Abstract
This report about the China bromine and derivatives markets examines China' s macroeconomic trends, investment environment, bromine and derivatives industry structure and capacities, production and demand, end-user market consumption trends, distribution channels and industry participants. Long-term forecasts for major bromine and derivatives production and demand are included. Key producers of petrochemicals are profiled. Top Chinese bromine and derivatives producers are listed in the producer directory section.
Major primary and secondary research was done in China in order to access up-to-date government regulations, market information and industry data. Data is collected from the Chinese government publications, Chinese chemical industry associations, local governments' chemical industry bureaus, year-book, and the internet web. Interviews are conducted with Chinese industry experts, and bromine and derivatives producers in China.
Historical data includes the data for the year of 1996, 2001 and 2006. Long-term 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.
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. BROMINE AND DERIVATIVES INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
- Bromine and Derivatives 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. BROMINE & DERIVATIVES PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
- Overview
- Bromine and Derivatives Production and Demand
- Bromine
- Bromine Derivatives
- Methyl Bromide
- Calcium Bromide
- Potassium Bromide
- Sodium Bromide
- Ethylene Dibromide
- Other Bromine Derivatives
- Bromine and Derivatives Imports and Exports
- Pricing Trends
V. BROMINE & DERIVATIVES CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
- Bromine and Derivatives Markets Outlook Overview
- Water Treatment Chemicals
- Water Treatment Chemicals Market Outlook
- Bromine and Derivatives Consumption in Water Treatment Chemicals
- Flame Retardants
- Flame Retardants Market Outlook
- Bromine and Derivatives Consumption in Flame Retardants
- Photographic Chemicals
- Photographic Chemicals Market Outlook
- Bromine and Derivatives Consumption in Photographic Chemicals
- Pesticides
- Pesticides Market Outlook
- Bromine and Derivatives Consumption in Pesticides
- Drilling Fluids
- Drilling Fluids Market Outlook
- Bromine and Derivatives Consumption in Drilling Fluids
- Gasoline Additives
- Gasoline Additives Market Outlook
- Bromine and Derivatives Consumption in Gasoline Additives
- Other Bromine and Derivatives Markets
VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES
- Distribution System in China
- China' s Distribution System
- Bromine and Derivatives 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. BROMINE AND DERIVATIVES PRODUCER DIRECTORY
- Bromine and Derivatives Producer Profiles
- Distributors and Trading Companies
- Research Institutions and Associations
- Major End-Users
LIST OF TABLES
I. INTRODUCTION
- Economic Outlook Summary
- Bromine and Derivatives Supply and Demand Summary
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
- Key Economic Indicators
- Industrial Output
- Population and Labor Force Trends
- 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. BROMINE AND DERIVATIVES INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
- Bromine and Derivatives Industry Capacity
- Major Producer Facility Locations
- Major Bromine and Derivatives Producer Output and Capacities
- Market Share of Key Producers
- Major End-Users
- Major Foreign Investments
IV. BROMINE & DERIVATIVES PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
- Total Bromine and Derivatives Production and Demand
- Bromine
- Bromine Derivatives
- Methyl Bromide
- Calcium Bromide
- Potassium Bromide
- Sodium Bromide
- Ethylene Dibromide
- Other Bromine Derivatives
- Bromine and Derivatives Imports and Exports
V. BROMINE & DERIVATIVES CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
- Total Bromine and Derivatives Consumption by Market
- Water Treatment Chemicals Market Outlook
- Bromine and Derivatives Consumption in Water Treatment Chemicals
- Flame Retardants Market Outlook
- Bromine and Derivatives Consumption in Flame Retardants
- Photographic Chemicals Market Outlook
- Bromine and Derivatives Consumption in Photographic Chemicals
- Pesticides Market Outlook
- Bromine and Derivatives Consumption in Pesticides
- Drilling Fluids Market Outlook
- Bromine and Derivatives Consumption in Drilling Fluids
- Gasoline Additives Market Outlook
- Bromine and Derivatives Consumption in Gasoline Additives
- Other Bromine and Derivatives Markets
LIST OF CHARTS
- Bromine and Derivatives Production and Demand Summary
- China' s GDP and Industrial Output
- Industrial Output by Ownership
- Foreign Investments and Loans
- China' s Imports and Exports
- Bromine and Derivatives Capacity in China
- Bromine and Derivatives Capacity, Output and Demand
- Bromine and Derivatives Production
- Bromine and Derivatives Exports and Imports
- Bromine and Derivatives Demand by Market in 2005
