Biorenewable Chemicals World Market
Biorenewable Chemicals Market
Report Summary
Increasing environmental awareness on the part of product manufacturers and the desire to reduce dependency on oil are the leading drivers behind the $2.4 billion global market for biorenewable chemicals (BRC) in 2010. This steadily growing market has experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%, a growth trend that is going to increase as the world resumes a more normal production page and new bio-based chemicals such as bioethylene come to market. By 2015 the BRC market will be worth $6.8 billion, a CAGR of 22.8% between 2010 and 2015. The largest region for BRC sales continues to be the U.S., which captured 21.6% of the BRC market in 2009.
The platform biorenewable chemicals (PBC) glycerin and lactic acid make up the bulk of biorenewable chemicals being sold in 2010, accounting for 79.2% of the market. There is a large range in market maturity for PBCs, ranging from mature markets such as lactic acid to nascent markets for chemicals such as succinic acid.
Compared to the platform chemicals market, the intermediate biorenewable chemicals (IBC) market is much more nascent, particularly in relation to its potential. In 2010, IBCs accounted for $574.9 million of the BRC market; however this will grow to $2.5 billion in 2015 and account for 37.0% of biorenewable chemical sales. The strongest growth will be for secondary chemicals such as polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and bioethylene that are used to manufacture bio-based plastics.
Biorenewable Chemicals World Market by SBI Energy provides key insight into current and future markets for biorenewable chemicals worldwide, with a particular emphasis on the U.S. market. The analysis includes definitions, current product offerings and market detail on the following segments:
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. International Trade Commission; European production and trade data 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
Biorenewable Chemicals World Market provides a concise, focused look on the market for chemicals made from biomass feedstocks as it exists today, and shows where the market is moving between 2010 and 2015. The report highlights key players in the biorenewable 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 Biorenewable Chemicals World Market offers. Plus, 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 technology, 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 biorenewable platform and intermediate chemicals, as well as projected markets and trends for these chemicals through 2015. 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.
This report will help:
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Executive Summary
Key Biorenewable Chemicals
The World Biorenewable Chemicals Market
Regional Breakdown of BRC Production and Market
Platform Biorenewable Chemicals Market
Figure 1-1: World Platform Biorenewable Chemical Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Glycerin World Market
Table 1-1: World Glycerin Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Lactic Acid World Market
Succinic Acid & Other Platform Chemicals
Intermediate Biorenewable Chemicals Market
Figure 1-2: World Intermediate Biorenewable Chemical Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Polylactic Acid World Market
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) World Market
1,3-Propanediol World Market
Biobutanol World Market
Using Bioethylene for Bio-Based Polymers
Other Intermediate Biorenewable Chemicals
Biorenewable Chemical Market Forecast
Figure 1-3: World Biorenewable Chemical Market Forecast, 2011-2015 (in million $)
Platform Biorenewable Chemicals Forecast
Table 1-2: Platform Biorenewable Chemical Production Forecast, 2011-2015 (in million pounds)
Intermediate Biorenewable Chemicals Forecast
Table 1-3: Intermediate Biorenewable Chemical Production Forecast, 2011-2015 (in million pounds)
Biorenewable Chemical Companies
Manufacturing Trends
Figure 1-4: Monthly U.S. Biorenewable Producer Price Indexes, 2006-2010 (index)
