Polyethylene (PE) Market Research (China)

China's demand for Polyehtylene 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 (1994, 1999 and 2004) and long-term forecasts through 2009 and 2014 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. POLYETHYLENE INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Polyethylene 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. POLYETHYLENE PRODUCTION & DEMAND

Overview
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
Polyethylene Exports and Imports

V. POLYETHYLENE DEMAND BY MARKET

Polyethylene Markets Outlook
Packaging
Packaging Industry Trends
Polyethylene Consumption in Packaging
Automobiles and Other Motor Vehicles
Automobile Industry Trends
Polyethylene Consumption in Automobiles
Industrial Applications
Major End-Use Industry Trends
Polyethylene Consumption in Industrial Applications
Electrical and Electronics
Electrical and Electronics Industry Trends
Polyethylene Consumption in Electrical and Electronics
Construction
Construction Industry Trends
Polyethylene Consumption in Construction
Consumer Products
Major End-Use Consumer Products Industry Trends
Polyethylene Consumption in Consumer Products
Other Polyethylene Markets

VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES

Distribution System in China
China's Distribution System
Polyethylene 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. POLYETHYLENE PRODUCER DIRECTORY

Polyethylene Producer Profiles
Distributors and Trading Companies
Research Institutions and Associations
Major End-Users

LIST OF TABLES

I. INTRODUCTION

Economic Outlook Summary
Polyethylene 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. POLYETHYLENE INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

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

IV. POLYETHYLENE PRODUCTION & DEMAND

Total Polyethylene Production and Demand
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
Polyethylene Exports and Imports

V. POLYETHYLENE DEMAND BY MARKET

Total Polyethylene Consumption by Market
Packaging Industry Trends
Polyethylene Consumption in Packaging
Automobile Industry Trends
Polyethylene Consumption in Automobiles
Major End-Use Industry Trends
Polyethylene Consumption in Industrial Applications
Electrical and Electronics Industry Trends
Polyethylene Consumption in Electrical and Electronics
Construction Industry Trends
Polyethylene Consumption in Construction
Major End-Use Consumer Products Industry Trends
Polyethylene Consumption in Consumer Products
Other Polyethylene Markets

LIST OF CHARTS

Polyethylene Production and Demand Summary
China's GDP and Industrial Output
Industrial Output by Ownership
Foreign Investments and Loans
China's Imports and Exports
Polyethylene Capacity in China
Polyethylene Capacity, Output and Demand
Polyethylene Production
Polyethylene Exports and Imports
Polyethylene Demand by Market in 2009