NEW YORK, April 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Bisphenol A in US$ Million by the following End-Use Segments: Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 33 companies including many key and niche players such as -
Bayer AGChang Chun Plastics Co., Ltd.Haverhill Chemicals LLCKumho P&B Chemicals, Inc.LG Chem Ltd.
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I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Polycarbonate Resins I-3
Epoxy Resins I-3
Other Applications I-3
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1
A Curtain Raiser II-1
Recession in Retrospect II-1
Recession Tames Down Epoxy Resins Market II-2
Global Financial Downturn Tempers Growth of Engineering
Plastics Market II-2
Current & Future Analysis II-3
Analysis by Geographic Region II-3
Analysis by End-Use Segment II-3
Production Scenario II-4
Table 1: Global Bisphenol A Market by Leading Players (2013):
Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Capacity for Bayer,
Dow, Hexion, Kumho P&B, LG Chem, Mitsui Chemicals, Nan Ya
Plastics, SABIC, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-4
2. MAJOR TRENDS II-5Demand-Supply Scenario Proving Beneficial for Regional Playersin Emerging Markets II-5Asia, Led by China, to Spearhead Growth of Global BPA Market II-5Table 2: Global BPA Market (2012 & 2013): Percentage ShareBreakdown of Production Capacity by Geographic Region - US,Japan Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) II-6BPA Demand Continues to Spur Phenol and Acetone Production andConsumption II-6Table 3: Global Phenol Market (2012 & 2013): Percentage ShareBreakdown of Production Capacity by Geographic Region - US,Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, andRest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-7
Table 4: Global Phenol Market by End Use Segment (2013):
Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Bisphenol A,
Caprolactam, Phenolic Resins, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-7
Table 5: Global Acetone Market (2013): Percentage ShareBreakdown of Production Capacity by Geographic Region - US,Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, andRest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-8
Table 6: Global Acetone Market by End Use Segment (2013):
Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Bisphenol A,
Direct Solvent, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, Methyl Methacrylate
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-8
BPA Production Technology Undergoes Major Changes II-8
Ban on BPA Impacts Baby Feeding Bottles Market II-9
Table 7: Global Baby Bottles Market (2013): Percentage
Breakdown of Market Share by Geographic Region - Asia-Pacific
(Excl China), China, Europe, Latin America, North America and
Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-9
French BPA Ban Sounds Alarm Bells for Canned Food Exporters II-9
BPA Ban Opens New Avenues for Innovative Players II-11
Table 8: Global Packaging Coatings Market by Leading Players
(2013): Percentage Breakdown of Production Volumes for
Valspar and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-11
Table 9: Global Packaging Coatings Market by GeographicRegion (2013): Percentage Breakdown of Production Volume forAsia-Pacific, Europe, North America and Rest of World(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-11
Table 10: Global Packaging Coatings Market by Type (2013):
Percentage Breakdown of Usage for Flexible Packaging, Glass,
Liquid Cartons, Metal, Paper-Based Containers, Rigid Plastic
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-12
Large-Scale BPA Producers to Thrive, Despite BPA Ban in Food
Contact Materials II-13
Table 11: Global BPA Percentage Consumption in Controversial
End-use Segments (2013) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-13
Glass Packaging Manufacturers Keen to Profit from BPA Controversy II-14
3. INSIGHTS INTO MAJOR END-USE MARKETS II-15Demand Trends from Downstream Applications Influence BPA Demand II-15A Report Card for Major BPA End-Use Markets over the Recent Past II-15Medical Plastics Demand Set to Rise II-16Wind Energy Market Offers High Growth Prospects II-16Optical Data Storage Looks Beyond CDs & DVDs II-17Demand Conditions Brighten Up for Polycarbonate II-18Automotive Applications to Boost PC Demand II-18Construction and Medical Industries Drive PC Demand II-18
4. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE II-19
Global Regulatory Scenario II-19
Major Associations II-19
Regulations Status in Select Countries at a Glance II-20
5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-23Introduction II-23Synthesis II-23Chemical Properties of BPA II-24Applications II-24Polycarbonate Plastic II-24Properties of Polycarbonate Plastics II-25Epoxy Resins II-25Other Applications II-25The Origin of Bisphenol A II-25
6. BISPHENOL A SCORECARD II-27
Sources of BPA Exposure II-27
Food Packaging II-27
Drinking Water II-27
Fresh Food II-27
Skin Absorption II-27
Potential Health Concerns Related to BPA Exposure II-27
Effects on Human Health II-27
Obesity II-28
BPA Leaching Casts a Shadow on Infant Health II-29
Environmental Hazards II-29
Research Studies Corroborate Harmful Effects of BPA II-29
Lang Study II-29
BPA Discharge Dependent on Temperature II-30
BPA Leads to Arrhythmias II-30
Other Studies II-30
A Peek at Select BPA-Related Researches/Studies II-31
7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-32Mitsui to Wind Up Operation of Manufacturing Facilities in Japan II-32Shanghai Sinopec Mitsui Chemicals Commences Phenol and AcetonePlants in Shanghai II-32Mitsui Commences Hi-Bis Plant Expansion II-32PYPC Inks Contract with Badger for BPA Plant II-32
8. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS II-33
Bayer AG (Germany) II-33
Chang Chun Plastics Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) II-33
Haverhill Chemicals LLC (US) II-34
Kumho P&B Chemicals, Inc. (South Korea) II-34
LG Chem Ltd. (South Korea) II-35
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan) II-35
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan) II-36
Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. (US) II-37
Nan Ya Plastics Corporation (Taiwan) II-38
SABIC (Saudi Arabia) II-38
The Dow Chemical Company (US) II-39
9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-41Table 12: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis forBisphenol A by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest ofWorld Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual ConsumptionFigures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) II-41
Table 13: World Historic Review for Bisphenol A by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for
Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42
Table 14: World 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A byGeographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumptionfor US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43By End-Use Segment II-44Table 15: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis forBisphenol A in Polycarbonate Resins by Geographic Region - US,Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), LatinAmerica and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed withAnnual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44
Table 16: World Historic Review for Bisphenol A in
Polycarbonate Resins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45
