Chinese Markets for Flame Retardants
China's demand for flame retardants 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
 
 
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. FLAME RETARDANTS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
 
 
Flame Retardants 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. FLAME RETARDANTS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
 
 
Overview
 
Flame Retardants Production and Demand
 
Additive Flame Retardants
 
Alumina Trihydrate
 
Phosphorus Compounds
 
Bromine Compounds
 
Antimony Oxides
 
Chlorinated Compounds
 
Boron Compounds
 
Other Additives
 
Reactive Flame Retardants
 
Epoxy Intermediates
 
Polyester Intermediates
 
Urethane Intermediates
 
Polycarbonate Intermediates
 
Other Intermediates
 
Flame Retardants Imports and Exports
 
Pricing Trends
 
 
 
V. FLAME RETARDANTS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
 
 
Flame Retardants Markets Outlook Overview
 
Textiles
 
Textiles Market Outlook
 
Flame Retardants Consumption in Textiles
 
Plastics
 
Plastics Market Outlook
 
Flame Retardants Consumption in Plastics
 
Other Flame Retardants Markets
 
 
 
VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES
 
 
Distribution System in China
 
China's Distribution System
 
Flame Retardants 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 Governments
 
 
VII. FLAME RETARDANTS PRODUCER DIRECTORY
 
 
Flame Retardants Producer Profiles
 
Distributors and Trading Companies
 
Research Institutions and Associations
 
Major End-Users
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIST OF TABLES
 
 
 
I. INTRODUCTION
 
 
Economic Outlook Summary
 
Flame Retardants 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. FLAME RETARDANTS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
 
 
Flame Retardants Industry Capacity
 
Major Producer Facility Locations
 
Major Flame Retardants Producer Output and Capacities
 
Market Share of Key Producers
 
Major End-Users
 
Major Foreign Investments
 
 
IV. FLAME RETARDANTS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
 
 
Total Flame Retardants Production and Demand
 
Additive Flame Retardants
 
Alumina Trihydrate
 
Phosphorus Compounds
 
Bromine Compounds
 
Antimony Oxides
 
Chlorinated Compounds
 
Boron Compounds
 
Other Additives
 
Reactive Flame Retardants
 
Epoxy Intermediates
 
Polyester Intermediates
 
Urethane Intermediates
 
Polycarbonate Intermediates
 
Other Intermediates
 
Flame Retardants Imports and Exports
 
 
 
V. FLAME RETARDANTS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
 
 
Total Flame Retardants Consumption by Market
 
Textiles Market Outlook
 
Flame Retardants Consumption in Textiles
 
Plastics Market Outlook
 
Flame Retardants Consumption in Plastics
 
Other Flame Retardants Markets
 
 
 
 
LIST OF CHARTS
 
 
 
Flame Retardants Production and Demand Summary
 
China's GDP and Industrial Output
 
Industrial Output by Ownership
 
Foreign Investments and Loans
 
China's Imports and Exports
 
Flame Retardants Capacity in China
 
Flame Retardants Capacity, Output and Demand
 
Flame Retardants Production
 
Flame Retardants Exports and Imports
 
Flame Retardants Demand by Market in 2005