全球天然＆合成蠟市場：策略分析與未來預測

Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Natural & Synthetic Waxes in Millions of US$. The major Product Segments analyzed are Natural Waxes, Petroleum & Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 159 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Baker Petrolite Corp., BASF AG, SINOPEC Beijing Yanshan Company, Blended Waxes, Inc., Calwax Corporation, Chemtura Corp, CITGO, Clariant AG, ExxonMobil Corp., Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc., Koster Keunen Holland BV, Lubrizol Corporation, Luxco Wax, Inc., Marcus Oil & Chemical, Micro Powders Inc., Paramelt, PetroChina Company Limited, Petroferm Inc., Romonta GmbH, Strahl & Pitsch Inc., TH.C.TROMM GmbH, and The International Group Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• Natural Waxes
• Petroleum and Mineral Waxes
• Synthetic Waxes

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Global Market Overview

• Outlook Soft on Waxes
• Table 1: Global Potential of Natural and Synthetic Waxes: 2004 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Petroleum Wax Continues to Dominate
• Gas-To-Liquid (GTL) to Reshape Wax Market
• Table 2: GTL/Group III Capacity of Leading Global Players in 2000
• Developing Economies in the Spotlight
• Table 3: World Market for Natural and Synthetic Waxes (2001 -2010): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, US, Canada, Middle East, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• China Emerges as a Leading Supplier
• Western Group I Refineries Under Threat
• GTL to the Rescue

2. Market Trends and Issues

• Declining Mineral-based Wax Supplies Spur Growth in Substitutes
• Advances in Polymer Technology to Boost Market Growth
• Consolidation Whittles Down Number of Market Players
• Demographics Impact Key Market Sectors Such as Cosmetics
• Specialty Wax Blends - Growing Popularity
• Changing Significance of Petroleum Wax
• Niche Applications Support Faltering Candelilla Wax Market
• Crop Protection - A Promising End-Use Area for Waxes

3. Gas To-Liquid Technology: A Global Scenario

• GTL - Basic Facts
• Production of Syncrude
• An Era of Heightened Efficiency May Be Dawning
• Ultra-Clean Burning Fuel Sparks Interest in GTL Plants
• GTL Proliferation Prompts Refiners to Integrate Backward
• Low Entry Barriers and High Margins Attract Investments in GTL Plants
• GTL Based Lubricant Base Oils Pose Competition to Group III and IV products
• An Eye to the Future
• Focus on Select GTL Players
• Statoil Hydro
• Rentech
• Exxon
• Syntroleum Corporation

4. Product Overview

• Introduction
• Table 4: Worldwide Market for Natural and Synthetic Waxes (2008E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for North America, Asia (Including Japan), Europe, Latin America, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Characteristics and Properties
• Important Physico-Chemical Properties of Wax
• Product Categories
• Natural Waxes
• Animal and Insect Waxes
• Beeswax
• Beeswax-Product Highlights
• Application Areas
• Cosmetics
• Medicine
• Candles
• Metal Castings and Modeling
• Food Processing
• Textiles
• Printing
• Others
• Spermaceti
• Lanolin
• Others
• Shellac
• Chinese Insect Wax
• Vegetable Waxes
• Carnauba
• Carnauba Wax - Product Highlights
• Table 5: World Market for Carnauba Wax: Percentage Breakdown of Exports by Country for 2004 for US, Japan, Europe and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Ouricouri Wax
• Bayberry
• Rice-Bran Wax
• Jasmine Wax
• Product Highlights
• Candelilla Wax
• Product Highlights
• Jojoba Wax
• Japan Wax
• Soybean Wax
• Others
• Orange Wax
• Esparto
• Sugarcane Wax
• Castor Wax
• NewWaxes
• Mineral Waxes (Excluding Petroleum Wax)
• Ozokerite
• Product Highlights
• Montan Wax
• Clariant Process to Produce Montan Wax
• Peat Wax
• Petroleum Waxes
• Paraffin Wax
• Market Scenario
• Table 6: World Market for Paraffin Wax (2008E): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use Application for Candles, Packaging, Board Sizing, Hotmelts & Firelogs and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Slack Wax
• Microcrystalline Wax
• Microcrystalline and Paraffin Waxes - Comparative Analysis
• Petrolatum
• Synthetic Waxes
• Polymer Waxes
• Polyethylene Waxes
• Copolymer Waxes
• Table 7: World Market for Copolymer Waxes (2008E): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use for Adhesives, Coatings & Inks, Plastics & Rubber and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Fischer-Tropsch Waxes
• Others
• Hydrocarbon Waxes
• Substituted Amide Waxes
• Polymerized a-Olefins
• Chemically Modified Waxes

