DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8f0ca3/global_palm_oil_ma) has announced the addition of the "Global Palm Oil Market Report: 2010 Edition" report to their offering.
Palm oil, a kind of edible vegetable oil, is derived from the pulp of the fruit of the oil palm tree. Palm oil production has gained importance in the recent years, as it has many competitive advantages over other competing oils, such as having low cost of production, high yield, and being free from trans-fatty acids. The consumption of palm oil has increased rapidly in the past years, owing to its multiple uses in both food industry as well as non-food sectors.
Although about 80% of current world palm oil output is consumed for food or edible use, non-food uses are increasingly becoming important, contributing to greater demand and higher prices for palm oil. Usage in soaps, detergents and surfactants, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and some household and industrial products has been growing because of the move away from petroleum-based products. The global desire to substitute at least a small portion of fossil fuel use with renewable fuels has given rise to increased demand for vegetable oils, one of the feedstock for biofuels. In addition to the concern for the environment, relatively high fossil fuel prices have created a demand for alternative cost-effective and clean fuels.
A major share of the total palm oil production in the world comes from Indonesia and Malaysia, thereby making both the countries the largest exporters of palm oil. In terms of consumption, India leads the global market space.
Some of the major issues concerning the palm oil industry include the environmental concerns regarding palm oil production and the demand for sustainable palm oil.
Along with describing the global palm oil market, the current report analyzes the two major producers, Indonesia and Malaysia, as well as the two major consumers, India and China. The report also delves into the factors responsible for boosting the global palm oil market in the coming years and the major issues and challenges being faced by the industry. Also, the top palm oil companies, including Wilmar International limited, PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk, and IOI Corporation have been profiled in the report.
By combining SPSS Inc.s data integration and analysis capabilities with our relevant findings, we have predicted the future growth of the industry. We employed various significant variables that have an impact on this industry and created regression models with SPSS Base to determine the future direction of the industry. Before deploying the regression model, the relationship between several independent or predictor variables and the dependent variable was analyzed using standard SPSS output, including charts, tables and tests.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Global Oil and Fat Market 1.1 Market Overview 1.2 Global Vegetable Oil Market
2. Palm Oil Market 2.1 Palm Oil-An Introduction 2.1.1 Value Chain analysis 2.2 Oil Palm Fruit Production 2.3 Global Palm Oil Market 2.3.1 Production 2.3.2 Consumption 2.3.3 Trade
3. Palm Oil Market - Country Analysis 3.1 Major Producers 3.1.1 Indonesia 3.1.2 Malaysia 3.2 Major Consumers 3.2.1 India 3.2.2 China
4. Growth Drivers 4.1 Competitive Advantage over Other Vegetable Oils 4.2 Palm Oil Consumption-Increase in Emerging Markets 4.3 Demand Growing in Developed Markets 4.4 Increasing Use of Palm Oil in Consumer Products 4.5 Increasing Biofuel Demand 4.6 Favoring Demographic Factors
5. Key Issues and Challenges 5.1 Uncertainties in the Future Production Growth 5.2 Environmental Concerns 5.3 Yield Gaps 5.3 Demand for Sustainable Palm Oil
6. Company Profiles 6.1 Wilmar International Limited 6.2 PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk 6.3 IOI Corporation
7. Market Outlook 7.1 Market Forecast 7.2 Forecast Methodology 7.2.1 Dependent and Independent Variables 7.2.2 Correlation Analysis 7.2.3 Regression Analysis
Companies Mentioned:
- Wilmar International Limited
- PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk
- IOI Corporation
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