FOAMED PLASTICS (POLYURETHANE) - A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT   

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Thousand Tons by the following end-use segments - Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging, and Others (includes Textiles and Tanks). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 40 companies including many key and niche players such as BASF AG, BASF Polyurethanes GmbH, Baxenden Chemicals Ltd., Bayer AG, British Vita Unlimited, The Dow Chemical Company, FXI - Foamex Innovations, Huntsman Polyurethanes, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Recticel, and Woodbridge Foam Corporation. 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-2069
Price : $4500
Companies : 40
Pages : 430
Date : February 2011
Market Data Tables : 102

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS


 
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.......1  
   Disclaimers.......2  
   Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.......3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.......3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.......3
  
   Furniture/Bedding.......4
Automotive.......4
Construction.......4
Appliances.......4
Recreational Equipment.......4
Packaging.......4
Others.......4
  
   Global Foamed Plastics Market – Overview.......5
Table 1: Global Foamed Plastics Market by Segment (2010E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Demand (Value) for Urethanes, Polystyrene, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......5
Polyurethane Industry – An Overview.......5
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   Recession and the PU Foams Market.......6
Current and Future Analysis.......6
Rigid and Flexible Foams.......6
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   Raw Material – Insight into Trends & Demand Scenario.......7
TDI Market.......7
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   MDI Market.......8
Producers Focus on Capacity Buildup.......8
Pricing Scenario.......8
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   Greater Emphasis on “Greener” Products.......9
Polyurethane (PU) Finds Increasing Applications in Automobile Industry.......9
Application Trends.......9
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   Special Properties of Thermoplastic Elastomers Drive Growth in the PU Market.......10
PU Popularity in Coatings Industry - Credit Goes to Versatility.......10
Major Benefits of PUs.......10
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   Major Markets.......11
PU Usage in Furniture Markets.......11
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   Advancements in PU Technology – Facilitating Flexible Usage in CASE Applications.......12
New PU Products to Meet Market Standards.......12
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   Big Four Rule the Roost.......13
Table 2: Leading Players in the World Polyurethane Market (2010E): Percentage Breakdown by Capacity for Dow, Bayer, BASF, Huntsman, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......13