Financial Trends
Market Forces
Table 1-4: Biorenewable Chemical Market Drivers & Barriers
Biorenewable Chemical Applications
Bioplastic Applications
Figure 1-5: Bioplastic Production Capacity by Region, 2008 (in percentage)
Bio-Based Cleaners and Detergents
Bio-Based Solvents
Research & Development Trends for Biorenewable Chemicals
Table 1-5: Federal U.S. Funding for Biorenewable Chemical R&D, 2010 (in million dollars)
Regulations & Standards
Chapter 2: Defining Biorenewable Chemicals
Scope of this Report
Figure 2-1: Bioprocesses and Chemical Processes to Produce Bio-Based Products
Methodology
Description of Key Terms
Bio-Based Chemicals versus Petroleum-Based Chemicals
Figure 2-2: Flow Chart for Products from Petroleum-Based Feedstocks
Figure 2-3: Pathway of Feedstock to Market for Bio-Based Products
Platform Biorenewable Chemicals
Table 2-1: Potential Biorenewable Platform Chemicals
Lactic Acid
Glycerin
Succinic Acid
Intermediate Biorenewable Chemicals
Polylactic Acid
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
1,3-Propandiol
The Biorenewable Chemicals Product Chain
Figure 2-4: The Bioproduct Market Pyramid
End-Use Applications for Biorenewable Chemicals
The Bio Refinery: Mimicking Petroleum-Based Production
Figure 2-5: Multi-Product Biorefinery
Industrial Biotechnology & Bio-Based Chemicals
Biomass Feedstocks
Biomass Generations
Table 2-2: Potential Biorenewable Platform Chemicals
Sugar Feedstocks
Starch Feedstocks
Oils
Lignocellulosic Biomass
Food versus Fuel
Chapter 3: The Market
The World Biorenewable Chemicals Market
Figure 3-1: World Biorenewable Chemical Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Key Biorenewable Chemicals
Figure 3-2: Current Adoption and Future Potential of Key Biorenewable Chemicals, 2010
Pricing Trends for Biorenewable Chemicals
Table 3-1: Lactic Acid & Glycerin Pricing, 2006-2010 (in $/lb)
U.S. and Europe are production leaders
Figure 3-3: World Biorenewable Chemical Production, 2009 (in million pounds)
U.S. and Europe Remain as Top Markets
Figure 3-4: World Biorenewable Market by Country, 2009 (in percentage of world market)
Chemicals versus Fuels for Biorenewable Manufacturing Companies
Platform Biorenewable Chemicals Market
Figure 3-5: World Platform Biorenewable Chemical Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Glycerin World Market
Figure 3-6: World Glycerin Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Production
Figure 3-7: World Raw Glycerin Production, 2006-2010 (in million pounds)
Figure 3-8: World Refined Glycerin Production, 2006-2010 (in million pounds)
Lactic Acid World Market
Figure 3-9: World Lactic Acid Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Table 3-2: Exports of Lactic Acid by Country, 2006-2010 (in million pounds)
Production
Figure 3-10: World Lactic Acid Production, 2006-2010 (in million pounds)
Succinic Acid World Market
Production
Table 3-3: Current & Future Biorenewable Succinic Acid Production Facilities, 2010 (nameplate capacity in million pounds/year)
Other Platform Chemicals
Table 3-4: Potential Biorenewable Platform Chemicals
Other Promising Platform Chemicals
Looking Ahead to 2015
Intermediate Biorenewable Chemicals
Figure 3-11: World Intermediate Biorenewable Chemical Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Polylactic Acid World Market
Figure 3-12: World Polylactic Acid Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Production
Table 3-5: Current & Future PLA Production Facilities, 2010 (nameplate capacity in million pounds/year)
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) World Market
Figure 3-13: World PHA Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Production
Table 3-6: Current & Future PHA Production Facilities, 2010 (nameplate capacity in million pounds/year)
1,3-Propanediol World Market
Production
Biobutanol World Market
Table 3-7: Biobutanol Production in China, 2006-2010 (in million pounds and million $)
Using Bioethylene for Bio-Based Polymers
Other Intermediate Biorenewable Chemicals
Table 3-8: Potential Biorenewable Platform Chemicals
Butanediol
Isobutanol
