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  AUTOMOTIVE PLASTICS
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Plastics in tons. The specific product segments analyzed are Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal, and Others (Include Polycarbonate, ABS/SAN, and PC/ ABS alloys).The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for the period of 2006 through 2015. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report profiles 181 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Basell Service Company B.V, BASF SE, Bayer MaterialScience LLC, Celanese Corporation, DIC Corporation, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Equistar Chemicals LP, Evonik Degussa GmbH, Formosa Plastics Corporation, Formosa Plastics Corporation U.S.A., KMI Group Inc, Polímeros Nacionales S.A. de C.V., Royal DSM N.V, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Solvay S.A., Solvay North America, LLC, and The Dow Chemical Company. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-1696  PAGES:    1024
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       February 2009
COMPANIES:  181  MARKET DATA TABLES:   293
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  AUTOMOTIVE PLASTICS (Complete Report) Pages : 1024   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS3$100
   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
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY106$2250
  1. Global Outlook.....II-12 $400  
   Current & Future Analysis.....II-1
Analysis by Geographic Region.....II-1
Table 1: Global Automotive Plastics Market (2006-2015): Volume Sales Ranked by Growth for Geographic Region - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1
Analysis by Material Type.....II-1
1$300
   Table 2: Global Automotive Plastics Market (2006-2015): Volume Sales Ranked by Growth for Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-2

Table 3: Global Automotive Plastics Market (2008 & 2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption by Material Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-2
1$300
  2. Market Overview.....II-33 $300  
   Plastic Manufacturers Sense Huge Potential in Auto Industry.....II-3
What Plastics Have to Offer?.....II-3
1$100
   Vehicle Weight Reduction: Top Priority for Automakers.....II-4
Vehicle Composition Undergoes Transition.....II-4
1$100
   Global Plastics Industry - Facts & Figures.....II-5
Table 4: Global Plastics Market (2005 & 2010): Per Capita Plastics Consumption by Geographic Region (In Kilograms Per Year) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-5

Table 5: Global Plastics Market (2005): Breakdown of Volume Production by Geographic Region (In '000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-5
1$300
  3. Major Trends & Issues.....II-67 $700  
   Smart Materials to Act as Makeover Catalyst for Automobiles.....II-6
Thermoset Composites Score High.....II-6
Polycarbonate Automobile Glazing Makes Headway.....II-6
HTPs Make Rapid Inroads in Automotive Industry.....II-6
1$100
   Safety for Pedestrians: Top Priority for Automakers.....II-7
Long Fiber Thermoplastics Gather Momentum.....II-7
1$100
   Table 6: Global Market for Long Fiber Thermoplastics (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption by End-Use Applications – Automotive Applications (Front End Modules, Instrument Panels, Underbody Shields, Door Modules, Noise Protectors, Running Boards and Others), and Non- Automotive Applications (General & Industrial Goods, Recreational & Sporting Goods and Others).....II-8
Bioplastics Poised to Follow Healthy Growth.....II-8
1$300
   Health Issues Faced by Use of Automotive Plastics.....II-91$100
   Initiatives by Automakers to Go the Healthier and Eco-Friendly Way.....II-10
Ford.....II-10
Nissan.....II-10
Toyota.....II-10
1$100
   General Motors.....II-11
Hyundai.....II-11
Honda.....II-11
Unsaturated Polyester Resins- Market Scan.....II-11
Non-Recyclability of Automotive Components Concern Automakers.....II-11
1$100
   Regulations for Automotive Plastics Recycling.....II-12
1$100
  4. Product Overview.....II-1319 $1100  
   An Introduction to Plastics.....II-13
Evolution of Plastics.....II-13
1$100
   Destruction of Plastic Wastes.....II-14
Types of Plastics Used in Automobiles.....II-14
1$100
   Thermoplastics.....II-15
Effect of Temperature on Thermoplastics.....II-15
1$100
   Types of Thermoplastics.....II-16
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).....II-16
1$100
   History.....II-17
Harmful Effects of PVC.....II-17
What Makes PVC Hazardous?.....II-17
Phthalate Plasticizers.....II-17
Vinyl Chloride Monomer.....II-17
1$100
   Dioxins.....II-18
Polystyrene.....II-18
1$100
   Polystyrene Toughening.....II-19
PS Shaping and Cutting.....II-19
Polystyrene Finishing.....II-19
