Concise Analysis of the International Renewable Chemicals Market - Forecasts to 2018

DUBLIN, Feb. 25, 2014
/PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/62xjqp/renewable) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Renewable Chemicals Market - Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering.

The global renewable chemicals industry has experienced a higher growth trajectory in the last five years. This growth is largely fueled by the increased concerns over greenhouse gas emissions. Some of the major drivers of the industry identified in this report are abundant and low cost feedstock, consumer acceptance of eco-friendly products, government's support and technological innovations. The major restraints identified in this report are cost and production issues along with the trade-off with the vital resources. There are some opportunities that can change the dynamics of this industry, such as improved yields, new generation feed-stocks, and collaboration with the universities.

The global renewable chemicals market is estimated to reach $83.4 billion by 2018 from $57 billion in 2013, at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2013 to 2018. The biopolymer market is expected to have the highest CAGR of 14.3% due to higher demand for eco-friendly products. Sales of biopolymers is expected to boost its market from $2.4 billion in 2013 to $ 4.8 billion by 2018. Starch plastic remains the leader in the biopolymers segment with 47.8% market share in 2012, while PHA is expected to have the highest CAGR of over 27.7% during the next five years.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Executive Summary

3 Market Overview

4 Renewable Chemicals, By Product Types

5 Platform Chemicals

6 Renewable Chemicals Market, By Applications

7 Renewable Chemicals Market, By Geography

8 Catalysis & Technologies

9 Coconut & Palm Oil

10 C11 Polyamides & Derivatives

11 Methyl Ester

12 Competitive Landscape

13 Company Profiles

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