Natural & Synthetic Waxes: Market Research Report
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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Natural & Synthetic Waxes in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Natural Waxes, Petroleum & Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America.
Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015.
Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.
The report profiles 150 companies including many key and niche players such as BASF SE, SINOPEC Beijing Yanshan Company, Blended Waxes, Inc., Chemtura Corp, CITGO Petroleum Corp., Clariant AG, ExxonMobil Corp., Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc., Koster Keunen Holland BV, Lubrizol Corporation, Marcus Oil & Chemical, Micro Powders Inc., Paramelt BV, Petroferm Inc., Romonta GmbH, Strahl & Pitsch Inc., TH.C.TROMM GmbH, and The International Group Inc.
Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America.
Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015.
Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.
The report profiles 150 companies including many key and niche players such as BASF SE, SINOPEC Beijing Yanshan Company, Blended Waxes, Inc., Chemtura Corp, CITGO Petroleum Corp., Clariant AG, ExxonMobil Corp., Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc., Koster Keunen Holland BV, Lubrizol Corporation, Marcus Oil & Chemical, Micro Powders Inc., Paramelt BV, Petroferm Inc., Romonta GmbH, Strahl & Pitsch Inc., TH.C.TROMM GmbH, and The International Group Inc.
Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
1.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Natural Waxes
Petroleum and Mineral Waxes
Synthetic Waxes
2.GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
Wax Market Experiences Troubled Economic Times
Outlook Soft on Waxes, Market Rallies on a Positive Note
Petroleum Wax Continues to Dominate
Environment Conscious Consumer Spurs Natural Waxes Demand
Fischer-Tropsch and Paraffin Wax Markets Typified by Tightened Supply
Candles Remain Predominant Application
Gas-To-Liquid (GTL) to Reshape Wax Market
The United States Dominates the Global Wax Market
Developing Economies in the Spotlight
China Emerges as a Leading Supplier
Western Group I Refineries Under Threat
GTL to the Rescue
3.MARKET TRENDS AND ISSUES
Declining Mineral-based Wax Supplies Spur Growth in Substitutes
Advances in Polymer Technology to Boost Market Growth
Consolidation Whittles Down Number of Market Players
Demographics Impact Key Market Sectors Such as Cosmetics
Specialty Wax Blends – Growing Popularity
Changing Significance of Petroleum Wax
Niche Applications Support Faltering Candelilla Wax Market
Crop Protection – A Promising End-Use Area for Waxes
4.GAS TO-LIQUID TECHNOLOGY: A GLOBAL SCENARIO
GTL – Basic Facts
Production of Syncrude
An Era of Heightened Efficiency May Be Dawning
Ultra-Clean Burning Fuel Sparks Interest in GTL Plants
GTL Proliferation Prompts Refiners to Integrate Backward
Low Entry Barriers and High Margins Attract Investments in GTL Plants
GTL Based Lubricant Base Oils Pose Competition to Group III and IV products
An Eye to the Future
Focus on Select GTL Players
Statoil Hydro
Rentech
Exxon
Syntroleum Corporation
5.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Introduction
Characteristics and Properties
Important Physico-Chemical Properties of Wax
Product Categories
Natural Waxes
Animal and Insect Waxes
Beeswax
Beeswax - Product Highlights
Application Areas
Cosmetics
Medicine
Candles
Metal Castings and Modeling
Food Processing
Textiles
Printing
Others
Spermaceti
Lanolin
Others
Shellac
Chinese Insect Wax
Vegetable Waxes
Carnauba
Carnauba Wax - Product Highlights
Ouricouri Wax
Bayberry
Rice-Bran Wax
Jasmine Wax
Jasmine Wax - Product Highlights
Candelilla Wax
Candelilla Wax - Product Highlights
Jojoba Wax
Japan Wax
Soybean Wax
Others
Orange Wax
Esparto
Sugarcane Wax
Castor Wax
New Waxes
Mineral Waxes (Excluding Petroleum Wax)
Ozokerite
Ozokerite - Product Highlights
Montan Wax
Clariant Process to Produce Montan Wax
Peat Wax
Petroleum Waxes
Paraffin Wax
Market Scenario
Slack Wax
Microcrystalline Wax
Microcrystalline and Paraffin Waxes – Comparative Analysis
Petrolatum
Synthetic Waxes
Polymer Waxes
Polyethylene Waxes
Copolymer Waxes
Fischer-Tropsch Waxes
Others
Hydrocarbon Waxes
Substituted Amide Waxes
Polymerized a-Olefins
Chemically Modified Waxes
6.END-USE ANALYSIS
Candles
