World Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) Market

World Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) Market

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) in Thousand Tons. The specific end-use segments discussed are Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and Other (includes rubber vibration insulators, glue, spandex fiber, elastic fiber, electrical encapsulation, sport floorings, synthetic leather, foundry resins, and binders).. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and South America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 26 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as BASF SE, Bayer AG, Bayer Material Science AG, Bayer Material Science LLC, BorsodChem Zrt, Chematur Engineering AB, Chemtura Corporation, Huntsman Corporation, Huntsman Polyurethanes, ITWC Inc., Mitsui Chemicals Polyurethanes, Inc., Nippon Polyurethane Industry Co., Ltd., Rubicon LLC, The Dow Chemical Company, and Yantai Wanhua Polyurethane Co., Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

DIPHENYLMETHANE DIISOCYANATE (MDI) MCP-2053
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT


CONTENTS


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Dynamics II-1
Steady End-Use Demand Drives Growth II-1
Dominance by a Few Players II-1
Table 1: Leading Players in the Global MDI Market (2006 &
2007 (E)): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Bayer,
Huntsman, BASF, Dow and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-2
Capacity Expansions - Order of the Day II-2
Pricing – Increases Galore II-3
2007 & Beyond II-3
Huntsman Increases Prices of MDI Products in NAFTA Region II-3
2005 & 2006 II-3
Leading Players Run on Price Hikes II-3
BASF Hikes MDI Prices II-3
2003 & 2004 II-3
Dow Announces Hike in Prices of Pure and Polymeric MDI Products II-3
Huntsman Hikes Prices of Polymeric MDI, TDI, and a Series of
Polyols II-3
Prior to 2003 II-4
Dow Increases MDI and Rigid Polyols Prices II-4
Bayer Increases Prices of MDI, TDI, and Polyols II-4

2. Product Overview II-5
Chemical Composition II-5
Properties II-5
Production Process II-5
Types of MDI II-6
Replacement Product II-6
Applications of MDI II-6
Overview II-6
MDI in Wood Panel Production II-7
Comparative Analysis of MDI and UF Resins in Bonded Products II-8
CFC Reduction II-8
Elastomers II-8
Health Issues II-8
History II-9
Raw Materials and Complementary Products II-9
Aniline – A Key Raw Material II-9
Formaldehyde II-9
MDI and TDI – A Comparison II-9
Table 2: Leading Players in the World Market for TDI (2001) –
Manufacturing Capacity in Millions of Pounds Per Annum by
Company for BASF, Bayer, Dow, Lyondell and Rubicon (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-10

