Catalysts Market Research (China)

China's demand for catalysts 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 (1995, 2000 and 2005) and long-term forecasts through 2010 and 2015 are presented. Major producers in China are profiled. Top Chinese catalyst producers are listed in the producer directory section.

This report examines China's macroeconomic trends, investment environment, catalyst industry structure and capacity, production and demand, end-use market consumption trends, distribution channels and principal industry participants. Long-term forecasts for major catalyst production and demand are included. Key producers are profiled. Top Chinese catalyst producers are listed in the producer directory section.

Most primary and secondary research was done in China in order to access up-to-date government regulations, market information and industry data. Data were collected from the Chinese government publications, Chinese language newspapers and magazines, Chinese chemical industry associations (including Chinese plastic industry associations, local governments' chemical industry bureaus), plastic industry publications, and our in-house databases.

Interviews were conducted with Chinese industry experts, university professors, and catalyst producers in China.

Historical data include 1995, 2000 and 2005. Longterm development trends are projected to the years 2010 and 2015. Economic models and quantitative methods are applied in this report to project market demand and industry trends. Metric system is used and values are presented in either yuan (RMB, current price) and/or US dollars. Exchange rate for 2005 is based on the annual average rate (8.1 yuan per US dollar). The word "demand" is used interchangeably with "consumption". Totals may not add due to rounding.

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION

Report Scope and Methodology
Executive Summary

II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Economic Outlook
Key Economic Indicators
Population
Industrial Output
Foreign Investment
Foreign Trade
Financial and Tax Regulations
Banking System and Regulations
Foreign Exchange
Taxation on Foreign-Funded Enterprises

III. CATALYSTS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Catalysts 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. CATALYSTS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Overview
Catalysts Materials Supply
Base Metals
Peroxides
Molecule Sieves
Heavy Metals and Their Compounds
Other Catalyst Materials
Catalysts Production and Demand
Reforming Catalysts Production and Demand
Alkylating Catalysts Production and Demand
Oxidation Catalysts
Ammonia Synthesis Catalysts Production and Demand
Polymerization Catalysts Production and Demand
Cracking Catalysts Production and Demand
Hydrogenation Catalysts
Dehydrogenation Catalysts
CO Shift Catalysts
Other Catalysts
Catalysts Imports and Exports
Pricing Trends

V. CATALYSTS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET

Catalyst Markets Outlook Overview
Petrochemical Industry
Petrochemical Market Outlook
Catalysts Consumption in Petrochemical Processing
Oil Refining
Petroleum Exploration and Production
Oil Refinery Outlook
Catalysts Consumption in Petroleum Refining
Fertilizer Production
Ammonia Synthesis Outlook
Fertilizer Production Outlook
Catalysts Consumption in Fertilizers
Other Markets

VI. MARKET ENTRY CHANNELS

Distribution System in China
China's Distribution System
Catalysts 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 Government

VII. CATALYSTS PRODUCER DIRECTORY

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

LIST OF TABLES

I. INTRODUCTION

Economic Outlook Summary
Catalysts Supply and Demand Summary

II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Key Economic Indicators
Population and Labor Force Trends
Industrial Output
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. CATALYSTS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

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

IV. CATALYSTS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Base Metals
Peroxides
Molecule Sieves
Heavy Metals and Their Compounds
Other Catalyst Materials
Catalysts Production and Demand
Reforming Catalysts Production and Demand
Alkylating Catalysts Production and Demand
Oxidation Catalysts
Ammonia Synthesis Catalysts Production and Demand
Polymerization Catalysts Production and Demand
Cracking Catalysts Production and Demand
Hydrogenation Catalysts
Dehydrogenation Catalysts
CO Shift Catalysts
Other Catalysts
Catalysts Imports and Exports

V. CATALYSTS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET

Total Catalysts Consumption by Market
Petrochemical Production and Demand
Catalysts Consumption in Petrochemical Processing
Crude Oil Industry Outlook
Crude Oil Refinery Production and Demand
Catalysts Consumption in Oil Refining
Ammonia Production
Fertilizer Production and Demand
Catalysts Consumption in Fertilizer
Catalysts Consumption in Other Markets

LIST OF CHARTS

Catalysts Production and Demand Summary
China's GDP and Industrial Output
Population Trends
Industrial Output by Ownership
Foreign Investments and Loans
China's Imports and Exports
Key Commodity Exports from China
Key Commodity Imports into China
Catalysts Production
Catalysts Demand by Market in 2010