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Detergent Alkylates - World Markets to 2025
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Overview
The market for LAB is 3.2 million tons/year and is forecast to grow 2.5 percent annually to 2025. Over the last ten years, LAB had been pressured by the high cost of petroleum and competing surfactants gained ground in its markets. Valued at $6.3 billion in 2013, the largest component in the market is demand in Asia which accounts for 50 percent of usage. Asia is growing at 3.2 percent annually. These are among the findings of Detergent Alkylates - World Markets to 2025. The comprehensive study was published in July 2015 and is the sixth in a series of multiclient studies on LAB by Colin A. Houston & Associates since the mid-1980s.
The report compares the economics of five different plant configurations in two countries: the U.S. and India. Integrated and non-integrated economics are compared as well as the HF and Detal-Plus® catalyst systems.
For over 50 years, LAB has been the most widely used surfactant intermediate. The LAB market has continued to grow over the last decade, led by Asia. Competing surfactants have lost economic advantage as LAB prices have corrected with oil prices since the end of 2014. Asian consumption is forecast to grow 3.2 percent annually through 2025. A capacity buildup in China has driven a surplus that is being exported to a wide number of areas.
The report details trade movements from producer countries to customer markets in more than 50 different countries. Ex-regional trade has grown from 18 percent of production in 2006 to 22 percent in 2013, notably from the Middle East and West Europe. China’s ex-regional trade has also grown over the period.
Contents
Description of the Study 5
Table of Contents 6
List of Tables 11
List of Figures 15
Sample Tables 16
Qualifications and Personnel 20
How to Subscribe 22
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Growth of LAB use is supported by increased living standards and a corresponding rise in per capita detergent consumption in the developing areas. In addition, the ongoing conversions from branched alkylates and soap use support demand. Spare LAB represents an opportunity for the second and third tier detergent producers to expand their business and erode the use of soap-based products. New product types that favor LAB-based formulations have given a temporary boost in the North American market.
Other developments in the evolution of detergent ingredients represent challenges for LAB usage. For one, increased reliance on enzymes in cleaning systems is reducing demand for surfactants. The recent wave of new detergent alcohol capacity has resulted, at times, in a surplus of more than a million tons. Fortunately these new supplies have limited ability to replace LAB’s key applications. Competition between the primary surfactants is described in a chapter on End Markets.
The recent high priced plateau of crude oil left the economics of LAB production vulnerable to ethylene- and vegetable oil-based products. However, the volatility of vegetable-based oils has limited the effect on the LAB industry during the past five years. With oleo-based surfactants no longer undercutting the petroleum-derived economics, the outlook for LAB use has improved.
Technical developments have provided some new opportunities for LAB. The development of novel feedstocks could reposition LAB as a surfactant intermediate derived from renewable sources. The opportunity of modified LAB should not be overlooked, especially as the technology comes off patent and the practice of low temperature washing becomes more widespread.
Detergent Alkylates - World Markets to 2025 includes a detailed global analysis of LAB and its sulfonated derivatives by region. The study reports on consumption and trends, as well as competing materials. It evaluates historical, current and future supplies (based on current announcements) in each region and documents trade by country for 2013.
The study provides a full view of all facets of the detergent alkylate industry: raw material supplies and requirements, producers, regional markets, surfactant consumption, environmental issues, and sulfonation capacities. It provides the outlook for LAB and derivatives on a regional and global basis in the context of formulation issues, consumer preference, competition with other surfactants, demographics, and environmental and customer-related issues.
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Detergent Alkylates - World Markets to 2025 is a
comprehensive study which details the production,
capacity, trade and supply/demand balance by region for
LAB. Major factors affecting the outlook are examined
including raw material requirements, surfactant
consumption trends, novel technological developments,
production costs, prices, sulfonation capacity, and
environmental issues, among others. Historical and
forecast consumption of LABS is reviewed in depth
for the 2005-2025 period by application and end use,
incorporating an understanding of the formulation trends,
competition with alcohol-based surfactants, consumer
preferences and customer-oriented requirements.
A brief discussion of each of the main chapters is
provided below.
