Automotive Plastics

Publication Date	February 2009
Publisher	Global Industry Analysts
Product Type	Report
Pages	1024
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	GIA01216

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Summary

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Plastics in million tons. The specific product segments analyzed are Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal, and Others (Include Polycarbonate, ABS/SAN, and PC/ ABS alloys).The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for the period of 2006 through 2015. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 181 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Basell Service Company B.V, BASF SE, Bayer MaterialScience LLC, Celanese Corporation, DIC Corporation, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Equistar Chemicals LP, Evonik Degussa GmbH, Formosa Plastics Corporation, Formosa Plastics Corporation U.S.A., KMI Group Inc, Polmeros Nacionales S.A. de C.V., Royal DSM N.V, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Solvay S.A., Solvay North America, LLC, and The Dow Chemical Company. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Content

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.Global Outlook
  - Current & Future Analysis
  - Analysis by Geographic Region
  - Analysis by Material Type
- 2.Market Overview
  - Plastic Manufacturers Sense Huge Potential in Auto Industry
  - What Plastics Have to Offer?
  - Vehicle Weight Reduction: Top Priority for Automakers
  - Vehicle Composition Undergoes Transition
  - Global Plastics Industry - Facts & Figures
- 3.Major Trends & Issues
  - Smart Materials to Act as Makeover Catalyst for Automobiles
  - Thermoset Composites Score High
  - Polycarbonate Automobile Glazing Makes Headway
  - HTPs Make Rapid Inroads in Automotive Industry
  - Safety for Pedestrians: Top Priority for Automakers
  - Long Fiber Thermoplastics Gather Momentum
  - Bioplastics Poised to Follow Healthy Growth
  - Health Issues Faced by Use of Automotive Plastics
  - Initiatives by Automakers to Go the Healthier and Eco-Friendly Way
  - Ford
  - Nissan
  - Toyota
  - General Motors
  - Hyundai
  - Honda
  - Unsaturated Polyester Resins- Market Scan
  - Non-Recyclability of Automotive Components Concern Automakers
  - Regulations for Automotive Plastics Recycling
- 4.Product Overview
  - An Introduction to Plastics
  - Evolution of Plastics
  - Destruction of Plastic Wastes
  - Types of Plastics Used in Automobiles
  - Thermoplastics
  - Effect of Temperature on Thermoplastics
  - Types of Thermoplastics
  - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
  - History
  - Harmful Effects of PVC
  - What Makes PVC Hazardous?
  - Phthalate Plasticizers
  - Vinyl Chloride Monomer
  - Dioxins
  - Polystyrene
  - Polystyrene Toughening
  - PS Shaping and Cutting
  - Polystyrene Finishing
  - Polyethylene
  - Discovery of Polyethylene
  - Properties of PE
  - Polyethylene Classification
  - Polypropylene
  - Properties
  - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
  - Synthesis of ABS
  - Properties of ABS
  - Acrylic
  - Polycarbonate
  - Polyacetal
  - Polycarbonate-ABS Alloys
  - Polyphenylene (PPE) Alloys
  - PET/ PBT
  - Styrene-Acrylonytrile (SAN)
  - Nylon 6 & 66
  - Applications of Nylon 6 in Automobile Industry
  - Airbag Containers
  - Air Intake Manifolds
  - Automotive Covers
  - Thermoset Materials and Thermosets
  - Types of Thermoset Plastics
  - Polyurethane
  - Production Process
  - Uses for Polyurethane
  - Phenolic Resins
  - Unsaturated Polyester
  - Production Process
- 5.Plastics in Automotive Industry
  - Automotives -The Largest End-Use Segment for Plastics
  - Life Cycle of Automotive Plastics
  - Plastics Applications in Car Interiors
  - Air Ducts
  - Instrument Panels
  - Steering Wheels
  - Upholstery
  - Other Interior Applications
  - Plastics Applications in Car Exteriors
  - Body Panels
  - Bumpers and Fascia Systems
  - Lighting Systems
  - Trim
  - Application of Plastics in Electrical Components
  - Circuit Boards and Wiring Systems
  - Component Housing
  - Connectors
  - Lighting Systems
  - Switches and Sockets
  - Plastics in under-the-Hood Applications
  - Air-intake Systems
  - Bearing
  - C.V. joints and U joints
    - Chassis
    - Brakes
    - Suspension
    - Cooling Systems
    - Drive Shaft
    - Engine
    - Engine Components
    - Flywheel
    - Fuel Filler Pipes
    - Fuel Lines
    - Fuel Modules
    - Fuel Pumps
    - Fuel Rails
    - Fuel Tanks
    - Fuel-Intake Systems
    - Power Train
    - Transmission Parts
    - Vapor Recovery Systems
    - Institutes Engaged in Automotive Plastics R&D
    - Automotive Research Alliance
    - University of Michigan Automotive Research Center
    - University of Dayton National Composites Center Automotive Research (NCC-AR)
