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US demand to reach 550 million pounds in 2016
US demand for bioplastics will expand strongly through 2016, when it is expected to reach 550 million pounds, valued at nearly $700 million. Although bioplastics have begun to achieve a considerable degree of commercial success, the industry remains in an early stage of development, representing only a small niche within the overall plastics industry. Going forward, technical innovations and increased production capacity will combine to enhance the properties of bioplastics, boost their availability, and lower their price, thus making them more competitive with conventional polymers. In addition, many bio-based polymers benefit from relative price stability when compared with their petroleum-based counterparts. Moreover, the desire to decrease dependence on foreign oil will further fuel the expansion of bio-based resins, as will efforts by US manufacturers to enhance sustainability and improve the corporate image they project to an increasingly eco-conscious consumer base.
Non-biodegradable bioresins to gain market share
Although biodegradable materials accounted for the vast majority of bioplastics volume in 2011, the emergence of non-biodegradable bioresins will dramatically alter the market landscape. By 2021, these materials will represent more than two-fifths of volume demand. Growth will be fueled by large-volume production of bio-based polyethylene, as well as the eventual commercialization of bio-based polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride, as well as polyethylene furanoate. Since such resins are chemically identical to their conventional counterparts, market acceptance is forecast to occur at a rapid rate. PET is projected to offer significant growth potential over the longer term, particularly as large corporations -- especially those in the soft drink industry -- are investing heavily in the development of this material.
PLA to remain most commonly used bioplastic
Although demand for biodegradable products will continue to be impacted by issues such as their inability to decompose in landfills and their potential to contaminate the recycling stream, polylactic acid (PLA) is expected to remain the most extensively used resin in the bioplastics market through the forecast period. Advances will be promoted by a widening composting network and greater processor familiarity. Furthermore, PLA is being blended with other resins and additives to create new grades that offer improved product performance, allowing for expanded use in an extended range of applications.
Bio-based polyethylene to offer best opportunities
Bio-based polyethylene -- which entered the market in 2010 -- is expected to offer the best opportunities for growth through 2016, increasing rapidly from a small base. The exceptionally strong gains are predicated on the expansion of production capacity, which will reduce prices and enable bio-based polyethylene to compete more effectively with its petroleum-based counterpart. Although bio-based polyethylene will continue to command a price premium that will restrict demand in price-sensitive nonconsumer markets through 2016, the fact that bio-based polyethylene is chemically identical to, and can serve as a drop-in replacement for, conventional polyethylene will remain a key factor driving its adoption.
Study coverage
This upcoming study, Bioplastics, presents historical demand data (2001, 2006, 2011) and forecasts for 2016 and 2021 by resin, product, and market. The study also assesses key market environment factors, evaluates company market share, and profiles 44 industry competitors.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ix I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT 4General 4Macroeconomic Overview 5Consumer Spending 8Demographic Trends 11Manufacturing Outlook 15Packaging Industry Outlook 18Plastic Resin Outlook 21Historical Market Trends 23Pricing Trends 26Solid Waste Management 29Recycling 30Incineration 32Composting 33Landfills & Other 34Degradability & Bio-Based Standards 36Regulatory & Legislative Environment 39Raw Materials 41Foreign Trade 42International Activity 44
III. RESINS 47
General 47Types 50Polylactic Acid 53Products 55Markets 58Producers 62Starch-Based Plastics 63Products 65Markets 66Producers 69Cellulose Films 71Bio-Based Polyethylene 74Products 75Markets 76Producers 78Bio-Based Polyamides 78Degradable Polyesters 81Products 81Markets 84Producers 86Other Bioplastics 88Polyhydroxyalkanoates 89Bio-Based PET 92All Other 94
IV. PRODUCTS & MARKETS 95
General 95Products 96Film 98Molded Goods 101Other 103Markets 105Packaging 106Containers 109Plastic Container Outlook 110Bioplastics Demand 111Packaging Film 115Plastic Film Outlook 115Bioplastics Demand 117Loose-Fill 119Loose-Fill Packaging Outlook 120Bioplastics Demand 121Other Packaging 123Nonpackaging 125Nonwovens & Textiles 127Consumer Nonwovens & Textiles Outlook 127Bioplastics Demand 129Foodservice Disposables 130Plastic Foodservice Disposables Outlook 131Bioplastics Demand 134Bags 137Agriculture Products 140Agricultural Outlook 141Bioplastics Demand 142Other Nonpackaging 144
V. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE 147
General 147Market Share 149Manufacturing Requirements 154Research & Development 156Marketing Strategies 158Channels of Distribution 160Competitive Strategies 161Cooperative Agreements 162Company Profiles 167Accutech Films, see Clondalkin Group HoldingsAkzo Nobel NV 168ALGIX LLC 170AmberWorks, see CargillAmerican Excelsior Company 171AMYLEX Corporation 173Archer-Daniels-Midland Company 174Arkema SA 176BASF SE 179BioBag International AS 181Braskem SA 183Cargill Incorporated 185Celanese Corporation 187Cereplast Incorporated 189Clarifoil, see CelaneseClondalkin Group Holdings BV 191Corn Products International, see IngredionCortec Corporation 192Cryovac, see Sealed AirCSM NV 194D&W Fine Pack LLC 196DaniMer Scientific LLC 197Dispoz-o Products, see D&W Fine PackDow Chemical Company 199DuPont (EI) de Nemours 200DURECT Corporation 202Eastman Chemical Company 203Ecospan LLC 204Fortune Plastics, see Clondalkin Group HoldingsFrito-Lay North America, see PepsiCoIngredion Incorporated 206Innovia Films Limited 207KTM Industries Incorporated 209Kuraray Company Limited 211Metabolix Incorporated 213Micromidas Incorporated 215National Starch, see IngredionNatureWorks, see CargillNingbo Tianan Biologic Material Company Limited 216Northern Technologies International Corporation 217Novamont SpA 219Novomer Incorporated 221Pactiv, see Reynolds Group HoldingsPepsiCo Incorporated 222Perstorp AB 223Plantic Technologies Limited 224PolyFerm Canada Incorporated 225PolyOne Corporation 226Reynolds Group Holdings Limited 228Rodenburg Biopolymers BV 230Sealed Air Corporation 231Sekisui Chemical Company Limited 233Solae, see DuPont (EI) de NemoursSolanyl Biopolymers, see Rodenburg BiopolymersStarchTech Incorporated 234Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH 236Toyota Motor Corporation 237Wilkinson Industries, see D&W Fine PackOther Companies Mentioned in the Study 239
LIST OF TABLES
SECTION I -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Summary Table 3 SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT2 Personal Consumption Expenditures 11
3 Population & Households 15
4 Manufacturers' Shipments 18
5 Packaging Supply & Demand 20
6 Plastic Resin Supply & Demand 23
7 Bioplastics Market, 2001-2011 25
8 Bioplastics Pricing 29
9 Municipal Solid Waste Management by Process 30
10 Bioplastics Supply & Demand 44
SECTION III -- RESINS2 Bioplastics Demand by Type 53
3 Polylactic Acid Demand by Product 58
4 Polylactic Acid Demand by Market 61
5 Starch-Based Plastics Demand by Product 66
6 Starch-Based Plastics Demand by Market 68
7 Cellulose Film Demand 74
8 Bio-Based Polyethylene Demand by Product 76
9 Bio-Based Polyethylene Demand by Market 77
10 Bio-Based Polyamides Demand 80
11 Degradable Polyesters Demand by Product 83
12 Degradable Polyesters Demand by Market 86
13 Other Bioplastics Demand by Resin 89
SECTION IV -- PRODUCTS & MARKETS2 Bioplastic Film Demand by Product & Resin 100
3 Bioplastic Molded Goods Demand by Product & Resin 103
4 Other Bioplastic Products Demand by Format & Resin 104
5 Bioplastics Demand by Market 106
6 Packaging Market for Bioplastics by Product 108
7 Plastic Container Demand 111
8 Container Demand for Bioplastics 115
9 Plastic Film Demand 116
10 Packaging Film Demand for Bioplastics by Resin 119
11 Loose-Fill Packaging Demand 121
12 Bioplastic Loose-Fill Packaging Demand 123
13 Other Packaging Demand for Bioplastics 125
14 Nonpackaging Markets for Bioplastics by Product 126
15 Consumer Nonwovens & Textiles Indicators 129
16 Nonwovens & Textiles Demand for Bioplastics 130
17 Plastic Demand in Foodservice Disposables 134
18 Foodservice Disposables Demand for Bioplastics
by Resin & Product 137
19 Bioplastic Nonpackaging Bag Demand by Resin 140
20 Agricultural Indicators 142
21 Agriculture Products Demand for Bioplastics 143
22 Other Nonpackaging Markets for Bioplastics by Resin & Use 146
SECTION V -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE2 Selected Cooperative Agreements 164
LIST OF CHARTS SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT2 World Demand for Bioplastics, 2011 46
SECTION III -- RESINS
1 Bioplastics Demand by Resin, 2011 50
2 Polylactic Acid Demand by Market, 2011 62
3 Starch-Based Plastics Demand by Market, 2011 69
SECTION IV -- PRODUCTS & MARKETS
1 Bioplastics Demand by Product, 2011 98
2 Packaging Market for Bioplastics by Product, 2011 109
3 Nonpackaging Markets for Bioplastics by Product, 2011 127
SECTION V -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
1 Bioplastics Market Share, 2011 149
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