Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane): Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Thousand Tons by the following end-use segments - Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging, and Others (includes Textiles and Tanks). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 40 companies including many key and niche players such as BASF AG, BASF Polyurethanes GmbH, Baxenden Chemicals Ltd., Bayer AG, British Vita Unlimited, The Dow Chemical Company, FXI - Foamex Innovations, Huntsman Polyurethanes, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Recticel, and Woodbridge Foam Corporation. 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
1.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONSStudy Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Furniture/Bedding
Automotive
Construction
Appliances
Recreational Equipment
Packaging
Others
2.MARKET OVERVIEW
Global Foamed Plastics Market – Overview
Table 1: Global Foamed Plastics Market by Segment (2010E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Demand (Value) for Urethanes, Polystyrene, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Polyurethane Industry – An Overview
Recession and the PU Foams Market
Current and Future Analysis
Rigid and Flexible Foams
Raw Material – Insight into Trends & Demand Scenario
TDI Market
MDI Market
Producers Focus on Capacity Buildup
Pricing Scenario
3.MARKET DYNAMICS
Greater Emphasis on “Greener” Products
Polyurethane (PU) Finds Increasing Applications in Automobile Industry
Application Trends
Special Properties of Thermoplastic Elastomers Drive Growth in the PU Market
PU Popularity in Coatings Industry - Credit Goes to Versatility
Major Benefits of PUs
Major Markets
PU Usage in Furniture Markets
Advancements in PU Technology – Facilitating Flexible Usage in CASE Applications
New PU Products to Meet Market Standards
4.COMPETITION
Big Four Rule the Roost
Table 2: Leading Players in the World Polyurethane Market (2010E): Percentage Breakdown by Capacity for Dow, Bayer, BASF, Huntsman, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 3: Leading Players in the Global MDI Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Capacity for Bayer, BASF, Dow, Huntsman, Yantai and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Production Process
Raw Materials
Various Forms of Polyurethane
Thermoplastic Polyurethane
Elastomeric Polyurethane Rim Systems
Composite Polyurethane Rim Systems
Structural Foam Polyurethane Rim Systems
Solid Polyurethane Rim Systems
Elastomeric and Structural Polyurethane Spray Systems
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF)
Polyurethane Systems For Resin Transfer Molding
Polyurethane Prepolymers For Cast Elastomers
Major End Use Applications
Case Applications
Sealants
Adhesives
Furniture/Bedding
Automobiles
Construction
Appliances
Recreational Equipment
Packaging
Miscellaneous
6.ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
The Polypropylene Switch
Recycling
7.PRODUCT LAUNCHES
Momentive Launches Range of Polyurethane Foam Products
The Woodbridge Group Launches GreenLite™ Automotive Foam
The Woodbridge Group Launches Automotive Headliner Solutions
Cereplast Unveils Bio-Based Foamable Resin
CertainTeed Unveils CertaSpray™ Foam Insulation
Bayer MaterialScience Introduces Medical-Grade Thermoplastic Polyurethanes
Sartomer Rolls Out 7840 TPU
Foamex International Launches Aquazone® WD
Huntsman Launches Soft TPUs
Woodbridge Group Launches BioFoam Green Polyurethane Foams
The Woodbridge Group Unveils ComfortSense Textured Surface Technology
The Woodbridge Group Unveils CargoSMART and CargoTUF
The Woodbridge Group Launches BioFoam Seat Cushioning
Bayer Develops News Technology for Rigid Polyurethane Production
Bayer MaterialScience Unveils Baycusan®
Noveon Launches LOI Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Thermoplastic Polyurethane
Bayer MaterialScience Launches Polyurethane Raw Materials
Bayer Launches New Thermoplastic Polyurethane for Molded Skins
Lubrizol Launches New Grade of Estane Thermoplastic Polyurethane
Huntsman to Add Two Products to the AVALON® Range
Foamex Launches Flexible Polyurethane Foam, Reflex® Natural™
8.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Rogers Acquires SK Utis
Inoac Takes Over Crest Foam Industries
Huntsman Opens Systems House in Russia
Lubrizol Takes Over Dow Chemical's Thermoplastic Polyurethane Business
Asahi Glass Merges with Asahi-Penn Chemical and Asahi Glass Urethane
Advanced Medical Solutions Acquires Corpora
UFP Technologies Takes Over E.N. Murray
NV Recticel Acquires Minority Stake in Wenfom AS
9.CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST- A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
BaySystems North America Secures ICC Evaluation Service Certification
Alexandria Extrusion Company Invests in Alexandria Plastics
Zotefoams Buys Minority Interest in MuCell Extrusion
Deep Down Takes Over Flotation Technologies
Lubrizol Acquires SK Chemicals’ Polyurethane and Polymer Business
Bayer Material Science Opens Production Facility
The Dow Chemical Opens New System Formulation Laboratory
Dow Polyurethanes Expands Polyols Plant
Bayer Material Sciences Opens Polyurethane Systems House
Dow Chemical to Expand Polyurethane Facility
BASF Takes Over Polyurethane Specialties Business from Recticel
BASF to Set Up Plant for Manufacturing Automotive Spring Aids
BASF Sets Up Two System Houses in Slovakia and Poland
Kanoo Group and Elastogran Form Joint Venture to Set Up Polyurethane System House
Chemtura Takes Over Baxenden Chemicals
Bayer MaterialScience Opens Polyurethane Systems House in China
Bayer MaterialScience Partners with Sysprotex GmbH
Bayer MaterialScience to Form Joint Venture with Baule
Bayer Takes Over Resina Chemie
Foamex International Establishes Fabrication and Distribution Branch in New Mexico
Huntsman and PUR-Systems GmbH Form Joint Venture
Huntsman Establishes New Thermoplastic Polyurethanes Production Line
Brenntag Takes Over Chemical Distribution Assets from Inquimex S.A.C.I
Michelman Takes Over Hydrosize Technologies
UFP Technologies Takes Over Stephenson & Lawyer
Bayer MaterialScience Takes Over Polyurethanes Business of Dr. D.A. Delis AG
Mitsui Chemicals to Merge with Subsidiary
Sika Takes Over Industrial and Commercial Polymer Flooring Business of Valspar
Harita Seating Systems Takes Over Polyflex
Sika Takes Over Polymer Flooring Business of ICS Garland
