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  MALEIC ANHYDRIDE
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Maleic Anhydride in Thousands of Metric Tons. The specific end-use segments discussed are Unsaturated Polyester Resins (UPRs), Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF), and Others The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. 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 65 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Bartek Ingredients, BASF AG, BASF Antwerp NV, DSM NV, DSM Fine Chemicals Austria NFG GMBH & CO KG, Flint Hills Resources LP, Huntsman Corporation, Huntsman Performance Products, LANXESS Corporation, Lonza Group AG, Marathon Petroleum Company LLC, Mitsubishi Chemical, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Mitsui Chemicals Polyurethanes, Inc., Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd, NOF Corporation, Polynt S.p.A, Suzhou Synthetic Chemical Co., Ltd., Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd, and TCL Industries (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. 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-2095  PAGES:    418
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       October 2008
COMPANIES:  65  MARKET DATA TABLES:   213
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  
  MALEIC ANHYDRIDE (Complete Report) Pages : 418   | $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
Unsaturated Polyester Resins.....I-3
  
   Butanediol (BDO).....I-4
Fumaric Acid.....I-4
Lubricating Oil Additives.....I-4
Agricultural Chemicals.....I-4
Malic Acid.....I-4
Tetrahydrofuran (THF).....I-4
Other Uses of MA.....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY79$2250
  1. Market Overview.....II-12 $400  
   Asia-Pacific – The Largest Consumer.....II-1
Unsaturated Polyester Resins - Largest End Use.....II-1
Butanediol - Fastest Growing Market.....II-1
1$100
   Table 1: World Market for Maleic Anhydride (2001-2010): Geographic Regions/Countries Ranked by Growth for Volume Sales – Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, Europe, Japan, Canada and US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-2

Table 2: World Market for Maleic Anhydride (2001- 2010): Major End-use Segments Ranked by Growth for Volume Sales - Butanediol (BDO), Tetrahydrofuran (THF), Malic Acid, Fumaric Acid, Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-2
1$300
  2. Market Trends.....II-33 $300  
   Tight MA Supplies Worldwide.....II-3
MA Production Process Still Follows the Old Technique in Developing Markets.....II-3
Asia Poised to Witness Fastest Growth.....II-3
High Butane Cost Reduces the Margin for MA Producers.....II-3
1$100
   New Uses of MA to Propel Demand.....II-4
Oversupply Condition Puts Price Pressure on MA Market.....II-4
BDO Production Emerges as New Bright Spot in the MA Market.....II-4
Reduced Scope of New Developments Stagnate the Growth for Agrochemicals.....II-4
1$100
   Increased Influx of Generic Products Flood the European Agrochemicals End Use
  Market.....II-5
European Non-Crop Agrochemicals Market Poised to Witness Healthy Growth.....II-5
1$100
  3. Maleic Anhydride – An Introduction.....II-66 $900  
   Chemical Properties of Maleic Anhydride.....II-6
Chemical Reactions.....II-6
1$100
   Production of Maleic Anhydride.....II-7
An Overview of Benzene Oxidation Process.....II-7
Applications.....II-7
Finds a Plethora of Uses.....II-7
1$100
   Table 3: World Maleic Anhydride Capacity of Select Companies (2006) (In Thousand Metric Tons).....II-82$600
   Table 4: World Maleic Anhydride Capacity of Select Companies (2004) (In Thousand Metric Tons).....II-10
2$400
  4. An Overview of the End-Use Industries.....II-1213 $1400  
   Table 5: Consumption Pattern of Maleic Anhydride Worldwide by Various End-Use Applications in 2008 (E): Volume Breakdown for Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-12

