UK Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market

UK Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report, By Raw Material (Corn-based PLA, Sugar-based PLA, Cassava-based PLA, and Others), By Application (Packaging, Construction Material, Catering and Tableware, Agricultural Material, Consumer Goods, Electronic Material, Automobile, and Others) and Forecast, 2019-2025
    Update Available - Forecast 2024-2030   

Published: Feb 2020 | Report Code: OMR2020922 | Category : Plastics and Polymers | Delivery Format: /

UK Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 16.3% during the forecast period. Owing to huge opportunities for packaging in the UK, the demand for bioplastics including PLA is increasing at a significant level. Other than the packaging, textiles, automotive and agriculture sector together is generating substantial opportunities in the country. UK is one of the major production hubs of the European region. UK exports a substantial amount of PLA as a material to other countries which include Germany, China, France, Saudi Arabia, Estonia, and others. 

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There are more than 30 automotive OEMs in the nation supported by more than 2,500 component providers. Some major car manufacturers in UK include Aston Martin, Bentley, Caterham Cars, Jaguar, Land Rover, McLaren, Mini, and Rolls-Royce. Some other car manufacturers active in the country include Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Ford, Leyland Trucks, and London Taxis International. This, in turn, is driving the demand for PLA as it can be used for under-the-hood components and for interior parts, including upholstery, carpeting, protective wrappings, floor mats, upholstery used during vehicle manufacturing. 

The players in the market include BASF SE, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., and NatureWorks LLC. The companies are adopting crucial strategies, such as mergers and acquisitions, product launches, and partnerships and collaborations to increase its competitiveness and attract significant share in the market.

Research Methodology

The market study of the UK PLA market is incorporated by extensive primary and secondary research conducted by the research team. Secondary research has been conducted to refine the available data to breakdown the market in various segments, derive total market size, market forecast and growth rate. Different approaches have been worked on to derive the market value and market growth rate. Our team collects facts and data related to the market from different geography to provide a better regional outlook. In the report, the country-level analysis is provided by analyzing various regional players, regional tax laws and policies, consumer behavior and macro-economic factors. Numbers extracted from secondary research have been authenticated by conducting proper primary research. It includes tracking down key people from the industry and interviewing them to validate the data. This enables our analyst to derive the closest possible figures without any major deviations in the actual number. Our analysts try to contact as many executives, managers, key opinion leaders and industry experts. Primary research brings authenticity in our reports.

Secondary Sources Include:

  • Financial reports of companies involved in the market
  • Whitepapers, research-papers, and news blogs
  • Company websites and their product catalog

The report provides an in-depth analysis of pricing, market size, intended quality of the product preferred by consumers. It will serve as a source for 360-degree analysis of the market thoroughly delivering insights into the market for better business decisions.

Market Segmentation:

  1. UK PLA Market Research and Analysis, By Raw Material
  2. UK PLA Market Research and Analysis, By Application

The Report covers:

  • Comprehensive research methodology of the UK PLA market.
  • This report also includes a detailed and extensive market overview with key analyst insights.
  • Exhaustive analysis of macro and micro factors influencing the market guided by key recommendations.
  • Analysis of regional regulations and other government policies impacting the UK PLA market.
  • Insights about market determinants which are stimulating the UK PLA market.
  • Detailed and extensive market segments with regional distribution of forecast revenues.
  • Extensive profiles and recent developments of market players.

1. Report Summary

1.1. Research Methods and Tools

1.2. Market Breakdown

1.2.1. By Segment

2. Market Overview and Insights

2.1. Scope of the Report

2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends

2.2.1. Key Findings

2.2.2. Recommendations

2.2.3. Conclusion

2.3. Rules & Regulations

3. Competitive Landscape

3.1. Company Share Analysis 

3.2. Key Strategy Analysis

3.3. Key Company Analysis

3.3.1. Overview

3.3.2. Financial Analysis

3.3.3. SWOT Analysis

3.3.4. Recent Developments

4. Market Determinants 

4.1. Motivators

4.2. Restraints

4.3. Opportunities 

5. Market Segmentation

5.1. UK PLA Market by Raw Material 

5.1.1. Corn-based PLA

5.1.2. Sugar-based PLA

5.1.3. Cassava-based PLA

5.1.4. Others

5.2. UK PLA Market by Application

5.2.1. Packaging

5.2.2. Construction Material

5.2.3. Catering and Tableware

5.2.4. Agricultural Material

5.2.5. Consumer Goods

5.2.6. Electronic Material

5.2.7. Automobile

5.2.8. Others

6. Company Profiles

6.1. BASF SE

6.2. BioPak Pty Ltd.

6.3. CornWare UK

6.4. DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

6.5. Floreon-Transforming Packaging Ltd.

6.6. Merck KGaA

6.7. NatureWorks LLC

6.8. RTP Co.

6.9. Synbra Technology bv

6.10. Toray Industries, Inc. 

1. UK PLA MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY RAW MATERIAL, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION) 

2. UK PLA MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION) 

1. UK PLA MARKET SHARE BY RAW MATERIAL, 2018 VS 2025 (%)

2. UK PLA MARKET SHARE BY APPLICATION, 2018 VS 2025 (%)