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  POLYOLS
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Polyols in million lbs. The specific end-use segments discussed are Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics,Oral-Care Products, 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 67 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Arch Chemicals, Inc., BASF Group, The Elastogran Group, Bayer AG, Cerestar, Chemtura Corp., Corn Products Specialty Ingredients, Dow Chemical Co., Huntsman Corp., Nanjing Hongbaoli Co., Ltd., Perstorp AB, Roquette Freres, SINOPEC Shanghai Gaoqiao Petrochemical Co. Ltd., Shell Chemicals Ltd., and Stepan Co. 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-2144  PAGES:    359
PRICE:    $4450  DATE:       April 2008
COMPANIES:  67  MARKET DATA TABLES:   140
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  
  POLYOLS (Complete Report) Pages : 359   | $4450
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
Industrial Applications.....I-3
Food & Confectionery.....I-3
  
   Pharmaceuticals.....I-4
Cosmetics.....I-4
Oral-Care Products.....I-4
Other End-Use Applications.....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY52$2350
  1. Market Snapshots.....II-12 $200  
   Worldwide Polyols Market at a Glance.....II-11$100
   Analysis by Geographic Region.....II-2
Analysis by End-Use Segment.....II-2
1$100
  2. Trends and Issues.....II-31 $100  
   Changing Trends.....II-3
Food & Confectionery Products Drive Growth in Polyols Market.....II-3
Natural Oil Polyols Grab High Market Interests.....II-3
1$100
  3. Product Profile.....II-45 $500  
   Introduction to Polyols.....II-4
Popular Names for Polyols.....II-4
Production Process.....II-4
Applications.....II-4
1$100
   Safety Issues.....II-5
Calorie Comparison with Sugar.....II-5
Table 1: FDA Permitted Calorific Values of Polyols for Sorbitol, Xylitol, Maltitol, Isomalt, Lactitol, Mannitol, Erythritol, and Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysates (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-5
Basic and Specialty Polyols.....II-5
Polyols for Industrial Applications: Polyether Polyols Vs Polyester Polyols.....II-5
1$300
   Thanol.....II-6
Castor Oil Polyols.....II-6
Gylcerin in Polyols.....II-6
Using Sorbitol to Develop Other Polyols.....II-6
1$100
   Polyols Used as Sweeteners (Sugar Alcohols).....II-7
Sorbitol.....II-7
Xylitol.....II-7
Mannitol.....II-7
Maltitol.....II-7
Isomalt.....II-7
1$100
   Lactitol.....II-8
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysates (HSH).....II-8
1$100
  4. End-Use Segmentation.....II-95 $500  
   Industrial Applications.....II-9
Polyol applications specifically connected to polyurethane:.....II-9
1$100
   Sealants.....II-10
New Low Monol Polyether Polyols Enhance Polyurethane Sealants.........II-10
Polyol Prepolymers Used in Component-Applied Coatings.....II-10
SAA Polyols Enhance Characteristics of Paints.....II-10
Cross-Linked Polyols in Cotton/Polyester Fabrics.....II-10
Industrial Applications of Sorbitol.....II-10
Food and Confectionery.....II-10
Sweeteners (Food Additives).....II-10
1$100
   Second Generation Polyol Sweeteners Set to Grow.....II-11
Sorbitol.....II-11
Xylitol.....II-11
1$100
   Mannitol.....II-12
Maltitol.....II-12
Isomalt.....II-12
Lactitol.....II-12
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysates (HSH).....II-12
Pharmaceuticals.....II-12
1$100
   Cosmetics.....II-13
Oral-Care Products.....II-13
Others.....II-13
1$100
  5. Product Developments.....II-141 $100  
   New Method for Xylitol Preparation.....II-14
Product Developments in the Global Polyols Market (2005 & 2006).....II-14
1$100
  6. Product Innovations/ Introductions.....II-152 $200  
   Perstorp Unveils Oxymerฎ Range of Polycarbonate Diols.....II-15
Bayer Develops a New Natural Oil Polyols Technology.....II-15
Perstorp Introduces Robrac™ Polyols.....II-15
Bayer Launches ULTRACELฎ U3000 High Resilience Polyol.....II-15
Perstorp Launches Charmor™.....II-15
1$100
   SPI Polyols Introduces Maltisweet™ Crystalline Maltitol.....II-16
Dow Launches Polycaprolactone Polyol.....II-16
1$100
  7. Recent Industry Activity.....II-174 $400  
   Gulshan Polyols to Merge with Gulshan Sugars & Chemicals.....II-17
Perstorp Acquires Polyols Business of Zibo Linzi Yongliu Chemical Industry.....II-17
Dow to Use Bayer’s New Polyols Technology.....II-17
Dow Chemical Acquires Pacific Plastics.....II-17
Corn Products International Acquires Remaining Stake in Getec Guanabara
  Quํmica.....II-17
Perstorp Acquires Zibo Linzi Yongliu.....II-17
1$100
   Huntsman Signs Agreement with Basic Chemical Industries.....II-18
Bayer Starts Production of Arcolฎ PPG-2000 Polyether Polyol II-18 Polyol Lawrence
  Industries Distributes Perstorp Polyol Products.....II-18
Perstorp Completely Acquires Hansol Perstorp.....II-18
Alcar Chemicals Group Signs Contract with A-M Polymer Industries.....II-18
Jacob Signs Contract with BASF.....II-18
1$100
   Global Bio-Chem Technology Invests 800 million Yuan on Polyol Production.....II-19
Elastogran Acquires Chemtura’s Polyurethane Business.....II-19
Crompton Merges with Great Lakes Chemical.....II-19
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Signs Joint Venture with Mitsubishi Chemical.....II-19
Atrium Technologies Acquires MultiChem.....II-19
Bayer Signs License Agreement with Shell.....II-19
1$100
   Bayer and Asahi Sign License Agreement for High-Performance Polyether Polyols.....II-20
Perstorp Announces Investment in Polyols Plant.....II-20
Bayer Signs License Agreement with BASF.....II-20
Stepan and Sinopec Sign Joint Venture Agreement.....II-20
1$100
  8. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-214 $400  
   Arch Chemicals, Inc. (USA).....II-21