Koninklijke Takes Over Soluol
OMNOVA Acquires Stake in CG-OMNOVA and Beston OMNOVA Plastics
Dow to Take Over Edulan
Dow Buys Wolff Walsrode
Dow Polyurethanes Acquires Hyperlast
Bayer MaterialScience Acquires Ure-Tech
Aker Kvaerner Acquires Majority Stake in Phoenix Polymers
RECTICEL Acquires Espe Oy and Ewona OY from Finlayson
Polymer Chemical Merges with Elastogran Group
Huntsman and NMG Enter into a Joint Venture
Standard Carpets and Dow Enter into a Partnership
Proseat Collaborates with Foamline in Russia
BASF Sets Up New Polyurethane Specialty Facility
Dow Polyurethanes Expands Plant Capacities
Dow Spreads Out its Operations in Cairo
Bayer MaterialScience Opens BaySystems India
10.FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
BASF AG (Germany)
BASF Polyurethanes GmbH (Germany)
Baxenden Chemicals Ltd (UK)
Bayer AG (Germany)
British Vita Unlimited (UK)
The Dow Chemical Company (USA)
FXI - Foamex Innovations (USA)
Huntsman Polyurethanes (Belgium)
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan)
Recticel S.A (Belgium)
Woodbridge Foam Corporation (Canada)
11.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 4: World Recent Past Current & Future Market Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: World Historic Market Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Furniture/Bedding Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8: World Historic Market Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Furniture/Bedding Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9: World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Furniture/ Bedding Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Automotive Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11: World Historic Market Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Automotive Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America & Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12: World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Automotive Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Construction Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14: World Historic Market Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Construction Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America & Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15: World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Construction Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Electrical Appliances Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 17: World Historic Market Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Electrical Appliances Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Electrical Appliances Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Recreational Equipment Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20: World Historic Market Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Recreational Equipment Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), South America & Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 21: World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Recreational Equipment Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Packaging Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23: World Historic Market Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Packaging Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America & Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 24: World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Packaging Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Other Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26: World Historic Market Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Other Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27: World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Other Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
12.UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Recession Slows Down Growth
Expanding Application Areas for Polyurethane Foam
Rigid & Flexible Polyurethane Foam
Foamed Plastic Demand – Set for Growth
Table 28: US Foamed Plastics Market by Segment (2012P): Percentage Share Breakdown of Demand (Volume) for Foamed Urethane, Foamed Polystyrene, Foamed Vinyl, Foamed Engineering Plastics, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Foam Plastic Market Moving Towards Green Products
Growth Trends by End-use Sector
Construction
Plastic- A Key Energy Conserver
Household Products
Transportation Equipment
Furniture & Bedding
Insulation
Prospects in PU-Coated Fabrics Market
B. Market Analytics
Table 29: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 30: US Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31: US 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13.CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Impact of Recession on Polyurethane Industry
Increased Focus on Sustainable Products
Production Overview
B. Market Analytics
Table 32: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 33: Canadian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 34: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14.JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Polyurethane Foam: Production Overview
Table 35: Polyurethane Foam Market in Japan (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production for Flexible PU Foam and Rigid PU Foam
Raw Material
TDI Segment
Exports Dominate Market
MDI Segment
Table 36: Leading MDI Manufacturers in Japan (2009): Breakdown by Output Capacity for Nippon Polyurethane Industry, Sumika Bayer Urethane, and Mitsui Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Polyol Segment
Table 37: Leading Manufacturers of Polypropylene Glycol in Japan (2009): Breakdown by Production Capacity (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 38: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 39: Japanese Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging & Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging & Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15.EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
PU Applications in Automobile Industry
B. Market Analytics
Table 41: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 42: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 43: European Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 44: European Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 45: European 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 46: European 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15A.FRANCE
