Environmental Markets for Biotechnology

Report Highlights

This Report:

• The U.S. market for environmental biotechnology products for waste treatment will increase from $166.8 million in 2007 to an estimated $180.3 million by the end of 2008. It should reach $261.3 million by 2013, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%.
• Environmental biotechnology products have enormous potential in overseas markets.
• Rapid advances in biofuel technology will create a dynamic market where microbial products and the conversion of waste will become raw products and processes in producing biofuels.

INTRODUCTION

This study intends to provide a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the current and forecasted market through 2013 for environmental biotechnology products and their use in a variety of waste treatment markets. This study contributes information and data that provide a total picture of the industry presented herein. The study intends to correlate data that has been calculated from many sources, including manufacturers that participate in this market. The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive look the environmental biotechnology industry with detailed information on manufacturers; application markets; regulations; patents; government, academic and commercial developments; international markets; and innovative end use biofuel products.

SCOPE OF STUDY

This report contains:

• Descriptions of various types of environmental biotechnology products for waste treatment including microbial blends, nutrients, enzymes and microbes.
• The current market status of environmental biotechnology products for the waste treatment industry, with trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
• Analysis of the environmental biotechnology industry on a worldwide basis, both from a market and application perspective
• Profiles of major product manufacturers.

INFORMATION SOURCES

This report is based on examining and calculating information from a variety of sources to obtain data that is balanced in regard to historical statistics and future predictions. This study forecasts the market's growth through 2013, and includes data for manufacturer sales, application markets, and end-use biofuel products and the effect of market dynamics, regulation, and technology. Information is provided in terms of manufacturer's products, sales, and other vital information. Applications are reviewed in terms of projected product sales and potential markets and customers. Market forecasts are expressed in current dollar values and market share percentages forecasted through 2013. Information sources are also included that enlighten the reader about the environmental biotechnology market in broader terms such as market sizes and waste stream generations.

This study is based on extensive research from a number of sources. These include government agency resources, such has the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Trade Commission, and international government agencies; trade journals and publications; and technical information provided by manufacturers; patent examination; and interviews with those involved in the industry such as manufacturers, researchers, and engineering contractors.

ANALYST CREDENTIALS

Throughout her career as a researcher, analyst, and writer, Leslie Burk's expertise focuses on the synergy of business and the environment. Her experience includes an emphasis on the presentation and synthesis of data and information for a variety of recipients including the general public, organizations, government officials, private business and industrial representatives. Ms. Burk's environmental experiences spans from working for one of the largest national waste companies and dealing with issues pertaining to landfill activity, industrial and special waste markets and regulation, and other waste management activities to focusing on communication strategies for a regional environmental organization focusing on water quality issues, policy, and monitoring and research activities.