China's demand for engineered plastics has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow. This new study examines China's economic trends, investment environment, industry development, supply and demand, industry capacity, industry structure, marketing channels and major industry participants. Historical data (1990, 1995 and 2000) and long-term forecasts throught 2005 and 2010 are presented. Major producers in China are profiled.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION 1
Report Scope and Methodology 1 Executive Summary 2
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 8
Economic Outlook 8 Key Economic Indicators 8 Population 12 Industrial Output 14 Foreign Investment 16 Foreign Trade 20 Financial and Tax Regulations 29 Banking System and Regulations 29 Foreign Exchange 30 Taxation on Foreign-Funded Enterprises 31
III. ENGINEERED PLASTICS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS 34
Engineered Plastics Industry Capacity 34 Major Producer Facility Locations, Output and Capacity 37 Market Share of Key Producers 42 Potential Entrants 45 Major End-Users 46 Major Foreign Investments 47 Technology Development 49
IV. ENGINEERED PLASTICS PRODUCTION & DEMAND 52
Overview 52 Engineered Plastics Production and Demand 57 Polycarbonate 57 Polyamide 60 Polyformaldehyde 63 Polybutylene Terephthalate 65 Polyethylene Terephthalate 67 Polysulfones 69 Polyphenylene Oxide 71 Fluoropolymers 72 Other Engineered Plastics 74 Engineered Plastics Exports and Imports 77
V. ENGINEERED PLASTICS DEMAND BY MARKET 80
Engineered Plastics Markets Outlook 80 Automobiles and Other Motor Vehicles 84 Automobile Industry Trends 84 Engineered Plastics Consumption in Automobiles 90 Industrial Applications 92 Major End-Use Industry Trends 92 Engineered Plastics Consumption in Industrial Applications 93 Electrical and Electronics 95 Electrical and Electronics Industry Trends 95 Engineered Plastics Consumption in Electrical and Electronics 97 Construction 99 Construction Industry Trends 99 Engineered Plastics Consumption in Construction 103 Household Appliances 105 Household Appliance Industry Trends 105 Engineered Plastics Consumption in Household Appliances 106 Consumer Products 107 Major End-Use Consumer Products Industry Trends 107 Engineered Plastics Consumption in Consumer Products 108 Other Engineered Plastics Markets 110
VI. MARKET ENTRY CHANNELS 112
Distribution System in China 112 China's Distribution System 112 Engineered Plastics Distribution Channels 113 Transportation and Freight Infrastructure 114 Communications 115 Market Entry Channels 116 Exporting to China 117 Export Market Overview 117 Chinese Trading Practice 118 Chemical Trade Companies 119 Import Restrictions in China 120 Technology Licensing 121 Technology Licensing Overview 121 Intellectual Property Protection 122 Joint Venture 122 Joint Venture Overview 122 Advantages and Disadvantages 124 Wholly-Owned Enterprises 125 Foreign Wholly-Owned Enterprises Overview 125 Advantages and Disadvantages 126 Other Market Entry Channels 126 Setting up Sales Offices 126 Selling to China Through Attending Trade Fairs 127 Contacting Chinese Companies 129 Advertising 129 Market Entry Strategies 130 Understanding Differences 130 Business Practice Differences 131 Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions 131 Dealing with Central or Local Governments 132
VII. ENGINEERED PLASTICS PRODUCER DIRECTORY 134
Engineered Plastics Producer Profiles and Directory 134 Distributors and Trading Companies 155 Research Institutions and Associations 160 Major End-Users 162
LIST OF TABLES
I. INTRODUCTION 1
Economic Outlook Summary 4 Polyurethane Supply and Demand Summary 7
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 8
Key Economic Indicators 11 Population and Labor Force Trends 13 Industrial Output 16 Foreign Investment and Loans 19 Foreign Trade 21 Key Commodity Exports from China 23 China's Exports to its Leading Trade Partners 25 Key Commodity Imports into China 26 China's Imports from Its Leading Trade Partners 28
III. ENGINEERED PLASTICS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS 34
Engineered Plastics Industry Capacity 36 Major Producer Facility Locations 38 Major Engineered Plastics Producer Output and Capacities 40 Market Share of Key Producers 44 Major End-Users 47 Major Foreign Investments 49
IV. ENGINEERED PLASTICS PRODUCTION & DEMAND 52
Engineered Plastics Production and Demand 55 Polycarbonate 60 Polyamide 63 Polyformaldehyde 65 Polybutylene Terephthalate 67 Polyethylene Terephthalate 69 Polysulfones 70 Polyphenylene Oxide 72 Fluoropolymers 74 Other Engineered Plastics 76 Engineered Plastics Exports and Imports 78
V. ENGINEERED PLASTICS DEMAND BY MARKET 80
Total Engineered Plastics Consumption by Market 82 Total Automobiles Production 86 Major Chinese Automobile Producers 88 Major Foreign Automobile Producers in China 89 Engineered Plastics Consumption in Automobiles 91 Major End-Use Industry Trends 93 Engineered Plastics Consumption in Industrial Applications 95 Electrical and Electronics Industry Trends 97 Engineered Plastics Consumption in Electrical and Electronics 99 Construction Industry Trends 102 Engineered Plastics Consumption in Construction 104 Household Appliance Industry Trends 105 Engineered Plastics Consumption in Household Appliances 107 Major End-Use Consumer Products Industry Trends 108 Engineered Plastics Consumption in Consumer Products 109 Other Engineered Plastics Markets 111
LIST OF CHARTS
Engineered Plastics Production and Demand Summary 5 China's GDP and Industrial Output 10 Population Trends 13 Industrial Output by Ownership 15 Foreign Investments and Loans 18 China's Imports and Exports 22 Key Commodity Exports from China 24 Key Commodity Imports into China 27 Engineered Plastics Capacity in China 36 Engineered Plastics Output and Demand 56 Engineered Plastics Demand by Type in 2005 57 Engineered Plastics Production and Imports 79 Engineered Plastics Demand by Market in 2005 83 Total Automobiles Production Summary 87 China's Construction Industry Trends 103
