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  BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Biodegradable Polymers in thousand pounds. The Major End-Use Segments Analyzed are Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Others (Agriculture and Horticulture, and Medicine). The report also provides market analytics for the US market by the following product segments - Co-Polyester, PLA (Polylactic Acid), Starch, and Others (Lignin, Soybean, Water-Soluble and Polycaprolactone). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 116 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Absorbable Polymers International, American Excelsior Company, BIOgroupUSA, Inc., BASF SE, Biotec GmbH UND CO. KG, CEREPLAST, Inc., Cortec Corporation, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd, Eastman Chemicals Company, ECM BioFilms Inc., FP International, IRe Chemicals Limited, Metabolix Inc., Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc., Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., National Starch and Chemical Company, NatureWorks LLC, Novamont S.p.A, Perstorp UK Limited, Rodenburg Biopolymers B.V., ReNewable Products, Inc., Showa High Polymer Co., Ltd., Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH, and Toyobo Co., Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-1141  PAGES:    476
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       May 2008
COMPANIES:  116  MARKET DATA TABLES:   149
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS (Complete Report) Pages : 476   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS5$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-2
  
   Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
Biodegradable Polymers.....I-3
Packaging.....I-3
Compost Bags.....I-3
Others.....I-3
Agriculture and Horticulture.....I-3
  
   Medical.....I-4
Co-Polyester-Based Biopolymers.....I-4
Polylactic Acid (PLA).....I-4
Starch Based Biopolymers.....I-4
  
