Biopolymer Market Forecasts And Growth Trends To 2015 - Starch - Based Polymers Driving The Growth

Biopolymer Market Forecasts and Growth Trends to 2015 - Starch - based Polymers Driving the Growth

Summary

Biopolymer Market Forecasts and Growth Trends to 2015 - Starch - based Polymers Driving the Growth provides an in-depth analysis of the global biopolymer industry. The research presents detailed analysis and forecasts of the major economic and market trends affecting the biopolymer markets in major regions of the world. The report contains detailed analysis of four major biopolymer types, namely, starch-based, PLA, PHA and soy-based polymers. The report contains demand analysis and forecasts, drivers and restraints, end use analysis by markets and forecasts, end use analysis by applications and market share analysis of the major producers for biopolymers. Overall, the report presents a comprehensive analysis of the global biopolymers market covering all the major parameters.

The demand for biopolymer is highest in North America. The US is driving majority of the demand for biopolymers in the world. The North American demand by volume for biopolymers in 2009 was nearly 45% of the global biopolymer demand.

The packaging market is the oldest market for biopolymers. The biodegradability and the bio-based raw materials make it a perfect choice for packaging. It is estimated to hold a revenue share of 53.2% in 2009. However the other markets such as automotive, medical and electrical & electronics applications are also growing at a higher rate.

Scope

The report provides in-depth analysis, market opportunities and challenges for manufacturers of biopolymers, worldwide. Its scope includes:

- Demand of biopolymers at global level and forecast to 2015.

- Demand of four major biopolymer types, namely, starch-based, PLA, PHA and soy-based polymers at global level and forecast to 2015.

- Demand of biopolymers and four major biopolymer types for all the major regions including North America, Europe and Asia.

- Detailed demand analysis of biopolymers and four major biopolymer types by key end use markets at global level. Major markets are packaging and automotive.

- Detailed demand analysis of biopolymers and four major biopolymer types by key end use applications at global level. Major applications are in films and foams.

- Competitive landscape of biopolymer industry and four major biopolymer types at global level. It includes major companies like NatureWorks, Plantic Technologies, Rodenburg Biopolymers B.V., PURAC Biomaterials and others.

- Detailed analysis of the key drivers and restraints at global level for the biopolymer industry and all four biopolymer types.

Reasons to buy

The report will enhance your decision making capability in a more rapid and time sensitive manner. It will allow you to:

- Develop business strategies with the help of specific insights on biopolymer market.

- Identify opportunities and challenges in the global biopolymer market.

- Understand the market positioning of biopolymer producers.

- Increase future revenue and profitability with the help of insights on the future opportunities and critical success factors in the global biopolymer market.

- Benchmark your operations and strategies against the major players in the global biopolymer market

Keywords

Biopolymer, PLA, starch based, PHA, soy based

Table of Contents :