Table 17: World 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A inPolycarbonate Resins by Geographic Region - PercentageBreakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest ofWorld Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) II-46
Table 18: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Bisphenol A in Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47
Table 19: World Historic Review for Bisphenol A in EpoxyResins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest ofWorld Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual ConsumptionFigures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) II-48
Table 20: World 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A in Epoxy
Resins by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for
Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49
Table 21: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis forBisphenol A in Other End-Use Applications by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzedwith Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50
Table 22: World Historic Review for Bisphenol A in Other
End-Use Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-51
Table 23: World 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A in OtherEnd-Use Applications by Geographic Region - PercentageBreakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest ofWorld Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) II-52III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Current and Future Scenario III-1
Major Trends III-1
BPA Demand Lends Momentum to the US Phenols Market III-1
Table 24: US Phenol Market (2013): Percentage Breakdown of
Consumption Volume by End Use Segment (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-1
The US FDA Approves Use of Bisphenol A III-2
Consumption of BPA Products Pave Way to High Health Care Costs III-2
French BPA Ban to Hurt US Exports III-3
BPA Market Witnesses Significant Changes in Trade Dynamics III-3
Table 25: US Exports of 4, 4'-Isopropylidenediphenol
(Bisphenol A, Diphenylolpropane) and its Salts by Country
in US$ Thousand (2011-2013) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-4
Table 26: US Imports of 4, 4'-Isopropylidenediphenol(Bisphenol a, Diphenylolpropane) and its Salts by Countryin US$ Thousand (2011-2013) (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) III-5Automotive Glazing Industry Opens New Growth Avenues III-6Production Scenario III-6Table 27: Leading BPA Producers in the US with ProductionCapacities in '000 Metric Tons Per Annum (2013) (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-6Regulatory Overview III-7Perspective on the US Regulatory Scenario for Toxic Chemicals III-7Social Movements Affecting Demand for BPA-based Products III-7Major Social Movements Organizations Focusing on Banning BPA III-8Landmark Events in the Evolution of the BPA Market III-9US State-wise Restrictions on BPA at a Glance III-11Select Key Players III-14B.Market Analytics III-16Table 28: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis forBisphenol A by End-Use Application - Polycarbonate Resins,Epoxy Resins, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed withAnnual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16
Table 29: US Historic Review for Bisphenol A by End-Use
Application - Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption
Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17
Table 30: US 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A by End-UseApplication - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption forPolycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Other Markets forYears 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) III-18
2. CANADA III-19
A.Market Analysis III-19
Current & Future Analysis III-19
Regulatory Overview III-19
BPA Baby Bottles Banned III-19
Government Limits Release of BPA into the Environment III-19
Trade Scenario III-20
Table 31: Canadian Exports of 4, 4'-Isopropylidenediphenol
(Bisphenol A, Diphenylolpropane) and its Salts by Country
in US$ (2012 & 2013) III-20
Table 32: Canadian Imports of 4, 4'-Isopropylidenediphenol(Bisphenol a, Diphenylolpropane) and its Salts by Countryin US$ (2012 & 2013) III-20B.Market Analytics III-21Table 33: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysisfor Bisphenol A by End-Use Application - PolycarbonateResins, Epoxy Resins, and Other Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons forYears 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21
Table 34: Canadian Historic Review for Bisphenol A by
End-Use Application - Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins,
and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through
2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22
Table 35: Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A byEnd-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of VolumeConsumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, andOther Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-23
3. JAPAN III-24
A.Market Analysis III-24
Current & Future Analysis III-24
Regulatory Overview III-24
Strategic Corporate Development III-24
Select Key Players III-24
B.Market Analytics III-27
Table 36: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Bisphenol A by End-Use Application - Polycarbonate
Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Other Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for
Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27
Table 37: Japanese Historic Review for Bisphenol A byEnd-Use Application - Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins,and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with AnnualConsumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28
Table 38: Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A by
End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
Consumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and
Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29
4. EUROPE III-30A.Market Analysis III-30Current & Future Analysis III-30Regulatory Overview III-30BPA Manufacturers to Adopt Strategies to Stay Afloat in theSluggish Market III-30B.Market Analytics III-31Table 39: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysisfor Bisphenol A by Geographic Region - France, Germany,Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures inMetric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-31
Table 40: European Historic Review for Bisphenol A by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,
Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years
2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32
Table 41: European 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A byGeographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of VolumeConsumption for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia,and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33
Table 42: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Bisphenol A by End-Use Application - Polycarbonate
Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Other Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for
Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34
Table 43: European Historic Review for Bisphenol A byEnd-Use Application - Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins,and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with AnnualConsumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35
