C h a p t e r 1

Executive Summary

Market Overview and Definitions 1-1

Introduction 1-1

Scope of the Study 1-2

Methodology 1-3

C h a p t e r 2

Total Indian Polymer Additives Market

Market Engineering Measurement Analysis 2-1

Market Engineering Measurements 2-1

Market Age 2-2

Market Size 2-2

Compound Annual Growth Rate 2-2

Price Sensitivity 2-2

Active Participants 2-2

Industry Challenges 2-3

Development of Environmentally Friendly Additives 2-3

Limited New Technology and Upcoming Regulations Threaten Competitive Edge 2-3

Over Capacity is Driving Down Prices and Profit Margins 2-4

Market Drivers 2-4

Growing Demand for Plastics 2-4

Level of Economic Activity 2-4

Growth in Building and Construction Sector 2-5

Market Restraints 2-5

Environmental Concerns 2-5

Low Profit Margins Deter New Investments 2-5

Lack of Proper Regulations 2-5

Market Forecasts 2-6

Product Analysis 2-7

C h a p t e r 3

Strategic Analysis of the Plasticizer Market

Market Overview 3-1

Introduction 3-1

Market Engineering Measurement Analysis 3-2

Market Engineering Measurements 3-2

Market Age 3-3

Market Size 3-3

Compound Annual Growth Rate 3-3

Price Sensitivity 3-4

Active Participants 3-4

Market Drivers 3-4

Level of Economic Activity 3-4

Growth in Building and Construction Sector 3-4

Growth in Demand for Plastics 3-5

Shift to the Use of Higher-value Plasticizers 3-5

Market Restraints 3-5

Environmental Issues 3-5

Thinning Margins Fail to Attract New Participants 3-6

Competition from Other Polymers 3-6

Market Forecasts 3-6

Demand Analysis and Competitive Structure 3-7

C h a p t e r 4

Strategic Analysis of the Flame Retardants Market

Market Overview 4-1

Introduction 4-1

Market Engineering Measurement Analysis 4-2

Market Engineering Measurements 4-2

Market Age 4-3

Market Size 4-3

Compound Annual Growth Rate 4-3

Price Sensitivity 4-3

Active Participants 4-3

Market Drivers 4-3

Demand Driven by Electronics Market 4-4

Demand for Flame Retardant Additives in the Construction Sector 4-4

New Product Development 4-4

Growth in Engineering Plastics 4-4

Market Restraints 4-5

Environmental Issues 4-5

New Formulations 4-5

Growth in Organic Flame Retardants 4-5

Market Forecasts 4-6

Demand Analysis and Competitive Structure 4-7

C h a p t e r 5

Strategic Analysis of the Heat Stabilizer Market

Market Overview 5-1

Introduction 5-1

Lead Stabilizers 5-2

Organotin Stabilizers 5-2

Market Engineering Measurement Analysis 5-2

Market Engineering Measurements 5-2

Market Drivers 5-3

Increasing Popularity of 'One-Pack' Stabilizers 5-4

Level of Economic Activity 5-4

Growing Demand for Plastics 5-4

Strong Growth in the Construction Sector 5-4

Market Restraints 5-5

Increasing Cost of Raw Material 5-5

Environmental Concerns about PVC 5-5

Antimony Stabilizers are Losing Popularity 5-5

Market Forecasts 5-6

Demand Analysis and Competitive Structure 5-7

C h a p t e r 6

Strategic Analysis of the Light Stabilizer Market

Market Overview 6-1

Introduction 6-1

Market Engineering Measurement Analysis 6-2

Market Engineering Measurements 6-2

Market Drivers 6-3

Growth in Demand for Plastics 6-3

Level of Economic Activity 6-3

Development of New Products 6-3

Growth in Engineering Plastics 6-4

Market Restraints 6-4

High Prices are Restricting Use 6-4

High Barriers to Entry 6-4

Market Forecasts 6-4

Demand Analysis and Competitive Structure 6-6

C h a p t e r 7

Strategic Analysis of the Antioxidant Market

Market Overview 7-1

Introduction 7-1

Market Engineering Measurement Analysis 7-2

Market Engineering Measurements 7-2

Market Drivers 7-3

Growth in Demand for Plastics 7-4

Level of Economic Activity 7-4

Growth in Antioxidant Blends 7-4

Growth in Plastics Recycling 7-4

Market Restraints 7-4

Lack of Awareness on Quality 7-5

Low Prices and Profit Margins Deter New Investment 7-5

High Cost of New Product Development 7-5

Globalization of Customers' Businesses 7-5

Market Forecasts 7-6

Demand Analysis and Competitive Structure 7-7

C h a p t e r 8

Strategic Conclusions

Conclusion 8-1