DESCRIPTION OF THE STUDY
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Normal Paraffins I-1
Technology I-3Feedstocks for Separation Processes I-4
Producers and Capacities I-5North America I-5Latin America I-6Central & West Europe I-7Asia I-8East Europe I-11Middle East & Africa I-11
Production I-13Prices I-16Detergent End Use Utilization I-18World n-Paraffin Demand Forecast for Alkylate I-18
North America I-18Latin America I-19Central & West Europe I-19Asia I-19East Europe I-19Middle East & Africa I-19
Internal Olefins I-21
Technology I-21Paraffin Dehydrogenation I-21Isomerization and Disproportionation I-23
Producers and Capacities I-23Shell I-23Sasol I-24Fushun I-24Elevance I-24
Production I-25Supply/Demand Issues I-25Detergent End Use Utilization I-26World IO Demand Forecast for Alkylate I-26
Alpha-Olefins I-28
Technology I-28Producers and Capacities I-29Production I-33Supply/Demand Issues I-33Detergent End Use Utilization I-34Alpha-Olefin Demand Forecast for Alkylate I-35
CHAPTER ONE TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Raw Materials
More than 90 percent of all LAB produced today is based
on n-paraffin feedstock. Declining TnP levels in kerosene
have effectively reduced the output at several n-paraffin
units and some other locations face kerosene shortages.
Merchant internal and alpha-olefin use remains an
important alternative for producing LAB, and provides the
opportunity for some producers to increase incremental
production.
The use of normal paraffins, internal and alpha-olefins
is tracked and forecast through the 2005-2025 period,
along with capacities and new plant announcements.
Supply/demand issues are addressed for each of these
raw materials. A brief overview of raw material trends
and issues, supported by data, is included. New process
routes are discussed.
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II. Technology and Economics for LAB
This section reviews alkylbenzene technologies including
processes, catalysts and resulting LAB compositions. A
discussion of the ongoing technological developments
explores the status of new processes, and the potential
for heavier and more branched grades of LABS is
included. Recent developments covered include UOP’s
new transalkylation process, as well as recently patented
processes to manufacture LAB based on vegetable oils.
With the twin challenges of LAB producer competition
and competing surfactants, CAHA has included a new
section to evaluate LAB production economics. The
in-depth analysis of the process economics examines five
configurations for both integrated and non-integrated
complexes in two countries. The different technology
platforms and their implications (HF or Detal®) are
reviewed.
Sources and Technologies II-1
Starting Materials and Processes II-2 Olefins II-2 Alkyl Chlorides II-4
Plant Operation II-4LAB Compositions II-6Developments in Technology II-09
UOP/CEPSA Transalkylation II-12 New CEPSA/UOP Super-High 2-Phenyl Process II-16 Recent UOP LAB Technology Developments II-20
Process Technology Economic Assessments II-21
Introduction II-21 USGC LAB Plant Location Cases II-22 Indian LAB Plant Location Cases II-26 Comparison of USGC and Indian LAB Plant Cases II-29
CHAPTER TWO TABLE OF CONTENTS
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III. LAB Markets and Pricing
Regional market analyses include overviews of current,
historical and future capacities with detailed discussions
of each producer. The regional 2005-2013 supply/
demand balances present and discuss demand growth,
production, and operating rates. A forecast 2014-2025
supply/demand balance includes expectations for
demand growth in the context of current and future
supply. Regional LAB surplus and deficits are quantified
based on meeting future regional demand patterns.
A series of country-level trade balances offer valuable
insight regarding inter-regional movements of LAB.
Estimated production by producer, and consumption,
market trends and demand-oriented issues are addressed
by country.
Included for the first time, a regional discussion of pricing
of kerosene, benzene, n-paraffins and LAB is included. In
addition, the analysis contains histories as well as price
forecasts through 2025 for these materials.
Markets III-1
World Overview III-1 Capacity III-1 Production III-2 Trade Balance III-3 Consumption III-3North America III-7 Producers and Capacities III-7 Supply/Demand Balance III-10 Imports/Exports III-12 Consumption III-14 Market Trends and Issues III-14 Demand Forecast III-15Latin America III-16 Producers and Capacities III-16 Supply/Demand Balance III-18 Imports/Exports III-20 Consumption III-22 Market Trends and Issues III-22 Demand Forecast III-23Central & West Europe III-25 Producers and Capacities III-25 Supply/Demand Balance III-28 Imports/Exports III-29 Consumption III-31 Market Trends and Issues III-31 Demand Forecast III-31Asia/Pacific III-32 Producers and Capacities III-32 Supply/Demand Balance III-40 Imports/Exports III-41 Consumption III-46 Market Trends and Issues III-47 Demand Forecast III-47East Europe III-48 Producers and Capacities III-48 Supply/Demand Balance III-49 Imports/Exports III-50 Consumption III-52 Market Trends and Issues III-52 Demand Forecast III-53Middle East & Africa III-54 Producers and Capacities III-54 Supply/Demand Balance III-59 Imports/Exports III-60 Consumption III-64 Market Trends and Issues III-64 Demand Forecast III-65Branched Alkylbenzene Overview III-65 Producers and Capacities III-65 Consumption III-66 Demand Outlook III-67
Historical & Forecast Pricing III-68
North America III-69West Europe III-73Southeast Asia III-76
CHAPTER THREE TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IV. Surfactant End Use Market Trends and Issues
An analysis of global and regional surfactant markets
details total surfactant consumption by end use market
and discusses LABS, along with competing surfactants:
alcohol ethoxylates, alcohol ethoxysulfates, alcohol
sulfates, methyl ester sulfonates and alkylphenol
ethoxylates. The outlook for any impact from sustainability
and green claims by consumer product producers
is reviewed. Other formulation issues, consumer
preferences, and competition with other products such as
alcohol-based surfactants is presented by major end use
area: household, industrial and institutional cleaners,
and industrial applications.
