European Markets for Naturally-Reinforced Plastic Composites

Publication Date	May 2008
Publisher	Frost & Sullivan
Product Type	Report
Pages
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	FRS00751

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Summary

This research covers 2 distinct groups of plastic compounds and composites. Wood plastic composites (WPC) use wood flour or wood fibre as a reinforcing material. Natural fibre composites (NFC) use fibres extracted from a variety of plant sources, including hemp, flax, kenaf and sisal. The research looks at all important tiers in the value chain for these industries, from fibre supply to compounding and fabrication.

Content

Executive summary
- Summary of key findings
  - Snapshot of the research
Introduction to the market
- Introduction and definitions
  - Introduction and definitions
  - Ask the analyst— summary of a live q&a
- Market challenges
  - Market challenges
Total market for naturally-reinforced plastic composites
- Key market trends
  - Business life cycle analysis of the market
  - Pricing trends
- Market forecasts
  - Market drivers
  - Market restraints
  - Market forecasts
  - Trends by product type
Natural fibre composites market
- Market overview
  - Fibres for nfc
  - Polymers; processing and applications
- Competitive structure
  - Competitive overview
  - Fibre and nonwoven suppliers
  - Compounders
  - Processors
- Market forecasts
  - Market drivers
  - Market restraints
  - Market forecasts
  - Trends by application
  - Trends by fibre type
Wood plastic composites market
- Market overview
  - Market overview
- Competitive structure
  - Competitive overview
  - Wood suppliers and compounders
  - Additive suppliers
  - Processors
  - Other companies relevant to the market
- Market forecasts
  - Market drivers
  - Market restraints
  - Market forecasts
  - Trends by application
Conclusions and recommendations
- Summary of the market
  - Five forces analysis of the nrpc market
- Strategies for growth
  - Overview to growth strategies
  - Market penetration strategies
  - Market development strategies
  - Product development strategies
  - Diversification strategies
Competitor database
- Key industry participants
  - Natural fibre composites
  - Wood plastic composites