acid, which is the key agent for developing PLA. The unique properties such as rigidity and transparency, and features similar to PET makes the material a potential substitute to petroleum-based plastics. The applications of PLA are mainly in the following industries: Biodegradable Polymers, Food and Beverages, Medical and Pharmaceuticals, and Personal Care. TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global PLA market to grow at a CAGR of 19.97 percent over the period 2014-2019. Covered in this Report This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global PLA market for the period 2015-2019. The report provides data on the market based on the following: • Application • Product Form • End-use • Geography TechNavio's report, the Global PLA Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, the APAC... Research Beam Model: Research Beam Product ID: 183666 2500 USD New
Global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market 2015-2019
 
 

Global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market 2015-2019

  • Category : Materials and Chemicals
  • Published On : March   2015
  • Pages : 86
  • Publisher : Technavio
 
 
 
About PLA
PLA is a lactic acid-based polymer and is biodegradable in nature. It is made from raw materials including corn, wheat, sugar cane, dextrose, lactic acid, and others. Basic raw materials are fermented to produce lactic acid, which is the key agent for developing PLA. The unique properties such as rigidity and transparency, and features similar to PET makes the material a potential substitute to petroleum-based plastics. The applications of PLA are mainly in the following industries: Biodegradable Polymers, Food and Beverages, Medical and Pharmaceuticals, and Personal Care.

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global PLA market to grow at a CAGR of 19.97 percent over the period 2014-2019.

Covered in this Report
This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global PLA market for the period 2015-2019. The report provides data on the market based on the following:

• Application
• Product Form
• End-use
• Geography

TechNavio's report, the Global PLA Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, the APAC region, Europe, and the ROW; it also covers the Global PLA market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key Regions
• Americas
• APAC
• Europe
• ROW

Key Vendors
• BASF
• Braschem
• Eastman Chemicals
• Natureworks
• Nova Chemicals
• Sinopec

Other Prominent Vendors
• Bayer
• Cargil
• Danimer Scientific
• E.I du Pont de Nemours
• ExxonMobil
• Futerro
• Galactic
• Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology
• Mitsubishi Chemical
• Phusis
• PTT Chemicals
• Purac Biochem
• Sulzer Chemtec
• Synbra
• Teijin
• The Dow Chemical
• Uhde Inventa-Fischer
• Wei Mon Industry

Market Driver
• Growing End-User Applications
• For a full, detailed list, view our report

Market Challenge
• Price Competitiveness and Competition from Conventional Polymers
• For a full, detailed list, view our report

Market Trend
• Production of PLA from Lignocellulose Feedstock
• For a full, detailed list, view our report

