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Polylactic Acid (PLA) For 3D Printing Market

Polylactic Acid (PLA) For 3D Printing Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By User Type (Hobbyist, Education, Industrial), By Diameter (1.75 MM, 3 MM), By Application (Automotive, Food Packaging, Healthcare, House Hold Items), By Region, And By Segment Forecasts, 2024-2031

Report ID : 2778 | Published : 2024-09-19 | Pages: 170 | Format: PDF/EXCEL

The Polylactic Acid (PLA) For 3D Printing Market Size is predicted to at a 18.9% CAGR during the forecast period for 2024-2031.

PLA for 3D printing

Polylactic acid (PLA) 3D printing is a flexible polymeric filament produced from organic substances. The most user-friendly substance for 3-D printing is PLA. The polymer material's renewable origin ensures its extensive employment in the near future, and processing it uses fewer resources. The exhaustion of energy source stocks gives rise to worries about rising carbon dioxide emissions and environmental degradation. These elements play an important and driving role in the adoption of bio-based polymers like PLA. Legislatures have been investing a lot of money in R&D to create an environmentally acceptable, renewable substitute for packaging. PLA is widely utilized in the food packaging sector. Disposable healthcare gadgets, containers, and plastic films are a few of the most popular uses for PLA.

However, market growth is hampered by the high cost. Polylactic acid processing is very expensive. An even greater price disparity has resulted from the declining cost of gasoline oil since synthetic plastics are less expensive. There are a number of technical obstacles to producing more affordable biodegradable polymers. Propane petroleum products are the source of around one-third of recyclable plastics, and the manufacturing sector is shifting to biological substrate. There have been difficulties in the construction sector because of the COVID-19 epidemic, including transport and a shortage of raw component kinds. The substantial fall in the global economy is probably the reason for the decline in construction expenditure worldwide. The result is a decrease in PLA usage. Restrictions imposed by the government in reaction to the virus's impacts could cause exhaustion of basic component kinds and people, interrupt logistics systems, and make it harder to meet contractual obligations.

Competitive Landscape

Some Major Key Players In The Polylactic Acid (PLA) For 3D Printing Market:

  • ColorFabb BV
  • Fillamentum Manufacturing Czech s.r.o
  • Hatchbox 3D
  • Innofil3D BV
  • MakerBot Industries, LLC
  • Polymaker LLC
  • Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co., Ltd
  • Torwell Technologies Co., Ltd
  • Ultimaker B.V
  • Futerro S.A.
  • NatureWorks LLC
  • Stratasys Ltd
  • Synbra Technology bv
  • Total Corbion PLA
  • Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Co., Ltd
  • Other Market Players

Market Segmentation:

The polylactic acid (PLA) for 3D printing market is segmented based on user type, diameter, and application. As per the user type, the market is segmented into hobbyist, education, and industrial. By diameter, the market is segmented into 1.75 mm and 3 mm. The application segment comprises automotive, food packaging, healthcare, household items, and others.

Based On The Application, The Healthcare Polylactic Acid (PLA) For 3D Printing Market Segment Is Accounted As A Major Contributor To The Polylactic Acid (PLA) For 3D Printing Market.

The healthcare polylactic acid (PLA) for 3D printing market will lead with a significant global market share in 2023. Within the healthcare sector, three-dimensional printing is frequently utilized in orthodontics to create root canals, caps, and arches. The capacity to create precise and tailored orthodontic elements enhances the complete comfort and efficacy of oral prostheses. In the healthcare sector, this is anticipated to stimulate technology uptake.

Industrial Segment To Witness Growth At A Rapid Rate

The industrial industry accounts for the bulk of polylactic acid (PLA) For 3D printing usage because this material helps to improve efficiency in manufacturing while also giving products greater adaptability. Because of its widespread use across professions, investment expenses have decreased. Furthermore, increased adaptability of 3D printers can be attained through the integration of development industries that support the automation of the production industry.

In The Region, The North American Polylactic Acid (PLA) For 3D Printing Market Holds A Significant Revenue Share.

The North American polylactic acid (PLA) 3D printing market is estimated to report the highest market share in revenue in the near future. This can be attributed to the area's growing demand for the commodity and the scarcity of renewable energy availability. Owing to its swift economic growth and expanding populace, this region will hold a significant share of the global market. In addition, Asia Pacific is likely to grow rapidly in the global polylactic acid (PLA) 3D printing market due to the growing demand for consumer products, ethane, and gasoline, as well as for packaging materials that are beneficial to the environment. The need for renewable chemicals is high due to their continual use in many regions of the world, which is driving the market's growth.

Recent Developments:

  • In April 2024, Polymaker unveiled a collaboration with Thought3D, the company behind the Magigoo line of 3D-printing intelligent polymers. By including their Personal Computer Clever Epoxy on polyamide details sheets, Polymaker is now endorsing Magigoo. When publishing with polycarbonate-based substances, P.C. Clever Epoxy helps with bed adherence and optimizes production productivity.
  • In June 2024, Stratasys Ltd. announced the release of its J5 Technology Anatomy 3D printing. This breakthrough from Stratasys aims to improve patient satisfaction, expedite product introductions, and optimize processes for healthcare facilities, healthcare equipment producers, and educational organizations.

