Adipic Acid: Market Research Report

January 2019 | 206 pages | ID: A071144AB99EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Adipic Acid in Thousand Pounds and US$ Million by the following End-Use Segments: Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications.

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 24 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Asahi Kasei Corporation
• Ascend Performance Materials, LLC
• BASF SE
• BioAmber, Inc.
• Genomatica, Inc.
• Huafon Group Co., Ltd.

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Adipic Acid Market: End-Use Sector Dynamics to Set the Pace of Growth
Market Analysis by End-Use Segment
Nylon 6/6 – Largest End-Use Segment

Table 1. Nylon 6/6 Accounts for Nearly 3/5th Share of World Adipic Acid Consumption: Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Nylon 6/6 and Other End-Use Segments (2018E & 2022P) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. World Nylon 6/6 Production in Thousand Tons for Years 2014 through 2020P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. World Nylon 6/6 Market by End-Use Segment (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Airbags, Cable Tie, Engineering Plastics, High Tenacity Filament, Staple, Textile Filament and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Polyurethane – Fastest Growing Segment
Market Analysis by Region
Asia-Pacific Evolves into Most Important Regional Market
Prospects Remain Favorable in Other Developing Regions As Well
Slow Paced Growth Projected in Developed Regions

Table 4. World Adipic Acid Market by Region (2018E & 2022P): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Developed Regions and Developing Regions (Asia-Pacific & Others) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. Global Adipic Acid Market - Geographic Regions Ranked by % CAGR (Volume Consumption) for 2015-2022: Middle East & Africa, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America, Europe, Japan, Canada, and US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Stable Economic Scenario to Enhance Growth Prospects

Table 6. World Real GDP Growth Rates in % (2016-2019P): Breakdown by Country/ Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Production Scenario

Table 7. Global Adipic Acid Market by Region/Country (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Production Capacity for China, Europe, USA, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. World Adipic Acid Production by Process Type (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Capacity for Benzene-based Process, Cyclohexane-based Process, and Phenol-based Process (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. NOTEWORTHY TRENDS & ISSUES

Bio-based Adipic Acid: A Cost-effective and Eco-Friendly Alternative to Adipic Acid
NREL Study Achieves Conversion of Lignin-derived Compounds into Adipic Acid
Automotive Industry – Increasing Use of Nylon 6/6 in Vehicles Fuels Adipic Acid Demand

Table 9. Growing Use of Plastics in Automotives: Percentage Share (%) of Plastic Materials as a Proportion of Total Vehicle Weight (2000, 2010 & 2020P) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. Interior Furnishings Remain the Major Application Area for Automotive Plastics: Percentage Breakdown of Plastics Consumption in Automotive Manufacturing for Chassis, Electrical Systems, Exterior Furnishings, Interior Furnishings, Under the Hood, and Others (2017) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. Lighweighting Agenda of Major Automotive OEMs - Weight Reduction Targets (in kg) by Model for the Period 2013 through 2020

Emissions Regulations Landscape in Major Countries/Regions

Table 12. World Production of Passenger Cars & Commercial Vehicles: Breakdown of Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014, 2016, 2018E & 2020P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Growing Use of Nylon 6/6 in Carpets Presents Opportunities
Rising Production of Footwear Accelerates Consumption of Adipic Acid based Polyurethanes

Table 13. World Footwear Production by Geographic Region (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production for Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, and North America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Growth in Electronics Manufacturing Activity to Raise Demand for Adipic Acid
Food Additives: A Small yet Promising Application Market

Table 14. World Food Additives Consumption by End-Use Sector (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Bakery Products, Dairy Products, Fats, Oils and Sauces, Processed Foods, Snack Foods and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. Accepted Level of Adipic Acid Usage in Different Foods & Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Condiments & Relishes, Dairy Product Analogs, Fats & Oils, Frozen Dairy Desserts, Gelatin & Puddings, Gravies, Meat Products, Snack Foods and Others

Opportunities for Adipic Acid in Food Acidulants

Table 16. World Food Acidulants Market by Type (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Adipic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Phosphoric Acid and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Adipic Acid – Introduction
Physical and Chemical Properties
Problems Faced During Transportation
Toxicological Facts
Effect on Human Health
Adipic Dihydrazide
Physical and Chemical Properties
Adiponitrile
Physical and Chemical Properties
Typical Composition
Raw Materials Scenario
Cyclohexane
D-Glucose
Phenol – An Intermediate for Adipic Acid
Production Processes
Applications of Adipic Acid
Nylon Plastic Material Manufacture
No-Clean Soldering Process
Nucleating Agent & New Proton Source
Other Applications
End-Use Segments: An Overview
Nylon 6/6
Polyurethane Resins
Plasticizers
Other Applications
Adipic Acid Use in Food

5. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Western Companies Enjoy Fair Share in the Market
Chinese Enterprises Seek to Widen Global Footprint
Collaborations with Distributors & Downstream Consumers: Pivotal to Gain Competitive Edge

Table 17. Leading Players in the World Global Adipic Acid Market (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Production Capacity for Ascend, BASF, Bohui Group (Jiangsu Haili Chemical), INVISTA, Shandong Haili Chemical Industry, Solvay, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5.1 Focus on Select Players
Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan)
Ascend Performance Materials, LLC (USA)
BASF SE (Germany)
Genomatica, Inc. (USA)
Huafon Group Co., Ltd. (China)

INVISTA (USA)

JiangSu Haili Chemical Industry Co. Ltd. (China)
LANXESS AG (Germany)
PetroChina Company Ltd. (China)
Radici Partecipazioni SpA (Italy)
Shandong Haili Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (China)
Shandong Hongye Chemical Group Co., Ltd. (China)
Solvay SA (Belgium)
Sumitomo Shoji Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Taiyuan Chemical Industry Group Co., Ltd. (China)
Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Verdezyne, Inc. (USA)
5.2 Recent Industry Activity
Asahi Kasei to Increase Leona Nylon 66 Filament Production
BioAmber Sarnia Restructures Credit Facility
Genomatica Teams Up with Aquafil
INVISTA Upgrades Nylon 6,6 Production Capability in Camden, South Carolina
Rennovia Discontinues Business Operations
BioAmber Files for Bankruptcy
LCY Biotechnology Purchases BioAmber Plant
Asahi Kasei to Build New Plastic Compounds Plant in Jiangsu, China
Ascend Performance Materials Implements Project Staple at Greenwood Facility
BioAmber Partners with the University of Toronto to Produce Adipic Acid from Sugar
Invista to Install Next Generation AND Technology at Butachimie Facility in France
BASF to Acquire Solvay’s Polyamide Business
Ascend Performance Materials to Increase Production Capacity across Intermediate Chemicals & Polymers Portfolio
Asahi Kasei Establishes New Plastic Compounds Plant in Alabama
Asahi Kasei Establishes Asahi Kasei Europe GmbH
INVISTA Collaborates with The Chemical Company
Johnson Matthey and Rennovia Initiates Production of Adipic Acid at Mini-Plant
INVISTA to Shut Down Adipic Acid Plant in Texas

6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Volume Analytics

Table 18. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. World Historic Review for Adipic Acid by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. World 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By End-Use Segments

Table 21. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid in Nylon 6/6 by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. World Historic Review for Adipic Acid in Nylon 6/6 by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. World 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid in Nylon 6/6 by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid in Polyurethane Resins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. World Historic Review for Adipic Acid in Polyurethane Resins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. World 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid in Polyurethane Resins by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid in Plasticizers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. World Historic Review for Adipic Acid in Plasticizers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. World 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid in Plasticizers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid in Other Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. World Historic Review for Adipic Acid in Other Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. World 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid in Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Value Analytics

Table 33. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. World Historic Review for Adipic Acid by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. World 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Value for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

7.1 The United States
A. Market Analysis
The United States: A Prime Market for Adipic Acid

Table 36. US Accounts for Nearly a Quarter Share of the World Adipic Acid Market: Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US and Rest of World (2018E & 2022P) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Increasing Use of Nylon 6/6 in Automotive Industry Augurs Well for Adipic Acid

Table 37. North American Nylon Market (2014-2020P): Nylon Consumption (in ‘000 Tons) in Automotive Industry (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38. US Production of Passenger Cars & Commercial Vehicles: Breakdown of Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014, 2016, 2018E & 2020P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Carpets and Rugs: Significant Market for Adipic Acid based Nylon 6/6

Table 39. US Carpet & Rug Fibers Market by Type (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Nylon Filament, PET Filament and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Environmental Concerns Drive to Shift Focus onto Bio-based Adipic Acid
Production Capacity

Table 40. Leading Adipic Acid Producers in the US (2017): Annual Production Capacity (in ‘000 Metric Tons) for Ascend and INVISTA (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 41. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. US Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. US 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.2 Canada
Market Analysis

Table 44. Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45. Canadian Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46. Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.3 Japan
Market Analysis

Table 47. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48. Japanese Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.4 Europe
A. Market Analysis
A Mature Market
Stringent Regulations Hamper Market Prospects
Competitive Scenario