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
Market Forces & Forecast
Figure 3-14: Biorenewable Chemicals Market Drivers & Barriers
Market Drivers for Biorenewable Chemistry
Moving Away from Petroleum Dependency
Increased Consumer Environmental Responsibility
Increased Environmental Responsibility of Manufacturers
Support from Policy and Regulations
Market Barriers for Biorenewable Chemistry
The Traditional Petroleum-Based View of the Chemical Industry
Lack of Funding
Production Process Issues
High Production Costs
Land Use Concerns
Biorenewable Chemical Market Forecast
Figure 3-15: World Biorenewable Chemical Market Forecast, 2011-2015 (in million $)
Platform Biorenewable Chemicals Forecast
Figure 3-16: World Platform Biorenewable Chemical Market Forecast, 2011-2015 (in million $)
Table 3-9: Platform Biorenewable Chemical Production Forecast, 2011-2015 (in million pounds)
Intermediate Biorenewable Chemicals Forecast
Figure 3-17: World Intermediate Biorenewable Chemical Market Forecast, 2011-2015 (in million $)
Table 3-10: Intermediate Biorenewable Chemical Production Forecast, 2011-2015 (in million pounds)
Chapter 4: Biorenewable Chemical Applications
Figure 4-1: Summary Assessment Matrix of Biobased Products for U.S. Markets, 2008
Consumers Want Bio-Based Products
Applications for Bio-Based Plastics & Polymers
Figure 4-2: U.S. Plastics Consumption by Market Segment, 2009 (in percentage)
The Market for Bio-Based Plastics
Figure 4-3: Bioplastic Production Capacity by Region, 2008 (in percentage)
Types of Bioplastics
Table 4-1: Comparison of Bioplastic Characteristics
Bio-Based Plastics for Packaging
Bioplastic Fibers
BIOFRONT Ready to Take the Heat
Table 4-2: Bayer Ecotrekker Biorenewable Plastics Use
Cleaners & Detergents Using Bio-Based Chemicals
Table 4-3: Product Categories for the Soaps, Detergents & Maintenance Products Market, 2010
The Cleaners and Detergents Market
Figure 4-4: European Market Breakdown of Soaps, Detergents & Maintenance Products, 2009 (in percentage)
Bio-Based Soaps and Detergents
Solvents
Solvent Applications Market
Bio-Based Solvents
Table 4-4: Bio-Based Solvents, 2010
Adhesives & Sealants
Market
Bio-Based Adhesives
Neutraceuticals
Chapter 5: Biorenewable Chemical Trends
Patents Trends for Biorenewable Chemistry
Table 5-1: U.S. & European Biorenewable Product Patents, 2009-2010
Recent Biorenewable Chemistry Patents
European Patent System Lags the U.S. for Effectiveness
Biorenewable Chemistry Benefits from Biotechnology Patent Advocacy
Financial Trends for Biorenewable Chemical Companies
Biorenewable Chemical Firms are Undervalued
Initial Public Offerings are Scarce
Table 5-2: Biorenewable Company Initial Public Offerings, 2010
Venture Capital Spending Up in 2010
Table 5-3: VC Funding of Biorenewable Chemical Companies, 2009-2010
Partnering is a Key Strategy for BRC Companies
Research Funding & Trends
The Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals
DOE & USDA Funding
Table 5-4: Federal U.S. Funding for Biorenewable Chemical R&D, 2010 (in million dollars)
Funding in Europe
Table 5-5: 7th Framework Programme Funding for Biorenewable Chemical R&D, 2010 (in million euro)
Biochem versus Biofuel for Funding
Using Cellulose & Lignin Based Feedstocks
Table 5-6: Planned U.S. Biorenewable Chemical Refineries as of 2010
Plants as chemical factories
Manufacturing Trends
Bio Feedstocks versus Petroleum Feedstock
Figure 5-1: Monthly World Biomass Feedstock Prices, 2006-2010 (in dollars/short ton)
Figure 5-2: Monthly World Biomass Feedstock & Petroleum Price Indexes, 2006-2010 (index, 100 = January, 2006)
Manufacturing Costs for Biorenewable Chemicals
Figure 5-3: Monthly U.S. Biorenewable Producer Price Indexes, 2006-2010 (index)
Biorenewable Chemicals Regulations & Standards
Regulations in the U.S.: USDA BioPreferred Program
Regulations in the U.S.: Other Biorenewable Chemical Initiatives
Regulations in the U.S.: Updating the TSCA
Regulations in the European Union: Bio-based Products Lead Market Initiative
Figure 5-4: Policies & Regulations Affecting the Bio-Based Product LMI, 2010
Regulations in the EU: REACH