3. End-Use Industry Overview II-11
Polyurethane (Foamed Plastics) II-11
Product Overview II-11
Production Process II-11
Raw Material Market II-12
Environment Regulations II-12
The Polypropylene Switch II-12
Recycling II-12
Various Forms of Polyurethane II-12
Thermoplastic Polyurethane II-12
Elastomeric Polyurethane RIM Systems II-13
Composite Polyurethane RIM Systems II-13
Structural Foam Polyurethane RIM Systems II-14
Solid Polyurethane Rim Systems II-14
Elastomeric and Structural Polyurethane Spray Systems II-14
Polyurethane Systems for Resin Transfer Molding II-14
Polyurethane Prepolymers for Cast Elastomers II-15
Major End Use Applications II-15
CASE Applications II-15
Sealants II-16
Adh esives II-16
Automobiles II-17
Construction II-17
Appliances II-17
Rigid Foams II-17
Flexible Foams II-18
Non-Polyurethane Applications of MDI II-18
Elastomers II-18
Adhesives and Sealants II-18
Industry Preview II-18
Dependence on Core End-Users Health II-18
Environmental Concerns II-19
Brighter Side of the Industry II-19
Expected Growth in Consumerism II-19
Ample Opportunities for Overseas Expansion II-19
Niche Players And Adhesives: A Profile II-19
Adhesives and Sealants Market Trends: A Retrospect View II-19
Global Markets and Trans-national Migration II-19
Worldwide Adhesives and Sealants Demand Trends II-20
Trends in Adhesives Applications in Select End-use Sectors II-20
Adhesives for Automotives II-20
Packaging II-20
Paper and Board Industry II-20
Adhesives And Sealants Demystified II-20
A Profile on Hot Melts: Revolution In Adhesives Technology II-21
Emerging Technology: Polyurethanes II-22
Technology Trends in Certain Select Adhesive Chemical Classes II-23
Acrylic Adhesives II-23
Cyanoacrylates II-23
Phenolic Adhesives II-23
Epoxy Adhesives II-23
Pressure Sensitive Adhesives II-24
Radiation Cured Adhesives II-24
Silicone Adhesives II-24
Polyurethane Adhesives II-24
Polybutenes II-24
Select Adhesive Product Trends in the Adhesives Industry II-25
EVA Elastomers II-25
Phenol II-25
Polyvinyl Alcohol II-25
Polyurethane Adhesives II-25
Synthetic Latex II-25
Vinyl Acetate Ethylene (VA/E) Copolymer II-26
Ethyl Cyanoacrylates II-26
Epoxy II-26
Technology Trends II-26
Consciousness Amongst End-Users II-26
Practical Advantages Amidst Environmental Concerns II-26
Environmental Concerns Against Growing Technology II-27
Super Glue: The Harbinger of Technological Revolution II-27
Mechanical Fasteners: Losing its Grip II-27
Trends in Research and Technology Development II-28
New Technology and Product Launches II-28
Caratsch Hot Melt System II-28
Hot Melt Adhesive Films II-28
Hot Melt Adhesive for Auto Industry II-29
Technology Advances in Hot Melts and Waterborne Systems II-29
Paints and Coatings II-29
Worldwide Market for Paints and Coatings II-29
End-Uses of High Solid Coatings II-30
Kinds of Paints and Coatings II-30
Architectural Coatings II-30
Product Coatings - OEM II-31
Powder Coatings II-32
Wood Coatings II-33
Special Purpose Coatings II-33
Changing Technology in the Paints and Coatings Market II-33
Raw Materials Used II-34
Binders II-34
Synthetic Resins II-34
Alkyds II-34
Miscellaneous End Uses II-34

4. Recent Industry Activity II-35
Huntsman Initiates Design and Feasibility Studies to Enhance
MDI Production II-35
Nippon Polyurethane Expands MDI Capacity II-35
Bayer Accelerates MDI Production II-35
Bayer MaterialScience Restructures New Martinsville Plant II-35
Dow Expands Manufacturing Capacity in Portugal II-35
BASF to Set Up Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate Plant in China II-36
Kumho Mitsui Chemicals to Expand MDI Capacity II-36
Huntsman Acquires Majority Stake in Arabian Polyol II-36
Dow Plans Expansion of MDI Production Facility II-36
Dow Polyurethanes Acquires Hyperlast II-36
Basell to Acquire Huntsman II-36
Bayer MaterialScience to Construct New Unit II-37
BASF Launches New Polyurethanes Manufacturing Facility in China II-37
BASF Plans Belgium Plant Expansion II-37
Bayer Expands Spanish MDI Plants II-37
Huntsman to Inaugurate Shanghai MDI Plants II-37
Tosoh Corp to Acquire Hodogaya’s Stake in Nippon Polyurethane II-38
NPU Constructs New MDI Plant II-38
Crompton Merges with Great Lakes II-38
Yantai Wanhua Completes New MDI Project II-38
Bayer to Open New MDI Plant II-38
ITWC Purchases MDI Business of Air Products II-38
BASF, Huntsman and Three Chinese Companies Form a US$1.12 –
Billion Joint Venture II-39
Bayer Polymers to Increase MDI Capacity in Coajing II-39
Bayer-Shell Isocyanates N.V. (BSI) Ceases Operations II-39
Dow Chemical Builds New PMDI Facility II-39
Tosoh Corporation Constructs New Aniline Production Unit II-39