    - University of Michigan Composite Vehicle Research Center (CVRC)
    - Computational Tools for the Design of Composites Components and Structures
    - International Automotive Research Centre (University of Warwick)
    - Advanced Composites Center for Innovation and Science (University of Bristol)
    - Automotive Research Centre for Material and Fiber Innovation (Deakin University)
    - Other institutes
- 6.Technological Developments
  - Mazda Develops New Plastic Mould Technology
  - Ford Pursues Biodegradable Plastics
  - Toray Expedites Foamed Plastics Development
  - Basell Develops New HDPE Resin
- 7.Product Introductions/Innovations
  - SABIC and Azdel Launch New Automotive Composite
  - Bayer to Rollout Levblend PC-ABS-R
  - LyondellBasell Launches New Lupolen HDPE
  - EMS Unveils New TPEs
  - DSM Engineering Plastics Introduces New Stanyl TW272B6
  - Nissan Enters into Alliances with Maier and Fagor Ederlan
  - Toyobo Unveils Nylon Resins based on New Polymer Technology
  - Soliant and Durakon Revolutionize Automotive Plastics
  - Dow Chemical Launches New Calendering-Grade TPU Elastomer
  - Dow Chemical Launches New Low-YI TPU Elastomers
  - Bayer MaterialScience's Texin 985 TPU Lends Support to Xtensor Device
  - DuPont Packaging Introduces New DuPont Vamac
  - DuPont Introduces New Grades of Soft Thermoplastic Elastomers
- 8.Recent Industry Activity
  - AkzoNobel Acquires Soliant
  - Citadel Acquires BMCI
  - LyondellBasell Takes over Solvay Engineered Polymers
  - UOHS Approves Gumotex-TANEX Merger
  - SABIC and Sinopec Enter into a Joint Venture Agreement
  - QPC and BBAG Establish New Joint Venture
  - Marubeni Establishes New Joint Venture
  - DSM Engineering Enters into an Agreement with Diolen
  - Nissan Enters into Alliances with Maier and Fagor Ederlan
  - Mitsubishi Partners with Borealis
  - Huntsman Announces Start-up of a New TPU Production Line
  - BASF to Expand Its Automotive Business in India
  - DSM Inaugurates a New Plant in Geleen
  - DuPont Commences Production of Vespel Shapes and Parts
  - DuPont Expands the Compounding Capability of Zytel Portfolio
  - Lanxess Expands Caprolactam Plant
  - Schulman to Shut down Ontario Plant
  - Dow Izolan Breaks Ground for New Facility
  - DIC Receives New Name
  - BASF Acquires BASF GE Schwarzheide
  - Basell Merges with Lyondell to Form LyondellBasell
  - Huntsman Signs Acquisition Agreement with BCI
  - SABIC Takes over GE Plastics
  - GE Plastics Acquires Outstanding Shares of Exatec
  - Kurz-Kasch Acquires MacLean Molded Components
  - Sintex France Acquires Nief Plastics
  - Sumitomo Bakelite Acquires Neopreg
  - Hanwha Acquires Azdel
  - Hitachi Incorporates Arnite TV4 261
  - DuPont Partners with Morph Technologies, Integran and PowerMetal
  - Bayer MaterialScience Teams up with O-Flex Automotive
  - Celanese Divests AT Plastics Film Business to BPI
  - Solvay to Set up Epichlorohydrin Manufacturing Plant
  - Saudi Kayan Signs Contracts to Set up Two Plants for LDPE and PP
  - Kriti Industries Plans New Investment
  - Lauren Expands Production Capabilities
  - Dow Automotive Proposes New Plant
  - DSM Proposes New Manufacturing Facility
  - Radici Novacips Launches RadiciPlastics
  - Sintex Acquires Assets of Bright Brothers
  - Piolax Proposes Capacity Expansion
  - SABIC Acquires Huntsman Petrochemicals
  - DuPont and Russkie Kraski Form Automotive Coating Joint Venture
  - CSP Acquires Plastics Division of ThyssenKrupp Budd
  - Dow Automotive Acquires Wuhan Essex Chemical Company
- 9.Focus on Select Global Players
  - Basell Service Company B.V (The Netherlands)
  - BASF SE (Germany)
  - Bayer MaterialScience LLC (US)
  - Celanese Corporation (US)
  - DIC Corporation (Japan)
  - E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (US)
    - Equistar Chemicals LP (US)
    - Evonik Degussa GmbH (Germany)
    - Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan)
    - Formosa Plastics Corporation U.S.A. (US)
    - KMI Group Inc (US)
    - Polmeros Nacionales S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)
    - Royal DSM N.V (The Netherlands)
    - Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Saudi Arabia)
    - Solvay S.A. (Belgium)
    - Solvay North America, LLC (US)
    - The Dow Chemical Company (US)
- 10.Global Market Perspective
  - Analysis by Material Type
III. Market
- 1.North America
  - A. Market Analysis
    - Current & Future Analysis
    - Canadian Plastics Industry- A Primer
    - Automotive Plastics in Canada
    - Product Launches
    - Strategic Corporate Developments
    - Select US Players
  - B. Market Analytics
- 2.Japan
  - A. Market Analysis
    - Current & Future Analysis
    - Japanese Plastics Production
    - Product Launch
    - Strategic Corporate Developments
    - DIC Corporation - A Major Japanese Player
  - B. Market Analytics
- 3.Europe
  - A. Market Analysis