Market Analysis
Table 47: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 48: French Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 49: French 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging & Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15B.GERMANY
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Foamed Plastics Market Prospects
B. Market Analytics
Table 50: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 51: German Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 52: German 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15C.ITALY
Market Analysis
Table 53: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 54: Italian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 55: Italian 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15D.THE UNITED KINGDOM
Market Analysis
Table 56: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 57: UK Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 58: UK 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15E.SPAIN
Market Analysis
Table 59: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 60: Spanish Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 61: Spanish 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15F.RUSSIA
Market Analysis
Table 62: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 63: Russian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 64: Russian 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15G.REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Polyurethane Market in Turkey
B. Market Analytics
Table 65: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 66: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 67: Rest of Europe 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16.ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Asia-Pacific: Strong Growth Potential
B. Market Analytics
Table 68: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region for China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 69: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 70: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region for China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 71: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 72: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 73: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16A.CHINA
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Recession & Polyurethane Industry
Polyurethane Industry – Influenced by Economic Trends
Insulation Market Witnessing Growth
Steady GDP Growth and Improving Living Standards Drive PU Growth
Energy Conservation Initiatives in Construction Sector – A Key Demand Driver
Automobile Sector: Potential for PU Materials
Deterrents in Polyurethane Development
B. Market Analytics
Table 74: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 75: Chinese Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 76: Chinese 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16B.INDIA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Table 77: Indian Polyurethane Market by End Segment (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Flexible Foam, Rigid Foam, Coatings, Elastomers, and Adhesives & Sealants (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 78: Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 79: Indian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 80: Indian 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16C.REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
Market Analysis
Table 81: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 82: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 83: Rest of Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging, and Others Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
17.SOUTH AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Lucrative Market for Suppliers and Producers
Brazil and Mexico Grab Largest Market Slice
Table 84: South American Polyurethane Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown by Production for Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Columbia, Venezuela, and Rest of South America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 85: South America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region for Brazil, Mexico and Rest of South America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 86: South America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 87: South America Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region for Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of South America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 88: South America Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 89: South America 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of South America Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 90: South American 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
17A.BRAZIL
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Brazil - The Largest and Rapidly Growing South American Market
B. Market Analytics
Table 91: Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 92: Brazilian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 93: Brazilian 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
17B.MEXICO
Market Analysis
Table 94: Mexican Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 95: Mexican Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 96: Mexican 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging & Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
17C.REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
Market Analysis
Table 97: Rest of South America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 98: Rest of South America Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 99: Rest of South America 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
18.REST OF WORLD
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Middle East Polyurethane Market – Future Beckons
B. Market Analytics
Table 100: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 101: Rest of World Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 102: Rest of World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
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