Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Kuwait Naphtha Market Outlook to 2018 - Demand for Naphtha Exports to Lead Industry Transformation

Kuwait Naphtha Market Research Report presents a comprehensive analysis of the industry covering aspects including market size by naphtha production, naphtha exports and market segmentation by production of naphtha from refineries & plants and by consumption of naphtha in petrochemicals sector. The report also entails a discussion on the recent trends and developments in the market and the competitive scenario of major players in Kuwait naphtha market.

Kuwait Naphtha Market
The supply and demand chain of naphtha in Kuwait affects the countries across the globe as the country exports its entire naphtha production. The potential factors affecting naphtha production and exports in Kuwait are oil production, prices and demand in refineries, petrochemicals and chemical industry followed by diversifying product portfolio obtained from naphtha. Middle East Naphtha Market has witnessed an appreciable growth at a CAGR of 7.7% during the period 2007-2013. 

Kuwait is the second largest country operating in Middle East naphtha market. Naphtha production has witnessed a substantial growth at a CAGR of ~% during the period 2007-2013. The country principally exports to continents such as Asia.

Kuwait produces naphtha either through its refinery operations or through various processing techniques employed at its chemical plants. Kuwait has produced more than 80% of its total naphtha from refinery operations at a noticeable CAGR of 2.8% during the period 2007-2013. The production from these plants has fairly increased from ~% in the year 2007 to ~% of the total naphtha production in the year 2013. The naphtha which is consumed for petrochemical’s production is not utilized for indigenous use rather exported to other countries. The country drives its oil & gas related activities through Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) and its subsidiaries.

The naphtha exports are the basis for the rising naphtha production in Kuwait. It is forecasted that the naphtha production will surge from ~ thousand tons in the year 2014 to gigantic ~ thousand tons by the year 2018 due to the upcoming petrochemical projects. The exports are anticipated to be analogous to the production and thereby augmented to register significant growth at an appreciable CAGR of ~% during the forecasted period 2013-2018.

·          Key Topics Covered in the Report:

·         The market size of Middle East naphtha market in terms of naphtha production and naphtha consumption
·         Kuwait naphtha market size by naphtha production and exports
·         Kuwait naphtha market segmentation by naphtha production from refineries & plants and consumption in petrochemicals sector
·         Industry Trends and developments in Kuwait naphtha market
·         Competitive landscape of major domestic players in Kuwait naphtha market
·         Future outlook & projections of Kuwait and Middle East naphtha market
·         Macro economic factors in Kuwait naphtha market


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Saudi Arabia Naphtha Market Outlook to 2018 - Expanding Refining Capacities to Stimulate the Market

·         Saudi Arabia naphtha consumption is forecasted to maintain a constant contribution of 13.2% with respect to the total production during the forecasted period 2014-2018
·         The naphtha exports are forecasted to mount at CAGR of 3.8% during the period 2013-2018.
·         The country is looking ahead for unparallel innovation in its downstream operations.

Ken Research announced its latest publication on “Saudi Arabia Naphtha Market Outlook to 2018” which provides a comprehensive analysis of naphtha market in Saudi Arabia. The report covers various aspects such as market size by naphtha production and naphtha consumption and market segmentation by production of naphtha from refineries & plants, consumption of naphtha by different sectors, by exports, imports and inland availability of naphtha.  The report additionally entails a detailed description on the recent trends and developments in the market and the competitive scenario of major players in the industry along with the production share of major companies in the Saudi Arabia naphtha market. The report is useful for naphtha producing companies, marketing companies, petrochemicals and other concerned chemical companies followed by new countries and players venturing in the market.

Saudi Arabia Naphtha Market
The potential factors affecting naphtha production and consumption in Saudi Arabia are crude oil production, prices and demand in refineries, petrochemicals and chemical industry followed by diversifying product portfolio obtained from naphtha. Saudi Arabia is the leading country in naphtha market in Middle East region. The naphtha production dynamics has witnessed an escalating growth at a CAGR of 5.8% during the period 2007-2013. Saudi Arabia accounted for 18.9% of the total naphtha consumption in Middle East in the year 2013. The naphtha export market of the country is diversified to continents such as Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) is the leading producer of naphtha followed by Petro Rabigh in the year 2013.