BASF Group (Germany).....II-21
The Elastogran Group (Germany) .....II-21
Bayer AG (Germany).....II-21
1$100
   Cerestar (Belgium).....II-22
Chemtura Corp. (USA).....II-22
Corn Products Specialty Ingredients (USA) .....II-22
1$100
   Dow Chemical Company (USA).....II-23
Huntsman Corp. (USA).....II-23
Nanjing Hongbaoli Co., Ltd. (China).....II-23
Perstorp AB (Sweden).....II-23
1$100
   Roquette Freres (France).....II-24
SINOPEC Shanghai Gaoqiao Petrochemical Co. Ltd. (China).....II-24
Shell Chemicals Ltd. (UK).....II-24
Stepan Co. (USA).....II-24
1$100
  9. Global Market Perspective.....II-25   
   Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-251$300
   Table 3: World Long-term Projections for Polyols by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-261$300
   Table 4: World Historic Review for Polyols by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-271$300
   Table 5: World 15-Year Perspective for Polyols by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-281$300
   Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols in Industrial Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-291$300
   Table 7: World Long-term Projections for Polyols in Industrial Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-301$300
   Table 8: World Historic Review for Polyols in Industrial Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-311$300
   Table 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Polyols in Industrial Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-321$300
   Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols in Food & Confectionery by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-331$300
   Table 11: World Long-term Projections for Polyols in Food & Confectionery by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-341$300
   Table 12: World Historic Review for Polyols in Food & Confectionery by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-351$300
   Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Polyols in Food & Confectionery by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-361$300
   Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols in Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-371$300
   Table 15: World Long-term Projections for Polyols in Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-381$300
   Table 16: World Historic Review for Polyols in Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-391$300
   Table 17: World 15-Year Perspective for Polyols in Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-401$300
   Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols in Cosmetics by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-411$300
   Table 19: World Long-term Projections for Polyols in Cosmetics by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-421$300
   Table 20: World Historic Review for Polyols in Cosmetics by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-431$300
   Table 21: World 15-Year Perspective for Polyols in Cosmetics by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-441$300
   Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols in Oral-Care Products by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-451$300
   Table 23: World Long-term Projections for Polyols in Oral-Care Products by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-461$300
   Table 24: World Historic Review for Polyols in Oral-Care Products by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-471$300
   Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Polyols in Oral-Care Products by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-481$300
   Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols in Other End-Uses by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-491$300
   Table 27: World Long-term Projections for Polyols in Other End-Uses by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-501$300
   Table 28: World Historic Review for Polyols in Other End-Uses by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-511$300
   Table 29: World 15-Year Perspective for Polyols in Other End-Uses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-521$300
III. MARKET56$2150
  1. The United States.....III-16 $450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current and Future Analysis.....III-1
US Demand for Alternative Sweeteners on the Rise .....III-1
Low-Calorie Sweeteners Gain Popularity.....III-1
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-1
1$75
   Product Launches.....III-21$75
   Select Players.....III-3
Arch Chemicals, Inc......III-3
Chemtura Corp......III-3
Corn Products Specialty Ingredients .....III-3
1$75
   Dow Chemical Company......III-4
Huntsman Corp......III-4
Stepan Co......III-4
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-5
Table 30: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5

Table 31: US Long-term Projections for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5
1$150
   Table 32: US Historic Review for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6

Table 33: US 15-Year Perspective for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6
1$150
  2. Canada.....III-73 $250  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-7
Current and Future Analysis.....III-7
Erythritol: Striking Market Opportunities.....III-7
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-8
Table 34: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8

Table 35: Canadian Long-term Projections for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8
1$150
   Table 36: Canadian Historic Review for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics,Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9

