Abstract
Report Scope and Methodology
This report examines China' s macroeconomic trends, investment environment, water soluble polymers industry structure and capacity, production and demand, end-use market consumption trends, distribution channels and principal industry participants. Long-term forecasts for major water soluble polymers production and demand are included. The report contains 59 tables and charts. Key Chinese producers of water soluble polymers are listed and profiled. Major research institutes and selected key end-users are listed and profiled. Major trading companies are also listed.
Most primary and secondary research was done in China in order to access up-to-date government regulations, market information and industry data. Data was collected from the Chinese government publications, Chinese language newspapers and magazines, Chinese chemical industry associations (including Chinese plastic industry associations, local governments' chemical industry bureaus), plastic industry publications, and our in-house databases. Interviews were conducted with Chinese industry experts, university professors, and water soluble polymers producers in China.
Historical data include 1996, 2001 and 2006. Longterm development trends are projected to the years 2011 and 2016. Economic models and quantitative methods are applied in this report to project market demand and industry trends. Metric system is used and values are presented in either yuan (RMB, current price) and/or US dollars. Exchange rate for 2006 is based on the annual average rate (7.9 yuan per US dollar). The word "demand" is used interchangeably with "consumption". Totals may not add due to rounding.
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, including mergers, acquisition, and investment funds 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
- Population
- Industrial Output
- Foreign Investment
- Foreign Trade
- Financial and Tax Regulations
- Banking System and Regulations
- Foreign Exchange
- Taxation on Foreign-Funded Enterprises
III. WATER SOLUBLE POLYMERS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
- Water Soluble Polymers Industry Capacity
- Major Producer Facility Locations, Output and Capacity
- Market Share of Key Producers
- Potential Entrants
- Major End-Users
- Major Foreign Investments
- Technology Development
IV. WATER SOLUBLE POLYMERS PRODUCTION & DEMAND
- Overview
- Water Soluble Polymers Production and Demand
- Acrylic Acid Polymers
- Cellulose Esters/Ethers
- Xanthan Gum
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Polyethylene Glycol
- Polyacrylamides
- Other Water Soluble Polymers
- Water Soluble Polymers Imports and Exports
- Water Soluble Polymers Pricing Trends
V. WATER SOLUBLE POLYMERS DEMAND BY MARKET
- Water Soluble Polymers Markets Outlook Overview
- Adhesives
- Adhesive Market Outlook
- Water Soluble Polymers Consumption in Adhesives
- Textile
- Textile Market Outlook
- Water Soluble Polymers Consumption in Textile
- Superabsorbent Polymers
- Superabsorbent Polymers Market Outlook
- Water Soluble Polymers Consumption in Superabsorbent Polymers
- Pharmaceuticals
- Pharmaceutical Market Outlook
- Water Soluble Polymers Consumption in Pharmaceuticals
- Detergents
- Detergent Market Outlook
- Water Soluble Polymers Consumption in Detergents
- Food and Beverages
- Food and Beverages Market Outlook
- Water Soluble Polymers Consumption in Food and Beverages
- Other Water Soluble Polymers Markets
VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES
- Distribution System in China
- China' s Distribution System
- Water Soluble Polymers 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
- Foreign Wholly-Owned Enterprises Overview
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Other Market 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 Central or Local Governments
VII. WATER SOLUBLE POLYMERS PRODUCER DIRECTORY
- Water Soluble Polymers Producer Profiles
- Major End-Users
- Research Institutions and Associations
- Distributors and Trading Companies
LIST OF TABLES
I. INTRODUCTION
- Economic Outlook Summary
- Water Soluble Polymers Supply and Demand Summary
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
- Key Economic Indicators
- Population and Labor Force Trends
- Industrial Output
- Foreign Investment and Loans
- Foreign Trade
- Key Commodity Exports from China
- China' s Exports to its Leading Trade Partners
- Key Commodity Imports into China
- China' s Imports from Its Leading Trade Partners
III. WATER SOLUBLE POLYMERS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
- Water Soluble Polymers Industry Capacity
- Major Producer Facility Locations
- Major Water Soluble Polymers Producer Output and Capacities
- Market Share of Key Producers
- Major End-Users
- Major Foreign Investments
IV. WATER SOLUBLE POLYMERS PRODUCTION & DEMAND
- Total Water Soluble Polymers Production and Demand
- Acrylic Acid Polymers
- Cellulose Esters/Ethers
- Xanthan Gum
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Polyethylene Glycol
- Polyacrylamides
- Other Water Soluble Polymers
- Water Soluble Polymers Imports and Exports
V. WATER SOLUBLE POLYMERS DEMAND BY MARKET
- Total Water Soluble Polymers Consumption by Market
- Adhesive Market Outlook
- Water Soluble Polymers Consumption in Adhesives
- Textile Market Outlook
- Water Soluble Polymers Consumption in Textile
- Superabsorbent Polymers Market Outlook
- Water Soluble Polymers Consumption in Superabsorbent Polymers
- Pharmaceutical Market Outlook
- Water Soluble Polymers Consumption in Pharmaceuticals
- Detergent Market Outlook
- Water Soluble Polymers Consumption in Detergents
- Food and Beverages Market Outlook
- Water Soluble Polymers Consumption in Food and Beverages
- Other Water Soluble Polymers Markets
LIST OF CHARTS
- Water Soluble Polymers Production and Demand Summary
- China' s GDP and Industrial Output
- Population Trends
- Industrial Output by Ownership
- Foreign Investments and Loans
- China' s Imports and Exports
- Key Commodity Exports from China
- Key Commodity Imports into China
- Water Soluble Polymers Capacity in China
- Water Soluble Polymers Capacity, Output and Demand
- Water Soluble Polymers Production
- Water Soluble Polymers Exports and Imports
- Water Soluble Polymers Demand by Market in 2005
