South Africa Lactic Acid Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
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South Africa lactic acid market highlights
- The South Africa lactic acid market generated a revenue of USD 21.5 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 33.8 million by 2033.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, sugarcane was the largest revenue generating raw material in 2024.
- Yeast Extract is the most lucrative raw material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Lactic acid market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 21.5 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 33.8 million |
| Growth rate | 5.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Sugarcane |
| Fastest growing segment | Yeast Extract |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2023 |
| Base year | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Corn, Sugarcane, Yeast Extract, Other Crops, Cassava |
| Key market players worldwide | Basf 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, South Africa accounted for 0.6% of the global lactic acid market in 2024.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia lactic acid market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 66.2 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 |
South Africa lactic acid market outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to lactic acid market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Sugarcane was the largest segment with a revenue share of 39.07% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa lactic acid market based on corn, sugarcane, yeast extract, other crops, cassava covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
South Africa pharmaceutical sector is expected to witness growth on account of increasing foreign direct investments coupled with rising consumer spending in the region. There are more than 200 private hospitals across South Africa.
Additionally, robust private consumption owing to government spending, a fast-growing population, and continued progress in infrastructure projects is expected to augment the health & hygiene sector in the country, which is estimated to boost lactic acid demand over the forecast period.
However, the South African agricultural sector has suffered tremendous losses in the past few years due to severe droughts, food security concerns, changes in farming technologies, the need for sustainable farming, and a shortage of skills. These factors can hamper the food & beverage sector in the country, which may act as a restraint on the lactic acid market in South Africa.
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