Latin America Polylactic Acid Market Size & Outlook

The polylactic acid market in Latin America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 140.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 21.8% is expected of Latin America polylactic acid market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$35.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$140.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
21.8%
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Latin America

Latin America polylactic acid market highlights

  • The Latin America polylactic acid market generated a revenue of USD 35.5 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.8% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, packaging was the largest revenue generating end-use in 2023.
  • Textile is the most lucrative end-use segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Brazil is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Latin America data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 35.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 140.8 million
Growth rate21.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPackaging
Fastest growing segmentTextile
Historical data covered2019 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPackaging, Agriculture, Automotive & Transport, Electronics, Textile
Key market players worldwideTotalEnergies SE, Cargill, Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc Shs A, COFCO Joycome Foods Ltd Ordinary Shares, Zhejiang Haishen New Materials, Basf SE, Danimer Scientific Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A, Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp, Unitika Ltd

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Latin America region accounted for 5.0% of the global polylactic acid market in 2023.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 814.2 million by 2030.

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Packaging was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.9% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Latin America polylactic acid market based on packaging, agriculture, automotive & transport, electronics, textile covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2019 to 2030.


Increasing demand for PLA in packaging, textile, medical, and other end-use is fueling the market growth in the region. The presence of major agricultural countries in the region, such as Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and others, is anticipated to create a demand for PLA over the forecast period.

Rising coronavirus cases in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and other countries are impacting the demand for PLA among various end-use, such as fashion apparel, automotive, electronics, and others, owing to the slowdown in manufacturing activities and reduced demand from end-use customers.

Moreover, the growing demand for plastics for developing packaging products such as rigid containers used for storing yogurt, juices, and water, along with a number of other food products, is fueling the demand for polylactic acid in the region, thereby contributing to the growth of the market in Central & South America.

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