High Growth Reported for the US Biodegradable Plastics Market

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US Biodegradable Plastics Market

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US demand to grow nearly 20% annually through 2012

Demand for biodegradable plastic in the US is forecast to expand nearly
16 percent per year to 720 million pounds in 2012, valued at $845
million. Average prices will continue to decline as a result of higher
capacity and greater production efficiencies, as well as price mixes
reflecting fastest growth for the lower priced resins. Myriad
opportunities are anticipated based on a more competitive pricing
structure, increased competitiveness with petroleum-based polymers, and
growing environmental, governmental and consumer initiatives for greater
use of sustainable resources. Biodegradable plastic applications are also
being expanded by developing testing and certification standards and
enhanced performance properties brought about by more sophisticated
polymerization and blending techniques.

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INTRODUCTION
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT
General
Macroeconomic Overview
Consumer Income & Spending Trends
Demographic & Household Trends
Packaging Outlook
Plastic Film
Plastic Beverage Bottles
Plastic Foodservice Disposables
Loose-Fill Packaging
Manufacturers' Outlook
Agricultural Outlook
Manufactured Fiber Overview
Nonwoven Disposables Overview
New Developments
Capacity Additions
Thermoplastic Resin Outlook
Historical Trends
Pricing Trends
Solid Waste Management
Landfills
Recycling
Incineration
Composting
Degradability Standards
Regulatory & Legislative Environment
Plastic Recycling
International Activity
Europe
Japan
Other Countries
III. TYPES
General
Raw Materials
Biodegradable/Compostable Plastic
Starch-Based Plastic

Products
Producers

Polylactic Acid

Packaging
Fiber
Other Uses

Cellophane
Polyester-Based Plastic

Types
Producers

Other Biodegradable/Compostable Plastics
Photodegradable Plastic
Applications
Producers
Other Biodegradable Plastics
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Polyethylene Oxide & Other Types
IV. MARKETS
General
Packaging
Film
Ring Carriers
Biodegradable Loose-Fill
Foodservice
Molded & Other
Nonpackaging Film
Fiber
Bedding & Apparel
Other
Other Markets
Medical
All Other
V. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
General
Market Share
NatureWorks
Innovia Films
ITW Hi-Cone
Novamont
Other Producers
Mergers & Acquisitions
Manufacturing Requirements
Research & Development
Marketing Strategies
Channels of Distribution
Competitive Strategies
Cooperative Agreements
Company Profiles
American Excelsior Company
Ampacet Corporation
AMYLEX Corporation
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
BASF AG
BioBag International AS
BIOgroupUSA Incorporated, see BioBag International AS
Cargill Incorporated
Celanese Corporation
Cereplast Incorporated
Cortec Corporation
DaniMer Scientific LLC
Dow Chemical Company
DuPont (EI) de Nemours
DURECT Corporation
Eastman Chemical Company
Free-Flow Packaging International Incorporated
Illinois Tool Works Incorporated
Innovia Films Limited
KTM Industries Incorporated
Kuraray Company Limited
Metabolix Incorporated
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Incorporated
NatureWorks LLC, see Cargill Incorporated and Teijin Limited
Novamont SpA
Pak-Lite Incorporated
Perstorp AB
PGLA-1, see Cargill Incorporated
Procter & Gamble Company
ReNewable Products Incorporated
Solae LLC, see DuPont (EI) de Nemours
Solvay SA
StarchTech Incorporated
Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH
Teijin Limited
Telles LLC, see Archer-Daniels-Midland and Metabolix
Wilkinson Industries Incorporated
LIST OF TABLES
SECTION I -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Summary Table
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
1 Macroeconomic Indicators
2 Personal Consumption Expenditures
3 Population & Households
4 Packaging Shipments by Material
5 Plastic Film Demand
6 Plastic Beverage Bottle Demand
7 Plastic Foodservice Disposables: Resin Demand
8 Loose-Fill Packaging Demand
9 Manufacturers' Shipments
10 Agricultural Indicators
11 Manufactured Fiber Demand
12 Personal Hygiene Products & Consumer Wipe Demand
13 Thermoplastic Resin Demand by Type
14 Biodegradable Plastic Market, 1997-2007
15 Biodegradable Plastic Prices
16 Municipal Solid Waste Management by Process
SECTION III -- TYPES
1 Biodegradable Plastic Demand by Type
2 Biodegradable/Compostable Plastic Demand by Type
3 Starch-Based Biodegradable Plastic Demand by Use
4 Polylactic Acid Demand by Use
5 Polylactic Acid Demand in Packaging by Use
6 Polylactic Acid Demand in Fiber by Use
7 Polylactic Acid Demand in Other Uses
8 Cellophane Demand by Use
9 Polyester-Based Biodegradable Plastic Demand by Use
10 Other Biodegradable/Compostable Plastic Demand by Use
11 Photodegradable Plastic Demand by Use
12 Other Biodegradable Plastic Demand by Use
SECTION IV -- MARKETS
1 Biodegradable Plastic Demand by Market
2 Packaging Markets for Biodegradable Plastic by Type
3 Film Markets for Biodegradable Plastic
4 Ring Carrier Market for Biodegradable Plastic
5 Biodegradable Loose-Fill Packaging Demand
6 Biodegradable Foodservice Disposables Demand by Use
7 Molded & Other Packaging Markets for Biodegradable Plastic
8 Nonpackaging Film Markets for Biodegradable Plastic by Use
9 Fiber Markets for Biodegradable Plastic by Use
10 Other Markets for Biodegradable Plastic
SECTION V -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
1 US Biodegradable Plastic Sales by Company, 2007
2 Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
3 Selected Cooperative Agreements
LIST OF CHARTS
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
1 Plastic Film Demand by Type, 2007
2 Thermoplastic Resin Demand by Type, 2007
3 Biodegradable Plastic Market, 1995-2007
4 Municipal Solid Waste Management by Process, 2007
SECTION III -- TYPES
1 Biodegradable/Compostable Plastic Demand by Type, 2007
SECTION IV -- MARKETS
1 Packaging Markets for Biodegradable Plastic by Type, 2007
SECTION V -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
1 US Biodegradable Plastic Market Share, 2007