World Overview IV-1
North America Markets IV-8
Summary IV-8Household Products IV-11
Surfactant Consumption IV-12Industrial & Institutional Cleaners IV-14Industrial Applications IV-16
Latin American Markets IV-18
Summary IV-18Household Products IV-21Industrial & Institutional Cleaners IV-22Industrial Applications IV-23
Central & West Europe Markets IV-24
Summary IV-24Household Products IV-27
Surfactant Consumption IV-28Industrial & Institutional Cleaners IV-29Industrial Applications IV-30
Asia/Pacific Markets IV-32
Summary IV-32Household Products IV-35Industrial & Institutional Cleaners IV-37Industrial Applications IV-38
East Europe Markets IV-40
Summary IV-40Household Products IV-42
Surfactant Consumption IV-42Industrial & Institutional Cleaners IV-43
Middle East & Africa Markets IV-44
Summary IV-44Household Products IV-47
Surfactant Consumption IV-47Industrial & Institutional Cleaners and
Industrial Applications IV-48
CHAPTER FOUR TABLE OF CONTENTS
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V. Environmental Issues
Environmental and health issues related to linear
alkylbenzene sulfonates as well as other surfactants
are reviewed. Issues such as biodegradability, toxicity
and environmental pollution are discussed and their
potential impact on future regional consumption
evaluated. Legislative efforts, testing methods and
results are explained along with other prominent issues.
A review of implications from recently published life cycle
assessments is presented.
VI. Linear and Branched AlkylbenzeneSulfonates
This chapter covers sulfonation technology, a detailed
listing of producers, and an evaluation of the LABS
markets. LABS consumption is analyzed over the 2005-
2025 period for each major region. Consumption of
LABS is segmented by end-use market (household, I&I,
industrial), over the 2005-2025 period. Each regional
analysis encompasses a discussion of end-use markets
and customers in which demographics, formulations,
environmental issues and customer-related issues are
evaluated.
CHAPTER FIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS
Biodegradability V-5
Methods for Determination of Biodegradability V-17Specific Analytical Methods V-17Biodegradation Test Procedures V-18Testing Protocols for the Biodegradability
of Surfactants V-28Historical Environmental Studies V-28
Risk Assessment V-44
Toxicity V-56
Toxicity Testing V-61Legislation Related to Toxicity V-65
Environmental Safety V-68
Environmental Pollution V-75
Environmentally Friendly Purchasing V-84
Life Cycle Inventory V-85
Regional Reviews and Outlook V-88
Technology VI-1
Sulfonation VI-1Utilization VI-27
Markets VI-28
World Overview VI-28North America VI-34
Producers, Capacities, Locations VI-34Major End Use Markets/Customers VI-36
Latin America VI-37Producers, Capacities, Locations VI-37Consumption VI-40End Use Markets/Customers VI-41
Central & West Europe VI-42Producers, Capacities, Locations VI-42End Use Markets/Customers VI-45
Asia/Pacific VI-46Producers, Capacities, Locations VI-46Consumption VI-55End Use Markets/Customers VI-55
East Europe VI-56Producers, Capacities, Locations VI-56End Use Markets/Customers VI-58
Middle East & Africa VI-59Producers, Capacities, Locations VI-59Consumption VI-64End Use Markets/Customers VI-64
CHAPTER SIX
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LIST OF TABLESEXECUTIVE SUMMARY 8 TABLES
No. Table Description Page
1 World - LAB Demand by Region, 2013-2025 iii
2 World - LAB Balance, 2013 v
3 World - LAB Demand, Capacity and Difference by Region, 2013-2025 vi
4 Summary Results Compared for USGC Plant Configurations ix
5 Summary Results Compared for Indian Plant Configurations ix