Polyethylene.....II-19
1$100
   Discovery of Polyethylene.....II-20
Properties of PE.....II-20
Polyethylene Classification.....II-20
2$200
   Polypropylene.....II-22
Properties.....II-22
1$100
   Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS).....II-23
Synthesis of ABS.....II-23
1$100
   Properties of ABS.....II-24
Acrylic.....II-24
1$100
   Polycarbonate.....II-25
Polyacetal.....II-25
Polycarbonate-ABS Alloys.....II-25
1$100
   Polyphenylene (PPE) Alloys.....II-26
PET/ PBT.....II-26
Styrene-Acrylonytrile (SAN).....II-26
Nylon 6 & 66.....II-26
1$100
   Applications of Nylon 6 in Automobile Industry.....II-27
Airbag Containers.....II-27
Air Intake Manifolds.....II-27
Automotive Covers.....II-27
Thermoset Materials and Thermosets.....II-27
2$200
   Types of Thermoset Plastics.....II-29
Polyurethane.....II-29
Production Process.....II-29
Uses for Polyurethane.....II-29
1$100
   Phenolic Resins.....II-30
Unsaturated Polyester.....II-30
1$100
   Production Process.....II-31
1$100
  5. Plastics in Automotive Industry.....II-3216 $1000  
   Automotives –The Largest End-Use Segment for Plastics.....II-32
Life Cycle of Automotive Plastics.....II-32
1$100
   Plastics Applications in Car Interiors.....II-33
Air Ducts.....II-33
Instrument Panels.....II-33
Steering Wheels.....II-33
Upholstery.....II-33
1$100
   Other Interior Applications.....II-34
Plastics Applications in Car Exteriors.....II-34
1$100
   Body Panels.....II-35
Bumpers and Fascia Systems.....II-35
1$100
   Lighting Systems.....II-36
Trim.....II-36
1$100
   Application of Plastics in Electrical Components.....II-37
Circuit Boards and Wiring Systems.....II-37
1$100
   Component Housing.....II-38
Connectors.....II-38
Lighting Systems.....II-38
Switches and Sockets.....II-38
1$100
   Plastics in Under-the-Hood Applications.....II-39
Air-intake Systems.....II-39
Bearing.....II-39
C.V. joints and U joints.....II-39
Chassis.....II-39
1$100
   Brakes.....II-40
Suspension.....II-40
Cooling Systems.....II-40
1$100
   Drive Shaft.....II-41
Engine.....II-41
Engine Components.....II-41
1$100
   Flywheel.....II-42
Fuel Filler Pipes.....II-42
Fuel Lines.....II-42
Fuel Modules.....II-42
Fuel Pumps.....II-42
Fuel Rails.....II-42
1$100
   Fuel Tanks.....II-43
Fuel-Intake Systems.....II-43
1$100
   Power Train.....II-44
Transmission Parts.....II-44
Vapor Recovery Systems.....II-44
1$100
   Institutes Engaged in Automotive Plastics R&D.....II-45
Automotive Research Alliance.....II-45
University of Michigan Automotive Research Center.....II-45
University of Dayton National Composites Center Automotive Research (NCC-AR).....II-45
University of Michigan Composite Vehicle Research Center (CVRC).....II-45
Computational Tools for the Design of Composites Components and Structures.....II-45
1$100
   International Automotive Research Centre (University of Warwick).....II-46
Advanced Composites Center for Innovation and Science (University of Bristol).....II-46
Automotive Research Centre for Material and Fiber Innovation (Deakin
  University).....II-46
Other institutes.....II-46
2$200
  6. Technological Developments.....II-481 $100  
   Mazda Develops New Plastic Mould Technology.....II-48
Ford Pursues Biodegradable Plastics.....II-48
Toray Expedites Foamed Plastics Development.....II-48
Basell Develops New HDPE Resin.....II-48
1$100
  7. Product Introductions/Innovations.....II-495 $500  
   SABIC and Azdel Launch New Automotive Composite.....II-49
Bayer to Rollout Levblend PC-ABS-R.....II-49
LyondellBasell Launches New Lupolen HDPE.....II-49
EMS Unveils New TPEs.....II-49
1$100
   DSM Engineering Plastics Introduces New Stanyl TW272B6.....II-50
Nissan Enters into Alliances with Maier and Fagor Ederlan.....II-50
Toyobo Unveils Nylon Resins based on New Polymer Technology.....II-50
1$100
   Soliant and Durakon Revolutionize Automotive Plastics.....II-51
Dow Chemical Launches New Calendering-Grade TPU Elastomer.....II-51
Dow Chemical Launches New Low-YI TPU Elastomers.....II-51
Bayer MaterialScience’s Texin® 985 TPU Lends Support to Xtensor Device.....II-51
1$100
   DuPont Packaging Introduces New DuPont™ Vamac®.....II-52
DuPont Introduces New Grades of Soft Thermoplastic Elastomers.....II-52
2$200
  8. Recent Industry Activity.....II-5413 $900  
   AkzoNobel Acquires Soliant.....II-54
Citadel Acquires BMCI.....II-54
LyondellBasell Takes Over Solvay Engineered Polymers.....II-54
1$100
   UOHS Approves Gumotex-TANEX Merger.....II-55
SABIC and Sinopec Enter into a Joint Venture Agreement.....II-55
QPC and BBAG Establish New Joint Venture.....II-55
1$100
   Marubeni Establishes New Joint Venture.....II-56
DSM Engineering Enters into an Agreement with Diolen.....II-56
Nissan Enters into Alliances with Maier and Fagor Ederlan.....II-56
Mitsubishi Partners with Borealis.....II-56
