Flooring Market Research (China)

China's demand for flooring 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 (1996, 2001 and 2006) and long-term forecasts throught 2011 and 2016 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
Foreign Investment
Foreign Trade
Financial and Tax Regulations
Banking System and Regulations
Foreign Exchange
Taxes, Tariff and Custom Duties

III. FLOORING INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Flooring Industry Capacity
Major Producer Facility Locations
Hardwood Flooring
Plastic Flooring
Ceramic Flooring
Carpets and Rugs
Paints and Coatings
Major Producer Output and Capacity
Hardwood Flooring
Plastic Flooring
Ceramic Flooring
Carpets and Rugs
Paints and Coatings
Market Share of Key Producers
Potential Entrants
Major Foreign Investments
Technology Development

IV. FLOORING PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Overview
Flooring Raw Materials Consumption
Wood
Plastics
Ceramics
Flooring Production and Demand
Hardwood Flooring
Plastic Flooring
Ceramic Flooring
Carpets and Rugs
Paints and Coatings
Flooring Imports and Exports
Pricing Trends

V. FLOORING CONSUMPTION BY MARKET

Flooring Markets Outlook Overview
Construction Market Outlook
Residential Building Market Trends
Flooring Consumption in Residential Construction Markets
Hardwood Flooring Demand
Plastic Flooring Demand
Ceramic Flooring Demand
Carpets and Rugs
Paints and Coatings Demand
Commercial Building Market Trends
Flooring Consumption in Commercial Construction Markets
Hardwood Flooring Demand
Plastic Flooring Demand
Ceramic Flooring Demand
Carpets and Rugs
Paints and Coatings Demand

VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES

Distribution System in China
China's Distribution System
Flooring 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 Governments

VII. FLOORING PRODUCER DIRECTORY

Flooring Producer Profiles
Distributors and Trading Companies
Research Institutions and Associations

LIST OF TABLES

I. INTRODUCTION

Economic Outlook Summary
Flooring Supply and Demand Summary

II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Key Economic Indicators
Industrial Output
Population and Labor Force Trends
Foreign Investment and Loans
Foreign Trade

III. FLOORING INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Flooring Industry Capacity
Major Producer Facility Locations
Major Flooring Producer Output and Capacities
Market Share of Key Producers
Major Foreign Investments

IV. FLOORING PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Total Flooring Production and Demand
Wood
Wood Demand by Market
Plastics
Ceramics
Hardwood Flooring
Plastic Flooring
Ceramic Flooring
Carpets and Rugs
Paints and Coatings
Flooring Imports and Exports

V. FLOORING CONSUMPTION BY MARKET

Flooring Markets Outlook Overview
Building Construction Output
Residential Building Market Trends
Hardwood Flooring Consumption in Residential Construction Markets
Plastic Flooring Consumption in Residential Construction Markets
Ceramic Flooring Consumption in Residential Construction Markets
Carpet & Rugs Consumption in Residential Construction Markets
Paints & Coatings Consumption in Residential Construction Markets
Commercial Building Market Trends
Hardwood Flooring Consumption in Commercial Construction Markets
Plastic Flooring Consumption in Commercial Construction Markets
Ceramic Flooring Consumption in Commercial Construction Markets
Carpets & Rugs Consumption in Commercial Construction Markets
Paints & Coatings Consumption in Commercial Construction Markets

LIST OF CHARTS

Flooring Production and Demand Summary
China's GDP and Industrial Output
Industrial Output by Ownership
China's Imports and Exports
Key Commodity Exports from China
Key Commodity Imports into China
Flooring Capacity in China
Flooring Production