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Article: United States : Natural Polymer demand in USA to grow 6% pa through 2012.
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- TendersInfo
- Article date:
- December 4, 2008
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Byline: deepak03
Natural polymer demand is expected to grow 6% pa to US$5 bln in 2012, reaching 2.3 bln pounds, as per a report by reportlinker.com. Gains will be stimulated by increased levels of food production, and opportunities in packaging, oilfield, medical, cosmetic/ toiletry and other areas. Average natural polymer prices are expected to decrease slightly based on declining prices for starch and fermentation products. Prices of other natural polymers will be moderated by the commodity nature of most materials and the dominance of price over other considerations. Threats to further growth include mature applications and variable supplies for products such ...