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Southeast Asian Green Feedstock Market
Frost & Sullivan, March 2011, Pages: 166
The Southeast Asian green feedstocks market study analyzes the four product segments namely, palm oil, coconut oil, sugarcane and cassava. The important factors that are driving and restraining the growth of the market have also been detailed in the study along with the challenges faced by the participants. Unit shipment and revenue forecasts have been given for each of the product segment with a detailed note on competitive structure and unit shipment share by applications and countries. The geographical scope of the study includes Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and The Philippines
Research Overview
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Southeast Asian Green Feedstock Market provides an in-depth analysis of the market drivers and restraints, industry trends, and competitive environment in addition to the challenges and issues faced by market participants. In this research, Frost & Sullivan’s expert analysts thoroughly examine the following products: palm oil, coconut oil, sugarcane, and cassava.
Market Overview
Demand Spike for Green Chemicals Stokes Growth in the Southeast Asian Green Feedstock Market
Amid growing global concerns over depleting fossil resources and rising fuel emissions, the Southeast Asian green feedstock market is picking up steam. Emerging new products based on environment-friendly feedstock are widening the scope for the green feedstock market. Green chemicals are gaining traction worldwide, especially in Europe and North America. The growth in demand for green chemicals in these regions is pushing the growth of green feedstocks market in Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia has an abundance of renewable raw material for the production of biodiesel and bioethanol, which are exported to other countries. “Being rich in agricultural resources, Southeast Asia is a natural destination for many chemical manufacturers,” notes the analyst of this research service. “Though the region is not actively engaged in green chemicals, it supplies platform chemicals such as oleochemicals to the world market.” Recent years have witnessed a demand upswing for feedstocks, such as palm oil, coconut oil, and cassava in Southeast Asia. New production plants have been set up to produce chemicals, such as methyl esters sulphonates (MES) that can be derived from palm oil. Intensifying focus on biofuels is also expected to further expand the growth of the green feedstocks market.
Emphasis on Sustainable Production Practices Triggers Gravitation toward Second-Generation Feedstock
Green feedstocks, such as palm oil and sugarcane are witnessing a significant increase in price. This may affect the green chemicals market which in turn may limit the growth of green feedstocks market. Apart from this, concern is growing over the sustainability of production of biofuels. Some of the unsustainable ways followed by the biofuel producers in Southeast Asia may nullify the green effect that would have been otherwise delivered by their use. Regulatory bodies in Europe and North America are seriously looking into the issue of sustainability in the utilisation of renewable feedstock for the biofuel production. To meet the spiralling demand for biofuels, large forest areas are being converted into arable land to make way for the cultivation of cash crops. This will cause serious damage to ecological balance. Although the governments of several countries in Southeast Asia are proactively engaged in preventing deforestation, the voices against this issue are getting stronger. The emphasis on sustainable production practices has triggered the gravitation toward second-generation feedstock and biomass for producing fuel and chemicals. Consequently, the growth of the first-generation feedstock will be curtailed.
Going forward, upgrading the production facilities through modernisation and mechanisation is critical for the participants across the value chain to gain the competitive edge in the market. Greater attention to sustainable production of feedstock will enable the growth of palm oil, coconut oil, sugarcane, and cassava. Also, cutting down on C02 emissions will be a vital factor in ensuring fast-track market progression.
Market Sectors
Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:
- Palm oil
- Coconut oil
- Sugarcane
- Cassava
By End -use Vertical:
- Automotive
- Personal care
- Plastics
- Pharmaceuticals
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