PLASTICS INDUSTRY THAILAND

Polymer production growth supported by domestic and foreign investments / Strong demand from packaging and automotive sectors / Reliable logistics infrastructure

BIOPLASTICS

Global growth rates remain high / Degradable and bio-based polymers still niche materials / Market dominated by drop-in applications / Europe is leading production region / 5m t of bio-PET for bottles by 2018

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL

Agreement with Faurecia to jointly develop bioplastics for auto interiors / Biomass succinic acid to be used as raw material

BIOAMBER

Further plant for biosuccinic acid and BDO with Mitsui / Two more projects planned

BIOPLASTICS

Malaysia's first bioplastics pilot plant opened / Cost advantages of palm oil feedstock highlighted / Joint venture for PBS bioplastic plant in Thailand