PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) Market, By Application & Raw Material

Global Tends & Forecasts to 2018


Dublin, Oct. 11, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) Market, By Application & Raw Material - Global Tends & Forecasts to 2018

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Rising demand of biodegradable materials, positive attitude of governments towards green procurement policies, and rising oil prices are attracting companies to invest in PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) market. Many large companies such as Meredian (U.S.), Ecomann (China), and Bio-on (Italy) are focusing on increasing production capacities.

Large number of companies, particularly small and middle-sized ones, initiated the experimental and industrialized manufacturing of all types of PHAs. PHA can be produced using various renewable raw materials. Currently, majority of PHA is produced using plant sugar, which can be easily obtained from sugarcane, corn sugar, and sugar beet, making it an ideal raw material for PHA. Considerable amount of PHA is also produced using plant or vegetable oils such as soybean oil, palm oil, and corn oil. Waste lipids and milk whey are the other raw materials at experimental stage and can be commercialized soon.

The report studies polyhydroxyalkanoate market in all major regions namely North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (Latin America and Middle East & Africa). PHA applications such as packaging, food services, bio-medical, agriculture, and others have been identified and analyzed. The report segments the global as well as all regional markets by applications. The report also details and estimates the shares of various sources of production of PHA.

This report analyzes various marketing trends and establishes the most effective growth strategy in the market. It identifies market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, burning issues, and winning imperatives.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Executive Summary

3 Premium Insights

4 Market Overview

5 Sources Of PHA Production

6 Global PHA Market, By Applications

7 PHA Market, By Geography

8 Competitive Landscape

9 Company Profiles

Companies Mentioned

  • Biomatera
  • Biomer
  • Bio-On SRL
  • Kaneka Corporation
  • Meredian Inc.
  • Metabolix Inc.
  • Newlight Technologies, LIC
  • PHB Industrial S.A.
  • Polyferm Canada Inc.
  • Shenzhen Ecomann Biotechnology Co. Ltd
  • Tianan Biologic Materials Co. Ltd
  • Tianjin Greenbio Materials Co. Ltd

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