6 World - Major Primary Surfactant Consumption by Type, 2005-2025 x
7 World - Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate Consumption by Region, 2005-2025 xi
8 World - LABS Consumption by Selected End Use and by Region, 2005-2025 xii
CHAPTER ONE: RAW MATERIALS 16 TABLES
No. Table Description Page
I-1 n-Paraffin Capacity by Region, 2005 and 2015 I-5
I-2 North America - n-Paraffin Producers, Locations & Capacities 2013 I-6
I-3 Latin America - n-Paraffin Producers, Locations & Capacities 2013 I-6
I-4 Central & West Europe - n-Paraffin Producers, Locations & Capacities, 2013 I-7
I-5 Asia - n-Paraffin Producers, Locations & Capacities, 2013 I-10
I-6 East Europe - n-Paraffin Producers, Locations & Capacities, 2013 I-11
I-7 Middle East & Africa - n-Paraffin Producers, Locations & Capacities, 2013 I-13
I-8 n-Paraffin Project Outook I-16
I-9 Asia - Historical Average Annual C10-13 n-Paraffin Prices I-16
I-10 Asia - Recent Quarterly C10-13 n-Paraffin Prices 2012-2015, CFR I-17
I-11 World - Normal Paraffin Demand for Linear Alkylbenzene, 2005-2025 I-20
I-12 World - Internal Olefin Producers, 2013 I-24
I-13 World - Internal Olefin Demand for Linear Alkylbenzene, 2005-2025 I-27
I-14 World - Alpha-Olefin Producers, 2013 I-32
I-15 C12 Alpha-Olefin Capacity by Region, 2008-2013 I-34
I-16 World - Alpha-Olefin Demand for Linear Alkylbenzene, 2005-2025 I-36
CHAPTER TWO: TECHNOLOGY & ECONOMICS FOR LAB 10 TABLES
No. Table Description Page
II-1 Typical High and Low 2-Phenyl LAB Compositions II-7
II-2 Typical Linear Alkylbenzene Compositions II-10
II-3 Summary - Configuration Plan of Five Economic Plant Cost Evaluations II-22
II-4 Summary Results Compared for USGC Plant Configurations II-23
II-5 Estimated Production Costs - USGC LAB Plant- UOP HF Alkylation II-24
II-6 Estimated Production Costs - Integrated USGC LAB Plant - UOP HF Alkylation II-25
II-7 Estimated Production Costs - Integrated USGC LAB Plant - UOP Detal® with Transalkylation II-26
II-8 Summary Results Compared for Indian Plant Configurations II-27
II-9 Estimated Production Costs - Integrated Indian LAB Plant - UOP HF Alkylation II-28
II-10 Estimated Production Costs - Integrated Indian LAB Plant - UOP Detal® with Transalkylation II-29
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CHAPTER THREE: LAB MARKETS AND PRICING 42 TABLES
No. Table Description Page
III-1 World - LAB Capacity by Region, 2013 III-1
III-2 World - LAB Production by Region, 2005-2013 III-2
III-3 World - LAB Balance, 2013 III-3
III-4 World - LAB Demand by Region, 2005-2013 III-4
III-5 World - LAB Demand, Capacity and Difference by Region, 2005-2025 III-6
III-6 North America - LAB Producers, 2013 III-7
III-7 North America - Historical and Forecast LAB Capacities, 2005-2025 III-8
III-8 North America - LAB Supply/Demand Balance, 2010-2013 III-11
III-9 North America - LAB Supply/Demand Forecast, 2013-2025 III-12
III-10 North America - LAB Trade Balance, 2013 III-13
III-11 Latin America - LAB Producers, 2013 III-16
III-12 Latin America - Historical and Forecast LAB Capacities, 2005-2025 III-17
III-13 Latin America - LAB Supply/Demand, 2010-2013 III-19
III-14 Latin America - LAB Supply/Demand, 2005-2025 III-19
III-15 Latin America - LAB Trade Balance, 2013 III-21
III-16 Central & West Europe - LAB Producers, 2013 III-25
III-17 Central & West Europe - Historical and Forecast LAB Capacities, 2005-2025 III-26
III-18 Central & West Europe - LAB Supply/Demand, 2010-2013 III-28
III-19 Central & West Europe - LAB Supply/Demand, 2013-2025 III-28
III-20 Central & West Europe - LAB Trade Balance, 2013 III-29
III-21 Asia/Pacific - LAB Producers, 2013 III-32