Electrical
Food
Matches and Pyrotechnics
Rubber
Adhesives
Paper
Coatings and Inks
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Lipsticks
Cold Creams
Cosmetic Cream Bases
Pharmaceutical and Dental Preparations
Household and Automotive Polishes
Shoe Polishes
Furniture Polishes
Automobile Polishes
Floor Polishes
Investment Casting
Others
Construction
Textiles
Surface Protection
Mold Release Agents/Corrosion Inhibitors
Powder Coating
Crayon
Cardboard
Foundry
Agriculture
Cable Compounding
Petroleum Jelly
Polymer Additives
Sealing Technology
Rope Dressings
7.PRODUCT LAUNCHES
Lubrizol Launches Carbocure Wax Dispersions and Additives
Dow Corning Rolls Out New HY-3050 Soy Wax
Dow Corning Introduces New HY-3051 Soy Wax Blend
Heatbath Launches Durawax
Tego Rolls Out Tego Vestowax X 4118 and SH 112 Waxes
Giorgio Armani Unveils Lip Wax Compact Lipstick
8.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Paramelt Takes Over Argueso
SSI Integrates Caromex Wax Division
MUNZING Acquires L. P. Bader
Westlake Partners with ChemPoint
Sasol Wax Acquires Controlling Stake in Luxco Wax
Honeywell International Signs Supply Agreement with Gong Myoung
Cargill Refined Oils Europe Forms Alliance with Elevance Renewable Sciences
BASF Express Plans to Enhance Wax Production Capacity
Pertamina Closes Slack Wax Unit in Indonesia
ALTANA Acquires Dick Peters
3M ACQUIRES MEGUIAR'S
Dow Corning Signs Agreements with Elevance Renewable Sciences
BASF Transforms Into European Company
Rentech Enters into Alliance with UOP
9.CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Pegasus Capital Group Sells Calwax
Sasol Wax International Sells Stake in Paramelt RMC
Promethean Voiced Plans to Acquire Fragrance Dynamics
US Energy Initiatives Acquires GreenTree Spray Technologies
H&R Wasag AG Acquires Wax Emulsions Unit of ExxonMobil
Sasol Wax to Double Production
Hexion Specialty Chemicals Acquires Rohm and Haas’ Wax Compounds Business
Avalon Oil and Gas Snaps Up Ultrasonic Mitigation Technologies
Shell and Qatar Petroleum Commence GTL Project in Qatar
10.FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
BASF SE (Germany)
SINOPEC Beijing Yanshan Company (China)
Blended Waxes, Inc. (US)
Chemtura Corp. (US)
CITGO Petroleum Corp. (US)
Clariant AG (Switzerland)
ExxonMobil Corp. (US)
Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (US)
Koster Keunen Holland BV (Netherlands)
Lubrizol Corp. (US)
Marcus Oil & Chemical (US)
Micro Powders, Inc. (US)
Paramelt BV (Netherlands)
Petroferm, Inc. (US)
Romonta GmbH (Germany)
Strahl & Pitsch, Inc. (US)
TH.C. TROMM GmbH (Germany)
The International Group, Inc. (Canada)
11.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
12.THE UNITED STATES
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Wax Market to Recuperate Post Recession
Synthetic Waxes to Fuel Growth
Vegetable Oil-Based Wax Steps In As Petroleum Wax Reserves Dwindle
Soy Candles Gain Momentum
A Highly Concentrated Market
Supply, Import and Export Scenario in the Recent Past
Major Wax Suppliers to the US
Petroleum & Mineral Waxes Market
Tight Supply for Petroleum Waxes
Positive Growth Opportunities in Cosmetics
Increasing Use in Smaller Niche Markets to Stimulate Gains
Increasing Use of Petroleum Wax Blends for Value-Added Applications
Petrolatum Demand on the Rise
Escalating Oil Prices Adversely Affect Scented Candles
Montan Wax Demand Steady Due to Higher Use in Specialized Applications
Natural Waxes Market
Steady Value Growth Forecast
Market Driven by Consumer Preference for ‘Natural’ Cosmetics
Demand Scenario
Lanolin Regulations – A Potential Selling Point
End-Use Analysis
Industrial Markets
Industrial Markets – the Largest End-Use Sector
Widespread Use of Commodity Type Waxes in Traditional Applications To Continue
Consumer Markets
Consumer Markets to Expand
Candle Industry to Stimulate Growth
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
13.CANADA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
14.JAPAN
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
15.EUROPE
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
Beeswax Market
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
15A.FRANCE
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
B. Market analytics
15B.GERMANY
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
15C. ITALY
Market Analysis
Overview and Outlook
15D.THE UNITED KINGDOM
Market Analysis
Overview and Outlook
15E.SPAIN
Market Analysis
