Abstract
Publication: June 2008
IAL Consultants is completely updating its in- depth market report on Polyurethane Chemicals and Products in Europe, Middle East and Africa. The new report will feature an expanded executive summary in the form of a powerpoint presentation. The data will also be presented in a excel format.
Geographical coverage of the report is as follows:
Western Europe (12 countries/regions)
-Austria, Benelux, France,
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Nordic Region, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United
Kingdom
Eastern Europe (9 countries/regions)
- Czech Republic, CIS,
Hungary, Poland, Russian Federation, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Other (Baltic
States, Romania, Bulgaria)
Middle East and Africa (6 countries/regions)
- Egypt, Iran, South
Africa, Maghreb Countries, Turkey, Other Middle East and Africa
It provides, by country, consumption estimates for the following polyurethane raw materials:
- MDI (MMDI & PMDI)
- TDI
- Aliphatic Isocyanates
- Standard Polyether Polyol
- Polyether Graft Copolymer Polyol
- Acrylic Polyol
- Polyester Polyol
In printed format, this publication is presented in five volumes, containing over 1000 pages of market information, including over 450 tables detailing production of polyurethane products and related raw material consumption.
It also provides, for each country, production data for the following end-use market sectors:
Flexible Foam
Polyether & Polyester Slabstock, CMHR Slabstock,
Moulded Foam for Transport Seating, Moulded Foam for Furniture, Carpet Backing
& Sound Insulation, Semi-rigid, Integral Skin Foam
Rigid Foam
Continuous and Discontinuous Panels, Slabstock, Sprayed
Foam, One Component Foam (OCF), In-situ Refrigeration, In-situ
Non-refrigeration, Pre-insulated Pipe, Moulded Rigid Foam
Coatings
Auto OEM, Architectural (interior/exterior), Roof, Tank &
Deck, Maintenance, Plastic (non-automotive) Coatings, Industrial, Auto
Refinish, Marine/Offshore, Aircraft, Waterproof, Transport, Wood/Furniture,
Textile & Leather, Floors
Adhesives
Automotive, Construction, Flexible Packaging, Footwear,
General Assembly
Sealants
Construction, Auto Direct Glazing, Insulated Glazing,
Transport
Elastomers
Cast, TPUs, Fibres, Microcellular Footwear, Technical
Microcellular, Synthetic Leather Resin
Binders
Forest Products, Rubber Crumb, Foundry Core,
This latest edition of IAL' s report aims to provide a detailed and accurate assessment of the polyurethane industry within the EMEA region.
Table of Contents
Section 1 - Flexible Foam
1. Introduction
2. Market Summary & Forecasts 2007 & 2012
- EMEA Production of PU Flexible Foam & Related Raw Material Consumption 2007
- Market Trends & Influences
- Forecast EMEA Production of PU Flexible Foam & Related Raw Material Consumption 2012
3. Technical Background
4. Market Review - Production of PU Flexible Foam and Related Raw Material Consumption by Region/Country & by End-use, 2007 & 2012
- Western Europe by Country
- Eastern Europe by Country
- Middle East & Africa by Country
- Market Trends & Influences
5. Major Flexible Foam Producers
- Major Producers by Type
- Profiles of Major Producers (including): Vita Group, Eurofoam, Faurecia, Fehrer, FoamPartner, Johnson Controls, Olmo, Recticel, The Woodbridge Group
- Directory of Leading Flexible Foam Producers
6. Sources of Information
Section 2 - Rigid Foam
1. Introduction
2. Market Summary & Forecasts 2007 & 2012
- EMEA Production of PU Rigid Foam & Related Raw Material Consumption 2007
- Major Trends & Influences
- Forecast EMEA Production of PU Rigid Foam & Related Raw Material Consumption 2012
3. Technical Background
4. Market Review - Production of PU Rigid Foam and Related Raw Material Consumption by Country & by End-use, 2007 & 2012
- Western Europe by Country
- Eastern Europe by Country
- Middle East & Africa by Country
- Market Trends & Influences
6. Major Rigid Foam Producers
- Major Producers of PU Rigid Foam by Type
- Directory of Leading Rigid Foam Producers

