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  FOAMED PLASTICS (POLYURETHANE)
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Thousands of Metric Tons. The specific end-use segments discussed are Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging, and Miscellaneous. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 40 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as BASF AG, Baxenden Chemicals, Bayer AG, British Vita Plc, The Dow Chemical Company, Foamex International, Inc., 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  PAGES:    440
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       March 2008
COMPANIES:  40  MARKET DATA TABLES:   234
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  
  FOAMED PLASTICS (POLYURETHANE) (Complete Report) Pages : 440   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$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
Furniture/Bedding.....I-3
  
   Automotive.....I-4
Construction.....I-4
Appliances.....I-4
Recreational Equipment.....I-4
Packaging.....I-4
Miscellaneous.....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY66$2250
  1. Overview.....II-11 $100  
   Current and Future Analysis.....II-1
1$100
  2. Market Dynamics.....II-23 $300  
   MDI Nibbling Heels of TDI.....II-2
Polyurethane (PU) Finds Increasing Applications in Automobile Industry.....II-2
Application Trends.....II-2
1$100
   Special Properties of Thermoplastic Elastomers Drive Growth in the PU Market.....II-3
PU Popularity in Coatings Industry - Credit Goes to Versatility.....II-3
Major Benefits of PUs.....II-3
1$100
   New Markets.....II-4
Advancements in PU Technology - Leading to Flexible Usage of PU in CASE
  Applications.....II-4
New PU Products to Meet Market Standards.....II-4
1$100
  3. Competition.....II-53 $600  
   Big Four Rule the Roost.....II-5
Table 1: Leading Producers in the World Polyurethane Market (2003 & 2004): Percentage Breakdown by Capacity for Dow, Bayer, BASF, Huntsman, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-5
1$300
   Table 2: Leading Producers in the World MDI Market (2003 & 2004): Annual Capacity in Thousand Metric Tons for Bayer, BASF, Dow, Huntsman, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-6

Table 3: Leading Producers in the World TDI Market (2003 & 2004): Annual Capacity in Thousand Metric Tons for Bayer, BASF, Dow, Huntsman, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-6
1$300
   Table 4: Leading Producers in the World Polyols Market (2003 & 2004): Annual Capacity in Thousand Metric Tons for Bayer, BASF, Dow, Huntsman, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-7
1$300
  4. Product Overview.....II-88 $800  
   Production Process.....II-81$100
   Raw Materials.....II-9
Various Forms of Polyurethane.....II-9
Thermoplastic Polyurethane.....II-9
Elastomeric Polyurethane Rim Systems.....II-9
1$100
   Composite Polyurethane Rim Systems.....II-10
Structural Foam Polyurethane Rim Systems.....II-10
Solid Polyurethane Rim Systems.....II-10
1$100
   Elastomeric and Structural Polyurethane Spray Systems.....II-11
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF).....II-11
Polyurethane Systems For Resin Transfer Molding.....II-11
Polyurethane Prepolymers For Cast Elastomers.....II-11
1$100
   Major End Use Applications.....II-121$100
   Case Applications.....II-13
Sealants.....II-13
Adhesives.....II-13
1$100
   Furniture/Bedding.....II-14
Automobiles.....II-14
Construction.....II-14
Appliances.....II-14
1$100
   Recreational Equipment.....II-15
Packaging.....II-15
Miscellaneous.....II-15
1$100
  5. Environmental Regulations.....II-161 $100  
   The Polypropylene Switch.....II-16
Recycling.....II-16
1$100
  6. Product Launches.....II-174 $400  
   Noveon Launches LOI Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Thermoplastic Polyurethane.....II-17
Bayer MaterialScience Launches Polyurethane Raw Materials.....II-17
Bayer Launches New Thermoplastic Polyurethane for Molded Skins.....II-17
Lubrizol Launches New Grade of Estane Thermoplastic Polyurethane.....II-17
1$100
   Huntsman to Add Two Products to the AVALONฎ Range .....II-18
Foamex Launches Flexible Polyurethane Foam, Reflexฎ Natural™.....II-18
Foamex Launches New Specialty Comfort Foam Products.....II-18
1$100
   Bayer Materialscience Launches Aromatic Polyester- Based TPU Resin.....II-19
Foamex Launches Three Advanced Cushioning Materials.....II-19
Huntsman Polyurethanes Launches New Generation Prepolymers.....II-19
1$100
   Huntsman and Gusbi Collaborate To Develop Safety Shoe Technology.....II-20
Sika Nederland Introduces Chemical Resistant Polyurethane Film.....II-20
Hebei Introduces a New Rigid Polyurethane Foam Material.....II-20
1$100
  7. Recent Industry Activity.....II-2110 $800  
   Dow to Take Over Edulan.....II-21
Dow Buys Wolff Walsrode.....II-21
Dow Polyurethanes Acquires Hyperlast.....II-21
1$100
   Bayer MaterialScience Acquires Ure-Tech.....II-22
Aker Kvaerner Acquires Majority Stake in Phoenix Polymers.....II-22
RECTICEL Acquires Espe Oy and Ewona OY from Finlayson.....II-22
Polymer Chemical Merges with Elastogran Group.....II-22
Huntsman and NMG Enter into a Joint Venture.....II-22
1$100
   Standard Carpets and Dow Enter into a Partnership.....II-23
Proseat Collaborates with Foamline in Russia.....II-23
BASF Sets Up New Polyurethane Specialty Facility.....II-23
1$100
   Dow Polyurethanes to Expand Plant Capacities.....II-24
Dow Spreads Out its Operations in Cairo.....II-24
Bayer MaterialScience Opens BaySystems India.....II-24
RTP Acquires Wiman.....II-24
Purcom Takes over Quํmica do Brasil's Division.....II-24
1$100
   Chemline Takes Over Steelcote.....II-25
Argonics Takes Over Kryptane Systems.....II-25
Elastogran Acquires Chemtura’s Polyurethane Systems.....II-25
Sika Acquires Covercrete Flooring Systems.....II-25
1$100
   Woodbridge and Recticel Extend Joint Venture.....II-26
Bayer Inks Joint Venture Agreement with Pearl Insulation Materials.....II-26
Dow Chemical Enters into Joint Venture with Izolan.....II-26
Amerityre Enters into a Licensing Agreement with Flatfree- Korea.....II-26
1$100
   Mitsui Takeda Transfers Takeda Shares to Mitsui Chemicals.....II-27
BASF Plans to Expand Polyurethanes Operations in North America.....II-27
Lubrizol Enhances Thermoplastic Polyurethane Capacity.....II-27
Kuraray Establishes New TPU Plant.....II-27
BASF Installs Polyurethane Unit in Thailand.....II-27
1$100
   TPG Spring Acquires British Vita PLC.....II-28
BASF Acquires Leuna-Miramid.....II-28
Degussa Partners with BASF.....II-28
Bayer Constructs New MDI Plant in Shanghai.....II-28
Mitsui Takeda Extends Polyurethane Resin Business.....II-28
Rhein Chemie Divests Polyurethane and Casting Systems Operations.....II-28
BASF Shuts Down Texas Polyurethanes Facility.....II-28
1$100
   BASF Acquires Foam Enterprises.....II-29
Soluol Inc. Acquires Noveon’s PUR Product Line.....II-29
Elastogran Acquires Lagomar AB Polyurethane Business.....II-29
Sika Acquires Akzo’s PU Adhesive Unit.....II-29
British Vita Acquires PU Systems Business of Synair.....II-29
British Vita Takes Over Canadian Cellular Polymers.....II-29
Bayer Material Science AG in Technical Agreement with Tanex.....II-29
Bayer Expands Polyurethane System Company Network.....II-29
1$100
   Soudal Constructs Polyurethane Foam Production Plant.....II-30
Bayer Commences Construction of Two Facilities in Shanghai.....II-30
Crompton Establishes Polyurethane Plant in China.....II-30
Bayer Material Science Strengthens PU Business.....II-30
Tomen Bags Permission to Construct Plants in Serang.....II-30
1$100
  8. Focus on Select Players.....II-314 $400  
   BASF AG (Germany).....II-31
Baxenden Chemicals (UK).....II-31
Bayer AG (Germany).....II-31
1$100
   British Vita Plc (UK).....II-32
The Dow Chemical Company(USA).....II-32
1$100
   Foamex International Inc. (USA).....II-33
Huntsman Polyurethanes (Belgium).....II-33
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan).....II-33
1$100
   Recticel (Belgium).....II-34
Woodbridge Foam Corporation (Canada).....II-34
1$100
  9. Global Market Perspective.....II-35   
   Table 5: World 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 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-351$300
   Table 6: World Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-361$300
   Table 7: 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 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-371$300
   Table 8: World 20-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 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-381$300
   Table 9: 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 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-391$300
   Table 10: World Long-term Projections 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 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-401$300
   Table 11: 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 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-411$300
   Table 12: World 20-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 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-421$300
   Table 13: 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 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-431$300
   Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Automotive Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-441$300
   Table 15: 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 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-451$300
   Table 16: World 20-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 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-461$300
   Table 17: 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 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-471$300
   Table 18: World Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Construction Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-481$300
   Table 19: 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 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-491$300
   Table 20: World 20-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 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-501$300
   Table 21: 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 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-511$300
   Table 22: World Long-term Projections 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 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-521$300
   Table 23: 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 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-531$300
   Table 24: World 20-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 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-541$300
   Table 25: 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 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-551$300
   Table 26: World Long-term Projections 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 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-561$300
   Table 27: 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 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-571$300
   Table 28: World 20-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 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-581$300
   Table 29: 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 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-591$300
   Table 30: World Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Packaging Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-601$300
   Table 31: 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 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-611$300
   Table 32: World 20-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 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-621$300
   Table 33: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Miscellaneous 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 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-631$300
   Table 34: World Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-641$300
   Table 35: World Historic Market Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Miscellaneous 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 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-651$300
   Table 36: World 20-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) in Miscellaneous 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 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-661$300
III. MARKET91$1950
  1. United States.....III-112 $925  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current and Future Analysis.....III-1
Market Dynamics.....III-1
Polyurethane Foamed Plastics Market to Post Modest Growth.....III-1
Growth Trends by End-use Sector.....III-1
1$75
   Effect of Price Hikes on the Potential Market.....III-2
Table 37: US Polyurethane (Foam & Non-foam) Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Product Type for Flexible Slabstock, Flexible Molded, Rigid Foams, Coatings, Binders, Elastomers, Adhesives, Sealants, RIM, TPU, Spandex, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2
1$150
   Table 38: US Polyurethane Demand by Raw Material (2004) (In Million Pounds) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3
Market Growth and Shipments of PU-Coated Fabrics.....III-3
1$150
   End Use Overview.....III-4
Coatings.....III-4
Construction.....III-4
Plastic – A Key Energy Conserver.....III-4
Insulation.....III-4
1$75
   Product Launches.....III-51$75
   Strategic Developments.....III-63$125
   Focus on Select Players.....III-91$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-10
Table 39: US Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
1$150
   Table 40: US Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11