The ACS Develops a Market-Wide Green Chemistry Standard
Chapter 6: Biorenewable Chemical Companies
Partnerships
Table 6-1: Current Biorenewable Chemical Company Partnerships
Archer Daniels Midland
Overview
Performance
Figure 6-1: ADM Revenue, FY2007-FY2010 (in billion $)
Table 6-2: ADM Biorenewable Chemicals, 2010
Production
New Developments
DNP Green Technology
Overview
Performance
Production
New Developments
DuPont
Overview
Performance
Figure 6-2: DuPont Revenue, 2006-2009 (in billion $)
Table 6-3: DuPont Biorenewable Chemical Products, 2010
Production
New Developments
Genomatica
Overview
Performance
Production
New Developments
Gevo
Overview
Performance
Figure 6-3: Gevo Revenue, 2006-2009 (in thousand $)
Production
New Developments
Metabolix
Overview
Performance
Figure 6-4: Metabolix Revenue, 2006-2009 (in million $)
Production
New Developments
NatureWorks
Overview
Performance
Production
New Developments
Procter & Gamble
Increasing environmental awareness on the part of product manufacturers and the desire to reduce dependency on oil are the leading drivers behind the $2.4 billion global market for biorenewable chemicals (BRC) in 2010. This steadily growing market has experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%, a growth trend that is going to increase as the world resumes a more normal production page and new bio-based chemicals such as bioethylene come to market. By 2015 the BRC market will be worth $6.8 billion, a CAGR of 22.8% between 2010 and 2015. The largest region for BRC sales continues to be the U.S., which captured 21.6% of the BRC market in 2009.
The platform biorenewable chemicals (PBC) glycerin and lactic acid make up the bulk of biorenewable chemicals being sold in 2010, accounting for 79.2% of the market. There is a large range in market maturity for PBCs, ranging from mature markets such as lactic acid to nascent markets for chemicals such as succinic acid.
Compared to the platform chemicals market, the intermediate biorenewable chemicals (IBC) market is much more nascent, particularly in relation to its potential. In 2010, IBCs accounted for $574.9 million of the BRC market; however this will grow to $2.5 billion in 2015 and account for 37.0% of biorenewable chemical sales. The strongest growth will be for secondary chemicals such as polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and bioethylene that are used to manufacture bio-based plastics.
Biorenewable Chemicals World Market by SBI Energy provides key insight into current and future markets for biorenewable chemicals worldwide, with a particular emphasis on the U.S. market. The analysis includes definitions, current product offerings and market detail on the following segments:
- Industrial organic acids, amino acids and other organic compounds, made from biorenewable feedstocks such as corn, oilseeds and sugarcane, which can be used as the building blocks for alternatives to petroleum-based chemicals. These chemicals are referred to as platform biorenewable chemicals (PBC).
- Industrial organic acids and polymers that are manufactured from platform biorenewable chemicals and are themselves key chemical components for the manufacture of many other chemicals and products. These chemicals are referred to as intermediate biorenewable chemicals (IBC).
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. International Trade Commission; European production and trade data 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
Biorenewable Chemicals World Market provides a concise, focused look on the market for chemicals made from biomass feedstocks as it exists today, and shows where the market is moving between 2010 and 2015. The report highlights key players in the biorenewable 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 Biorenewable Chemicals World Market offers. Plus, 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 technology, 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 biorenewable platform and intermediate chemicals, as well as projected markets and trends for these chemicals through 2015. 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.