5. End-Use Analysis

• Candles
• Table 8: World Market for Candle Wax: Consumption Estimates/Projections for the Years 2001 through 2010 in Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Electrical
• Food
• Matches and Pyrotechnics
• Rubber
• Adhesives
• Paper
• Coatings and Inks
• Cosmetics & Toiletries
• Lipsticks
• Cold Creams
• Cosmetic Cream Bases
• Pharmaceutical and Dental Preparations
• Household and Automotive Polishes
• Shoe Polishes
• Furniture Polishes
• Automobile Polishes
• Floor Polishes
• Investment Casting
• Others
• Construction
• Textiles
• Surface Protection
• Mold Release Agents/Corrosion Inhibitors
• Powder Coating
• Crayon
• Cardboard
• Foundry
• Agriculture
• Cable Compounding
• Petroleum Jelly
• Polymer Additives
• Sealing Technology
• Rope Dressings

6. Recent Industry Activity

• US Energy Initiatives Acquires GreenTree Spray Technologies
• H&R Wasag AG Acquires Wax Emulsions Unit of ExxonMobil
• Sasol Wax to Double Production
• Hexion Specialty Chemicals Acquires Rohm and Haas' Wax Compounds Business
• Avalon Oil and Gas Snaps Up Ultrasonic Mitigation Technologies
• Shell and Qatar Petroleum Commence GTL Project in Qatar
• Paramelt Acquires Industrial Wax Business of Hansen & Rosenthal ESP
• CandleWealth International and Sparklin Joint Venture Forms Candlelyte Australia
• China' s Nanyang Exports First Batch of Chewing Gum Wax to Denmark
• Honeywell Sells North America Industrial Waxes Activities to International Group
• BP Sells Industrial Waxes Activities to Wasag
• Sasol Wax International Initiates Restructuring
• Degussas Coatings &Colorants Restructures Vestowax Portfolio
• Sasol and Total Terminate Proposed Joint Venture
• Marcus Oil & Chemical Forays into the Vegetable Oil Market
• Dow Uses INSITE* Technology to Manufacture Polyethylene Wax
• Clariant Starts New Plant to Increase Micronized Waxes Capacity
• Crompton and Great Lakes Chemical Merge to form Chemtura
• Emex Files for Bankruptcy
• IGI Pockets BP Global Special Product' s Wax Business
• Dow Chemical Inks Agreement with Marcus Oil & Chemical
• BASF Enhances Waxes Capacity in German Facility
• Lonza Hikes Acrawax Prices

7. Focus on Select Players

• Baker Petrolite Corp. (US)
• BASF AG (Germany)
• SINOPEC Beijing Yanshan Company (China)
• Blended Waxes Inc (US)
• Calwax Corporation (US)
• Chemtura Corp (US)
• CITGO (US)
• Clariant AG (Switzerland)
• ExxonMobil Corp. (US)
• Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc (US)
• Koster Keunen Holland BV (Netherlands)
• Lubrizol Corporation (US)
• Luxco Wax, Inc (US)
• Marcus Oil & Chemical (US)
• Micro Powders Inc (US)
• Paramelt (Netherlands)
• PetroChina Company Limited (China)
• Petroferm Inc (US)
• Romonta GmbH (Germany)
• Strahl & Pitsch Inc (US)
• TH.C. TROMM GmbH (Germany)
• The International Group Inc (Canada)

