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1 January 2008
The worldwide market for biodegradable polymers reached 245 kt (541 million pounds) in 2007, according to the latest report. Moreover, Biodegradable Polymers (PLS025C) from BCC Research of Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA, predicts it will reach 546 kt (1203 million pounds) by 2012--equivalent to a compound average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.3%.