    - Current & Future Analysis
    - Quick Facts
    - High Performance Polymers and the Automotive Industry
    - Review of Select Markets
    - France
    - Automotive Industry- A Snapshot
    - Germany
    - Plastics Industry- Market Scan
    - East Germany: A Land of Promises for Automotive Plastics
    - East German Market for Automotive Plastics (2006): Suppliers of Select Automotive Plastic Parts and Components- Interior Components, Electronics/ Lighting Components, Exterior Components, Powertrain Components, and Chassis Components
    - Russia
    - Snapshot of the Thermoplastics Industry
    - Central Europe
    - Breaking Old Barriers
    - Czech Republic
    - Automotive Industry- A Primer
    - Plastic Industry in Czech Republic
    - Product Launches
    - Strategic Corporate Developments
    - Key Players
  - B. Market Analytics
- 4.Asia-Pacific
  - A. Market Analysis
    - Current & Future Analysis
    - Review of Select Markets
    - China
    - Market Overview
    - Hong Kong
    - Auto Parts and Accessories Market- An Overview
    - India
    - Capacity Expansions to Spur Growth in Polymer Industry
    - Plans Afoot to Step-up Capacity
    - Taiwan
    - Strategic Corporate Developments
    - Select Players
  - B. Market Analytics
- 5.Latin America
  - A. Market Analysis
    - Current & Future Analysis
    - Corporate Development
    - Polmeros Nacionales S.A. de C.V. - A Major Mexican Player
  - B. Market Analytics
- 6.Rest of World
  - A. Market Analysis
    - Current & Future Analysis
    - Strategic Corporate Developments
    - Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - A Major Saudi Arabian Player
  - B. Market Analytics
IV. Competitive Landscape
List of Tables
- Table 1: Global Automotive Plastics Market (2006-2015): Volume Sales Ranked by Growth for Geographic Region - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 2: Global Automotive Plastics Market (2006-2015): Volume Sales Ranked by Growth for Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 3: Global Automotive Plastics Market (2008 & 2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption by Material Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 4: Global Plastics Market (2005 & 2010): per Capita Plastics Consumption by Geographic Region (in Kilograms per Year) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 5: Global Plastics Market (2005): Breakdown of Volume Production by Geographic Region (in '000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 6: Global Market for Long Fiber Thermoplastics (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption by End-Use Applications - Automotive Applications (Front End Modules, Instrument Panels, Underbody Shields, Door Modules, Noise Protectors, Running Boards and Others), and Non- Automotive Applications (General & Industrial Goods, Recreational & Sporting Goods and Others)
- Table 7: World Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Plastics by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 8: World Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 10: World Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for Polypropylene in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 11: World Historic Review for Polypropylene in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Polypropylene in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 13: World Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyurethane in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 14: World Historic Review for Polyurethane in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Polyurethane in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 16: World Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon 6 & 66 in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 17: World Historic Review for Nylon 6 & 66 in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 18: World 10-Year Perspective for Nylon 6 & 66 in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 19: World Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyethylene in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 20: World Historic Review for Polyethylene in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 21: World 10-Year Perspective for Polyethylene in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 22: World Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for PVC in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 23: World Historic Review for PVC in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 24: World 10-Year Perspective for PVC in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 25: World Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for Unsaturated Polyester in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 26: World Historic Review for Unsaturated Polyester