Polyurethane Global Market to 2016 - Growth of Rigid and Flexible Polyurethane Foams in Asia-Pacific to Drive Global Demand - GBI Research Reports

Polyurethane Global Market to 2016 - Growth of Rigid and Flexible Polyurethane Foams in Asia-Pacific to Drive Global Demand

Polyurethane Global Market to 2016 - Growth of Rigid and Flexible Polyurethane Foams in Asia-Pacific to Drive Global Demand - GBI Research Reports
Polyurethane Global Market to 2016 - Growth of Rigid and Flexible Polyurethane Foams in Asia-Pacific to Drive Global Demand
Published Jun 30, 2012
153 pages — Published Jun 30, 2012
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Abstract:

Summary

'Polyurethane Global Market to 2016 - Growth of Rigid and Flexible Polyurethane Foams in Asia-Pacific to Drive Global Demand is an in-depth report from GBI Research which is focused on the demand side of the global polyurethane industry. The report provides the reader with detailed analysis and forecasts of the major economic and market trends affecting global polyurethane demand in the major regions of the world. It also provides analysis and description of the major drivers and restraints affecting polyurethane demand in various regions. Global polyurethane demand is assessed in terms of end-user segments and price and a competitive landscape, at both regional and country level. Overall, the report presents a comprehensive analysis of the global polyurethane market covering all the major parameters.

The report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research, and in-house analysis by GBI Researchs team of industry experts.

Scope

- Drivers, restraints and challenges affecting the growth of the polyurethane market for all major global regions: Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
- Demand and production volume forecasts for the polyurethane markets of all major countries: the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina.
- Demand volume share by the major end-user applications in all the major regions
- MDI (Methyl diphenyl diisocyanate), TDI (Toluene diphenyl diisocyanate) and PO (Propylene Oxide) pricing forecasts and analysis of the major countries.
- MDI (Methyl diphenyl diisocyanate), TDI (Toluene diphenyl diisocyanate) and PO (Propylene Oxide) Capacity share analysis of the key producers in all the major regions.
- MDI (Methyl diphenyl diisocyanate), TDI (Toluene diphenyl diisocyanate) and PO (Propylene Oxide) Installed and Forecast Capacity share analysis of the major countries in all the major regions.
- The polyurethane import and export trends in all major countries.

Reasons to buy

- Understand regional market dynamics through detailed demand and production forecasts, end-use data and competitive landscape analysis.
- Understand the differing pricing dynamics between various regions and countries.
- Understand the drivers and resistors shaping your current and potential future markets.
- Identify key growth markets for your products from validated, country-level data and analysis.
- Identify emerging markets and investment opportunities in both general and niche markets.
- Evaluate opportunities in emerging markets to quantify potential returns on investment.
- To develop custom strategies armed with validated historical and forecast data combined with detailed growth opportunities analysis.
- Make better-informed decisions based on insights and in-depth analysis of market landscapes and the factors shaping them.
- To benchmark different geographies by the historic and forecast growth of demand, production and end-use of polyurethane.
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- To gain knowledge regarding the market share of each of the major producers in the styrene market in different regions of the world.

Keywords

Polyurethane, PU, MDI, TDI, PO, Methyl diphenyl diisocyanate, Toluene diphenyl diisocyanate, Propylene Oxide, Polyurethane foam, Coatings, sealants, adhesives, elastomers