Table 41: US Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11
1$150
   Table 42: US 20-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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
1$150
  2. Canada.....III-133 $275  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-13
Current and Future Analysis.....III-13
Strategic Developments.....III-13
Woodbridge Foam Corporation – A Major Player.....III-13
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-14
Table 43: Canadian Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14

Table 44: Canadian Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
1$150
   Table 45: Canadian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15

Table 46: Canadian 20-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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15
1$150
  3. Japan.....III-164 $450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-16
Current and Future Analysis.....III-16
Table 47: Leading Producers in Japanese Polyurethane market (2004): Annual Capacity in Thousand Tons for Nippon Oxirane, Asahi Glass, Tokuyama, Mitsui Takeda Chemicals, Sanyo Chemical, Sumika Bayer Urethane, and Nippon Polyurethane.....III-16
Strategic Developments.....III-16
1$150
   Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. – A Major Player.....III-17
B. Market Analytics.....III-17
Table 48: Japanese Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
1$150
   Table 49: Japanese Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18

Table 50: Japanese Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$150
   Table 51: Japanese 20-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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19
1$150
  4. Europe.....III-2012 $950  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-20
Current and Future Analysis.....III-20
Automobile Industry – PU Applications Galore.....III-20
Natural Fiber Based PU Utilization in Auto- Making.....III-20
PU Finding Place in the Decorative Surface Segment of Automotives.....III-20
1$75
   Table 52: Polyurethane Raw Materials in Western Europe (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Capacity by Geographic Region for Austria, Benelux, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Nordic Countries, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and UK (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21
Product Launches.....III-21
1$150
   Strategic Developments.....III-224$150
   Focus on Select Players.....III-261$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-27
Table 53: European Current & Future Analysis 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 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27
1$150
   Table 54: European Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28

Table 55: European Long-term Projections 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 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$150
   Table 56: European Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29

Table 57: 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 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29
1$150
   Table 58: European Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30

