Global Methanol Market: Focus on China
Methanol, a key chemical intermediary, finds extensive use in the production of formaldehyde, acetic acid and other chemicals, with formaldehyde accounting for more than one-third of all methanol demand. Changing demand patterns have witnessed stagnant growth of methanol consumption in the fuel market.
China has contributed significantly to demand growth, accounting for about four-fifths of demand gain during the current decade. A key driver for increase in Chinese capacity is the rapidly growing domestic demand. However, methanol industry will require new capacity addition outside of China to cater to increasing global demand. There are considerable opportunities for demand growth in new applications like micro fuel cells, biodiesel and fuel blending.
With production bases shifting to Asian countries, the cost of distribution has become a significant component of the operating costs of methanol producers. The global methanol industry is fairly consolidated with the top five global methanol producers having a share of around one-half of the worldwide market.
The report analyzes the worldwide methanol market with focus on China. It also analyzes the outlook of the market and consumption pattern of methanol in its major end-markets. The report profiles the major global methanol producers. It also analyzes the major growth drivers and key issues in the market.
China has contributed significantly to demand growth, accounting for about four-fifths of demand gain during the current decade. A key driver for increase in Chinese capacity is the rapidly growing domestic demand. However, methanol industry will require new capacity addition outside of China to cater to increasing global demand. There are considerable opportunities for demand growth in new applications like micro fuel cells, biodiesel and fuel blending.
With production bases shifting to Asian countries, the cost of distribution has become a significant component of the operating costs of methanol producers. The global methanol industry is fairly consolidated with the top five global methanol producers having a share of around one-half of the worldwide market.
The report analyzes the worldwide methanol market with focus on China. It also analyzes the outlook of the market and consumption pattern of methanol in its major end-markets. The report profiles the major global methanol producers. It also analyzes the major growth drivers and key issues in the market.
1. INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT
Introduction
Methanol Life Cycle
Historical Developments
Production Process
Applications
Feedstock
Automotive Fuel
2. MARKET OVERVIEW
2.1 Worldwide Market
2.2 United States
Methanol Market Statistics
Methanol Demand in US
2.3 China
Capacity
Consumption
Production
2.4 End-Markets of Methanol
Formaldehyde
Acetic Acid
MTBE
2.5 Market Outlook
Methanol Demand in US
Methanol Supply in US
3. GROWTH DRIVERS
3.1 Higher Demand from Fuel Applications
3.2 Consumer Fuel Cells to Boost Methanol Demand
4. KEY ISSUES
4.1 Corrosive Action
4.2 Low Volatility and High Energy Cost
5. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6. COMPANY PROFILES
6.1 Methanex
Overview
Key Financials
Business Strategies
Low Cost Structure
Global Leadership
Operational Excellence
6.2 MHTL
Overview
Major Developments
6.3 SABIC
Overview
Major Developments
6.4 Celanese Corporation
Overview
Key Financials
Business Strategies
Investment and Growth
Global Reach and Leading Market Positions
Diversified Products and End-Use Markets
Proprietary Production Technology and Operating Expertise
6.5 Eastman Chemical
Overview
Key Financials
Business Strategies
Diversified Product Offering
Expansion of the Raw Materials Product Offering
Cost-Effective Operations
Customer Centric R&D
LIST OF TABLES
Methanol Properties
History of Methanol
Methanol Market Statistics in US (2005-07)
Methanol Demand in US by End-markets (2005-07)
Methanol Projected Demand in US (2008E-10E)
Methanol Projected Supply in US (2008E-10E)
Celanese - Sales by Region (2006-07)
Eastman Chemical - Sales by Region (2006-07)
Methanol Properties
History of Methanol
Methanol Market Statistics in US (2005-07)
Methanol Demand in US by End-markets (2005-07)
Methanol Projected Demand in US (2008E-10E)
Methanol Projected Supply in US (2008E-10E)
Celanese - Sales by Region (2006-07)
Eastman Chemical - Sales by Region (2006-07)
LIST OF CHARTS
Methanol Life Cycle
China - Methanol Capacity, Consumption & Production (2006-09E)
China - Planned Methanol Capacity by Source
Global Demand of Methanol by End-markets (2006)
Global Formaldehyde Consumption by Derivative (2006)
Global Formaldehyde Demand by Region (2006)
Global Acid Consumption by Derivative (2006)
Global Acetic Acid Demand by Region (2006)
Methanol Demand by Region (2007)
Methanol Supply by Region (2007)
Methanol Capacity Comparison by Ownership
Methanex - Sales by Region (2006)
Methanol Life Cycle
China - Methanol Capacity, Consumption & Production (2006-09E)
China - Planned Methanol Capacity by Source
Global Demand of Methanol by End-markets (2006)
Global Formaldehyde Consumption by Derivative (2006)
Global Formaldehyde Demand by Region (2006)
Global Acid Consumption by Derivative (2006)
Global Acetic Acid Demand by Region (2006)
Methanol Demand by Region (2007)
Methanol Supply by Region (2007)
Methanol Capacity Comparison by Ownership
Methanex - Sales by Region (2006)