5. Focus on Select Global Players II-40
BASF SE (Germany) II-40
Bayer AG (Germany) II-40
Bayer Material Science AG (Germany) II-40
Bayer Material Science LLC (USA) II-40
BorsodChem Zrt (Hungary) II-41
Chematur Engineering AB (Sweden) II-41
Chemtura Corporation (USA) II-41
Huntsman Corporation (USA) II-41
Huntsman Polyurethanes (Belgium) II-42
ITWC Inc. (USA) II-42
Mitsui Chemicals Polyurethanes, Inc. (Japan) II-42
Nippon Polyurethane Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan) II-43
Rubicon LLC (US) II-43
The Dow Chemical Company (USA) II-43
Yantai Wanhua Polyurethane Co., Ltd (China) II-43

6. Global Market Perspective II-44
Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by Geographic Region –
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East and South American Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44

Table 4: World Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and South
American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45

Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown
of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and South American Markets for
Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46

Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) in Flexible Foams by
Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and South American Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for
Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47

Table 7: World Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) in Flexible Foams by Geographic Region –
USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East and South American Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48

Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) in Flexible Foams by Geographic Region –
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and South
American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49

Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) in Rigid Foams by
Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and South American Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for
Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50

Table 10: World Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) in Rigid Foams by Geographic Region – USA,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East and South American Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-51

Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) in Rigid Foams by Geographic Region –
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and South
American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-52

Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) in Paints & Coatings by
Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and South American Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for
Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-53

Table 13: World Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) in Paints & Coatings by Geographic Region –
USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East and South American Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-54

Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) in Paints & Coatings by Geographic Region –
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and South
American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-55

Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) in Adhesives & Sealants
by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and South American Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for
Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-56

Table 16: World Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) in Adhesives & Sealants by Geographic
Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East and South American Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-57

Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) in Adhesives & Sealants by Geographic
Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and
South American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-58

Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) in Elastomers by
Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and South American Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for
Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59

Table 19: World Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) in Elastomers by Geographic Region – USA,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East and South American Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60

Table 20: World 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) in Elastomers by Geographic Region –
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and South
American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61

Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) in Other End-Uses by
Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and South American Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for
Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62

Table 22: World Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) in Other End-Uses by Geographic Region –
USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East and South American Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63

Table 23: World 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) in Other End-Uses by Geographic Region –
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and South
American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64


III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Current & Future Analysis III-1
Dominated by Few Players III-1
Table 24: Leading Players in the US Market for MDI (2004) –
Manufacturing Capacity in Million Pounds by Producer for
BASF, Bayer, Dow Chemical, and Rubicon (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-1
Short-Term Outlook III-1
The Year 2001 Market Scenario III-1
Strategic Corporate Developments III-2
Key Players III-3
B.Market Analytics III-5
Table 25: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5

Table 26: US Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Flexible Foams,
Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants,
Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6

Table 27: US 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown
of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints &
Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and Others
Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-7

2. Canada III-8
Market Analysis III-8
Current & Future Analysis III-8
Table 28: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 29: Canadian Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Flexible Foams,
Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants,
Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 30: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown
of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints &
Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and Others
Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-10

3. Japan III-11
A.Market Analysis III-11
Current & Future Analysis III-11
Leading Players III-11
PU Consumption III-11
Automotives III-11
Foam Furnishings III-11
Regulations III-11
Strategic Corporate Developments III-12
Key Players III-12
B.Market Analytics III-13
Table 31: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13

Table 32: Japanese Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Flexible Foams,
Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants,
Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 33: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown
of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints &
Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and Others
Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-15

4. Europe III-16
A.Market Analysis III-16
Current & Future Analysis III-16
Table 34: Leading Players in the European MDI Market (2006
& 2007 (E)): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Bayer,
Dow, BASF, Huntsman, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-16
Polyurethane Market in Central Europe III-17
B.Market Analytics III-17
Table 35: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by Geographic Region –
France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons
for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-17

