Natural polymer demand predicted to increase 5.9% annually through 2010.The demand for natural polymer in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. is expected to grow 5.9% annually through the year 2010, reaching a value of $3.6 billion and a consumption amount of 1.7 billion pounds. These gains will be stimulated by projected increases in levels of food production, opportunities in packaging and medical products, and other areas, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a new study published by Cleveland-based The Freedonia Group, Natural Polymers. Average natural polymer prices are expected to stabilize, which reflects the declining prices for starch and fermentation products. Within the natural polymer group of materials, cellulose ether ether, in chemistry ether, any of a number of organic compounds whose molecules contain two hydrocarbon groups joined by single bonds to an oxygen atom. is projected to increase by 4.2% annually to a value of $1 billion by 2010. Methyl cellulose will account for 31% of the cellulose ether market due to its entrenched en·trench also in·trench v. en·trenched, en·trench·ing, en·trench·es v.tr. 1. To provide with a trench, especially for the purpose of fortifying or defending. 2. position in construction uses such as plaster, mortar, grouts, stucco stucco (stŭk`ō), in architecture, a term loosely applied to various kinds of plasterwork, both exterior and interior. It now commonly refers to a plaster or cement used for the external coating of buildings, most frequently employed in , and wallpaper paste. The aforementioned starch and fermentation market will see demand grow at a double-digit pace to nearly $800 million in 2010. The declining prices in this segment are attributable to improved production efficiencies and expanded capacity, states the report. This price decline is expected to stimulate demand for polyactic and starch blend polymers, which are used in packaging and textile fiber products. Food and beverages F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. will remain the leading market for natural polymers, which are used as thickeners, stabilizers, and emulsifiers. More information about the Natural Polymers report can be obtained by contacting The Freedonia Group at 440. 684.9600 or visiting www.freedoniagroup.com. |
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