Acetic Acid Market Research (China)

China's demand for acetic acid 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.

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. ACETIC ACID INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Acetic Acid 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. ACETIC ACID PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Overview
Acetic Acid Production
Acetic Acid Imports and Exports
Acetic Acid Demand

V. ACETIC ACID CONSUMPTION BY MARKET

Acetic Acid Markets Outlook
Vinyl Acetate Monomer
Vinyl Acetate Monomer Market Trends
Acetic Acid Consumption in Vinyl Acetate Monomer
Acetic Acid Esters
Acetic Acid Esters Market Trends
Acetic Acid Consumption in Acetic Acid Esters
Terephthalic Acid
Terephthalic Acid Market Trends
Acetic Acid Consumption in Terephthalic Acid
Acetic Anhydride
Acetic Anhydride Market Trends
Acetic Acid Consumption in Acetic Anhydride
Other Acetic Acid Markets

VI. MARKET ENTRY CHANNELS

Distribution System in China
China's Distribution System
Acetic Acid Distribution Channels
Transportation and Freight Infrastructure
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

VII. ACETIC ACID PRODUCER DIRECTORY

Acetic Acid Producer Profiles
Distributors and Trading Companies
Research Institutions and Associations
Major End-Users

LIST OF TABLES

I. INTRODUCTION

Economic Outlook Summary
Acetic Acid 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. ACETIC ACID INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Acetic Acid Industry Capacity
Major Producer Facility Locations
Major Acetic Acid Producer Output and Capacities
Market Share of Key Producers
Major End-Users
Major Foreign Investments

IV. ACETIC ACID PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Acetic Acid Production
Acetic Acid Imports and Exports
Acetic Acid Demand

V. ACETIC ACID CONSUMPTION BY MARKET

Total Acetic Acid Consumption by Market
Vinyl Acetate Monomer Market Trends
Acetic Acid Consumption in Vinyl Acetate Monomer
Acetic Acid Esters Market Trends
Acetic Acid Consumption in Acetic Acid Esters
Terephthalic Acid Market Trends
Acetic Acid Consumption in Terephthalic Acid
Acetic Anhydride Market Trends
Acetic Acid Consumption in Acetic Anhydride
Other Acetic Acid Markets

LIST OF CHARTS

Acetic Acid Production and Demand Summary
China's GDP and Industrial Output
Industrial Output by Ownership
Foreign Investments and Loans
China's Imports and Exports
Acetic Acid Capacity in China
Acetic Acid Capacity, Output and Demand
Acetic Acid Production
Acetic Acid Exports and Imports
Acetic Acid Demand by Market in 2004