Chinese Markets for Catalysts

Chinese Markets for Catalysts

China's demand for catalysts 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 (1990, 1995 and 2000) and long-term forecasts throught 2005 and 2010 are presented. Major producers in China are profiled.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 

 

 

 
I. INTRODUCTION 1
 

 
Report Scope and Methodology 1
 
Executive Summary 2
 

 
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 8
 

 
Economic Outlook 8
 
Key Economic Indicators 8
 
Population 12
 
Industrial Output 14
 
Foreign Investment 16
 
Foreign Trade 20
 
Financial and Tax Regulations 29
 
Banking System and Regulations 29
 
Foreign Exchange 30
 
Taxation on Foreign-Funded Enterprises 31
 

 
III. CATALYSTS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS 34
 

 
Catalysts Industry Capacity 34
 
Major Producer Facility Locations, Output and Capacity 39
 
Market Share of Key Producers 47
 
Potential Entrants 51
 
Major End-Users 52
 
Major Foreign Investments 55
 
Technology Development 56
 

 

 
IV. CATALYSTS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND 59
 

 
Overview 59
 
Catalysts Materials Supply 60
 
Base Metals 60
 
Peroxides 62
 
Molecule Sieves 64
 
Heavy Metals and Their Compounds 65
 
Other Catalyst Materials 67
 
Catalysts Production and Demand 68
 
Reforming Catalysts Production and Demand 72
 
Alkylating Catalysts Production and Demand 74
 
Oxidation Catalysts 76
 
Ammonia Synthesis Catalysts Production and Demand 79
 
Polymerization Catalysts Production and Demand 82
 
Cracking Catalysts Production and Demand 84
 
Hydrogenation Catalysts 86
 
Dehydrogenation Catalysts 89
 
CO Shift Catalysts 91
 
Other Catalysts 93
 
Catalysts Imports and Exports 95
 
Pricing Trends 98
 

 
V. CATALYSTS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET 99
 

 
Catalyst Markets Outlook Overview 99
 
Petrochemical Industry 103
 
Petrochemical Market Outlook 103
 
Catalysts Consumption in Petrochemical Processing 115
 
Oil Refining 117
 
Petroleum Exploration and Production 117
 
Oil Refinery Outlook 123
 
Catalysts Consumption in Petroleum Refining 125
 
Fertilizer Production 127
 
Ammonia Synthesis Outlook 127
 
Fertilizer Production Outlook 128
 
Catalysts Consumption in Fertilizers 130
 
Other Markets 132
 

 

 
VI. MARKET ENTRY CHANNELS 134
 

 
Distribution System in China 134
 
China's Distribution System 134
 
Catalysts Distribution Channels 135
 
Transportation and Freight Infrastructure 136
 
Communications 137
 
Market Entry Channels 138
 
Exporting to China 138
 
Export Market Overview 138
 
Chinese Trading Practice 139
 
Chemical Trade Companies 140
 
Import Restrictions in China 141
 
Technology Licensing 142
 
Technology Licensing Overview 142
 
Intellectual Property Protection 143
 
Joint Venture 144
 
Joint Venture Overview 144
 
Advantages and Disadvantages 145
 
Wholly-Owned Enterprises 146
 
Foreign Wholly-Owned Enterprises Overview 146
 
Advantages and Disadvantages 147
 
Other Market Entry Channels 148
 
Setting up Sales Offices 148
 
Selling to China Through Attending Trade Fairs 149
 
Contacting Chinese Companies 150
 
Advertising 150
 
Market Entry Strategies 151
 
Understanding Differences 151
 
Business Practice Differences 152
 
Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions 153
 
Dealing with Central or Local Government 153
 

 

 
VII. CATALYSTS PRODUCER DIRECTORY 154
 

 
Catalysts Producer Profiles 154
 
Major End-Users 181
 
Distributors and Trading Companies 200
 
Research Institutions and Associations 204
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
LIST OF TABLES
 

 

 
I. INTRODUCTION 1
 

 
Economic Outlook Summary 4
 
Catalysts Supply and Demand Summary 7
 

 
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 8
 

 
Key Economic Indicators 11
 
Population and Labor Force Trends 13
 
Industrial Output 16
 
Foreign Investment and Loans 19
 
Foreign Trade 21
 
Key Commodity Exports from China 23
 
China's Exports to its Leading Trade Partners 25
 
Key Commodity Imports into China 26
 
China's Imports from Its Leading Trade Partners 28
 

 
III. CATALYSTS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS 34
 

 
Catalysts Industry Capacity 38
 
Major Producer Facility Locations 41
 
Major Catalysts Producer Output and Capacities 44
 
Market Share of Key Producers 48
 
Major End-Users 54
 
Major Foreign Investments 56
 

 
IV. CATALYSTS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND 59
 

 
Base Metals 62
 
Peroxides 64
 
Molecule Sieves 65
 
Heavy Metals and Their Compounds 66
 
Other Catalyst Materials 68
 
Catalysts Production and Demand 70
 
Reforming Catalysts Production and Demand 74
 
Alkylating Catalysts Production and Demand 76
 
Oxidation Catalysts 79
 
Ammonia Synthesis Catalysts Production and Demand 82
 
Polymerization Catalysts Production and Demand 84
 
Cracking Catalysts Production and Demand 86
 
Hydrogenation Catalysts 88
 
Dehydrogenation Catalysts 91
 
CO Shift Catalysts 93
 
Other Catalysts 95
 
Catalysts Imports and Exports 97
 

 

 
V. CATALYSTS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET 99
 

 
Total Catalysts Consumption by Market 101
 
Petrochemical Production and Demand 114
 
Catalysts Consumption in Petrochemical Processing 116
 
Crude Oil Industry Outlook 122
 
Crude Oil Refinery Production and Demand 125
 
Catalysts Consumption in Oil Refining 126
 
Ammonia Production 128
 
Fertilizer Production and Demand 130
 
Catalysts Consumption in Fertilizer 131
 
Catalysts Consumption in Other Markets 132
 

 

 

 

 
LIST OF CHARTS
 

 

 
Catalysts Production and Demand Summary 5
 
China's GDP and Industrial Output 10
 
Population Trends 13
 
Industrial Output by Ownership 15
 
Foreign Investments and Loans 18
 
China's Imports and Exports 22
 
Key Commodity Exports from China 24
 
Key Commodity Imports into China 27
 
Catalysts Production 71
 
Catalysts Demand by Market in 2005 102