Table 6: Worldwide Maleic Anhydride Production Capacity: 1995-2004 (In ‘000 Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-12
1$300
   Unsaturated Polyester Resins.....II-13
Unsaturated Polyester Resins - Gaining Importance.....II-13
1$100
   Table 7: World Market for Maleic Anhydride in Unsaturated Polyester Resins (2001-2010): Geographic Regions/Countries Ranked by Growth for Volume Sales – Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, Japan, Europe, Canada and US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-14
1-4, Butanediol (BDO).....II-14
Under the Onslaught of a Technological Wave.....II-14
1$300
   Derivatives.....II-15
Catalyzing the Growth of MA?.....II-15
The Geminox Process.....II-15
1$100
   Table 8: World Market for Maleic Anhydride in Butanediol (2001-2010): Geographic Regions/Countries Ranked by Growth for Volume Sales – Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, Europe, Canada, Japan and US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-16
Fumaric Acid.....II-16
Food Additives.....II-16
Acidulants - For That Spicy Feeling.....II-16
1$300
   Stimulating Your Palate.....II-17
Table 9: World Market for Maleic Anhydride in Fumaric Acid (2001-2010): Geographic Regions/Countries Ranked by Growth for Volume Sales – Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Canada USA and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-17
1$300
   Lubricating Oil Additives.....II-18
Lubricating Oils and Greases.....II-18
Lubricating Oils Types.....II-18
Paraffinic Oils.....II-18
Naphthenic Oils.....II-18
Synthetic Oils.....II-18
Types of Synthetic Lubricants.....II-18
Synthesized Hydrocarbons.....II-18
1$100
   Organic Esters.....II-19
Phosphate Esters.....II-19
Polyglycols.....II-19
Silicones.....II-19
Lubricating Industry Types.....II-19
Distribution Channels for Lubricating Oils.....II-19
Lubricating Oil Additives: The Performance Enhancers.....II-19
1$100
   The Europe & US: More Lives To Be Smoothened?.....II-20
Table 10: World Market for Maleic Anhydride in Lubricating Oil Additives (2001-2010): Geographic Regions/Countries Ranked by Growth for Volume Sales – Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, Canada, Europe and Japan and US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-20
1$300
   Agricultural Chemicals.....II-21
Increasing Mouths & Increasing Yields.....II-21
Asia and Pacific Rim -Large Markets.....II-21
Biotechnology.....II-21
Playing God?.....II-21
1$100
   Table 11: World Market for Maleic Anhydride in Agricultural Chemicals (2001-2010): Geographic Regions/Countries Ranked by Growth for Volume Sales – Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, Canada, Europe, Japan and US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-22
Malic Acid.....II-22
Sweetening Our Lives.....II-22
1$300
   Table 12: World Market for Maleic Anhydride in Malic Acid (2001-2010): Geographic Regions/Countries Ranked by Growth for Volume Sales – Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Canada, US and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-23
Tetrahydrofuran (THF).....II-23
Table 13: World Market for Maleic Anhydride in Tetrahydrofuran (2001-2010): Geographic Regions/ Countries Ranked by Growth for Volume Sales – Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe, Latin America, US, Canada and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-23
1$300
   Other Uses of MA.....II-24
Table 14: World Market for Maleic Anhydride in Other Uses (2001-2010): Geographic Regions/Countries Ranked by Growth for Volume Sales – Latin America, Middle East, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Canada Japan and US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-24
1$300
  5. Technological Trends.....II-254 $400  
   Lonza AG Develops New Generation Catalyst.....II-25
New Process from Mitsubishi and BOC.....II-25
Process Switchover For Synthesis of MA.....II-25
Lonza’s Process Develops Technology To Produce Higher Yields.....II-25
1$100
   BP Chemicals Develops Geminox Process Along With Lurgi.....II-26
Cost Efficient BDO Extraction Process from Kvaerner.....II-26
Bayer Develops Process based on MA for Polyaspartic Acids.....II-26
Maleic Anhydride-New Applications, Better Scope.....II-26
1$100
   Amoco Introduces New Generation Catalysts.....II-27
MA Imparts Better Impact and Tensile Strength to Wood Composites.....II-27
MA-Grafted Polyolefins Enhance Processing of Thermoplastics.....II-27
1$100
   Emerging Processes for Synthesis of MA.....II-28
C4 Hydrocarbons Replace Benzene in the Production of MA.....II-28
Benzene-Based Fixed-Bed Process Technology.....II-28
Butane-Based Transport-Bed Process Technology.....II-28
1$100
  6. Recent Industry Activity.....II-298 $600  
   Hexion to Purchase Huntsman for US$10.6 Billion.....II-29
BASF’s THF Plant to Commence MA Production.....II-29
Polynt to Purchase Uraplast Business of DSM.....II-29
PP Unveils Xiran SMA Products.....II-29
1$100
   Kenner Releases MA Grafted Polyolefin.....II-30
Formosa to Invest US$3 Billion On Capacity Expansion.....II-30
Huayi Seeks Partners for Capacity Expansion Project.....II-30
Isegen to Form JV Partnership with NGC & NEC of Trinidad.....II-30
1$100
   Thirumalai Chemicals to Close MA plant.....II-31
Taiyuan Qiaoyou Chemical to Setup MA Unit in China.....II-31
PP to Start Production of SMA Polymers.....II-31
Huntsman to Set Up Maleic Anhydride Plant at Geismar.....II-31
Neochim S.A. to Set-Up New Factory at BASF’s Feluy Site.....II-31
Mitsui Chemicals to Acquire Mitsui Takeda Chemicals.....II-31
Nova Unveils New Foamable SMA Copolymer Resins.....II-31
1$100
   Nova to Introduce Dylark FG.....II-32
Lonza to Spin-off Polymer Intermediates Business.....II-32
Nan Ya Plastics to Establish MA Plant in Taiwan.....II-32
Taiyuan Qiaoyou to Build MA Unit.....II-32
Lanxess Completes First Two Phases of MA Capacity Expansion.....II-32
BASF to Close MA Production Line at Feluy.....II-32
1$100
   LHC Joins Forces with Sud Chemie.....II-33
Lonza to Develop New Generation Fluid Bed Catalysts.....II-33
Marathon Acquires Ashland Inc’s Stake in MAP.....II-33
Huntsman to Boost MA Production Capacity.....II-33
New Licensing Group from Huntsman.....II-33
Huntsman to Set Up a Joint Venture Plant in Asia.....II-33
1$100
   Yongsan to Boost MA Production Capacity.....II-34
Petrowidada Halts PA and MA Production.....II-34
Huntsman to Close Maleic Anhydride Briquettes Plant.....II-34
Elekeiroz to Boost MA Capacity.....II-34
Flint Hills Acquires Performance Chemicals Business of BP.....II-34
BASF Cuts Down MA Capacity.....II-34
1$100
   Polioli, Italy Closes its Maleic Anhydride Plant.....II-35
Lanzhou Refinery Initiates Maleic Anhydride Production.....II-35
IDB Infrastructure Acquires Stakes in Sipchem.....II-35
Zhonghe Chemical to Construct a New Maleic Anhydride Facility.....II-35
Yongsan Chemicals Acquires Korea PTG.....II-35
BASF Acquires SISAS’s Chemical Operations.....II-35
1$100
   Ashland’s Petrochemical Division Suspends Production of Maleic Anhydride.....II-36
Nova Chemicals Cancels the Sale of its Dylark Styrene- Maleic Anhydride Copolymer
  Business.....II-36
Huntsman Enters into Joint Venture Agreement with Saudi International Petrochemical
