Global Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Industry

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NEW YORK, March 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Tetrahydrofuran (THF) in Metric Tons by the following End-Use Segments: PTMEG Poly Tetra Methylene Ether Glycol, and Solvent. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 31 companies including many key and niche players such as -

Ashland, Inc.
BASF SE
BioAmber, Inc.
Dairen Chemical Corporation
Invista

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I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1 Disclaimers.............. I-2 Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2 Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3 Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3 PTMEG.............. I-3 Solvents.............. I-3

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW.............. II-1 A Prelude.............. II-1 Myriad Uses of Tetrahydrofuran in Varied Forms Benefit Market Expansion.............. II-2 PTMEG: The Largest and the Fastest Growing End-Use Segment of Tetrahydrofuran.............. II-4 Table 1: Global PTMEG Market by End-use Application (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Spandex Fibers, Thermoplastic Polyurethanes, Copolyester Ethers, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-5 THF as a Resin Solvent..............II-5 Magnetic Tape.............. II-5 Coatings.............. II-5 Adhesives.............. II-5 PVC Cements.............. II-6 Cellophane and Vinyl Films..............II-6 Specialty Coating-Systems..............II-6 THF as a Reaction Solvent..............II-6 Pharmaceutical Solvent Applications II-6 Laboratory Usage.............. II-6 Reaction Medium.............. II-6 Extractant.............. II-6 Starting Material in Syntheses..............II-7 Post-Recession Recovery in the Chemical Industry Bodes Well for Market Growth..............II-7 Tetrahydrofuran (THF): Competitive Landscape II-8 Table 2: Leading Players in the Global Tetrahydrofuran Market (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Production Volume for BASF, Dairen Chemical Corporation, Invista, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp., and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-8

Table 3: Leading Butanediol (BDO) Manufacturers Worldwide (2013): Production Capacity (in Kilo Tons) for Ashland, BASF, Dairen, Lyondell Basell, and Markor Chem (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-9 Pricing Scenario.............. II-9

2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & DRIVERS II-10 Increasing Focus on Green Chemistry: A Strong Growth Driver for 2-MeTHF.............. II-10 ecoMeTHF™: A Truly Green and Cost-Saving Alternative II-11 Market Fortunes Intrinsically Tied to Butanediol (BDO) Market Dynamics.............. II-11 Major End-Use Market Segments II-12 Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) II-12 Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL)..............II-12 Table 4: Global Butanediol (BDO) Market by End-use Application (2014): Percentage Breakdown of BDO Consumption for THF, PBT, GBL, PU, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-13 Major End-use Application Industries II-13 Rising Popularity of Spandex in the Textile Industry Drives Demand for PTMEG.............. II-14 China and Other Asian Countries Sustain Growth Momentum II-15 Table 5: Butanediol (BDO) Market in China by End-Use Application (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption for THF, PBT, GBL, PU and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-15 Favorable Trends in Succinic Acid Strengthens Market Prospects for Derivatives THF and BDO..............II-16 Table 6: Renewable Chemicals Market: Annual Savings of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Type (CO2 in Million Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-16

Table 7: Carbon Dioxide Emissions (in Tons) Per Ton of Succinic Acid (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-17 Major Applications of Succinic Acid and Succinic Acid Derivatives.............. II-18 Cyclopentyl Methyl Ether (CPME): An Eco-Friendly Alternative for THF?.............. II-18

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............. II-19 Introduction.............. II-19 Chemical Properties of THF..............II-19 Stability & Reactivity of THF..............II-19 Production Processes..............II-20 THF Recovery.............. II-20 Extractive Distillation Process..............II-20 THF Peroxides.............. II-21 Hazards Associated with THF Peroxide II-21 Stabilizers.............. II-21 Applications of THF.............. II-21 Possible Harmful Effects..............II-22 Environmental Effects..............II-22 Storage, Handling & Transportation Precautions II-22 General Precautions..............II-22 Protection against Fire..............II-22 Peroxide Formation..............II-23 Spills/Leaks.............. II-23 Toxicity.............. II-23 Personal Protection..............II-23 Storage Precautions..............II-24 Storage Tanks.............. II-24 Pumps.............. II-24 Seals and Lubricants..............II-24 Vacuum and Pressure Relief..............II-24 Vapor Return-Line and Level Indicators II-24 Precautions during Environmental Disposal II-24