According to the research report, naphtha production is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% during the forecasted period 2013-2018 due to enhancing refining capacities and upcoming petrochemical projects.
“Saudi Arabia is looking ahead for unparallel innovation in its downstream operations. The governments of Middle East countries have initiated to expand refining distillation capacities to consecutively increase naphtha production. Saudi Arabia General Investment Authority (SAGIA) is strongly encouraging the use of naphtha for petrochemical producers to enhance the value of their exports and boost employment. Saudi Arabia is in view of diversifying its product portfolio which is feasible with increased utilization of naphtha. Hence, Saudi Arabia naphtha market is predicted to pace up in the forthcoming years.” - According to the Research Analyst, Ken Research.

Key Topics Covered in the Report:
Saudi Arabia Naphtha Market
-          Middle East Market Size by naphtha production and naphtha consumption
-          Saudi Arabia naphtha market size by naphtha production, consumption and exports
-          Market Segmentation by
o   Production from refineries & plants
o   Inland Availability
o   Consumption by different sectors with focus on petrochemicals sector
-          Trends and Development
-          Competition and Production Share of Leading Companies
-          Future Outlook & Projections of Saudi Arabia and Middle East
-          Macro Economic Parameters

Key Findings from the Report
-          The naphtha consumption is forecasted to maintain a constant contribution of 13.2% with respect to the total production during the forecasted period 2014-2018.
-          The refining capacity in Saudi Arabia is forecasted to grown at a stupendous CAGR of 5.7% during the period 2013-2018

Companies Covered in the Report
Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco)
Saudi Aramco Shell Refinery (SASREF)
Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company (Petro Rabigh)
Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP)


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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

KSA Remittance Market Remittance Industry Outlook to 2018 - Rising Remittances to India to Fuel Growth

The KSA International Outbound Remittance Industry Research Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the various aspects such as transaction volume and number of outbound transactions in the KSA remittance industry, market segmentation by bank and non bank channels, modes of delivery, macroeconomic factors affecting the industry and major flow corridors. The report also covers the market shares and remittance income of major banks and MTOs in the KSA engaged in providing money transfer services in the country.

KSA Remittance Market
Outbound Remittance market in the KSA, driven by the expatriate laborers present in the country, was noted to have a transaction volume of USD ~ million in 2008. Global economic recession greatly affected the outbound remittances from the KSA, which increased by 22.6% to USD ~ million in 2009. In 2010, outbound remittances from the KSA grew at a mere rate, as money sent by Saudis to support the members of their families in other countries saw a sharp decline of 16.9%. In 2013, remittance outflow from the KSA picked up pace by increasing to USD ~ million. The annual increase in outflow in 2013 was a result of large sums of money transferred by the expatriate population in Saudi Arabia to their home countries, as fear of deportation and discriminative laws against migrants pushed them to move all of their earned money out of the country.

India has been the largest receiver of the KSA’s foreign remittances, receiving USD ~ million in 2012, which grew from USD ~ million in 2010, at a CAGR of 22.9% during 2010-2012. Robust oil prices and vivacious economic activity in Saudi Arabia has resulted in a surge in urban development, which consecutively, has amplified the demand for foreign labor from a number of countries including India. Egypt attained the second rank remittances receiving corridors from the KSA during the period 2010-2012. The remittances grew at 37.8% CAGR during 2010-2012. The outbound remittances from Saudi Arabia to Egypt has grown from USD ~ million in 2010 to USD ~ million in 2012, thus witnessing a remarkable growth of ~% during the period. Pakistan, from where a large proportion of unskilled workers migrate into the KSA, was the third largest beneficiary of remittance receiving country from the KSA, accounting for approximately 10.1% of the total outbound remittances from the kingdom in 2012. The remittance amount received by Pakistan increased at a CAGR of ~% during 2010-2012, surging from USD ~ million in 2010 to USD ~ million in 2012.

Out of the total amount transacted in the country, Tahweel Al Rajhi was involved in transfer of approximately USD ~ million in 2013. It generated a revenue income of approximately USD ~ million by being engaged in ~ million remittance transactions in 2013. Enjaz was ranked second according to the total amount remitted in the KSA and had an approximate share of ~ % in 2013. The bank registered a remittance income of approximately USD ~ million in 2013. Enjaz conducted approximately ~ million remittance transactions with outbound remittances being valued at USD ~ million in the KSA in 2013, making it one of the most widely used agent for money transfer.