in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 27: World 10-Year Perspective for Unsaturated Polyester in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 28: World Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for PBT/PET in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/ Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 29: World Historic Review for PBT/PET in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 30: World 10-Year Perspective for PBT/PET in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 31: World Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for PPE Alloys in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 32: World Historic Review for PPE Alloys in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 33: World 10-Year Perspective for PPE Alloys in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 34: World Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyacetal in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 35: World Historic Review for Polyacetal in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 36: World 10-Year Perspective for Polyacetal in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 37: World Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Plastic Types (*) Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 38: World Historic Review for Other Plastic Types (*) in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 39: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Plastic Types (*) in Automotive Industry by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 40: North American Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 41: North American Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 42: North American 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 43: Japanese Plastics Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Production Volume by Material Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 44: Japanese Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 45: Japanese Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 46: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 47: European Plastics Market (2005): Breakdown of Production Volume by Country/ Region (in '000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 48: European Small Car Market (2008): Propylene Utilized per Car in Select European Car Models (in Pounds) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 49: European Automotive Plastics Market (2005): Plastic Weight (in Kilogram) in Select Automotive Components and Corresponding Plastic Type Used (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 50: European Market for Thermoplastics (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by Geographic Markets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 51: European Market for Thermoplastics (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use Applications (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 52: German Market for Standard Plastics: Breakdown of Volume Consumption by Product Type for the Years 2006 and 2007 (in '000 tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 53: German Market for Engineering Plastics: Breakdown of Volume Consumption by Product Type for the Years 2006 & 2007 (in '000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 54: Russian Thermoplastics Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use Application (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 55: European Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 56: European Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 57: European 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 58: Chinese Engineering Plastics Market: Consumption by Product Type for the Years 2006 through 2010 (in Thousand Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 59: Taiwanese Automotive Market: Production of Automotive Plastic Components for the Years 2003 and 2005 (in '000 Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 60: Asia-Pacific Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 61: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 62: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 63: Latin America Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 64: Latin America Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 65: Latin America 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 66: Rest of World Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 67: Rest of World Historic Review for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 68: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Plastics by Material Type - Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Nylon 6 & 66, Polyethylene, PVC, Unsaturated Polyester, PBT/PET, PPE Alloys, Polyacetal and Others for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)