Table 44: European 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A by
End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
Consumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and
Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36
4a. FRANCE III-37A.Market Analysis III-37Current & Future Analysis III-37Regulatory Overview III-37B.Market Analytics III-38Table 45: French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysisfor Bisphenol A by End-Use Application - PolycarbonateResins, Epoxy Resins, and Other Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons forYears 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38
Table 46: French Historic Review for Bisphenol A by End-Use
Application - Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption
Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39
Table 47: French 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A byEnd-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of VolumeConsumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, andOther Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-40
4b. GERMANY III-41
A.Market Analysis III-41
Current & Future Analysis III-41
Regulatory Overview III-41
Strategic Corporate Development III-41
Bayer Ag - A Major Player III-41
B.Market Analytics III-43
Table 48: German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Bisphenol A by End-Use Application - Polycarbonate
Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Other Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for
Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43
Table 49: German Historic Review for Bisphenol A by End-UseApplication - Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and OtherMarkets Independently Analyzed with Annual ConsumptionFigures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-44
Table 50: German 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A by
End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
Consumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and
Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45
4c. ITALY III-46Market Analysis III-46Table 51: Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysisfor Bisphenol A by End-Use Application - PolycarbonateResins, Epoxy Resins, and Other Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons forYears 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46
Table 52: Italian Historic Review for Bisphenol A by End-Use
Application - Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption
Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47
Table 53: Italian 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A byEnd-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of VolumeConsumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, andOther Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-48
4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM III-49
Market Analysis III-49
Table 54: UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Bisphenol A by End-Use Application - Polycarbonate Resins,
Epoxy Resins, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014
through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49
Table 55: UK Historic Review for Bisphenol A by End-UseApplication - Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and OtherMarkets Independently Analyzed with Annual ConsumptionFigures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-50
Table 56: UK 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A by End-Use
Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for
Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Other Markets for
Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-51
4e. SPAIN III-52Market Analysis III-52Table 57: Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysisfor Bisphenol A by End-Use Application - PolycarbonateResins, Epoxy Resins, and Other Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons forYears 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52
Table 58: Spanish Historic Review for Bisphenol A by End-Use
Application - Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption
Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53
Table 59: Spanish 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A byEnd-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of VolumeConsumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, andOther Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-54
4f. RUSSIA III-55
A.Market Analysis III-55
Current & Future Analysis III-55
Ojsc Kazanorgsintez - A Key Player III-55
B.Market Analytics III-56
Table 60: Russian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Bisphenol A by End-Use Application - Polycarbonate
Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Other Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for
Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56
Table 61: Russian Historic Review for Bisphenol A by End-UseApplication - Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and OtherMarkets Independently Analyzed with Annual ConsumptionFigures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-57
Table 62: Russian 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A by
End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
Consumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and
Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58
4g. REST OF EUROPE III-59A.Market Analysis III-59Current & Future Analysis III-59Regulatory Overview in Select Markets III-59B.Market Analytics III-60Table 63: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and FutureAnalysis for Bisphenol A by End-Use Application -Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Other MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures inMetric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-60
Table 64: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Bisphenol A by
End-Use Application - Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins,
and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through
2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61
Table 65: Rest of Europe 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol Aby End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of VolumeConsumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, andOther Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-62
5. ASIA-PACIFIC III-63
A.Market Analysis III-63
Current & Future Analysis III-63
Asia-Pacific BPA Market Witnesses Unstable Demand/Supply
Scenario III-63
Competition III-64
Table 66: Leading BPA Producers in Asia-Pacific (2013):
Annual Production Capacity in Thousand Metric Tons
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-64
Key Statistics III-65
Table 67: Asia-Pacific Phenol Market (2013): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Production Capacity by Geographic Region
- China, India, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-65
Table 68: Asia-Pacific Acetone Market (2013): PercentageShare Breakdown of Production Capacity by Geographic Region- China, India, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-65B.Market Analytics III-66Table 69: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and FutureAnalysis for Bisphenol A by Geographic Region - China, SouthKorea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons forYears 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66