8. Global Market Perspective

• Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World Long-term Projections for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: World Historic Review for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: World 15-Year Perspective for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Natural Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 15: World Historic Review for Natural Waxes by Geographic Region7 - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Natural Waxes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum and Mineral Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: World Long-term Projections for Petroleum and Mineral Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 19: World Historic Review for Petroleum and Mineral Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 20: World 15-Year Perspective for Petroleum and Mineral Waxes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 22: World Long-term Projections for Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 23: World Historic Review for Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 24: World 15-Year Perspective for Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Overview and Outlook
  • Synthetic Waxes to Fuel Growth
  • Vegetable Oil-Based Wax Steps In As Petroleum Wax Reserves Dwindle
  • Soy Candles Gain Momentum
  • A Highly Concentrated Market
  • Supply, Imports and Exports
  • Table 25: US Supply of Waxes: 2003-2007 (In Thousand Barrels) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Major Suppliers of Waxes to the US
  • Synthetic Waxes Market
  • Petroleum & Mineral Waxes Market
  • Tight Supply for Petroleum Waxes
  • Positive Growth Opportunities in Cosmetics
  • Increasing Use in Smaller Niche Markets to Stimulate Gains
  • Increasing Use of Petroleum Wax Blends for Value-Added Applications
  • Petrolatum Demand on the Rise
  • Escalating Oil Prices Adversely Affect Scented Candles
  • Montan Wax Demand Steady Due to Higher Use in Specialized Applications
  • Natural Waxes Market
  • Steady Value Growth Forecast
  • Market Driven by Consumer Preference for ' Natural' Cosmetics
  • Demand Scenario
  • Lanolin Regulations - A Potential Selling Point
  • End-Use Analysis
  • Industrial Markets
  • Industrial Markets - the Largest End-Use Sector
  • Table 26: US Market for Waxes by Industrial Applications (2006 & 2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by End-Use Industries for Inks & Coatings,Plastics & Rubber, Paper & Paperboard, Adhesives and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Widespread Use of Commodity Type Waxes in Traditional Applications To Continue
  • Consumer Markets
  • Consumer Markets to Expand
  • Candle Industry to Stimulate Growth
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Developments
  • Select Players
  • Baker Petrolite Corp.
  • Blended Waxes Inc.
  • Calwax Corporation
  • Chemtura Corp.
  • CITGO
  • ExxonMobil Chemical
  • Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc
  • Lubrizol Corporation
  • Luxco Wax Inc
  • Marcus Oil & Chemical
  • Micro Powders Inc
  • Petroferm Inc
  • Strahl & Pitsch Inc
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 27: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 28: US Long-term Projections for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 29: US Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 30: US 15-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 31: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum and Mineral Waxes by Product Segment - Paraffin, Microcrystalline and Montan & Other Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 32: US Long-term Projections for Petroleum and Mineral Waxes by Product Segment- Paraffin, Microcrystalline and Montan & Other Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 33: US Historic Review for Petroleum and Mineral Waxes by Product Segment - Paraffin, Microcrystalline and Montan & Other Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 34: US 15-Year Perspective for Petroleum and Mineral Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Paraffin, Microcrystalline and Montan &Other Waxes Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

• A. Market Analysis
  • Overview and Outlook
  • Select Players
  • The International Group Inc
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 35: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 36: Canadian Long-term Projections for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 37: Canadian Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 38: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

