ENGINEERED 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
• Product Segments Definitions
• Polycarbonates (PC)
• ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene)
• Polyacetal
• Nylon
• Thermoplastic Polyesters
• Others
• End-Use Segments
• Automotive
• Electrical and Electronics
• Appliances
• Miscellaneous

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Snapshots

2. Market Overview

• Current & Future Analysis
• Expanding Applications Spur Demand for Engineered Plastics
• Robust Growth Expected in Asia-Pacific
• Analysis by Product Category
• ABS, Polycarbonate and Nylon - Account for Bulk of Market
• Demand Conditions Brighten up for Polycarbonate
• Far Eastern Countries Represent Roaring Market for Polycarbonate
• Healthy Growth Projected in Thermoplastic Polyesters and Other Low Volume Resins
• Analysis by End Use Segment
• Market Trends
• European Reinforced Thermoset Resin Market in Consolidation Mode
• A Conglomeration of Factors Triggers Consolidations in the Market
• Consolidation Proves the Escape Route
• ‘Comply and Survive’ Forms the Environmental Dictum
• Thermoset Resins Need to Disown Hazardous Chemicals to Survive in the Market
• Challenges
• High Performance Features Drive Growth Potential
• Thermosets All Set to Enter New Niche Markets
• Review Of Plastics Industry
• Medical Plastics Demand Set to Rise
• Medical Components Segment to Overtake Medical Packaging Applications
• Commodity Resins Poised to Dominate the Medical Plastics Market
• Fast-paced Growth Predicted for Engineered Plastics
• Automotive Applications to Boost PC Demand
• Construction and Medical Industries Drive PC Demand
• PC Preferred for Water Bottles
• Polypropylene to Offer Good Competition to ABS
• North America to be the Manufacturing Hub for Larger Appliances
• Electronics and Information Storage to Boost Market
• Growing Demand for Engineered Plastics in Engine Parts
• Booming Market for Microsphere Fillers in North America
• Other Expanding Applications in Automotive Industry
• Heat-Resistant Engineered Plastics Replace Steel in Hot Water Tanks
• China and India: Burgeoning Markets for Engineered Plastics
• India Set to Become Hot Destination for Foreign Investment
• Blends - Gaining Ground
• Polycarbonate Being Increasingly Commoditized
• Consolidation Moves Intensify
• Factors Influencing the Market
• Replacement of Traditional Materials
• End Use Industries
• Technological Innovations
• Environmental Concerns

3. Product Overview

• Introduction to Engineered Plastics
• Plastics
• The Beginning
• World War II - a Boon for the Plastic Industry
• Monomers and Polymers
• The Final Product
• Types of Engineered Plastics
• ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene)
• Polycarbonate
• Nylon (Polyamide)
• Nylon 6/6
• Gas-Filled Nylon
• Nylon 6
• Blue Nylon
• Moly-Filled Nylon
• Oil-Filled Nylon
• Thermoplastic Polyesters
• Polyacetal (PA)/Acetal Polymers
• Others
• PEEK (Polyetheretherketone)
• PEI (Polyetherimide)
• Phenolics
• Polyimide
• PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide)
• PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide)
• PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone)
• Polysulfone
• Styrene Acrylonitrile

4. End-Use Market Analysis

• Automotive
• Key Players in the Industry
• Electrical and Electronics
• Household Appliances
• Audio and Video Equipment
• Electric Lighting and Wiring Equipment
• Motors and Generators
• Semiconductors
• Building/Construction
• Nonresidential Building Market
• Industry Analysis
• Residential Building
• Medical Equipment
• Miscellaneous

5. Product Launches

• Solvay Launches SEQUEL 1828 with Lowest CLTE
• Memry Corporation Introduces Putnam Plastics Plus
• 3D Systems Corp. Launches Accura 55 Plastic as alternative to ABS
• GE Plastics Introduces New Lightweight Polycarbonate
• Eastman Unveils ParaStar PET Resins
• 3D Systems Introduces Accura® 60 Plastic for Use in Solid-State Laser Systems
• J&A Plastics Launches New Functional Polycarbonate (PC) Blends
• 3D Systems Launches Accura®25 Plastic
• Rochling Engineered Plastics Offers a New Formulation of Polystone
• Thixomat Unleashes Thixomolding, New Injection Molding Technology
• ATP Engineers a New Medical Device

