Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market by Application (Floor & Wall Coverings, Wire & Cables, Film & Sheet, Coated Fabric, Consumer Goods), by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, RoW) - Analysis and Forecast to 2019

DOP plasticizer is a class of plasticizers that is used to give varied physical properties to polymers. The physical properties thus obtained include flexibility, durability, heat resistance, and so on. Plasticizers are used in almost every PVC plastic product, with DOP plasticizer being the most widely type. The global DOP plasticizer market was valued at $6,109.5 million in 2014, and is projected to reach $7,845.8 million by 2019, at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2014 to 2019.

The consumption of DOP plasticizers in the global market was 3,240.9 KT in 2014, and is projected to reach 4,023.3 KT by 2019, at a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period. Asia-Pacific contributed the largest share of 74.0% to the global DOP plasticizers market in 2014. The film & sheet application segment accounted for major share of 22.4% of the global DOP plasticizer market in the same year.

The Dioctyl phthalate plasticizer market in Europe and North America may witness a decline, following the ban imposed on the product by Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). This may not only lead to the growth in the non-phthalate plasticizer market, but may also result in many manufacturers switching to non-plasticizer and bio-plasticizer products.

However, The global Dioctyl phthalate plasticizer market is expected to witness substantial growth in the near future, owing to the high demand for DOP plasticizers from Asia-Pacific. Asia-Pacific contributed the largest share of 74.0% to the global DOP plasticizer market, and the DOP plasticizer market in this region was valued at $4,250.3 million in 2014. It is expected to reach $5,961.0 million by 2019, at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period.

This study basically aims to estimate the global DOP plasticizer market during the forecast period of 2014 to 2019. This market research study provides a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the global DOP plasticizer market. We have used various secondary sources, such as news articles, directories, industry journals, and databases to identify and collect information useful for this extensive commercial study of the DOP plasticizer market. The primary sources – experts from related industries and suppliers - have been interviewed to obtain and verify critical information as well as to assess the future prospects of DOP plasticizer. This report also identifies the major restraints in the DOP plasticizer business. It contains the various long-term and short-term strategies that are adopted by the industry leaders to duck the various restraints that are affecting the future of this business segment.

Competitive scenarios of the top players in the global DOP plasticizer market have been discussed in detail. We have also profiled leading players of this industry with their recent developments and other strategic industry activities. The major players in this market include UPC Technology Corporation (Taiwan), Nan Ya Corporation (Taiwan), Aekyung Petrochemical (Korea), Sandung Qilu (China), Eastman Chemical Company (USA), LG Chem (Korea), KLJ Group (India), and Guandong Chunda Chemical Industry (China).

Scope of the report:

This research report categorizes the global DOP plasticizer market on the basis of application, end-user, and geography along with forecasting volume, value, and analyzing trends in each of the submarkets.

On the Basis of Geography:

• Asia-Pacific
• North-America
• Europe
• Rest of the World

On the Basis of Application:

• Floor & Wall Covering
• Wire & Cable
• Film & Sheet
• Coated Fabric
• Consumer Good

Each application is described in detail in the report with volume and revenue forecasts for each application. The market is further analyzed for key countries in each of these regions.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 10)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Segmentation & Coverage
    1.3 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 12)
    2.1 Integrated Ecosystem of DOP Plasticizer Market
    2.2 Arriving at the DOP Plasticizer Market Size
           2.2.1 Top-Down Approach
           2.2.2 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.3 Demand Side Approach
    2.3 Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 19)

4 Market Overview (Page No. - 21)
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 Global DOP Plasticizer Market: Comparison With Global Plasticizer Market, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
    4.3 Market Drivers and Inhibitors
    4.4 Key Market Dynamics
    4.5 Demand Side Analysis

5 DOP Plasticizer Market, By Application (Page No. - 29)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Global DOP Plasticizer Market in Flooring & Wall Coverings, By Geography
    5.3 Global DOP Plasticizer Market in Wire & Cables, By Geography
    5.4 Global DOP Plasticizer Market in Film & Sheet, By Geography
    5.5 Global DOP Plasticizer Market in Coated Fabric, By Geography
    5.6 Global DOP Plasticizer Market in Consumer Goods, By Geography