• Market Analysis
• Overview and Outlook
• Table 39: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 40: Japanese Long-term Projections for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 41: Japanese Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 42: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Overview and Outlook
  • Beeswax Market Scenario
  • Table 43: European Market for Beeswax (2005): Annual Consumption in Tons by Country for Spain, Germany, France, Greece, UK, Italy and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 44: European Market for Beeswax (2005): Annual Production in Tons by Country for Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Belgium and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 45: European Market for Beeswax (2005): Imports by Country for Germany, France, Spain, UK, Italy, and Others (in Euro Thousands) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 46: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 47: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 48: European Long-term Projections for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region- France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 49: European Long-term Projections for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 50: European Historic Review for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 51: European Historic Review for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 52: European 15-Year Perspective for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 53: European 15-Year Perspective for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

• Market Analysis
• Overview and Outlook
• Table 54: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 55: French Long-term Projections for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 56: French Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 57: French 15-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

• A. Market Analysis
  • Overview and Outlook
  • Strategic Developments
  • Select Players
  • BASF AG
  • Romonta GmbH
  • TH.C. TROMM GmbH
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 58: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 59: German Long-term Projections for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 60: German Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 61: German 15-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. The United Kingdom

• Market Analysis
• Overview and Outlook
• Table 62: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 63: UK Long-term Projections for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 64: UK Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 65: UK 15-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. Italy

• Market Analysis
• Overview and Outlook
• Table 66: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 67: Italian Long-term Projections for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 68: Italian Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 69: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Market for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Spain

• A. Market Analysis
  • Overview and Outlook
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 70: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 71: Spanish Long-term Projections for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 72: Spanish Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 73: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4f. Russia

• A. Market Analysis
  • Overview and Outlook
  • Russian Government Raises Import Customs Duties
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 74: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 75: Russian Long-term Projections for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 76: Russian Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 77: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4g. Rest of Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Overview and Outlook
  • Strategic Developments
  • Select Players
  • Clariant AG (Switzerland)
  • Koster Keunen Holland BV (Netherlands)
  • Paramelt BV (Netherlands)
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 78: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 79: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 80: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 81: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes ,Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Overview and Outlook
  • Petroleum Wax Market
  • Focus on Chinese Market
  • Leading Global Wax Supplier
  • Leading Supplier of Finished Waxes
  • Table 82: Chinese Wax Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Exports - Asia, United States, Latin America, Europe, South Africa and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Specialty Waxes Market In China
  • Chinese Paraffin Wax Market
  • Table 83: Chinese Paraffin Wax Market Share As a Percentage of Total Petrochemicals Demand (1990-2010) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Historic Data
  • Table 84: Chinese Paraffin Wax Market: Production Share of Major Producers for 2000 (In Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Microcrystalline Wax Market in China
  • Select players
  • India
  • Australia
  • Beeswax Trade Scenario
  • Strategic Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 85: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 86: Asia Pacific Long-term Projections for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 87: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 88: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Middle East

• A. Market Analysis
  • Overview and Outlook
  • Qatar
  • Strategic Development
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 89: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 90: Middle East Long-term Projections for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 91: Middle East Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 92: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Latin America

• A. Market Analysis
  • Overview and Outlook
  • Petroleum Wax Market -A Brief Sketch
  • Table 93: Petroleum Wax Market in Latin America (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption for Slack Wax, Microcrystalline Wax,Fully Refined Paraffin and Others) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Focus on Brazilian Market
  • Carnauba Wax
  • Table 94: Brazilian Market for Carnauba Wax (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Exports for Europe, US, Japan and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Competitive Scenario in Floor Waxes Market - Historic Review
  • Table 95: Leading Brazilian Floor Wax Players (2003) - Market Shares for Ingleza, KM, Johns on and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Focus on Mexican Market
  • Candelilla Wax Market in Mexico
  • Table 96: Mexican Market for Candelilla Wax(2004): Percentage Breakdown of Exports by Region - US, Europe, Japan, and Middle East, Central America and South America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Multiceras S.A. de C.V. - A Key Mexican Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 97: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 98: Latin America Long-term Projections for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 99: Latin America Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 100: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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