Lactic Acid Market Trends, Drivers, Strategies, Applications and Competitive Landscape Forecast by 2028
According to Fortune Business Insights™, the global lactic acid market size was USD 1.18 billion in 2020. The market is projected to grow from USD 1.28 billion in 2021 to USD 2.43 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 9.6% during the 2021-2028 period.
Source: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/lactic-acid-market-102119 Segmentation
Based on raw materials, the global market is segregated into sugarcane, corn, yeast extract, and others. In terms of region, the market is bifurcated into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa. Based on application, the market is classified into PLA, food & beverages, cosmetics & personal care, pharmaceutical, and others. PLA application segment is expected to be responsible for the principal market share during the mentioned period. PLA is a biodegradable thermoplastic polymer acquired from the fermentation of renewable resources such as sugarcane, cassava, corn, cassava.
Drivers and Restraints Growing Cosmetic and Personal Care Industry to Drive Market Growth Lactic acid is used as a humectant, exfoliator, pH adjuster, and skin prepping agent in various beautifying and personal maintenance products. It smoothens, revitalizes, and sets an even skin texture while appearing firmer. It aids in declining the look of acne spots, wrinkles, and fine lines on the skin. Additionally, the product is incorporated in hair products because of its capability to reinforce fragile hair. Moreover, the upsurge in user consciousness and augmented disposable income are anticipated to amplify the demand for cosmetics and individual maintenance products and further thrust the market development.