6 DOP Plasticizer Market, By Geography (Page No. - 41)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Asia-Pacific DOP Plasticizer Market
           6.2.1 Asia-Pacific DOP Plasticizer Market, By Application
    6.3 North America DOP Plasticizer Market
           6.3.1 North America DOP Plasticizer Market, By Application
    6.4 Europe DOP Plasticizer Market
           6.4.1 Europe DOP Plasticizer Market, By Application
    6.5 Row DOP Plasticizer Market
           6.5.1 Row DOP Plasticizer Market, By Application

7 Global DOP Plasticizer Market: Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 54)
    7.1 Global DOP Plasticizer Market: Company Share Analysis
    7.2 Company Presence in Platicizer Types
    7.3 Mergers & Acquisitions
    7.4 Expansions
    7.5 Investments
    7.6 New Product Development

8 Global DOP Plasticizer Market, By Company (Page No. - 58)
(Overview, Financials, Products & Services, Strategy, and Developments)*
    8.1 UPC Technology Corporation
    8.2 Nan Ya Plastics Corporation.
    8.3 Aekyung Petrochemical.
    8.4 Shandong Qilu Plasticizer Co Ltd
    8.5 Eastman Chemical Company
    8.6 LG Chem
    8.7 KLJ Group
    8.8 Guangdong Chunda Chemical Industry Co
    8.9 New Japan Chemical Co Ltd
*Details on Overview, Financials, Product & Services, Strategy, and Developments Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Company

9 Appendix (Page No. - 78)
    9.1 Customization Options
           9.1.1 Technical Analysis
           9.1.2 Low-Cost Sourcing Locations
           9.1.3 Regulatory Framework
           9.1.4 Impact Analysis
           9.1.5 Trade Analysis
           9.1.6 Historical Data and Trends
    9.2 Related Reports
    9.3 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence
           9.3.1 RT Snapshots

List of Tables (45 Tables)

Table 1 Global DOP Plasticizer Peer Market Size, 2014 (USD MN)
Table 2 Global DOP Plasticizer Application Market, 2014 (USD MN)
Table 3 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market: Comparison With Global Plasticizer Market, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 4 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market: Comparison With Global Plasticizer Market, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 5 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market: Drivers and Inhibitors
Table 6 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 7 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 8 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market, By Geography, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 9 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market, By Geography, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 10 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market: Comparison With Application Market, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 11 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 12 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer: Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 13 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market in Flooring & Wall Coverings,By Geography , 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 14 Global DOP Plasticizer in Flooring & Wall Coverings, By Geography,2013-2019 (KT)
Table 15 Global DOP Plasticizer Market in Wire & Cables, By Geography,2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 16 Global DOP Plasticizer Market in Wire & Cables, By Geography,2013-2019 (KT)
Table 17 Global DOP Plasticizer Market in Film & Sheet, By Geography,2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 18 Global DOP Plasticizer Market in Film & Sheet, By Geography, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 19 Global DOP Plasticizer Market in Coated Fabric, By Geography,2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 20 Global DOP Plasticizer Market in Coated Fabric, By Geography,2013-2019 (KT)
Table 21 Global DOP Plasticizer Market in Consumer Goods, By Geography,2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 22 Global DOP Plasticizer Market in Consumer Goods, By Geography,2013-2019 (KT)
Table 23 Global DOP Plasticizer Market, By Geography, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 24 Global DOP Plasticizer Market, By Geography, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 25 Asia-Pacific DOP Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Table 26 Asia-Pacific DOP Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (KT)
Table 27 North America DOP Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 28 North America DOP Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 29 Europe DOP Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 30 Europe DOP Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 31 Row DOP Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 32 Row DOP Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 33 Global DOP Plasticizer Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Table 34 Global DOP Plasticizer Market: Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 35 Global DOP Plasticizer Market: Expansions
Table 36 Global DOP Plasticizer Market: Investments
Table 37 Global DOP Plasticizer Market: New Product Developments
Table 38 UPC Technology Corporation: Key Financials, 2011-2013 (USD MN)
Table 39 Nan Ya Plastics Corporation: Key Operations Data, 2011-2014 (USD MN)
Table 40 Aekyung Petrochemicals: Key Financials, 2014 (USD MN)
Table 41 Shandong Qilu: Key Financials, 2008 (USD MN)
Table 42 Eastman Chemical Company: Key Financials, 20011-2013 (USD MN)
Table 43 CVR Partners, Lp: Key Financials, 2011 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 44 KLJ Group: Key Financials, 2011-2012 (USD MN)
Table 45 New Japan Chemical Co Ltd: Key Financials, 2011-2014 (USD MN)