Table 3: Leading Players in the Global MDI Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Capacity for Bayer, BASF, Dow, Huntsman, Yantai and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......13
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   Production Process.......141$100
   Raw Materials.......15
Various Forms of Polyurethane.......15
Thermoplastic Polyurethane.......15
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   Elastomeric Polyurethane Rim Systems.......16
Composite Polyurethane Rim Systems.......16
Structural Foam Polyurethane Rim Systems.......16
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   Solid Polyurethane Rim Systems.......17
Elastomeric and Structural Polyurethane Spray Systems.......17
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF).......17
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   Polyurethane Systems For Resin Transfer Molding.......18
Polyurethane Prepolymers For Cast Elastomers.......18
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   Major End Use Applications.......19
Case Applications.......19
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   Sealants.......20
Adhesives.......20
Furniture/Bedding.......20
Automobiles.......20
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   Construction.......21
Appliances.......21
Recreational Equipment.......21
Packaging.......21
Miscellaneous.......21
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   The Polypropylene Switch.......221$100
   Recycling.......231$100
   Momentive Launches Range of Polyurethane Foam Products.......24
The Woodbridge Group Launches GreenLite™ Automotive Foam.......24
The Woodbridge Group Launches Automotive Headliner Solutions.......24
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   Cereplast Unveils Bio-Based Foamable Resin.......25
CertainTeed Unveils CertaSpray™ Foam Insulation.......25
Bayer MaterialScience Introduces Medical-Grade Thermoplastic Polyurethanes.......25
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   Sartomer Rolls Out 7840 TPU.......26
Foamex International Launches Aquazoneฎ WD.......26
Huntsman Launches Soft TPUs.......26
Woodbridge Group Launches BioFoam Green Polyurethane Foams.......26
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   The Woodbridge Group Unveils ComfortSense Textured Surface Technology.......27
The Woodbridge Group Unveils CargoSMART and CargoTUF.......27
The Woodbridge Group Launches BioFoam Seat Cushioning.......27
Bayer Develops News Technology for Rigid Polyurethane Production.......27
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   Bayer MaterialScience Unveils Baycusanฎ.......28
Noveon Launches LOI Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Thermoplastic Polyurethane.......28
Bayer MaterialScience Launches Polyurethane Raw Materials.......28
Bayer Launches New Thermoplastic Polyurethane for Molded Skins.......28
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   Lubrizol Launches New Grade of Estane Thermoplastic Polyurethane.......29
Huntsman to Add Two Products to the AVALONฎ Range.......29
Foamex Launches Flexible Polyurethane Foam, Reflexฎ Natural™.......29
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   Rogers Acquires SK Utis.......31
Inoac Takes Over Crest Foam Industries.......31
Huntsman Opens Systems House in Russia.......31
Lubrizol Takes Over Dow Chemical's Thermoplastic Polyurethane Business.......31
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   Asahi Glass Merges with Asahi-Penn Chemical and Asahi Glass Urethane.......32
Advanced Medical Solutions Acquires Corpora.......32
UFP Technologies Takes Over E.N. Murray.......32
NV Recticel Acquires Minority Stake in Wenfom AS.......32
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   BaySystems North America Secures ICC Evaluation Service Certification.......33
Alexandria Extrusion Company Invests in Alexandria Plastics.......33
Zotefoams Buys Minority Interest in MuCell Extrusion.......33
Deep Down Takes Over Flotation Technologies.......33
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   Lubrizol Acquires SK Chemicals’ Polyurethane and Polymer Business.......34
Bayer Material Science Opens Production Facility.......34
The Dow Chemical Opens New System Formulation Laboratory.......34
Dow Polyurethanes Expands Polyols Plant.......34
Bayer Material Sciences Opens Polyurethane Systems House.......34
Dow Chemical to Expand Polyurethane Facility.......34
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   BASF Takes Over Polyurethane Specialties Business from Recticel.......35
BASF to Set Up Plant for Manufacturing Automotive Spring Aids.......35
BASF Sets Up Two System Houses in Slovakia and Poland.......35
Kanoo Group and Elastogran Form Joint Venture to Set Up Polyurethane System House.......35
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   Chemtura Takes Over Baxenden Chemicals.......36
Bayer MaterialScience Opens Polyurethane Systems House in China.......36
Bayer MaterialScience Partners with Sysprotex GmbH.......36
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   Bayer MaterialScience to Form Joint Venture with Baul้.......37
Bayer Takes Over Resina Chemie.......37
Foamex International Establishes Fabrication and Distribution Branch in New Mexico.......37
Huntsman and PUR-Systems GmbH Form Joint Venture.......37
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   Huntsman Establishes New Thermoplastic Polyurethanes Production Line.......38
Brenntag Takes Over Chemical Distribution Assets from Inquimex S.A.C.I.......38
Michelman Takes Over Hydrosize Technologies.......38
UFP Technologies Takes Over Stephenson & Lawyer.......38
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   Bayer MaterialScience Takes Over Polyurethanes Business of Dr. D.A. Delis AG.......39
Mitsui Chemicals to Merge with Subsidiary.......39
Sika Takes Over Industrial and Commercial Polymer Flooring Business of Valspar.......39
Harita Seating Systems Takes Over Polyflex.......39
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   Sika Takes Over Polymer Flooring Business of ICS Garland.......40
Koninklijke Takes Over Soluol.......40
OMNOVA Acquires Stake in CG-OMNOVA and Beston OMNOVA Plastics.......40
Dow to Take Over Edulan.......40
Dow Buys Wolff Walsrode.......40
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   Dow Polyurethanes Acquires Hyperlast.......41
Bayer MaterialScience Acquires Ure-Tech.......41
Aker Kvaerner Acquires Majority Stake in Phoenix Polymers.......41
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   RECTICEL Acquires Espe Oy and Ewona OY from Finlayson.......42
Polymer Chemical Merges with Elastogran Group.......42
Huntsman and NMG Enter into a Joint Venture.......42
Standard Carpets and Dow Enter into a Partnership.......42
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   Proseat Collaborates with Foamline in Russia.......43
BASF Sets Up New Polyurethane Specialty Facility.......43
Dow Polyurethanes Expands Plant Capacities.......43
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   Dow Spreads Out its Operations in Cairo.......44
Bayer MaterialScience Opens BaySystems India.......44
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   BASF AG (Germany).......45
BASF Polyurethanes GmbH (Germany).......45
Baxenden Chemicals Ltd (UK).......45
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   Bayer AG (Germany).......461$100
   British Vita Unlimited (UK).......47
The Dow Chemical Company (USA).......47
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   FXI - Foamex Innovations (USA).......48
Huntsman Polyurethanes (Belgium).......48
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan).......48
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   Recticel S.A (Belgium).......49
Woodbridge Foam Corporation (Canada).......49
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   Table 4: World Recent Past Current & Future Market Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......501$350
   Table 5: World Historic Market Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......511$350
   Table 6: World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......521$350
   Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Furniture/Bedding Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......531$350
   Table 8: World Historic Market Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Furniture/Bedding Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......541$350
   Table 9: World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Furniture/ Bedding Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......551$350
   Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Automotive Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......561$350
   Table 11: World Historic Market Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Automotive Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America & Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......571$350
   Table 12: World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Automotive Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......581$350
   Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Construction Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......591$350
   Table 14: World Historic Market Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Construction Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America & Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......601$350
   Table 15: World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Construction Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......611$350
   Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Electrical Appliances Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......621$350
   Table 17: World Historic Market Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Electrical Appliances Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......631$350
   Table 18: World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Electrical Appliances Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......641$350
   Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Recreational Equipment Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......651$350
   Table 20: World Historic Market Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Recreational Equipment Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), South America & Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......661$350
   Table 21: World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Recreational Equipment Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......671$350
   Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Packaging Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......681$350
   Table 23: World Historic Market Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Packaging Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America & Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......691$350
   Table 24: World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Packaging Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......701$350
   Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Other Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......711$350
   Table 26: World Historic Market Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Other Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......721$350
   Table 27: World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Other Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......731$350
   A. Market Analysis.......74
Current and Future Analysis.......74
Recession Slows Down Growth.......74
Expanding Application Areas for Polyurethane Foam.......74
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   Rigid & Flexible Polyurethane Foam.......75
Foamed Plastic Demand – Set for Growth.......75
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   Table 28: US Foamed Plastics Market by Segment (2012P): Percentage Share Breakdown of Demand (Volume) for Foamed Urethane, Foamed Polystyrene, Foamed Vinyl, Foamed Engineering Plastics, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......76
Foam Plastic Market Moving Towards Green Products.......76
Growth Trends by End-use Sector.......76
Construction.......76
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   Plastic- A Key Energy Conserver.......77
Household Products.......77
Transportation Equipment.......77
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   Furniture & Bedding.......78
Insulation.......78
Prospects in PU-Coated Fabrics Market.......78
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   B. Market Analytics.......79
Table 29: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......79
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   Table 30: US Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......801$350
   Table 31: US 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......811$350
   A. Market Analysis.......82
Current & Future Analysis.......82
Impact of Recession on Polyurethane Industry.......82
Increased Focus on Sustainable Products.......82
Production Overview.......82
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   B. Market Analytics.......83
Table 32: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......83
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   Table 33: Canadian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......841$350
   Table 34: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......851$350
   A. Market Analysis.......86
Current and Future Analysis.......86
Polyurethane Foam: Production Overview.......86
Table 35: Polyurethane Foam Market in Japan (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production for Flexible PU Foam and Rigid PU Foam.......86
Raw Material.......86
TDI Segment.......86
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   Exports Dominate Market.......87
MDI Segment.......87
Table 36: Leading MDI Manufacturers in Japan (2009): Breakdown by Output Capacity for Nippon Polyurethane Industry, Sumika Bayer Urethane, and Mitsui Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......87
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   Polyol Segment.......88
Table 37: Leading Manufacturers of Polypropylene Glycol in Japan (2009): Breakdown by Production Capacity (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......88
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   B. Market Analytics.......89
Table 38: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......89
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   Table 39: Japanese Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging & Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......901$350
   Table 40: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging & Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......911$350
   A. Market Analysis.......92
Current and Future Analysis.......92
PU Applications in Automobile Industry.......92
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   B. Market Analytics.......93
Table 41: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......93
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   Table 42: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......941$350
   Table 43: European Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......951$350
   Table 44: European Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......961$350
   Table 45: European 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......971$350
   Table 46: European 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......981$350
   Market Analysis.......99
Table 47: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......99
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   Table 48: French Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1001$350
   Table 49: French 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging & Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1011$350
   A. Market Analysis.......102
Current and Future Analysis.......102
Foamed Plastics Market Prospects.......102
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   B. Market Analytics.......103
Table 50: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......103
1$350