Polylactic Acid (PLA) For 3D Printing Market Report Scope

Report Attribute

Specifications

Growth Rate CAGR

CAGR of 18.9% from 2024 to 2031

Quantitative Units

Representation of revenue in US$ Bn, Volume (Kilotons) and CAGR from 2024 to 2031

Historic Year

2019 to 2023

Forecast Year

2024-2031

Report Coverage

The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends

Segments Covered

By User Type, Diameter, And Application,

Regional Scope

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

Country Scope

U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; France; Italy; Spain; South East Asia; South Korea

Competitive Landscape

Colorfabb BV, Fillamentum Manufacturing Czech S.R.O., Hatchbox 3D, Innofil3D BV, Makerbot Industries, LLC, Polymaker LLC, Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co., Ltd, Torwell Technologies Co., Ltd, Ultimaker B.V., FUTERRO S.A., Natureworks LLC, Stratasys Ltd., Synbra Technology Bv, Total Corbion PLA, And Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Co., Ltd.

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Global Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis

Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by User Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. by User Type & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Kilotons)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by User Type:

5.2.1. Industrial
5.2.2. Hobbyist
5.2.3. Education

Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. by Application & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
6.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Kilotons)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Application:

6.2.1. Food Packaging
6.2.2. House Hold Items
6.2.3. Healthcare
6.2.4. Automotive
6.2.5. Others

Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: by Diameter Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. by Diameter & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
7.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Kilotons)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Diameter:

7.2.1. 1.75 MM
7.2.2. 3 MM or 2.85 MM

Chapter 8. Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Segmentation 4: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

8.1. North America
8.1.1. North America Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by User Type, 2024-2031
8.1.2. North America Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2024-2031
8.1.3. North America Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by Diameter, 2024-2031
8.1.4. North America Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

8.2. Europe
8.2.1. Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by User Type, 2024-2031
8.2.2. Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2024-2031
8.2.3. Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by Diameter, 2024-2031
8.2.4. Europe Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

8.3. Asia Pacific
8.3.1. Asia Pacific Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by User Type, 2024-2031
8.3.2. Asia Pacific Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2024-2031
8.3.3. Asia-Pacific Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by Diameter, 2024-2031
8.3.4. Asia Pacific Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

8.4. Latin America
8.4.1. Latin America Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by User Type, 2024-2031
8.4.2. Latin America Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2024-2031
8.4.3. Latin America Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by Diameter, 2024-2031
8.4.4. Latin America Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

8.5. Middle East & Africa
8.5.1. Middle East & Africa Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by User Type, 2024-2031
8.5.2. Middle East & Africa Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2024-2031
8.5.3. Middle East & Africa Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by Diameter, 2024-2031
8.5.4. Middle East & Africa Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Kilotons) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
9.2. Company Profiles

9.2.1. ColorFabb BV
9.2.2. Fillamentum Manufacturing Czech s.r.o.
9.2.3. Hatchbox 3D
9.2.4. Innofil3D BV
9.2.5. MakerBot Industries, LLC
9.2.6. Polymaker LLC
9.2.7. Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co., Ltd
9.2.8. Torwell Technologies Co., Ltd
9.2.9. Ultimaker B.V.
9.2.10. Futerro S.A.
9.2.11. NatureWorks LLC
9.2.12. Stratasys Ltd.
9.2.13. Synbra Technology bv
9.2.14. Total Corbion PLA
9.2.15. Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Co., Ltd.
9.2.16. Other Prominent Players

Segmentation of Polylactic Acid (PLA) For 3D Printing Market-

Polylactic Acid (PLA) For 3D Printing Market By User Type-

  • Hobbyist
  • Education
  • Industrial

PLA for 3D printing

Polylactic Acid (PLA) For 3D Printing Market By Diameter-

  • 75 MM
  • 3 MM

Polylactic Acid (PLA) For 3D Printing Market By Application-

  • Automotive
  • Food Packaging
  • Healthcare
  • House Hold Items
  • Others

Polylactic Acid (PLA) For 3D Printing Market By Region-

North America-

  • The US
  • Canada
  • Mexico

Europe-

  • Germany
  • The UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific-

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • South East Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America-

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America

 Middle East & Africa-

  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East and Africa

 

InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.

Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.

Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.

Secondary research

The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:

  • Company websites, financial reports, annual reports, investor presentations, broker reports, and SEC filings.
  • External and internal proprietary databases, regulatory databases, and relevant patent analysis
  • Statistical databases, National government documents, and market reports
  • Press releases, news articles, and webcasts specific to the companies operating in the market

The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista

Primary Research:

Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies

The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to: 

  • Industry participants: CEOs, CBO, CMO, VPs, marketing/ type managers, corporate strategy managers, and national sales managers, technical personnel, purchasing managers, resellers, and distributors.
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, Investment bankers, research analysts specializing in specific markets
  • Key opinion leaders (KOLs) specializing in unique areas corresponding to various industry verticals
  • End-users: Vary mainly depending upon the market

Data Modeling and Analysis:

In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.

The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.

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