Palm Oil - Global Strategic Business Report - 2013

Dublin, Oct. 21, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palm Oil - Global Strategic Business Report - 2013-2018: Biofuels is an Emerging Application Area

Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hx...oil_global ) has announced the addition of the "Palm Oil - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Palm Oil in Thousand Metric Tons by the following End-Use Applications:

• Food Applications
• Industrial Applications.

The report profiles 75 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• Agropalma Group
• Alami Vegetable Oil Products Sdn Bhd
• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Asian Agri
• Boustead Holdings Berhad
• California Oils Corporation
• Carotino Sdn Bhd
• Fuji Vegetable Oil Inc.
• Genting Plantations Berhad
• Golden Agri-Resources Ltd.
• Intercontinental Specialty Fats Sdn Bhd
• IOI Group Berhad
• IOI Loders Croklaan B.V.
• Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad
• MM Vitaoils Sdn Bhd
• New Britain Palm Oil Ltd.
• PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk
• PT Darmex Agro
• PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk
• PT Musim Mas
• PT Perusahaan Perkebunan London Sumatra Indonesia Tbk
• Siat Group of Companies
• Sime Darby Sdn Berhad
• United Palm Oil Industry Public Company Limited
• United Plantations Berhad
• Univanich Palm Oil PCL
• Wilmar International Limited.

Key Topics Covered:

I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• Food Applications
• Industrial Applications

II. Executive Summary

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

• A Prelude
• Impact of Global Economic Slowdown on Palm Oil Prices: A Review
• The Road Ahead
• Production Landscape
• Indonesia: The Largest Producer of Palm Oil in the World
• Malaysia: Second Largest Producer of Palm Oil
• Thailand Emerges With Grand Palm Production Initiatives
• Africa: The Next Major Destination for Palm Oil Production
• Consumption Scenario
• India: Leading Consumer of Palm Oil Worldwide

2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES AND DRIVERS

• Biofuels: An Emerging Application Area
• Growing Population Spurs Palm Oil Demand
• High Productivity: A Favorable Factor for Palm Oil
• Rising Hostility for GMO Based Oils: A Business Case for Palm Oil
• Favorable Nutritional Properties Increases Opportunities for Palm Oil
• Technology Innovations: Spearheading Market Growth
• Favorable Tax Policies: A Key Driver for Palm Oil Imports
• Focus on Sustainability and Clean Energy to Drive Adoption of Palm Oil
• Demand for Certified Palm Oil Continues to Increase
• Leading Producers to Increase the Output of Certified Palm Oil
• Leading RSPO Certified Buyers
• Initiatives Supporting the Development of a Sustainable Palm oil Industry
• Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
• Sustainable Palm Oil Investor Working Group (IWG)
• Forest Footprint Disclosure Project
• The Biodiversity and Agricultural Commodities Program (BACP)
• Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO)
• POTICO
• Key Challenges and Issues Confronting the Market
• Palm Oil versus the Cholesterol Controversy
• Environmental Concerns Reeling Palm Oil Plantation
• Ape Habitat and Poverty
• Emission Concerns
• Producers Adopt Various Strategies to Address Environmental Issues
• Protectionist Methods Adopted by Developed Nations: A Cause for Concern
• Unwanted Consequences of Protectionist Policies
• Soybean Oil: A Key Competitor for Palm Oil
• Limited Land Availability: A Key Challenge

3. PALM OIL TRADE SCENARIO

• Major Exporters
• Major Importers

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

• Definition
• Comparison with Other Oils
• Historic Perspective
• Botanical Data
• Origin of Oil Palms
• Development and Growth
• Ecology
• Propagation
• Husbandry
• Harvesting
• Post Harvest Processing
• Output
• Pests and Diseases Attacking Oil Palm Plantations
• Chemical Composition of Palm Oil
• Features of Palm Oil
• Key End-Use Applications
• Food Applications
• Cooking Oils/Frying Fats
• Vanaspati
• Confectionery Fats
• Margarine
• Shortenings
• Other Uses
• Industrial Applications
• Soaps
• Oleochemicals
• Methyl Esters
• Fatty Acid
• Fatty Alcohols
• Fatty Amines
• Glycerine

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• Univanich Palm Oil to Setup Mill in Philippines
• Wilmar International Acquires Stake in Noble Plantations
• KUB Agro Holdings Forms Joint Venture with KUB Sepadu and Sutracom
• Kenram Industrial Development to Expand Palm Oil Plantation
• Bounty Crop Divests Interest in Dendymarker Indah Lestari
• IOI to Setup Palm Oil Refinery
• Siat and Fimave Sells Share Capital to GMG Global
• Golden Agri-Resources and Stena Weco Enter Joint Venture
• Archer Daniels Midland Takes Over Oilseed Processing Units from Geepee Agri
• Wilmar International Acquires Benso Oil Palm Plantation
• Bunge Agribusiness Singapore Forms Joint Venture with PT Bumiraya Investindo

6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

• Agropalma Group (Brazil)
• Alami Vegetable Oil Products Sdn Bhd (Malaysia)
• Archer Daniels Midland Company (USA)
• Asian Agri (Indonesia)
• Boustead Holdings Berhad (Malaysia)
• California Oils Corporation (USA)
• Carotino Sdn Bhd (Malaysia)
• Fuji Vegetable Oil Inc. (USA)
• Genting Plantations Berhad (Malaysia)
• Golden Agri-Resources Ltd. (Singapore)
• Intercontinental Specialty Fats Sdn Bhd (Malaysia)
• IOI Group Berhad (Malaysia)
• IOI Loders Croklaan B.V. (The Netherlands)
• Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (Malaysia)
• MM Vitaoils Sdn Bhd (Malaysia)
• New Britain Palm Oil Ltd. (Papua New Guinea)
• PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Indonesia)
• PT Darmex Agro (Indonesia)
• PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk (Indonesia)
• PT Musim Mas (Indonesia)
• PT Perusahaan Perkebunan London Sumatra Indonesia Tbk (Indonesia)
• Siat Group of Companies (Belgium)
• Sime Darby Sdn Berhad (Malaysia)
• United Palm Oil Industry Public Company Limited (Thailand)
• United Plantations Berhad (Malaysia)
• Univanich Palm Oil PCL (Thailand)
• Wilmar International Limited (Singapore)

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

III. Market

1. The United States

2. Canada

3. Japan

4. Europe

5. Asia-Pacific

6. Latin America
 

IV. Competitive Landscape

Total Companies Profiled: 75 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 83)

• The United States (6)
• Europe (10)
• - Germany (1)
• - The United Kingdom (3)
• - Rest of Europe (6)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (63)
• Latin America (1)
• Africa (3)

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