   Table 51: German Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1041$350
   Table 52: German 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1051$350
   Market Analysis.......106
Table 53: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......106
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   Table 54: Italian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1071$350
   Table 55: Italian 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1081$350
   Market Analysis.......109
Table 56: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......109
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   Table 57: UK Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1101$350
   Table 58: UK 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1111$350
   Market Analysis.......112
Table 59: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......112
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   Table 60: Spanish Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1131$350
   Table 61: Spanish 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1141$350
   Market Analysis.......115
Table 62: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......115
1$350
   Table 63: Russian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1161$350
   Table 64: Russian 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1171$350
   A. Market Analysis.......118
Current and Future Analysis.......118
Polyurethane Market in Turkey.......118
1$100
   B. Market Analytics.......119
Table 65: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......119
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   Table 66: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1201$350
   Table 67: Rest of Europe 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1211$350
   A. Market Analysis.......122
Current and Future Analysis.......122
Asia-Pacific: Strong Growth Potential.......122
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   B. Market Analytics.......123
Table 68: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region for China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......123
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   Table 69: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1241$350
   Table 70: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region for China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1251$350
   Table 71: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1261$350
   Table 72: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1271$350
   Table 73: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1281$350
   A. Market Analysis.......129
Current and Future Analysis.......129
Recession & Polyurethane Industry.......129
Polyurethane Industry – Influenced by Economic Trends.......129
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   Insulation Market Witnessing Growth.......130
Steady GDP Growth and Improving Living Standards Drive PU Growth.......130
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   Energy Conservation Initiatives in Construction Sector – A Key Demand Driver.......131
Automobile Sector: Potential for PU Materials.......131
Deterrents in Polyurethane Development.......131
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   B. Market Analytics.......132
Table 74: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......132
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   Table 75: Chinese Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1331$350
   Table 76: Chinese 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1341$350
   A. Market Analysis.......135
Outlook.......135
Table 77: Indian Polyurethane Market by End Segment (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Flexible Foam, Rigid Foam, Coatings, Elastomers, and Adhesives & Sealants (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......135
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   B. Market Analytics.......136
Table 78: Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......136
1$350
   Table 79: Indian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1371$350
   Table 80: Indian 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1381$350
   Market Analysis.......139
Table 81: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......139
1$350
   Table 82: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1401$350
   Table 83: Rest of Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging, and Others Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1411$350
   A. Market Analysis.......142
Current and Future Analysis.......142
Lucrative Market for Suppliers and Producers.......142
Brazil and Mexico Grab Largest Market Slice.......142
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   Table 84: South American Polyurethane Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown by Production for Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Columbia, Venezuela, and Rest of South America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......143
B. Market Analytics.......143
Table 85: South America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region for Brazil, Mexico and Rest of South America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......143
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   Table 86: South America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1441$350
   Table 87: South America Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region for Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of South America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1451$350
   Table 88: South America Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1461$350
   Table 89: South America 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of South America Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1471$350
   Table 90: South American 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1481$350
   A. Market Analysis.......149
Current and Future Analysis.......149
Brazil - The Largest and Rapidly Growing South American Market.......149
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   B. Market Analytics.......150
Table 91: Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......150
1$350
   Table 92: Brazilian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1511$350
   Table 93: Brazilian 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1521$350
   Market Analysis.......153
Table 94: Mexican Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......153
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   Table 95: Mexican Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1541$350
   Table 96: Mexican 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging & Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1551$350
   Market Analysis.......156
Table 97: Rest of South America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......156
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   Table 98: Rest of South America Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1571$350
   Table 99: Rest of South America 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1581$350
   A. Market Analysis.......159
Current and Future Analysis.......159
Middle East Polyurethane Market – Future Beckons.......159
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   B. Market Analytics.......160
Table 100: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......160
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   Table 101: Rest of World Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 Through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1611$350
   Table 102: Rest of World 11-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Other Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1621$350
  
Total Companies Profiled: 40 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 54)

Region/Country Players

The United States 17 Canada 1 Japan 9 Europe 22 Germany 7 The United Kingdom 4 Italy 1 Rest of Europe 10 Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 2 Latin America 2 Africa 1
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