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Market Research Report
Natural Polymers (US industry forecasts for 2012 & 2017)
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The Freedonia Group |
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November, 2008 |
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76261 |
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296 PAGES |
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Natural Polymers (US industry forecasts for 2012 & 2017) published by The Freedonia Group in November, 2008. This report consists of 296 PAGES and the price starts from US $ 4600.
Abstract
US demand to grow 6% annually through 2012
Natural polymer demand is expected to grow 6.0 percent annually to $5 billion
in 2012, reaching 2.3 billion pounds. Gains will be stimulated by increased
levels of food production, and opportunities in packaging, oilfield, medical,
cosmetic/ toiletry and other areas. Average natural polymer prices are
expected to decrease slightly based on declining prices for starch and
fermentation products. Prices of other natural polymers will be moderated by
the commodity nature of most materials and the dominance of price over other
considerations. Threats to further growth include mature applications and
variable supplies for products such as guar gum due to climatic and political
uncertainties. With many natural polymers harvested offshore, such as
carrageenan and gum arabic, imports will constitute a growing share of
domestic demand.
Starch, vegetable gums among best prospects
Best opportunities are anticipated for starch and fermentation products,
followed by exudate and vegetable gums, and marine and protein polymers.
Starch and fermentation product demand will grow at a double-digit pace to
nearly $1.1 billion in 2012 based on increased capacity and declining prices
for polylactic acid and starch blend polymers in packaging and textile fiber
uses. Hyaluronic acid demand will expand rapidly in medical and
cosmetic/toiletry applications with strong gains anticipated in dermal filler
injections and orthopedic treatments. Demand for exudate and vegetable gums
will be driven by oilfield and food/beverage applications for guar gum and gum
arabic. Robust growth is anticipated for protein-based polymers such as
collagen, with further advances threatened by mature wheat gluten uses. The
marine polymer segment will be driven by opportunities for carrageenan and
alginates.
Cellulose ether demand will be stimulated by widespread food, construction and
oilfield applications. Microcrystalline cellulose will expand at the fastest
pace due to opportunities as pharmaceutical excipients, as well as food and
beverage applications. Carboxymethyl cellulose CMC) demand will increase at a
slightly slower pace with best growth anticipated in drilling, workover and
completion fluids for the oilfield industry, where it functions as a
thickening and suspension agent. Methyl cellulose has an entrenched position
in construction uses such as plaster, mortar, grouts, stucco and wallpaper
pastes.
Medical, oilfield markets to be fastest growing
Food and beverages will remain the leading market for natural polymers, where
natural polymers are used as thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers. Medical
markets will rise at a significantly faster pace due to opportunities for
cellulose ethers, collagen and hyaluronic acid in pharmaceuticals, and dermal
and topical fillers. Good oilfield advances will be fueled by increased
drilling of new oil and natural gas wells, and the continued maturation of
domestic crude oil and gas fields, all of which will increase the need for
natural polymers used in well stimulation, exploration and other areas.
Study coverage
This new Freedonia industry study, Natural Polymers, presents
historical demand data (1997, 2002 and 2007) plus forecasts for 2012 and 2017
by natural polymer type (e.g., cellulose ethers, gums, marine polymers) and
market (e.g., food and beverage, medical, oilfield). The study also assesses
market developments, pricing factors and new trends. The market environment
SECTION discusses the macroeconomic environment, pricing, key foreign trade
factors and the global natural polymer industry. The industry structure
SECTION presents market share and an analysis of merger and acquisition
activity, cooperative agreements and other competitive factors, and profiles
industry competitors.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- General
- Macroeconomic Outlook
- Demographic Trends
- Consumer Income & Spending
- Nondurable Goods Outlook
- Competitive Materials
- Pricing
- Environmental & Regulatory Considerations
- Food & Beverages
- Cosmetic & Toiletry Chemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Other
- International Activity
- Foreign Trade
III. MARKETS
- General
- Medical
- Pharmaceuticals Overview
- Natural Polymer Demand
- Pharmaceuticals
- Orthopedic Injections
- Wound Care Products
- Other
- Food & Beverages
- Food & Beverage Industry Overview
- Food
- Beverages
- Natural Polymer Demand
- Confections & Baked Goods
- Dairy & Desserts
- Other
- Oilfield
- Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry Overview
- Natural Polymer Demand
- Construction
- Building Construction Overview
- Natural Polymer Demand
- Cosmetics & Toiletries
- Cosmetic & Toiletry Industry Overview
- Natural Polymer Demand
- Adhesives
- Adhesives Industry Overview
- Natural Polymer Demand
- Packaging
- Packaging Industry Overview
- Natural Polymer Demand
- Themoformed Products
- Film
- Loose-Fill
- Foodservice & Other
- Paint & Ink
- Paint & Ink Industry Overview
- Natural Polymer Demand
- Textiles & Leather Tanning
- Textiles & Leather Tanning Industries Overview
- Natural Polymer Demand
- Other Markets
IV. PRODUCTS
- General
- Cellulose Ethers
- Methyl Cellulose
- Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Carboxymethyl Cellulose
