<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This study investigates available resources that has not been used or is used with low added value, such as woody crops, forest residues and invasive species possibilities in case of cellulosic products. Main aspect is this study is market outlook, to see if the products can have positive market sales if produced. Resource have been selected by availability and current usage and properties they contain. Products have been chosen the most basic, to see is there possibility to enter an existing cellulose product markets. GE/McKinsey matrix have been used for clear visual decision making. The results show that only two out of seven products has a potential in international market.</p></abstract>

This study investigates available resources that has not been used or is used with low added value, such as woody crops, forest residues and invasive species possibilities in case of cellulosic products. Main aspect is this study is market outlook, to see if the products can have positive market sales if produced. Resource have been selected by availability and current usage and properties they contain. Products have been chosen the most basic, to see is there possibility to enter an existing cellulose product markets. GE/McKinsey matrix have been used for clear visual decision making. The results show that only two out of seven products has a potential in international market.

Market Opportunities for Cellulose Products From Combined Renewable Resources

Institute of Energy Systems and Environment

Environmental and Climate Technologies

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This study investigates available resources that has not been used or is used with low added value, such as woody crops, forest residues and invasive species...

Market Opportunities for Cellulose Products From Combined Renewable Resources

Published Online: Jul 14, 2017

Page range: 33 - 38

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/rtuect-2017-0003

Keywords
Cellulose, invasive species, forest residues, woody crops, bioeconomy

© 2017 Riga Technical University

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Market Opportunities for Cellulose Products From Combined Renewable Resources

Published Online: Jul 14, 2017

Page range: 33 - 38

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/rtuect-2017-0003

KeywordsCellulose, invasive species, forest residues, woody crops, bioeconomy

© 2017 Riga Technical University

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Cellulose, invasive species, forest residues, woody crops, bioeconomy