Key Questions Answered in this Report
• What will the market size be in 2019 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?
01. Executive Summary
02. List of Abbreviations
03. Scope of the Report
03.1 Market Overview
04. Market Research Methodology
04.1 Market Research Process
04.2 Research Methodology
05. Introduction
06. Market Landscape
06.1 Market Overview
07. Global PLA Market
07.1 Market Size and Forecast by Revenue
07.1.1 Market Size and Forecast
07.2 Market Size and Forecast by Demand
07.2.1 Marker Size and Forecast
07.3 Market Size and Forecast by Production Capacity
07.3.1 Market Size and Forecast
07.4 Five Forces Analysis
08. Market Segmentation by Application
08.1 Global PLA Market by Application 2014
09. Market Segmentation by Product Form
09.1 Global PLA Market by Product Form 2014
09.2 Global PLA Films and Sheets Market
09.2.1 Market Size and Forecast
09.3 Global PLA Coatings Market
09.3.1 Market Size and Forecast
09.4 Global PLA Fibers Market
09.4.1 Market Size and Forecast
10. Market Segmentation by End-users
10.1 Global PLA Market by End-users 2014
10.2 Global PLA Market by Packaging Sector
10.2.1 Market Size and Forecast
10.3 Global PLA Market by Textile Industry
10.3.1 Market Size and Forecast
10.4 Global PLA Market by Electronics Industry
10.4.1 Market Size and Forecast
10.5 Global PLA Market by Construction Sector
10.5.1 Market Size and Forecast
11. Geographical Segmentation
11.1 Global PLA Market by Geographical Segmentation 2014
11.2 PLA Market in the Europe
11.2.1 Market Size and Forecast
11.3 PLA Market in the Americas
11.3.1 Market Size and Forecast
11.4 PLA Market in the APAC Region
11.4.1 Market Size and Forecast
12. Buying Criteria
13. Market Growth Drivers
14. Drivers and their Impact
15. Market Challenges
16. Impact of Drivers and Challenges
17. Market Trends
18. Trends and their Impact
19. Vendor Landscape
19.1 Competitive Scenario
19.2 Major Players 2014
19.3 Other Prominent Vendors
20. Key Vendor Analysis
20.1 BASF
20.1.1 Key Facts
20.1.2 Business Overview
20.1.3 Business/Product Segmentation
20.1.4 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2012 and 2013
20.1.5 Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2013
20.1.6 Business Strategy
20.1.7 Recent Developments
20.1.8 SWOT Analysis
20.2 Braskem
20.2.1 Key Facts
20.2.2 Business Overview
20.2.3 Business/Product Segmentation
20.2.4 SWOT Analysis
20.3 Eastman
20.3.1 Key Facts
20.3.2 Business Overview
20.3.3 Business Segmentation
20.3.4 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2012 and 2013
20.3.5 Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2013
20.3.6 Business Strategy
20.3.7 Recent Developments
20.3.8 SWOT Analysis
20.4 NatureWorks
20.4.1 Key Facts
20.4.2 Business Overview
20.4.3 Product Segmentation
20.4.4 Business Strategy
20.4.5 Recent Developments
20.4.6 SWOT Analysis
20.5 NOVA Chemicals
20.5.1 Key Facts
20.5.2 Business Overview
20.5.3 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2013
20.5.4 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2012 and 2013
20.5.5 Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2013
20.5.6 Business Strategy
20.5.7 Recent Developments
20.5.8 SWOT Analysis
20.6 Sinopec
20.6.1 Key Facts
20.6.2 Business Overview
20.6.3 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2013
20.6.4 Business Segmentation by Revenue 2012 and 2013
20.6.5 Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2013
20.6.6 Business Strategy
20.6.7 SWOT Analysis
21. Other Reports in this Series

List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1: Market Research Methodology
Exhibit 2: Global PLA Market Overview
Exhibit 3: Global PLA Market 2014-2019 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 4: Global PLA Market 2014-2019 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 5: Global PLA Market by Capacity 2014-2019 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 6: Global PLA Market Segmentation by Application
Exhibit 7: PLA Market Segmentation by Application 2014
Exhibit 8: Global PLA Market Segmentation by Product Form
Exhibit 9: Global PLA Market by Product Form 2014
Exhibit 10: Global PLA Films and Sheets Market 2014-2019 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 11: Global PLA Coatings Market 2014-2019 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 12: Global PLA Fibers Market 2014-2019 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 13: Global PLA Market Segmentation by End-users 2014
Exhibit 14: Global PLA Market by Packaging Sector 2014-2019 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 15: Global PLA Market by Textile Industry 2014-2019 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 16: Global PLA Market by Electronics Industry 2014-2019 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 17: Global PLA Market by Construction Sector 2014-2019 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 18: Global PLA Market Segmentation by Geography 2014
Exhibit 19: PLA Market in the Europe 2014-2019 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 20: PLA Market in the Americas 2014-2019 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 21: PLA Market in the APAC Region 2014-2019 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 22: Major Players in Global PLA Market 2014
Exhibit 23: BASF: Business Segmentation 2013
Exhibit 24: BASF: Business Segmentation by Revenue 2012 and 2013 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 25: BASF: Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2013
Exhibit 26: Eastman: Business Segmentation 2013
Exhibit 27: Eastman: Business Segmentation by Revenue 2012 and 2013 (US$ million)
Exhibit 28: Eastman: Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2013
Exhibit 29: NatureWorks: Product Segmentation 2013
Exhibit 30: NOVA Chemicals: Business Segmentation by Revenue 2013
Exhibit 31: NOVA Chemicals: Business Segmentation by Revenue 2012 and 2013 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 32: NOVA Chemicals: Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2013
Exhibit 33: Sinopec: Business Segmentation by Revenue 2013
Exhibit 34: Sinopec: Business Segmentation by Revenue 2012 and 2013
Exhibit 35: Sinopec: Geographical Segmentation by Revenue 2013


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