With the increasingly serious environmental problems, the use of disposable plastic products (plastic bags, disposable tableware) has been widely restricted in various countries, which has stimulated people's interest in polylactic acid (PLA). Now many countries are discussing some projects to build new production facilities.

At present, the industrial production technology of PLA is the most developed among biopolymers and has a wide range of applications, although the polymer production is still very small).

The following is the production capacity of PLA in China compiled by the Institute of biodegradable materials in February 2021.

The following is the production capacity of PLA in other countries compiled by the Institute of biodegradable materials in February 2021.

The following is the production capacity of lactic acid in China compiled by the Institute of biodegradable materials in February 2021.

OKCHEM PLA, PBAT and PBS Distribution Project

OKCHEM is the strategic partner of Anhui BBCA (expected to be the largest PLA producer in China) and Xinjiang Blue Ridge Tunhe (the largest PBAT producer in China) to look for buyers and partners globally. If you want to join us in this project, please contact us at info@okchem.com. You may also make the application online at: https://www.okchem.com/agent/detail/degradableplastics/oem

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3. About market analysis and new development

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