| Product Code: ETC5720038 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The polylactic acid market in Afghanistan serves industries such as packaging, textiles, and biomedical. Polylactic acid, also known as PLA, is a biodegradable polymer derived from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugarcane, driving its demand in eco-friendly applications including food packaging, textiles, and medical implants.
The Afghanistan Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market is witnessing growth due to its applications as a biodegradable polymer in packaging, textiles, and biomedical industries. PLA offers properties such as biocompatibility, compostability, and renewable sourcing, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastics. With Afghanistan focus on sustainable development and waste reduction, the demand for PLA is expected to rise, stimulating market expansion in the country.
Challenges in the polylactic acid market in Afghanistan include competition from alternative biodegradable polymers, regulatory concerns related to compostability and recyclability, and price volatility in raw materials. Additionally, limited access to processing technologies and technical expertise may hinder market growth and product innovation.
Acknowledging the importance of biodegradable polymers in promoting environmental sustainability, the Afghan government supports policies to promote the production, importation, and utilization of polylactic acid (PLA). This includes incentives for research and development, market access facilitation, and public awareness campaigns on eco-friendly alternatives.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Overview |
3.1 Afghanistan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Government initiatives promoting the use of biodegradable materials |
4.2.3 Growing awareness among consumers about the environmental impact of traditional plastics |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High manufacturing costs compared to traditional plastics |
4.3.2 Limited availability of raw materials for polylactic acid production |
4.3.3 Lack of infrastructure for recycling and composting of polylactic acid products |
5 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Trends |
6 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Segmentations |
6.1 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market, By Grade |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermoforming, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Extrusion, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Injection Molding, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Blow Molding, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Rigid Thermoform, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Film & Sheet, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Bottles, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market, By End Use Industry |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Agricultural, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Textile, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Biomedical, 2021-2031F |
7 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the number of companies adopting polylactic acid packaging solutions |
8.2 Growth in the number of government policies supporting the use of biodegradable materials |
8.3 Increase in consumer surveys indicating preference for eco-friendly packaging alternatives |
9 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Afghanistan Polylactic Acid Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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