Automotive Plastics

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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