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Abstract
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Plastics in million
tons. The specific product segments analyzed are Polypropylene, Polyurethane,
Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys,
Polyacetal, and Others (Include Polycarbonate, ABS/SAN, and PC/ ABS
alloys).The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the North
America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World.
Annual forecasts are provided for the period of 2006 through 2015. A six-year
historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market
analytics. The report profiles 181 companies including many key and niche
players worldwide such as Basell Service Company B.V, BASF SE, Bayer
MaterialScience LLC, Celanese Corporation, DIC Corporation, E. I. du Pont de
Nemours and Company, Equistar Chemicals LP, Evonik Degussa GmbH, Formosa
Plastics Corporation, Formosa Plastics Corporation U.S.A., KMI Group Inc,
Polímeros Nacionales S.A. de C.V., Royal DSM N.V, Saudi Basic
Industries Corporation, Solvay S.A., Solvay North America, LLC, and The Dow
Chemical Company. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and
secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research
and reported select online sources.
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
- Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
- Disclaimers
- Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
- Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
- Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. Global Outlook
- Current & Future Analysis
- Analysis by Geographic Region
- Table 1: Global Automotive Plastics Market (2006-2015): Volume Sales
Ranked by Growth for Geographic Region - North America, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart)
- Analysis by Material Type
- Table 2: Global Automotive Plastics Market (2006-2015): Volume Sales
Ranked by Growth for Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6
& 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys,
Polyacetal and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 3: Global Automotive Plastics Market (2008 & 2009): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption by Material Type (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart)
2. Market Overview
- Plastic Manufacturers Sense Huge Potential in Auto Industry
- What Plastics Have to Offer?
- Vehicle Weight Reduction: Top Priority for Automakers
- Vehicle Composition Undergoes Transition
- Global Plastics Industry - Facts & Figures
- Table 4: Global Plastics Market (2005 & 2010): Per Capita Plastics
Consumption by Geographic Region (In Kilograms Per Year) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 5: Global Plastics Market (2005): Breakdown of Volume Production by
Geographic Region (In ' 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3. Major Trends & Issues
- Smart Materials to Act as Makeover Catalyst for Automobiles
- Thermoset Composites Score High
- Polycarbonate Automobile Glazing Makes Headway
- HTPs Make Rapid Inroads in Automotive Industry
- Safety for Pedestrians: Top Priority for Automakers
- Long Fiber Thermoplastics Gather Momentum
- Table 6: Global Market for Long Fiber Thermoplastics (2006): Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Consumption by End-Use Applications - Automotive
Applications (Front End Modules, Instrument Panels, Underbody Shields, Door
Modules, Noise Protectors, Running Boards and Others), and Non- Automotive
Applications (General & Industrial Goods, Recreational & Sporting
Goods and Others)
- Bioplastics Poised to Follow Healthy Growth
- Health Issues Faced by Use of Automotive Plastics
- Initiatives by Automakers to Go the Healthier and Eco-Friendly Way
- Ford
- Nissan
- Toyota
- General Motors
- Hyundai
- Honda
- Unsaturated Polyester Resins- Market Scan
- Non-Recyclability of Automotive Components Concern Automakers
- Regulations for Automotive Plastics Recycling
4. Product Overview
- An Introduction to Plastics
- Evolution of Plastics
- Destruction of Plastic Wastes
- Types of Plastics Used in Automobiles
- Thermoplastics
- Effect of Temperature on Thermoplastics
- Types of Thermoplastics
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- History
- Harmful Effects of PVC
- What Makes PVC Hazardous?