6. Recent Industry Activity

• Evonik Acquires Complete Stake in Degussa Engineered Carbons
• SABIC Acquires GE Plastics
• Bayer MaterialScience Acquires Ure-Tech
• LANXESS and DuPont' s Joint-Venture Boosts Production of PBT Polymer
• Eastman Divests PET Manufacturing Assets
• DSM Acquires Pamako AG
• SAUDI KAYAN Inks Two Contracts to Construct PP and LDPE Plants
• Ticona to Construct New LFRT Plant at Nanjing
• Sintex Acquires Dominant Stake in WCI of USA
• Polynt Acquires Plasticizer Business of DSM Composite Resins
• NILIT Acquires FRISETTA Polymer
• Röchling Engineering Plastics Acquires Glastic Corporation
• Röchling Acquires Symplastics
• BASF Inaugurates Plastics Compounding Plant in China
• Unigel Plastics Merges Policarbonatos and Resarbras to Form Unigel Plasticos
• Rohm and Haas to Form JinHaas with Weihai
• DSM to Construct Engineering Plastics Compounds Plant in India
• DSM Engineering to Build Greenfield Plant in India
• Kuibyshevazot Commences Operations
• Plastal Inks an Agreement with Polytec to Sell Menzolit-Fibron Mouldings
• Audax Group Acquires UTEX
• Radici Forms a Joint Venture with MK Modi Group
• Röchling Acquires Three Companies
• Toray and BASF Commence Commercial Production of PBT Resin
• DSM Initiates Construction of New Polymer Factory in China
• DSM Opens a New Manufacturing Facility for Engineering Plastics in China
• Solvay Acquires Gharda Chemical’s Polymers Division
• TriStar Plastics Acquires CJ Composite Bearings Division
• Matrix Acquires Atco Plastics
• Jacobs Secures Contract for the "UH2" Venture of DSM
• IDEX Concludes Acquisition of Eastern Plastics
• Lanxess Steps Up Engineering Plastics Capacity
• BASF Acquires North American EP Venture of LATI Industria
• Fiberfil Acquires DSM’s Polypropylene Business
• DSM’s Arnitel COPE Collaborates with SpecialChem
• Calico Propels Capacity of Auto Parts
• Applied Tech Products Forms Joint Venture with Wellmei Industrial Co. Ltd.
• China National Chemical Corp Takes Over Australian Qenos
• BASF Acquires Leuna-Miramid
• Centroplast Acquires Semiplas
• Teijin Completes First Phase of Polycarbonate Project
• Aker Kvaerner Constructs New POM Plant
• MGC Commissions New Polyacetal Facility
• Silon Purchases Suzhou Constab Engineering Plastics
• Bayer ABS Changes Name

7. Focus on Select Global Players

• BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)
• Bayer (Germany)
• Chi Mei Corporation (Taiwan)
• Dow Chemical (US)
• DuPont (US)
• Eastman Chemical Company (US)
• Evonik Degussa GmbH (Germany)
• LG Chem (Korea)
• Polyplastics Co. (Japan)
• Royal DSM NV (The Netherlands)
• SABIC (Saudi Arabia)
• SABIC Innovative Plastics (US)
• TICONA Engineering Polymers (Germany)
• Teijin (Japan)
• Toray Industries Inc (Japan)
• Wintech Polymer Ltd. (Japan)

8. Global Market Perspective

• Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Worldwide Engineered Plastics Market by Product Category
• Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Polycarbonate (PC) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Polycarbonate (PC) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Polycarbonate (PC) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene- Styrene by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Acrylonitrile- Butadiene- Styrene by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene- Styrene by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Polyacetal (PA) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: World Long-term Projections for Polyacetal (PA) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Polyacetal (PA) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Nylon by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Nylon by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Nylon by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: World Long-term Projections for Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: World 10-Year Perspective for Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Other Engineered Plastics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Other Engineered Plastics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 21: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Engineered Plastics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Worldwide Engineered Plastics Market by End Use Segment
• Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics in Automotive Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 23: World Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics in Automotive Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 24: World 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics in Automotive Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics in Electrical and Electronics Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 26: World Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics in Electrical and Electronics Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 27: World 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics in Electrical and Electronics Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics in Appliances by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 29: World Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics in Appliances by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 30: World 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics in Appliances by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 32: World Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 33: World 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • ABS and Polycarbonate Share Top Honors
  • An Overview of Engineered Plastics Market
  • Prosperous Outlook Ahead
  • A Review of Key Players
  • Dow Chemical
  • DuPont
  • Eastman Chemical Company
  • SABIC Innovative Plastics
  • Product Launches
  • Recent Industry Activity
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 34: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 35: US Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 36: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 37: US Long-term Projections Analysis for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 38: US 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 39: US 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