Overview and Outlook
15F.RUSSIA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
Russian Government Raises Import Custom Duties
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
15G.REST OF EUROPE
Market Analysis
Overview and Outlook
16.ASIA-PACIFIC
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
Petroleum Wax Market
Focus on Chinese Market
Leading Global Wax Supplier
Leading Supplier of Finished Waxes
Specialty Waxes Market In China
Chinese Paraffin Wax Market
Microcrystalline Wax Market in China
India
Australia
Beeswax Trade Scenario
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
17.THE MIDDLE EAST
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
Qatar
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
18.LATIN AMERICA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
Petroleum Wax Market –A Brief Sketch
Focus on Brazilian Market
Carnauba Wax
Competitive Scenario in Floor Waxes Market – Historic Review
Focus on Mexican Market
Candelilla Wax Market in Mexico
Multiceras S.A. de C.V. – A Key Mexican Player
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Total Companies Profiled: 150 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 171)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Middle East
Latin America
Africa
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Natural Waxes
Petroleum and Mineral Waxes
Synthetic Waxes
2.GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
Wax Market Experiences Troubled Economic Times
Outlook Soft on Waxes, Market Rallies on a Positive Note
Petroleum Wax Continues to Dominate
Environment Conscious Consumer Spurs Natural Waxes Demand
Fischer-Tropsch and Paraffin Wax Markets Typified by Tightened Supply
Candles Remain Predominant Application
Table 1. World Market for Wax (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use Application for Candles, Board Sizing, Packaging, Hotmelts and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Gas-To-Liquid (GTL) to Reshape Wax Market
Table 2. GTL/Group III Capacity of Leading Global Players in 2000 – A Historic Review
The United States Dominates the Global Wax Market
Developing Economies in the Spotlight
Table 3. World Market for Natural and Synthetic Waxes (2007 -2015): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth – Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, US, Canada, Middle East, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
China Emerges as a Leading Supplier
Western Group I Refineries Under Threat
GTL to the Rescue
3.MARKET TRENDS AND ISSUES
Declining Mineral-based Wax Supplies Spur Growth in Substitutes
Advances in Polymer Technology to Boost Market Growth
Consolidation Whittles Down Number of Market Players
Demographics Impact Key Market Sectors Such as Cosmetics
Specialty Wax Blends – Growing Popularity
Changing Significance of Petroleum Wax
Niche Applications Support Faltering Candelilla Wax Market
Crop Protection – A Promising End-Use Area for Waxes
4.GAS TO-LIQUID TECHNOLOGY: A GLOBAL SCENARIO
GTL – Basic Facts
Production of Syncrude
An Era of Heightened Efficiency May Be Dawning
Ultra-Clean Burning Fuel Sparks Interest in GTL Plants
GTL Proliferation Prompts Refiners to Integrate Backward
Low Entry Barriers and High Margins Attract Investments in GTL Plants
GTL Based Lubricant Base Oils Pose Competition to Group III and IV products
An Eye to the Future
Focus on Select GTL Players
Statoil Hydro
Rentech
Exxon
Syntroleum Corporation
5.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Introduction
Table 4. Worldwide Market for Natural and Synthetic Waxes (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for North America, Asia (Including Japan), Europe, Latin America, and Middle East (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Characteristics and Properties
Important Physico-Chemical Properties of Wax
Product Categories
Natural Waxes
Animal and Insect Waxes
Beeswax
Beeswax - Product Highlights
Application Areas
Cosmetics
Medicine
Candles
Metal Castings and Modeling
Food Processing
Textiles
Printing
Others
Spermaceti
Lanolin
Others
Shellac
Chinese Insect Wax
Vegetable Waxes
Carnauba
Carnauba Wax - Product Highlights
Ouricouri Wax
Bayberry
Rice-Bran Wax
Jasmine Wax
Jasmine Wax - Product Highlights
Candelilla Wax
Candelilla Wax - Product Highlights
Jojoba Wax
Japan Wax
Soybean Wax
Others
Orange Wax
Esparto
Sugarcane Wax
Castor Wax
New Waxes
Mineral Waxes (Excluding Petroleum Wax)