Table 70: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Bisphenol A by
Geographic Region - China, South Korea, and Rest of
Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through
2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67
Table 71: Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol Aby Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of VolumeConsumption for China, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-PacificMarkets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-68
Table 72: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future
Analysis for Bisphenol A by End-Use Application -
Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in
Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69
Table 73: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Bisphenol A byEnd-Use Application - Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins,and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with AnnualConsumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70
Table 74: Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A
by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
Consumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and
Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71
5a. CHINA III-72A.Market Analysis III-72Current & Future Analysis III-72Market Overview III-72Table 75: Chinese BPA Market (2014 & 2015): Annual CapacityExpansions by Company in Thousand Tons (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-72Regulatory Overview III-73Major Trends III-73China Begins Transition from BPA Importer to BPA-SurplusMarket III-73Table 76: Chinese 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol (BisphenolA) & Salts Market (2010-2014): Imports & Exports Volume inThousand Kilograms (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-73
Table 77: Chinese 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol (Bisphenol
A) & Salts Market (2010-2014): Imports & Exports Value in
US$ Thousand (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-74
Trade Scenario to Change Significantly III-74
Chinese Reliance on Phenol Imports to Decrease III-74
Table 78: Chinese Phenol Consumption by End-use
Application (2013): Percentage Share Breakdown of
Consumption Volume by Alkyl Phenol, Bisphenol A, Phenolic
Resins, Salicylic Acid, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-75
China Plays Lead Role in Global Epoxy Resin Industry III-75
Strategic Corporate Developments III-75
Select Major Players III-76
B.Market Analytics III-77
Table 79: Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Bisphenol A by End-Use Application - Polycarbonate
Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Other Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for
Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-77
Table 80: Chinese Historic Review for Bisphenol A by End-UseApplication - Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and OtherMarkets Independently Analyzed with Annual ConsumptionFigures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-78
Table 81: Chinese 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A by
End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
Consumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and
Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-79
5b. SOUTH KOREA III-80A.Market Analysis III-80Current & Future Analysis III-80Select Major Players III-80B.Market Analytics III-82Table 82: South Korean Recent Past, Current and FutureAnalysis for Bisphenol A by End-Use Application -Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Other MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures inMetric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-82
Table 83: South Korean Historic Review for Bisphenol A by
End-Use Application - Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins,
and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through
2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-83
Table 84: South Korean 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol Aby End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of VolumeConsumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, andOther Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-84
5c. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC III-85
A.Market Analysis III-85
Current & Future Analysis III-85
Regulatory Overview of Select Markets III-85
Indian BPA Demand to Surge III-85
Select Key Players III-85
B.Market Analytics III-87
Table 85: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and
Future Analysis for Bisphenol A by End-Use Application -
Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in
Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-87
Table 86: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for BisphenolA by End-Use Application - Polycarbonate Resins, EpoxyResins, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with AnnualConsumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-88
Table 87: Rest of Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for
Bisphenol A by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of
Volume Consumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins,
and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-89
6. LATIN AMERICA III-90A.Market Analysis III-90Current & Future Analysis III-90Regulatory Overview III-90B.Market Analytics III-91Table 88: Latin American Recent Past, Current and FutureAnalysis for Bisphenol A by End-Use Application -Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Other MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures inMetric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-91
Table 89: Latin American Historic Review for Bisphenol A by
End-Use Application - Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins,
and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through
2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-92
Table 90: Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol Aby End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of VolumeConsumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, andOther Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-93
7. REST OF WORLD III-94
A.Market Analysis III-94
Current & Future Analysis III-94
Regulatory Overview in Select Markets III-94
Select Key Players III-94
B.Market Analytics III-96
Table 91: Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future
Analysis for Bisphenol A by End-Use Application -
Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in
Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-96
Table 92: Rest of World Historic Review for Bisphenol A byEnd-Use Application - Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins,and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with AnnualConsumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-97
Table 93: Rest of World 14-Year Perspective for Bisphenol A
by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
Consumption for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins, and
Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-98
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 33 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 38)
The United States (8)Japan (7)Europe (5)- Germany (3)- Rest of Europe (2)Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (15)Middle East (3)
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