Dublin, Jan. 27, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c7ccp2/biodegradable) has announced the addition of the "Biodegradable Polymers - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Biodegradable Polymers in Thousand Pounds by the following End-Use Segments: Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Others. The US market is further analyzed by the following Product Segments: Co-polyester, PLA, Starch, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.
Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 87 companies including many key and niche players.
Key Topics Covered:
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
- Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
- Disclaimers
- Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
- Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
- Product Definitions and Scope of Study
- Biodegradable Polymers
- Packaging
- Compost Bags
- Others
- Agriculture and Horticulture
- Medical
- Co-Polyester-Based Biopolymers
- Polylactic Acid (PLA)
- Starch Based Biopolymers
- Others
- Lignin-Based Biopolymer
- Soybean-Based Biopolymers
- Water-Soluble Biodegradable Polymers
- Polycaprolactone
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
2. COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
3. MARKET TRENDS AND ISSUES
4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
5. BIODEGRADATION - A STUDY
6. END-USE APPLICATIONS
7. MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS
8. REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
9. KEY ASSOCIATIONS
10. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
11. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
12. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
- BASF SE (Germany)
- Biotec GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
- Corbion Purac (Netherlands)
- E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (US)
- FKuR Kunststoff GmbH (Germany)
- Innovia Films (UK)
- Japan Corn Starch Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- Kingfa Sci. & Tech. Co. Ltd. (China)
- Metabolix, Inc. (US)
- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan)
- NatureWorks LLC (US)
- Novamont SpA (Italy)
- Rodenburg Biopolymers (Netherlands)
- Showa Denko K.K. (Japan)
- Trellis Earth, Inc. (US)
13. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
2. CANADA
3. JAPAN
4. EUROPE
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
6. REST OF WORLD
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 87 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 97)
- The United States (33)
- Canada (2)
- Japan (16)
- Europe (34)
- France (1)
- Germany (9)
- The United Kingdom (6)
- Italy (1)
- Rest of Europe (17)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (11)
- Latin America (1)
Companies Mentioned:
- BASF SE
- Biotec GmbH & Co. KG
- Corbion Purac
- E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
- FKuR Kunststoff GmbH
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c7ccp2/biodegradable