Lactic Acid Ester Market Size, Regional Outlook, Industry Analysis Report, Price Trends, Application Development Potential, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2024 – 2032

Lactic Acid Ester Market Size

Lactic Acid Ester Market is predicted to expand significantly from 2024 to 2032 owing to wide usage across multiple sectors like cosmetics to create hair colors, moisturizers, and other skincare items.
 

The increased manufacturing of green solvents for creating effective and high-performing agrochemical formulations will outline the industry outlook. Lactic acid esters serve as effective adjuvants, solvents, and carriers in herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Their biodegradability, low toxicity, and compatibility with active ingredients also contribute to their increasing preference for formulating eco-friendly and efficient agrochemical products.
 

The rising need for agrochemicals in agricultural countries, such as China, India, Vietnam, and others, will further support the market growth. For instance, according to the WTO estimates, India's agrochemical exports for the fiscal year 2022-23 reached $5.5 billion, surpassing the U.S. ($5.4 billion) to become the world's second-largest agrochemical exporter. This growing demand for sustainable agricultural solutions is further favoring the regulatory emphasis on reducing environmental impacts. However, the market growth may face restraints, such as regulatory hurdles, limited availability of raw materials, competition from alternative products, and challenges in scaling up production capacities.
 

Lactic Acid Ester Market Trends

The ongoing investments in biotechnological innovations focused on enhancing production processes, optimizing yields, and reducing costs are likely to boost the market growth. For instance, in November 2023, Indiana University announced plans to invest over $250 million in a series of initiatives for accelerating scientific discoveries and applications in life sciences and biotechnology. Moreover, biotechnological methods are enabling the development of novel lactic acid ester derivatives with improved functionalities and applications. This increasing lactic acid ester usage across diverse industries, such as food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals will further expand opportunities for sustainable solutions.
 

Lactic Acid Ester Market Analysis

Based on type, the lactic acid ester industry share from the ethyl lactate segment will complement the market expansion through 2032 given its rising usage as a precision cleaning agent in painting and coating applications. VertecBioTM EL ethyl lactate solvents offer a 100% biodegradable option of dissolving inks, paints, and varnishes, making them effective cleanup solvents. Ethyl lactate is recording significant usage as an emulsifier in culinary products like ice cream and cakes. Furthermore, with the increasing regulatory focus on reducing VOC emissions and the growing demand for sustainable coatings, the use of lactic acid esters in painting and coating applications will remain steady.
 

In terms of end-use, the lactic acid ester market from the pharmaceutical segment is anticipated to generate substantial revenue by 2032. Lactic acid ester is used increasingly in many pharmaceutical products for chiral intermediate and metal sequestration, pH management, and as a naturally occurring body component. Increasing number of formulations to boost anti-tumor actions will add to the segment growth.
 

Given the regional landscape, the Europe lactic acid ester market is set to exhibit robust development between 2024 and 2032 on account of increased consumer demand for natural and sustainable ingredients in food, beverage, and personal care products. The positive regulatory support for eco-friendly additives is driving the rising investments in bio-based chemicals in the region. Moreover, the higher R&D expenditures in the U.K. pharmaceutical sector coupled with the considerable increase in demand for cosmetics and personal care items particularly in Germany will further augment the regional industry outlook.
 

Lactic Acid Ester Market Share

Increasing investments in R&D of innovative formulations, strategic collaborations, and expansion of production capacities to enhance product quality and awareness are some initiatives undertaken by lactic acid ester providers to strengthen their market competitiveness. To illustrate, Corbion N stands as a pivotal industry player for its expertise in biotechnology, further propelling the development of innovative solutions.
 

Some of the major lactic acid ester industry participants are -

• Zhengzhou Tianrun Lactic Acid
• Qingdao Abel Technology
• Henan Jindan Lactic Acid
• Musashino Chemical Laboratory
• Shenzhen Esun Industrial
• Corbion N.
• Shanghai Ruizheng Chemical Technology
• Shandong Enno New Material
• Yancheng Huade Biological Engineering
• Cellulac Plc.
• Godavari Biorefineries
• Vertec Biosolvents
   

Lactic Acid Ester Market News  

• In October 2023, Godavari Biorefineries Limited established its new MPO plant offering a capacity of 4,000 tons per year in Maharashtra, India, as an initiative to meet the rising demand for chemicals produced from renewable feedstocks through sustainable practices. The plant will allow the company to offer customized solutions and chemicals to global markets.
   
• In April 2022, ORLEN Group established a new bio-refinery in Trezbinia, for generating 5 tons of lactic acid per year.