South America, Africa, and Middle East Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Market by Application (Appliances, Electrical & Electronics, Transportation, Others), by Geography – Forecasts to 2019

The market revenues of the South America, Africa, and Middle East ABS market is expected to grow at a faster rate than its volume as a result of the increasing price of ABS in the given region. The rapid growth of demand from end-user industries has proven to be a major driving factor for the growth of the ABS market. ABS is being widely used in applications such as appliances, transportation, and electrical & electronics, among others.

A considerable amount of investments have been made by various market players to serve the end-user applications industries of ABS in the coming years. In 2014, Brazil consumed 31.7% of ABS, in terms of volume. The country is further expected to witness a high growth in the consumption of ABS in the coming years, mainly due to the high demand for ABS in the manufacturing industries. The drivers of the industry include the growing demand from end-user industries and the high demand from the automobile industry in the emerging economies of the South America, Africa, and Middle East region.

This study basically aims to estimate the market of ABS in the South America, Africa, and Middle East region for the period 2014 to 2019. This market research study provides a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis with the help of data collected through various secondary sources such as encyclopaedia, directories, and industry journals. Moreover, primary sources were interviewed to obtain and verify critical information as well as to assess the future prospects of the ABS market.

Competitive scenarios of the top players in the ABS market have been discussed in detail. The profiles of the leading players of this industry, along with their recent developments and other strategic industry activities, have also been detailed in this report. The Key players in the South America, Africa, and Middle East ABS market include Styrolution Group GmbH, SABIC Innovation Plastics Holding US LP, Styron LLC, and Ineos ABS, among others.

Scope of the Report:

This research report categorizes the South America, Africa, and Middle East market for ABS on the basis of application and geography, along with forecasts of volume, value, and trends in each of the submarkets.

On the Basis of Application:

• Appliances
• Electrical & Electronics
• Transportation
• Others

On the Basis of Geography:

• Brazil
• Saudi Arabia
• Argentina
• Others

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 9)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Segmentation & Coverage
    1.3 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 11)
    2.1 Integrated Ecosystem of ABS Market
    2.2 Arriving at the ABS 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. - 17)

4 Market Overview (Page No. - 19)
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 ABS Market: Comparison With Parent Market
    4.3 Market Drivers & Inhibitors
    4.4 Key Market Dynamics
    4.5 Demand Side Analysis

5 South America, Africa, & Middle East Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application (Page No. - 25)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market in Appliances,  By Geography
    5.3 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market in Electrical & Electronics, By Geography
    5.4 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market in Transportation, By Geography

6 South America, Africa, & Middle East Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Geography (Page No. - 33)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Brazil ABS Market
           6.2.1 Brazil ABS Market, By Application
    6.3 Saudi Arabia ABS Market
           6.3.1 Saudi Arabia ABS Market, By Application
    6.4 Argentina ABS Market
           6.4.1 Argentina ABS Market, By Application

7 South America, Africa, & Middle East Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 42)
    7.1 ABS Market: Company Share Analysis
    7.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
    7.3 Expansions
    7.4 New Product Development

8 South America, Africa, & Middle East Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Company (Page No. - 45)
(Overview, Financials, Products & Services, Strategy, and Developments)*
    8.1 Styrolution Group GMBH
    8.2 Styron LLC
    8.3 Sabicinnovative Plastics Holding Us Lp
    8.4 Ineos ABS
*Details on Overview, Financials, Product & Services, Strategy, and Developments Might Not be Captured in Case of Unlisted Company

9 Appendix (Page No. - 57)
    9.1 Customization Options
           9.1.1 Technical Analysis
           9.1.2 Low-Cost Sourcing Locations
           9.1.3 Regulatory Framework
           9.1.4 Usage Data
           9.1.5 Impact Analysis
           9.1.6 Trade Analysis
           9.1.7 Historical Data and Trends
    9.2 Related Reports
    9.3 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence
           9.3.1 RT Snapshots

List of Tables (33 Tables)