   Others.....I-5
Lignin-Based Biopolymer.....I-5
Soybean-Based Biopolymers.....I-5
Water-Soluble Biodegradable Polymers.....I-5
Polycaprolactone.....I-5
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY46$2250
  1. Industry Overview.....II-12 $200  
   Biodegradable Polymers- An Alternate for Conventional Polymers.....II-1
Drivers of Future Biodegradable Polymers Industry.....II-1
Water-Soluble Polymers – Demand on the Rise.....II-1
1$100
   Chemical Recycling of Plastics.....II-2
Gasification.....II-2
Depolymerization.....II-2
1$100
  2. Competitive Analysis.....II-31 $300  
   Table 1: Leading Players in the Global Biodegradable Polymers Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Volume Sales for Novamont, Cargill/Natureworks LLC, Rodenburg Biopolymers, Biotech, BASF, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-3
1$300
  3. Market Trends and Issues.....II-41 $100  
   Recycling Offers Little Respite.....II-4
High Prices Relative to Traditional Polymers.....II-4
Environmental Concerns of Traditional Plastics Boost Biopolymers Market.....II-4
Challenges Lie ahead.....II-4
1$100
  4. Product Overview.....II-57 $500  
   Biodegradable Polymers: An Introduction.....II-5
Biodegradable Polymers – Definition and Meaning.....II-5
1$100
   Key Biodegradable Polymers at a Glance.....II-6
Source for Synthesis of Biodegradable Polymers.....II-6
1$100
   Biodegradability – A Matter of Debate.....II-7
Environment.....II-7
Polymer Concentration.....II-7
Ecological Effects.....II-7
1$100
   Compostable Plastics.....II-8
Mechanical Performance of Biodegradable Polymers.....II-8
Conventional Polymers Vs Biodegradable Polymers.....II-8
Biopolymer Types.....II-8
Starch Based Biopolymers.....II-8
1$100
   Lactic Acid-Based Biopolymers.....II-9
Co-Polyester-Based Biopolymers.....II-9
Lignin-Based Biopolymers.....II-9
Polycaprolactone.....II-9
Polyanhydrides.....II-9
Polyhydroxyalkanoate.....II-9
Polyvinyl Alcohol.....II-9
1$100
   Emerging Polymers.....II-10
Synthetic Biodegradable Polymers.....II-10
Major Synthetic Biodegradable Polymers.....II-10
Soybean-Based Biopolymers.....II-10
Water-Soluble Biodegradable Polymers.....II-10
1$100
   Key Biodegradable Polymers Used in Medical Devices.....II-11
Polylactide (PLA).....II-11
Polyglycolide (PGA).....II-11
Poly (dioxanone).....II-11
Poly (lactide-co-glycolide).....II-11
Poly (-caprolactone).....II-11
Polymers in the Pipeline.....II-11
1$100
  5. Biodegradation – A Study.....II-123 $300  
   Types of Degradation.....II-12
Factors Influencing Degradation.....II-12
Polymer Structure.....II-12
What is Composting?.....II-12
Need for Biodegradable Plastics.....II-12
Manufacturing of Biodegradable Plastics.....II-12
Production.....II-12
1$100
   Biodegradable Plastics from Starch.....II-13
Biodegradable Plastics from Polyesters.....II-13
Major Starch and Polyester-Based Polymers by Company.....II-13
Biodegradable Plastics form Bacteria.....II-13
Cost Involved.....II-13
1$100
   Renewal, Treatment and Disposal Issues.....II-14
1$100
  6. End-Use Applications.....II-152 $200  
   Packaging.....II-15
Compost Bags.....II-15
Agriculture and Horticulture.....II-15
Medical .....II-15
Biodegradable Polymer Applications at a Glance.....II-15
2$200
  7. Medical Applications – An in-Depth Analysis.....II-174 $400  
   A Study of Medical Applications.....II-17
Background.....II-17
Why Degradation is Important?.....II-17
Applications of Biopolymers.....II-17
Packaging.....II-17
1$100
   Sterilization.....II-18
Processing.....II-18
Temporary Scaffold and Barrier.....II-18
Tissue Engineering.....II-18
Key Applications of Biodegradable Polymers in Medical Devices.....II-18
Sutures.....II-18
1$100
   Dental Devices.....II-19
Orthopedic Fixation Devices.....II-19
Other Applications.....II-19
Major Biodegradable Polymers and Medical Device Applications.....II-19
1$100
   Key to Material Composition.....II-20
1$100
  8. Regulatory Environment.....II-211 $100  
   American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).....II-21
Impact of ASTM Standards on Industry.....II-21
1$100
  9. Key Associations.....II-221 $100  
   Biodegradable Plastics Society (Japan).....II-22
North American Polyelectrolyte Producers Association.....II-22
DIN CERTCO.....II-22
The US Composting Council.....II-22
European Bioplastics.....II-22
Biodegradable Product Institute.....II-22
1$100
  10. Product Innovations/Introductions.....II-234 $400  
   National Starch Unveils Naviance™ Organic Biopolymers.....II-23
Cortecฎ Corporation Launches VpCI 609ฎ Biodegradable Powder.....II-23
Novamont Showcases Mater-Biฎ Nanostarch, a Second Generation Bioplastic.....II-23
Fujitsu Develops a Polymer with Better Flexibility.....II-23
1$100
   NatureWorks Develops a Revolutionary Biopolymer.....II-24
DuPont Packaging Introduces New Additive.....II-24
DuPont Set to Launch New Biopolymers.....II-24
Kunststoffen Industrie Volendam Develops New Biopolymers.....II-24
1$100
   BASF’s Ecoflex Polymer Selected for Zerust’s Great Green Earth Bags.....II-25
BASF AG Unveils Ecovio.....II-25
Polysciences Inc. Develops Biodegradable Polymers for Medical Applications.....II-25
Stanelco Introduces Starpol 2000.....II-25
CSIRO Introduces Biodegradable Polymer for Human Body.....II-25
1$100
   Flame-Resistant Polymer by Mitsubishi Plastics and Sony Corporation.....II-26
A. Schulman Inc. Unveils AquaSol™.....II-26
1$100
  11. Recent Industry Activity.....II-275 $500  
   Cortecฎ Compostable/Biodegradable Films Receives Commercial Certification.....II-27
Tinci to Set up JV for Biodegradable Plastic Polymers.....II-27
BASF AG Changes Name to BASF SE.....II-27
BASF to Raise Bioplastics Output.....II-27
Novamont Demonstrates Cutting-Edge Packaging Solutions.....II-27
1$100
   UMass Lowell, Metabolix Collaborate for Biodegradable Plastics Technology.....II-28
Metabolix, ADM Float JV Company for Mirel™ Bioplastics.....II-28
ECM BioFilms Inks Pact with Italcom SAS.....II-28
Jordans Adopts Biodegradable Packaging Solution for Organic Cereals.....II-28
Monosol to Acquire Adept Polymers.....II-28
SurModics Inc. Takes Over Biodegradable Polymer Technology of Intralytix Inc......II-28
1$100
   Amcor Enters into Alliance with Plantic.....II-29
BIOP BioPolymer Technologies Embarks on Expansion of its Schwarzheide Plant.....II-29
Metabolix to Start Construction of Biodegradable Natural Plastic Plant.....II-29
GK Titan to Set Up New Plants for Producing Bisphenol- A and Polycarbonate.....II-29
1$100
   Avantium Technologies and Warwick Effects Polymers Join Hands.....II-30
VSE Corporation and MonoSol LLC Sign an Agreement.....II-30
Polynovo Biomaterials Enters into an Agreement with Medtronic.....II-30
Cargill Inc. Acquires Cargill Dow LLC.....II-30
Stanelco Takes Over Biotec Group.....II-30
Stanelco and G. Mondini Spa. Join Hands.....II-30
Stanelco Signs Pact with Elwood Packaging Inc......II-30
1$100
   Stanelco Signs a Contract with NatureWorks LLC.....II-31
Inion Inc. and CCMM Join Hands.....II-31
Metabolix Inc. Joins Hands with BP.....II-31
BASF AG Establishes Biodegradable Polymer Plant.....II-31
Novamont Acquires Biodegradable Polymer Technology from Eastman.....II-31
Procter and Gamble Chemicals and Kaneka Sign a Contract.....II-31
Lifeline Biotechnologies, Inc. Enters into Contract with Inion Inc......II-31
1$100
  12. Focus on Select Players.....II-327 $500  
   Absorbable Polymers International (US).....II-32
American Excelsior Company (US).....II-32
BioGroupUSA, Inc. (US).....II-32
BASF SE (Germany).....II-32
1$100
   BIOTEC GmbH & Co. KG (Germany).....II-33
CEREPLAST, Inc. (US).....II-33
Cortec Corporation (US).....II-33
1$100
   E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (US).....II-34
Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd (Japan).....II-34
Eastman Chemicals Company (US).....II-34
ECM BioFilms Inc. (US).....II-34
1$100
   FP International (US).....II-35
IRe Chemicals Limited (South Korea).....II-35
Metabolix Inc. (US).....II-35
Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc. (Japan).....II-35
1$100
   Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan).....II-36
National Starch and Chemical Company (US).....II-36
NatureWorks LLC (US).....II-36
Novamont S.p.A (Italy).....II-36
1$100
   Perstorp UK Limited (UK).....II-37
Rodenburg Biopolymers B.V. (The Netherlands).....II-37
ReNewable Products, Inc. (US).....II-37
Showa High Polymer Co., Ltd. (Japan).....II-37
Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH (Germany).....II-37
1$100
   Toyobo Co., Ltd. (Japan).....II-38
1$100
  13. Global Market Perspective.....II-39   
   Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biodegradable Polymers by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-39