Ozokerite
Ozokerite - Product Highlights
Montan Wax
Clariant Process to Produce Montan Wax
Peat Wax
Petroleum Waxes
Paraffin Wax
Market Scenario
Table 5. World Market for Paraffin Wax (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use Application for Candles, Packaging, Board Sizing, Hotmelts & Firelogs and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Slack Wax
Microcrystalline Wax
Microcrystalline and Paraffin Waxes – Comparative Analysis
Petrolatum
Synthetic Waxes
Polymer Waxes
Polyethylene Waxes
Copolymer Waxes
Table 6. World Market for Copolymer Waxes (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use for Adhesives, Coatings & Inks, Plastics & Rubber and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Fischer-Tropsch Waxes
Others
Hydrocarbon Waxes
Substituted Amide Waxes
Polymerized a-Olefins
Chemically Modified Waxes
6.END-USE ANALYSIS
Candles
Table 7. World Candle Wax Market: Consumption Estimates/Projections for the Years 2001 through 2010 in Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Electrical
Food
Matches and Pyrotechnics
Rubber
Adhesives
Paper
Coatings and Inks
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Lipsticks
Cold Creams
Cosmetic Cream Bases
Pharmaceutical and Dental Preparations
Household and Automotive Polishes
Shoe Polishes
Furniture Polishes
Automobile Polishes
Floor Polishes
Investment Casting
Others
Construction
Textiles
Surface Protection
Mold Release Agents/Corrosion Inhibitors
Powder Coating
Crayon
Cardboard
Foundry
Agriculture
Cable Compounding
Petroleum Jelly
Polymer Additives
Sealing Technology
Rope Dressings
7.PRODUCT LAUNCHES
Lubrizol Launches Carbocure Wax Dispersions and Additives
Dow Corning Rolls Out New HY-3050 Soy Wax
Dow Corning Introduces New HY-3051 Soy Wax Blend
Heatbath Launches Durawax
Tego Rolls Out Tego Vestowax X 4118 and SH 112 Waxes
Giorgio Armani Unveils Lip Wax Compact Lipstick
8.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Paramelt Takes Over Argueso
SSI Integrates Caromex Wax Division
MUNZING Acquires L. P. Bader
Westlake Partners with ChemPoint
Sasol Wax Acquires Controlling Stake in Luxco Wax
Honeywell International Signs Supply Agreement with Gong Myoung
Cargill Refined Oils Europe Forms Alliance with Elevance Renewable Sciences
BASF Express Plans to Enhance Wax Production Capacity
Pertamina Closes Slack Wax Unit in Indonesia
ALTANA Acquires Dick Peters
3M ACQUIRES MEGUIAR'S
Dow Corning Signs Agreements with Elevance Renewable Sciences
BASF Transforms Into European Company
Rentech Enters into Alliance with UOP
9.CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Pegasus Capital Group Sells Calwax
Sasol Wax International Sells Stake in Paramelt RMC
Promethean Voiced Plans to Acquire Fragrance Dynamics
US Energy Initiatives Acquires GreenTree Spray Technologies
H&R Wasag AG Acquires Wax Emulsions Unit of ExxonMobil
Sasol Wax to Double Production
Hexion Specialty Chemicals Acquires Rohm and Haas’ Wax Compounds Business
Avalon Oil and Gas Snaps Up Ultrasonic Mitigation Technologies
Shell and Qatar Petroleum Commence GTL Project in Qatar
10.FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
BASF SE (Germany)
SINOPEC Beijing Yanshan Company (China)
Blended Waxes, Inc. (US)
Chemtura Corp. (US)
CITGO Petroleum Corp. (US)
Clariant AG (Switzerland)
ExxonMobil Corp. (US)
Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (US)
Koster Keunen Holland BV (Netherlands)
Lubrizol Corp. (US)
Marcus Oil & Chemical (US)
Micro Powders, Inc. (US)
Paramelt BV (Netherlands)
Petroferm, Inc. (US)
Romonta GmbH (Germany)
Strahl & Pitsch, Inc. (US)
TH.C. TROMM GmbH (Germany)
The International Group, Inc. (Canada)
11.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 8. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9. World Historic Review for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10. World 10-Year Perspective for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Waxes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12. World Historic Review for Natural Waxes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13. World 10-Year Perspective for Natural Waxes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum and Mineral Waxes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15. World Historic Review for Petroleum and Mineral Waxes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16. World 10-Year Perspective for Petroleum and Mineral Waxes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 17. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18. World Historic Review for Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19. World 10-Year Perspective for Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
