Abstract
US demand to grow nearly 6% annually through 2010
Natural polymer demand is forecast to rise nearly six percent annually to $3.7
billion in 2010, reaching 1.7 billion pounds. The best growth is expected for
starch and fermentation products in light of increased capacity, lower prices
and environmental benefits. Polylactic acid demand will be bolstered by a more
competitive pricing structure with petrochemical- based polymers, particularly
in packaging and textile markets. Cellulose ethers will remain dominant with
demand expanding at a below average pace due to saturated applications and an
intensely competitive environment. Methyl cellulose is the leading cellulose
ether, with strong gains anticipated in the food and pharmaceutical markets.
Protein-based polymer demand will be driven by robust growth in biomedical use
for collagen and related products, yet constrained by subdued pricing for
wheat gluten. Demand for marine polymers such as alginates and carrageenan
will be fueled by continuing trends toward natural ingredients in foods,
nutraceuticals and cosmetics. Guar gum will present the best opportunities of
all exudate and vegetable gums, with food remaining the largest market. Gains
will be stimulated by rising demand in oilfield applications due to an upturn
in oil exploration, yet restrained by keen competition from xanthan gum and
cellulose ethers.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- General
- Macroeconomic Outlook
- Demographic Trends
- Consumer Income & Spending
- Nondurable Goods Outlook
- Competitive Materials
- Pricing
- Environmental & Regulatory Considerations
- Food & Beverages
- Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Chemicals
- 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
- Implants & Injections
- Wound Care Products
- Other
- Oilfield
- Oil & Natural Gas Industry Overview
- Natural Polymer Demand
- Construction
- Building Construction Overview
- Natural Polymer Demand
- Cosmetics & Toiletries
- Cosmetics & Toiletry Industry Overview
- Natural Polymer Demand
- Paints & Inks
- Paints & Inks Industry Overview
- Natural Polymer Demand
- Packaging
- Packaging Industry Overview
- Natural Polymer Demand
- Adhesives
- Adhesives Industry Overview
- Natural Polymer Demand
- Textiles & Leather Tanning
- Textiles & Leather Tanning Industries Overview
- Natural Polymer Demand
- Other Markets
IV. PRODUCTS
- General
- Cellulose Ethers
- Methyl Cellulose
- Carboxymethyl Cellulose
- Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Other Cellulose Ethers
- Protein-Based Polymers
- Wheat Proteins
- Collagen & Other
- Starch & Fermentation Products
- Starch Blends
- Xanthan Gum
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Polylactic Acid
- Other
- Exudate & Vegetable Gums
- Guar Gum
- Gum Arabic
- Other
- Marine Polymers
- Carrageenan
- Alginates
- Other
- Natural Phenolics & Polyphenols
- Other
V. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- General
- Market Share
- Hercules
- Dow Chemical
- CP Kelco
- FMC BioPolymer
- Danisco
- Other Producers
- Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Marketing Strategies
- Channels of Distribution
- Research & Development
- Competitive Strategies
- Cooperative Agreements
- COMPANY PROFILES
- Akzo Nobel NV
- Allergan Incorporated
- American Excelsior Company
- Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
- Aqualon, see Hercules Incorporated
- Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
- Arizona Chemical, see International Paper Company
- Ashland Incorporated
- Bayer AG
- Biocorp Incorporated, see Cereplast Incorporated
- Cargill Incorporated
- Cereplast Incorporated
- Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Company KG
- CP Kelco, see Huber (JM) Corporation
- Croda International plc
- CSM NV
- Danisco A/S
- Dow Chemical Company
- Economy Polymers & Chemicals
- FMC Corporation
- Frutarom USA Incorporated, see ICC Industries
- Genzyme Corporation