More Details

Polyester-based biodegradables to grow fastest

Polylactic acid (PLA) demand will present good opportunities through
2012, reflecting price declines, improved product performance and greater
processor familiarity. Good opportunities are expected in packaging areas
such as film, thermoformed products, and foodservice products.
Starch-based plastic demand will present good growth through 2012 due to
the availability of lower priced and improved resin blends. Film products
such as yard and kitchen bags will remain dominant. Rapid advances are
also expected in areas such as plates, bowls and foodservice items. Slow
growth is expected for biodegradable loose-fill packaging based on
competition from bubble packaging and inflatable bags. Demand for
polyester-based biodegradables will increase at the fastest pace through
2012 due to rapid capacity additions, price declines and opportunities in
film and fiber products. The materials also have good synergy in blends
with PLA, starch and other materials.

Packaging will remain dominant end use

Packaging, which accounted for more than 70 percent of all biodegradable
plastic use in 2007, will present good opportunities. Molded
biodegradable products will exhibit the fastest growth due to widespread
use in containers and trays based on improved resins and processing
technologies. Biodegradable film has diverse bag, liner and overwrap
applications. Fiber markets will provide good opportunities, with bedding
and apparel remaining the leading applications.

Study coverage

Biodegradable Plastics, a new Freedonia industry study available for
$4600, examines the biodegradable plastics industry in the US by type and
market. Historical data are presented (1997, 2002 and 2007), as well as
forecasts for 2012 and 2017 in pounds and dollars.

The market environment examines trends in markets such as film, bottle
and food packaging, as well as pricing factors, degradability standards
and international activity. The industry structure analyzes market share,
reviews merger and acquisition activity, research and development efforts
and international markets. In addition, the study also evaluates market
share and profiles 35 competitors active in the US industry.

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