Chinese Markets for Phenolic Resins

Chinese Markets for Phenolic Resins

China has experienced over two decades of high economic growth, which has been stimulated by the consecutive increases of industrial output, consumer consumption and capital investment. China’s GDP has been growing at 11% per annum. National industry output has been advancing at 10.3% annually and will continue to sustain a strong growth into the next decade. The fast-growing middle class is creating an enormous consumer society. As the fastest-growing economy in the world, the emerging market has attracted the attention of investors and corporations around the world for the last two decades.

To deepen the reform of state-owned enterprises is a long-term task and needs great efforts. The reform of state-owned economy has witnessed rapid changes in both economic and social aspects. The introduction of foreign advanced technology and capitals will continue to be favored by the Chinese government and business community. New ways will be adopted to utilize foreign investment, including mergers, acquisition, and investment funds and securities investment. China will continue to improve its investment environment in the areas of legal system, intellectual property protection, foreign trade and investment regulation, infrastructure and financial system. China is the second largest foreign investment recipient after the United States in the world today. Given its vast market, the country provides tremendous opportunities for investment and trade both for the present and future. 
 

I. INTRODUCTION

Report Scope and Methodology

Executive Summary

II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Economic Outlook

Key Economic Indicators

Industrial Output

Population

Foreign Investment

Foreign Trade

Financial and Tax Regulations

Banking System and Regulations

Foreign Exchange

Taxes, Tariff and Custom Duties

III. PHENOLIC RESINS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Phenolic Resins 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. PHENOLIC RESINS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Overview

Phenolic Resins Raw Materials

Phenol Production and Demand

Formaldehyde Production and Demand

Phenolic Resins Production

Phenolic Resins Imports and Exports

Phenolic Resins Demand

Phenolic Resins Demand by Applications

Adhesives

Other Applications

Pricing Trends

V. PHENOLIC RESINS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET

Phenolic Resins Markets Outlook Overview

Construction

Construction Market Outlook

Phenolic Resins Consumption in Construction

Furniture

Furniture Market Outlook

Phenolic Resins Consumption in Furniture

Appliances

Appliances Market Outlook

Phenolic Resins Consumption in Appliances

Automobiles

Automobile Market Outlook

Phenolic Resins Consumption in Automobiles

Electric and Electronic Equipment

Electric and Electronic Equipment Market Outlook

Phenolic Resins Consumption in Electric and Electronic Equipment

Other Phenolic Resins Markets

VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES

Distribution System in China

China's Distribution System

Phenolic Resins 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. PHENOLIC RESINS PRODUCER DIRECTORY

Phenolic Resins Producer Profiles

Distributors and Trading Companies

Research Institutions and Associations

Major End-Users

LIST OF TABLES

I. INTRODUCTION

Economic Outlook Summary

Plastic Supply and Demand Summary

II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Key Economic Indicators

Industrial Output

Population and Labor Force Trends

Foreign Investment and Loans

Foreign Trade

III. PHENOLIC RESINS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Phenolic Resins Industry Capacity

Major Producer Facility Locations

Major Phenolic Resins Producer Output and Capacities

Market Share of Key Producers

Major End-Users

Major Foreign Investments

IV. PHENOLIC RESINS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Total Phenolic Resins Production and Demand

Phenol Production and Demand

Formaldehyde Production and Demand

Phenolic Resins Production

Phenolic Resins Imports and Exports

Phenolic Resins Demand

Phenolic Resins Demand by Applications

Adhesives

Other Applications

V. PHENOLIC RESINS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET

Total Phenolic Resins Consumption by Market

Construction Market Outlook

Phenolic Resins Consumption in Construction

Furniture Market Outlook

Phenolic Resins Consumption in Furniture

Appliances Market Outlook

Phenolic Resins Consumption in Appliances

Automobile Market Outlook

Phenolic Resins Consumption in Automobiles

Electric and Electronic Equipment Market Outlook

Phenolic Resins Consumption in Electric and Electronic Equipment

Phenolic Resins Consumption in Other Markets

LIST OF CHARTS

Phenolic Resins Production and Demand Summary

China's GDP and Industrial Output

Industrial Output by Ownership

China’s Imports and Exports

Phenolic Resins Capacity in China

Phenolic Resins Capacity, Output and Demand

Phenolic Resins Production

Phenolic Resins Exports and Imports

Phenolic Resins Demand by Market in 2008