Asia Pacific Polyether Polyols Market By Application (Flexible Foam, Rigid Foam, Others), By Country (China, Japan, India, South Korea & Rest of Asia Pacific) – Analysis and Forecast to 2020

The market growth of the Asia Pacific polyether polyols market is expected to progress at a rapid pace. Growth observed among end-user industries of this market has proven to be a major driving factor in the influencing the overall demand of polyether polyols. Polyether polyol materials are extensively utilized in varied applications, such as coatings, flexible foams, rigid foams, and elastomers. Increasing demand for flexible foam due to the rise in construction activity and automotive production are significant factors driving the polyether polyols market.

Polyether polyols market is dominated by China, mainly owing to the huge demand of these chemicals, especially from the construction and infrastructure industries. Considerable amount of investments are made by various market players to serve the end-user applications. In 2014, China consumed nearly 65% of polyether polyols, in terms of volume, and this figure is further expected to rise in the future. The flexible foams application segment dominates the Asia Pacific polyether polyols market contributing a market share of 50% in 2013.

This study aims to estimate the Asia Pacific polyether polyols market for 2014, and to project its demand by 2020. This market research study provides a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the APAC polyether polyol market. Various secondary sources such as encyclopedia, directories, industry journals, and databases are referred to identify and collect information useful for this extensive commercial study of the polyether polyol market. The primary sources include interviews of industry related experts and suppliers to obtain and verify critical information, as well as to assess the future prospects of the polyether polyol market.

Competitive scenarios of the top players in the polyether polyol market have been discussed in detail. Major polyether polyol manufacturers are Expanded Polymer Systems Pvt. Ltd. (India), Manali Petrochemicals Ltd. (India), Cargill Incorporated (U.S.), Bayer Material Science Ag (Germany), Royal Dutch Shell Plc (Hague), and Dow Chemical Company(U.S.) among others.

Scope of the report:

This research report categorizes the Asia Pacific polyether polyols market for polyether polyol on the basis of application, end-user, and geography.

On the basis of application:

• Flexible Foam
• Rigid Foam
• Others (Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers)

On the basis of geography:

• China
• South Korea
• Japan
• India
• Rest of APAC

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 9)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Segmentation & Coverage
    1.3 Stakeholders

 2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 11)
    2.1 Integrated Ecosystem of Polyether Polyols Market
    2.2 Arriving at the Polyether Polyols Market Size
           2.2.1 Top-Down Approach
           2.2.2 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.3 Demand Side Approach
    2.3 Assumptions

 3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 17)

4 Market Overview (Page No. - 19)
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 APAC Polyether Polyols Market: Comparison With Parent Market
    4.3 Market Drivers and Inhibitors
    4.4 Key Market Dynamics
    4.5 Demand Side Analysis

 5 Polyether Polyols Market, By Application (Page No. - 26)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Polyether Polyols In Flexible Foams, By Geography
    5.3 Polyether Polyols In Rigid Foams, By Geography
    5.4 Polyether Polyols In Others (Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers), By Geography

 6 Polyether Polyols Market, By Geography (Page No. - 35)
    6.1 Introduction
           6.1.1 China Polyether Polyols Market
           6.1.2 Japan Polyether Polyols Market
           6.1.3 India Polyether Polyols Market
           6.1.4 South Korea Polyether Polyols Market

7 Polyether Polyols Market: Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 45)
    7.1 Polyether Polyols Market: Company Share Analysis
    7.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
    7.3 New Products Launch
    7.4 Agreements and Collaborations
    7.5 Expansions

 8 Polyether Polyols Market, By Company (Page No. - 49)
    8.1 Bayer AG
           8.1.1 Overview
           8.1.2 Financials
           8.1.3 Products & Services
           8.1.4 Developments
           8.1.5 MMM Analysis
    8.2 Cargill Incorporated
           8.2.1 Overview
           8.2.2 Financials
           8.2.3 Products & Services
           8.2.4 Developments
           8.2.5 MMM Analysis
    8.3 Expanded Polymer Systems Pvt. Ltd
           8.3.1 Overview
           8.3.2 Financials
           8.3.3 Products & Services
           8.3.4 Developments
           8.3.5 MMM Analysis
    8.4 Manali Petrochemicals Ltd
           8.4.1 Overview
           8.4.2 Financials
           8.4.3 Products & Services
           8.4.4 MMM Analysis
    8.5 Royal Dutch Shell Plc
           8.5.1 Overview
           8.5.2 Financials
           8.5.3 Products & Services
           8.5.4 Developments
    8.6 the DOW Chemical Company
           8.6.1 Overview
           8.6.2 Financials
           8.6.3 Products & Services
           8.6.4 Developments
           8.6.5 MMM Analysis

9 Appendix (Page No. - 63)
    9.1 Customization Options
           9.1.1 Technical Analysis
           9.1.2 Low-Cost Sourcing Locations
           9.1.3 Regulatory Framework
           9.1.4 Polyether Polyols Usage Data
           9.1.5 Impact Analysis
           9.1.6 Trade Analysis
    9.2 Related RepoRTs
    9.3 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence
           9.3.1 RT Snapshots

List of Tables (42 Tables)

