South Korea Lactic Acid Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
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South Korea lactic acid market highlights
- The South Korea lactic acid market generated a revenue of USD 31.8 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 73.0 million by 2033.
- The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.8% 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 31.8 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 73.0 million |
| Growth rate | 9.8% (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 Korea accounted for 0.9% 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 Asia Pacific, China lactic acid market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- South Korea is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 73.0 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 Korea lactic acid market outlook
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Sugarcane was the largest segment with a revenue share of 40.88% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea lactic acid market based on corn, sugarcane, yeast extract, other crops, cassava covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The South Korea lactic acid market is driven by the rising demand from the cosmetics industry. it is widely used in skincare and cosmeceutical productions for various purposes such as exfoliating skin, reducing wrinkles, and fine lines, lightening dark spots and enhancing the overall appearance of the skin.
The demand for green products extracted from lactic acid including polylactic acid and ethyl lactate is rising on the account of its ability to reduce carbon footprint and biodegradability. Lactic acid also plays a vital role in different fermented foods across the Asia Pacific region, especially in South Korea.
It is used to preserve edible food items via fermentation of other ingredients such as rice cakes, beer, wine, and fish. It is done by the production of organic acids to control pathogens and putrefactive microorganisms. The growing consumption of lactic acid in different food products is likely to boost market growth over the forecast period.
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