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China PolypropyleneAnnual Study

The ICIS China Polypropylene (PP) Annual Study provides an exhaustive review of the current state of China’s PP markets, as well as expert forecasts for up to 2017. This study will give you a greater understanding of the threats faced in the domestic PP market, the potential impact of these threats, and the opportunities available as a result of the emerging capacity in China.

The study includes an in-depth analysis of China’s domestic PP market, as well as supply and demand, production, imports and exports, cost and arbitrage forecast data, until 2017. Historical price trends from 2007 and key issues in the domestic PP market are also included to give you an overall view of what is happening in China.

Overview

Coal–to-olefins production is unique to China and has a different cost structure from conventional polyolefin production, changing the domestic competitive landscape which is unfamiliar to international market players.

China has been heavily reliant on PP imports. As domestic PP capacity expansion continues, more international exporters are focusing on China, the world’s largest importer of PP. However, China’s demand growth has been slowing. This poses a threat to international exporters’ major sales market and revenue generator, especially with increasing competition from local producers in the domestic China markets.

Chinese PP capacity expansion continues to exert huge pressure on international producers looking to export into the country. How big a threat would the coal-to-olefins plants be to exporters? Who are the key PP importers in China and what do they import? Which key sector should we target? Who is driving demand growth in the country?

Trends

Data

Analysis

Key features of the report

• Comprehensive analysis of China’s PP market by region

• Existing and new capacities, output analysis and forecast for up to 2017

• Cost analysis of coal-based and naphtha-based production

• Analysis of demand trends and emerging sectors, including consumption volumes

• Price trends and price gaps between domestic and imported material

• Commentary on the government’s direction and political support for plants

Highlights of the report

• Top 10 PP importers

• Top 10 PP consumers by volume and specific downstream segments

• The development trend of the downstream industry, including BOPP

• In-depth analysis of hot topics such as the development of PDH plants, domestic

• Analysis of the import PP sales channel

• Downstream users’ feedback about PP made through coal-based technology

policies and the impact of changes within China on international markets

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Trends

Data

Analysis

Table of ContentsPART I: CHINA PP MARKET OVERVIEW

PART II: CHINA PP SUPPLY ANALYSIS AND FORECAST Progress of new capacity • Domestic granular PP producers’ capacity and ownership • Schedule of plant start-ups • Impact of PDH projects China PP output analysis China PP output forecast Import and export forecast • Import overview • Export overview • Import and export forecast Analysis of distribution channels of imported PP

PART III: PROFIT ANALYSIS Profit analysis of PP made from naphtha-based and coal-based olefins

PART IV: ACTUAL DEMAND ANALYSIS AND FORECAST Trend of application fields Major downstream sectors’ uses of feedstock • BOPP film • Container bag • PP pipe • Household appliances • Non-woven fabrics • Modified plastics Downstream users’ feedback about PP made through coal-based technology Actual demand analysis

PART V: CHINA PP PRICE TREND PP price trend in 2007-2013 Trend of price gap between domestic and import cargoes in 2007-2013

PART VI: SUPPLY DATA Major domestic granular PP producers’ capacity and locations (2007-2013) Major domestic granular PP producers’ outputs in 2013 Top 10 domestic distributors PP import and export data Import tariffs Top 10 import distributors Top five importers

PART VII: DEMAND DATA Demand Data Actual demand Major application fields and consumption areas (2007-2013) Major container bag producers Top 10 BOPP film producers

With over 30 years of experience in the industry, ICIS is recognised domestically and internationally as a leading source of market information. Our insights of the Chinese market provided by our experts based locally in the region, combined with the expertise of our global analytical team, ensure that global market players receive unrivalled and independent insights into the opaque PP market.





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China Polyethylene Annual Study

The ICIS China Polyethylene (PE) Annual Study is a comprehensive source of detailed data to support your production and investment decisions, and to identify opportunities and risks in China’s domestic PE market.

The study includes an in-depth analysis of China’s domestic PE market, as well as supply and demand, production, import/export, cost and arbitrage forecast data until 2017. Historical price trends from 2007 onwards, plus key issues in the domestic PE markets, are also included to give you an overall view of what’s happening in China.

Overview

China’s apparent demand for PE is expected to reach 21.51m tonnes, increasing by 6% in 2014 compared to the previous year. However, China’s capacity has also increased by 2.2m tonnes, bringing the total to 15.08m tonnes.

This poses a threat to international exporters’ major sales market and revenue generator, especially with increasing competition from local producers in the domestic China markets.

Chinese PE capacity expansion continues to exert huge pressure on international producers looking to export into the country. How big a threat would the coal-to-olefins plants be to exporters? Who are the key PE importers in China and what do they import? Which key sector should we target? Who is driving demand growth in the country?

Trends

Data

Analysis

Highlights of the report

• The development of downstream industries, including agricultural film

• Top 10 PE importers

• Top 10 PE consumers and consumption volumes by specific downstream segments

• Analysis of the import PE sales channel

• The US shale gas impact on global polyethylene trade flows

• Downstream users’ feedback about PE made through coal-based technology

Key features of the report

• Comprehensive analysis of China’s PE market by region

• Existing and new capacities, output analysis and forecast for up to 2017

• Cost analysis of coal-based and naphtha-based production

• Price trends and price gaps between domestic and imported material

• Commentary on the government’s direction and political support for more plants

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Trends

Data

Analysis

Table of ContentsPART I: CHINA PE MARKET OVERVIEW

PART II: CHINA PE SUPPLY ANALYSIS AND FORECAST Progress of new capacity • Domestic producers’ capacity and ownership • Schedule of plant start-ups China PE output analysis • Analysis of operating rates of major PE grades • Analysis of outputs of major PE grades

China PE output forecast Import and export forecast • Import analysis • Export analysis • Import and export forecast

Analysis of distribution channels of imported PE

PART III: COST AND ARBITRAGE ANALYSIS

Profit analysis of PE made from naphtha-based and coal-based olefins Virtual case analysis of spot and futures arbitrage US shale gas’ influence on global PE trade flow

PART IV: ACTUAL DEMAND ANALYSIS AND FORECAST Trend of application fields Major downstream sectors’ uses of feedstock • Agricultural film • PE pipe • Packaging film • Plastic bag • Plastic tray • Plastic turnover box • Plastic bucket Downstream users’ feedback about PE made through coal-based technology Actual demand analysis

PART V: CHINA PE PRICE TREND

PE price trend in 2007-2013 Trend of price gap between domestic and imported material Price trend of LLDPE futures

PART VI: SUPPLY DATA

Domestic producers’ capacity and locations (2007-2013) Major domestic producers’ outputs in 2013 Top 10 domestic distributors PE import and export data Top 10 import distributors Top five importers Import tariffs

PART VII: DEMAND DATA

Apparent demand Actual demand Major application fields (2007-2013) Major consumption areas (2007-2013) Top 10 agricultural film producers Major pipe producers

With over 30 years in the industry, ICIS is recognised domestically and internationally as a leading source of market information. Our insights of the Chinese market provided by our experts based locally in the region, combined with the expertise of our global analytical team, ensure that global market players receive unrivalled and independent insights into the opaque PE market.





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