Table 36: European Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by Geographic Region – France, Germany,
Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18

Table 37: European 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by Geographic Region – Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and
Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18

Table 38: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment -
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19

Table 39: European Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment - Flexible Foams,
Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants,
Elastomers, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19

Table 40: European 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints &
Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and Others
Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-20

4a. France III-21
Market Analysis III-21
Current & Future Analysis III-21
Table 41: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 42: French Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Flexible Foams,
Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants,
Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22

Table 43: French 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams,Rigid Foams,
Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and
Others Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22

4b. Germany III-24
A.Market Analysis III-24
Current & Future Analysis III-24
Strategic Corporate Developments III-24
Key Players III-25
B.Market Analytics III-26
Table 44: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26

Table 45: German Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Flexible Foams,
Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants,
Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26

Table 46: German 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Group/Segment – Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams,
Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and
Others Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27

4c. Italy III-28
Market Analysis III-28
Current & Future Analysis III-28
Table 47: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

Table 48: Italian Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Flexible Foams,
Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants,
Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 49: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams,
Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and
Others Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

4d. The United Kingdom III-31
Market Analysis III-31
Current & Future Analysis III-31
Table 50: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

Table 51: UK Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Flexible Foams,
Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants,
Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32

Table 52: UK 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown
of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints &
Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and Others
Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-33

4e. Rest of Europe III-34
A.Market Analysis III-34
Current & Future Analysis III-34
Strategic Corporate Developments III-34
Key Players III-35
B.Market Analytics III-36
Table 53: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use
Segment – Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings,
Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons
for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 54: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

Table 55: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams,
Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants,
Elastomers, and Others Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

5. Asia-Pacific III-39
A.Market Analysis III-39
Current & Future Analysis III-39
PU Consumption III-39
Major Players III-39
A Peek into Recent Past III-39
Table 56: Leading Players in MDI Market in Asia-Pacific
(2001) – Capacity Addition by Company for BASF,
BASF/Huntsman, Bayer, and Mitsui Takeda (in 000 tpa)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39
Strategic Corporate Developments III-40
B.Market Analytics III-41
Table 57: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by
Geographic Region – China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons
for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-41

Table 58: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by Geographic Region -
China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

Table 59: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use
Segment – Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings,
Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons
for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 60: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 61: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by Geographic Region –
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for China and Rest of
Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 III-43

Table 62: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams,
Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants,
Elastomers, and Others Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

5a. China III-44
A.Market Analysis III-44
Current & Future Analysis III-44
Major Market for Polyurethane III-44
A Holistic Scan of Pure MDI Market in China III-44
Table 63: Leading Producers of Pure MDI in China (2004):
Percentage Breakdown of Production for Yantai Wanhua,
Nippon Polyurethane, BASF, Bayer, Huntsman, Dow Chemical,
Kumho-Mitsui, and Mitsui Chemicals (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-45
Outlook III-45
Polyurethane Foam Plastics III-45
Polyurethane Elastomers III-45
Polyurethane Adhesives III-45
Polyurethane Coatings III-45
Polyurethane Fibers III-45
Rise in Capacities III-46
Consumption by MDI Type III-46
A Peek into Recent Past III-46
Price Trends in 2004 III-46
MDI Consumption and Price Trends in 2003 III-46
The Market in 2001 III-47
Chinese Polyurethane Industry III-47
Table 64: Chinese Market for Polyurethane and Related Raw
Materials (2000) – Imports and Exports in Tons by Product
Category for Polyether (in primary foam), Polyester (in
other forms), Polyurethane (in primary form), Toluene
diisocyanate (TDI), Xylene diisocyanate, Diphenylmethane
diisocyanate (MDI), and Hexamethylene diisocyanate
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47
Strategic Corporate Developments III-48
Key Player III-49
B.Market Analytics III-49
Table 65: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 66: Chinese Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Flexible Foams,
Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants,
Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

Table 67: Chinese 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown
of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints &
Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and Others
Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-51

