Natural Polymers Demand in 2013 was worth USD 4.95 billion and is expected to reach USD 7.12 billion by
2019, at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2013 to 2019.
Increasing applications in non durable goods and
shipments, food and beverages, and pharmaceutical shipments are expected to
drive natural polymers demand in the U.S. over the next five years. The major
application segments in this study include medical, food and beverages,
oilfield and others including packaging, cosmetics, toiletries etc. Medical
applications dominated the U.S. natural polymers market with 25.6% share of
total revenue generated in 2013.
Cellulose ether was the most widely consumed natural
polymer in the U.S., and accounted for around 36.5% of the total volume
consumed in 2013. Increasing demand for pharmaceutical applications is expected
to trigger the demand for starch and fermentation products. Cellulose ethers
are widely used in markets including medical, oilfields, food and beverages,
etc. Cellulose is derived from the photosynthesis process of cotton, wood pulp,
and other plants. Key cellulose ethers include Methyl Cellulose (MC),
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC), Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC), and
Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC). The demand for starch and fermentation
products is expected to reach 479.3 kilotons in 2019, growing at a CAGR of 12%
from 2013 to 2019.
Adhesives and sealants, packaging, toiletries, leather
tanning, paint and inks, construction, and textiles are some of the important
end user industries among others. Packaging is one of the important application
markets of natural polymers. Various natural polymers such as starch-blend and
PLA (poly lactic acid) are used to form film, loose-fill, thermoform and other
packaging products. They are also widely used to produce skin and hair care
products, adhesives, textures, cement based plasters, etc.
Ashland Inc., Dow Chemical, Economy Polymers &
Chemicals, JM Huber, Novamont, Archer-Daniels-Midland, Plantic Technologies,
Cargill Inc., FMC Corporation, Danisco, CP Kelco, Cereplast, Allergan, BASF SE,
Croda International plc, AkzoNobel NV, etc. were some of the key participants
in the U.S. natural polymers market.
U.S. Natural Polymers
Market, by Product Segment:
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Cellulose Ether
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Starch and Fermentation Products
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Protein Based Polymers
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Other
U.S. Natural Polymers
Market, by Application:
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Medical
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Food & Beverages
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Oilfields
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Other
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