[PLA] Import Surge and Export Bottleneck: A Comprehensive Overview of Imports and Exports in the First Half of 2026

In the first half of 2026, China’s imports and exports of polylactic acid (PLA) exhibited a pattern of “increasing volume but declining prices.” Total imports reached 38,257 tons, surging 41.19% year-on-year, while exports grew modestly to 13,938 tons, rising only 9.58% year-on-year. The “import surge” coexists with an “export bottleneck,” and the trend of rising volumes alongside falling prices is likely to dominate the full-year performance.

Other Loads: Essential Oils, Natural Polymers, and Nanomaterials

Some relatively novel bioplastics have been employed in the development of food packaging.

Published in a Top-Tier Journal! Major Breakthrough in the Polylactic Acid (PLA) Industry

On July 21, 2026, *Nature Chemical Engineering* published an analytical paper titled “Assessing the Industrial Impact of an Alternative Lactide Production Method for Polylactic Acid Manufacturing.”

The Application of Polylactic Acid (PLA) in Green Tableware

Disposable foamed plastic tableware has been banned from production and sales in China due to its difficulty in degradation and high pollution. The market urgently needs alternative materials that are environmentally friendly, safe, have good processing properties and are economically viable.

Global Biodegradable Plastic Bags Industry Ranking Analysis: Five High-Growth Niche Applications—from Supermarket Shopping Bags to Agricultural Mulch Films

As the “white pollution” caused by conventional plastics has become a global environmental challenge, a profound materials revolution is quietly reshaping the foundational logic of the packaging industry.

High-Quality Materials Build Excellent Homes: Polylactic Acid (PLA)–Aerogel Insulation Panels Respond to the New Housing Development Requirements in the “15th Five-Year Plan for Expanding Consumption”

High-Quality Materials Build High-Quality Homes: Polylactic Acid–Aerogel Insulation Panels Respond to the New Housing Development Requirements in the “15th Five-Year Plan for Expanding Consumption”

Is the plastic industry chain essentially a “carbon chain”?

In the public’s perception, plastic has consistently carried negative labels such as “white pollution” and “environmental sin.” Issues like marine debris, microplastic contamination, and ecological invasion have cemented the public’s entrenched belief in banning or restricting plastic use.

People’s Daily Report: Polylactic Acid (PLA) Sandbags Support “Combating Desertification with Sand”

On July 14, the People’s Daily published a report titled “Biodegradable Sandbags Aid ‘Using Sand to Control Sand’” on its Page 11.