List of Figures (37 Figures)

Figure 1 Global DOP Plasticizer Market: Segmentation & Coverage
Figure 2 DOP Plasticizer Market: Integrated Ecosystem
Figure 3 Research Methodology
Figure 4 Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Demand Side Approach
Figure 7 Global DOP Plasticizer Market Snapshot
Figure 8 DOP Plasticizer Market: Growth Aspects
Figure 9 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2014 & 2019
Figure 10 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market, Application Market, 2014 & 2019
Figure 11 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer: Application Market Scenario
Figure 12 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2014 & 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 13 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2014 & 2019 (KT)
Figure 14 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market in Flooring & Wall Coverings,By Geography, 2013 - 2019 (USD MN)
Figure 15 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market in Wire & Cables, By Geography,2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 16 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market in Film & Sheet, By Geography,2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 17 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market in Coated Fabric, By Geography,2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 18 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market in Consumer Goods, By Geography,2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 19 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market: Growth Analysis, By Geography,2014-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 20 Global Dioctyl Phthalate Plasticizer Market: Growth Analysis, By Geography,2014 & 2019 (KT)
Figure 21 Asia-Pacific DOP Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 22 Asia-Pacific DOP Plasticizer Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 23 North America DOP Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 24 North America DOP Plasticizer Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 25 Europe DOP Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 26 Europe DOP Plasticizer Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 27 Row DOP Plasticizer Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 28 Row DOP Plasticizer Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 29 Global DOP Plasticizer Market: Company Share Analysis, 2014 (%)
Figure 30 Global Plasticizer Market: Company Product Uasge By Type, 2014
Figure 31 UPC Technology Corporation: Revenue 2011-2013
Figure 32 Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, Key Financials
Figure 33 Eastman Chemical Company, Revenue Mix, 2013 %(USD MN)
Figure 34 Eastman Chemical Company, Revenue 2011-2013 (USD MN)
Figure 35 LG Chem: Revenue Mix 2013 (%)
Figure 36 KLJ Group Revenue
Figure 37 New Japan Chemical Co Ltd Revenue

Plasticizers are organic substances that are added to plastics to give them fluidity, flexibility, and other desired properties. The global plasticizer market is divided into three categories low phthalates, high-phthalates, and non-phthalates. DOP plasticizer belongs to the phthalate group of plasticizers. Phthalate plasticizers are the most commonly used traditional plasticizers and are usually produced by the simple reaction of alcohols with phthalic anhydride or other acids. Among phthalate plasticizers, low phthalates, such as Dioctyl phthalate (DOP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), and benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) are recognized as substances of high concern by REACH (The Registration, Evaluation and Regulation Of Chemicals). REACH is the most comprehensive product safety regulation globally, and it evaluates thousands of chemicals which are used in several everyday use products. On the other hand, high molecular weight plasticizers, including DPHP (Di2-Propyl Heptyl phthalate), DINP (Diisononyl phthalate) and DIDP (Diisodecyl phthalate), are not considered to be substances of high concern by REACH.

The global Dioctyl phthalate plasticizer market is expected to witness high growth, due to the increasing demand from end-user industries. The global DOP plasticizer market contributed a share of 45.7% to the global plasticizer market in 2014. 

In the recent years, DOP plasticizers are being scrutinized by regulatory authorities across the globe. The consumption rate of DOP plasticizers has drastically declined especially in Europe and North America. The concerns raised by REACH on the use of the product, has affect the growth of the DOP plasticizer market in these regions. However, the market in Asia-Pacific region is projected to witness substantial growth, owing to the rising demand from various industries, such as construction, packaging, medical, automotive, textile, and consumer goods.

Major players in the global Dioctyl phthalate plasticizer market included UPC Technology Corporation (Taiwan), Nan Ya Corporation (Taiwan), Aekyung Petrochemical (Korea), Sandung Qilu (China), Eastman Chemical Company (U.S.), LG Chem (Korea), KLJ Group (India), and Guandong Chunda Chemical Industry (China).