4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY..............II-25 BioAmber Inks Technology Licensing Agreement with JM Davy II-25 Ashland Performance Enters into Distribution Agreement with Büfa Group.............. II-25 HORN Extends Distribution Partnership with BASF II-25 BASF and Markor Receives Approval for Two Joint Ventures II-25 Penn A Kem Expands Partnership with ChemPoint II-25 Myriant Inks Technology Licensing Agreement with JM Davy II-26

5. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS..............II-27 Ashland, Inc. (US)..............II-27 BASF SE (Germany).............. II-27 BioAmber, Inc. (Canada)..............II-28 Dairen Chemical Corporation (China) II-28 Invista (US).............. II-28 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan) II-29 Penn A Kem LLC (US).............. II-29 Saudi International Petrochemical Company (Saudi Arabia) II-29 Shanxi Sanwei Group Co., Ltd. (China) II-30 Sigma-Aldrich Corp. (US)..............II-30 Sinochem International Corporation (China) II-30 TCC Chemical Corporation (Taiwan) II-31 Zibo Linzi Bingqing Fine Chemical Factory (China) II-31

6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE..............II-32 Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-32

Table 9: World Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-33

Table 10: World 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-34 Tetrahydrofuran Market by End-Use Segment II-35 Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Tetrahydrofuran in PTMEG by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-35

Table 12: World Historic Review for Consumption of Tetrahydrofuran in PTMEG by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-36

Table 13: World 14-Year Perspective for Consumption of Tetrahydrofuran in PTMEG by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-37

Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Tetrahydrofuran in Solvents by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-38

Table 15: World Historic Review for Consumption of Tetrahydrofuran in Solvents by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-39

Table 16: World 14-Year Perspective for Consumption of Tetrahydrofuran in Solvents by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-40

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES.............. III-1 A.Market Analysis.............. III-1 Current and Future Analysis..............III-1 Increasing Growth in Textile Industry Spurs Demand for THF- based PTMEG Polymers..............III-1 Industry Regulations..............III-2 OSHA Regulation..............III-2 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) III-2 Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement (SDWTE) Act of 1986 III-2 US Hazard Rating for THF..............III-2 HMIS III rating..............III-2 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Hazard Codes III-2 Strategic Corporate Developments III-3 Select Key Players..............III-3 B.Market Analytics..............III-5 Table 17: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-5

Table 18: US Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6

Table 19: US 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7

2. CANADA.............. III-8 A.Market Analysis.............. III-8 Current and Future Analysis..............III-8 Strategic Corporate Development III-8 BioAmber, Inc. - A Leading Canada-Based Player III-8 B.Market Analytics..............III-9 Table 20: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-9

Table 21: Canadian Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 22: Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

3. JAPAN.............. III-12 A.Market Analysis.............. III-12 Current and Future Analysis..............III-12 Shifting Focus towards Bio-based Chemicals Drives Growth for Eco-Friendly THF.............. III-12 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation - A Leading Japan-Based Player III-12 B.Market Analytics..............III-13 Table 23: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-13

Table 24: Japanese Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 25: Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

4. EUROPE.............. III-16 A.Market Analysis.............. III-16 Current and Future Analysis..............III-16 B.Market Analytics..............III-17 European Tetrahydrofuran Market by Geographic Region III-17 Table 26: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-17

Table 27: European Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18

Table 28: European 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19 European Tetrahydrofuran Market by End-Use III-20 Table 29: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20

Table 30: European Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-21

Table 31: European 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22

4a. FRANCE.............. III-23 A.Market Analysis.............. III-23 Current and Future Analysis..............III-23 B.Market Analytics..............III-23 Table 32: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-23

Table 33: French Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24

Table 34: French 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25

4b. GERMANY.............. III-26 A.Market Analysis.............. III-26 Current and Future Analysis..............III-26 Strategic Corporate Development III-26 BASF SE - A Global Leading Player III-26 B.Market Analytics..............III-27 Table 35: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-27

Table 36: German Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

Table 37: German 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

4c. ITALY.............. III-30 A.Market Analysis.............. III-30 Current and Future Analysis..............III-30 B.Market Analytics..............III-30 Table 38: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-30

