Description

Standard & Poor's Global Industry Surveys help meet the growing demand for in-depth industry analysis from a European, Asian and Latin American perspective. Designed for strategic planners, management consultants, money managers, researchers, business students, and academic faculty, Global Industry Surveys are an excellent way to get up to speed on current events, future trends and the competitive dynamics of leading industries outside of North America. Intended to complement a subscription to Standard & Poor's flagship industry research product - Industry Surveys - each Global Industry Survey will include the following sections: Current Environment, Industry Trends, How the Industry Operates, Key Industry Ratios and Statistics, Glossary, Industry References and Comparative Company Analysis.

Table of Contents

CURRENT ENVIRONMENT Asia assumes leading role in the global chemicals industry Overall growth is strongest in China and India Japanese chemicals companies face ongoing challenges Outlook is cautiously positive INDUSTRY PROFILE Suppliers to the "global workshop" Japan: the region's biggest producer China: a growing source of demand South Korea: a focus on exports India: a big role for government International players dominate in Singapore INDUSTRY TRENDS European REACH legislation becomes an issue for Asian producers Specialty chemicals production shifting to Asia Middle East investors move into Asia Asian chemicals producers expanding westward HOW THE INDUSTRY OPERATES Chemicals: a capital-intensive, cyclical industry Chemicals companies and the production chain Major product lines Chemicals trade is global Regulation focuses on safety, health, and environment KEY INDUSTRY RATIOS AND STATISTICS GLOSSARY INDUSTRY REFERENCES COMPARATIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS