The global market for 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) was valued at US$ million in the year 2024 and is projected to reach a revised size of US$ million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of %during the forecast period.
PLA (polylactic acid) material has become the most commonly used material for desktop 3D printers of all FDM technologies on the market due to its excellent processability and biodegradability.
3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) market driver as below:
Rise of Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): The adoption of 3D printing technologies has been on the rise across various industries. PLA is one of the most commonly used materials in 3D printing due to its ease of use, biodegradability, and versatility.
User-Friendly Nature: PLA is considered one of the easiest materials to work with in 3D printing. It has a low printing temperature, minimal warping, and does not require a heated print bed, making it attractive to both beginners and experienced users.
Biodegradability and Sustainability: PLA is derived from renewable resources such as cornstarch or sugarcane. Its biodegradability and relatively low environmental impact make it appealing to environmentally conscious consumers and industries.
Wide Range of Applications: PLA is suitable for a variety of 3D printing applications, including prototypes, functional parts, artistic creations, educational models, and more. Its versatility and compatibility with different types of 3D printers contribute to its market demand.
Educational and Hobbyist Use: PLA"s ease of use, availability in various colors, and relatively low cost make it popular among hobbyists, educators, and makerspaces.
Rapid Prototyping: PLA is often used for rapid prototyping due to its quick printing speed and ability to produce accurate and dimensionally stable prototypes.
Healthcare and Medical Applications: PLA"s biocompatibility and ease of sterilization make it suitable for certain medical and healthcare applications, including creating anatomical models, surgical guides, and prosthetics.
Consumer Goods and Customization: PLA is used in the production of consumer goods, such as phone cases, figurines, decorations, and personalized products. Its ability to be easily colored and post-processed contributes to its use in customized items.
Research and Development: The 3D printing industry is constantly evolving, and PLA is often used in research and development projects to test new printing techniques, materials, and applications.
Material Advancements: Ongoing research and development efforts have led to the creation of enhanced PLA blends with improved mechanical properties, such as higher strength, heat resistance, and impact resistance. These advancements expand PLA"s potential applications.
Âé¶¹Ô´´ Accessibility: PLA is widely available from various manufacturers and suppliers, making it easy for users to source and experiment with.
Regulatory Considerations: As industries and regulators pay more attention to sustainable materials and environmental impact, the use of biodegradable materials like PLA in 3D printing may receive additional attention and support.
Report Scope
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA), with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA).
The 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of output/shipments (Tons) and revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. This report segments the global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) market comprehensively. Regional market sizes, concerning products by Type, by Application, and by players, are also provided.
For a more in-depth understanding of the market, the report provides profiles of the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market ranks. The report also discusses technological trends and new product developments.
The report will help the 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) manufacturers, new entrants, and industry chain related companies in this market with information on the revenues, production, and average price for the overall market and the sub-segments across the different segments, by company, by Type, by Application, and by regions.
Âé¶¹Ô´´ Segmentation
By Company
NatureWorks
TotalEnergies Corbion
Futerro
Unitika
Esun Industrial
Hisun Biomaterials
Tongjieliang Biological Materials
BBCA GROUP
Changjiang Chemical Fiber
by Type
Physically Modified PLA
Chemically Modified PLA
by Application
Clothing
Automotive
Architecture
Others
Production by Region
North America
Europe
China
Japan
Consumption by Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
China Taiwan
Southeast Asia
India
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Latin America, Middle East & Africa
Mexico
Brazil
Turkey
GCC Countries
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by region, by Type, by Application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, production and value market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Production/output, value of 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) by region/country. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next six years.
Chapter 4: Consumption of 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and production of each country in the world.
Chapter 5: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 6: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product production/output, value, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 10: The main points and conclusions of the report.
