Abstract
Executive Summary
China has experienced over two decades of high economic growth, which has been stimulated by the consecutive increases of industrial output, consumer consumption and capital investment. China' s GDP has been growing at 11% per annum. National industry output has been advancing at 10.3% annually and will continue to sustain a strong growth into the next decade. The fast-growing middle class is creating an enormous consumer society. As the fastest-growing economy in the world, the emerging market has attracted the attention of investors and corporations around the world for the last two decades.
To deepen the reform of state-owned enterprises is a long-term task and needs great efforts. The reform of state-owned economy has witnessed rapid changes in both economic and social aspects. The introduction of foreign advanced technology and capitals will continue to be favored by the Chinese government and business community. New ways will be adopted to utilize foreign investment, and securities investment. China will continue to improve its investment environment in the areas of legal system, intellectual property protection, foreign trade and investment regulation, infrastructure and financial system. China is the second largest foreign investment recipient after the United States in the world today. Given its vast market, the country provides tremendous opportunities for investment and trade both for the present and future.
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION
- Report Scope and Methodology
- Executive Summary
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
- Economic Outlook
- Key Economic Indicators
- Industrial Output
- Population
- Foreign Investment
- Foreign Trade
- Financial and Tax Regulations
- Banking System and Regulations
- Foreign Exchange
- Taxes, Tariff and Custom Duties
III. FLOORING INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
- Flooring Industry Capacity
- Major Producer Facility Locations
- Hardwood Flooring
- Plastic Flooring
- Ceramic Flooring
- Carpets and Rugs
- Paints and Coatings
- Major Producer Output and Capacity
- Hardwood Flooring
- Plastic Flooring
- Ceramic Flooring
- Carpets and Rugs
- Paints and Coatings
- Market Share of Key Producers
- Potential Entrants
- Major Foreign Investments
- Technology Development
IV. FLOORING PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
- Overview
- Flooring Raw Materials Consumption
- Wood
- Plastics
- Ceramics
- Flooring Production and Demand
- Hardwood Flooring
- Plastic Flooring
- Ceramic Flooring
- Carpets and Rugs
- Paints and Coatings
- Flooring Imports and Exports
- Pricing Trends
V. FLOORING CONSUMPTION BYMARKET
- FlooringMarkets Outlook Overview
- Construction Market Outlook
- Residential BuildingMarket Trends
- Flooring Consumption in Residential Construction Markets
- Hardwood Flooring Demand
- Plastic Flooring Demand
- Ceramic Flooring Demand
- Carpets and Rugs
- Paints and Coatings Demand
- Commercial BuildingMarket Trends
- Flooring Consumption in Commercial Construction Markets
- Hardwood Flooring Demand
- Plastic Flooring Demand
- Ceramic Flooring Demand
- Carpets and Rugs
- Paints and Coatings Demand
VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES
- Distribution System in China
- China' s Distribution System
- Flooring Distribution Channels
- Transportation and Freight Infrastructure
- Communications
- Market Entry Channels
- Exporting to China
- Export Market Overview
- Chinese Trading Practice
- Chemical Trade Companies
- Import Restrictions in China
- Technology Licensing
- Technology Licensing Overview
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Joint Venture
- Joint Venture Overview
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Wholly Owned Enterprises
- ForeignWholly Owned Enterprises Overview
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- OtherMarket Entry Channels
- Setting up Sales Offices
- Selling to China Through Attending Trade Fairs
- Contacting Chinese Companies
- Advertising
- Exporting to China
- Market Entry Strategies
- Understanding Differences
- Business Practice Differences
- Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions
- Dealing with Governments
VII. FLOORING PRODUCER DIRECTORY
- Flooring Producer Profiles
- Distributors and Trading Companies
LIST OF TABLES
I. INTRODUCTION
- Economic Outlook Summary
- Flooring Supply and Demand Summary
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
- Key Economic Indicators
- Industrial Output
- Population and Labor Force Trends
- Foreign Investment and Loans
- Foreign Trade
III. FLOORING INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
- Flooring Industry Capacity
- Major Producer Facility Locations
- Major Flooring Producer Output and Capacities
- Market Share of Key Producers
- Major Foreign Investments
IV. FLOORING PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
- Total Flooring Production and Demand
- Wood
- Wood Demand byMarket
- Plastics
- Ceramics
- Hardwood Flooring
- Plastic Flooring
- Ceramic Flooring
- Carpets and Rugs
- Paints and Coatings
- Flooring Imports and Exports
V. FLOORING CONSUMPTION BYMARKET
- FlooringMarkets Outlook Overview
- Building Construction Output
- Residential BuildingMarket Trends
- Hardwood Flooring Consumption in Residential Construction Markets
- Plastic Flooring Consumption in Residential Construction Markets
- Ceramic Flooring Consumption in Residential Construction Markets
- Carpet & Rugs Consumption in Residential Construction Markets
- Paints & Coatings Consumption in Residential Construction Markets
- Commercial BuildingMarket Trends
- Hardwood Flooring Consumption in Commercial Construction Markets
- Plastic Flooring Consumption in Commercial Construction Markets
- Ceramic Flooring Consumption in Commercial Construction Markets
- Carpets & Rugs Consumption in Commercial Construction Markets
- Paints & Coatings Consumption in Commercial Construction Markets
LIST OF CHARTS
- Flooring Production and Demand Summary
- China' s GDP and Industrial Output
- Industrial Output by Ownership
- China' s Imports and Exports
- Key Commodity Exports from China
- Key Commodity Imports into China
- Flooring Capacity in China
- Flooring Production