III-22 Asia/Pacific - Historical and Forecast LAB Capacities, 2005-2025 III-35
III-23 Asia/Pacific - LAB Supply/Demand, 2010-2013 III-40
III-24 Asia/Pacific - LAB Supply/Demand Forecast, 2005-2025 III-41
III-25 Asia/Pacific - LAB Trade Balance, 2013 III-43
III-26 East Europe - LAB Producers, 2013 III-48
III-27 East Europe - Historical and Forecast LAB Capacity, 2005-2025 III-49
III-28 East Europe - LAB Supply/Demand, 2010-2013 III-49
III-29 East Europe - LAB Supply/Demand, 2013-2025 III-50
III-30 East Europe - LAB Trade Balance, 2013 III-51
III-31 Middle East & Africa - LAB Producers, 2013 III-54
III-32 Middle East & Africa - Historical and Forecast LAB Capacities, 2005-2025 III-55
III-33 Middle East & Africa - LAB Supply/Demand, 2010-2013 III-59
III-34 Middle East & Africa - LAB Supply/Demand, 2013-2025 III-59
III-35 Middle East & Africa - LAB Trade Balance, 2013 III-61
III-36 World - BAB Producers, 2013 III-65
III-37 U.S. - Historical LAB and Input Prices, 2005-2015 III-70
III-38 U.S. - Forecast LAB and Input Prices, 2015-2025 III-72
III-39 West Europe - Historical LAB and Input Prices, 2005-2015 III-73
III-40 West Europe - Forecast LAB and Input Prices, 2015-2025 III-75
III-41 Asia - Historical LAB and Input Prices, 2005-2015 III-77
III-42 Asia - Forecast LAB and Input Prices, 2015-2025 III-79
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CHAPTER FOUR: SURFACTANT END MARKET TRENDS AND ISSUES 34 TABLES
No. Table Description Page
IV-1 World - Total Primary Surfactant Consumption by End Use, 2005-2025 IV-4
IV-2 World - Primary Surfactant Consumption by Region, 2005-2025 IV-6
IV-3 World - Major Primary Surfactant Consumption by Type, 2005-2025 IV-7
IV-4 North America - Surfactant Consumption by End Market Area, 2005-2025 IV-9
IV-5 North America - Total Primary Surfactant Use, 2005-2025 IV-10
IV-6 North America - Surfactant Consumption in Household Products, 2005-2025 IV-12
IV-7 North America - Surfactant Consumption by Type in Industrial and Institutional Cleaners, 2005-2025 IV-15
IV-8 North America - Surfactant Consumption in Industrial End Uses, 2005-2025 IV-16
IV-9 Major Latin America Trade Union Members IV-18
IV-10 Latin America - Primary Surfactant Consumption by End Market Area, 2005-2025 IV-19
IV-11 Latin America - Surfactant Consumption by Type, 2005-2025 IV-20
IV-12 Latin America - Surfactant Consumption by Type in Household Products, 2005-2025 IV-22
IV-13 Latin America - Surfactant Consumption by Type in Industrial and Institutional Cleaners, 2005-2025 IV-23
IV-14 Latin America - Surfactant Consumption by Type in Industrial End Uses, 2005-2025 IV-23
IV-15 Central & West Europe Countries IV-24
IV-16 Central & West Europe - Surfactant Consumption by End Market Area, 2005-2025 IV-25
IV-17 Central & West Europe - Total Surfactant Consumption by Type, 2005-2025 IV-27
IV-18 Central & West Europe - Surfactant Consumption by Type in Household Products, 2005-2025 IV-28
IV-19 Central & West Europe - Surfactant Consumption by Type in Industrial and Institutional Cleaners, 2005 -2025 IV-29
IV-20 Central & West Europe - Surfactant Consumption by Type in Industrial End Uses, 2005-2025 IV-31
IV-21 Asia/Pacific - Surfactant Consumption by End Market Area, 2005-2025 IV-33
IV-22 Asia/Pacific - Total Surfactant Consumption by Type, 2005-2025 IV-35
IV-23 Asia/Pacific - Surfactant Consumption by Type in Household Products, 2005-2025 IV-37
IV-24 Asia/Pacific - Surfactant Consumption by Type in Industrial & Institutional Cleaners, 2005-2025 IV-38
IV-25 Asia/Pacific - Surfactant Consumption by Type in Industrial End Uses, 2005-2025 IV-39
IV-26 East Europe Countries IV-40
