Abstract
Report Scope and Methodology
This report examines China' s macroeconomic trends, investment environment, thermoplastic elastomers industry structure and capacity, production and demand, end-user market consumption trends, distribution channels and principal industry participants. Long-term forecasts for major thermoplastic elastomers production and demand are included. Key producers are profiled. Top Chinese thermoplastic elastomers producers are listed in the producer directory section.
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 thermoplastic elastomers 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
- Industrial Output
- Population and Labor
- Foreign Investment
- Foreign Trade
- Financial and Tax Regulations
- Banking System and Regulations
- Foreign Exchange
- Taxes, Tariff and Custom Duties
III. THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
- Thermoplastic Elastomers 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. THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
- Overview
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Production and Demand
- Polyurethane
- Styrenics
- Olefinics
- Polyesters
- Other Thermoplastic Elastomers
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Imports and Exports
- Pricing Trends
V. THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Markets Outlook Overview
- Automobiles
- Automobile Market Outlook
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumption in Automobiles
- Footwear
- Footwear Market Outlook
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumption in Footwear
- Appliances
- Appliances Market Outlook
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumption in Appliances
- Construction
- Construction Market Outlook
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumption in Construction
- Industrial Products
- Major Industrial Products Market Outlook
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumption in Industrial Products
- Wire and Cable
- Wire and Cable Market Outlook
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumption in Wire and Cable
- Other Thermoplastic Elastomers Markets
VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES
- Distribution System in China
- China' s Distribution System
- Thermoplastic Elastomers 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 Governments
VII. THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS PRODUCER DIRECTORY
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Producer Profiles
- Distributors and Trading Companies
- Research Institutions and Associations
- Major End-Users
LIST OF TABLES
I. INTRODUCTION
- Economic Outlook Summary
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Supply and Demand Summary
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
- Key Economic Indicators
- Industrial Output
- Population and Labor Force Trends
- Foreign Investment and Loans
- Foreign Trade
III. THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Industry Capacity
- Major Producer Facility Locations
- Major Thermoplastic Elastomers Producer Output and Capacities
- Market Share of Key Producers
- Major End-Users
- Major Foreign Investments
IV. THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
- Total Thermoplastic Elastomers Production and Demand
- Polyurethane
- Styrenics
- Olefinics
- Polyesters
- Other Thermoplastic Elastomers
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Imports and Exports
V. THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
- Total Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumption by Market
- Automobile Market Outlook
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumption in Automobiles
- Footwear Market Outlook
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumption in Footwear
- Appliances Market Outlook
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumption in Appliances
- Construction Market Outlook
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumption in Construction
- Major Industrial Products Market Outlook
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumption in Industrial Products
- Wire and Cable Market Outlook
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumption in Wire and Cable
- Other Thermoplastic Elastomers Markets
LIST OF CHARTS
- Thermoplastic Elastomers 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
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Capacity in China
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Capacity, Output and Demand
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Production
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Exports and Imports
- Thermoplastic Elastomers Demand by Market in 2009