1$100
   Huntsman Announces Start-Up of a New TPU Production Line.....II-57
BASF to Expand Its Automotive Business in India.....II-57
DSM Inaugurates a New Plant in Geleen.....II-57
1$100
   DuPont Commences Production of Vespel® Shapes and Parts.....II-58
DuPont Expands the Compounding Capability of Zytel® Portfolio.....II-58
Lanxess Expands Caprolactam Plant.....II-58
Schulman to Shut Down Ontario Plant.....II-58
1$100
   Dow Izolan Breaks Ground for New Facility.....II-59
DIC Receives New Name.....II-59
BASF Acquires BASF GE Schwarzheide.....II-59
Basell Merges with Lyondell to Form LyondellBasell.....II-59
1$100
   Huntsman Signs Acquisition Agreement with BCI.....II-60
SABIC Takes Over GE Plastics.....II-60
GE Plastics Acquires Outstanding Shares of Exatec.....II-60
Kurz-Kasch Acquires MacLean Molded Components.....II-60
1$100
   Sintex France Acquires Nief Plastics.....II-61
Sumitomo Bakelite Acquires Neopreg.....II-61
1$100
   Hanwha Acquires Azdel.....II-62
Hitachi Incorporates Arnite® TV4 261.....II-62
DuPont Partners With Morph Technologies, Integran and PowerMetal.....II-62
Bayer MaterialScience Teams Up with O-Flex Automotive.....II-62
1$100
   Celanese Divests AT Plastics Film Business to BPI.....II-63
Solvay to Set up Epichlorohydrin Manufacturing Plant.....II-63
Saudi Kayan Signs Contracts to Set Up Two Plants for LDPE and PP.....II-63
1$100
   Kriti Industries Plans New Investment.....II-64
Lauren Expands Production Capabilities.....II-64
Dow Automotive Proposes New Plant.....II-64
DSM Proposes New Manufacturing Facility.....II-64
Radici Novacips Launches RadiciPlastics.....II-64
1$100
   Sintex Acquires Assets of Bright Brothers.....II-65
Piolax Proposes Capacity Expansion.....II-65
SABIC Acquires Huntsman Petrochemicals.....II-65
1$100
   DuPont and Russkie Kraski Form Automotive Coating Joint Venture.....II-66
CSP Acquires Plastics Division of ThyssenKrupp Budd.....II-66
Dow Automotive Acquires Wuhan Essex Chemical Company.....II-66
1$100
  9. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-677 $500  
   Basell Service Company B.V (The Netherlands).....II-67
BASF SE (Germany).....II-67
1$100
   Bayer MaterialScience LLC (US).....II-68
Celanese Corporation (US).....II-68
DIC Corporation (Japan).....II-68
1$100
   E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (US).....II-69
Equistar Chemicals LP (US).....II-69
Evonik Degussa GmbH (Germany).....II-69
1$100
   Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan).....II-70
Formosa Plastics Corporation U.S.A. (US).....II-70
1$100
   KMI Group Inc (US).....II-71
Polímeros Nacionales S.A. de C.V. (Mexico).....II-71
Royal DSM N.V (The Netherlands).....II-71
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Saudi Arabia).....II-71
1$100
   Solvay S.A. (Belgium).....II-72
Solvay North America, LLC (US).....II-72
The Dow Chemical Company (US).....II-72
2$200
  10. Global Market Perspective.....II-74   
   Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Plastics by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-741$300
   Table 8: World Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-751$300
   Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-761$300
   Analysis by Material Type.....II-77
Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polypropylene in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-77
1$300
   Table 11: World Historic Review for Polypropylene in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-781$300
   Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Polypropylene in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-791$300
   Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyurethane in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-801$300
   Table 14: World Historic Review for Polyurethane in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-811$300
   Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Polyurethane in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-821$300
   Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon 6 & 66 in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-831$300
   Table 17: World Historic Review for Nylon 6 & 66 in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-841$300
   Table 18: World 10-Year Perspective for Nylon 6 & 66 in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-851$300
   Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyethylene in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-861$300
   Table 20: World Historic Review for Polyethylene in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-871$300
   Table 21: World 10-Year Perspective for Polyethylene in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-881$300
   Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for PVC in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-891$300
   Table 23: World Historic Review for PVC in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-901$300
   Table 24: World 10-Year Perspective for PVC in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-911$300
   Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Unsaturated Polyester in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-921$300
   Table 26: World Historic Review for Unsaturated Polyester in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-931$300
   Table 27: World 10-Year Perspective for Unsaturated Polyester in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/ Country – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-941$300
   Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for PBT/PET in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/ Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-951$300
   Table 29: World Historic Review for PBT/PET in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-961$300
   Table 30: World 10-Year Perspective for PBT/PET in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-971$300
   Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for PPE Alloys in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-981$300
   Table 32: World Historic Review for PPE Alloys in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-991$300
   Table 33: World 10-Year Perspective for PPE Alloys in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1001$300
   Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyacetal in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1011$300
   Table 35: World Historic Review for Polyacetal in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1021$300
   Table 36: World 10-Year Perspective for Polyacetal in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1031$300
   Table 37: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Plastic Types (*) Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1041$300
   Table 38: World Historic Review for Other Plastic Types (*) in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1051$300
   Table 39: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Plastic Types (*) in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/ Country – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1061$300
III. MARKET56$1950
  1. North America.....III-114 $875  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current & Future Analysis.....III-1
Canadian Plastics Industry- A Primer.....III-1
Automotive Plastics in Canada.....III-1
1$75
   Product Launches.....III-23$225
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-53$225
   Select US Players.....III-84$300
   B. Market Analytics.....III-12
Table 40: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
1$150
   Table 41: North American Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-131$150
   Table 42: North American 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
1$150
  2. Japan.....III-155 $475  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-15
Current & Future Analysis.....III-15
Japanese Plastics Production.....III-15
Table 43: Japanese Plastics Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Production Volume by Material Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15
Product Launch.....III-15
1$150
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-16
DIC Corporation – A Major Japanese Player.....III-16
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-17
Table 44: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
1$150
   Table 45: Japanese Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-181$150
   Table 46: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19
1$150
  3. Europe.....III-2018 $1250  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-20
Current & Future Analysis.....III-20
Quick Facts.....III-20
Table 47: European Plastics Market (2005): Breakdown of Production Volume by Country/ Region (In '000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20
1$150
   Table 48: European Small Car Market (2008): Propylene Utilized Per Car in Select European Car Models (In Pounds) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21

Table 49: European Automotive Plastics Market (2005): Plastic Weight (In Kilogram) in Select Automotive Components and Corresponding Plastic Type Used (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21
1$150
   Table 50: European Market for Thermoplastics (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by Geographic Markets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22

Table 51: European Market for Thermoplastics (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use Applications (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
