Petroleum, Natural and Synthetic Waxes: Market Research Report

January 2018 | 340 pages | ID: P6DAE46313EEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Petroleum, Natural and Synthetic Waxes in US$ Thousand by the following Product Segments: Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, Natural Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022.

Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 93 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• BASF SE
• Blended Waxes, Inc.
• Clariant International Ltd.
• Dow Corning
• Evonik Industries AG

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET OVERVIEW

Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes: Expanding Applications to Drive Growth
Major Applications of Waxes
List of Wax Sources and their Applications
Petroleum & Mineral Waxes Segment Leads, Synthetic Waxes Demand to Post Strong Growth
Asia-Pacific to Spearhead Future Demand for Wax
Wax Supply Constraints Change Equations in Wax Market

Table 1. Global Consumption of Wax (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by Region/ Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Competitive Landscape
Trade Statistics

Table 2. Global Exports of Artificial and Prepared Waxes (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Country of Destination (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. Global Imports of Artificial and Prepared Waxes (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. Global Exports of Paraffin Wax containing < 0. 75% by Weight of Oil (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. Global Imports of Paraffin Wax containing < 0. 75% by Weight of Oil (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. Global Exports of Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, Slack Wax, Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax & Others (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. Global Imports of Paraffin Wax, Microcrystalline Petroleum Wax, Slack Wax, Ozokerite, Lignite Wax, Peat Wax & Others (2014 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Pricing Scenario

Table 8. Selling Price of Wax in US$ per Ton for the Years 2010, 2012, 2014 & 2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. GROWTH DRIVERS, TRENDS & ISSUES

Petroleum Wax Market: The Dominant Segment despite Supply Constraints

Table 9. Global Wax Market (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption for Natural Wax, Petroleum Wax and Synthetic Wax (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Base oil Refinery Attrition – A Concern for Petroleum Wax Supply
Heavy Grade Crude oil Production Facing Challenges from Wax
Paraffin Wax – Sustained Demand for Major End-Use Applications Markets

Table 10. Global Paraffin Wax Market by Application (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Board Sizing, Candles, Cosmetics, Hotmelts, Packaging, Rubber and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Paraffin Wax Prices Remain Stable despite Short Supply Concerns
Microcrystalline Wax Market: Supply Constraints Affect Growth
Petrolatum Market Affected by Concerns over Health Risks
Synthetic Waxes to Drive Growth
Mineral Waxes Market: Positive Outlook Ahead
Industrial Wax Market: Anticipated Stabilization of Crude Oil Prices to Sustain Healthy Growth
Natural Waxes Market Benefits from Eco-Friendly Trend

Table 11. Melting Points of Select Waxes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Beeswax Gains Attention

Table 12. Global Beeswax Production in ‘000 Tonnes for the Years 2012, 2014 & 2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. Global Beeswax Market (2016E): Percentage Breakdown of Production Volume by Leading Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Supply Constraints Affects Candelilla Wax Market
Bio-Waxes Market: Strict Regulations and Eco-Friendly Shift Drives Demand
Carnauba Wax Market: Food & Automotive Sectors Fuel Growth
Skin Care Products – High Opportunities for Wax Market
A Glance at Select Waxes Used in Cosmetic Products
Application of Waxes in Major Cosmetic Segments
Regulations for Selling Beeswax Cosmetic Products
Candles: The Predominant Application Market for Waxes

Table 14. Global Wax Market by Application (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Demand for Board Sizing, Candles, Packaging, Surface Applications, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Transforming Candles Market
Natural Waxes – Increasing Footprint in the Candle Industry
Growing Focus on Aromatherapy Enhances Demand for Wax Melts
Car Wax: Rising Auto Sales to Stir Demand for Car Wax

Table 15. Rising Auto Sales Propel Demand for Wax - Car Sales Worldwide in Millions for the Years 2010, 2012, 2014 & 2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Introduction of Silicone Waxes in Automotive Polishes Gains Prominence
Polyethylene Wax Market: An Overview
Wax Emulsions Market: Increasing Use in Varied End-Use Sectors
Wax Demand in Packaging Inks Market Remains Stable
Crop Protection – A Promising End-Use Area for Waxes
Renaissance Wax in Jewelry
Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) Technology to Reshape Wax Market

Table 16. Leading GTL Projects Worldwide (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. List of Proposed GTL Projects in Louisiana (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

