Global Chemicals -Yearly Update 2006

Summary

The global chemicals market is estimated to have shown a growth of 5% y/y in terms of value for 2006. This growth in chemical industry is driven by strong demand from consumer industrial sectors and exports. According to American Chemistry Council (ACC), global Chemicals Production Index 2006 for all the major regions have experienced growth with Asia Pacific registering the highest growth of 6.98% y/y. The Global Chemicals Industry Insight -2007 provides an overview of the industry as a whole. The report essentially covers the macro issues and gives a broad overview of the industry from the global perspective. It consists of industry overview, major markets associated with the sector, the major players driving the industry, regulatory aspects, mergers and acquisitions and future outlook. This report, however, does not cover pharmaceuticals. Major players in each segment have been profiled (total 13 companies are covered). This chapter on "Future Outlook" discusses the projected growth of the chemical industry for 2007.

Contents

• 1. Industry Overview
• 2. Major Markets
  • 2.1 Economy
  • 2.2 Global market overview
    • 2.2.1 North America
    • 2.2.2 Western Europe
    • 2.2.3 Eastern and Central Europe
    • 2.2.4 Asia Pacific
• 3. Major Players
  • 3.1 BASF
  • 3.2 Dow Chemical
  • 3.3 Bayer
  • 3.4 Sumitomo
  • 3.5 Lyondell
  • 3.6 Degussa
  • 3.7 ICI Chemicals
  • 3.8 Rohm & Haas
  • 3.9 Syngenta
  • 3.10 Monsanto
  • 3.11 Potash Corp
  • 3.12 Air Liquide
  • 3.13 Air Products and Chemicals
• 4. Mergers and Acquisitions
• 5. Regulations
  • 5.1 US
  • 5.2 EU
• 6. Outlook
• List Of Figures
  • Figure 1.1: Global Chemical Industry Market Size (2002-2006E)
  • Figure 2.1: Global Real GDP Growth Percentage Change (2005-2006)
  • Figure 2.2: Real GDP Growth Rate in the US Percentage Change (2005-2006)
  • Figure 2.3: Real GDP Growth Rate in Canada Percentage Change (2005-2006)
  • Figure 2.4: Real GDP Growth Rate in European Union Percentage Change (2005-2006)
  • Figure 2.5: Real GDP Growth Rate in China Percentage Change (2005-2006)
  • Figure 2.6: Real GDP Growth Rate in India Percentage Change (2005-2006)
• List Of Tables
  • Table 2.1: Total Chemicals Production Index in 2005-2006
  • Table 3.1 Results of Major Chemical Companies 2006
  • Table 3.2: BASF 2005 - 2006
  • Table 3.3: Dow Chemical 2005 - 2006
  • Table 3.4: Bayer 2005 - 2006
  • Table 3.5: Sumitomo 9 months results FY06 - FY07
  • Table 3.6: Lyondell 2005 - 2006
  • Table 3.7 Degussa 2005 - 2006
  • Table 3.8: ICI Chemicals 2005 - 2006
  • Table 3.9: Rohm & Haas 2005 - 2006
  • Table 3.10: Syngenta 2005 - 2006
  • Table 3.11: Monsanto 2005 - 2006
  • Table 3.12: Potash Corp 2005 - 2006
  • Table 3.13: Air Liquide 2005 - 2006
  • Table 3.14: Air Products and Chemicals 2005 - 2006
  • Table 4.1: Major M&A Deals In 2006