Table 59: European 20-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 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30
1$150
   Table 60: European 20-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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31
1$150
  4a. France.....III-323 $300  
   Market Analysis.....III-32
Table 61: French Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32
1$150
   Table 62: French Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33

Table 63: French Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33
1$150
   Table 64: French 20-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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34
1$150
  4b. Germany.....III-354 $350  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-35
Current and Future Analysis.....III-35
German Foamed Plastics Market Presents Encouraging Prospects.....III-35
Focus on Select Players.....III-35
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-36
Table 65: German Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$150
   Table 66: German Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37

Table 67: German Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
1$150
   Table 68: German 20-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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38
1$150
  4c. The United Kingdom.....III-394 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-39
Current and Future Analysis.....III-39
Focus on Select Players.....III-39
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-40
Table 69: UK Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40
1$150
   Table 70: UK Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41

Table 71: UK Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41
1$150
   Table 72: UK 20-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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42
1$150
  4d. Italy.....III-433 $300  
   Market Analysis.....III-43
Table 73: Italian Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43
1$150
   Table 74: Italian Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44

Table 75: Italian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44
1$150
   Table 76: Italian 20-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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$150
  4e. Spain.....III-463 $300  
   Market Analysis.....III-46
Table 77: Spanish Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46
1$150
   Table 78: Spanish Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47

Table 79: Spanish Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
1$150
   Table 80: Spanish 20-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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48
1$150
  4f. Russia.....III-493 $300  
   Market Analysis.....III-49
Table 81: Russian Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49
1$150
   Table 82: Russian Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50

Table 83: Russian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50
1$150
   Table 84: Russian 20-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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51
1$150
  4g. Rest of Europe.....III-523 $300  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-52
Current and Future Analysis.....III-52
Polyurethane Market in Turkey - Mirroring Growth.....III-52
B. Market Analytics.....III-52
Table 85: Rest of Europe Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52
1$150
   Table 86: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53

Table 87: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53
1$150
   Table 88: Rest of Europe 20-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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54
1$150
  5. Asia-Pacific.....III-557 $525  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-55
Asia-Pacific – Speaking of Strong Growth.....III-55
Current and Future Analysis.....III-55
Strategic Developments.....III-55
3$125
   B. Market Analytics.....III-58
Table 89: Asia-Pacific 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 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58

Table 90: Asia-Pacific Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58
1$150
   Table 91: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections 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 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59

Table 92: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59
1$150
   Table 93: 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 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60

Table 94: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60
1$150
   Table 95: Asia-Pacific 20-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61

Table 96: Asia-Pacific 20-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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61
1$150
  5a. China.....III-625 $425  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-62
Current and Future Analysis.....III-62
Chinese Market Overview.....III-62
Strengthening GDP and Improving Living Standards Drive PU Growth.....III-62
1$75
   Energy Conservation Initiatives in Construction Sector – A Key Demand
  Driver.....III-63
Automobile Sector Offer Huge Potential for PU Materials.....III-63
Sagging Exports and Corrective Measures.....III-63
1$75
   Increased Production of PU Adhesives Steers Growth of Chinese PU Industry.....III-64
Table 97: Consumption of PU Adhesives in China (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by End Use Segment for Shoe Making, Composite Film Adhesives, General Purpose Adhesives, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-64

Table 98: Polyurethane Production for Consumption in China (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Application for Flexible foam, Rigid foam, Elastomers, Synthetic leather slurry, Coatings, Adhesives, Fibers, and Leather & fabric finishing agents (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-64
1$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-65
Table 99: Chinese Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65

Table 100: Chinese Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65
1$150
   Table 101: Chinese Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66

Table 102: Chinese 20-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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66
1$150
  5b. India.....III-673 $300  
   Market Analysis.....III-67
Table 103: Indian Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-67
1$150
   Table 104: Indian Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68

Table 105: Indian Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68
1$150
   Table 106: Indian 20-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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69
1$150
  5c. Rest of Asia-Pacific.....III-703 $300  
   Market Analysis.....III-70
Table 107: Rest of Asia-Pacific Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 Through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70
1$150
   Table 108: Rest of Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 Through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71

Table 109: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) by End Use Segment – Furniture/ Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71
1$150
   Table 110: Rest of Asia-Pacific 20-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 Miscellaneous Markets for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72
1$150
  6. South America.....III-736 $575  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-73
Current and Future Analysis.....III-73
Lucrative Market for Suppliers and Producers.....III-73
Brazil and Mexico Grab Largest Market Slice.....III-73
1$75
   Table 111: South American