GTL – An Era of Heightened Efficiency

Table 18. List of Top 10 Countries with Natural Gas Proven Reserves (in Trillion m3) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Wax Deoiling Technology – Technology for High Purity Paraffin Wax
Recycling of Plastic Wastes to Industrial Waxes

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

4. 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

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Clariant Introduces Ceridust Micronized Waxes
Brenntag Takes Over EPChem’s Wax Distribution Business
Brenntag Distributes Koster Keunen’s Cosmetic Waxes
Trecora Commences Production of High Purity Specialty Wax in Texas
Cargill Acquires NatureWax
BASF to Expand Capacity of Emollients and Waxes Production in China
Sasol Commissions Phase I of Fischer-Tropsch Wax Expansion Project in South Africa
Völpker Takes Over BASF’s Montan Wax Business
Höganäs Takes Over Abril Industrial Waxes
Evonik to Distribute GTL Hardwaxes of Shell MDS in South America
Evonik to Distribute GTL Hardwaxes in Asia, Middle East & North Africa
Clariant Expands Production Capacity of High-Performance Montan Waxes
Calumet Invests in GTL Joint Venture
ITOCHU Corporation and Nippon Seiro Enter into Capital and Business Partnership
PMC Biogenix Introduces Kemamide W-40 Veg
Numaligarh Refinery Limited Partners with Engineers India Limited and Indian Institute of Petroleum
Kemira Oyj and Wilmar International Limited Entered into a JV Agreement
M. Cassab Group Enters into Agreement with Kahl GmbH
Clariant AG Introduces Ceridust Waxes
Clariant Enters into Distribution Agreement with Cornell Brothers
Horn Enters Partnership with Multiceras
KahlWax to Introduce Three New Organic Waxes for Personal Care
Wison Engineering Delivers Six Projects for PetroChina
Multiceras Develops Alternative Technique for Extraction of Candelilla Wax

6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

BASF SE (Germany)
Blended Waxes, Inc. (USA)
Clariant International Ltd. (Switzerland)
Dow Corning (USA)
Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
ExxonMobil Fuels & Lubricants (USA)
Honeywell International (USA)
Koster Keunen (Holland) B. V (Netherlands)
Lubrizol Corp. (USA)
Micro Powders, Inc. (USA)
Paramelt BV (Netherlands)
Romonta GmbH (Germany)
Sasol Limited (South Africa)
Strahl & Pitsch, Inc. (USA)
The International Group, Inc. (Canada)
Vantage Performance Materials (USA)
Wachs-u. Ceresin-Fabriken TH. C. TROMM GmbH (Germany)

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 19. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. World Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. World 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Natural Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. World Historic Review for Natural Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. World 14-Year Perspective for Natural Waxes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum and Mineral Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. World Historic Review for Petroleum and Mineral Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. World 14-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 & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. World Historic Review for Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. World 14-Year Perspective for Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Market Overview

Table 31. Wax Production in Thousand Tons in the US for the Years 2012, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Packaging Applications Lead Wax Consumption

Table 32. US Wax Market (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume by End-Use Sector - Building Materials, Candles, Cosmetics, Fire Logs, Packaging and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Synthetic Waxes to Fuel Growth
Petroleum & Mineral Waxes Market
Tight Supply Conditions Characterize Petroleum Waxes Market
Chinese Imports Ensure Stable Supply-Demand Scenario in Paraffin Wax Market

Table 33. Paraffin Wax Market in the US (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues by Application for Board Sizing, Candles, Packaging and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Positive Growth Opportunities in Cosmetics
Increasing Use of Petroleum Wax Blends for Value-Added Applications
Petrolatum Demand on the Rise
Candles Market: Escalating Oil Prices Affect Demand
Montan Wax: Increasing Use in Specialized Applications
Natural Waxes Market
Consumer Preference for Eco-Friendly Products Drives Growth
Beeswax Market Trails on Positive Note
Soy Candles Demand Gains Momentum
Lanolin Regulations – A Potential Selling Point
Industrial Markets – The Largest End-Use Sector

Table 34. US Market for Waxes by Industrial Applications (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by End-Use Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Consumer Markets to Expand
Candle Making Sector to Stimulate Growth
Competition

Table 35. Leading Players in the US Wax Market (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Calumet, ExxonMobil, Honeywell, IGI and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Wax Supply Scenario

Table 36. US Supply of Wax Products (In Thousand Barrels per day) for the Years 2010 through 2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. US Refinery and Blender Net Production of Waxes (2005-2016) (in Thousands Barrels per day) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Trade Statistics

