Global Lactic Acid Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033

The global lactic acid market size was estimated at USD 3,454.7 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6,653.7 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$3,454.7
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$6,653.7
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
7.7%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global lactic acid market highlights

  • The global lactic acid market generated a revenue of USD 3,454.7 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 6,653.7 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2033) of 7.7% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, sugarcane accounted for a revenue of USD 1,421.1 million in 2024.
  • Yeast Extract is the most lucrative raw material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, Netherlands is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 3,454.7 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 6,653.7 million
Growth rate7.7% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentSugarcane
Fastest growing segmentYeast Extract
Historical data covered2021 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCorn, Sugarcane, Yeast Extract, Other Crops, Cassava

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 45.4% of the global lactic acid market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • By country, Netherlands is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 43.5 million by 2033.

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Lactic Acid Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Danimer Scientific Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A View profile 257 140 Industrial Boulevard, Bainbridge, GA, United States, 39817 https://www.danimerscientific.com
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc Shs A View profile 805 1700 Flight Way, Tustin, CA, United States, 92782 https://www.virgingalactic.com
Jungbunzlauer Suisse View profile 1001-5000 Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, Europe http://www.jungbunzlauer.com/
Thyssenkrupp AG View profile 100202 ThyssenKrupp Allee 1, Essen, NW, Germany, 45143 https://www.thyssenkrupp.com
Teijin Ltd View profile 24499 6-7, Minami Hommachi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan, 541-8587 http://www.teijin.co.jp
Corbion NV View profile 2727 Piet Heinkade 127, Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands, 1019 GM https://www.corbion.com
Dow Inc View profile 35900 2211 H.H. Dow Way, Midland, MI, United States, 48674 https://www.dow.com
Basf SE View profile 111855 Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 https://www.basf.com

Global lactic acid market outlook

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Sugarcane was the largest segment with a revenue share of 41.14% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global lactic acid market based on corn, sugarcane, yeast extract, other crops, cassava covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Lactic Acid Raw Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Corn
    • Sugarcane
    • Yeast Extract
    • Other Crops
    • Cassava
  • Global Lactic Acid Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Industrial
    • Food & Beverages
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Personal Care
    • Polylactic Acid
    • Others

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