China Lactic Acid Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The lactic acid market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 814.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.1% is expected of China lactic acid market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$471.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$814.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
8.1%
Report Coverage
China

China lactic acid market highlights

  • The China lactic acid market generated a revenue of USD 471.4 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 814.0 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, sugarcane was the largest revenue generating raw material in 2023.
  • Cassava is the most lucrative raw material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Lactic acid market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 471.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 814.0 million
Growth rate8.1% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSugarcane
Fastest growing segmentCassava
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCorn, Sugarcane, Cassava, Other Crops
Key market players worldwideBasf SE, Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc Shs A, Corbion NV, Dow Inc, Teijin Ltd, Thyssenkrupp AG, Jungbunzlauer Suisse, Danimer Scientific Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 14.0% of the global lactic acid market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China lactic acid market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Korea is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 59.8 million by 2030.

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Sugarcane was the largest segment with a revenue share of 39.05% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the China lactic acid market based on corn, sugarcane, cassava, other crops covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Growth of pharmaceutical, food & beverages, and cosmetics sectors along with rapid industrialization in China is expected to expand lactic acid market over the forecast period. In addition, low manufacturing cost coupled with favorable government initiatives to promote FDIs is expected to promote growth in aforementioned industries, which may augment lactic acid demand over the forecast period.

Industrial sector is expected to witness substantial growth in the country due to rising demand for biodegradable plastics on account of new capacity expansion by various players along with government legislation supporting eco-friendly products. Rising packaging industry owing to rising food & beverages sector in China is expected to stimulate demand.

In addition, ‘on-the-go’ lifestyle of consumers and growing disposable income is expected to have a positive impact on the food & beverage industry, which, in turn, is expected to propel packaging market growth and consequently augment lactic acid market growth over the forecast period.

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