Abstract
Report Scope and Methodology
This report examines China' s macroeconomic trends, investment environment, lubricant additives industry structure and capacity, production and demand, enduse market consumption trends, distribution channels and principal industry participants. Long-term forecast for major automotive coating production and demand are included. Key producers are profiled. Top Chinese lubricant additives producers are listed in the producer directory section.
Most primary and secondary research was done in China in order to access up-to-date government regulations, market information and industry data. Data was collected from the Chinese government publications, Chinese language newspapers and magazines, Chinese chemical industry associations including Chinese lubricant additives industry associations, local governments' chemical industry bureaus, lubricant additives industry publications, and our in-house databases. Interviews were conducted with Chinese industry experts, university professors, and lubricant additives producers in China.
Historical data include 1996, 2001 and 2006. Longterm development trends are projected to the years 2011 and 2016. Economic models and quantitative methods are applied in this report to project market demand and industry trends. Metric system is used and values are presented in either Yuan (RMB, current price) and/or US dollars. Exchange rate for 2006 is based on the annual average rate (7.9 Yuan per US dollar). The word "demand" is used interchangeably with "consumption". Totals may not add due to rounding.
Executive Summary
China has experienced over two decades of high economic growth, which has been stimulated by the consecutive increases of industrial output, consumer consumption and capital investment. China' s GDP has been growing at 11% per annum. National industry output has been advancing at 10.3% annually and will continue to sustain a strong growth into the next decade. The fast-growing middle class is creating an enormous consumer society. As the fastest-growing economy in the world, the emerging market has attracted the attention of investors and corporations around the world for the last two decades.
To deepen the reform of state-owned enterprises is a long-term task and needs great efforts. The reform of state-owned economy has witnessed rapid changes in both economic and social aspects. The introduction of foreign advanced technology and capitals will continue to be favored by the Chinese government and business community. New ways will be adopted to utilize foreign investment, including mergers, acquisition, and investment funds and securities investment. China will continue to improve its investment environment in the areas of legal system, intellectual property protection, foreign trade and investment regulation, infrastructure and financial system. China is the second largest foreign investment recipient after the United States in the world today. Given its vast market, the country provides tremendous opportunities for investment and trade both for the present and future.
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION
- Report Scope and Methodology
- Executive Summary
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
- Economic Outlook
- Key Economic Indicators
- Industrial Output
- Population and Labor
- Foreign Investment
- Foreign Trade
- Financial and Tax Regulations
- Banking System and Regulations
- Foreign Exchange
- Taxes, Tariff and Custom Duties
III. LUBRICANT ADDITIVES INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
- Lubricant Additives Industry Structure
- Market Size
- Market Growth Drivers
- Lubricant Additives Industry Capacity
- Lubricant Additives Industry Capacity
- Major Producer Facility Locations, Output and Capacity
- Market Share of Key Producers
- Labor Cost
- Potential Entrants
- Major End-Users
- Major Distributors
- Major Foreign Investments
- Technology Development
IV. LUBRICANT ADDITIVES PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
- Overview
- Demand of Lubricant Additives by Region in 2004
- Lubricant Output and Consumption
- Lubricant Additives Production and Demand
- Antioxidants
- Detergents
- Corrosion Inhibitors
- Dispersants
- Viscosity Index Improvers
- Foam Control Agents
- Other Lubricant Additives
- Lubricant Additives Imports and Exports
- Lubricant Additives Consumption by Type
- Automobile Engine Oil Additives
- Automobile Lube Additives
- Industrial Engine Oil Additives
- Hydraulic Fluid Additives
- Metalworking fluid Additives
- Gear Oil Additives
V. LUBRICANT ADDITIVES CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
- Lubricant Additives Markets Outlook Overview
- Automobiles
- Automobile Market Outlook
- Lubricant Additives Consumption in Automobiles
- Industrial Applications
- Major Industrial Products Market Outlook
- Lubricant Additives Consumption in Industrial Applications
VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES
- Distribution System in China
- China' s Distribution System
- Lubricant Additives Distribution Channels
- Transportation and Freight Infrastructure
- Communications
- Market Entry Channels
- Exporting to China
- Export Market Overview
- Chinese Trading Practice
- Chemical Trade Companies
- Import Restrictions in China
- Technology Licensing
- Technology Licensing Overview
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Joint Venture
- Joint Venture Overview
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Wholly Owned Enterprises
- Foreign Wholly Owned Enterprises Overview
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Other Market Entry Channels
- Setting up Sales Offices
- Selling to China Through Attending Trade Fairs
- Contacting Chinese Companies
- Advertising
- Exporting to China
- Market Entry Strategies
- Understanding Differences
- Business Practice Differences
- Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions
VII. LUBRICANT ADDITIVES PRODUCER DIRECTORY
- Lubricant Additives Producer Profiles
- Distributors and Trading Companies
- Research Institutions and Associations
- Major End-Users
LIST OF TABLES
I. INTRODUCTION
- Economic Outlook Summary
- Lubricant Additives Supply and Demand Summary
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
- Key Economic Indicators
- Industrial Output
- Population and Labor Force Trends
- Foreign Investment and Loans
- Foreign Trade
III. LUBRICANT ADDITIVES INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
- Lubricant Additives Industry Capacity
- Major Producer Facility Locations
- Major Lubricant Additives Producer Output and Capacities
- Market Share of Key Producers
- Major End-Users
- Major Foreign Investments
IV. LUBRICANT ADDITIVES PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
- Total Lubricant Additives Production and Demand
- Demand of Lubricant Additives by Region
- Lubricant Output and Consumption
- Lubricant Additives Production and Demand
- Antioxidants
- Detergents
- Corrosion Inhibitors
- Dispersants
- Viscosity Index Improvers
- Foam Control Agents
- Other Lubricant Additives
- Lubricant Additives Imports and Exports
- Lubricant Additives Consumption by Type
- Automobile Engine Oil Additives
- Automobile Lube Additives
- Industrial Engine Oil Additives
- Hydraulic Fluid Additives
- Metalworking fluid Additives
- Gear Oil Additives
V. LUBRICANT ADDITIVES CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
- Total Lubricant Additives Consumption by Market
- Automobile Market Outlook
- Lubricant Additives Consumption in Automobiles
- Major Industrial Products Market Outlook
- Lubricant Additives Consumption in Industrial Applications
LIST OF CHARTS
- Lubricant Additives Production and Demand Summary
- China' s GDP and Industrial Output
- Industrial Output by Ownership
- Foreign Investments and Loans
- China' s Imports and Exports
- Lubricant Additives Capacity in China
- Lubricant Additives Capacity, Output and Demand
- Lubricant Additives Production and Demand
- Lubricant Additives Exports and Imports
- Lubricant Additives Demand by Market in 2009