IV-27 East Europe - Surfactant Consumption by End Market Area, 2005-2025 IV-41
IV-28 East Europe - Total Surfactant Consumption by Type, 2005-2025 IV-42
IV-29 East Europe - Surfactant Consumption by Type in Household Products, 2005-2025 IV-43
IV-30 East Europe - Surfactant Consumption by Type in I&I Cleaners and Industrial End Uses, 2005-2025 IV-43
IV-31 Middle East & Africa - Surfactant Consumption by End Market Area, 2005-2025 IV-45
IV-32 Middle East & Africa - Total Surfactant Consumption by Type, 2005-2025 IV-46
IV-33 Middle East & Africa - Surfactant Consumption by Type in Household Products, 2005-2025 IV-48
IV-34 Middle East & Africa - Surfactant Consumption by Type in I&I Cleaners and Industrial End Uses, 2005-2025 IV-49
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CHAPTER FIVE: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 10 TABLES
No. Table Description Page
V-1 OECD Screen and Confirmatory Test Conditions V-20
V-2 Tests for Ready Biodegradability Recommended by OECD V-25
V-3 Tests for Inherent Biodegradability Recommended by OECD V-26
V-4 Simulation Tests for Biodegradability V-27
V-5 Primary and Ultimate Biodegradability of LABS and BABS In Standard Laboratory Test Procedures V-29
V-6 Biodegradability Data on Various Surfactants V-43
V-7 Risk Characterization of Four Surfactants In Japan V-52
V-8 Results of Mammalian Toxicology Tests With LABS V-56
V-9 Toxicity Data on Various Surfactants V-64
V-10 AISE Guidelines - Aquatic Toxicity V-69
CHAPTER SIX: LINEAR ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATES 33 TABLES
No. Table Description Page
VI-1 World - Sulfation/Sulfonation Capacity Summary by Region, 2005-2014 VI-3
VI-2 North America - Sulfators/Sulfonators Plants, Location and Capacity, 2014 VI-4
VI-3 Latin America - Sulfators/Sulfonators Plants, Location and Capacity, 2014 VI-7
VI-4 Central & West Europe - Sulfators/Sulfonators Plants, Location and Capacity, 2014 VI-10
VI-5 Asia/Pacific - Sulfators/Sulfonators Plants, Location and Capacity, 2014 VI-14
VI-6 East Europe - Sulfators/Sulfonators Plants Location and Capacity, 2014 VI-22
VI-7 Middle East - Sulfators/Sulfonators Plants, Location and Capacity, 2014 VI-23
VI-8 Africa - Sulfators/Sulfonators Plants Location and Capacity, 2014 VI-25
VI-9 World - LABS Consumption by Region, 2005-2025 VI-30
VI-10 World - LABS Consumption by Major End Use and by Region, 2005-2025 VI-31
VI-11 World - MES Consumption by Region, 2005-2025 VI-33
VI-12 North America - LABS Consumption by Selected End Use, 2005-2025 VI-34
VI-13 North America - Major LABS Producers, Location and Capacities, 2014 VI-35
VI-14 Latin America - LABS Consumption by Selected End Use, 2005-2025 VI-37
VI-15 Latin America - Major LABS Producers, Location and Capacity, 2014 VI-38
VI-16 Central & West Europe - LABS Consumption by Selected End Use, 2005-2025 VI-42
VI-17 Central & West Europe - Major LABS Producers, Location and Capacity, 2014 VI-43
VI-18 Asia/Pacific - LABS Consumption by Selected End Use, 2005-2025 VI-46
VI-19 Asia/Pacific - Major LABS Producers, Location and Capacity, 2014 VI-47
VI-20 East Europe - LABS Consumption by Selected End Use, 2005-2025 VI-56
VI-21 East Europe - Major LABS Producers, Location and Capacity, 2014 VI-57
VI-22 Middle East & Africa - LABS Consumption by Selected End Use, 2005-2025 VI-59
VI-23 Middle East- Major LABS Producers, Location and Capacity, 2014 VI-60
VI-24 Africa - Major LABS Producers, Location and Capacity, 2014 VI-62
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LIST OF FIGURES
No. Figure Description Page
I-1 Petrochemicals Used in Surfactant Intermediate Manufacture I-1