  
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Sections

TitleStarting PageNumber of Pages
Table of Contents58
  List of Tables92
  List of Figures112
Introduction132
Global Polyurethane Market159
  Global Polyurethane Market Overview151
  Global Polyurethane Market Drivers151
    Growth in Asian Polyurethane End-Use Sector to Drive Global Demand151
    Low per Capita Consumption in Developing Nations to Drive Demand151
    Energy Efficiency Concerns to Drive Future Global Polyurethane Insulation Market151
    Growth of Wind Power Expected to Drive the Global Polyurethane Market161
  Global Polyurethane Market Restraints161
    Volatility of Feedstock Prices May Affect the Profitability of Polyurethane Producers161
    Slow Growth in Traditionally Large Markets Could Hamper Overall Growth161
  Global Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 2016162
  Global Polyurethane Demand by End-Use, 2010182
  Global Polyurethane Demand by Region and Forecast to 2016201
  Global Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO) Market, Competitive Landscape213
Asia-Pacific Polyurethane Market2434
  Asia-Pacific Polyurethane Market Overview241
  Asia-Pacific Polyurethane Market Drivers241
    Increasing Demand from China and India Drives Polyurethane Demand241
    Polyurethane Foams Sector Contributes to the Growth of Polyurethane in this Region241
    Initiatives from Chinese Government to Further Increase Polyurethane Raw Material Production241
    Polyurethane Insulation Market to Benefit from Increased Investments for Energy Efficiency241
  Asia-Pacific Polyurethane Market Restraints251
    Concentration of Demand Restricted to Few Countries251
  Asia-Pacific, Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 2016252
  Asia-Pacific Polyurethane Demand by End-Use, 2010271
  Asia-Pacific Polyurethane Demand by Countries and Forecast to 2016281
  Asia Pacific Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO) Market Competitive Landscape293
  China Polyurethane Market321
    China Polyurethane Market Overview321
    China Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 2016322
    China Polyurethane Imports and Exports to 2010341
    China Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO) Price Analysis and Forecast to 2016352
    China Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO) Installed Capacity, 2010 2016373
  India Polyurethane Market401
    India Polyurethane Market Overview401
    India Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 2016402
    India Polyurethane Import and Export to 2010 to 2010 to 2010421
    India, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Price Analysis and Forecast to 2016431
    India, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Installed Capacity, 2010- 2016441
  Japan Polyurethane Market451
    Japan Polyurethane Market Overview451
    Japan, Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 2016462
    Japan, Polyurethane Imports and Exports, 2005 2010481
    Japan, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Price Analysis and Forecast to 2016491
    Japan Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO) Installed Capacity, 2010 2016502
  South Korea Polyurethane Market521
    South Korea Polyurethane Market Overview521
    South Korea Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 2016522
    South Korea, Polyurethane Imports and Exports, 2005 2010541
    South Korea Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO) Price Analysis and Forecast to 2016551
    South Korea Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO) Installed Capacity, 2010 2016562
North America Polyurethane Market5818
  North America Polyurethane Market Overview581
  North America Polyurethane Market Drivers581
    Growth of End-Use Industries Will Drive Polyurethane Demand581
    Energy Efficiency Initiatives to Increase Polyurethane Demand581
  North America Polyurethane Market Restraints581
    Mature Market Offers Less Scope for the Growth of Polyurethane Demand581
    No Major Planned Capacity Additions Restricts Industry Growth581
    The Increasing Dependence on Imports Restricts Domestic Industry Growth581
  North America, Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 2016592
  North America, Polyurethane Demand by End Use, 2010611
  North America, Polyurethane Demand by Countries and Forecast to 2016621
  North America, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Market Competitive Landscape632
  The US, Polyurethane Market651
    The US Polyurethane Market Overview651
    The US, Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 2016652
    The US, Polyurethane Imports and Exports, 2005 2010671
    The US, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Price Analysis and Forecast to 2016681
    The US, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Installed Capacity, 2010 2016692
  Canada Polyurethane Market711
    Canada Polyurethane Market Overview711
    Canada, Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 2016712
    Canada, Polyurethane Imports and Exports, 2005 2010731
    Canada, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Price Analysis and Forecast to 2016741
    Canada, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO) Installed Capacity, 2010 2016751
Europe Polyurethane Market7639
  Europe Polyurethane Market Overview761
  Europe Polyurethane Market Drivers761
    Growth in End-Use Industries to Drive the Polyurethane Demand761
    Demand from Central and Eastern Europe to Drive Polyurethane Growth761
    Germany to Drive the Polyurethane Export Market in Future761
    Polyurethane Dispersions to Benefit from Stringent Regulation in Europe761
    Increasing Investments on Energy Efficient Buildings to Drive Polyurethane Demand761
  Europe Polyurethane Market Restraints771
    Saturation of Demand in Western European Countries to Affect Polyurethane Demand Growth771
    Low-Cost Imports to Affect Future Demand in the Region771
  European Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 2016772
  European Polyurethane Demand by End Use, 2010791
  Europe, Polyurethane Demand by Countries and Forecast to 2016801
  Europe, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Market Competitive Landscape813
  Germany Polyurethane Market841
    Germany Polyurethane Market Overview841
    Germany Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 2016842
    Germany Polyurethane Imports and Exports, 2005 2010861
    Germany, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Price Analysis and Forecast to 2016871
    Germany Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO) Installed Capacity, 2010 2016882
  France Polyurethane Market901
    France Polyurethane Market Overview901
    France Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 2016902
