Global Surfactants Procurement Market Intelligence Report 2017

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Dec 07, 2017, 13:45 ET

DUBLIN, Dec. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

The "Global Surfactants - Procurement Market Intelligence Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

Global Surfactants Market, provides up-to-date information about market shifts and potential risks, as well as in-depth knowledge of products and services, which can help in planning and in executing category management activities. It focuses on the cost-saving aspects of procurement and on providing insights that can lead to optimization of category spend.

One-third of the current market is dominated by bio-based surfactants, which are developed using sugar and natural oils such as palm and coconut. Additionally, surfactant manufacturers are looking to enhance their production capacities by developing bio-based refineries through strategic collaborations and JVs with cross-border partners. Improved environmental awareness is influencing factors such as purchasing decisions and stringent regulation and restrictions in the development of new molecule formulations for surfactants are contributing to the increasing demand for bio-based surfactants.

One of the procurement best practices for buyers in the global surfactants market is to partner with suppliers that provide high-performance and efficient surfactants tailored to specific end-user applications. Buyers prefer to partner with suppliers that have the high scientific expertise and technical know-how in developing low-cost molecular structures.

According to the report, the surfactants industry has been experiencing an increasing transition from synthetic alcohols to oleo-alcohols. Also, around one-third of the current market is currently dominated by bio-based surfactants, which are developed using sugar and natural oils such as palm and coconut.

Further, the report states that one of the key procurement challenges faced by buyers is the delays in procurement of surfactants due to issues in logistics, transportation, and customs. Moreover, import and customs issues across international ports may delay the shipments of surfactants.

Key Topics Covered:

PART 1: CATEGORY AT A GLANCE

PART 2: SCOPE OF THE REPORT

PART 3: MARKET INSIGHTS

Category Spend Analysis
Category Maturity by Regions
Demand-Supply Shifts
Regional Demand-Supply Snapshot
Global Molasses Production Hubs
Market Developments
Regional Impact of Trends
Key Category Growth Drivers and Corresponding Regional Impacts
Major Category Growth Constraints and Corresponding Regional Impacts
Key Current Technological Innovations
Major Regulatory Frameworks
Strategic Sustainability Practices
Porter's Five Forces
PESTLE Analysis

PART 4: SUPPLY MARKET INSIGHTS

Supplier Operational Capability Matrix
Other Prominent Suppliers by Region: Operational Capability Matrix
Supplier Functional Capability Matrix
Other Prominent Suppliers by Region: Functional Capability Matrix
Key Clients/Partners
Supplier Cost Breakup
Supplier Positioning Matrix

PART 5: PRICING INSIGHTS

Pricing Models Snapshot
Pricing Models - Pros and Cons
Indicative Pricing

PART 6: PROCUREMENT INSIGHTS

Major Category Requirements
Major Procurement Pain Points
Category Sourcing Evolution Matrix
Procurement Best Practices
Cost-saving Opportunities
Supplier Selection Criteria
Category Negotiation Strategies
SLA Terms
Supplier Evaluation Criteria
Category Risk Analysis

PART 7: TOP FIVE SUPPLIERS

The Dow Chemical Company
Akzo Nobel
Evonik Industries
Clariant AG
BASF

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vh25rw/global?w=5

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