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1 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Âé¶¹Ô´´ Overview
1.1 Product Definition
1.2 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) by Type
1.2.1 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Âé¶¹Ô´´ Value Growth Rate Analysis by Type: 2024 VS 2031
1.2.2 Physically Modified PLA
1.2.3 Chemically Modified PLA
1.3 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) by Application
1.3.1 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Âé¶¹Ô´´ Value Growth Rate Analysis by Application: 2024 VS 2031
1.3.2 Clothing
1.3.3 Automotive
1.3.4 Architecture
1.3.5 Others
1.4 Global Âé¶¹Ô´´ Growth Prospects
1.4.1 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
1.4.2 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Capacity Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
1.4.3 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
1.4.4 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Âé¶¹Ô´´ Average Price Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
1.5 Assumptions and Limitations
2 Âé¶¹Ô´´ Competition by Manufacturers
2.1 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Âé¶¹Ô´´ Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
2.2 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Value Âé¶¹Ô´´ Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
2.3 Global Key Players of 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA), Industry Ranking, 2023 VS 2024
2.4 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Âé¶¹Ô´´ Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
2.5 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Average Price by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
2.6 Global Key Manufacturers of 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA), Manufacturing Base Distribution and Headquarters
2.7 Global Key Manufacturers of 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA), Product Offered and Application
2.8 Global Key Manufacturers of 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA), Date of Enter into This Industry
2.9 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Âé¶¹Ô´´ Competitive Situation and Trends
2.9.1 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Âé¶¹Ô´´ Concentration Rate
2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Players Âé¶¹Ô´´ Share by Revenue
2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production by Region
3.1 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
3.2 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Value by Region (2020-2031)
3.2.1 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Value by Region (2020-2025)
3.2.2 Global Forecasted Production Value of 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) by Region (2026-2031)
3.3 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
3.4 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Volume by Region (2020-2031)
3.4.1 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production by Region (2020-2025)
3.4.2 Global Forecasted Production of 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) by Region (2026-2031)
3.5 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Âé¶¹Ô´´ Price Analysis by Region (2020-2025)
3.6 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production and Value, Year-over-Year Growth
3.6.1 North America 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
3.6.2 Europe 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
3.6.3 China 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
3.6.4 Japan 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
4 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Consumption by Region
4.1 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Consumption Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
4.2 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Consumption by Region (2020-2031)
4.2.1 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Consumption by Region (2020-2025)
4.2.2 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Forecasted Consumption by Region (2026-2031)
4.3 North America
4.3.1 North America 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
4.3.2 North America 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Consumption by Country (2020-2031)
4.3.3 U.S.
4.3.4 Canada
4.4 Europe
4.4.1 Europe 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
4.4.2 Europe 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Consumption by Country (2020-2031)
4.4.3 Germany
4.4.4 France
4.4.5 U.K.
4.4.6 Italy
4.4.7 Russia
4.5 Asia Pacific
4.5.1 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Consumption Growth Rate by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
4.5.2 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Consumption by Region (2020-2031)
4.5.3 China
4.5.4 Japan
4.5.5 South Korea
4.5.6 China Taiwan
4.5.7 Southeast Asia
4.5.8 India
4.6 Latin America, Middle East & Africa
4.6.1 Latin America, Middle East & Africa 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
4.6.2 Latin America, Middle East & Africa 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Consumption by Country (2020-2031)
4.6.3 Mexico
4.6.4 Brazil
4.6.5 Turkey
4.6.6 GCC Countries
5 Segment by Type
5.1 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production by Type (2020-2031)
5.1.1 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production by Type (2020-2025)
5.1.2 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production by Type (2026-2031)
5.1.3 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Âé¶¹Ô´´ Share by Type (2020-2031)
5.2 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Value by Type (2020-2031)
5.2.1 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Value by Type (2020-2025)
5.2.2 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Value by Type (2026-2031)
5.2.3 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Value Âé¶¹Ô´´ Share by Type (2020-2031)
5.3 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Price by Type (2020-2031)
6 Segment by Application
6.1 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production by Application (2020-2031)
6.1.1 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production by Application (2020-2025)
6.1.2 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production by Application (2026-2031)