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 biorenewable 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 secondary biorenewable chemicals.
- Advertising agencies working with clients in a host of market sectors such as packaging, 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 biorenewable 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.
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Executive Summary
Key Biorenewable Chemicals
The World Biorenewable Chemicals Market
Regional Breakdown of BRC Production and Market
Platform Biorenewable Chemicals Market
Figure 1-1: World Platform Biorenewable Chemical Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Glycerin World Market
Table 1-1: World Glycerin Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Lactic Acid World Market
Succinic Acid & Other Platform Chemicals
Intermediate Biorenewable Chemicals Market
Figure 1-2: World Intermediate Biorenewable Chemical Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Polylactic Acid World Market
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) World Market
1,3-Propanediol World Market
Biobutanol World Market
Using Bioethylene for Bio-Based Polymers
Other Intermediate Biorenewable Chemicals
Biorenewable Chemical Market Forecast
Figure 1-3: World Biorenewable Chemical Market Forecast, 2011-2015 (in million $)
Platform Biorenewable Chemicals Forecast
Table 1-2: Platform Biorenewable Chemical Production Forecast, 2011-2015 (in million pounds)
Intermediate Biorenewable Chemicals Forecast
Table 1-3: Intermediate Biorenewable Chemical Production Forecast, 2011-2015 (in million pounds)
Biorenewable Chemical Companies
Manufacturing Trends
Figure 1-4: Monthly U.S. Biorenewable Producer Price Indexes, 2006-2010 (index)
Financial Trends
Market Forces
Table 1-4: Biorenewable Chemical Market Drivers & Barriers
Biorenewable Chemical Applications
Bioplastic Applications
Figure 1-5: Bioplastic Production Capacity by Region, 2008 (in percentage)
Bio-Based Cleaners and Detergents
Bio-Based Solvents
Research & Development Trends for Biorenewable Chemicals
Table 1-5: Federal U.S. Funding for Biorenewable Chemical R&D, 2010 (in million dollars)
Regulations & Standards
Chapter 2: Defining Biorenewable Chemicals
Scope of this Report
Figure 2-1: Bioprocesses and Chemical Processes to Produce Bio-Based Products
Methodology
Description of Key Terms
Bio-Based Chemicals versus Petroleum-Based Chemicals
Figure 2-2: Flow Chart for Products from Petroleum-Based Feedstocks
Figure 2-3: Pathway of Feedstock to Market for Bio-Based Products
Platform Biorenewable Chemicals
Table 2-1: Potential Biorenewable Platform Chemicals
Lactic Acid
Glycerin
Succinic Acid
Intermediate Biorenewable Chemicals
Polylactic Acid
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
1,3-Propandiol
The Biorenewable Chemicals Product Chain
Figure 2-4: The Bioproduct Market Pyramid
End-Use Applications for Biorenewable Chemicals
The Bio Refinery: Mimicking Petroleum-Based Production
Figure 2-5: Multi-Product Biorefinery
Industrial Biotechnology & Bio-Based Chemicals
Biomass Feedstocks
Biomass Generations
Table 2-2: Potential Biorenewable Platform Chemicals
Sugar Feedstocks
Starch Feedstocks
Oils
Lignocellulosic Biomass
Food versus Fuel
Chapter 3: The Market
The World Biorenewable Chemicals Market
Figure 3-1: World Biorenewable Chemical Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Key Biorenewable Chemicals
Figure 3-2: Current Adoption and Future Potential of Key Biorenewable Chemicals, 2010
Pricing Trends for Biorenewable Chemicals
Table 3-1: Lactic Acid & Glycerin Pricing, 2006-2010 (in $/lb)
