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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