  Co......II-36
Bayer Corp’s New Maleic Anhydride Plant.....II-36
New Maleic Anhydride Project in Taiyuan Qiaoyou Petrochemical General Plant.....II-36
1$100
  7. Focus on Select Key Players.....II-377 $500  
   Bartek Ingredients (Canada).....II-37
BASF AG (Germany).....II-37
BASF Antwerp NV (Belgium).....II-37
DSM NV (The Netherlands).....II-37
1$100
   DSM Fine Chemicals Austria NFG GMBH & CO KG (Austria).....II-38
Flint Hills Resources LP (USA).....II-38
Huntsman Corporation (USA).....II-38
1$100
   Huntsman Performance Products (USA).....II-39
LANXESS Corporation (USA).....II-39
Lonza Group AG (Switzerland).....II-39
1$100
   Marathon Petroleum Company LLC (USA).....II-40
Mitsubishi Chemical (Japan).....II-40
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc (Japan).....II-40
1$100
   Mitsui Chemicals Polyurethanes, Inc. (Japan).....II-41
Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd (Japan).....II-41
NOF Corporation (Japan).....II-41
1$100
   Polynt S.p.A (Italy).....II-42
Suzhou Synthetic Chemical Co, Ltd. (China).....II-42
Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd (India).....II-42
1$100
   TCL Industries (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia).....II-43
1$100
  8. Global Market Perspective.....II-44   
   Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-441$300
   Table 16: World Long-term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for the Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-451$300
   Table 17: World Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-461$300
   Table 18: World 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-471$300
   Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride in Unsaturated Polyester Resins by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-481$300
   Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Maleic Anhydride Consumption in Unsaturated Polyester Resins by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-491$300
   Table 21: World Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride in Unsaturated Polyester Resins by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-501$300
   Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride in Unsaturated Polyester Resins by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-511$300
   Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride in Butanediol by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-521$300
   Table 24: World Long-term Projections for Maleic Anhydride Consumption in Butanediol by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-531$300
   Table 25: World Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride in Butanediol by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-541$300
   Table 26: World 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride in Butanediol by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-551$300
   Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride in Fumaric Acid by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-561$300
   Table 28: World Long-term Projections for Maleic Anhydride Consumption in Fumaric Acid by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-571$300
   Table 29: World Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride in Fumaric Acid by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-581$300
   Table 30: World 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride in Fumaric Acid by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-591$300
   Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride in Lubricating Oil Additives by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-601$300
   Table 32: World Long-term Projections for Maleic Anhydride Consumption in Lubricating Oil Additives by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-611$300
   Table 33: World Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride in Lubricating Oil Additives by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-621$300
   Table 34: World 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride in Lubricating Oil Additives by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-631$300
   Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride in Agricultural Chemicals by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-641$300
   Table 36: World Long-term Projections for Maleic Anhydride Consumption in Agricultural Chemicals by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-651$300
   Table 37: World Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride in Agricultural Chemicals by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-661$300
   Table 38: World 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride in Agricultural Chemicals by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-671$300
   Table 39: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride in Malic Acid by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-681$300
   Table 40: World Long-term Projections for Maleic Anhydride Consumption in Malic Acid by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-691$300
   Table 41: World Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride in Malic Acid by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-701$300
   Table 42: World 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride in Malic Acid by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-711$300
   Table 43: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride in Tetrahydrofuran by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-721$300
   Table 44: World Long-term Projections for Maleic Anhydride Consumption in Tetrahydrofuron by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-731$300
   Table 45: World Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride in Tetrahydrofuran by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-741$300
   Table 46: World 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride in Tetrahydrofuran by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-751$300
   Table 47: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride in Other End-Use Segments by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-761$300
   Table 48: World Long-term Projections for Maleic Anhydride Consumption in Other End-Use Segments by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-771$300
   Table 49: World Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride in Others by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-781$300
   Table 50: World 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride in Other End-Use Segments by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-791$300
III. MARKET96$1950
  1. The United States.....III-110 $875  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Table 51: US Maleic Anhydride Market (2004 & 2006): Production Capacities of Leading Players for Huntsman, ISP, Lanxess, Flint Hill Resources, Ashland and Marathon Oil in Thousand Metric Tons.....III-1
1$150
   Table 52: Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Patterns of Maleic Anhydride by Various End Use Segments in the US in 2008 (E) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2

