China's demand for printing inks 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 (1995, 2000 and 2005) and long-term forecasts throught 2010 and 2015 are presented. Major producers in China are profiled.
This report examines China's macroeconomic trends, investment environment, printing inks industry structure and capacity, production and demand, enduse market consumption trends, distribution channels and principal industry participants. Long-term forecast for major printing inks production and demand are included. Key producers are profiled. Top Chinese printing inks 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 printing inks industry associations, local governments' chemical industry bureaus, printing inks industry publications, and our in-house databases. Interviews were conducted with Chinese industry experts, university professors, and printing inks 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
Population
Industrial Output
Foreign Investment
Foreign Trade
Financial and Tax Regulations
Banking System and Regulations
Foreign Exchange
Taxation on Foreign-Funded Enterprises
III. PRINTING INKS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
Printing Inks 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. PRINTING INKS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
Overview
Printing Inks Raw Materials Supply
Solvents
Drying Oils
Pigments
Other Raw Materials
Printing Inks Production and Demand
Lithographic Inks
Letterpress Inks
Gravure Inks
Screen Printing Inks
Other Printing Inks
Printing Inks Imports and Exports
Price Trends
V. PRINTING INKS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
Printing Inks Markets Outlook Overview
Publishing
Publishing Industry Outlook
Printing Inks Consumption in Publishing
Packaging
Packaging Industry Outlook
Printing Inks Consumption in Packaging
Other Printing Inks Markets
VI. MARKET ENTRY CHANNELS
Distribution System in China
China's Distribution System
Printing Inks 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
Business Practice Differences
Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions
Dealing with Central or Local Governments
VII. PRINTING INKS PRODUCER DIRECTORY
Printing Inks Producer Profiles
Distributors and Trading Companies
Research Institutions and Associations
LIST OF TABLES
I. INTRODUCTION
Economic Outlook Summary
Printing Inks Supply and Demand Summary
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Key Economic Indicators
Population and Labor Force Trends
Industrial Output
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. PRINTING INKS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
Printing Inks Industry Capacity
Major Producer Facility Locations
Major Printing Inks Producer Output and Capacities
Market Share of Key Producers
Major End-Users
Major Foreign Investments
IV. PRINTING INKS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
Total Printing Inks Production and Demand
Printing Inks Raw Materials Supply
Solvents
Drying Oils
Pigments
Other Raw Materials
Lithographic Inks
Letterpress Inks
Gravure Inks
Screen Printing Inks
Other Printing Inks
Printing Inks Imports and Exports
V. PRINTING INKS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
Total Printing Inks Consumption by Market
Publishing Industry Outlook
Printing Inks Consumption in Publishing
Packaging Industry Outlook
Printing Inks Consumption in Packaging
Other Printing Inks Markets
LIST OF CHARTS
Printing Inks Production and Demand Summary
China's GDP and Industrial Output
Population Trends
Industrial Output by Ownership
Foreign Investments and Loans
China's Imports and Exports
Key Commodity Exports from China
Key Commodity Imports into China
Printing Inks Capacity in China
Printing Inks Capacity, Output and Demand
Printing Inks Production
Printing Inks Exports and Imports
Printing Inks Demand by Market in 2010
