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 Profits rise despite slow growth in Europe EU Parliament passes compromise REACH package Earnings rise as price hikes offset energy costs M&A activity slows Plastics futures contracts gain popularity Outlook INDUSTRY PROFILE A world-leading industry A pillar of Europe's economy Eastern Europe and Russia play a minor role INDUSTRY TRENDS European chemicals industry losing competitiveness Restructurings: no end in sight A bad, but improving, public image Chemicals emerge in Eastern Europe and Russia HOW THE INDUSTRY OPERATES Major product lines Diverse customer base Economic cycles drive demand Regulation focuses on safety, health, and environment KEY INDUSTRY STATISTICS AND RATIOS GLOSSARY INDUSTRY REFERENCES COMPARATIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS