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The World Market for Bio-Based Chemicals, 2nd Edition
1. The World Market for Bio-Based Chemicals, 2nd Edition
Report Details:
Published:August 2012
No. of Pages: 146
Price: Single User License – US$4950
The bio-based chemicals market has continued steady and solid growth in the past two years,
helped along by stabilization in glycerin prices to achieve a market of $3.6 billion in 2011. Glycerin
and lactic acid accounted for just over two-thirds of the bio-based chemical market by value in
2011. However, by 2021 this market share will shrink to 53% as the emerging markets for bio-
based polyethylene (PE) and epichlorohydrin (ECH) achieve 10-fold growth through the decade.
Strong biodiesel markets in South America, Europe and Asia have ensured plentiful global crude
glycerin feedstocks in the last few years. While glycerin prices have stabilized since their
incredible slump in 2009, their continued affordable price is driving the emergence of new bio-
based intermediate chemicals using glycerin as the feedstock: propylene glycol (PG), ECH and
methanol. However, the success of these new market segments greatly depends on the continued
availability of affordable glycerin.
Lactic acid sales weathered the recession very well, continuing their strong, steady growth seen
since 2006. Chemical and pharmaceutical applications, which includes polylactic acid (PLA)
production, is maintaining its place as the fastest growing sector of lactic acid sales. In the
biopolymer segment, PLA continues to lead the segment by a strong margin, while the
polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) market, though still strong, is experiencing real fluidity due to the exit
of ADM from its joint venture with Metabolix. Biopolymers have strong growth potential over the
next decade, particularly if companies such as Braskem and Dow manage to increase capacity for
bioethylene production and convince manufacturers of its drop-in capacity for polyethylene and
other plastics.
Steady sales for lactic acid and biopolymers over the next decade will act as stable drivers for the
bio-based chemicals market through to 2021. The overall growth of the market, however, greatly
depends on the continued adoption of biodiesel to provide steady glycerin production and the
market growth of new glycerin-based intermediate chemicals. SBI Energy expects the bio-based
chemicals market to grow to $12.2 billion by 2021, accounting for 25.4 billion pounds of bio-based
chemical production at the end of the decade.
The World Market for Bio-Based Chemicals, 2nd Edition by SBI Energy provides key insight into
2. current and future markets for bio-based chemicals worldwide, with a particular emphasis on U.S.,
European and Asian markets. The analysis includes definitions, current product offerings and
market detail on the following segments:
•Glycerin, including both raw and refined products
•Lactic acid, its salts and esters (i.e. lactide and other derivatives)
•Bio-based polymers used to form plastics
•Other industrial organic acids, amino acids and organic compounds made from bio-based
feedstocks and used as precursors for the production of other chemicals.
The report also analyzes the key drivers behind the bio-based chemical market, and looks at
industries that make use of bio-based chemicals for their end products, particularly bioplastics,
surfactants, solvents and adhesives.
Report Methodology
This report contains primary and secondary data obtained from government sources, trade
associations and publications, business journals, scientific papers, company literature, investment
reports, and interviews with industry professionals. Statistics on U.S. production, imports and
exports are from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. International Trade Commission; European
production and trade data primarily comes from Eurostat; trade data for other nations comes from
the respective customs office for each country and the United Nations Comtrade database.
What You’ll Get in This Report
The World Market for Bio-Based Chemicals, 2nd Edition provides a concise, focused look at the
market for chemicals made from biomass feedstocks as it exists today, and shows where the
market is moving between 2012 and 2021. The report highlights key players in the bio-based
chemicals industry and pinpoints ways that current and prospective competitors can capitalize on
recent trends and spearhead new ones. No other market research report provides both the
comprehensive analysis and extensive data that The World Market for Bio-Based Chemicals, 2nd
Edition offers. In addition, you’ll benefit from extensive data, presented in easy-to-read and
practical charts, tables and graphs.
How You’ll Benefit from this Report
If your company is considering investing in biorenewable chemical technologies, or is involved in
petroleum-based chemical production and considering expanding its portfolio to include bio-based
alternatives, you will find this report invaluable as it provides a comprehensive package of
information and insight not offered in any other single source. You will gain a thorough
understanding of the current market for bio-based platform chemicals, as well as projected
markets and trends for these chemicals through 2021. The report also provides a concise view of
the top application industries for available bio-based chemicals, outlining key drivers and barriers
for these markets.
3. This report will help:
•Marketing managers identify market opportunities and develop targeted promotion plans for
businesses looking to develop markets for both new and existing bio-based chemicals.
