Natural Polymers

US Industry Study with Forecasts to 2010 & 2015

Publication Date	January 2007
Publisher	Freedonia Group
Product Type	Report
Pages	261
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	FED00186

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Summary

Starch and fermentation product demand will grow at a double-digit pace to nearly $800 million in 2010 driven by demand for polylactic acid and starch blend polymers in packaging and textile fiber uses. US demand to grow 5.9% annually through 2010 Natural polymer demand is expected to grow 5.9 percent annually to $3.6 billion in 2010, reaching 1.7 billion pounds.

Gains will be stimulated by increased levels of food production, and opportunities in packaging, medical and other areas. Threats to further growth include mature applications and variable supplies for products such as guar gum due to climatic and political uncertainties. With many natural polymers harvested offshore, imports will constitute a growing share of domestic demand.

CMC, starch/fermentation products to lead gains

Cellulose ether demand is projected to increase 4.2 percent yearly to $1 billion in 2010. Cellulose ethers, which accounted for 31 percent of total demand in 2005, have widespread food, construction and oilfield applications. Methyl cellulose will account for 31 percent of the cellulose ether market due to its entrenched position in construction uses such as plaster, mortar, grouts, stucco and wallpaper pastes. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) demand will expand at the fastest pace with best prospects expected in drilling, workover and completion fluids for the oilfield industry.

Starch and fermentation product demand will grow at a double-digit pace to nearly $800 million in 2010. Declining prices, attributable to improved production efficiencies and expanded capacity, will stimulate demand for polylactic acid and starch blend polymers in packaging and textile fiber uses. Hyaluronic acid demand will expand rapidly in medical and cosmetic/toiletry applications such as dermal fillers and orthopedic treatments.

Robust growth is anticipated for protein-based polymers like collagen.

The marine polymer segment will be driven by opportunities for carrageenan and alginates, while exudate and vegetable gum demand will be boosted by food/beverage and oilfield uses.

Food and beverages to remain dominant market

Food and beverages will remain the leading market for natural polymers, which are used as thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers. Despite only modest 4.1 percent annual growth to $1.3 billion in 2010, pockets of growth exist in areas such as low fat and reduced carbohydrate food formulations. Products such as CMC and xanthan gum will increasingly be used to improve mouthfeel and texture as fats and sugars are removed.

Medical markets will present good opportunities for cellulose ethers and collagen in pharmaceuticals, dermal implants and injections. Oilfield advances will be fueled by increased drilling of new oil and natural gas wells, and the continued maturation of domestic crude oil and gas fields, all of which will increase the need for natural polymers used in well stimulation, exploration and other areas.

Content

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
- Loose-Fill
- Film & Other
- 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
- Polyterpenes
- Other
- 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
- Summary Table
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