Table 37: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9
1$150
  3. Japan.....III-103 $225  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-10
Current and Future Analysis.....III-10
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-10
Daicel Chemical Industries Ltd – A Major Player......III-10
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-11
Table 38: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11

Table 39: Japanese Long-term Projections for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11
1$150
   Table 40: Japanese Historic Review for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12

Table 41: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
1$150
  4. Europe.....III-136 $575  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-13
Current and Future Analysis.....III-13
Demand for Sugar-free Products Accelerates Growth in European Polyols Market
  .....III-13
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-13
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-14
Table 42: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14

Table 43: European Long-term Projections for Polyols by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
1$150
   Table 44: European Historic Review for Polyols by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-151$150
   Table 45: European 15-Year Perspective for Polyols by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-161$150
   Table 46: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17

Table 47: European Long-term Projections for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
1$150
   Table 48: European Historic Review for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics,Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18

Table 49: European 15-Year Perspective for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$150
  4a. France.....III-193 $325  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-19
Current and Future Analysis.....III-19
Roquette Freres – A Major Player.....III-19
B. Market Analytics.....III-19
Table 50: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19
1$150
   Table 51: French Long-term Projections for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20

Table 52: French Historic Review for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20
1$150
   Table 53: French 15-Year Perspective for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21
1$150
  4b. Germany.....III-225 $425  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-22
Current and Future Analysis.....III-22
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-22
1$75
   Product Launch.....III-23
Select Players.....III-23
BASF Group.....III-23
The Elastogran Group .....III-23
1$75
   Bayer AG.....III-24
B. Market Analytics.....III-24
Table 54: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24
1$150
   Table 55: German Long-term Projections for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25

Table 56: German Historic Review for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25
1$150
   Table 57: German 15-Year Perspective for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26
1$150
  4c. Italy.....III-273 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-27
Current and Future Analysis.....III-27
Table 58: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27
1$150
   Table 59: Italian Long-term Projections for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28

Table 60: Italian Historic Review for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$150
   Table 61: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29
1$150
  4d. The United Kingdom.....III-303 $225  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-30
Current and Future Analysis.....III-30
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-30
Shell Chemicals Ltd. – A Major Player.....III-30
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-31
Table 62: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31

Table 63: UK Long-term Projections for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31
1$150
   Table 64: UK Historic Review for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32

Table 65: UK 15-Year Perspective for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32
1$150
  4e. Spain.....III-333 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-33
Current and Future Analysis.....III-33
Table 66: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33
1$150
   Table 67: Spanish Long-term Projections for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34

Table 68: Spanish Historic Review for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34
1$150
   Table 69: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35
1$150
  4f. Russia.....III-363 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-36
Current and Future Analysis.....III-36
Table 70: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$150
   Table 71: Russian Long-term Projections for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37

Table 72: Russian Historic Review for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
1$150
   Table 73: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38
1$150
  4g. Rest of Europe.....III-395 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-39
Current and Future Analysis.....III-39
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-39
Product Launches.....III-39
1$75
   Select Players.....III-40
Cerestar (Belgium).....III-40
Perstorp AB (Sweden).....III-40
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-41
Table 74: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41
1$150
   Table 75: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42

Table 76: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42
1$150
   Table 77: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43
1$150
  5. Asia-Pacific.....III-445 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-44
Current and Future Analysis.....III-44
Growing Demand for Polyether Polyols in the Chinese Market .....III-44
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-44
1$75
   Select Players.....III-45
Nanjing Hongbaoli Co., Ltd. (China).....III-45
1$75
   SINOPEC Shanghai Gaoqiao Petrochemical Co. Ltd. (China).....III-46
B. Market Analytics.....III-46
Table 78: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46
1$150
   Table 79: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47

Table 80: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics,Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
1$150
   Table 81: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48
1$150
  6. Middle East.....III-494 $350  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-49
Current and Future Analysis.....III-49
Strategic Corporate Development .....III-49
1$75
   B. Market Analytics .....III-50
Table 82: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50
1$150
   Table 83: Middle East Long-term Projections for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51

Table 84: Middle East Historic Review for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51
1$150
   Table 85: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial Applications,Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics,Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets for1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52
1$150
  7. Latin America.....III-534 $525  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-53
Current and Future Analysis.....III-53
Strategic Corporate Development .....III-53
1$75
   B. Market Analytics .....III-54
Table 86: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54
1$150
   Table 87: Latin America Long-term Projections for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55

Table 88: Latin America Historic Review for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million lbs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55
1$150
   Table 89: Latin America 15-Year Perspective for Polyols by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products and Other End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-561$150
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 236$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 67 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 83)

Region/Country                 Players

The United States                 29
Canada                             3
Japan                              9
Europe                            24 
     France                        3
     Germany                       7
     The United Kingdom            4
     Italy                         1
     Spain                         2
     Rest of Europe                7 
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    16
Latin America                      2
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