Oilfield Chemicals Market Research (China)

This report examines China’s macroeconomic trends, investment environment, oilfield chemical industry structure and capacity, production and demand, enduse market consumption trends, distribution channels and principal industry participants. Long-term forecasts for major oilfield chemical production and demand are included. The report contains 50 tables and charts. Key producers are profiled. Top Chinese oilfield chemical 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 government chemical industry bureaus), plastic industry publications, and our in-house databases. Interviews were conducted with Chinese industry experts, university professors, and oilfield chemical producers in China.

Historical data include 1995, 2000 and 2005. Longterm development trends are projected to the years 2010 and 2015. 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 2005 is based on the annual average rate (8.1 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. OILFIELD CHEMICALS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Oilfield Chemicals 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. OILFIELD CHEMICALS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Overview
Surfactants
Barite
Acids
Cement
Calcium Chloride
Clay
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Cellulose Polymers
Polysaccharides
Polyacrylamides
Other Oilfield Chemicals

V. OILFIELD CHEMICALS END-USE MARKETS

Oilfield Chemicals Markets Outlook
Petroleum and Gas Exploration Outlook
Petroleum and Gas Production
Petroleum and Gas Production Outlook
Oilfield Chemicals Consumption in Petroleum and Gas Production
Petroleum and Gas Drilling
Petroleum and Gas Drilling Outlook
Oilfield Chemicals Consumption in Petroleum and Gas Drilling
Enhanced Oil Recovery
Enhanced Oil Recovery Industry Outlook
Oilfield Chemicals Consumption in Enhanced Oil Recovery
Other Oilfield Chemicals Markets

VI. MARKET ENTRY CHANNELS

Distribution System in China
China's Distribution System
Oilfield Chemicals 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
Market Entry Strategies
Understanding Differences
Political System Differences
Business Practice Differences
Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions
Dealing with Central or Local Governments

VII. OILFIELD CHEMICALS PRODUCER DIRECTORY

Oilfield Chemicals Producer Profiles and Directory
Distributors and Trading Companies
Research Institutions and Associations
Major End-Users

LIST OF TABLES

I. INTRODUCTION

Economic Outlook Summary
Oilfield Chemicals 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. OILFIELD CHEMICALS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Oilfield Chemicals Industry Capacity
Major Producer Facility Locations
Major Oilfield Chemicals Producer Output and Capacities
Market Share of Key Producers
Major End-Users
Major Foreign Investments

IV. OILFIELD CHEMICALS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Total Oilfield Chemicals Production and Demand
Surfactants
Barite
Acids
Cement
Calcium Chloride
Clay
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Cellulose Polymers
Polysaccharides
Polyacrylamides
Other Oilfield Chemicals

V. OILFIELD CHEMICALS END-USE MARKETS

Total Oilfield Chemicals Consumption by Market
Petroleum and Gas Exploration Outlook
Petroleum and Gas Production Outlook
Oilfield Chemicals Consumption in Petroleum and Gas Production
Petroleum and Gas Drilling Outlook
Oilfield Chemicals Consumption in Petroleum and Gas Drilling
Enhanced Oil Recovery Industry Outlook
Oilfield Chemicals Consumption in Enhanced Oil Recovery
Other Oilfield Chemicals Markets

LIST OF CHARTS

Oilfield Chemicals Production and Demand Summary
China's GDP and Industrial Output
Industrial Output by Ownership
Foreign Investments and Loans
China's Imports and Exports
Oilfield Chemicals Capacity in China
Oilfield Chemicals Capacity, Output and Demand
Oilfield Chemicals Production
Oilfield Chemicals Exports and Imports
Oilfield Chemicals Demand by Market in 2010