U.S. and Europe are production leaders
Figure 3-3: World Biorenewable Chemical Production, 2009 (in million pounds)
U.S. and Europe Remain as Top Markets
Figure 3-4: World Biorenewable Market by Country, 2009 (in percentage of world market)
Chemicals versus Fuels for Biorenewable Manufacturing Companies
Platform Biorenewable Chemicals Market
Figure 3-5: World Platform Biorenewable Chemical Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Glycerin World Market
Figure 3-6: World Glycerin Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Production
Figure 3-7: World Raw Glycerin Production, 2006-2010 (in million pounds)
Figure 3-8: World Refined Glycerin Production, 2006-2010 (in million pounds)
Lactic Acid World Market
Figure 3-9: World Lactic Acid Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Table 3-2: Exports of Lactic Acid by Country, 2006-2010 (in million pounds)
Production
Figure 3-10: World Lactic Acid Production, 2006-2010 (in million pounds)
Succinic Acid World Market
Production
Table 3-3: Current & Future Biorenewable Succinic Acid Production Facilities, 2010 (nameplate capacity in million pounds/year)
Other Platform Chemicals
Table 3-4: Potential Biorenewable Platform Chemicals
Other Promising Platform Chemicals
Looking Ahead to 2015
Intermediate Biorenewable Chemicals
Figure 3-11: World Intermediate Biorenewable Chemical Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Polylactic Acid World Market
Figure 3-12: World Polylactic Acid Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Production
Table 3-5: Current & Future PLA Production Facilities, 2010 (nameplate capacity in million pounds/year)
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) World Market
Figure 3-13: World PHA Market, 2006-2010 (in million $)
Production
Table 3-6: Current & Future PHA Production Facilities, 2010 (nameplate capacity in million pounds/year)
1,3-Propanediol World Market
Production
Biobutanol World Market
Table 3-7: Biobutanol Production in China, 2006-2010 (in million pounds and million $)
Using Bioethylene for Bio-Based Polymers
Other Intermediate Biorenewable Chemicals
Table 3-8: Potential Biorenewable Platform Chemicals
Butanediol
Isobutanol
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
Market Forces & Forecast
Figure 3-14: Biorenewable Chemicals Market Drivers & Barriers
Market Drivers for Biorenewable Chemistry
Moving Away from Petroleum Dependency
Increased Consumer Environmental Responsibility
Increased Environmental Responsibility of Manufacturers
Support from Policy and Regulations
Market Barriers for Biorenewable Chemistry
The Traditional Petroleum-Based View of the Chemical Industry
Lack of Funding
Production Process Issues
High Production Costs
Land Use Concerns
Biorenewable Chemical Market Forecast
Figure 3-15: World Biorenewable Chemical Market Forecast, 2011-2015 (in million $)
Platform Biorenewable Chemicals Forecast
Figure 3-16: World Platform Biorenewable Chemical Market Forecast, 2011-2015 (in million $)
Table 3-9: Platform Biorenewable Chemical Production Forecast, 2011-2015 (in million pounds)
Intermediate Biorenewable Chemicals Forecast
Figure 3-17: World Intermediate Biorenewable Chemical Market Forecast, 2011-2015 (in million $)
Table 3-10: Intermediate Biorenewable Chemical Production Forecast, 2011-2015 (in million pounds)
Chapter 4: Biorenewable Chemical Applications
Figure 4-1: Summary Assessment Matrix of Biobased Products for U.S. Markets, 2008
Consumers Want Bio-Based Products
Applications for Bio-Based Plastics & Polymers
Figure 4-2: U.S. Plastics Consumption by Market Segment, 2009 (in percentage)