•Research and development professionals stay on top of competitor initiatives and explore
demand for bio-based chemicals as well as the downstream product market for platform and
intermediate bio-based chemicals.
•Advertising agencies working with clients in a host of market sectors such as neutraceuticals,
retail and commercial cleaner products, transportation, textiles or construction products to
develop messages and images that compel homeowners, businesses and industries to migrate
towards bio-based chemicals as an alternative to petroleum-based products.
•Business development executives understand the dynamics of the market and identify possible
partnerships with feedstock providers, key organizations and bio-based chemical manufacturers
with unique products or processes.
•Information and research center librarians provide market researchers, brand and product
managers and other colleagues with the vital information they need to do their jobs more
effectively.
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Major points covered in Table of Contents of this report include
Table Of Contents
CHAPTER 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SCOPE & METHODOLOGY
THE GLOBAL BIO-BASED CHEMICAL MARKET
The World Glycerin Market
The World Lactic Acid Market
The World Biopolymer Market
Other Key Bio-Based Chemicals
Bio-Based Chemicals Market Forecast
BIO-BASED CHEMICAL MARKET FACTORS
Market Drivers
Market Barriers
MANUFACTURING COSTS OF BIO-BASED CHEMICALS
Bio-Based Chemical Prices
RESEARCH FUNDING & TRENDS
EMPLOYMENT TRENDS
THE MARKET FOR BIO-BASED CHEMICALS IN END-USE APPLICATIONS
Bio-Based Plastics
BIO-BASED CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS
4. CHAPTER 2 INTRODUCTION
SCOPE OF THIS REPORT
METHODOLOGY
DESCRIPTION OF KEY TERMS
BIO-BASED CHEMICAL PRODUCTION
The Biorenewable Chemicals Product Chain
Biomass Feedstocks
KEY BIO-BASED CHEMICALS
Glycerin
Lactic Acid
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
Polyethylene
1,3-Propandiol
Biobutanol
Epichlorohydrin (ECH)
Monoethylene Glycol (MEG)
Methanol
Propylene Glycol (PG)
Succinic Acid
CHAPTER 3 THE BIO-BASED CHEMICALS MARKET
THE GLOBAL BIO-BASED CHEMICAL MARKET
Regional Breakdown of Bio-Based Chemical Production
THE WORLD GLYCERIN MARKET
Glycerin Production & Trade
THE WORLD LACTIC ACID MARKET
Lactic Acid Production & Trade
THE WORLD BIOPOLYMER MARKET
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
Bio-Polyethylene
Other Bio-Based Polymer Intermediates
OTHER KEY BIO-BASED CHEMICALS
Biobutanol
Bio-Based Epichlorohydrin (ECH)
Biomethanol
1,3-Propanediol (PDO)
Propylene Glycol
Succinic Acid
Other Bio-Based Chemicals in Development
BIO-BASED CHEMICALS MARKET FORECAST
5. Glycerin Forecast
Lactic Acid Forecast
Biopolymer Forecast
CHAPTER 4 TRENDS & APPLICATIONS
BIO-BASED CHEMICAL MARKET FACTORS
Market Drivers for Bio-Based Chemicals
Barriers to the Bio-Based Chemicals Market
Bio-Based Funding
Biodiesel Demand & Production
Developing Drop-in Capability
MANUFACTURING COSTS OF BIO-BASED CHEMICALS
Bio Feedstocks versus Petroleum Feedstock
Processing Costs for Bio-Based chemicals
Bio-Based Chemical Prices
RESEARCH FUNDING & TRENDS
Government Funding of Bio-Based Chemical Research is Limited
Recent Research Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TRENDS IN THE BIO-BASED CHEMICAL SECTOR
Bio-Based Chemical Jobs will Triple this Decade
Bio-Based Chemical Employment Demographics
THE MARKET FOR BIO-BASED CHEMICALS IN END-USE APPLICATIONS
Bio-Based Plastics
Key Product Segments for Bio-Based Plastics
Surfactants
Solvents
Adhesives & Sealants
CHAPTER 5 BIO-BASED CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS
PARTNERSHIPS, COLLABORATIONS & BREAKUPS
BIO-BASED CHEMICAL COMPANIES STRUGGLE TO GO PUBLIC
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND
BIOAMBER
BIOMCN
BRASKEM
DUPONT
GENOMATICA
GEVO
GLOBAL BIOCHEM
INDIA GLYCOLS
METABOLIX
MYRIANT
