Natural Polymers NEW US industry forecasts for 2016 & 2021

This study covers the US market for natural polymers by type and market. Natural polymers are defined as polymeric products derived from plant and/or animal sources, including copolymers containing synthetic compounds such as cellulose ethers, starch and fermentation products, exudate and vegetable gums, protein-based polymers, marine polymers, and others. Excluded from this study are large volume commodities (e.g., latex, lignin), commodity-type nonwovens (e.g., rayon), inexpensive adhesives (e.g., starch and animal glue), and nutritive foodstuffs (e.g., wheat gluten and soy protein), as well as bio-based conventional polymers (e.g., bio-based polyethylene and bio-based polyethylene terephthalate).

Historical data for 2001, 2006, and 2011 and forecasts for 2016 and 2021 are provided in dollars and pounds unless otherwise indicated. The macroeconomic indicators used in this study were obtained from The Freedonia Group Consensus Forecasts dated August 2012. The term “demand” is defined as production plus imports minus exports, and is therefore synonymous with “sales” and “apparent consumption.” Throughout this study, demand is related to various indicators for comparative purposes and to facilitate further analysis. Tabular details may not add to totals due to independent rounding, and calculated ratios reflect unrounded numbers. Due to the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ use of chain weighted price indices, inflation-adjusted Gross Domestic Product components (2005 dollars) do not add to the total. Dollar values cited for the industry are at the basic manufacturers’ level.

Table of contents

INTRODUCTION

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT
General
Macroeconomic Outlook
Demographic Trends
Consumer Income & Spending
Manufacturing Outlook
Competitive Materials
Pricing
Environmental & Regulatory Considerations
Food & Beverages
Cosmetic & Toiletry Chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Other
International Activity
Foreign Trade

III. MARKETS
General
Food & Beverages
Food & Beverage Industry Overview
Natural Polymer Demand
Confections & Baked Goods
Dairy & Desserts
Other
Medical
Pharmaceuticals Overview
Natural Polymer Demand
Pharmaceuticals
Wound Care Products
Orthopedic Injections
Oilfield
Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry Overview
Natural Polymer Demand
Applications
Polymers
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Cosmetic & Toiletry Industry Overview
Natural Polymer Demand
Paint & Inks
Paint & Ink Industry Overview
Natural Polymer Demand
Construction
Building Construction Overview
Natural Polymer Demand
Adhesives
Adhesive Industry Overview
Natural Polymer Demand
Packaging
Packaging Industry Overview
Natural Polymer Demand
Film
Loose-Fill
Thermoformed Products
Foodservice & Other
Textiles
Textile Industry Overview
Natural Polymer Demand
Other Markets

IV. PRODUCTS
General
Cellulose Ethers
Methyl Cellulose
Markets
Producers
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Markets
Producers
Carboxymethyl Cellulose
Markets
Producers
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Markets
Producers
Other Cellulose Ethers
Starch & Fermentation Polymers
Xanthan Gum
Markets
Producers
Starch Derivatives
Markets
Producers
Polylactic Acid
Markets
Producers
Hyaluronic Acid
Markets
Producers
Other Starch & Fermentation Polymers
Exudate & Vegetable Gums
Guar Gum
Markets
Producers
Gum Arabic
Markets
Producers
Other Exudate & Vegetable Gums
Protein-Based Polymers
Collagen
Markets
Producers
Other Protein-Based Polymers
Marine Polymers
Alginates
Markets
Producers
Carrageenan
Markets
Producers
Other Marine Polymers
Other
Pectin
Natural Phenolics
All Other

V. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
General
Market Share
Acquisitions & Divestitures
Marketing Strategies
Channels of Distribution
Research & Development
Competitive Strategies
Cooperative Agreements
Company Profiles
Akzo Nobel NV
Allergan Incorporated
AmberWorks, see Cargill
American Excelsior Company
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Arizona Chemical Company LLC
Ashland Incorporated
AVEBE UA
BASF SE
Borregaard ASA
Cargill Incorporated
Cereplast Incorporated
Cognis, see BASF
Corn Products International, see Ingredion
CP Kelco US, see Huber (JM)
Croda International plc
CSM NV
Danisco A/S, see DuPont (EI) de Nemours
Dow Chemical Company
DuPont (EI) de Nemours
Economy Polymers & Chemicals
FMC Corporation
Frutarom Industries, see ICC Industries
Genzyme, see Sanofi
Huber (JM) Corporation
ICC Industries Incorporated
Importers Service Corporation
Ingredion Incorporated
JRS Pharma, see Rettenmaier (J.) & Söhne
Jungbunzlauer AG
Manildra Group
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
Metabolix Incorporated
MGP Ingredients Incorporated
National Starch, see Ingredion
NatureWorks, see Cargill
NovaMatrix, see FMC
Novamont SpA
Orkla ASA
Penn Carbose Incorporated
Purac biochem, see CSM
Rettenmaier (J.) & Söhne GmbH & Company KG
Rhodia, see Solvay
Sanofi
SE Tylose, see Shin-Etsu Chemical
Seagarden ASA
Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited
Solvay SA
Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH
Tanac SA
TIC Gums Incorporated
Vertellus Specialties Incorporated
Wacker Chemie AG
Other Companies Mentioned in the Study

LIST OF TABLES

SECTION I -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Summary Table 3

SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
1 Macroeconomic Indicators
2 Population & Households
3 Personal Consumption Expenditures
4 Manufacturers’ Shipments
5 Selected Natural Polymer Prices
6 Natural Polymer Foreign Trade

SECTION III -- MARKETS
1 Natural Polymer Demand by Market
2 Food & Beverage Shipments
3 Food & Beverage Demand for Natural Polymers by Application & Product
4 Confection & Baked Goods Demand for Natural Polymers
5 Dairy & Dessert Demand for Natural Polymers
6 Other Food & Beverage Demand for Natural Polymers
7 Pharmaceutical Supply & Demand
8 Medical Demand for Natural Polymers by Application & Product
9 Oil & Gas Production
10 Oilfield Demand for Natural Polymers by Product
11 Cosmetic & Toiletry Supply & Demand
12 Cosmetic & Toiletry Demand for Natural Polymers
13 Paint & Printing Ink Indicators
14 Paint & Ink Demand for Natural Polymers
15 Building Construction Expenditures
16 Construction Demand for Natural Polymers
17 Adhesive Shipments
18 Adhesive Demand for Natural Polymers
19 Packaging Supply & Demand
20 Packaging Demand for Natural Polymers by Application & Product
21 Film Demand for Natural Polymers
22 Loose-Fill Packaging Demand for Natural Polymers
23 Thermoformed Product Demand for Natural Polymers
24 Foodservice & Other Applications for Natural Polymers
25 Textile Mill Product Shipments
26 Textile Demand for Natural Polymers
27 Other Markets for Natural Polymers

SECTION IV -- PRODUCTS
1 Natural Polymer Demand by Type
2 Cellulose Ether Demand
3 Methyl Cellulose Demand
4 Microcrystalline Cellulose Demand
5 Carboxymethyl Cellulose Demand
6 Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Demand
7 Other Cellulose Ether Demand
8 Starch & Fermentation Polymer Demand
9 Xanthan Gum Demand
10 Starch Derivative Demand
11 Polylactic Acid Demand
12 Hyaluronic Acid Demand
13 Other Starch & Fermentation Polymer Demand
14 Exudate & Vegetable Gum Demand
15 Guar Gum Demand
16 Gum Arabic Demand
17 Other Exudate & Vegetable Gum Demand
18 Protein-Based Polymer Demand
19 Collagen Demand
20 Other Protein-Based Polymer Demand
21 Marine Polymer Demand
22 Alginate Demand
23 Carrageenan Demand
24 Other Marine Polymer Demand
25 Other Natural Polymer Demand

SECTION V -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
1 US Natural Polymer Sales by Company, 2011
2 Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
3 Selected Cooperative Agreements

LIST OF CHARTS

SECTION III -- MARKETS
1 Natural Polymer Demand by Market, 2011
2 Food & Beverage Demand for Natural Polymersby Product, 2011
3 Medical Demand for Natural Polymers by Product, 2011
4 Cosmetic & Toiletry Demand for Natural Polymers by Product, 2011

SECTION IV -- PRODUCTS
1 Natural Polymer Demand by Type, 2011
2 Cellulose Ether Demand by Type, 2011
3 Methyl Cellulose Demand by Market, 2011
4 Carboxymethyl Cellulose Demand by Market, 2011
5 Starch & Fermentation Polymer Demand by Type, 2011

SECTION V -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
1 US Natural Polymer Market Share, 2011

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