Global Markets for Plastics Additives — Focus on Asia-Pacific

2012-05-25
Published : May-2012

The goal of this market research study is to identify and measure the market opportunities for the full range of plastics additives.  The global additives market is broken down and measured by various parameters, and future growth is forecast for both the overall market and every possible market segment.  Regional markets are also measured and examined in detail.

This report helps identify various growth opportunities in the field of plastics additives.  The report also can help those in involved in the production and sale of additive and plastics products take full advantage of current and future opportunities.

REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

  • The total market for plastics additives is projected to increase from $39.6 billion in 2011, to $41.3 billion in 2012, to more than $43.1 billion in 2013, and to nearly $54.7 billion in 2018 yielding a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% for a period of five years, from 2013 to 2018.
  • The Asian market segment for plastics additives was $17.1 billion in 2011, which is expected to increase to $18.6 billion by 2013. This segment is further projected to reach nearly $24.2 billion by 2018, a CAGR of 5.4% for a period of five years, i.e., 2013 to 2018.
  • The Asian market for plasticizers was $5.6 billion in 2011, which is expected to increase to $5.9 billion by 2013. This particular market is further projected to reach nearly $7.9 billion by 2018, a CAGR of 5.8% for the years 2013 to 2018.

Report Details:

Published:  May 2012
No. of Pages: 297

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Table of Contents

Chapter- 1: INTRODUCTION
STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY
SCOPE OF REPORT
INTENDED AUDIENCE
INFORMATION SOURCES
ANALYST CREDENTIALS
RELATED REPORTS
BCC ONLINE SERVICES
DISCLAIMER

Chapter- 2: SUMMARY
Table Summary : GLOBAL MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES BY TYPE, THROUGH 2018
Figure Summary : GLOBAL MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES BY TYPE, 2010-2018

Chapter- 3: OVERVIEW
INDUSTRY CONCEPTS
IMPORTANCE OF THE INDUSTRY
LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF PLASTICS ADDITIVES
HISTORY OF PLASTICS AND PLASTICS ADDITIVES
DEVELOPMENT OF PLASTICS ADDITIVES
KEY MATERIAL TRENDS IN ADDITIVES
REGULATORY ISSUES
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS

Chapter- 4: TECHNOLOGY
OVERVIEW OF PLASTICS AND ITS MANUFACTURE
OVERVIEW OF THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY
MAIN CLASSIFICATION OF PLASTICS
DIFFERENT TYPES OF PLASTICS
PLASTICS ADDITIVES
DESCRIPTIONS OF PLASTICS ADDITIVES
BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS
APPLICATIONS OF PLASTICS ADDITIVES IN AUTOMOBILES
PLASTICS ADDITIVES IN OTHER TRANSPORTATION APPLICATIONS
PLASTICS IN PACKAGING
PLASTICS IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS
PLASTICS IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS APPLICATIONS
PLASTICS IN APPLIANCES
PLASTICS IN MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
PLASTICS IN MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS
PATENT ANALYSIS

Chapter- 5: GLOBAL MARKETS FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES BY TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION
IMPORTANCE OF PLASTICS AND THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY
GLOBAL PRODUCTION OF PLASTICS
GLOBAL MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES
GLOBAL MARKET FOR APPLICATIONS OF PLASTICS ADDITIVES

Chapter- 6: ASIA-PACIFIC MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES
OVERVIEW OF THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION
ASIA-PACIFIC MARKET FOR APPLICATIONS OF PLASTICS ADDITIVES
MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES IN ASIA-PACIFIC COUNTRIES
Table 74 : PRODUCTION OF PLASTICS IN ASIA-PACIFIC BY COUNTRY/REGION, THROUGH 2018
Figure 57 : PRODUCTION OF PLASTICS IN ASIA-PACIFIC BY COUNTRY/REGION, 2010-2018

Chapter- 7: INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
FACTORS AFFECTING THE PLASTICS ADDITIVES INDUSTRY
MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS AND EXPANSION IN THE ADDITIVES INDUSTRY

Chapter- 8: APPENDIX A: U.S. PATENTS
Table 128 : LIST OF PATENTS COVERING PLASTICS ADDITIVES

Chapter- 9: APPENDIX B: MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIERS
Table 129 : MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS OF PLASTICS ADDITIVES

Chapter- 10: APPENDIX C: PROFILES OF MAJOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES COMPANIES

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