Primary Petrochemicals in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Methanol Market Tracker
An Overview of a Key Petrochemical Feedstock for a Region of Growing Prominence
26-May-2014
South Asia, Middle East & North Africa
Market Research
9AB4-00-03-00-00
CM00029-SA-MR_00287
The study provides market information for the GCC, one of the largest petrochemical regions in the world, and establishes a strategic perspective of the global market. Research includes a discussion of key manufacturers and their production capacities for methanol in the GCC, providing a brief market overview and projected capacity expansions. Trade statistics for 2012 and a detailed analysis of price trends from 2008 to 2012 are also provided. The study offers a brief commentary on the major global applications, key insights, and future growth prospects for methanol.
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Market Engineering Measurements
GCC—Methanol Production Capacity
GCC—Methanol Production Capacity (continued)
GCC—Methanol Capacity Utilisation
GCC—Methanol Trade Scenario
GCC—Methanol Capacity Additions
GCC—Methanol Price Trend
GCC—Methanol Demand Share by Derivatives
GCC—Methanol Demand Share by Derivatives (continued)
Governmental Regulations on Methanol Trade
Market Insights and Trends—GCC
Market Insights and Trends—Global
Market Insights and Trends—Global (continued)
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