High Performance Polymers and the Automotive Industry.....III-22
1$150
   Review of Select Markets.....III-23
France.....III-23
Automotive Industry- A Snapshot.....III-23
Germany.....III-23
Plastics Industry- Market Scan.....III-23
1$75
   Table 52: German Market for Standard Plastics: Breakdown of Volume Consumption by Product Type for the Years 2006 and 2007 (In '000 tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24

Table 53: German Market for Engineering Plastics: Breakdown of Volume Consumption by Product Type for the Years 2006 & 2007 (In ‘000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24
East Germany: A Land of Promises for Automotive Plastics.....III-24
1$150
   East German Market for Automotive Plastics (2006): Suppliers of Select Automotive Plastic Parts and Components- Interior Components, Electronics/ Lighting Components, Exterior Components, Powertrain Components, and Chassis Components.....III-25
Russia.....III-25
Snapshot of the Thermoplastics Industry.....III-25
1$75
   Table 54: Russian Thermoplastics Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use Application (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26
Central Europe.....III-26
Breaking Old Barriers.....III-26
1$150
   Czech Republic.....III-27
Automotive Industry- A Primer.....III-27
Plastic Industry in Czech Republic.....III-27
Product Launches.....III-27
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-285$375
   Key Players.....III-332$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-35
Table 55: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35
1$150
   Table 56: European Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-361$150
   Table 57: European 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
1$150
  4. Asia-Pacific.....III-3810 $775  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-38
Current & Future Analysis.....III-38
Review of Select Markets.....III-38
China.....III-38
Market Overview.....III-38
1$75
   Table 58: Chinese Engineering Plastics Market: Consumption by Product Type for the Years 2006 through 2010 (In Thousand Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39
Hong Kong.....III-39
Auto Parts and Accessories Market- An Overview.....III-39
India.....III-39
Capacity Expansions to Spur Growth in Polymer Industry.....III-39
1$150
   Plans Afoot to Step-up Capacity.....III-40
Taiwan.....III-40
Table 59: Taiwanese Automotive Market: Production of Automotive Plastic Components for the Years 2003 and 2005 (In '000 Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-40
4$600
   Select Players.....III-441$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-45
Table 60: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$150
   Table 61: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-461$150
   Table 62: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
1$150
  5. Latin America.....III-484 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-48
Current & Future Analysis.....III-48
Corporate Development.....III-48
Polímeros Nacionales S.A. de C.V. – A Major Mexican Player.....III-48
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-49
Table 63: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49
1$150
   Table 64: Latin America Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-501$150
   Table 65: Latin America 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51
1$150
  6. Rest of World.....III-525 $600  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-52
Current & Future Analysis.....III-52
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-52
1$75
   Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - A Major Saudi Arabian Player.....III-531$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-54
Table 66: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54
1$150
   Table 67: Rest of World Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-551$150
   Table 68: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by Material Type – Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-561$150
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 842$995
  
Total Companies Profiled:181 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 224 )

Region/Country                 Players


The United States                80
Canada                            5
Japan                            17 
Europe                           66
     France                       7
     Germany                     16
     The United Kingdom           7
     Italy                        8
     Rest of Europe              28
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)   52
Latin America                     1
Africa			          
Middle East                       3
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