The Business Research Company is pleased to announce the publication of its report ‘Aliphatic Solvents In Asia’. This report is designed to cover some key aspects of the aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents market in Asia and the Middle East. The report covers the characteristics of the market for aliphatic solvents in Asia and the Middle East including trends, characteristics, country splits, segmentations and analysis of end uses.
The report covers aliphatic solvents andhydrocarbon solvent mixturesthat are further segmented into paraffinic, Paraffinicsolvents, Varnish makers and paints (VM&P) naphtha, Mineral spirits, Stoddard solvent, Solvent 140. Segments of the market covered in the report includemineral spirits, hexanes, heptanes, naphthas and other solvents.End uses mentioned in the report include paints and coatings, printing inks, pharmaceuticals, adhesives, rubber & polymer, agricultural chemicals, other uses.
The report describes key countries in the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East region.
Key competitors profiled include: CPC Corporation, ExxonMobil Chemical, Gulf Chemicals and Industrial Oils Co,Hanwha Total Petrochemical Co., Ltd, Lotte Chemical, LyondellBasell Industries, Mitsubishi Shoji Chemical Corporation, SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation), Shell Chemicals, Sinochem Group.
The report gives estimated historic data and forecasts, as well as description and analysis of the market and summaries of discussions with market experts.
Some Key Findings of the Report
• The global solvents (oxygenated, hydrocarbon, and halogenated) market was estimated to be about 25 MT in volume in 2014. Aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents constitute 27% of the total solvents market.
• The historical growth (2010-2013) of the global / Asia-Pacific / Middle East aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents market is primarily attributed to a single factor i.e. growth in demand for solvents from the end-user industries as a result of economic growth, particularly in emerging markets.
• Shale gas discovery and exploitation have led to light naphtha becoming an over-supplied raw material in the aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents market, leading to lower the raw material costs for manufacturers of aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents.

• Solvents are highly regulated chemical substances as solvents emit high levels of VOCs in the atmosphere. Many global- as well as regional-level regulatory compliance rules/norms have been formulated to minimize the VOC emissions and to ensure compliance.

• VM&P naphtha constitutes around 80% of the aliphatic solvents market owing to its usage across range or end-user industries.

• Since the 1960’s, solvents have typically been used across a range of industries such as paints and coatings, printing inks and cleaning agents; they are also used in the pharmaceutical and synthetic rubber industries. The largest end-user customer segment to date is the paints and coatings industry.

• Corresponding to the growth of the printing inks industry, the demand for solvents as core ingredients (solvents account for ~ 50% to 70% of overall weight of printing inks too) is also expected to grow leading to profitable opportunities for market players.

• There is a rising trend is taking place of development of ‘solvent-free’ pharmaceuticals production processes (such as use of ball mills for molecule size reduction and dissolution) and the replacement/substitution of existing solvents.

• The Asia-Pacific aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents market is fragmented with only a small number of organized players having a presence across the entire region. Companies such as Shell Chemicals, ExxonMobil Chemicals, and two others together account for approximately 20% of the Asia-Pacific aliphatic solvents market.

• China will remain a ‘net importer’ for many ‘specialized solvents/product lines’, while relying on production and domestic consumption of commonly used aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents.

• Saudi Arabia and UAE produce nominal quantities of ‘specialized’ aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents for domestic consumption; they export the generic solvents and also raw material in bulk to other countries.


Table of Contents

Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents Market
Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents Market - Overview
Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents Market - Characteristics
Global Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents Market, 2014
Global Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents Market, 2014
Asia-Pacific Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents Market, Historic and Forecast Volume and Value, 2010 - 2018
Middle East Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents Market, Historic and Forecast Volume and Value, 2010 - 2018
Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents Market By Product Types
Aliphatic Solvent Products
Aliphatic Solvent Uses
Human Safety Concerns With Aliphatic Solvents
Environmental Effects and Concerns with Aliphatic Solvents
Key Aliphatic Solvent Market Trends
Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents Market By Applications
Paints and Coatings
Printing Inks
Other End-Use Industries for Aliphatic Solvents
Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents Market - By Geography (Asia-Pacific and Middle East)
Aliphatics Asia and Middle Eastern Market Competitor Analysis
Aliphatics Market Company Profiles
Appendix
Research Methodology
Interview Summaries
Methodology
Information for this report was gathered from trade journals, research analyst reports, news stories, patent reports, company marketing and technical materials, and company financial reports. Primary research was conducted through the creation of an appropriate panel of experts, including senior figures in touch screen companies to give commercial insight and research and academic experts to inform the forward looking analysis. More than 5 experts were interviewed for the report and are listed in the sourcing of the report.
The report was authored by a Consultant with more than 8 years’ experience in industry research and analysis.
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Aliphatic Solvents In Asia is a detailed report giving a unique insight into this market. The report is priced at $4000.
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