The Market for Bio-Based Plastics
Figure 4-3: Bioplastic Production Capacity by Region, 2008 (in percentage)
Types of Bioplastics
Table 4-1: Comparison of Bioplastic Characteristics
Bio-Based Plastics for Packaging
Bioplastic Fibers
BIOFRONT Ready to Take the Heat
Table 4-2: Bayer Ecotrekker Biorenewable Plastics Use
Cleaners & Detergents Using Bio-Based Chemicals
Table 4-3: Product Categories for the Soaps, Detergents & Maintenance Products Market, 2010
The Cleaners and Detergents Market
Figure 4-4: European Market Breakdown of Soaps, Detergents & Maintenance Products, 2009 (in percentage)
Bio-Based Soaps and Detergents
Solvents
Solvent Applications Market
Bio-Based Solvents
Table 4-4: Bio-Based Solvents, 2010
Adhesives & Sealants
Market
Bio-Based Adhesives
Neutraceuticals
Chapter 5: Biorenewable Chemical Trends
Patents Trends for Biorenewable Chemistry
Table 5-1: U.S. & European Biorenewable Product Patents, 2009-2010
Recent Biorenewable Chemistry Patents
European Patent System Lags the U.S. for Effectiveness
Biorenewable Chemistry Benefits from Biotechnology Patent Advocacy
Financial Trends for Biorenewable Chemical Companies
Biorenewable Chemical Firms are Undervalued
Initial Public Offerings are Scarce
Table 5-2: Biorenewable Company Initial Public Offerings, 2010
Venture Capital Spending Up in 2010
Table 5-3: VC Funding of Biorenewable Chemical Companies, 2009-2010
Partnering is a Key Strategy for BRC Companies
Research Funding & Trends
The Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals
DOE & USDA Funding
Table 5-4: Federal U.S. Funding for Biorenewable Chemical R&D, 2010 (in million dollars)
Funding in Europe
Table 5-5: 7th Framework Programme Funding for Biorenewable Chemical R&D, 2010 (in million euro)
Biochem versus Biofuel for Funding
Using Cellulose & Lignin Based Feedstocks
Table 5-6: Planned U.S. Biorenewable Chemical Refineries as of 2010
Plants as chemical factories
Manufacturing Trends
Bio Feedstocks versus Petroleum Feedstock
Figure 5-1: Monthly World Biomass Feedstock Prices, 2006-2010 (in dollars/short ton)
Figure 5-2: Monthly World Biomass Feedstock & Petroleum Price Indexes, 2006-2010 (index, 100 = January, 2006)
Manufacturing Costs for Biorenewable Chemicals
Figure 5-3: Monthly U.S. Biorenewable Producer Price Indexes, 2006-2010 (index)
Biorenewable Chemicals Regulations & Standards
Regulations in the U.S.: USDA BioPreferred Program
Regulations in the U.S.: Other Biorenewable Chemical Initiatives
Regulations in the U.S.: Updating the TSCA
Regulations in the European Union: Bio-based Products Lead Market Initiative
Figure 5-4: Policies & Regulations Affecting the Bio-Based Product LMI, 2010
Regulations in the EU: REACH
The ACS Develops a Market-Wide Green Chemistry Standard
Chapter 6: Biorenewable Chemical Companies
Partnerships
Table 6-1: Current Biorenewable Chemical Company Partnerships
Archer Daniels Midland
Overview
Performance
Figure 6-1: ADM Revenue, FY2007-FY2010 (in billion $)
Table 6-2: ADM Biorenewable Chemicals, 2010
Production
New Developments
DNP Green Technology
Overview
Performance
Production
New Developments
DuPont
Overview
Performance
Figure 6-2: DuPont Revenue, 2006-2009 (in billion $)
Table 6-3: DuPont Biorenewable Chemical Products, 2010
Production
New Developments
Genomatica
Overview
Performance
Production
New Developments
Gevo
Overview
Performance
Figure 6-3: Gevo Revenue, 2006-2009 (in thousand $)
Production
New Developments
Metabolix
Overview
Performance
Figure 6-4: Metabolix Revenue, 2006-2009 (in million $)
Production
New Developments
NatureWorks
Overview
Performance
Production
New Developments
Procter & Gamble