摘要

Market Structure

Despite being among the smallest European nations, Belgium boasts one of the largest chemical industries in the region. The Belgian chemical industry is rated among the five leading ones in terms of turnover in the EU region. The petrochemicals industry is concentrated in the Flanders region. Antwerp is currently home to the world's second-largest cluster of petrochemicals companies after Houston. Availability of adequate infrastructure and workforce as well as location of the nation makes the Belgian petrochemicals space a worthwhile investment sector. Investments are still pouring in; however, the focus is now on expanding production of fine and speciality chemicals.

Industry Players

The presence of a number of global players highlights the high potential of the Belgian petrochemicals industry. Companies who have set up bases include US-based BP Amoco Chemical and Dow, Francebased Total and Germany-based BASF and Bayer. Other foreign companies operating in the country include US-based DuPont, Chevron Texaco and ExxonMobil and Japan-based Kaneka.

Industry Developments

BASF has outlined plans of investing EUR200mn (US$246mn) for expanding capacity of its naphtha steam cracker in Antwerp. The company plans to invest a total of EUR1bn (US$1.14bn) on various projects until 2008, including expansion of three of its existing installations and development of six new production units. Meanwhile, local Ineos Polyolefins has outlined plans for investing about EUR150mn (US$212.88mn) on the expansion of its European operations during 2007-10. BASF and Dow Chemical are planning a first-of-its-kind plant for the production of propylene oxide by the use of hydrogen peroxide technology at a facility to be constructed at BASF's site in Antwerp.

Industry Forecast

The combined turnover of the Belgium chemical industry increased 6.6% year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2006, while total investments in the industry increased 10.1% y-o-y during the year. Owing to less favourable economic conditions, Fedichem – a chemical industry council – expected growth to slow down in 2007. The European Chemical Industry Council, or Cefic, has forecast output of the EU chemical industry to grow 2.7% in 2007, vis-Ã -vis the 2.1% growth registered in the previous year. Output of the EU chemical industry (excluding pharmaceutical) increased 3.6% y-o-y in Q107. The council also foresees a recovery in the petrochemicals and polymer sub-sectors.

概述

Independent 5 year petrochemicals industry forecasts for Belgium.
Original Petrochemicals market research and petrochemicals sector trend analysis for the Belgian petrochemicals industry.
Competitive intelligence, Belgian petrochemicals company rankings and SWOT analyses on international and domestic petrochemicals companies in the Belgian market.
The Belgium Petrochemicals Report has been researched at source, and features latest-available data covering oil and gas, oil refining, olefins (ethylene, propylene), polyolefin’s (polyethylene, polypropylene), polyvinyl chloride and polystyrene; nitrogen, hydrochloric acid, paintwork products and more; 5-year industry forecasts through end-2011; company rankings and competitive landscapes covering leading multinational and national operators; and analysis of latest industry trends, opportunities and regulatory changes.

Business Monitor International’s Belgium Petrochemicals Report provides industry professionals and strategists, sector analysts, trade associations and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on the Belgian petrochemicals industry.
 
 
 
 Key Benefits of Report

Benchmark BMI’s Independent 5-year Petrochemicals Industry Forecasts to test other views – a key input for successful budgetary and planning in the Belgian strategic petrochemicals market.
Target Business Opportunities & Risks in the Belgian Petrochemicals Sector through our reviews of latest industry trends, regulatory changes and major deals, projects and investments in Belgium.
Exploit the Latest Competitive Belgian Petrochemicals Intelligence & company SWOTS on your competitors and peers through company rankings by sales, market share and ownership structure – includes multi-national and national companies in Belgium.
Coverage
Executive Summary
Summary of BMI’s key industry forecasts, views and trend analysis, covering basic chemicals, fine and speciality chemicals markets, regulatory changes, major investments, projects and company developments.

Market Overview
Structure, size and value of industry sector; overview of industry landscape and key players; assessment of business operating environment and latest regulatory developments.

BMI 5-Year Industry Forecast
Historic data series and 5-year forecasts to end-2011 for all key industry indicators, including industry value, production, demand, sales, imports and exports and total investments, supported by macroeconomic forecasts and assumptions. Key products covered:

Basic Chemicals – Covering inorganic and organic feedstock such as ethylene, propylene, ammonia, benzene and chlorine, and inorganic chemical raw materials including sulphuric acid, hydrocholoric acid, nitric acid, soda ash and caustic soda.

Fine & Speciality Chemicals – Covering pesticides, dyestuffs, pigments, coatings, printing inks and reagents, photo-sensitive and magnetic recording materials, food and feed additives, adhesives, surfactants, catalysts and speciality additives, carbon fibre and pharmaceuticals.

BMI Macroeconomic 5-Year Forecast
BMI forecasts for all headline macroeconomic indicators, including real GDP growth, inflation, fiscal balance, trade balance, current account and external debt.

Competitive Landscape and Rankings
Comparative company analyses and rankings by US$ sales, % market share, employee size, registration date and ownership structure.

Company Profiles and SWOTS
Company profiles, including SWOT analyses, senior executives and full contact details, business activity, products and services, foreign direct investments and projects. Companies covered include: