The global polylactic acid market size is expected to experience exponential growth by reaching USD 2,306,708.2 thousand by 2028. This information is published by Fortune Business Insights in its latest report, titled, “Polylactic Acid Market, 2021-2028.” The report further observes that the market stood at USD 698,200.9 thousand in 2020 and is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 16.3% between 2021 and 2028.

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Increasing Demand for PLA and Composites in Medical Industry

In September 2020, Total Corbion PLA announced its plan to build its second PLA facility with an aim to manufacture up to 100,000 tons of PLA and its composites annually. According to the company, the new plant will be operational from 2024 at Grandpuits, France. The growing demand for biocompatible and biodegradable polymers across the medical industry for tissue engineering, medical implants, drug delivery systems, and orthopedic devices is expected to boost the market’s demand in the forthcoming years.