Global Wax Industry 2010: Market Analysis and Opportunities

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This study provides comprehensive analysis of the global supply and demand of waxes including animal based, vegetable based, mineral, and synthetic waxes like Fischer-Tropsch (F-T), alpha-olefin (AO), and polyethylene waxes. The study will also examine the emerging supply of neat GTL waxes as well as the potential for GTL waxy raffinates to be processed in conventional refineries and blended with petroleum waxes to increase global wax supplies. (Y635A)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction Executive Summary An overview of the study findings from each chapter of the report. Wax Types, Properties, and Grades Overview Wax type by source Wax properties and grades Vegetable waxes Mineral wax properties and grades Synthetic wax properties and grades Vegetable wax properties and grades Animal wax properties and grades Applications and Market Segmentation Summary and applications by source of wax Candles Board sizing Health industries Rheology and surface applications Other non-packaging applications Packaging applications Wax Manufacturing Processes and Economics Overview Manufacturing cost assumption and basis Petroleum wax manufacturing Hydrogenated vegetable wax Fischer-Tropsch wax Polyethylene wax Summary Current and Forecast Global Supply Global wax summary: historical and current North America Latin America Western Europe Eastern Europe Asia Africa and Middle East Wax supply forecast		Current and Forecast Global Demand Global overview North America Latin America Western Europe Eastern Europe Asia Africa and Middle East Wax supply forecast Supply and Deman Analysis Current supply-demand balance Supply-demand balance for 2015 Supply-demand balance for 2020 Global Wax Trade Analysis Low and high oil content petroleum waxes Synthetic waxes Animal and vegetable waxes Pricing Analysis Historical pricing dynamic Current pricing Price/market relationship Pricing by applications Price outlook Barriers to Market Entry Supply reliability Quality assurance Long-term commitment Price Logistics Environmental and regulatory issues Capital intensity Product development support Business Dynamics and Strategies Non-petroleum wax suppliers Petroleum wax suppliers Wax buyers Wax Manufacturer Profiles

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