12.THE UNITED STATES
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Wax Market to Recuperate Post Recession
Synthetic Waxes to Fuel Growth
Vegetable Oil-Based Wax Steps In As Petroleum Wax Reserves Dwindle
Soy Candles Gain Momentum
A Highly Concentrated Market
Table 20. US Synthetic Wax Market by Leading Players (2008): Market Share Breakdown for Honeywell, Westlake, Clariant, Baker Petrolite, BASF, Dow Corning, and Others(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Supply, Import and Export Scenario in the Recent Past
Table 21. US Supply of Waxes: 2003-2007 (In Thousand Barrels) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Major Wax Suppliers to the US
Petroleum & Mineral Waxes Market
Tight Supply for Petroleum Waxes
Positive Growth Opportunities in Cosmetics
Increasing Use in Smaller Niche Markets to Stimulate Gains
Increasing Use of Petroleum Wax Blends for Value-Added Applications
Petrolatum Demand on the Rise
Escalating Oil Prices Adversely Affect Scented Candles
Montan Wax Demand Steady Due to Higher Use in Specialized Applications
Natural Waxes Market
Steady Value Growth Forecast
Market Driven by Consumer Preference for ‘Natural’ Cosmetics
Demand Scenario
Lanolin Regulations – A Potential Selling Point
End-Use Analysis
Industrial Markets
Industrial Markets – the Largest End-Use Sector
Table 22. US Market for Waxes by Industrial Applications (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by End-Use Industries for Inks & Coatings,Plastics & Rubber,Paper & Paperboard, Adhesives and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Widespread Use of Commodity Type Waxes in Traditional Applications To Continue
Consumer Markets
Consumer Markets to Expand
Candle Industry to Stimulate Growth
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 23. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 24. US Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25. US 10-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum and Mineral Waxes by Product Segment – Paraffin, Microcrystalline and Montan & Other Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27. US Historic Review for Petroleum and Mineral Waxes by Product Segment – Paraffin, Microcrystalline and Montan & Other Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 28. US 10-Year Perspective for Petroleum and Mineral Waxes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Paraffin, Microcrystalline and Montan &Other Waxes Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13.CANADA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 29. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 30. Canadian Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31. Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14.JAPAN
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 32. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 33. Japanese Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 34. Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15.EUROPE
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
Beeswax Market
Table 35. European Consumption of Beeswax by Country: Percentage Share in Volume Terms by Country for Spain, Germany, France, Greece, UK, Italy and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 36. European Production of Beeswax by Country: Percentage Share Breakdown in Volume Terms by Country for Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Belgium and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 37. European Importers of Beeswax: Percentage Share Breakdown in Value Terms by Country for Germany, France, Spain, UK, Italy, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 38. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 39. European Historic Review for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40. European 10-Year Perspective for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 41. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 42. European Historic Review for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 43. European 10-Year Perspective for Natural and Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15A.FRANCE
