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Nov 2021
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Polymers and Plastics
Renewable Energy and Chemicals

Market Insights: Recycled Polyolefins - 2021

This report provides analysis and forecast to 2035 of the global recycled polyolefins market, including supply by mechanical method and chemical processes and demand by product and end use.     Market Insights: Recycled Polyolefins - 2021 includes discussion regarding key market drivers and constraints, as well as demand analysis for nine regions: North America, South America, Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and China.  Analysis also includes the competitive landscape, capacity listing and cost competitiveness along with a snapshot of latest pricing trends by region and price forecasts to 2035.Abstract:The EU tax of €800 per ton on virgin polymers used in packaging was introduced in January 2021. The EU tax will incentivise use of recycled material. From April 2022, the UK will introduce a similar plastic packaging tax of £200 per ton for packaging with less than 30% recycled content; however there will be an exemption for manufacturers and importers of less than 10 tons of plastic packaging per year. No other regions have yet followed.Plastics use in other applications has attracted no taxation so far. Use in personal protective equipment (PPE) somewhat redeemed the public perception of plastic during the COVID pandemic. Recent low oil prices have made recycling economics more challenging, and COVID-19 contamination concerns and labour restrictions have reduced collection and sorting capacity that is already structurally constrained.Limited availability of post consumer resin (PCR) is renewing interest in bio-feedstock and chemical process as a means to meet brand sustainability objectives.  There are around 50 technologies currently under development for the conversion of waste plastics to basic hydrocarbons, ranging from solvents/waxes to synthetic crudes, transportation fuels and importantly cracker feedstock.The applications for mechanically recycled polyolefins are limited due to deteriorated properties although it can be improved to a certain extent by use of compatibilizers and blending with virgin material. For example, use in food packaging is prohibited by the EFSA and FDA regulations but increasing demand is found in stretch film for industrial and agricultural uses etc. Recycled polyolefins use in non-standard applications such as plastic lumber and will not erode virgin demand.A combination of legislation, taxes, consumer pressure/brand owner response drives growth in recycled polyolefins, which also depends on competitive economics and efficiency in resource recovery and greenhouse gas emissions. Adoption of a circular model for the plastics value chain is expected to be gradual.
Sep 2021
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Renewable Energy and Chemicals

Market Insights: Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils – 2021

This report provides analysis and forecast to 2035 of the global market for hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), including the markets for renewable diesel, bio-based aviation fuel and bio-based naphtha.     Market Insights: Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils – 2021 includes discussion regarding key market drivers and constraints, as well as demand analysis for nine regions: North America, South America, Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and China.  Analysis also includes the competitive landscape, capacity listing and cost competitiveness along with a snapshot of latest pricing trends by region and price forecasts to 2035.
Aug 2021
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Petrochemicals
Renewable Energy and Chemicals

Market Insights: Recycled Polyester - 2021

This report provides analysis and forecast to 2035 of the global recycled polyester market, including supply by mechanical method and chemical processes (glycolysis and methanolysis/hydrolysis) and demand in bottle, fibre and others.     Market Insights: Recycled Polyester - 2021 includes discussion regarding key market drivers and constraints, as well as demand analysis for nine regions: North America, South America, Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and China.  Analysis also includes the competitive landscape, capacity listing and cost competitiveness along with a snapshot of latest pricing trends by region and price forecasts to 2035.
Jul 2021
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Polymers and Plastics

Market Insights: Polylactic Acid - 2021

This report provides analysis and forecast to 2035 of the global market for polylactic acid (PLA).  Market Insights: Polylactic Acid - 2021 includes discussion regarding key market drivers and constraints, as well as supply, demand and trade analysis for nine regions: North America, South America, Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and China with forecasts to 2035.  Analysis, including competitive landscape, who’s who of suppliers and cost competitiveness along with price forecasts to 2035 and a snapshot of latest pricing trends is also included by region.
Apr 2021
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Renewable Energy and Chemicals
C1 Chemicals and Fertilizers

Market Insights: Carbon Dioxide - 2021

This report provides analysis and forecasts to 2035 of the global carbon dioxide market.       Market Insights: Carbon Dioxide - 2021 includes discussion regarding key trends, as well as demand outlook  for nine regions: North America, South America, Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and China with forecasts to 2035.  Demand is segmented by urea, enhanced oil recovery, food and beverages, and 'others.  Cost competitiveness of two CO2 derived chemicals is also included.
Mar 2021
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Petrochemicals

Market Insights: Polybutylene Terephthalate - 2021

This report provides analysis and forecast to 2035 of the global polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) market including supply by chemical processes (esterification of purified terephthalic acid (PTA) with 1,4 butanediol (BDO), followed by polycondensation) and demand in automotive, appliances, electronics and others.   Market Insights: PBT - 2021 includes discussion regarding key market drivers and constraints, as well as demand analysis for nine regions: North America, South America, Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and China.  Analysis also includes the competitive landscape, capacity listing and cost competitiveness along with a snapshot of latest pricing trends by region and price forecasts to 2035.
Jun 2019
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Renewable Energy and Chemicals

Market Insights: Biodiesel - 2019

Analysis and forecast of supply and demand of the global fuel biodiesel market.  This report includes discussion regarding key market drivers and constraints, as well as supply, demand and trade analysis for nine regions: North America, South America, Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and China with five year forecasts.  Analysis, including first generation and advanced biodiesel consumption, the development of governmental support mechanisms, and of newer production processes, notably HVO/renewable diesel, is included by region.  Cost competitiveness analysis is also included. 
Jun 2019
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Renewable Energy and Chemicals

Market Insights: Fuel Ethanol - 2019

Analysis and forecast of supply and demand of the global fuel ethanol market.  This report includes discussion regarding key market drivers and constraints, as well as supply, demand and trade analysis for nine regions: North America, South America, Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and China with five year forecasts.  Analysis, including first generation and advanced ethanol consumption, the development of governmental support mechanisms, and progress on advanced cellulosic production, alongside cost competitiveness by process, is also included by region.  
Feb 2019
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Polymers and Plastics

Market Insights: Polylactic Acid - 2019

Analysis and forecast of supply and demand of the global polylactic acid (PLA) market.  This report includes discussion regarding key market drivers and constraints, as well as supply, demand and trade analysis for nine regions: North America, South America, Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and China with five year forecasts.  Analysis, including competitive landscape, who’s who of suppliers and cost competitiveness along with a snapshot of latest pricing trends is also included by region.

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