- Phthalate Plasticizers
- Vinyl Chloride Monomer
- Dioxins
- Polystyrene
- Polystyrene Toughening
- PS Shaping and Cutting
- Polystyrene Finishing
- Polyethylene
- Discovery of Polyethylene
- Properties of PE
- Polyethylene Classification
- Polypropylene
- Properties
- Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
- Synthesis of ABS
- Properties of ABS
- Acrylic
- Polycarbonate
- Polyacetal
- Polycarbonate-ABS Alloys
- Polyphenylene (PPE) Alloys
- PET/ PBT
- Styrene-Acrylonytrile (SAN)
- Nylon 6 & 66
- Applications of Nylon 6 in Automobile Industry
- Airbag Containers
- Air Intake Manifolds
- Automotive Covers
- Thermoset Materials and Thermosets
- Types of Thermoset Plastics
- Polyurethane
- Production Process
- Uses for Polyurethane
- Phenolic Resins
- Unsaturated Polyester
- Production Process
5. Plastics in Automotive Industry
- Automotives -The Largest End-Use Segment for Plastics
- Life Cycle of Automotive Plastics
- Plastics Applications in Car Interiors
- Air Ducts
- Instrument Panels
- Steering Wheels
- Upholstery
- Other Interior Applications
- Plastics Applications in Car Exteriors
- Body Panels
- Bumpers and Fascia Systems
- Lighting Systems
- Trim
- Application of Plastics in Electrical Components
- Circuit Boards and Wiring Systems
- Component Housing
- Connectors
- Lighting Systems
- Switches and Sockets
- Plastics in Under-the-Hood Applications
- Air-intake Systems
- Bearing
- C.V. joints and U joints
- Chassis
- Brakes
- Suspension
- Cooling Systems
- Drive Shaft
- Engine
- Engine Components
- Flywheel
- Fuel Filler Pipes
- Fuel Lines
- Fuel Modules
- Fuel Pumps
- Fuel Rails
- Fuel Tanks
- Fuel-Intake Systems
- Power Train
- Transmission Parts
- Vapor Recovery Systems
- Institutes Engaged in Automotive Plastics R&D
- Automotive Research Alliance
- University of Michigan Automotive Research Center
- University of Dayton National Composites Center Automotive Research
(NCC-AR)
- University of Michigan Composite Vehicle Research Center (CVRC)
- Computational Tools for the Design of Composites Components and Structures
- International Automotive Research Centre (University of Warwick)
- Advanced Composites Center for Innovation and Science (University of
Bristol)
- Automotive Research Centre for Material and Fiber Innovation (Deakin
University)
- Other institutes
6. Technological Developments
- Mazda Develops New Plastic Mould Technology
- Ford Pursues Biodegradable Plastics
- Toray Expedites Foamed Plastics Development
- Basell Develops New HDPE Resin
7. Product Introductions/Innovations
- SABIC and Azdel Launch New Automotive Composite
- Bayer to Rollout Levblend PC-ABS-R
- LyondellBasell Launches New Lupolen HDPE
- EMS Unveils New TPEs
- DSM Engineering Plastics Introduces New Stanyl TW272B6
- Nissan Enters into Alliances with Maier and Fagor Ederlan
- Toyobo Unveils Nylon Resins based on New Polymer Technology
- Soliant and Durakon Revolutionize Automotive Plastics
- Dow Chemical Launches New Calendering-Grade TPU Elastomer
- Dow Chemical Launches New Low-YI TPU Elastomers
- Bayer MaterialScience' s Texin(r) 985 TPU Lends Support to Xtensor Device
- DuPont Packaging Introduces New DuPont(tm) Vamac(r)
- DuPont Introduces New Grades of Soft Thermoplastic Elastomers
8. Recent Industry Activity
- AkzoNobel Acquires Soliant
- Citadel Acquires BMCI
- LyondellBasell Takes Over Solvay Engineered Polymers
- UOHS Approves Gumotex-TANEX Merger
- SABIC and Sinopec Enter into a Joint Venture Agreement
- QPC and BBAG Establish New Joint Venture
- Marubeni Establishes New Joint Venture
- DSM Engineering Enters into an Agreement with Diolen
- Nissan Enters into Alliances with Maier and Fagor Ederlan
- Mitsubishi Partners with Borealis
- Huntsman Announces Start-Up of a New TPU Production Line
- BASF to Expand Its Automotive Business in India
- DSM Inaugurates a New Plant in Geleen
- DuPont Commences Production of Vespel(r) Shapes and Parts
- DuPont Expands the Compounding Capability of Zytel(r) Portfolio
- Lanxess Expands Caprolactam Plant
- Schulman to Shut Down Ontario Plant
- Dow Izolan Breaks Ground for New Facility
- DIC Receives New Name
- BASF Acquires BASF GE Schwarzheide
- Basell Merges with Lyondell to Form LyondellBasell
- Huntsman Signs Acquisition Agreement with BCI
- SABIC Takes Over GE Plastics
- GE Plastics Acquires Outstanding Shares of Exatec
- Kurz-Kasch Acquires MacLean Molded Components
- Sintex France Acquires Nief Plastics
- Sumitomo Bakelite Acquires Neopreg
- Hanwha Acquires Azdel
- Hitachi Incorporates Arnite(r) TV4 261
- DuPont Partners With Morph Technologies, Integran and PowerMetal
- Bayer MaterialScience Teams Up with O-Flex Automotive
- Celanese Divests AT Plastics Film Business to BPI
- Solvay to Set up Epichlorohydrin Manufacturing Plant
- Saudi Kayan Signs Contracts to Set Up Two Plants for LDPE and PP
- Kriti Industries Plans New Investment
- Lauren Expands Production Capabilities
- Dow Automotive Proposes New Plant
- DSM Proposes New Manufacturing Facility
- Radici Novacips Launches RadiciPlastics
- Sintex Acquires Assets of Bright Brothers
- Piolax Proposes Capacity Expansion
- SABIC Acquires Huntsman Petrochemicals
- DuPont and Russkie Kraski Form Automotive Coating Joint Venture
- CSP Acquires Plastics Division of ThyssenKrupp Budd
- Dow Automotive Acquires Wuhan Essex Chemical Company
9. Focus on Select Global Players
- Basell Service Company B.V (The Netherlands)
- BASF SE (Germany)
- Bayer MaterialScience LLC (US)
- Celanese Corporation (US)
- DIC Corporation (Japan)
- E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (US)
- Equistar Chemicals LP (US)
- Evonik Degussa GmbH (Germany)
- Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan)
- Formosa Plastics Corporation U.S.A. (US)
- KMI Group Inc (US)
- Polimeros Nacionales S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)
- Royal DSM N.V (The Netherlands)
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Saudi Arabia)
- Solvay S.A. (Belgium)
- Solvay North America, LLC (US)
- The Dow Chemical Company (US)
10. Global Market Perspective
- Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive
Plastics by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 8: World Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by Geographic
Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by Geographic
Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World
Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Analysis by Material Type
- Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Polypropylene in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North
America, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures
in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 11: World Historic Review for Polypropylene in Automotive Industry
by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Polypropylene in Automotive
Industry by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Polyurethane in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North
America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures
in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 14: World Historic Review for Polyurethane in Automotive Industry by
Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Polyurethane in Automotive
Industry by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon 6
& 66 in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons
for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 17: World Historic Review for Nylon 6 & 66 in Automotive
Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000
through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 18: World 10-Year Perspective for Nylon 6 & 66 in Automotive
Industry by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Polyethylene in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North
America, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures
in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 20: World Historic Review for Polyethylene in Automotive Industry by
Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 21: World 10-Year Perspective for Polyethylene in Automotive
Industry by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for PVC in
Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for
Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 23: World Historic Review for PVC in Automotive Industry by
Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 24: World 10-Year Perspective for PVC in Automotive Industry by
Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for
North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America
and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Unsaturated
Polyester in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America,
Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons
for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 26: World Historic Review for Unsaturated Polyester in Automotive
Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000
through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 27: World 10-Year Perspective for Unsaturated Polyester in
Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of
Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 &
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for PBT/PET in
Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/ Country - North America, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for
Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 29: World Historic Review for PBT/PET in Automotive Industry by
Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 30: World 10-Year Perspective for PBT/PET in Automotive Industry by
Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for
North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America
and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for PPE Alloys
in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan,
Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for
Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 32: World Historic Review for PPE Alloys in Automotive Industry by
Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 33: World 10-Year Perspective for PPE Alloys in Automotive Industry
by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for
North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America
and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyacetal
in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for
Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 35: World Historic Review for Polyacetal in Automotive Industry by
Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 36: World 10-Year Perspective for Polyacetal in Automotive Industry
by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for
North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America
and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 37: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other
Plastic Types (*) Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North
America, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures
in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 38: World Historic Review for Other Plastic Types (*) in Automotive
Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000
through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 39: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Plastic Types (*) in
Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of
Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 &
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1. North America
- A. Market Analysis
- Current & Future Analysis
- Canadian Plastics Industry- A Primer
- Automotive Plastics in Canada
- Product Launches
- Strategic Corporate Developments
- Select US Players
- B. Market Analytics
- Table 40: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6
& 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys,
Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures
in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 41: North American Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by
Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene,
PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years
2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 42: North American 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by
Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene,
PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for
Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2. Japan
- A. Market Analysis
- Current & Future Analysis
- Japanese Plastics Production
- Table 43: Japanese Plastics Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of
Production Volume by Material Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Product Launch
- Strategic Corporate Developments
- DIC Corporation - A Major Japanese Player
- B. Market Analytics
- Table 44: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6
& 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys,
Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures
in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 45: Japanese Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by Material
Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC,
Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years
2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 46: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by
Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene,
PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for
Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3. Europe
- A. Market Analysis
- Current & Future Analysis
- Quick Facts
- Table 47: European Plastics Market (2005): Breakdown of Production
Volume by Country/ Region (In ' 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 48: European Small Car Market (2008): Propylene Utilized Per Car
in Select European Car Models (In Pounds) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart)
- Table 49: European Automotive Plastics Market (2005): Plastic Weight (In
Kilogram) in Select Automotive Components and Corresponding Plastic Type
Used (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 50: European Market for Thermoplastics (2006): Percentage
Breakdown of Consumption by Geographic Markets (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart)
- Table 51: European Market for Thermoplastics (2006): Percentage
Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use Applications (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart)
- High Performance Polymers and the Automotive Industry
- Review of Select Markets
- France
- Automotive Industry- A Snapshot
- Germany
- Plastics Industry- Market Scan
- Table 52: German Market for Standard Plastics: Breakdown of Volume
Consumption by Product Type for the Years 2006 and 2007 (In ' 000 tons)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 53: German Market for Engineering Plastics: Breakdown of Volume
Consumption by Product Type for the Years 2006 & 2007 (In ' 000 Tons)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- East Germany: A Land of Promises for Automotive Plastics
- East German Market for Automotive Plastics (2006): Suppliers of Select
Automotive Plastic Parts and Components- Interior Components, Electronics/
Lighting Components, Exterior Components, Powertrain Components, and Chassis
Components
- Russia
- Snapshot of the Thermoplastics Industry
- Table 54: Russian Thermoplastics Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of
Consumption by End-Use Application (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Central Europe
- Breaking Old Barriers
- Czech Republic
- Automotive Industry- A Primer
- Plastic Industry in Czech Republic
- Product Launches
- Strategic Corporate Developments
- Key Players
- B. Market Analytics
- Table 55: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6
& 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys,
Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures
in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 56: European Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by Material
Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC,
Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years
2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 57: European 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by
Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene,
PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for
Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4. Asia-Pacific
- A. Market Analysis
- Current & Future Analysis
- Review of Select Markets
- China
- Market Overview
- Table 58: Chinese Engineering Plastics Market: Consumption by Product
Type for the Years 2006 through 2010 (In Thousand Tons) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Hong Kong
- Auto Parts and Accessories Market- An Overview
- India
- Capacity Expansions to Spur Growth in Polymer Industry
- Plans Afoot to Step-up Capacity
- Taiwan
- Table 59: Taiwanese Automotive Market: Production of Automotive Plastic
Components for the Years 2003 and 2005 (In ' 000 Units) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Strategic Corporate Developments
- Select Players
- B. Market Analytics
- Table 60: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6
& 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys,
Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures
in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 61: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by
Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene,
PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years
2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 62: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by
Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene,
PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for
Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5. Latin America
- A. Market Analysis
- Current & Future Analysis
- Corporate Development
- Polimeros Nacionales S.A. de C.V. - A Major Mexican Player
- B. Market Analytics
- Table 63: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6
& 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys,
Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures
in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 64: Latin America Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by
Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene,
PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years
2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 65: Latin America 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by
Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene,
PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for
Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6. Rest of World
- A. Market Analysis
- Current & Future Analysis
- Strategic Corporate Developments
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - A Major Saudi Arabian Player
- B. Market Analytics
- Table 66: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6
& 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys,
Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures
in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 67: Rest of World Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by
Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene,
PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years
2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 68: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by
Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene,
PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for
Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
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