I-2 Commercial Utilization Routes of n-Paraffins in Detergent Intermediate Manufacture I-2
I-3 “Pacol-Olex” Unit Configuration I-22
II-1 LAB Transalkylation Reaction II-13
II-2 LAB Process Flow Diagram Including Transalkylation Module II-14
II-3 Projected Reduction (improvement) - n-Paraffin Usage per Ton of LAB II-16
II-4 Projected Economic Benefits of Detal-Plus® - Added Profit in $MM per Year II-17
II-5 CEPSA High 2-Phenyl LAB Process II-18
II-6 CEPSA High 2-Phenyl LAB Process Using Purchased Olefin Feedstock II-19
II-7 CEPSA High 2-Phenyl LAS Formulations With and Without Added Hydrotrope II-20
III-1 U.S. - Historical LAB & Input Prices, 2005-2015 III-71
III-2 U.S. - Forecast LAB & Input Prices, 2015-2025 III-72
III-3 West Europe - Historical LAB & Input Prices, 2005-2015 III-74
III-4 West Europe - Forecast LAB & Input Prices, 2015-2025 III-75
III-5 Asia - Historical LAB & Input Prices, 2005-2015 III-78
III-6 Asia - Forecast LAB & Input Prices, 2015-2025 III-79
IV-1 Regional Liquid/Powder Detergent Outlook, 2015-2025 IV-2
IV-2 North America - Surfactant consumption by End Use IV-9
VI-1 Total LABS Consumption By Region, 2013 and 2025 VI-29
VI-2 World - LABS Consumption By End Use, 2013 VI-31
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Table 2 | WORLD - LAB BALANCE, 2013(thousand tons)
Capacity Production Net Imports Net Exports Consumption
North America
Latin America
Central & West Europe
Asia/Pacific
East Europe
Middle East & Africa
TOTAL
Table I-11 | WORLD - NORMAL PARAFFIN DEMAND FOR LAB, 2005-2025(thousand tons)
Raw Material 2005 2010 2013 2015 2020 2025CAGR %
2005-2013CAGR %
2013-2025
North America
Latin America
Central & West Europe
Asia
East Europe
Middle East & Africa
TOTAL
Table II-10 | ESTIMATED PRODUCTION COSTS - INTEGRATED INDIAN LAB PLANT - UOP DETAL® WITH TRANSALKYLATION(thousand tons)
Capacity: 000-T/yr
Capital: $ Million
Date of Estimate Q4 2014
Unit Cost ($/ton) Utilization (tons/ton)
Cost ($/ton of product)
Raw Materials
Kerosene ton
Benzene ton
Others (Catalyst, etc.) ton
SAMPLE TABLES
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Capacity: 000-T/yr
Capital: $ Million
Date of Estimate Q4 2014
Unit Cost ($/ton) Utilization (tons/ton)
Cost ($/ton of product)
By-product credit
Light Ends ton
Heavy Alkylate ton
By-product H2 for Fuel ton
Kero Raffinate ton
Net cost of raw material
Utilities
Electricity KWH
Steam mmBTU
Cooling Water mGal
Fuel Oil mmBTU
Total Utilities (fuel, power, steam)
Direct operating cost
Labor (op. and lab) MOR
Supervision and tech. Man
Maintenance (labor & mat) % of inv
Other
Direct and Indirect overhead costs
Total Factory Cost
Total manufacturing cost - unamortized
Amortization @ 10%/year
Sales, Distribution and administrative
Logistics & Transportation
Total costs
Required price @ 12% ATROCE
ATROCE @ prevailing market price
Table III-8 | NORTH AMERICA - LAB SUPPLY/DEMAND BALANCE, 2010-2013(thousand tons)
2010 2011 2012 2013CAGR %
2010-2013
Demand
Net Exports (Imports)
Production
Capacity
Operating Rate (%)
TOTAL
Table II-10 | ESTIMATED PRODUCTION COSTS - INTEGRATED INDIAN LAB PLANT - UOP DETAL® WITH TRANSALKYLATION (continued)(thousand tons)
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Table III-15 | LATIN AMERICA - LAB TRADE BALANCE, 2013(thousand tons)
Country/ProducerProducer Imports Exports
ConsumptionCapacity Production Country Volume Country Volume
ARGENTINA
BRAZIL
VENEZUELA
COLOMBIA
ECUADOR
PERU
CHILE
CENTRAL AMERICA
CARIBBEAN REGION
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Country/ProducerProducer Imports Exports
ConsumptionCapacity Production Country Volume Country Volume
Other S. America
TOTAL
Ex-reg. Ex-reg.