Table 1 Global Polyether Polyols Peer Market Size, 2014 (USD MN)
Table 2 APAC Polyether Polyols Application Market, 2014 (KT)
Table 3 APAC Polyether Polyols Market: Comparison  With Parent Market, 2012 – 2020 (USD MN)
Table 4 APAC Polyether Polyols Market: Comparison With Parent Market, 2012 – 2020 (KT)
Table 5 APAC Polyether Polyols: Drivers and Inhibitors
Table 6 APAC Polyether Polyol Market, By Application, 2012 - 2020 (USD MN)
Table 7 APAC Polyether Polyol Market, By Application,2012 - 2020 (KT)
Table 8 APAC Polyether Polyol Market, By Countries, 2012 - 2020 (USD MN)
Table 9 APAC Polyether Polyol Market, By Countries, 2012 - 2020 (KT)
Table 10 APAC Polyether Polyols Market: Comparison With Application Markets, 2012 - 2020 (USD MN)
Table 11 APAC Polyether Polyols Market, By Application,  2012 - 2020 (USD MN)
Table 12 APAC Polyether Polyols: Market, By Application,  2012 - 2020 (KT)
Table 13 APAC Polyether Polyols In Flexible Foams, By Geography, 2014 - 2020 (USD MN)
Table 14 APAC Polyether Polyols In Flexible Foams, By Geography, 2012 - 2020 (KT)
Table 15 APAC Polyether Polyols In Rigid Foams, By Geography, 2012 - 2020 (USD MN)
Table 16 APAC Polyether Polyols In Rigid Foams, By Geography, 2012 - 2020 (KT)
Table 17 APAC Polyether Polyols In Others (Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers), By Geography, 2012-2020 (USD MN)
Table 18 APAC Polyether Polyols In Others (Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers), By Geography, 2012-2020 (KT)
Table 19 Asia-Pacific Polyether Polyols Market, By Countries, 2012-2020 (USD MN)
Table 20 Asia-Pacific Polyether Polyols Market, By Countries, 2012-2020 (KT)
Table 21 Asia-Pacific Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2012-2020 (USD MN)
Table 22 Asia-Pacific Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2012-2020 (KT)
Table 23 China Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2012-2020 (USD MN)
Table 24 China Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (KT)
Table 25 Japan Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2012-2020 (USD MN)
Table 26 Japan Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (KT)
Table 27 India Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2012-2020 (Usd Million)
Table 28 India Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2012-2020 (KT)
Table 29 South Korea Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2012-2020 (USD MN)
Table 30 South Korea Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2012-2020 (KT)
Table 31 Polyether Polyols Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Table 32 APAC Polyether Polyols : Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 33 APAC Polyether Polyols : New Products Launch
Table 34 APAC Polyether Polyols : Agreements and Collaborations
Table 35 APAC Polyether Polyols : Expansions
Table 36 Bayer Materialscience: Annual Revenue, By Business Segments, 2012 – 2013 (USD Million)
Table 37 Bayer Materialscience: Products & its Application
Table 38 Cargill: Products & its Application
Table 39 Expanded Polymer: Products & its Applications
Table 40 Manali Petrochemicals: Products & its Applications
Table 41 Royal Dutch Shell: Products & its Applications
Table 42 DOW Chemical: Products & its Application

List of Figures (20 Figures)

Figure 1 Asia Pacific Polyether Polyols Market: Segmentation & Coverage
Figure 2 Polyether Polyols Market: Integrated Ecosystem
Figure 3 Research Methodology
Figure 4 Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Demand Side Approach
Figure 7 Asia Pacific Polyether Polyols Market Snapshot
Figure 8 Polyether Polyols Market: Growth Aspects
Figure 9 Asia Pacific Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2014 vs 2020
Figure 10 Polyether Polyols: Application Market Scenario
Figure 11 APAC Polyether Polyols Market, By Application,  2014 & 2020 (USD MN)
Figure 12 APAC Polyether Polyols Market, By Application,  2014 & 2020 (KT)
Figure 13 APAC Polyether Polyols In Flexible Foams, By Geography, 2012 - 2020 (USD MN) & ( Kt)
Figure 14 APAC Polyether Polyols Market In Rigid Foams, By Geography, 2012 – 2020 (USD MN) & (KT)
Figure 15 APAC Polyether Polyols Market  In Others (Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers), By Geography, 2012 – 2020 (USD MN) &(KT)
 Figure 16 Asia-Pacific Polyether Polyols Market Overview, 2014 & 2020 (%)
Figure 17 China Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2012-2020 (USD MN)
Figure 18 Japan Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2012-2020 (USD MN)
Figure 19 India Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2012-2020 (USD MN)
Figure 20 South Korea Polyether Polyols Market, By Application, 2012-2020 (USD MN)

Polyether polyols are mainly used in the manufacturing of polyurethanes (i.e. flexible foam). These, with higher molecular weight (generally more than 3,000) are used in manufacturing of flexible foam. In 2012, the Asia Pacific polyether polyols market was valued at 2,308.8 KT, in terms of volume, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2014 to 2020.

Rapid growth in the end-user industries proved to be a major driving factor influencing the growth of the polyether polyols market.

The market revenue of the Asia Pacific polyether polyols market is expected to grow at a rapid pace as a result of increasing prices of polyols. These chemicals are produced from propylene oxide (PO) and ethylene oxide (EO), which are derived from petrochemical feedstock. This has further resulted in increasing the revenue of polyether polyols market that is heavily dependent on crude oil prices.

The Asia Pacific polyether polyols market is dominated by China, mainly owing to the huge demand for polyols in this region, especially from the construction industry. In 2014, China consumed 65% of polyether polyols out of the Asia-Pacific polyether polyols volume consumption, which is followed by South Korea with 12%. Japan secured the third position with 11% of the total volume consumption of polyether polyols.

Major companies operating in this market include Expanded Polymer Systems Pvt. Ltd. (India), Manali Petrochemicals Ltd. (India), Cargill Inc. (U.S.), Bayer Material Science Ag (Germany), and Royal Dutch Shell Plc (U.S.) among others.