Market Size and Forecast

World consumption of polylactic acid biodegradable polymers has increased significantly over the last five years as major suppliers such as Nature Works have brought their 140,000 tonnes per annum plant fully on stream. In 2005, world consumption of PLA amounted to 35,800 tonnes against 8,700 tonnes five years earlier. During the period 2005-2010, PLA consumption is forecast to reach 89,500 tonnes, which represents a compound annual growth rate of 20.1%. 

Western Europe is the largest market for PLA in 2005 with just over 53.0% of world PLA consumption. North America accounts for 27.0% and Asia Pacific the remaining 20.0%. 

Packaging, including foodservice, is easily the largest end use market for PLA with 70% of total consumption in 2005. Textile fibres account for an estimated 23% of total volumes. Other applications, with just 7% of total volumes, include speciality cards and sheet, agricultural products and a wide range of injection moulded products. 

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The section also provides an analysis of biodegradable polymer market size and growth over the last five years for the three major world regions (Western Europe, North America and Asia Pacific), plus forecasts to 2010. 

We have carried out detailed research to estimate the key market size and scale in this fast growing sector. Our overall summary of the trend in the usage of nonwovens in packaging by area (million m ) since 1995 is depicted in Fig. 16.3. This has been forecast up to the end of 2015. 

Fuel cell and hydrogen businesses already support over 800 jobs in the UK. Forecasts of commercial salesgivea global market size of above 20 billion in 2011.There isan opportunity forthe UKto build a sizeable industry, centred on fuel cells and the hydrogen economy, covering all stages of the value and supply chain. 

How do each of these functions help the salesmen to sell Prior to making the decision to produce a new product based on a company s proprietary technology or to produce a product currently on the market based on self-developed or licensed technology, management should have considerable detail on market size, end use industries and applications, prices, competition, possible market share under varying conditions, product mix requirements, and a list of prospective customers. Forecasts for each of these factors should be made for three, five, and possibly ten year time spans. Incidentally, this type of information is much more difficult to develop for new products than for established products. 

Freedonia Group Research. 2005. Chemical sensors to 2009 demand and sales forecasts, market share, market size, market leaders, study 2005. December, available at http // www.freedoniagroup.com/Chemical-Sensors.html (accessed October 11, 2007). 

Freedonia Group (2007) World Catalysts to 2010 - Demand and Sales Forecasts, Market Share, Market Size, Market Leaders, Study nr. 2125. 

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Responsible for this inerease in market size estimation are two market developments first, the market size of printed photovoltaies is expected to grow faster than previously antieipated. And second, a number of new printed electronics submarkets were introduced in the latest market forecasts, which were not taken into account in earlier forecasts. The emerging of these new submarkets is a logical development of a technology that is as versatile as printed electronics, continually finding its way into more market areas. 

Transparency Market Research (2012) Knee Implants Market- Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Analysis and Forecast 2012-2018. 

Transparency Market Research (2014) Biomaterials Market for Implantable Devices (Material Type - Metals, Polymers, Ceramics and Natural, Applications - Cardiology, Orthopedics, Dental, Ophthalmology and Others) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019. 

Thereafter, the standard project considerations apply (e.g., capital/operating costs and the logistics of number/size of kilns in relation to current and forecast market demand). The extent to which a new kiln might fit into the existing infrastructure, and particularly to existing lime and limestone handling and storage equipment, can also have a marked effect on the capital cost and ease of installation. 

The greatest market potential among the different types of rivets is forecast for bUnd rivets. Access to the workpieces being joined is required from only one side, thereby offering the ideal conditions for automation. A bhnd riveter for industrial robots has been developed based on a standard tool that, apart from its size and weight, is also notable for its enhanced flexibility. With the aid of a changeover device, for example, different rivet diameters and types of blind rivet can be handled. 

The fashion retail business is characterized by short product life cycles, volatile customer demands and tremendous product varieties. Most fashion items are of strong seasonality. Uncertain customer demands in a frequently changing market envirorunent and nitmerous explanatory variables that influence fashion sales caitse an increase in irregularity or randomicity of sales data. Such distinct characteristics increase the complexity of sales forecasting in the fashion retail industry. For most fashion products, market demand is rmcertain until the selling season has started. When the actual demand deviates from the forecast, fashion retailers may not have time to respond to changes. Stock outages may occur for certain styles or sizes of fashion products and thus affect the profitability for fashion retailers. 

The U.S. heavy-freight market is large and is forecast to grow at 10% CAGR through 2013 during the cycle Heavy Freight Market Size = 6038 ... 

Having obtained forecasts of potential market share and price, the annual cash flow position for a selected plant size can be calculated using the capital estimate and operating cost estimates prepared from the literature or research data. The cash flows can then be discounted at the cost of capital to determine the NPV and the DCF rate can be estimated. The NPV and DCF for different plant scales can be calculated to determine the optimum size of plant and the competitive processes compared over expected project life. 

Oral Solid Dosage Forms (OSDF) and Pharma Excipients Market for Polymers (MCC, HPMC, CMC, Ethyl Cellulose, Povidone and Others), Alcohols (Glycerin, Sorbitol, Mannitol, Propylene Glycol), Minerals (Clay, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide) and Sugars (Lactose, Sucrose) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, Analysis, Growth and Forecast, 2012 - 2018,2013. 

Implantable medical devices market (reconstructive joint replacemenfi spinal implants, cardiovascular implants, dental implants, intraocular lens and breast implants)— U.S. Industry analysis, size, share, trends, growth and forecast 2012-2018. Transparerwy market research. (2013). 

Amino acids continue to be very important biotechnological compounds, as evident by the predicted rise of the global amino acids market from US 20 billion in 2014 to US 22.1 billion by 2018 [15]. The market size for amino acids is expected to continue to increase, which is partially due to a greater emphasis on health and therefore higher consumer demand for healthy and nutritious foods. More importantly, the world meat consumption is forecast to rise to 52 kg per person... 

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