Table 53: Percentage Breakdown of End Use Demand of Unsaturated Polyester Resins in the US in 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2

Table 54: US Imports and Exports of Maleic Anhydride for the Years 2005 & 2006 (in US$ Million).....III-2
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-2
3$450
   Focus on Select Players.....III-52$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-7
Table 55: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7
1$150
   Table 56: US Long-Term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81$150
   Table 57: US Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-91$150
   Table 58: US 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
1$150
  2. Canada.....III-115 $575  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-11
An Overview.....III-11
Table 59: Canadian Imports and Exports of Maleic Anhydride for the Years 2005 & 2006.....III-11
Bartek Ingredients - A Key Player.....III-11
1$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-12
Table 60: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
1$150
   Table 61: Canadian Long-Term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-131$150
   Table 62: Canadian Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-141$150
   Table 63: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15
1$150
  3. Japan.....III-167 $675  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-16
Table 64: Japanese Maleic Anhydride Market (2006): Production Capacities of Leading Players for Nippon Shokubai, Mitsubishi Chemical, Mitsui Chemicals Polyurethanes, and Others in Thousand Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
1$150
   Focus on Select Players.....III-172$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-19
Table 65: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19
1$150
   Table 66: Japanese Long-Term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-201$150
   Table 67: Japanese Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-211$150
   Table 68: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment –Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
1$150
  4. Europe.....III-2313 $1075  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-23
Table 69: European Maleic Anhydride Market (2006): Production Capacities by Country - Belgium (BASF), Spain, Italy (Polynt), Germany (Sasol-Huntsman), Austria (DSM Fine Chemicals), France (Cray Valley), and Others in Thousand Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23
1$150
   Table 70: European Maleic Anhydride Market (2004): Production Capacities of Leading Players for BASF, Lonza, Dupont, Sasol-Huntsman, DSM, Austria, Cepsa, Orgsyntez, Arkema, MOL, BASF, Tamalan, Orgachim, Lanxess, Agrobiochim Stain, and Others in Thousand Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24
Market Trends.....III-24
Increased Influx of Generic Products floods the European Agrochemicals End Use
  Market.....III-24
European Non-Crop Agrochemicals Market Poised to Witness Healthy Growth.....III-24
1$150
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-252$150
   Focus on Select European Players.....III-272$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-29
Table 71: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by Geographic Region– France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia and Rest of European Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29
1$150
   Table 72: European Long-Term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia and Rest of European Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-301$150
   Table 73: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-311$150
   Table 74: European Long-Term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-321$150
   Table 75: European Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by Geographic Region– France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia and Rest of European Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual SalesFigures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33

Table 76: European Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33
1$150
   Table 77: European 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia and Rest of European Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-341$150
   Table 78: European 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35
1$150
  4a. France.....III-364 $475  
   Market Analysis.....III-36
Table 79: French Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$150
   Table 80: French Long-Term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-371$150
   Table 81: French Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-381$150
   Table 82: French 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39
1$150
  4b. Germany.....III-404 $475  
   Market Analysis.....III-40
Table 83: German Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40
1$150
   Table 84: German Long-Term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-411$150
   Table 85: German Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-421$150
   Table 86: German 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43
1$150
  4c. Italy.....III-444 $475  
   Market Analysis.....III-44
Table 87: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44
1$150
   Table 88: Italian Long-Term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-451$150
   Table 89: Italian Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-461$150
   Table 90: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
1$150
  4d. The United Kingdom.....III-484 $475  
   Market Analysis.....III-48
Table 91: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48
1$150
   Table 92: UK Long-Term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-491$150
   Table 93: UK Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-501$150
   Table 94: UK 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51
1$150
  4e. Spain.....III-524 $475  
   Market Analysis.....III-52
Table 95: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52
1$150
   Table 96: Spanish Long-Term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-531$150
   Table 97: Spanish Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-541$150
   Table 98: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55
1$150
  4f. Russia.....III-564 $475  
   Market Analysis.....III-56
Table 99: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56
1$150
   Table 100: Russian Long-Term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-571$150
   Table 101: Russian Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-581$150
   Table 102: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59
1$150
  4g. Rest of Europe.....III-604 $475  
   Market Analysis.....III-60
Table 103: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60
1$150
   Table 104: Rest of Europe Long-Term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-611$150
   Table 105: Rest of Europe Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-621$150
   Table 106: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-63
1$150
  5. Asia-Pacific.....III-6411 $850  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-64
Asia-Pacific Market Trends.....III-64
Asia Poised to Witness Fastest Growth in MA Consumption.....III-64
1$75
   Oversupply Condition Reduces Margins of the MA Producers in Asia.....III-65
Table 107: Maleic Anhydride Production Capacity in Asia-Pacific for 2006 in Thousand Metric Tons.....III-65
1$150
   Table 108: Maleic Anhydride Production Capacity in Asia-Pacific for 2004 in Thousand Metric Tons.....III-66
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-66
3$225
   Focus on Select Asian Players.....III-691$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-70
Table 109: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by Geographic Region – China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70
1$150
   Table 110: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by Geographic Region – China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71