Table 3: World Long-term Projections for Biodegradable Polymers by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-39
1$300
   Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Biodegradable Polymers by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-401$300
   Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biodegradable Polymers in Packaging (Loose-fill/ Other) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-41

Table 6: World Long-term Projections for Biodegradable Polymers in Packaging (Loose-fill/Other) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-41
1$300
   Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Biodegradable Polymers in Packaging (Loose-fill/ Other) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-421$300
   Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biodegradable Polymers in Compost Bags by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-43

Table 9: World Long-term Projections for Biodegradable Polymers in Compost Bags by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-43
1$300
   Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for Biodegradable Polymers in Compost Bags by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-441$300
   Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biodegradable Polymers in Other End-Use Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-45

Table 12: World Long-term Projections for Biodegradable Polymers in Other End-Use Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-45
1$300
   Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for Biodegradable Polymers in Other End-Use Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-461$300
III. MARKET41$1950
  1. The United States.....III-112 $850  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current and Future Analysis.....III-1
Growth Drivers.....III-1
Competitive Scenario.....III-1
1$75
   Table 14: Leading Players in the US Market for Biodegradable Polymers (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Volume Sales for Cargill/NatureWorks LLC, BASF, Novamont, Eastman Chemicals, National Starch, Dupont, Solvay Polycaprolactones, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2
Product Introductions.....III-2
2$300
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-42$150
   Key Players.....III-64$300
   B. Market Analytics.....III-10
Table 15: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10

