Surfantants Market Research (China)

This report about the China surfactant markets examines China's macroeconomic trends, investment environment, surfactants industry structure and capacities, production and demand, end-user market consumption trends, distribution channels and industry participants. Long-term forecasts for major surfactants production and demand are included. Key producers of surfactants are profiled. More than 40 top Chinese surfactants producers are listed in the producer directory section.

Major primary and secondary research was done in China in order to access up-to-date government regulations, market information and industry data. Data is collected from the Chinese government publications, Chinese chemical industry associations, local governments' chemical industry bureaus, yearbook, and the internet web. Interviews are conducted with Chinese industry experts, and surfactants producers in China.

Historical data includes the data for the year of 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. 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. SURFACTANTS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Surfactants 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. SURFACTANTS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Overview
Surfactants Production and Demand
Amphoteric Surfactants
Anionic Surfactants
Natural Soaps
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates
Alcohol Ether Sulfates
Alcohol Sulfates
Lignosulfonates
Other Anionic Surfactants
Cationic Surfactants
Anime Oxides
Quaternary Ammonium Salts
Other Cationic Surfactants
Nonionic Surfactants
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates
Alcohol Ethoxylates
Other Nonionic Surfactants
Other Surfactants
Surfactants Imports and Exports

V. SURFACTANTS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET

Surfactants Markets Outlook Overview
Laundry Detergents
Laundry Detergents Market Outlook
Surfactants Consumption in Laundry Detergents
Dishwashing Detergents
Dishwashing Detergents Market Outlook
Surfactants Consumption in Dishwashing Detergents
Other Household Detergents
Other Household Detergents Market Outlook
Surfactants Consumption in Other Household Detergents
Industrial Cleaning Chemicals
Industrial Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook
Surfactants Consumption in Industrial Cleaning Chemicals
Other Surfactants Markets

VI. MARKET ENTRY CHANNELS

Distribution System in China
China's Distribution System
Surfactants 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

VII. SURFACTANTS PRODUCER DIRECTORY

Surfactants Producer Profiles
Distributors and Trading Companies
Major End-Users

LIST OF TABLES

I. INTRODUCTION

Economic Outlook Summary
Surfactants 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. SURFACTANTS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

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

IV. SURFACTANTS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Total Surfactants Production and Demand
Surfactants Production and Demand
Amphoteric Surfactants
Anionic Surfactants
Natural Soaps
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates
Alcohol Ether Sulfates
Alcohol Sulfates
Lignosulfonates
Other Anionic Surfactants
Cationic Surfactants
Anime Oxides
Quaternary Ammonium Salts
Other Cationic Surfactants
Nonionic Surfactants
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates
Alcohol Ethoxylates
Other Nonionic Surfactants
Other Surfactants
Surfactants Imports and Exports

V. SURFACTANTS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET

Total Surfactants Consumption by Market
Laundry Detergents Market Outlook
Surfactants Consumption in Laundry Detergents
Dishwashing Detergents Market Outlook
Surfactants Consumption in Dishwashing Detergents
Other Household Detergents Market Outlook
Surfactants Consumption in Other Household Detergents
Industrial Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook
Surfactants Consumption in Industrial Cleaning Chemicals
Other Surfactants Markets

LIST OF CHARTS

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