- Hercules Incorporated
- Huber (JM) Corporation
- ICC Industries Incorporated
- Imperial Chemical Industries plc
- Importers Service Corporation
- Inamed Corporation, see Allergan Incorporated
- Ingredients Solutions Incorporated
- International Paper Company
- International Specialty Products Incorporated
- Jungbunzlauer AG
- Manildra Group
- Metabolix Incorporated
- MGP Ingredients Incorporated
- National Starch and Chemical Company, see Imperial Chemical Industries
plc
- NatureWorks LLC, see Cargill Incorporated
- Novamont SpA
- Noviant, see Huber (JM) Corporation
- PGLA-1, see Cargill Incorporated
- PURAC America Incorporated, see CSM NV
- Rhodia SA
- SE Tylose GmbH & Company KG, see Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Limited
- Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH
- TIC Gums Incorporated
- Vertellus Specialties Incorporated
- Wacker-Chemie AG
- Wolff Cellulosics GmbH & Company KG, see Bayer AG
LIST OF TABLES
SECTION I -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- 1 Macroeconomic Indicators
- 2 Residential Population & Households
- 3 Consumer Income & Spending
- 4 Nondurable Goods Shipments
- 5 Selected Natural Polymer Prices
- 6 US 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 Shipments
- 8 Medical Demand for Natural Polymers by Application & Product
- 9 Petroleum & Natural Gas Production
- 10 Oilfield Demand for Natural Polymers
- 11 Building Construction & Maintenance & Repair Expenditures
- 12 Construction Demand for Natural Polymers
- 13 Cosmetic & Toiletry Shipments
- 14 Cosmetic & Toiletry Demand for Natural Polymers
- 15 Paint & Printing Ink Indicators
- 16 Paint & Ink Demand for Natural Polymers
- 17 Packaging Shipments by Material
- 18 Packaging Demand for Natural Polymers by Application & Product
- 19 Loose-Fill Packaging Demand for Natural Polymers
- 20 Film & Other Packaging Demand for Natural Polymers
- 21 Adhesives Shipments
- 22 Adhesives Demand for Natural Polymers
- 23 Textiles & Leather Tanning Shipments
- 24 Textile & Leather Tanning Demand for Natural Polymers
- 25 Other Markets for Natural Polymers
SECTION IV -- PRODUCTS
- 1 Natural Polymer Demand by Type
- 2 Cellulose Ether Demand
- 3 Methyl Cellulose Demand
- 4 Carboxymethyl Cellulose Demand
- 5 Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Demand
- 6 Microcrystalline Cellulose Demand
- 7 Other Cellulose Ether Demand
- 8 Protein-Based Polymer Demand
- 9 Wheat Protein Demand
- 10 Collagen & Other Protein-Based Polymer Demand by Type & Market
- 11 Starch & Fermentation Product Demand
- 12 Starch Blend Polymer Demand
- 13 Xanthan Gum Demand
- 14 Hyaluronic Acid Demand
- 15 Polylactic Acid Demand
- 16 Other Starch & Fermentation Product Demand
- 17 Exudate & Vegetable Gum Demand by Type
- 18 Guar Gum Demand
- 19 Gum Arabic Demand
- 20 Other Exudate & Vegetable Gum Demand
- 21 Marine Polymer Demand
- 22 Carrageenan Demand
- 23 Alginate Demand
- 24 Other Marine Polymer Demand
- 25 Natural Phenolic & Polyphenol Demand
- 26 Polyterpene Demand
- 27 Other Natural Phenolic & Polyphenol Demand
- 28 Other Natural Polymer Demand
SECTION V -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- 1 Selected US Natural Polymer Sales by Company, 2005
- 2 Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
- 3 Selected Cooperative Agreements
LIST OF CHARTS
SECTION III -- MARKETS
- 1 Natural Polymer Demand by Market, 2005
- 2 Food & Beverage Demand for Natural Polymers by Product, 2005
- 3 Medical Demand for Natural Polymers by Product, 2005
- 4 Cosmetic & Toiletry Demand for Natural Polymers by Product, 2005
SECTION IV -- PRODUCTS
- 1 Natural Polymer Demand by Type, 2005
- 2 Cellulose Ether Demand, 2005
- 3 Methyl Cellulose Demand, 2005
- 4 Carboxymethyl Cellulose Demand, 2005
- 5 Starch & Fermentation Product Demand, 2005
SECTION V -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- 1 US Natural Polymer Market Share by Company, 2005
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