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European Engineering Plastics in Automotive Applications
10-Sep-2001
Europe
Market Research
3872-01-00-00-00
CM00182-SA-MR_09599
This particular report focuses on the use of engineering and high-performance plastics in four key areas of application. These are interior parts, exterior parts, under-the-bonnet and electrical & lighting systems. It presents a detailed analysis of the market tonnage, revenues, and projected growth rates for all engineering and high performance plastics used in each product group. A full discussion of the factors driving and restraining each product and market segment, together with revenue forecasts, is also presented.
Summary of Major Findings
- Market Overview and Definition
- Market Growth Opportunities and the Total Forecast
- Analysis by Application Area
- Competitive Analysis
Analysis by Type of Engineering Plastic
- Analysis by Type of Engineering Plastic
- Polyamide
- PBT
- Polypropylene
- ABS
- Polyacetal
- PMMA
- Polycarbonate
- PPO/PPE Alloys
- PPS
- Polyetherimide
Conclusions and Recommendations
- A Challenging Market Environment
- Strategic Recommendations
Glossary of Terms
Identification of Major Challenges for Plastic Suppliers to the Automotive Industry
Market Size in Dollars
Market Size in Units
Annual Market Growth Rate (2000)
- Market Size in Dollars
Compound Annual Growth Rate
- Market Size in Units
Average Price
- Annual Market Growth Rate (2000)
Price Range
- Compound Annual Growth Rate
Market Age/Product Life cycle
- Average Price
Number of Competitors
- Price Range
Market Concentration Rate
- Market Age/Product Life cycle
Market Forecast
- Number of Competitors
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Total Market
Market and Technology Trends
Competitive Structure and Major Suppliers to the Automotive Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Total Interior Parts Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Total Exterior Parts Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Total Under-the-Bonnet Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Total Electrical and Lighting Systems Market
The Total Polyamide Automotive Applications Market
The Total Market Forecast
Competitive Structure; Market Share and Product Analysis
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Polyamide Interior Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Polyamide Exterior Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Polyamide Under-the-Bonnet Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Polyamide Electrical and Lighting Systems Market
The Total Polybutylene Terephthalate Automotive Applications Market
The Total Market Forecast
Competitive Structure; Market Share and Product Analysis
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the PBT Interior Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the PBT Exterior Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the PBT Under-the-Bonnet Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the PBT Electrical and Lighting Systems Market
The Total Polypropylene Automotive Applications Market
The Total Market Forecast
Competitive Structure; Market Share and Product Analysis
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Polypropylene Interior Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Polypropylene Exterior Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Polypropylene Under-the-Bonnet Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Polypropylene Electrical and Lighting Systems Market
The Total Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Automotive Applications Market
The Total Market Forecast
Competitive Structure; Market Share and Product Analysis
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the ABS Interior Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the ABS Exterior Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the ABS Under-the-Bonnet Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the ABS Electrical and Lighting Systems Market
The Total Polyacetal Automotive Applications Market
The Total Market Forecast
Competitive Structure; Market Share and Product Analysis
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Polyacetal Interior Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Polyacetal Exterior Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Polyacetal Under-the-Bonnet Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Polyacetal Electrical and Lighting Systems Market
The Total Acrylics Automotive Applications Market
The Total Market Forecast
Competitive Structure; Market Share and Product Analysis
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Acrylics Interior Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Acrylics Electrical and Lighting Systems Market
The Total Polycarbonate Automotive Applications Market
The Total Market Forecast
Competitive Structure; Market Share and Product Analysis
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Polycarbonate Interior Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Polycarbonate Exterior Applications Market
Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Polycarbonate Electrical and Lighting Systems Market
Introduction
The European Market for Polyphenylene/ Polyphenylene Automotive Applications
The European Market for Polyphenylene Sulfide in Automotive Applications
The European Market for Polyetherimide in Automotive Applications
Strategies for the Marketing Department
Strategies for the Sales Department
Strategies for the Research and Development Department
Strategies for Corporate Development
Atofina
BASF
Basell
Bayer
Borealis
DSM
Dow Chemicals
DuPont
GE Plastics
Ticona
Frost & Sullivan's 2001 Market Engineering Awards Programme
Engineering Plastic Suppliers
Automotive Component Suppliers
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