Asia-Pacific Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market - Analysis and Forecast, 2022-2031
Introduction to Asia Pacific (APAC) Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market
The Asia-Pacific castor oil-based biopolymer market (excluding China) is projected to reach $892.3 million by 2031 from $203.5 million in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 17.8% during the forecast period 2022-2031. The growing demand for bio-polyamides, the growing acceptance of high-performance bio-polyamides, and the expanding use of sustainable biopolymers are expected to propel the APAC castor oil-based biopolymer market's considerable growth in the upcoming years. Castor oil-based biopolymers' sophisticated properties are anticipated to support market expansion as well. However, the high cost of biopolymers based on castor oil, the price volatility of raw materials, and the reliance on India as a key source of castor seeds could potentially hinder the growth of this market in the near future.
Market Introduction
The growing demand for sustainable biopolymer solutions, favorable government regulations, expanding research and development efforts, and the adoption of biopolymers across a range of industries are all expected to contribute to the APAC castor oil-based biopolymer market's projected significant growth in the upcoming years. Significant breakthroughs and innovations are anticipated in the market, which will accelerate its growth trajectory.
Market Segmentation:
Segmentation 1: by End User
Automotive Solar Household Appliances Textile Oil and Gas Others
Segmentation 2: by Polymer Type
Bio-Polyamides Bio-Polyamide 6 Bio-Polyamide 10 and 11 Bio-Polyurethane Others
Segmentation 3: by Form
Pellets Yarns Others
Segmentation 4: by Country
Japan South Korea India Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
How can this report add value to an organization?
Product/Innovation Strategy: The product segment helps the reader understand the different polymer types involved in the production of castor oil-based biopolymers, such as bio-polyamides, bio-polyurethane, and others. Moreover, the study provides the reader with a detailed understanding of the Asia-Pacific castor oil-based biopolymer market based on the end user (automotive, solar, household appliances, oil and gas, textile, and others). Castor oil-based biopolymers are gaining traction in end-user industries on the back of sustainability concerns and their excellent properties, such as lightweight, toughness, and chemical and abrasion resistance.
Growth/Marketing Strategy: The Asia-Pacific castor oil-based biopolymer market has seen major development by key players operating in the market, such as the establishment of new production facilities, product development, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic joint ventures to strengthen their position in the Asia-Pacific castor oil-based biopolymer market.
Competitive Strategy: Key players in the Asia-Pacific castor oil-based biopolymer market analyzed and profiled in the study involve castor oil-based biopolymer manufacturers and the overall ecosystem. Moreover, a detailed competitive benchmarking of the players operating in the Asia-Pacific castor oil-based biopolymer market has been done to help the reader understand how players stack against each other, presenting a clear market landscape. Additionally, comprehensive competitive strategies such as agreements, partnerships, acquisitions, and collaborations will aid the reader in understanding the untapped revenue pockets in the market.
Key Market Players and Competition Synopsis
The companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing company coverage, product portfolio, and market penetration.
Some of the prominent names established in this market are:
Toray Industries, Inc. UNITIKA LTD. Mitsui Chemicals Inc. Asahi Kasei Corporation
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1 Markets
1.1 Industry Outlook
1.1.1 Trends: Current and Future
1.1.1.1 Growing Electronic Industry and Emerging Use of Castor Oil-Based Biopolymers
1.1.1.2 Growing Awareness about Sustainability and Biopolymers
1.1.2 Supply Chain Analysis
1.1.3 Ecosystem/Ongoing Programs
1.1.3.1 Consortiums and Associations
1.1.3.2 Regulatory Bodies
1.1.3.3 Government Programs
1.1.3.4 Programs by Research Institutions and Universities
1.1.4 Impact of COVID-19 on the Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market
1.2 Business Dynamics
1.2.1 Business Drivers
1.2.1.1 Growing Automotive Industry across the Globe
1.2.1.2 Rising Demand for High-Performance Polyamide Yarns in Textile Industry
1.2.1.3 Advanced Chemical and Mechanical Properties of Castor Oil-Based Biopolymers
1.2.2 Business Challenges
1.2.2.1 Dependency Only on India for Crop Cultivation of Castor Beans
1.2.2.2 High Cost and Rising Price Volatility of Raw Materials
1.2.3 Business Strategies
1.2.3.1 Product Developments
1.2.3.2 Market Developments
1.2.4 Business Opportunities
