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Market for Natural Polymers in the US
Taiyou Research, Sep 2011, Pages: 110
Natural polymers or biopolymers are polymers produced by living organisms. US demand for natural polymers will expand by just a little over seven percent annually through 2012. Best opportunities are anticipated in packaging uses based on the increased availability and cost competitiveness of novel polymers such as polylactic acid (PLA). Cellulose ether will remain the largest segment while starch and fermentation products jump at double-digit rates. Currently, the natural polymers industry worth is approximately $3 billion in US.
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.
Robust growth is also anticipated for protein-based polymers such as collagen, with further advances threatened by mature wheat gluten uses.
Average natural polymer prices are expected to stabilize, reflecting declining prices for starch and fermentation products. 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. Declining prices have definitely attributed to improved production efficiencies and expanded capacity of natural polymers.
In this industry scenario, Taiyou Research analyzes the Market for Natural Polymers in the US. The report covers the following:
- A statistical analysis of the US market for natural polymers.
- Analysis of the demand for natural polymers segmented according to products. Segments analyzed include cellulose ethers, starch and fermentation products, protein-based polymers, and natural polymers.
- Industry trade, regulatory framework, industry trends, and the industry structure are analyzed, along with an analysis of the technological developments in the industry.
- Markets analyzed in this research report include the food and beverage segment, medical segment, oilfield equipment segment, and others.
- Major players are analyzed in this report through a company overview, analysis of business segments, presence in the market, and a SWOT analysis.
Taiyou Research’s report on the Market for Natural Polymers in the US is a comprehensive research offering on the industry.
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