Table 16: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biodegradable Polymers by Product Segment – Co-polyester, PLA BP, Starch, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
1$150
   Table 17: US Long-term Projections for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11

Table 18: US Long-term Projections for Biodegradable Polymers by Product Segment – Co-polyester, PLA BP, Starch, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11
1$150
   Table 19: US 10-Year Perspective for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets for 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12

Table 20: US 10-Year Perspective for Biodegradable Polymers by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Co-polyester, PLA, Starch, and Other Markets for 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
1$150
  2. Canada.....III-132 $175  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-13
Current and Future Analysis.....III-13
B. Market Analytics.....III-13
Table 21: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13
1$150
   Table 22: Canadian Long-term Projections for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14

Table 23: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets for 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
1$150
  3. Japan.....III-154 $275  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-15
Current and Future Analysis.....III-15
Market Scenario.....III-15
Product Introductions.....III-15
Key Players.....III-15
2$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-17
Table 24: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17

Table 25: Japanese Long-term Projections for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
1$150
   Table 26: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets for 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$150
  4. Europe.....III-194 $425  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-19
Current and Future Analysis.....III-19
Analysis by Product Type.....III-19
Table 27: Biodegradable Polymers Market in Europe (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Product Type for Films, Fibers, and Foams (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19
1$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-20
Table 28: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biodegradable Polymers by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20

Table 29: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20
1$150
   Table 30: European Long-term Projections for Biodegradable Polymers by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21

Table 31: European Long-term Projections for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/ Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21
1$150
   Table 32: European 10-Year Perspective for Biodegradable Polymers by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, the UK, and Rest of Europe for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22

Table 33: European 10-Year Perspective for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets for 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
1$150
  4a. France.....III-232 $175  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-23
Current and Future Analysis.....III-23
B. Market Analytics.....III-23
Table 34: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23
1$150
   Table 35: French Long-term Projections for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24

Table 36: French 10-Year Perspective for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets for 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24
1$150
  4b. Germany.....III-254 $275  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-25
Current and Future Analysis.....III-25
Product Introductions.....III-25
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-25
1$75
   Key Players.....III-261$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-27
Table 37: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27
1$150
   Table 38: German Long-term Projections for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28

Table 39: German 10-Year Perspective for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets for 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$150
  4c. Italy.....III-293 $275  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-29
Current and Future Analysis.....III-29
Product Launch.....III-29
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-29
Novamont S.p.A – A Key Player.....III-29
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-30
Table 40: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30
1$150
   Table 41: Italian Long-term Projections for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31

Table 42: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets for 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31
1$150
  4d. The United Kingdom.....III-323 $275  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-32
Current and Future Analysis.....III-32
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-32
Perstorp UK Limited - A Key Player.....III-32
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-33
Table 43: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33

Table 44: UK Long-term Projections for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33
1$150
   Table 45: UK 10-Year Perspective for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets for 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34
1$150
  4e. Rest of Europe.....III-353 $275  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-35
Current and Future Analysis.....III-35
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-35
Rodenburg Biopolymers B.V. (The Netherlands) - A Key Player.....III-35
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-36
Table 46: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36

Table 47: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$150
   Table 48: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets for 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
1$150
  5. Rest of World.....III-384 $450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-38
Current and Future Analysis.....III-38
Australian Packaging Industry Gears up to Environmental Challenge.....III-38
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-38
1$75
   IRe Chemicals Limited (South Korea) – A Key Player.....III-391$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-40
Table 49: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40

Table 50: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40
1$150
   Table 51: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Biodegradable Polymers by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Packaging (Loose-fill/Other), Compost Bags, and Other Markets for 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-411$150
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 373$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 116 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 150)

Region/Country                 Players

The United States                  52
Canada                              4
Japan                              19
Europe                             57
     France                         5
     Germany                       12
     The United Kingdom            10
     Italy                          4
     Rest of Europe                26
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)     18
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