1.2.4.1 Emerging Additive Manufacturing Sector and Use of Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Powders in 3D Printing
1.2.4.2 Emerging Self-Driving/Autonomous Vehicles Industry
1.3 Start-Up/Emerging Manufacturer Landscape
1.3.1 Key Start-Ups/Emerging Manufacturers in the Ecosystem
2 Regions
2.1 China
2.1.1 Market
2.1.1.1 Buyer Attributes
2.1.1.2 Key Producers and Suppliers in China
2.1.1.3 Business Drivers
2.1.1.4 Business Challenges
2.1.2 Applications
2.1.2.1 China Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by End User), Volume and Value Data
2.1.3 Products
2.1.3.1 China Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by Polymer Type), Volume and Value Data
2.1.3.2 China Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by Form), Volume and Value Data
2.2 Asia-Pacific and Japan
2.2.1 Market
2.2.1.1 Key Producers and Suppliers in Asia-Pacific and Japan
2.2.1.2 Business Drivers
2.2.1.3 Business Challenges
2.2.2 Applications
2.2.2.1 Asia-Pacific and Japan Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by End User), Volume and Value Data
2.2.3 Products
2.2.3.1 Asia-Pacific and Japan Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by Polymer Type), Volume and Value Data
2.2.3.2 Asia-Pacific and Japan Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by Form), Volume and Value Data
2.2.4 Asia-Pacific and Japan (by Country)
2.2.4.1 Japan
2.2.4.1.1 Market
2.2.4.1.1.1 Buyer Attributes
2.2.4.1.1.2 Key Producers and Suppliers in Japan
2.2.4.1.1.3 Business Drivers
2.2.4.1.1.4 Business Challenges
2.2.4.1.2 Applications
2.2.4.1.2.1 Japan Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by End User), Volume and Value Data
2.2.4.1.3 Products
2.2.4.1.3.1 Japan Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by Polymer Type), Volume and Value Data
2.2.4.1.3.2 Japan Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by Form), Volume and Value Data
2.2.4.2 South Korea
2.2.4.2.1 Market
2.2.4.2.1.1 Buyer Attributes
2.2.4.2.1.2 Key Producers and Suppliers in South Korea
2.2.4.2.1.3 Business Drivers
2.2.4.2.1.4 Business Challenges
2.2.4.2.2 Applications
2.2.4.2.2.1 South Korea Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by End User), Volume and Value Data
2.2.4.2.3 Products
2.2.4.2.3.1 South Korea Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by Polymer Type), Volume and Value Data
2.2.4.2.3.2 South Korea Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by Form), Volume and Value Data
2.2.4.3 India
2.2.4.3.1 Market
2.2.4.3.1.1 Buyer Attributes
2.2.4.3.1.2 Key Producers and Suppliers in India
2.2.4.3.1.3 Business Drivers
2.2.4.3.1.4 Business Challenges
2.2.4.3.2 Applications
2.2.4.3.2.1 India Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by End User), Volume and Value Data
2.2.4.3.3 Products
2.2.4.3.3.1 India Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by Polymer Type), Volume and Value Data
2.2.4.3.3.2 India Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by Form), Volume and Value Data
2.2.4.4 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
2.2.4.4.1 Market
2.2.4.4.1.1 Buyer Attributes
2.2.4.4.1.2 Key Producers and Suppliers in Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
2.2.4.4.1.3 Business Drivers
2.2.4.4.1.4 Business Challenges
2.2.4.4.2 Applications
2.2.4.4.2.1 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by End User), Volume and Value Data
2.2.4.4.3 Products
2.2.4.4.3.1 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by Polymer Type), Volume and Value Data
2.2.4.4.3.2 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market (by Form), Volume and Value Data
3 Markets – Competitive Benchmarking & Company Profiles
3.1 Competitive Benchmarking (2021)
3.1.1 Competitive Position Matrix (2021)
3.1.2 Product Matrix for Key Companies, By Form
3.1.3 Market Share Analysis of Key Companies, 2021
3.2 Company Profiles
3.2.1 Toray Industries, Inc.
3.2.1.1 Company Overview
3.2.1.1.1 Role of Toray Industries, Inc. in the Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market
3.2.1.1.2 Product Portfolio
3.2.1.1.3 Production Site
3.2.1.2 Business Strategies
3.2.1.2.1 Market Developments
3.2.1.3 R&D Analysis
3.2.1.4 Analyst View
3.2.2 UNITIKA LTD.
3.2.2.1 Company Overview
3.2.2.1.1 Role of UNITIKA LTD. in the Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market
3.2.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
3.2.2.1.3 Production Site
3.2.2.2 R&D Analysis
3.2.2.3 Analyst View
3.2.3 Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
3.2.3.1 Company Overview
3.2.3.1.1 Role of Mitsui Chemicals Inc. in the Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market
3.2.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
3.2.3.1.3 Production Site
3.2.3.2 Business Strategies
3.2.3.2.1 Market Developments
3.2.3.3 R&D Analysis
3.2.3.4 Analyst View
3.2.4 Asahi Kasei Corporation
3.2.4.1 Company Overview
3.2.4.1.1 Role of Asahi Kasei Corporation in the Castor Oil-Based Biopolymer Market
3.2.4.1.2 Product Portfolio
3.2.4.1.3 Production Site
3.2.4.2 Corporate Strategies
3.2.4.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Joint Ventures