- Other Cellulose Ethers
- Starch & Fermentation Products
- Starch Blends
- Xanthan Gum
- Polylactic Acid
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Other
- Protein-Based Polymers
- Collagen
- Other Protein-Based
- Exudate & Vegetable Gums
- Guar Gum
- Gum Arabic
- Other
- Marine Polymers
- Carrageenan
- Alginates
- Other
- Natural Phenolics & Polyphenols
- Other
- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- General
- Market Share
- Hercules
- Dow Chemical
- CP Kelco
- FMC BioPolymer
- Danisco
- Cargill
- Rhodia
- Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Marketing Strategies
- Channels of Distribution
- Research & Development
- Competitive Strategies
- Cooperative Agreements
COMPANY PROFILES
- Akzo Nobel NV
- Alco Chemical, see Akzo Nobel NV
- Allergan Incorporated
- American Excelsior Company
- AMYLEX Corporation
- Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
- Aqualon Company, see Hercules Incorporated
- Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
- Arizona Chemical Company
- Ashland Incorporated
- AVEBE UA
- Bayer AG
- Cargill Incorporated
- Cellulosic Specialties, see Akzo Nobel NV
- Cereplast Incorporated
- Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Company KG
- CP Kelco ApS, see Huber (JM) Corporation
- Croda International plc
- CSM NV
- Danisco A/S
- Dow Chemical Company
- Economy Polymers & Chemicals
- FMC Corporation
- Frutarom Limited
- Genzyme Corporation
- Hercules Incorporated
- Huber (JM) Corporation
- Imperial Chemical Industries plc, see Akzo Nobel NV
- Importers Service Corporation
- International Paper Company
- International Specialty Products Incorporated
- JRS Pharma GmbH & Company KG, see Rettenmaier (J.) & Son GmbH & Company KG
- Jungbunzlauer AG
- Manildra Group
- Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
- Metabolix Incorporated
- MGP Ingredients Incorporated
- National Starch and Chemical Company, see Akzo Nobel
- National Starch Personal Care, see Akzo Nobel NV
- NatureWorks LLC, see Cargill Incorporated
- NovaMatrix, see FMC Corporation
- Novamont SpA
- Orkla ASA
- Penn Carbose Incorporated
- Penwest Pharmaceuticals Company
- PGLA-1, see Cargill Incorporated and CSM NV
- PURAC biochem BV, see CSM NV
- Rettenmaier (J.) & Son GmbH & Company KG
- Rhodia SA
- SE Tylose GmbH & Company KG, see Shin-Etsu Chemical
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited
- Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH
- Tanac SA
- Telles LLC, see Archer-Daniels-Midland Company and Metabolix Incorporated
- TIC Gums Incorporated
- Vertellus Specialties Incorporated
- Wacker-Chemie AG
- Wolff Walsrode AG, see Dow Chemical Company
LIST OF TABLES
SECTION I -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SECTION II -- MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
- Macroeconomic Indicators
- Population & Households
- Personal Consumption Expenditures
- Nondurable Goods Shipments
- Selected Natural Polymer Prices
- Natural Polymer Foreign Trade
SECTION III -- MARKETS
- Natural Polymer Demand by Market
- Pharmaceutical Shipments
- Medical Demand for Natural Polymers by Application & Product
- Food & Beverage Shipments
- Food & Beverage Demand for Natural Polymers by Application & Product
- Confection & Baked Goods Demand for Natural Polymers
- Dairy & Dessert Demand for Natural Polymers
- Other Food & Beverage Demand for Natural Polymers
- Petroleum & Natural Gas Production
- Oilfield Demand for Natural Polymers by Product
- Building Construction Expenditures
- Construction Demand for Natural Polymers
- Cosmetic & Toiletry Shipments
- Cosmetic & Toiletry Demand for Natural Polymers
- Adhesive Shipments
- Adhesive Demand for Natural Polymers
- Packaging Shipments by Material
- Packaging Demand for Natural Polymers by Application & Product
- Thermoformed Product Demand for Natural Polymers
- Film Demand for Natural Polymers
- Loose-fill Packaging Demand for Natural Polymers
- Foodservice & Other Applications for Natural Polymers
- Paint & Printing Ink Indicators
- Paint & Ink Demand for Natural Polymers
- Textile & Leather Tanning Shipments
- Textile & Leather Tanning Demand for Natural Polymers
- Other Markets for Natural Polymers
SECTION IV: PRODUCTS
- Natural Polymer Demand by Type
- Cellulose Ether Demand
- Methyl Cellulose Demand
- Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Demand
- Microcrystalline Cellulose Demand
- Carboxymethyl Cellulose Demand
- Other Cellulose Ether Demand
- Starch & Fermentation Polymer Demand
- Starch Blend Polymer Demand
- Xanthan Gum Demand
- Polylactic Acid Demand
- Hyaluronic Acid Demand
- Other Starch & Fermentation Polymer Demand
- Protein-Based Polymer Demand
- Collagen Demand
- Other Protein-Based Polymer Demand
- Exudate & Vegetable Gum Demand by Type
- Guar Gum Demand
- Gum Arabic Demand
- Other Exudate & Vegetable Gum Demand
- Marine Polymer Demand
- Carrageenan Demand
- Alginate Demand
- Other Marine Polymer Demand
- Natural Phenolic & Polyphenol Demand
- Polyterpene Demand
- Other Natural Phenolic & Polyphenol Demand
- Other Natural Polymer Demand
SECTION V -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- Selected US Natural Polymer Sales by Company, 2007
- Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Selected Cooperative Agreements
LIST OF CHARTS
SECTION III
- Natural Polymer Demand by Market, 2007
- Medical Demand for Natural Polymers by Product, 2007
- Food & Beverage Demand for Natural Polymers by Product, 2007
- Cosmetic & Toiletry Demand For Natural Polymers by Product, 2007
SECTION IV -- MARKETS
- Natural Polymer Demand by Type, 2007
- Cellulose Ether Demand, 2007
- Methyl Cellulose Demand, 2007
- Carboxymethyl Cellulose Demand, 2007
- Starch & Fermentation Product Demand, 2007
SECTION V -- PRODUCTS
- US Natural Polymer Market Share by Company, 2007
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