5b. Rest of Asia Pacific III-52
A.Market Analysis III-52
Current & Future Analysis III-52
Overview of Select Markets III-52
India III-52
South Korea III-52
B.Market Analytics III-53
Table 68: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use
Segment – Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings,
Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons
for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-53

Table 69: Rest of Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53

Table 70: Rest of Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams,
Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants,
Elastomers, and Others Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54

6. The Middle East III-55
A.Market Analysis III-55
Current & Future Analysis III-55
Strategic Corporate Development III-55
B.Market Analytics III-55
Table 71: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

Table 72: Middle East Long-term Projections for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 73: Middle East 10-Year Perspective for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams,
Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants,
Elastomers, and Others Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57

7. South America III-58
Market Analysis III-58
Current & Future Analysis III-58
Table 74: South American Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by
Geographic Region – Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela and
Rest of South American Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 75: South American Long-term Projections for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by Geographic Region –
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela and Rest of South
American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59

Table 76: South American Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use
Segment – Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings,
Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons
for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-59

Table 77: South American Long-term Projections for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-60

Table 78: South American 10-Year Perspective for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by Geographic Region –
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Brazil, Mexico,
Argentina, Venezuela and Rest of South American Markets for
Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-60

Table 79: South American 10-Year Perspective for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams,
Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants,
Elastomers, and Others Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

7a. Brazil III-62
Market Analysis III-62
Current & Future Analysis III-62
Table 80: Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

Table 81: Brazilian Long-term Projections for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-63

Table 82: Brazilian 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown
of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints &
Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and Others
Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-64

7b. Mexico III-65
Market Analysis III-65
Current & Future Analysis III-65
Table 83: Mexican Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-65

Table 84: Mexican Long-term Projections for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Flexible Foams,
Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants,
Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66

Table 85: Mexican 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown
of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints &
Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and Others
Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-67

7c. Argentina III-68
Market Analysis III-68
Current & Future Analysis III-68
Table 86: Argentinean Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-68

Table 87: Argentinean Long-term Projections for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69

Table 88: Argentinean 10-Year Perspective for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Flexible
Foams,Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants,
Elastomers, and Others Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70

7d. Venezuela III-71
Market Analysis III-71
Current & Future Analysis III-71
Table 89: Venezuelan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71

Table 90: Venezuelan Long-term Projections for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment –
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72

Table 91: Venezuelan 10-Year Perspective for Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown
of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints &
Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and Others
Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-73

7e. Rest of South America III-74
Market Analysis III-74
Current & Future Analysis III-74
Table 92: Rest of South American Recent Past, Current &
Future Analysis for Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by
End-Use Segment - Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints &
Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Elastomers, and Others
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand
Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-74

Table 93: Rest of South American Long-term Projections for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment -
Flexible Foams, Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives &
Sealants, Elastomers, and Others Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-75

Table 94: Rest of South American 10-Year Perspective for
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) by End-Use Segment -
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Flexible Foams,
Rigid Foams, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives j& Sealants,
Elastomers, and Others Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-76


IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE


The Companies mentioned inside this report include: -BASF Aktiengesellschaft (AG)
(Germany)
-Borsodchem Rt (Hungary)
-Chematur Engineering AB (Sweden)
-Chemtura Corporation (USA)
-Dow Chemical Company, (USA)
-Huntsman Corporation (USA)
-Huntsman Polyurethanes (Belgium)
-ITWC, Inc (USA)
-Karoon Petrochemical Company (Iran)
-Kumho Mitsui Chemicals, Inc (South Korea)
-Lanxess Ag (Germany)
-Lanxess Corporation (USA)
-Lanxess Kk (Japan)
-Mitsui Takeda Chemical, Inc (Japan)
-Nippon Polyurethane Industry Co, Ltd ( Japan)
-Rubicon, Inc (USA)
-Sumika Bayer Urethane Co, Ltd (Japan)
-Yantai Wanhua Polyurethane Co, Lt