1.1 List of Tables 7

1.2 List of Figures 9

2 Introduction 11

2.1 GBI Report Guidance 11

3 Global Biopolymers Market 12

3.1 Market Introduction and Overview 12

3.2 Market Drivers 12

3.2.1 Increasing Awareness towards Greener Products 12

3.2.2 Improving Technology of the Biopolymers 12

3.2.3 Declining Prices Boost the Growth of the Biopolymer Market 12

3.2.4 New Legislation to Push the Biopolymer Market 12

3.3 Market Restraints 12

3.3.1 Current Economic Recession Restricts the Growth of the Biopolymers Market 12

3.3.2 Lack of Certain Properties Restrict the Markets Growth 13

3.3.3 High Price in Comparison to Conventional Polymers 13

3.4 Share Analysis by Polymer Type 13

3.5 Demand Analysis of Biopolymers Market and Forecast to 2015 14

3.6 Strategic Analysis of Biopolymers Market by Geographical Regions and Forecast to 2015 16

3.6.1 European Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 17

3.6.2 North American Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 19

3.6.3 Asia-Pacific Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 21

3.6.4 Rest of the World Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 22

3.7 Strategic Analysis of Biopolymer Market by End-use Markets 24

3.8 Strategic Analysis of Biopolymer Market by End-use Applications 25

3.9 Global Biopolymer Competitive Landscape 26

4 Global Starch-based Polymers Market 28

4.1 Market Introduction and Overview 28

4.2 Market Drivers 28

4.2.1 Need for Bio-renewable Packaging Materials Boost the Growth of the Starch-based Polymers 28

4.2.2 Replacing Polystyrene (PS) Foams Drives the Growth of the Starch-based Polymers 28

4.2.3 Technological Advancement Leads to Market Expansion for Starch-based Polymers 28

4.3 Market Restraints 28

4.3.1 Impact of Economic Recession Dampens the Growth of Starch-based Polymers Market 28

4.3.2 Competition from PLA Polymers Hamper the Growth of the Starch-based Polymers Market 29

4.4 Share Analysis by Product Type 29

4.4.1 Thermoplastic Starch (TPS) 30

4.4.2 Starch and Synthetic Polymer Blend 30

4.4.3 Starch and PLA Blend 30

4.4.4 Starch and PVOH Blend 30

4.5 Demand Analysis of Starch-based Polymers and Forecasts to 2015 31

4.6 Strategic Analysis of Starch-based Polymers Market by Geographical Regions and Forecast to 2015 33

4.6.1 European Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 34

4.6.2 North American Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 36

4.6.3 Asia-Pacific Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 38

4.6.4 Rest of the World Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 40

4.7 Global Starch-based Polymers Price Analysis and Forecast to 2015 42

4.8 Strategic Analysis of Starch-based Polymers Market by End-use Markets 44

4.8.1 Packaging Market 45

4.8.2 Agriculture Market 48

4.8.3 Automotive Market 51

4.8.4 Electrical and Electronics Market 54

4.8.5 Others Market 57

4.9 Strategic Analysis of Starch-based Polymers Market by End-use Applications 58

4.9.1 Loose-fill Application 59

4.9.2 Film Application 59

4.9.3 Molded Components Application 60

4.9.4 Others Application 61

4.10 Global Starch-based Polymers Market Competitive Landscape 62

5 Global Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) Market 63

5.1 Market Introduction and Overview 63

5.2 Market Drivers 63

5.2.1 Increasing Demand for Foamed Food Packaging Trays Spurs the Growth of the PLA Market 63

5.2.2 Advancement in the Processing Technology of the Polymers Lead to Higher Growth 63

5.2.3 Increasing Penetration in Packaging Water Bottles Market Boosts the Growth of PLA Market 63

5.2.4 Opportunities to Replace Traditional Polymers Enhance the Growth of PLA Market 64

5.3 Market Restraints 64

5.3.1 The Global Economic Slowdown has Affected the Market Growth of PLA 64

5.3.2 Resistance from Recyclers Association Towards Introducing PLA Bottles for Packaged Water 64

5.3.3 Competition from Starch-based Polymers May Hamper the Growth of the PLA Market 64

5.4 Share Analysis by Product Type 65

5.5 Share Analysis by Feedstock Types 66

5.5.1 Manufacturing Technology 67

5.6 Demand Analysis of PLA and Forecast to 2015 67

5.7 Strategic Analysis of PLA Market by Geographical Regions and Forecast to 2015 69

5.7.1 European Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 70

5.7.2 North American Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 73

5.7.3 Asia-Pacific Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 76

5.7.4 Rest of the World Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 79

5.8 Global PLA Price Analysis and Forecast to 2015 81

5.9 Strategic Analysis of PLA Market by End-use Markets 83

5.9.1 Packaging Market 84

5.9.2 Agriculture Market 86

5.9.3 PLA in agriculture is used mainly in two types of applications. 87

5.9.4 Automotives Market 89

5.9.5 Electrical and Electronics Market 91

5.9.6 Medical Market 93

5.9.7 Others Market 95

5.10 Strategic Analysis of PLA Market by End-use Applications 97

5.10.1 Film Application 98

5.10.2 Compost Bag Application 99

5.10.3 Fibers Application 100

5.10.4 Molded and extruded Components 101

5.10.5 Foam Application 102

5.10.6 Others Application 103

5.11 Global PLA Market Competitive Landscape 104

6 Global Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Market 105

6.1 Market Introduction and Overview 105

6.2 Market Drivers 105

6.2.1 Need for High-Performance Bio-based Polymers 105

6.2.2 Reduction in Price Increases the Adoption Rate of PHA Polymers among the Processors 105

6.3 Market Restraints 105

6.3.1 Economic Recession Dampens the Growth of the PHA Polymers 105

6.3.2 Supply Shortage is a Major Stumble Block for the Growth of the Market 105

6.4 Share Analysis by Product Types 105

6.5 Demand Analysis of PHA and Forecasts to 2015 107

6.6 Strategic Analysis of PHA Market by Geographical Regions and Forecast to 2015 109

6.6.1 European Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 110

6.6.2 North American Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 112

6.6.3 Asia-Pacific Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 113

6.6.4 Rest of the World Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 114

6.7 Global PHA Price Analysis and Forecast to 2015 115

6.8 Strategic Analysis of PHA Market by End-use Markets 116

6.8.1 Packaging Market 117

6.8.2 Medical Market 119

6.8.3 Others Market 121

6.9 Strategic Analysis of PHA Market by End-use Applications 122

6.9.1 Molded Components Application 123

6.9.2 Film Application 124

6.9.3 Others Application 125

6.10 Global PHA Market Competitive Landscape 126

7 Global Soy-based Polymers Market 127

7.1 Market Introduction and Overview 127

7.2 Market Drivers 127

7.2.1 Increasing Awareness Towards Greener Products 127

7.2.2 Availability of Feedstock Drives the Growth 127

7.3 Market Restraints 127

7.3.1 Economic Recession Hits the Growth of Soy-based Polymers 127

7.3.2 Lack of Technological Abilities for Polymer Production and Application 127

7.4 Share Analysis by Product Type 128

7.5 Demand Analysis of Soy-based polymers and Forecasts to 2015 129

7.6 Strategic Analysis of Soy-based Market by Geographical Regions and Forecast to 2015 131

7.6.1 North American Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 132

7.6.2 European Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 134

7.6.3 Asia-Pacific Demand Analysis and Forecast to 2015 135

7.7 Strategic Analysis of Soy-based Polymers Market by End-use Markets 137

7.8 Strategic Analysis of Soy-based Polymers Market by End-use Application 138

7.9 Global Soy-based Polymers Market Competitive Landscape 139

8 Appendix 140

8.1 About GBI Research 140

8.2 Market Definitions 140

8.3 Abbreviations 140

8.4 Methodology 140

8.4.1 Coverage 141

8.4.2 Secondary Research 141

8.4.3 Primary Research 141

8.4.4 Expert Panel Validation 142

8.5 Units of Measure 142

8.6 Contact Us 142

8.7 Disclaimer 142

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