Table III-24 | ASIA/PACIFIC - LAB SUPPLY/DEMAND FORECAST, 2005-2025(thousand tons)
2005 2010 2013 2015 2020 2025CAGR %
2005-2013CAGR %
2013-2025
Demand
Capacity
Surplus (Deficit) Capacity
TOTAL
Table IV-18 | CENTRAL & WEST EUROPE - SURFACTANT CONSUMPTION BY TYPE IN HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS, 2005-2025(thousand tons)
2005 2010 2013 2015 2020 2025CAGR %
2005-2013CAGR %
2013-2025
LABS
MES
AS
AES
AE
TOTAL a
a Does not include soap
Table III-15 | LATIN AMERICA - LAB TRADE BALANCE, 2013 (continued)(thousand tons)
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to provide consulting services to the chemical industry
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raw materials, intermediates, major surfactants, and the
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in several major multiclient studies during the 1980s including
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expert consultant associates. The following synopses present
the staff and consultants who contributed to the study,
DETERGENT ALKYLATES - WORLD MARKETS TO 2025.
Joel H. Houston, President, was the project leader
on HIGHER ALCOHOLS TO 2025 and numerous other
multiclient studies including, NORMAL PARAFFINS - WORLD
MARKETS, 2007-2017, DETERGENT ALKYLATES - WORLD
MARKETS, 2006-2016, OPPORTUNITIES IN PERFORMANCE
SURFACTANTS IN WEST EUROPE, SURFACTANTS FOR
EMERGING MARKETS IN ASIA/PACIFIC, 1996-2010, and
SURFACTANTS FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS - NORTH
AMERICAN FORECAST TO 2008. He has guided CAHA’s
research in oleochemicals since 1980, and in detergents
since 1987. Mr. Houston has extensive experience in projects
for consumer products, has presented papers at CESIO,
AOCS, BACS, ECMRA and IESD meetings, and is the editor
of CAHA’s global newsletters, LAB MARKET REPORT and
SURFACTANT DEVELOPMENTS. He is a member of PDMA,
AOCS and ASTM.
Matthew C. Jordan, Vice President, was a contributing
author to DETERGENT ALKYLATES – WORLD MARKETS, 2006-
2016, NORMAL PARAFFINS – WORLD MARKETS, 2007-2017,
and HIGHER ALCOHOLS TO 2025. He is the project leader for
the monthly LAB MARKET REPORT, as well as a contributing
author to CAHA’s SURFACTANT DEVELOPMENTS and C12-22
REVIEW, A HIGHER ALCOHOLS JOURNAL newsletters.
Since joining CAHA full time in 2007, he has contributed
to several proprietary reports and consulting projects
related to intermediates including normal paraffins and
linear alkylbenzene, as well as surfactant studies on linear
alkylbenzene sulfonates, methyl ester sulfonates, secondary
alkane sulfonates, alpha olefins sulfonates, as well as other
anionic and nonionic products.
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John Rapko, Senior Research Associate, has authored
the Higher Alcohols Technologies section of HIGHER
ALCOHOLS TO 2025, and authored sections of DETERGENT
ALKYLATES - WORLD MARKETS, 2006-2016. Dr. Rapko
contributes to CAHA’s LAB MARKET REPORT, and has also
assisted on numerous proprietary studies. In Dr. Rapko’s
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degree levels in the areas of process development, chemistry,
engineering and assessment of a range of technologies
related to areas such as the manufacture of detergent
alkylate, detergent builders and dehydrogenation catalysts.
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St. Louis University.
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expert in market research and statistical analysis of data
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non-destructive analysis of gamma-rays and neutrons
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REVIEW, A HIGHER ALCOHOLS JOURNAL newsletter. Mr.
Faison contributes to CAHA’s monthly newsletter reports
SURFACTANT DEVELOPMENTS, and the LAB MARKET
REPORT. Since joining CAHA in 2012, he has contributed to
several proprietary studies including: OLEOCHEMICALS IN
LATIN AMERICA, and APE REPLACEMENTS IN THE U.S. He
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the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, in Carlsbad, NM. He was
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processes. He is a member of the American Oil Chemists
Society. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Clemson
University, (ABET accredited), and a B.S. in Chemistry,
Furman University.
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HIGHER ALCOHOLS TO 2025 (February 2013)
analyzes the scale and potential effect of the rapid build-
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study includes synthetic and oleo-derived fatty alcohols
production economics, technology and market forecasts.
Twenty-two in-depth alcohol producer profiles are included.
Surfactant trends and markets are covered for the major
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NORMAL PARAFFINS - WORLD MARKETS, 2007-2017 (February 2009) explores the scale of a looming
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end use markets including producers, production, market
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