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
B. Market analytics
Table 44. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 45. French Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 46. French 10-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15B.GERMANY
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 47. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 48. German Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 49. German 10-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15C. ITALY
Market Analysis
Overview and Outlook
Table 50. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 51. Italian Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 52. Italian 10-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15D.THE UNITED KINGDOM
Market Analysis
Overview and Outlook
Table 53. The UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 54. The UK Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 55. The UK 10-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15E.SPAIN
Market Analysis
Overview and Outlook
Table 56. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 57. Spanish Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 58. Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15F.RUSSIA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
Russian Government Raises Import Custom Duties
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 59. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 60. Russian Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 61. Russian 10-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15G.REST OF EUROPE
Market Analysis
Overview and Outlook
Table 62. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 63. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 64. Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes ,Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16.ASIA-PACIFIC
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
Petroleum Wax Market
Focus on Chinese Market
Leading Global Wax Supplier
Leading Supplier of Finished Waxes
Specialty Waxes Market In China
Chinese Paraffin Wax Market
Table 65. Chinese Paraffin Wax Market Share As a Percentage of Total Petrochemicals Demand (1990-2010) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Microcrystalline Wax Market in China
India
Australia
Beeswax Trade Scenario
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 66. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 67. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 68. Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
17.THE MIDDLE EAST
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
Qatar
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 69. The Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 70. The Middle East Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 71. The Middle East 10-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
18.LATIN AMERICA
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Overview and Outlook
Petroleum Wax Market –A Brief Sketch
Table 72. Petroleum Wax Market in Latin America: Percentage Breakdown of Consumption for Slack Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Fully Refined Paraffin and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Focus on Brazilian Market
Carnauba Wax
Table 73. Brazilian Market for Carnauba Wax: Percentage Breakdown of Exports for Europe, US, Japan and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Competitive Scenario in Floor Waxes Market – Historic Review
Table 74. Leading Brazilian Floor Wax Players: Market Shares for Ingleza, KM, Johnson and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Focus on Mexican Market
Candelilla Wax Market in Mexico
Table 75. Mexican Market for Candelilla Wax: Percentage Breakdown of Exports by Region - US, Europe, Japan, and Middle East, Central America and South America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Multiceras S.A. de C.V. – A Key Mexican Player
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
Table 76. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 77. Latin American Historic Review for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 78. Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Total Companies Profiled: 150 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 171)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Middle East
Latin America
Africa