Global Biodegradable Plastics Market Research Report - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 - 2022

June 2016 | 100 pages | ID: G897D449335EN
Value Market Research

Abstracts

The global biodegradable plastics market research report provides detailed information about the industry based on the volume (KT) and revenue (USD MN) for the forecast period. The research study is a descriptive analysis of this market emphasizing the market drivers and restraints that govern the overall market growth. The trends and future prospects for the market are also included in the report which gives an intellectual understanding of the biodegradable plastics industry. Furthermore, the report quantifies the market share held by the major players of the industry and provides an in-depth view of the competitive landscape. This market is classified into different segments with detailed analysis of each with respect to geography for the study period.

Study period considered for research of global biodegradable plastics market:

• Base Year: 2015
• Estimated Year: 2016
• Forecast Till: 2022

A glimpse of the major drivers and restraints affecting the biodegradable plastics market is mentioned below:

Drivers

• Biodegradability
• Shift in consumer preferences toward eco-friendly packaging
• Use of renewable & bio-based raw materials

Restraints

Durability of biodegradable plastics

The report offers a value chain analysis that gives a comprehensive outlook of the biodegradable plastics market. The attractiveness analysis of this market has also been included so as to evaluate the segments that are anticipated to be profitable during the forecast period.

The biodegradable plastics market has been segmented based on product such as polylactic acid, polyhydroxyalkanoates, polybutylene succinatek, polycaprolactone, starch-based and regenerated cellulose. The study incorporates periodic market estimates and forecasts. Each product has been analyzed based on the market size at regional and country levels.

The biodegradable plastics market has been segmented based on applications such as packaging, textile, agriculture, injection molding and others (including electronic, medical, etc.). The report provides forecast and estimates for each application in terms of market size during the study period. Each application has been further analyzed based on regional and country levels.

Geographically, the biodegradable plastics market has been segmented into regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. The study details country-level aspects based on each segment and gives estimates in terms of market size.

The report also studies the competitive landscape of the global market with company profiles of players such as BASF SE, Biome Technologies PLC, Metabolix Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, NatureWorks LLC and Plantic Technologies Ltd. A detailed description of each has been included, with information in terms of headquarters, inception, stock listing, upcoming capacities, key mergers & acquisitions, financial overview, and recent developments. This analysis gives a thorough idea about the competitive positioning of market players. The report also gives information of biodegradable plastics market’s mergers/acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, new product launches, new product developments and other industry developments.

METHODOLOGY:

A combination of primary and secondary research has been used to determine the market estimates and forecasts. Sources used for secondary research include (but not limited to) Paid Data Sources, Company Websites, Technical Journals, Annual Reports, SEC Filings and various other industry publications. Specific details on methodology used for this report can be provided on demand.

SEGMENTATIONS IN REPORT:

Biodegradable Plastics Market by Product:

• Polylactic Acid
• Polyhydroxyalkanoates
• Polybutylene Succinate
• Polycaprolactone
• Starch-based
• Regenerated Cellulose

Biodegradable Plastics Market by Application:

• Packaging
• Textile
• Agriculture
• Injection Molding
• Others (Including Electronic, Medical, etc.)

Biodegradable Plastics Market Analysis by Geography:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East And Africa

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION TO THE BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS MARKET

1.1. Report Description
  1.1.1. Objectives Of The Study
  1.1.2. Assumptions
1.2. Research Scope
1.3. Research Methodology
  1.3.1. Top-Down Approach
  1.3.2. Bottom-Up Approach
  1.3.3. Data Sources
  1.3.4. Stakeholders

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY


3. MARKET ANALYSIS OF BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS

3.1. Introduction
3.2. Value Chain Analysis
3.3. Drivers
3.4. Restraints
3.5. Opportunities
3.6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4. GLOBAL BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS MARKET ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT

4.1. Biodegradable Plastics Market By Product
4.2. Biodegradable Plastics Market In Polylactic Acid
4.3. Biodegradable Plastics Market In Polyhydroxyalkanoates
4.4. Biodegradable Plastics Market In Polybutylene Succinate
4.5. Biodegradable Plastics Market In Polycaprolactone
4.6. Biodegradable Plastics Market In Starch-Based
4.7. Biodegradable Plastics Market In Regenerated Cellulose

5. GLOBAL BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS MARKET ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION

5.1. Biodegradable Plastics Market By Application
5.2. Biodegradable Plastics Market In Packaging
5.3. Biodegradable Plastics Market In Textile
5.4. Biodegradable Plastics Market In Agriculture
5.5. Biodegradable Plastics Market In Injection Molding
5.6. Biodegradable Plastics Market In Others (Including Electronic, Medical, Etc.)

6. GLOBAL BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS MARKET ANALYSIS BY REGION

6.1. Regional Outlook
6.2. Introduction
6.3. North America (NA)
  6.3.1. North America: Biodegradable Plastics Market Estimates
  6.3.2. North America: Biodegradable Plastics Market Estimates By Country
  6.3.3. United States (U.S.)
  6.3.4. Rest Of North America
6.4. Europe (EU)
  6.4.1. Europe: Biodegradable Plastics Market Estimates
  6.4.2. Europe: Biodegradable Plastics Market Estimates By Country
  6.4.3. United Kingdom
  6.4.4. Germany
  6.4.5. France
  6.4.6. Rest Of Europe
6.5. Asia Pacific (APAC)
  6.5.1. Asia Pacific: Biodegradable Plastics Market Estimates
  6.5.2. Asia Pacific: Biodegradable Plastics Market Estimates By Country
  6.5.3. China
  6.5.4. Japan
  6.5.5. India
  6.5.6. Rest Of Asia Pacific
6.6. Latin America (LA)
  6.6.1. Latin America: Biodegradable Plastics Market Estimates
  6.6.2. Latin America: Biodegradable Plastics Market Estimates By Country
  6.6.3. Brazil
  6.6.4. Rest Of Latin America
6.7. Middle East And Africa (MEA)
  6.7.1. Middle East And Africa: Biodegradable Plastics Market Estimates
  6.7.2. Middle East And Africa: Biodegradable Plastics Market Estimates By Country
  6.7.3. Middle East
  6.7.4. Africa

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE OF THE BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS COMPANIES

7.1. Biodegradable Plastics Market Competition
7.2. Partnership/Collaboration/Agreements
7.3. Mergers And Acquisitions
7.4. New Product Development
7.5. Other Developments

8. COMPANY PROFILES OF BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS INDUSTRY

8.1. BASF SE
8.2. Biome Technologies PLC
8.3. Metabolix Inc.
8.4. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
8.5. NatureWorks LLC
8.6. Plantic Technologies Ltd.