The KSA is expected to generate outbound remittance transaction volume of USD ~ million by 2018 as compared to USD ~ million in 2013, thus showcasing a CAGR of 5.4% during 2013-2018.  With opening of various MTOs and banks providing remittance services, the share of formal channels to send money would increase, bringing down the use of informal methods of Hawala. Banks will continue to be the favored platform for sending remittances by the expatriate community in the KSA, contributing more than ~ % to the total flows of remittance in the coming years.

Key Topics Covered in the Report:
·         The market size of the KSA International Outbound Remittance Market.
·         Market segmentation of the KSA International Outbound Remittance Market on the basis of Bank and Non-Bank Channel, Major Flow Corridors, Modes of Delivery and remittances conducted by Saudis and Non-Saudis.
·         Migrants in the KSA by Countries
·         Occupational Structure of Migrants
·         Drivers of the KSA Remittance Market
·         Products and Services provided by leading banks and MTOs in the KSA.
·         Competitive landscape of the major banks and MTOs operating in the KSA remittance market.
·         Macroeconomic factors affecting the transaction volume in the KSA remittance market.
·         Future outlook and projections of the KSA International Outbound Remittance Market, on the basis of transaction volume during 2014-2018.  


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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Global Food and Beverages Consumer Packaging Market Size and Future Trends - Research Report

·         Global food and Beverage Consumer Packaging Market is expected to reach USD 380 billion by 2018.
·         Future Growth of Consumer Packaging Market for Food and Beverage is expected to be favorable on account of growing demand for packed food and beverages such as bottled water and alcoholic drinks in the world.
·         The market leader, Tetra Laval is expected to maintain focus on emerging markets including BRICS. Additionally, the company will also pay attention to environmental impact of packaging without compromising with the packaging ability to protect the product.

Ken Research announced its latest publication on “Global Food and Beverage Consumer Packaging Market Outlook to 2018” which provides comprehensive analysis of the packaging market for food and beverages in the world. The report covers various aspects such as market size of global packaging industry, global consumer packaging market, food and beverage consumer packaging market. Additionally the report includes segmentation on the basis of materials (Rigid Plastic, Metal, Paper & Board, Flexible, Glass and Others) and geography (Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, Africa & the Middle East and South & Central America) for food and beverage consumer packaging market. The report is useful for packaging manufacturers, food and beverage manufacturers and new players venturing in the market.

Global food and beverage consumer packaging market
The availability of packaged food and beverage in the world has expanded with the growing popularity of different types of packaging. Although, the market for food and beverage packaging is a traditional market, the importance of packaging has increased along with the rapid adoption of technology and changing lifestyle of the masses. The global food and beverage consumer packaging market has witnessed a growth in recent years on account of rising awareness level, growing middle class income groups, easy availability of packaged products in remote areas and rising food safety concerns. The market has surged majorly due to growth in the consumption of ambient food products (pasta & noodles, meat & meat products, sauces, dressings & condiments and fruit & vegetables) and alcohol (beer, wine and other alcohol).

Global food and beverage consumer packaging market is comprised of large companies such as Amcor, Tetra Laval, Reynolds Corporation and Ball Corporation which are offering extensive range of packaging solutions having their focus on 3A’s (affordability, availability and attractiveness) and 1S (sustainability). The global food and beverage consumer packaging market grew at a CAGR of 2.5% over a period of 2008-2013.

According to the research report, the global food and beverage consumer packaging market is expected to grow at a moderate CAGR of 3.1% and amount to USD 380 billion by 2018. Rigid plastic segment is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% during the period 2013-2018. Paper & board is expected to contribute around 19% to the total revenue of global food and beverage consumer packaging market in 2018. Over the years, majority of the demand for packaging was witnessed from the Asian region. It is anticipated that Asia-Pacific region will grow at a CAGR of 5% during the period from 2013-2018. The market in Europe and North America however are expected to maintain a moderate growth in the next five years.

“Rising disposable incomes, increasing world population and demand for beverage and packaged food in the emerging markets such as BRICS nations will provide support to the market revenue. However, future challenges such as climate change, rising raw-material prices and rapid change in consumer behavior are likely to affect the market growth in the coming years”, according to the Research Associate, Ken Research.

