Solvents Market Research (China)

China's demand for solvents 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, solvent industry structure and capacity, production and demand, end-use market consumption trends, distribution channels and principal industry participants. Long-term forecasts for major solvent production and demand are included. The report contains 44 tables and charts. Key producers are profiled. Top Chinese solvent 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 newspaper and magazines, Chinese chemical industry associations including Chinese roofing material industry associations, local governments' chemical industry bureaus, roofing material industry publications, and our in-house databases. Interviews were conducted with Chinese industry experts, university professors, and roofing material producers in China.

Historical data include 1995, 2000 and 2005. Long-term 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. SOLVENTS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Solvent Products Industry Structure
Market Size
Market Growth Drivers
Solvents Industry Capacity
Major Producer Facility Locations, Output and Capacity
Market Share of Key Producers
Labor Costs
Potential Entrants
Major End-Users
Major Distributors
Major Foreign Investments
Technology Development

IV. SOLVENTS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Overview
Demand of Solvent Products by Region in 2005
Solvents Production and Demand
Alcohols
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
Ketones
Ethers
Esters
Cyclic Hydrocarbons
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Other Solvents
Solvents Exports and Imports
Pricing Trends

V. SOLVENTS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET

Solvents Markets Outlook
Paints and Coatings
Paints and Coatings Industry Trends
Solvents Consumption in Paints and Coatings
Adhesives
Adhesives Industry Trends
Solvents Consumption in Adhesives
Printing Inks
Printing Inks Industry Trends
Solvents Consumption in Printing Inks
Other Solvents Markets

VI. MARKET ENTRY CHANNELS

Distribution System in China
China's Distribution System
Solvents 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. SOLVENTS PRODUCER DIRECTORY

Solvents Producer Profiles and Directory
Trading Companies
Research Institutions and Associations
Major End-Users

LIST OF TABLES

I. INTRODUCTION

Economic Outlook Summary
Solvents Supply and Demand Summary

II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Key Economic Indicators
Population and Labor Force Trends
Industrial Output
Foreign Investment and Loans
Foreign Trade

III. SOLVENTS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

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

IV. SOLVENTS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Overview
Demand of Solvent Products by Region in 2005
Total Solvents Production and Demand
Alcohols
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
Ketones
Ethers
Esters
Cyclic Hydrocarbons
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Other Solvents
Solvents Exports and Imports

V. SOLVENTS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET

Total Solvents Consumption by Market
Paints and Coatings Industry Trends
Solvents Consumption in Paints and Coatings
Adhesives Industry Trends
Solvents Consumption in Adhesives
Printing Inks Industry Trends
Solvents Consumption in Printing Inks
Other Solvents Markets

LIST OF CHARTS

Solvents 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
Solvents Capacity in China
Solvents Capacity, Output and Demand
Solvents Output and Demand
Solvents Exports and Imports
Solvents Demand by Market in 2010