Table 111: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71
1$150
   Table 112: Asia-Pacific Long-Term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72

Table 113: Asia-Pacific Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by Geographic Region – China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72
1$150
   Table 114: Asia-Pacific Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-73

Table 115: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012.....III-73
1$150
   Table 116: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74
1$150
  5a. China.....III-757 $625  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-75
Industry Overview.....III-75
Market Trends in China.....III-75
Growing Applications of UPRs Spurring the Demand.....III-75
1$75
   Abundant Supply of Raw Materials Fuels Growth.....III-76
Rising Demand Driving Capacity Expansions.....III-76
Table 117: Chinese Maleic Anhydride Market (2006): Production Capacities of Leading Players for Changzhou Shuguang Chemical Plant, CNPC Turphan-Hami, Shanxi Taiming Chemical, Suzhou Synthetic Chemical Plant, Taiyuan Qiaoyou Chemical, Tianjin Zhong He Chemical, and Others in Thousand Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-76
1$150
   Table 118: Chinese Imports and Exports of Maleic Anhydride in Terms of Volume (Thousand Kg) and Value (US$ Million) for the Years 2006 and 2007.....III-77
Peek into Recent Past.....III-77
Table 119: Chinese Imports and Exports of Maleic Anhydride from 1999-2004(In Thousand Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-77

Table 120: Chinese Output of Maleic Anhydride from 1999-2004(In Thousand Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-77
1$150
   Strategic Corporate Development.....III-78
B. Market Analytics.....III-78
Table 121: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-78
1$150
   Table 122: Chinese Long-Term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-791$150
   Table 123: Chinese Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-801$150
   Table 124: Chinese 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81
1$150
  5b. Rest of Asia-Pacific.....III-825 $475  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-82
India.....III-82
Malaysia.....III-82
Imports Rules the Malaysian MA Market.....III-82
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-83
Table 125: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-83
1$150
   Table 126: Rest of Asia-Pacific Long-Term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-841$150
   Table 127: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-851$150
   Table 128: Rest of Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-86
1$150
  6. Middle East.....III-875 $475  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-87
Overview & Outlook.....III-87
IDB Infrastructure Acquires Stake in Sipchem – A Key - Development.....III-87
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-88
Table 129: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-88
1$150
   Table 130: Middle East Long-Term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-891$150
   Table 131: Middle East Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-901$150
   Table 132: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-91
1$150
  7. Latin America.....III-925 $575  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-92
Overview & Outlook.....III-92
Table 133: Latin American Maleic Anhydride Market (2004 & 2006): Production Capacities by Country – Brazil and Argentina in Thousand Metric Tons.....III-92
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-92
Focus on Select Players.....III-92
1$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-93
Table 134: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-93
1$150
   Table 135: Latin American Long-Term Projections for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-941$150
   Table 136: Latin American Historic Market Review for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-951$150
   Table 137: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Maleic Anhydride by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Butanediol (BDO), Fumaric Acid, Lubricating Oil Additives, Agricultural Chemicals, Malic Acid, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Other Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-961$150
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 223$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 65 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 76)

Region/Country                 Players


The United States                  8
Canada                             2
Japan                              6
Europe                            22
     France                        2
     Germany                       4
     Italy                         2
     Spain                         3   
     Rest of Europe               11
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    32
Middle East                        2
Latin America                      3
Africa                             1
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