Asia Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market By Applications (Consumer Goods & Appliances, Electrical & Electronics, Transportation, and Others), By Country (China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India) - Forecasts till 2018

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is a polymer and a thermoplastic that is made by polymerizing acrylonitrile and styrene in the presence of butadiene. Its general composition is half of styrene and the balance is divided into acrylonitrile and butadiene. By varying the usual composition of ABS, its various grades can be formed with a wide range of features and applications.

Due to its light weight and high resistance ABS is widely used in many industries. ABS is mostly used in applications where impact resistance and structural strength are necessary.

The Asia Pacific acrylonitrile butadiene styrene market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2013 to 2018. China dominates the Asia-Pacific market for ABS, having accounted for 81% market share in terms of value in 2013, followed by Japan.

An in-depth market share analysis, in terms of revenue, of the top companies is also included in the report. These numbers are arrived at based on key facts, annual financial information from SEC filings, annual reports, and interviews with industry experts and key opinion leaders such as CEOs, directors, and marketing executives. A detailed market share analysis of the leading players in the Asia Pacific acrylonitrile butadiene styrene market has been covered in this report. The key companies in this market include Chi Mei Company (CMC), Formosa Chemicals & Fiber Group, LG Chem (China), and Styrolution (Germany).

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 11)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Segmentation & Coverage
    1.3 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 13)
    2.1 Integrated Ecosystem of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market
    2.2 Arriving at the Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market Size
           2.2.1 Top-Down Approach
           2.2.2 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.3 Demand Side Approach
           2.2.4 Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 19)

4 Market Overview (Page No. - 20)
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Comparison With Parent Market
    4.3 Market Drivers & Inhibitors
    4.4 Key Market Dynamics
    4.5 Demand Side Analysis

5 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application (Page No. - 26)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene in Consumer Goods & Appliances, By Country
    5.3 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene in Electrical & Electronics, By Country
    5.4 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene in Transportation, By Country

6 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Country (Page No. - 36)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 China Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market
           6.2.1 China ABS Market, By Application
    6.3 Japan Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market
           6.3.1 Japan Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application
    6.4 Korea Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market
           6.4.1 Korea Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application
    6.5 Taiwan Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market
           6.5.1 Taiwan Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application
    6.6 India Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market
           6.6.1 India Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application

7 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 54)
    7.1 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Company Share Analysis
    7.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
    7.3 Expansions
    7.4 Joint Ventures

8 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Company (Page No. - 57)
(Overview, Financials, Products & Services, Strategy, and Developments)*
    8.1 Chi Mei Company
    8.2 Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Group
    8.3 LG Chemicals
    8.4 Samsung Cheil Industry
    8.5 Styrolution Petrochemicals
*Details on Overview, Financials, Product & Services, Strategy, and Developments Might Not be Captured in Case of Unlisted Company

9 Appendix (Page No. - 69)
    9.1 Customization Options
           9.1.1 Technical Analysis
           9.1.2 Low-Cost Sourcing Locations
           9.1.3 Regulatory Framework
           9.1.4 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Usage Data
           9.1.5 Impact Analysis
           9.1.6 Trade Analysis
    9.2 Related Reports
    9.3 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence
           9.3.1 RT Snapshots

List of Tables (37 Tables)

Table 1 Global Styrenics Peer Market Size, 2013 (USD MN)
Table 2 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Application Market, 2013 (KT)
Table 3 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Comparison With Parent Market, 2012 – 2018 (USD MN)
Table 4 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Comparison With Parent Market, 2012 – 2018 (KT)
Table 5 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Drivers & Inhibitors
Table 6 Asia-Pacific ABS Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Table 7 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (KT)
Table 8 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Country, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Table 9 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Country, 2012-2018 (KT)
Table 10 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Comparison With Application Markets, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Table 11 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Table 12 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (KT)
Table 13 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene in Consumer Goods & Appliances, By Country, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Table 14 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene in Consumer Goods & Appliances, By Country, 2012-2018 (KT)
Table 15 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene in Electrical & Electronics, By Country, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Table 16 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene in Electrical & Electronics, By Country, 2012-2018 (KT)
Table 17 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene in Transportation, By Country, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Table 18 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene in Transportation, By Country, 2012-2018 (KT)
Table 19 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Growth Analysis, By Country, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Table 20 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Growth Analysis, By Country, 2012-2018 (KT)
Table 21 China ABS Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Table 22 China ABS Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (KT)
Table 23 Japan Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Table 24 Japan ABS Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (KT)
Table 25 Korea Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Table 26 Korea Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (KT)
Table 27 Taiwan Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Table 28 Taiwan Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (KT)
Table 29 India Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Table 30 India Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (KT)
Table 31 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Company Share Analysis, 2013 (%)
Table 32 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 33 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Expansions
Table 34 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Joint Ventures
Table 35 Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Group: Key Financials, 2009 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 36 LG Chem.: Key Financials, 2010 - 2013 (USD MN)
Table 37 Samsung Cheil Industry: Key Financials, 2009 - 2013 (USD MN)