Table 39: Italian Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

Table 40: Italian 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32

4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM..............III-33 A.Market Analysis.............. III-33 Current and Future Analysis..............III-33 B.Market Analytics..............III-33 Table 41: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-33

Table 42: UK Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34

Table 43: UK 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35

4e. SPAIN.............. III-36 A.Market Analysis.............. III-36 Current and Future Analysis..............III-36 B.Market Analytics..............III-36 Table 44: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-36

Table 45: Spanish Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

Table 46: Spanish 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

4f. RUSSIA.............. III-39 A.Market Analysis.............. III-39 Current and Future Analysis..............III-39 B.Market Analytics..............III-39 Table 47: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-39

Table 48: Russian Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 49: Russian 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

4g. REST OF EUROPE.............. III-42 A.Market Analysis.............. III-42 Current and Future Analysis..............III-42 B.Market Analytics..............III-42 Table 50: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 51: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 52: Rest of Europe 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

5. ASIA-PACIFIC.............. III-45 A.Market Analysis.............. III-45 Current and Future Analysis..............III-45 B.Market Analytics..............III-45 Table 53: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by Geographic Region - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45

Table 54: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by Geographic Region - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-46

Table 55: Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-47

Table 56: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48

Table 57: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 58: Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

5a. CHINA.............. III-51 A.Market Analysis.............. III-51 Current and Future Analysis..............III-51 China: A Leading THF and BDO Market Worldwide III-51 Table 59: Butanediol (BDO) Market in China by End-Use Application (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption for THF, PBT, GBL, PU, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-52 Leading Manufacturers of BDO in China and their Production Process: 2014.............. III-52 Table 60: Leading BDO Manufacturers in China (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Production Capacity (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-53 THF: Export-Import Statistics..............III-53 Table 61: Imports and Exports (in US$ Thousands) of Tetrahydrofuran in China for the Years 2013 and 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53 Strategic Corporate Development III-54 Select Key Players..............III-54 B.Market Analytics..............III-55 Table 62: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-55

Table 63: Chinese Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 64: Chinese 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57

5b. INDIA.............. III-58 A.Market Analysis.............. III-58 Current and Future Analysis..............III-58 B.Market Analytics..............III-58 Table 65: Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-58

Table 66: Indian Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59

Table 67: Indian 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-60

5c. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC..............III-61 A.Market Analysis.............. III-61 Current and Future Analysis..............III-61 TCC Chemical Corporation - A Key Taiwan-Based Player III-61 B.Market Analytics..............III-62 Table 68: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

Table 69: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-63

Table 70: Rest of Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-64

6. LATIN AMERICA.............. III-65 A.Market Analysis.............. III-65 Current and Future Analysis..............III-65 B.Market Analytics..............III-65 Table 71: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by Geographic Region - Brazil and Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-65

Table 72: Latin American Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by Geographic Region - Brazil and Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-66

Table 73: Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Brazil and Rest of Latin American Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-67

Table 74: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-68

Table 75: Latin American Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69

Table 76: Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70

6a. BRAZIL.............. III-71 A.Market Analysis.............. III-71 Current and Future Analysis..............III-71 B.Market Analytics..............III-71 Table 77: Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-71

Table 78: Brazilian Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72

Table 79: Brazilian 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-73

6b. REST OF LATIN AMERICA..............III-74 A.Market Analysis.............. III-74 Current and Future Analysis..............III-74 B.Market Analytics..............III-74 Table 80: Rest of Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-74

Table 81: Rest of Latin American Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-75

Table 82: Rest of Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-76

7. REST OF WORLD.............. III-77 A.Market Analysis.............. III-77 Current and Future Analysis..............III-77 Saudi International Petrochemical Company - A Key Saudi- Based Player.............. III-77 B.Market Analytics..............III-78 Table 83: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-78

Table 84: Rest of World Historic Review for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - PTMEG and Solvent Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-79

Table 85: Rest of World 14-Year Perspective for Tetrahydrofuran by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for PTMEG and Solvent Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-80

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 31 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 35)

The United States (7) Canada (1) Japan (2) Europe (9) - Germany (4) - The United Kingdom (3) - Rest of Europe (2) Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (15) Middle East (1)
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