Table 1 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS: Peer Market Size,  2013 (USD MN)
Table 2 South America, Africa, and Middle East ABS Market: Application Markets, 2014 (USD MN)
Table 3 ABS Market: Comparisonw Ith Parent Market, 2013 – 2019 (USD MN)
Table 4 ABS Market: Comparison With Parent Market, 2012 – 2018 (KT)
Table 5 South America, Africa & Middle East Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market: Drivers and Inhibitors
Table 6 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market, By Application,  2014-2019 (USD MN)
Table 7 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (KT)
Table 8 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market, By Geography, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Table 9 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market, By Geography, 2014-2019 (KT)
Table 10 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Table 11 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Table 12 South America, Africa & Middle East ABS Market, By Application, 2014- 2019 (KT)
Table 13 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market in Appliances, By Geography, 2014–2019 (USD MN)
Table 14 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market in Appliances, By Geography, 2014-2019 (KT)
Table 15 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market in Electrical & Electronics, 2013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 16 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market in Electrical & Electronics, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 17 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market in Transportation, By Geography, 2013–2019 (USD MN)
Table 18 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market in Transportation, By Geography, 2013–2019 (KT)
Table 19 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market, By Geography, 2014–2019 (USD MN)
Table 20 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market, By Geography, 2014-2019 (KT)
Table 21 Brazil ABS Market, By Application,2 013-2019 (USD MN)
Table 22 Brazil ABS Market, By Application, 2013-2019 (KT)
Table 23 Saudi Arabia ABS Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Table 24 Saudi Arabia ABS Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (KT)
Table 25 Argentina ABS Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Table 26 Argentina ABS Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (KT)
Table 27 ABS Market: Company Share Analysis, 2013 (%)
Table 28 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market: Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 29 South America, Africa & Middle East ABS Market: Expansions
Table 30 South America & Mea Polystyrene Market: Investments
Table 31 Styrolution Group GMBH.: Key Financials, 2011-2014 (USD MN)
Table 32 Styron LLC: Key Financials , 2009-2013 (USD MN)
Table 33 Sabic: Key Financial Data,2 010-2013 (USD MN)

List of Figures (29 Figures)

Figure 1 ABS Market: Segmentation & Coverage
Figure 2 ABS Market: Integrated Ecosystem
Figure 3 Research Methodology
Figure 4 Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Demand Side Approach
Figure 7 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market: Snapshot
Figure 8 ABS Market: Growth Aspects
Figure 9 South America, Africa & Middle East Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Market, By Application, 2014 Vs 2019
Figure 10 ABS: Application Market Scenario
Figure 11 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 12 South America, Africa & Middle East ABS Market, By Application, 2014 - 2019 (KT)
Figure 13 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market in Appliances, By Geography, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 14 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market in Electrical and Electronics, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 15 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market in Transportation, By Geography, 2014–2019 (USD MN)
Figure 16 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market: Growth Analysis, By Geography, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 17 South America, Africa, & Middle East ABS Market: Growth Analysis, By Geography, 2014-2019 (KT)
Figure 18 Brazil ABS Market, By Application,2 014-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 19 Brazil ABS Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 20 Saudi Arabia ABS Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 21 Saudi Arabia ABS Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 22 Argentina ABS Market, By Application, 2014-2019 (USD MN)
Figure 23 Argentina ABS Market: Application Snapshot
Figure 24 ABS Market: Company Share Analysis, 2013 (%)
Figure 25 Styrolution Group GMBH: Revenue Mix, 2013
Figure 26 Contribution of ABS Towards Company Revenues, 2011-2014 (USD MN)
Figure 27 Styron LLC: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 28 Sabic Corporation Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)
Figure 29 Ineos ABS: Revenue Mix, 2013 (%)

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is produced by polymerizing styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of polybutadiene. The proportions can vary from 15 to 35% acrylonitrile, 5 to 30% butadiene, and 40 to 60% styrene. ABS is mainly used in industries such as consumer goods, appliances, electrical & electronics, and transportation, among others. ABS is generally consumed in the manufacturing interiors of automobiles.

In 2014, the demand for ABS in the South America, Africa, and Middle East region was 340.8 KT in terms of volume, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.1% from 2014 to 2019.

The rapid growth in end-user industries has proved to be a major driving factor in the growth of the ABS market in South America, Africa, and Middle East. In the region, the styrene industry is growing at a rapid pace and has paved the way for the further growth of the ABS market.

The South America, Africa, and Middle East market for ABS has been segmented in terms of application and geography. The major applications include appliances, transportation, electrical & electronics, automotive, and so on. Among the applications, the appliances segment dominated the South America, Africa, and Middle East market for ABS in 2014, followed by the electrical & electronics segment. The main countries considered for the market analysis include Brazil, Argentina, and Saudi Arabia, among others. The total consumption of ABS in 2014 was 108.3 KT in Brazil, 81.9 KT in Saudi Arabia, 10.4 KT in Argentina, and 140.3 KT in other countries of the region.

The key players in the South America, Africa, and Middle East ABS market are Styrolution Group GmbH (Germany), SABIC Innovation Plastics Holding US LP (Saudi Arabia), Styron LLC (U.S.), and Ineos ABS (Switzerland), among others.