Table 50. Leading Adipic Acid Producers in Europe (2017): Annual Production Capacity (In ‘000 Metric Tons) for BASF, Lanxess, Radici, Solvay/Rhodia, Rivneazot and SSME Azot (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 51. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52. European Historic Review for Adipic Acid by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53. European 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55. European Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 56. European 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.4.1 France
Market Analysis

Table 57. French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58. French Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59. French 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.4.2 Germany
A. Market Analysis

Table 60. Leading Adipic Acid Producers in Germany (2017): Annual Production Capacity (in ‘000 Metric Tons) for BASF, Lanxess and Radici (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 61. German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62. German Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63. German 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.4.3 Italy
Market Analysis

Table 64. Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65. Italian Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66. Italian 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.4.4 The United Kingdom
Market Analysis

Table 67. UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68. UK Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69. UK 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.4.5 Spain
Market Analysis

Table 70. Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 71. Spanish Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72. Spanish 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.4.6 Russia
Market Analysis

Table 73. Russian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 74. Russian Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 75. Russian 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.4.7 Rest of Europe
A. Market Analysis

Table 76. Leading Adipic Acid Producers in Ukraine (2017): Annual Production Capacity (in ‘000 Metric Tons) for SSME Azot and Rivneazot (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 77. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 78. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 79. Rest of Europe 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.5 Asia-Pacific
A. Market Analysis
The Most Important Regional Market for Adipic Acid

Table 80. Asia-Pacific Accounts for more than 1/3rd Share of the World Adipic Acid Market: Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World (2018E & 2022P) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Rising Demand for Nylon in Automotive Manufacturing Steers Volume Consumption

Table 81. Asia-Pacific Production of Passenger Cars & Commercial Vehicles: Breakdown of Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2014, 2016, 2018E & 2020P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Soaring Demand for PU Amid Escalating Footwear Production Bodes Well

Table 82. World Footwear Production by Geographic Region (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production for Asia-Pacific and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 83. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by Geographic Region - China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 84. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Adipic Acid by Geographic Region - China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 85. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 86. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 87. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 88. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.5.1 China
A. Market Analysis
Single Largest Market for Adipic Acid
Polyurethane and Nylon 6/6 – The Two Major Downstream Products for Adipic Acid
China: The World’s Largest Adipic Acid Producer
Production Capacity Increases Over the Years

Table 89. New Production Capacities for Adipic Acid in China (2015) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 90. Operational Status of Adipic Acid Production Plants in China (As of H1 2016)

Shandong & Jiangsu: Provinces with Large Installed Capacity

Table 91. Adipic Acid Production Capacity in China by Province (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Installed Capacity for Chongqing, Hebei, Henan, Jiangsu, Liaoning, Shandong, Shanxi and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Focus Shifts to Development of Eco-Friendly Production Processes
Chinese Shipments to Overseas Territories Continue to Increase

Table 92. Key Overseas Markets for Chinese Adipic Acid (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Shipments to India, Italy, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 93. Key Suppliers of Chinese Adipic Acid to Overseas Territories (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Shipments for China Pingmei Shenma, Chongging Huafeng, Hualu Hengsheng, Jiangsu Haili Chemical, Shandong Haili, Tangshan Zhonghao and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Adipic Acid Prices on Downward Spiral
B. Market Analytics

Table 94. Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 95. Chinese Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 96. Chinese 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.5.2 Rest of Asia-Pacific
A. Market Analysis
India
B. Market Analytics

Table 97. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 98. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 99. Rest of Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.6 Middle East & Africa
Market Analysis

Table 100. Middle East & African Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 101. Middle East & African Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 102. Middle East & African 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.7 Latin America
Market Analysis

Table 103. Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by Geographic Region - Brazil and Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 104. Latin American Historic Review for Adipic Acid by Geographic Region - Brazil and Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 105. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Brazil and Rest of Latin American Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 106. Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 107. Latin American Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 108. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.7.1 Brazil
Market Analysis

Table 109. Brazilian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 110. Brazilian Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 111. Brazilian 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.7.2 Rest of Latin America
Market Analysis

Table 112. Rest of Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 113. Rest of Latin American Historic Review for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Pounds for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 114. Rest of Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Adipic Acid by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Nylon 6/6, Polyurethane Resins, Plasticizers, and Other Applications Markets for Years 2009, 2018 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8. COMPANY PROFILES

Total Companies Profiled: 24 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 27)
The United States (7)
Japan (4)
Europe (7)
  Germany (2)
  Italy (1)
  Spain (1)
  Rest of Europe (3)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (9)