• A. Market Analysis
  • Recent Industry Activity
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 40: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 41: Canadian Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 42: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 43: Canadian Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 44: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene- Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 45: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Relatively Slow-paced Growth Projected in Japan
  • Key Players
  • Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Corp.
  • Polyplastics Co.
  • Teijin Limited
  • Toray Industries Inc.
  • Wintech Polymer Ltd.
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 46: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 47: Japanese Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 48: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 49: Japanese Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 50: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene- Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 51: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Germany Rules European Market
  • Key Players
  • BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)
  • Bayer (Germany)
  • Evonik Degussa GmbH (Germany)
  • Royal DSM NV (The Netherlands)
  • Solvay (Belgium)
  • TICONA Engineering Polymers (Germany)
  • Product Launches
  • Recent Industry Activity
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 52: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 53: European Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 54: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 55: European Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 56: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 57: European Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 58: European 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 59: European 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene- Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 60: European 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

• A. Market Analysis
  • ABS, Polycarbonate and Nylon Rule the Roost
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 61: French Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 62: French Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 63: French Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 64: French Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 65: French 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene- Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 66: French 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

• A. Market Analysis
  • Germany: Largest Market in Europe
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 67: German Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 68: German Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 69: German Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 70: German Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 71: German 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene- Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 72: German 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

• Market Analytics
• Table 73: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 74: Italian Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 75: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 76: Italian Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 77: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene- Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 78: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

• Market Analytics
• Table 79: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 80: UK Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 81: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 82: UK Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 83: UK 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 84: UK 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Spain

• Market Analytics
• Table 85: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 86: Spanish Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 87: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 88: Spanish Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 89: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene- Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 90: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4f. Russia

• A. Market Analysis
  • Russia: The Fastest Growing Market in Europe
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 91: Russia Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 92: Russia Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 93: Russia Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 94: Russia Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 95: Russia 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene- Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 96: Russia 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4g. Rest of Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Recent Industry Activity
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 97: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 98: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 99: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 100: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 101: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile- Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 102: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • The Largest and the Fastest Market
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 103: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Geographic Region - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 104: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Geographic Region - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 105: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 106: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 107: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 108: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 109: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012
  • Table 110: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene- Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 111: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5a. China

• A. Market Analysis
  • China Rules Asia-Pacific Markets
  • An Overview of Engineered Plastics Market
  • Recent Industry Activity
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 112: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 113: Chinese Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 114: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 115: Chinese Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 116: Chinese 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene- Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 117: Chinese 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5b. Rest of Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • End Use Market Analysis
  • Recent Industry Activity
  • Key Players
  • Chi Mei Corporation (Taiwan)
  • DuPont India (India)
  • GE Plastics India (India)
  • Kohap Engineering Plastics (Korea)
  • Korea Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd. (Korea)
  • Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (Korea)
  • Lanxess ABS Ltd. (India)
  • LG Chem (Korea)
  • PT Risjad Brasali Styrindo (Indonesia)
  • Reliance Industries Limited (India)
  • Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation (Taiwan)
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 118: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 119: Rest of Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 120: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 121: Rest of Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 122: Rest of Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile- Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 123: Rest of Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. The Middle East

• A. Market Analysis
  • ABS and Nylon Share Top Honors in Middle East
  • Recent Industry Activity
  • SABIC (Saudi Arabia) - A Key Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 124: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 125: Middle East Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 126: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 127: Middle East Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 128: Middle East 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile- Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 129: Middle East 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Latin America

• A. Market Analysis
  • Latin American Market: Gaining Momentum
  • Recent Industry Activity
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 130: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 131: Latin American Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 132: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 133: Latin American Long-term Projections for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 134: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by Product Category - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Polyacetal, Nylon, Thermoplastic Polyesters (PBT/PET), and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 135: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Engineered Plastics by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Appliances, and Miscellaneous Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)