China's demand for phenolic resins has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow. This new study examines China's economic trends, investment environment, industry development, supply and demand, industry capacity, industry structure, marketing channels and major industry participants. Historical data (1990, 1995 and 2000) and long-term forecasts throught 2005 and 2010 are presented. Major producers in China are profiled.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 

 

 

 
I. INTRODUCTION 1
 

 
Report Scope and Methodology 1
 
Executive Summary 2
 

 
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 8
 

 
Economic Outlook 8
 
Key Economic Indicators 8
 
Population 12
 
Industrial Output 14
 
Foreign Investment 16
 
Foreign Trade 20
 
Financial and Tax Regulations 29
 
Banking System and Regulations 29
 
Foreign Exchange 30
 
Taxation on Foreign-Funded Enterprises 31
 

 
III. PHENOLIC RESINS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS 34
 

 
Phenolic Resins Industry Capacity 34
 
Major Producer Facility Locations, Output and Capacity 40
 
Market Share of Key Producers 44
 
Potential Entrants 47
 
Major End-Users 49
 
Major Foreign Investments 54
 
Technology Development 56
 

 

 
IV. PHENOLIC RESINS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND 59
 

 
Overview 59
 
Phenolic Resins Raw Materials 62
 
Phenol Production and Demand 62
 
Formaldehyde Production and Demand 67
 
Phenolic Resins Production 74
 
Phenolic Resins Imports and Exports 79
 
Phenolic Resins Demand 82
 
Phenolic Resins Demand by Applications 85
 
Adhesives 86
 
Other Applications 90
 
Pricing Trends 92
 

 

 
V. PHENOLIC RESINS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET 98
 

 
Phenolic Resins Markets Outlook Overview 98
 
Construction 103
 
Construction Market Outlook 103
 
Phenolic Resins Consumption in Construction 105
 
Furniture 107
 
Furniture Market Outlook 107
 
Phenolic Resins Consumption in Furniture 111
 
Appliances 113
 
Appliances Market Outlook 113
 
Phenolic Resins Consumption in Appliances 116
 
Automobiles 118
 
Automobile Market Outlook 118
 
Phenolic Resins Consumption in Automobiles 123
 
Electric and Electronic Equipment 126
 
Electric and Electronic Equipment Market Outlook 126
 
Phenolic Resins Consumption in Electric and Electronic Equipment 129
 
Other Phenolic Resins Markets 130
 

 

 
VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES 133
 

 
Distribution System in China 133
 
China's Distribution System 133
 
Phenolic Resins Distribution Channels 134
 
Transportation and Freight Infrastructure 135
 
Communications 136
 
Market Entry Channels 137
 
Exporting to China 138
 
Export Market Overview 138
 
Chinese Trading Practice 139
 
Chemical Trade Companies 140
 
Import Restrictions in China 141
 
Technology Licensing 142
 
Technology Licensing Overview 142
 
Intellectual Property Protection 143
 
Joint Venture 143
 
Joint Venture Overview 143
 
Advantages and Disadvantages 145
 
Wholly Owned Enterprises 146
 
Foreign Wholly Owned Enterprises Overview 146
 
Advantages and Disadvantages 147
 
Other Market Entry Channels 147
 
Setting up Sales Offices 147
 
Selling to China Through Attending Trade Fairs 148
 
Contacting Chinese Companies 150
 
Advertising 150
 
Market Entry Strategies 151
 
Understanding Differences 151
 
Business Practice Differences 152
 
Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions 152
 
Dealing with Governments 153
 

 
VII. PHENOLIC RESINS PRODUCER DIRECTORY 155
 

 
Phenolic Resins Producer Profiles 155
 
Distributors and Trading Companies 174
 
Research Institutions and Associations 178
 
Major End-Users 181
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
LIST OF TABLES
 

 

 
I. INTRODUCTION 1
 

 
Economic Outlook Summary 4
 
Phenolic Resins Supply and Demand Summary 7
 

 
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 8
 

 
Key Economic Indicators 11
 
Population and Labor Force Trends 13
 
Industrial Output 16
 
Foreign Investment and Loans 19
 
Foreign Trade 21
 
Key Commodity Exports from China 23
 
China's Exports to its Leading Trade Partners 25
 
Key Commodity Imports into China 26
 
China's Imports from Its Leading Trade Partners 28
 

 
III. PHENOLIC RESINS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS 34
 

 
Phenolic Resins Industry Capacity 38
 
Major Producer Facility Locations 41
 
Major Phenolic Resins Producer Output and Capacities 43
 
Market Share of Key Producers 46
 
Major End-Users 51
 
Major Foreign Investments 56
 

 
IV. PHENOLIC RESINS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND 59
 

 
Total Phenolic Resins Production and Demand 60
 
Phenol Production and Demand 67
 
Formaldehyde Production and Demand 73
 
Phenolic Resins Production 77
 
Phenolic Resins Imports and Exports 80
 
Phenolic Resins Demand 84
 
Phenolic Resins Demand by Applications 85
 
Adhesives 90
 
Other Applications 92
 

 

 
V. PHENOLIC RESINS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET 98
 

 
Total Phenolic Resins Consumption by Market 101
 
Construction Market Trends 104
 
Phenolic Resins Consumption in Construction 107
 
Furniture Market Outlook 111
 
Phenolic Resins Consumption in Furniture 113
 
Appliances Market Outlook 116
 
Phenolic Resins Consumption in Appliances 118
 
Automobile Market Outlook 121
 
Phenolic Resins Consumption in Automobiles 125
 
Electric and Electronic Equipment Market Outlook 128
 
Phenolic Resins Consumption in Electric and Electronic Equipment 130
 
Other Phenolic Resins Markets 132
 

 

 
LIST OF CHARTS
 

 

 
Phenolic Resins Production and Demand Summary 5
 
China's GDP and Industrial Output 10
 
Population Trends 13
 
Industrial Output by Ownership 15
 
Foreign Investments and Loans 18
 
China's Imports and Exports 22
 
Key Commodity Exports from China 24
 
Key Commodity Imports into China 27
 
Phenolic Resins Capacity in China 39
 
Phenolic Resins Capacity, Output and Demand 61
 
Phenolic Resins Production 78
 
Phenolic Resins Exports and Imports 81
 
Phenolic Resins Demand by Market in 2005 102