Tag: Starch-Based

Biodegradable Plastic Market Worth $7.6 Billion By 2027

The global biodegradable plastic market size is projected to reach USD 7.6 billion by 2027, rising at a revenue-based CAGR of 9.4% during the forecast period, according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing use of biodegradable products, owing to strict governmental laws for prohibiting use of conventional plastics and growing awareness among public toward their ill-effects is boosting the market growth.

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Biodegradable plastics are made of renewable raw materials and decompose in the environment within a reasonable period of time. Many of these require biodegradable additives to enhance the biodegradation process and some require a specific environment to disintegrate. Time taken by plastics to decompose depends upon various factors such as raw materials used and environmental conditions such as moisture and temperature.

The starch-based segment led the global biodegradable plastic market, since they are used in various applications such as packaging, consumer electronics, agriculture, automotive, and textiles. Polylactic Acid (PLA) is also one of the most consumed products, which is used in 3D printing, mulch film, and packaging.

Ban on plastics by European Commission is anticipated to drive the packaging segment growth over the forecast period. Novel applications of biodegradable products in the medical sector for drug encapsulation and medical surgeries are also being increasingly practiced.

People across the globe, are facing grave issues of waste as conventional plastics take hundreds of years to decompose. To tackle this issue several countries have banned the use of single-use plastic products and are promoting eco-friendly biodegradable products. Ban of non-reusable conventional plastics in many regions, especially in Europe and North America, is estimated to propel the market demand. Additionally, improving standard of living and increasing disposable income in developing countries are likely to augur well for the market in Asia Pacific and Central and South America.

Key players are investing in research and development activities in order to create improved products that are strong and can be easily decomposed in natural environment. Many companies have integrated value chain to serve customers better and improve company profits.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • The Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) segment is projected to expand at a significant CAGR of 10.0% in terms of revenue during the forecast period, owing to increasing use of PHA in medical and other applications
  • Packaging is the largest end-use segment, followed by the agriculture sector, owing to replacement of conventional plastics in food packaging such as boxes, wraps, cups, plates
  • Europe is the largest region in terms of revenue as well as volume. However, Asia Pacific is expected to emerge as the fastest growing region
  • Major players in the biodegradable plastic industry include BASF SE, NatureWorks LLC, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Carbion, and Biome Technologies plc.

Ethanol Fuel Market Size Worth $115.65 Billion By 2025

The global ethanol fuel market is expected to reach USD 115.65 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.7%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Asia Pacific is estimated to witness a fast paced growth during the forecast period. China, India, and Philippines are the key countries that are considered to positively impact the industry growth in the future.

The government of India is currently drawing efforts on enhancing the use of ethyl alcohol as an automotive fuel. The National Policy on Biofuels was implemented in India in 2009, which stated that the oil manufacturing companies were required to distribute petrol blended with a minimum of 5% ethyl alcohol. Furthermore, this policy proposed a target of 20% increase in the blending rate by the end of 2017 in the country.

Growth of the automotive industry in India is another vital factor that is expected to enhance the consumption of the product over the years ahead. Government of India is focusing on making automobile sector as one of the major drivers of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The manufacturing output of passenger vehicles is likely to reach approximately 9.4 million units by the end of 2026, as stated by the Auto Mission Plan (AMP) 2016-26.

Significant blending mandates in Australia, China, and Philippines are considered to drive the market demand during the forecast period. Australia currently has an E7 ethanol blending mandate implemented in New South Wales. Furthermore, Australia focuses on reaching a 10% biofuels mandate by the end of 2020. In China, nine provinces have proposed a 10% ethanol blends that include Jilin, Henan, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, and Anhui.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • In terms of volume, sugar-based segment is expected to rise at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2017 to 2025. In terms of revenue, the product demand is expected to reach USD 24.44 billion by the end of 2025.
  • Technological advancement in the production of ethyl alcohol from lignocellulosic raw materials is expected to propel the industry growth during the forecast period
  • In 2012, DuPont commenced the construction of its cellulosic ethyl alcohol facility in Iowa, U.S., that utilizes corn stover as a raw material source and has an anticipated annual manufacturing capacity of 30 million gallons per year. The construction of this manufacturing plant is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2017.
  • India is likely to witness fast paced growth in terms of product demand over the years ahead. In 2016, the Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping announced the Indian Government is focusing on increasing the ethanol blend rate in petrol to 22.5% in the future.
  • Abundant availability of raw material substitutes is estimated to lower the bargaining power of suppliers over the years ahead. Barrier for new entrants is estimated to remain high over the years ahead, as longer duration is required to achieve economies of scale.
  • Companies are focusing on business growth by implementing various growth strategies such as forward and backward integration of business operations, acquisition, technology licensing, and distribution agreements.