China's demand for fatty acids 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
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. FATTY ACID INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
Fatty Acid 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. FATTY ACIDS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
Overview Fatty Acid Production and Demand Saturated Fatty Acids Stearic Acids Hydrogenated Fatty Acids Coconut Oil Fatty Acids Other Saturated Fatty Acids Unsaturated Fatty Acids Tall Fatty Acids Oleic Acids Other Unsaturated Fatty Acids Fatty Acid Derivatives Nitrogen Derivatives Esters Metallic Salts Fatty Alcohols Other Derivatives Fatty Acid Imports and Exports Pricing Trend
V. FATTY ACIDS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
Fatty Acid Markets Outlook Overview Detergents and Cleaners Detergents and Cleaners Market Outlook Fatty Acid Consumption in Detergents and Cleaners Plastics Plastics Market Outlook Fatty Acid Consumption in Plastics Coatings Coatings Market Outlook Fatty Acid Consumption in Coatings Lubricants Lubricants Market Outlook Fatty Acid Consumption in Lubricants Foods Foods Market Outlook Fatty Acid Consumption in Foods Rubber Rubber Market Outlook Fatty Acid Consumption in Rubber Other Fatty Acid Markets
VI. MARKET ENTRY CHANNELS
Distribution System in China China's Distribution System Fatty Acid Distribution Channels Transportation and Freight Infrastructure 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 Market Entry Strategies Understanding Differences Business Practice Differences Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions
VII. FATTY ACID PRODUCER DIRECTORY
Fatty Acid Producer Profiles Distributors and Trading Companies Research Institutions and Associations Major End-Users
LIST OF TABLES
I. INTRODUCTION
Economic Outlook Summary Fatty Acid 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. FATTY ACID INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
Fatty Acid Industry Capacity Major Producer Facility Locations Major Fatty Acid Producer Output and Capacities Market Share of Key Producers Major End-Users Major Foreign Investments
IV. FATTY ACID PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
Total Fatty Acid Production and Demand Saturated Fatty Acids Stearic Acids Hydrogenated Fatty Acids Coconut Oil Fatty Acids Other Saturated Fatty Acids Unsaturated Fatty Acids Tall Fatty Acids Oleic Acids Other Unsaturated Fatty Acids Fatty Acid Derivatives Nitrogen Derivatives Esters Metallic Salts Fatty Alcohols Other Derivatives Fatty Acid Imports and Exports
V. FATTY ACID CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
Total Fatty Acid Consumption by Market Detergents and Cleaners Market Outlook Fatty Acid Consumption in Detergents and Cleaners Plastics Market Outlook Fatty Acid Consumption in Plastics Coatings Market Outlook Fatty Acid Consumption in Coatings Lubricants Market Outlook Fatty Acid Consumption in Lubricants Foods Market Outlook Fatty Acid Consumption in Foods Rubber Market Outlook Fatty Acid Consumption in Rubber Other Fatty Acid Markets
LIST OF CHARTS
Fatty Acid Production and Demand Summary China's GDP and Industrial Output Industrial Output by Ownership Foreign Investments and Loans China's Imports and Exports Fatty Acid Capacity in China Fatty Acid Capacity, Output and Demand Fatty Acid Production Fatty Acid Exports and Imports Fatty Acid Demand by Market in 2005