Microcrystalline Wax and Petrolatum: Global Market Analysis and Opportunities

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Microcrystalline Wax and Petrolatum:Global Market Analysis and Opportunities

To Be Published 4th Quarter 2014Base Year: 2013Forecasts to 2018

Global coverage with regional insights

Global supplies of microcrystalline wax and petrolatum continue to shrink due to the reduction in API

Group I, and specifically brightstock production capacity. On the other hand, demand for microcrystalline

wax and petrolatum continues to be strong helped by the economic recovery in many parts of the world.

The resultant rise in prices has motivated wax de-oilers, blenders, specialty wax producers, and other

market participants to seek alternatives. The interplay of supply and demand drivers and the penetration

of alternate materials will set the direction of this product market.

This Report Will Help Subscribers to:n Assess global microcrystalline wax and

petrolatum supply by region

n Assess global microcrystalline wax andpetrolatum demand by region, industry, andproduct type

n Analyze applications, demand, and pricingtrends

n Analyze the global trade in microcrystallinewax and petrolatum

n Analyze the impact of alternatives tomicrocrystalline waxes and petrolatum

n Evaluate key suppliers in terms of theirproducts, technology, and business focus

n Understand the un-met needs of microcrys-talline wax and petrolatum consumers anddiscover the key success factors andbarriers in this industry

n Evaluate the market opportunities,challenges, and threats for this industry

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Microcrystalline Wax and PetrolatumGlobal Market Analysis and Opportunities

Tentative Report Contents*

Introduction

Executive Summary

Microcrystalline Wax and PetrolatumProduct Typesn Properties and performance characteristics

n Grades – technical and pharmaceutical

n Applications

Global Microcrystalline Wax andPetrolatum Supply n Global microcrystalline wax and petrolatum

capacity and production by region

n Production split by technical grades and

pharmaceutical grades

n Forecast global microcrystalline wax and

petrolatum supply, 2013 to 2018

Global Microcrystalline Wax andPetrolatum Demand n Global microcrystalline wax and petrolatum

demand by region

n Global microcrystalline wax and petrolatum

demand by industry

n Key applications

n Growth drivers and restraints

n Forecast global microcrystalline wax and

petrolatum demand, 2013 to 2018

Industry analysisn Global microcrystalline wax and petrolatum

trade

n Pricing analysis by competing products and

quality requirements

n Distribution channels

n Supplier selection criteria, tools, and quality

testing by various industries

n Industry trends – economic, technology,

regulatory, product, and other

n Supply and demand outlook

n Substitute products

— Synthetic and natural materials being pro-

moted as substitutes in cosmetic and phar-

maceutical applications

n Market opportunities and challenges

Supplier Profiles (tentative list)n American Refining Group

n Calumet

n Cepsa

n H&R Wasag

n HollyFrontier Corporation

n Lukoil

n MOL

n Petrobras

n Sasol

n Shell

n Sonneborn

Each profile will cover the following:

n Business background

n Microcrystalline wax and petrolatum production

capacity, hydrogenation capacity, and product

specifications

n Sourcing and nature of raw materials

n Sales

n Business focus-regions and industries

n Growth plans and outlook

n SWOT analysis

* Subject to charter subscriber input

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Scope

Microcrystalline Wax and Petrolatum: Global Market Analysis and Opportunities will provide

a detailed analysis of microcrystalline wax and petrolatum market in terms of supply,

demand, market space, pricing developments, substitute products, trends, and growth.

n Global in nature and will provide regional and end-

use industry wise segmentation

n Provide the current market scenario, as well as

the industry outlook in terms of supply and

demand growth, shifts in product quality, substi-

tution, and pricing

n An evaluation of the market attractiveness in

terms of market opportunities, threats, and

challenges

n The base year for the study will be 2013

n Provide supply and demand forecasts for 2018

Key Benefits

Subscribers of this report will gain an understanding of the global microcrystalline wax and

petrolatum market in terms of its size, growth, trends, opportunities, challenges, and

threats. Specifically, the report will help subscribers to:

n Develop business strategies by understanding the

global demand, supply, pricing, and market trends

of microcrystalline wax and petrolatum business

n Understand the impact of declining petroleum wax

supply on this business

n Design and develop products and marketing

strategies for the end-use industries by assessing

un-met needs and barriers to entry

n Identify end-use markets and applications with

high potential for growth and the challenges and

barriers for catering these opportunities

n Evaluate key market opportunities and challenges

facing the business

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Kline’s analysts draw upon pragmatic experience tounderstand global impacts and local perspectives.Our interviews engage experts across all pertinentfields and sectors including:

n Distributors

n Government agencies

n Marketers/manufacturers

n Retailers

n Suppliers

n Trade organizations

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