Table 38. US Exports of Artificial and Prepared Waxes (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. US Imports of Artificial and Prepared Waxes (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40. US Exports of Paraffin (including Candle) Wax (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. US Imports of Paraffin (including Candle) Wax (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. US Exports of Mineral Waxes Nes (Including Crude Paraffin Wax and Lignite) (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. US Imports of Mineral Waxes Nes (Including Crude Paraffin Wax and Lignite) (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 44. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45. US Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46. US 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Trade Statistics

Table 47. Canadian Exports of Artificial and Prepared Waxes (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48. Canadian Imports of Artificial and Prepared Waxes (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. Canadian Exports of Paraffin (including Candle) Wax (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50. Canadian Imports of Paraffin (including Candle) Wax (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51. Canadian Exports of Mineral Waxes Nes (Including Crude Paraffin Wax and Lignite) (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52. Canadian Imports of Mineral Waxes Nes (Including Crude Paraffin Wax and Lignite) (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

The International Group, Inc. – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 53. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54. Canadian Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55. Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Market Overview
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 56. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57. Japanese Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58. Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Growing Demand for Natural Cosmetics Fuelling Market for Natural Waxes
Sluggish Growth in European Paraffin Wax Market

Table 59. Consumption of Wax in Western Europe (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use Application (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Natural Waxes Find Favor for Cosmetic Applications
Beeswax Market: An Overview

Table 60. Leading Suppliers of Beeswax to the EU (2014) - Breakdown of Beeswax Supplied in Tonnes for China, France, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 61. European Beeswax Production by Country (2013) (In Tonnes) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 62. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63. European Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 64. European 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66. European Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 67. European 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

Market Analysis

Table 68. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69. French Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70. French 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Market Overview

Table 71. Paraffin Wax Market in Germany (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume by Application - Board Sizing, Candles, Cosmetics, Hotmelts, Packaging, Rubber and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 72. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 73. German Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 74. German 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. ITALY

Market Analysis

Table 75. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 76. Italian Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 77. Italian 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 78. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 79. UK Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 80. UK 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4E. SPAIN

Market Analysis

Table 81. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 82. Spanish Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 83. Spanish 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4F. RUSSIA

Market Analysis

Table 84. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 85. Russian Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 86. Russian 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4G. REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 87. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 88. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 89. Rest of Europe 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Market Overview
Petroleum Wax Market – An Overview
Paraffin Wax Faces Competition from Alternative Materials
Paraffin Wax Trade Remains Sluggish
B. Market Analytics

Table 90. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 91. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 92. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 93. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 94. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 95. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5A. CHINA

A. Market Analysis
Market Overview

Table 96. Chinese Wax Market by End-Use Application (2016E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Consumption for Candle, Cosmetic, Hot-melt Adhesive, Packaging, Rubber, Synthetic Wood and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Paraffin Wax Market – An Overview
Supply Shortage Leads to a Spike in Paraffin Wax Prices

Table 97. Solid Paraffin Wax (Fully Refined) Spot Prices FOB China in US$ Per Tonne

Specialty Waxes Market in China
Microcrystalline Wax Market in China
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics

Table 98. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 99. Chinese Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 100. Chinese 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5B. INDIA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Paraffin Wax Market – An Overview
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 101. Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 102. Indian Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 103. Indian 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5C. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Focus on Select Regions
South Korea

Table 104. Leading Players in the Korean Wax Market (2016): Percentage Share of Sales for Coschem, Honeywell, Lion Chemtech, SFC and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics

Table 105. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 106. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 107. Rest of Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Developments
Sasol Limited (South Africa) – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 108. Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 109. Middle East & Africa Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 110. Middle East & Africa 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. LATIN AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Market Overview
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 111. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - Brazil and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 112. Latin American Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - Brazil and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 113. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Brazil and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 114. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 115. Latin American Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 116. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7A. BRAZIL

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Brazil: World’s Leading Producer & Exporter of Carnauba Wax
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 117. Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 118. Brazilian Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 119. Brazilian 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7B. REST OF LATIN AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 120. Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 121. Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 122. Rest of Latin America 14-Year Perspective for Petroleum, Natural & Synthetic Waxes by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Natural Waxes, Petroleum and Mineral Waxes, and Synthetic Waxes Markets for Years 2009, 2017 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 93 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 99)
The United States (43)
Canada (3)
Japan (1)
Europe (37)
  Germany (10)
  The United Kingdom (8)
  Italy (2)
  Spain (2)
  Rest of Europe (14)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (11)
Middle East (1)
Latin America (3)
Africa (1)