About the Polylactic Acid (PLA) Index
Polylactic Acid (PLA). Bio-based compostable resin from corn starch or sugar cane. Published by PackIndex. Requires industrial composting. NatureWorks (USA) and Total Corbion dominate. Sprint 035 newly tracked.
Latin America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL converted | PackIndex live FX |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
Polylactic Acid (PLA) 90-day trend
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex PLA index moved +0.28% — from $2,139 (2026-05-01) to $2,145 (2026-07-06).
| Window | Start | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 days | $2,139 (2026-05-01) | $2,145 (2026-07-06) | +0.28% |
Full interactive history, OHLC candles, and fluctuation tools on PackIndex.
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Common questions
What is the current polylactic acid (pla) price?
PackIndex puts polylactic acid (pla) at $2,145 /t (▲ 0.00% WoW).
What drives the polylactic acid (pla) price?
The PackIndex PLA index is driven by movements in underlying commodity and energy markets.
How often is the polylactic acid (pla) price updated?
PackIndex updates the PLA index weekly.
How much has the polylactic acid (pla) price changed recently?
Over the last 90 days the PackIndex PLA index moved +0.28% — from $2,139 (2026-05-01) to $2,145 (2026-07-06).
Live Polylactic Acid (PLA) Data on PackIndex
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