6.1.3 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Âé¶¹Ô´´ Share by Application (2020-2031)
6.2 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Value by Application (2020-2031)
6.2.1 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Value by Application (2020-2025)
6.2.2 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Value by Application (2026-2031)
6.2.3 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Value Âé¶¹Ô´´ Share by Application (2020-2031)
6.3 Global 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Price by Application (2020-2031)
7 Key Companies Profiled
7.1 NatureWorks
7.1.1 NatureWorks 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Company Information
7.1.2 NatureWorks 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Product Portfolio
7.1.3 NatureWorks 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production, Value, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.1.4 NatureWorks Main Business and Âé¶¹Ô´´s Served
7.1.5 NatureWorks Recent Developments/Updates
7.2 TotalEnergies Corbion
7.2.1 TotalEnergies Corbion 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Company Information
7.2.2 TotalEnergies Corbion 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Product Portfolio
7.2.3 TotalEnergies Corbion 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production, Value, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.2.4 TotalEnergies Corbion Main Business and Âé¶¹Ô´´s Served
7.2.5 TotalEnergies Corbion Recent Developments/Updates
7.3 Futerro
7.3.1 Futerro 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Company Information
7.3.2 Futerro 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Product Portfolio
7.3.3 Futerro 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production, Value, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.3.4 Futerro Main Business and Âé¶¹Ô´´s Served
7.3.5 Futerro Recent Developments/Updates
7.4 Unitika
7.4.1 Unitika 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Company Information
7.4.2 Unitika 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Product Portfolio
7.4.3 Unitika 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production, Value, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.4.4 Unitika Main Business and Âé¶¹Ô´´s Served
7.4.5 Unitika Recent Developments/Updates
7.5 Esun Industrial
7.5.1 Esun Industrial 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Company Information
7.5.2 Esun Industrial 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Product Portfolio
7.5.3 Esun Industrial 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production, Value, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.5.4 Esun Industrial Main Business and Âé¶¹Ô´´s Served
7.5.5 Esun Industrial Recent Developments/Updates
7.6 Hisun Biomaterials
7.6.1 Hisun Biomaterials 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Company Information
7.6.2 Hisun Biomaterials 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Product Portfolio
7.6.3 Hisun Biomaterials 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production, Value, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.6.4 Hisun Biomaterials Main Business and Âé¶¹Ô´´s Served
7.6.5 Hisun Biomaterials Recent Developments/Updates
7.7 Tongjieliang Biological Materials
7.7.1 Tongjieliang Biological Materials 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Company Information
7.7.2 Tongjieliang Biological Materials 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Product Portfolio
7.7.3 Tongjieliang Biological Materials 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production, Value, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.7.4 Tongjieliang Biological Materials Main Business and Âé¶¹Ô´´s Served
7.7.5 Tongjieliang Biological Materials Recent Developments/Updates
7.8 BBCA GROUP
7.8.1 BBCA GROUP 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Company Information
7.8.2 BBCA GROUP 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Product Portfolio
7.8.3 BBCA GROUP 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production, Value, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.8.4 BBCA GROUP Main Business and Âé¶¹Ô´´s Served
7.8.5 BBCA GROUP Recent Developments/Updates
7.9 Changjiang Chemical Fiber
7.9.1 Changjiang Chemical Fiber 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Company Information
7.9.2 Changjiang Chemical Fiber 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Product Portfolio
7.9.3 Changjiang Chemical Fiber 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production, Value, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.9.4 Changjiang Chemical Fiber Main Business and Âé¶¹Ô´´s Served
7.9.5 Changjiang Chemical Fiber Recent Developments/Updates
8 Industry Chain and Sales Channels Analysis
8.1 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Industry Chain Analysis
8.2 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Raw Material Supply Analysis
8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
8.3 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Production Mode & Process Analysis
8.4 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Sales and Âé¶¹Ô´´ing
8.4.1 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Sales Channels
8.4.2 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Distributors
8.5 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Customer Analysis
9 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Âé¶¹Ô´´ Dynamics
9.1 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Industry Trends
9.2 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Âé¶¹Ô´´ Drivers
9.3 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Âé¶¹Ô´´ Challenges
9.4 3D Printing Grade Polylactic Acid (PLA) Âé¶¹Ô´´ Restraints
10 Research Findings and Conclusion
11 Methodology and Data Source
11.1 Methodology/Research Approach
11.1.1 Research Programs/Design
11.1.2 Âé¶¹Ô´´ Size Estimation
11.1.3 Âé¶¹Ô´´ Breakdown and Data Triangulation
11.2 Data Source
11.2.1 Secondary Sources
11.2.2 Primary Sources
11.3 Author List
11.4 Disclaimer
NatureWorks
TotalEnergies Corbion
Futerro
Unitika
Esun Industrial
Hisun Biomaterials
Tongjieliang Biological Materials
BBCA GROUP
Changjiang Chemical Fiber
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