China has experienced over two decades of high economic growth, which has been stimulated by the consecutive increases of industrial output, consumer consumption and capital investment. China’s GDP has been growing at 11% per annum. National industry output has been advancing at 10.3% annually and will continue to sustain a strong growth into the next decade. The fast-growing middle class is creating an enormous consumer society. As the fastest-growing economy in the world, the emerging market has attracted the attention of investors and corporations around the world for the last two decades.

To deepen the reform of state-owned enterprises is a long-term task and needs great efforts. The reform of state-owned economy has witnessed rapid changes in both economic and social aspects. The introduction of foreign advanced technology and capitals will continue to be favored by the Chinese government and business community. New ways will be adopted to utilize foreign investment, including mergers, acquisition, and investment funds and securities investment. China will continue to improve its investment environment in the areas of legal system, intellectual property protection, foreign trade and investment regulation, infrastructure and financial system. China is the second largest foreign investment recipient after the United States in the world today. Given its vast market, the country provides tremendous opportunities for investment and trade both for the present and future. 
 

I. INTRODUCTION

Report Scope and Methodology

Executive Summary

II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Economic Outlook

Key Economic Indicators

Industrial Output

Population and Labor

Foreign Investment

Foreign Trade

Financial and Tax Regulations

Banking System and Regulations

Foreign Exchange

Taxes, Tariff and Custom Duties

III. POLYETHYLENE INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Polyethylene Industry Capacity

Major Producer Facility Locations, Output and Capacity

Market Share of Key Producers

Potential Entrants

Major End-Users

Major Foreign Investments

Technology Development

IV. POLYETHYLENE PRODUCTION & DEMAND

Overview

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Ethylene Vinyl Acetate

Polyethylene Exports and Imports

V. POLYETHYLENE DEMAND BY MARKET

Polyethylene Markets Outlook

Packaging

Packaging Industry Trends

Polyethylene Consumption in Packaging

Automobiles and Other Motor Vehicles

Automobile Industry Trends

Polyethylene Consumption in Automobiles

Industrial Applications

Major End-Use Industry Trends

Polyethylene Consumption in Industrial Applications

Electrical and Electronics

Electrical and Electronics Industry Trends

Polyethylene Consumption in Electrical and Electronics

Construction

Construction Industry Trends

Polyethylene Consumption in Construction

Consumer Products

Major End-Use Consumer Products Industry Trends

Polyethylene Consumption in Consumer Products

Other Polyethylene Markets

VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES

Distribution System in China

China's Distribution System

Polyethylene Distribution Channels

Transportation and Freight Infrastructure

Market Entry Channels

Exporting to China

Export Market Overview

Chinese Trading Practice

Chemical Trade Companies

Import Restrictions in China

Technology Licensing

Technology Licensing Overview

Intellectual Property Protection

Joint Venture

Joint Venture Overview

Advantages and Disadvantages

Wholly-Owned Enterprises

Foreign Wholly-Owned Enterprises Overview

Advantages and Disadvantages

Other Market Entry Channels

Setting up Sales Offices

Selling to China Through Attending Trade Fairs

Contacting Chinese Companies

Advertising

Market Entry Strategies

Understanding Differences

Business Practice Differences

Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions

VII. POLYETHYLENE PRODUCER DIRECTORY

Polyethylene Producer Profiles

Distributors and Trading Companies

Research Institutions and Associations

Major End-Users

LIST OF TABLES

I. INTRODUCTION

Economic Outlook Summary

Polyethylene Supply and Demand Summary

II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Key Economic Indicators

Industrial Output

Population and Labor Force Trends

Foreign Investment and Loans

Foreign Trade

Key Commodity Exports from China

China’s Exports to its Leading Trade Partners

Key Commodity Imports into China

China’s Imports from Its Leading Trade Partners

III. POLYETHYLENE INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS

Polyethylene Industry Capacity

Major Producer Facility Locations

Major Polyethylene Producer Output and Capacities

Market Share of Key Producers

Major End-Users

Major Foreign Investments

IV. POLYETHYLENE PRODUCTION & DEMAND

Total Polyethylene Production and Demand

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Ethylene Vinyl Acetate

Polyethylene Exports and Imports

V. POLYETHYLENE DEMAND BY MARKET

Total Polyethylene Consumption by Market

Packaging Industry Trends

Polyethylene Consumption in Packaging

Automobile Industry Trends

Polyethylene Consumption in Automobiles

Major End-Use Industry Trends

Polyethylene Consumption in Industrial Applications

Electrical and Electronics Industry Trends

Polyethylene Consumption in Electrical and Electronics

Construction Industry Trends

Polyethylene Consumption in Construction

Major End-Use Consumer Products Industry Trends

Polyethylene Consumption in Consumer Products

Other Polyethylene Markets

LIST OF CHARTS

Polyethylene Production and Demand Summary

China's GDP and Industrial Output

Industrial Output by Ownership

Foreign Investments and Loans

China’s Imports and Exports

Polyethylene Capacity in China

Polyethylene Capacity, Output and Demand

Polyethylene Production

Polyethylene Exports and Imports

Polyethylene Demand by Market in 2009