I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope Of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Melamine – A Preface
Market Overview
Global Melamine Production
Melamine Scare Impacts Global Food Sector
Tableware and Packaging Applications of Melamine May Contaminate Food
Melamine Demand in the Furniture Industry Declines
Melamine Manufacturers Highly Watchful Over Safety
Chinese Milk Scandal – A Brief
2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Introduction
Definition
Characteristics
Molecular Structure of Melamine
Synthesis
Melamine Applications
End-Use Segments
Laminates
Wood Adhesives
Particle Board (PB)
Medium and High Density Fiberboard (MDF/HDF)
Laminated Veneer Lumber
Plywood
Oriented Strand Board
Surface Coatings
Others
Molding Compounds
Concrete Plasticizers
Paper & Textile
Flame Retardants
Leather Tanning Agents
Melamine Formaldehyde Resin
Melamine Resin Applications
Construction Material
Furniture And Cabinet Making
Kitchen Equipments
Toxic Nature of Melamine
Outbreak of Melamine Toxicity
Detecting Melamine Toxicity in Food
Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS)
Electrospray Ionization - Mass Spectrometry (EESI-MS)
Effects of Melamine Consumption
Melamine Contaminated Food
Melamine Contaminated Milk
3.PRODUCT LAUNCHES/DEVELOPMENTS
DSM Food Specialties to Launch Melamine Testing Kit, Delvotest MT
Bioo Scientific Unveils Kit for Detecting Melamine Contamination
EnviroLogix Introduces QuickToxTM Kit
Bruker Daltonics Launches Quick Melamine Test
KML Introduces New Bamboo Designs
Tafisa Releases L482 Baron Wenge Design
Merck Introduces SeQuantTM ZIC®-HILIC
Graintec Introduces AgraQuant ELISA Test Kit
MDS Introduces Melamine Detection Test for SpectraMax Microplate Readers
4.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Borgo Olona Takes Over Italian Business and Operations of Borealis
Srithai to Establish Melamine Plant in India
Eurochem to Build a Melamine Factory in Russia
DSM to Divest Energy and Stamicarbon Urea-Licensing Units
Shanxi Fengxi Establishes a Joint Venture with DSM
JianFeng Announces a Joint Venture with Agrolinz Melamine
Petrochemical Industry of Qatar to Establish Qafco-5 and Qatar Melamine Plant
Chinese Industry and Government Selects Applied Biosystems
Hexion Acquires Arkema’s Resins and Formaldehyde Business in Germany
Borealis Acquires AMI
Hexion Specialty Acquired Orica's Adhesives and Resins Business
Borouge Expands Production to Incorporate Melamine
Patrick Industries Acquires American Hardwoods
5.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
BASF SE (Germany)
Borealis AG (Austria)
AMI Agrolinz Melamine International GmbH (Austria)
Chongqing Jian Feng Chemical Co., Ltd. (China)
Cytec Industries, Inc. (US)
Eurotecnica (Italy)
Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (US)
Jinan Huatailong Chemical Co., Ltd. (China)
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan)
Royal DSM N.V. (The Netherlands)
Sichuan Jade Elephant Melamine S&T Co., Ltd. (China)
Shandong Haihua Company Limited (China)
Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy SA (Poland)
Zhong Yuan Dahua Group Ltd. (China)
6.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Melamine by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2: World Historic Perspective for Melamine by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 3: World 12-Year Perspective for Melamine by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Melamine by End-Use Segment – Laminates, Wood Adhesives, Surface Coatings and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: World Historic Perspective for Melamine by End-Use Segment – Laminates, Wood Adhesives, Surface Coatings and Other End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: World 12-Year Perspective for Melamine by End-Use Segments – Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Laminates, Wood Adhesives, Surface Coatings and Other End-Use Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1.THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Timely Implementation of CARB Regulations to Benefit US Melamine Market
COOL Law Remains Ineffective
FDA Assures Safety of Baby Formula
Export-Import Statistics
Table 7: US Imports of Melamine (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Source Country - Netherlands, Indonesia, China, Germany, Austria and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8: US Exports of Melamine (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country - Canada, Russia, Mexico, Norway, Austria, Colombia, Ireland, UK, Brazil, Argentina and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9: US Imports of Melamine Resins (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Source Country - Germany, Canada, Netherlands, Italy, Japan, India, Sweden, Thailand, China, Austria and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10: US Exports of Melamine Resins (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country - Canada, China, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, Netherlands, Argentina, Belgium, Taiwan, Australia and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Development
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 11: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Melamine - Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12: US Historic Perspective for Melamine - Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2.JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. – A Major Japanese Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 13: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Melamine - Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14: Japanese Historic Perspective for Melamine - Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3.EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 15: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Melamine - Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: European Historic Perspective for Melamine - Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4.ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 17: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Melamine by Geographic Region - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: Asia-Pacific Historic Perspective for Melamine by Geographic Region - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19: Asia-Pacific 12-Year Perspective for Melamine by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4a.CHINA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Market Overview
Table 20: Chinese Melamine Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Production Capacity for Leading Players - Shandong Haihua Co., Henan Zhongyuan Dahua Group Co., Sichuan Chuanhua Co., Henan Junma Chemical Industry Group, and Shanxi Fengxi Fertilizer Industry (Group) Ltd. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Increasing Melamine Usage in China
Intense Competition Prevails in Melamine Cyanurate Market
Chinese Milk Scandal Tarnishes Nation’s Image
Animal Feed Contaminated with Melamine-Scrap
Melamine Scandal Drives Restructuring of Dairy Industry
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 21: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Melamine - Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22: Chinese Historic Perspective for Melamine - Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4b.REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Select Markets
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Government Amends Food Regulations Act
Chinese Imported Eggs Contaminated with Melamine
India
India Bans Chinese Milk Products
South Korea
Melamine Scandal May Impact Earnings of Confectioneries
Korean FDA Prohibits Chinese Food Products
B. Market Analytics
Table 23: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Melamine - Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 24: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Perspective for Melamine - Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5.REST OF WORLD
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Canadian Market
Melamine Trade Dynamics
Table 25: Canadian Imports of Melamine (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Source Country - Germany, China, US, Netherlands, Indonesia, Austria and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26: Canadian Exports of Melamine (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country - Barbados, US, St.Vincent-Grenadines, Costa Rica and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27: Canadian Imports of Melamine Resins (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Source Country - US, Norway, Germany, China, Japan and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 28: Canadian Exports of Melamine Resins (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country - US, Hong Kong, Norway, Chile and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 29: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Melamine - Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 30: Rest of World Historic Perspective for Melamine - Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 33 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 36)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Japan
Europe
Germany
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Middle East