 
List of Figures (39 Figures)

Figure 1 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Segmentation & Coverage
Figure 2 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Integrated Ecosystem
Figure 3 Research Methodology
Figure 4 Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Demand Side Approach
Figure 7 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market Snapshot
Figure 8 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Growth Aspects
Figure 9 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2013 Vs. 2018
Figure 10 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene: Application Market Scenario
Figure 11 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2013 - 2018 (USD MN)
Figure 12 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2013 - 2018 (KT)
Figure 13 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market in Consumer Goods & Appliances, By Country, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Figure 14 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market in Electrical & Electronics, By Country, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Figure 15 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market in Transportation, By Country, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Figure 16 Asia-Pacific Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Growth Analysis, By Country, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Figure 17 Asia-Pacific ABS Market: Growth Analysis, By Country, 2012-2018 (KT)
Figure 18 China Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market Overview, 2013 & 2018 (%)
Figure 19 China ABS Market, By Application, 2013-2018 (USD MN)
Figure 20 China Acrylonitrile Butadiene Nitrile Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 21 Japan Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market Overview, 2013 & 2018 (%)
Figure 22 Japan Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Figure 23 Japan ABS Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 24 Korea ABS Market Overview, 2013 & 2018 (%)
Figure 25 Korea Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Figure 26 Korea Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 27 Taiwan Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market Overview, 2013 & 2018 (%)
Figure 28 Taiwan Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Figure 29 Taiwan Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 30 India Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market Overview, 2013 & 2018 (%)
Figure 31 India Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2012-2018 (USD MN)
Figure 32 India Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 33 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Company Share Analysis, 2013 (%)
Figure 34 Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Group: Business Overview
Figure 35 Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp. Recent Financials, 2013
Figure 36 LG Chem Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 37 LG Chem Recent Financials (2010-2013)
Figure 38 Samsung Cheil Industry Recent Financials (2011-2013)
Figure 39 Styrolution Petrochemicals Recent Financials (2012-2013)

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is a polymer that is made by polymerizing acrylonitrile and styrene in the presence of butadiene. Its general composition is half of styrene and the balance is divided into acrylonitrile and butadiene. By varying the usual composition of ABS, its various grades can be formed with a wide range of features and applications.

The high demand from end-users, adoption of low weight consumer materials in substitute to the heavy materials are the reasons behind the extensive growth of the Asia Pacific acrylonitrile butadiene styrene market. The ABS is being widely used in transportation sector, and due the growth of the automobile sector, the demand for ABS is also increasing.

The Asia Pacific acrylonitrile butadiene styrene market, in terms of value, is projected to reach $16,039 million by 2018 from $11,755 million in 2013, at a CAGR of nearly 6.4% from 2013 to 2018. The growing manufacturing industries, growing automobile sector, and the replacement of heavy weight consumer materials with low weight consumer materials are some of the key factors driving the market growth. On the other hand, dynamic pricing of butadiene and the components that are used for manufacturing ABS are expected to restrain the market growth in the coming years.

Based on applications, the ABS market has been segmented into transportation, electrical & electronics, consumer goods & appliances, and other applications. Consumer goods & appliances accounted for the largest market share of nearly 50% in 2013. This segment would continue to dominate the market, although the transportation segment is projected to grow at a faster CAGR during the forecast period. The lightweight and heavy strength of the ABS materials are some of the major reasons for the growth of this market.

Based on country, the ABS market is segmented into China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and India. China accounted for the largest market share among the countries and continues to dominate the market during the projected period. In terms of growth rate, India is projected to grow at a faster CAGR between 2013 and 2018.

The key players in the Asia Pacific acrylonitrile butadiene styrene include Chi Mei Company (China), LG Chem (China), and Formosa Plastic Corporation (Taiwan).