Bisphenol A: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Bisphenol A in US$ Million by the following end-use segments: Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for US, Europe, China and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 31 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Bayer AG, Chang Chun Plastics Co., Ltd., Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., Kumho P&B Chemicals, Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, SABIC Innovative Plastics, and The Dow Chemical Company. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
Contents
I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONStudy reliability and reporting limitations
Disclaimers
Data interpretation & reporting level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Scanning the BPA Market
BPA Market to Witness Reduced Growth
Current & Future Analysis
Analysis by Geographic Region
Analysis by End-Use Segment
Phenol & Acetone Production & Consumption to Witness Stable Growth
Market Trends
Recession Hits Phenol Market
Efforts Undertaken by Manufacturers to Introduce Alternatives
Competitive Scenario
Table 1: Leading Players in the Global Bisphenol A Market (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Capacity for Bayer, SABIC Innovative Plastics, Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Mitsui Chemicals, Nan Ya Plastics, Dow Chemical, Mitsubishi Chemical, Kumho P&B Chemicals, Chang Chun Petrochemical, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Introduction
Synthesis
Chemical Properties of BPA
Applications
Polycarbonate Plastic
Properties of Polycarbonate Plastics
Epoxy Resins
3.BISPHENOL A SCORECARD
Sources of BPA Exposure
Food Packaging
Drinking Water
Fresh Food
Skin Absorption
Harmful Effects of BPA
Effects on Health
Casting a Shadow on Infant Health
Environmental Hazards
Research Studies Corroborate Harmful Effects of BPA
Lang Study
BPA Discharge Dependent on Temperature
BPA Leads to Arrhythmias
Other Studies
A Peek at Select BPA-Related Researches/Studies of 2009
4.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Sinopec Enters into Joint Venture with PCR Investments Japan
GACL Enters into Joint Venture with GNFC and GSFC
Arkema Selects Zyvex Performance Materials to Distribute Epoxy Resins in Europe
Sinopec and SABIC Inaugurate Industrial Complex
Shanghai Sinopec Mitsui Chemicals Establishes BPA Unit at Shanghai Chemical Industry Park
PTT Phenol (Bangkok) to Expand Phenol Capacity
Hexion Specialty Chemicals to Cease Production in BPA3 Unit
Shanghai Chlor-Alkali Chemical to Withdraw Stake from Bayer (Shanghai) Polymer
ICL Industrial Products Establishes New Subsidiary
Bayer Material Science and Ertisa Ink Agreement
Toyo-Thai Receives Contract from PTT Phenol
SABIC Acquires GE Plastics
5.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Bayer AG (Germany)
Chang Chun Plastics Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)
Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (US)
Kumho P&B Chemicals, Inc. (South Korea)
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (Japan)
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan)
Nan Ya Plastics Corporation (Taiwan)
SABIC Innovative Plastics (US)
The Dow Chemical Company (US)
6.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 2: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Bisphenol A by Geographic Region – US, Europe, China and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 3: World Historic Review for Bisphenol A by Geographic Region – US, Europe, China and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4: World 13-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Consumption for US, Europe, China and Rest of World for Years 2003, 2009 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Bisphenol A by End-Use Segment – Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins and Others Independently Analyzed with Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: World Historic Review for Bisphenol A by End-Use Segment– Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins and Others Independently Analyzed with Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7: World 13-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Consumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins and Others for Years 2003, 2009 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1.THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Overview
Outlook
FDA Approves Use of Bisphenol A
Industrial & Government Reaction
FDA Contemplates Ban on BPA Use in Food Packaging Products
Research to Study Harmful Effects of Bisphenol A
Industry Deploys Marketing Strategies to Improve BPA Image
Government Passes Bill Prohibiting BPA Usage
Ban on BPA Products in Different States
Major Events/Developments in BPA Market
Studies Prove Harmful Effects of BPA
Trade Statistics
Table 8: US Exports of 4, 4'-Isopropylidenediphenol (Bisphenol A, Diphenylolpropane) & Salts (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Country - China, Israel, Japan, Germany, Brazil, South Korea and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9: US Imports of 4, 4'-Isopropylidenediphenol (Bisphenol A, Diphenylolpropane) & Salts (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country - China, Taiwan, Netherlands, South Korea and Mexico (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
SABIC Innovative Plastics
Sunoco, Inc.
The Dow Chemical Company
B. Market Analytics
Table 10: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Bisphenol A by End-Use Segment – Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11: US Historic Review for Bisphenol A by End-Use Segment – Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12: US 13-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Annual Consumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Others for Years 2003, 2009 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2.EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Pricing Trends of BPA
Government Reaction Across Europe
Strategic Corporate Developments
Bayer AG – A Major German Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 13: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Bisphenol A Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14: European Historic Review for Bisphenol A Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3.CHINA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
China to Lead Demand for BPA
Trade Scenario to Witness Change
Table 15: Chinese 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol (Bisphenol A) & Salts Market (2006-2009): Imports & Exports Volume in Thousand Kilograms (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: Chinese 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol (Bisphenol A) & Salts Market (2006-2009): Imports & Exports Value in US$ Thousand (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Strategic Corporate Developments
Blue Star New Chemical Materials Co., Ltd. – A Major Chinese Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 17: Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Bisphenol A by End-Use Segment - Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: Chinese Historic Review for Bisphenol A by End-Use Segment – Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19: Chinese 13-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Annual Consumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins and Others for Years 2003, 2009 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4.REST OF WORLD
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Focus on Select Regions
ASIA-PACIFIC
Market Trends
Market Restraints
BPA Prices Stabilize During the Latter Part of 2009
Regulations
CANADA
Exposure to BPA
Studies Undertaken
Initiatives Undertaken by the Canadian Government
Allocation of Funds
Banning of Baby Bottles
Government to Limit Release of BPA into Environment
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
Chang Chun Plastics Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)
Kumho P&B Chemicals, Inc. (South Korea)
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (Japan)
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan)
Nan Ya Plastics Corporation (Taiwan)
Teijin Limited (Japan)
B. Market Analytics
Table 20: Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Bisphenol A Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 21: Rest of World Historic Review for Bisphenol A Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 31 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 42)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Middle East
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