    France Polyurethane Imports and Exports, 2005 2010921
    France, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Price Analysis and Forecast to 2016931
    France, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Installed Capacity, 2010-2016941
  Italy Polyurethane Market951
    Italy Polyurethane Market Overview951
    Italy Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 2016952
    Italy Polyurethane Imports and Exports, 2005 2010971
    Italy, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Price Analysis and Forecast to 2016981
    Italy Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO) Installed Capacity, 2010 2016991
  Spain Polyurethane Market1001
    Spain Polyurethane Market Overview1001
    Spain Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 20161002
    Spain Polyurethane Imports and Exports, 2005 20101021
    Spain, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Price Analysis and Forecast to 20161031
    Spain Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO) Installed Capacity, 2010 20161041
  Belgium Polyurethane Market1051
    Belgium Polyurethane Market Overview1051
    Belgium, Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 20161052
    Belgium, Polyurethane Imports and Exports, 2005 20101071
    Belgium, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Price Analysis and Forecast to 20161081
    Belgium Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO) Installed Capacity, 2010 20161091
  The UK Polyurethane Market1101
    The UK Polyurethane Market Overview1101
    The UK, Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 20161102
    The UK, Polyurethane Imports and Exports, 2005 20101121
    The UK, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Price Analysis and Forecast to 20161131
    The UK, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Installed Capacity, 2010 20161141
South and Central America Polyurethane Market11520
  South and Central America Polyurethane Market Overview1151
  South and Central America Polyurethane Market Drivers1151
    Growth in the Developing Economies to Drive Demand in the Region1151
    Brazil Construction Sector Boom to Drive the Polyurethane Demand in the Region1151
    Low per Capita Consumption of Polyurethane in the Region Provides Huge Scope for Market Growth1151
  South and Central America, Polyurethane Market Restraints1151
    Lack of Adequate Infrastructure and Planned Capacity is Expected to Affect Industry Growth1151
    Increased Import Dependence Restricts Domestic Polyurethane Industry Growth1151
    Unstable Economies Hinder Industry Investments to an Extent1161
  South and Central America, Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 20161162
  South and Central America, Polyurethane Demand by End-Use, 20101181
  South and Central America, Polyurethane Demand by Countries and Forecast to 20161191
  South and Central America, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Market Competitive Landscape1201
  Brazil Polyurethane Market1201
    Brazil, Polyurethane Market Overview1201
    Brazil, Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 20161202
    Brazil, Polyurethane Imports and Exports, 2005 20101221
    Brazil, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Price Analysis and Forecast to 20161231
    Brazil, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Installed Capacity, 2010 20161241
  Mexico Polyurethane Market1251
    Mexico Polyurethane Market Overview1251
    Mexico, Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 20161252
    Mexico, Polyurethane Imports and Exports, 2005 20101271
    Mexico, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Price Analysis and Forecast to 20161281
    Mexico Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO) Installed Capacity, 2010-20161291
  Argentina Polyurethane Market1301
    Argentina Polyurethane Market Overview1301
    Argentina, Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 20161302
    Argentina, Polyurethane Imports and Exports, 2005 20101321
    Argentina, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Price Analysis and Forecast to 20161331
    Argentina Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO) Installed Capacity, 2010 20161341
Middle East and Africa Polyurethane Market13515
  Middle East and Africa, Polyurethane Market Overview1351
  Middle East and Africa, Polyurethane Market Drivers1351
    Availability of Low-Cost Feedstock to Drive Future Production in the Region1351
    Growth of Construction Sector to Drive Polyurethane Demand in the Region1351
  Middle East and Africa Polyurethane Market Restraints1351
    Lack of Downstream Processing Industries and Small End-Use Sector Demand may Hinder Demand Growth in the Region1351
    Delays in Execution of Projects Might Hinder Fast Industry Growth1351
  Middle East and Africa, Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 20161362
  Middle East and Africa, Polyurethane Demand by End-Use, 20101381
  Middle East and Africa, Polyurethane Demand by Countries and Forecast to 20161391
  Middle East and Africa Polyurethane Market Competitive Landscape1401
  Iran Polyurethane Market1401
    Iran Polyurethane Market Overview1401
    Iran, Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 20161402
    Iran, Polyurethane Imports and Exports, 2005 20101421
    Iran, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Price Analysis and Forecast to 20161431
    Iran, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Installed Capacity, 2010 20161441
  Saudi Arabia Polyurethane Market1451
    Saudi Arabia Polyurethane Market Overview1451
    Saudi Arabia, Polyurethane Demand and Production Analysis, Forecast to 20161452
    Saudi Arabia, Polyurethane Imports and Exports, 2005 20101471
    Saudi Arabia, Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO), Price Analysis and Forecast to 20161481
    Saudi Arabia Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI and PO) Installed Capacity, 2010-20161491
Appendix1504
  About GBI Research1501
  Market Definition1501
  Abbreviations1502
    Bibliography1511
  Methodology1512
    Coverage1511
    Secondary Research1521
    Primary Research1521
    Expert Panel Validation1521
  Contact Us1521
  Disclaimer1531

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GBI Research Reports. "Polyurethane Global Market to 2016 - Growth of Rigid and Flexible Polyurethane Foams in Asia-Pacific to Drive Global Demand" Jun 30, 2012. Alacra Store. May 05, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/GBI-Research-Reports/Polyurethane-Global-Market-to-2016-Growth-of-Rigid-and-Flexible-Polyurethane-Foams-in-Asia-Pacific-to-Drive-Global-Demand-2115-451>
  
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