Key Topics Covered in the Report:
Food and Beverage Consumer Packaging Market
-          Market Size by Revenue
-          Market Segmentation by
o   Product (Food and Beverage)
o   Application ( for Food and Beverage)
o   Materials (Rigid Plastic, Metal, Paper & Board, Flexible, Glass and Others)
o   Geography (Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, Africa & the Middle East and South & Central America)
-          Trends and Developments
-          SWOT
-          Competitive Analysis and Market Share, 2011-2013
-          Company Profiles
-          Growth Drivers
-          Future Outlook
-          Macro Economic Parameters

Key Products Mentioned in the Report
Food and Beverage Rigid Plastic Packaging
Food and Beverage Metal Packaging
Food and Beverage Paper & Board Packaging
Food and Beverage Flexible (Plastic) Packaging
Food and Beverage Glass Packaging
Food and Beverage Others Packaging

Companies Covered in the Report
Tetra Laval
Reynolds Corporation
Amcor
Ball Corporation
Crown Holding
Owens-Illinois
Rexam (Beverage can sale)
Saint Gobain
Ardagh Group
BillerudKorsnas


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Friday, August 22, 2014

India Plastic Pipes, PVC Pipes Fitting and CPVC Pipes Market Production and Growth Drivers - Research Report

India PVC Pipes and Fittings Industry Outlook to 2019 - Expanding Irrigated Area and Housing Sector to Stimulate Growth provides a comprehensive analysis of the market size of the PVC Pipes and Fittings Industry in India by revenue, production capacity and production volume. Industry has been segmented on the basis of types of PVC pipes and fittings (RPVC, PVC and CPVC pipes and fittings), by regions, by applications of PVC pipes and fittings and by organized and unorganized market. The report also entails the market share and company profiles of the major players in the India PVC Pipes and Fittings Industry. An analysis of the future of PVC Pipes and Fittings market in India is provided on the basis of revenue and production capacity over next five years.

India PVC Pipes and Fittings Industry
PVC pipes and fittings market in India has grown at a CAGR of 12.5% during the period from FY’2009-FY’2014. In the past few years, government of India has initiated many new projects and investments in the irrigation sector. The focus of the government is on rural water management, which will be fulfilled only when there will be proper infrastructure for the transportation of water to the end-user. This factor will remain as one of the major drivers for the growth of PVC pipe industry in the country along with the expansion of housing sector and increasing demand for oil and gas transportation.

PVC pipes and fittings industry in India is segmented into rigid PVC, flexible PVC and chlorinated PVC pipes and fittings. Production capacity for chlorinated PVC pipes and fittings have grown at a stupendous CAGR of 30.1% during the period FY’2009-FY’2014 and are further expected to grow at a CAGR of 32.1% during FY’2014-FY’2019. Although, CPVC pipes and fittings contributed just ~% to the overall production capacity in FY’2014, it is the fastest growing segment of the PVC pipes and fittings industry in India. Irrigation and water supply together accounted for more than 70% of the market revenue in FY’2014.  
Finolex Industries Limited dominated the market with a share of ~% as observed in FY’2014 followed by Supreme Industries with ~% share, Jain Irrigation and Astral Polytechnik with ~% shares, respectively. In terms of revenue, the top 4 players accounted for more than 40% of the domestic market revenue in FY’2013.

The PVC pipes and fittings market in India is projected to register strong growth over the period FY’2015-FY’2019. It is projected to grow at a double digit growth over the period FY’2014-FY’2019 and is expected to reach INR 391 billion in FY’2019 as compared to INR ~ million in FY’2014.


Key Topics Covered in the Report
·         The market size of the India PVC Pipes and Fittings Industry on the basis of Revenue, FY’2009-FY’2014
·         The market size of the India PVC Pipes and Fittings Industry on the basis of Production Capacity, FY’2009-FY’2014
·         The market size of the India PVC Pipes and Fittings Industry on the basis of Production Volume, FY’2009-FY’2014
·         Market segmentation of India PVC Pipes and Fittings Industry by RPVC, PVC and CPVC pipes and fittings, FY’2009-FY’2014
·         Market segmentation of India PVC Pipes and Fittings Industry by Applications of PVC pipes and fittings, FY’2009-FY’2014
·         Market segmentation of India PVC Pipes and Fittings Industry by Regions, FY’2009-FY’2014
·         Market segmentation of India PVC Pipes and Fittings Industry by Organizational Structure, FY’2014
·         Import and Export trends of PVC pipes and fittings in India
·         Trends and Developments in India PVC pipes and fittings market
·         Growth Drivers for the India PVC pipes and fittings Industry
·         Recent Industry Activities in India PVC pipes and fittings Industry
·         Market Share of Major Players in India PVC pipes and fittings Industry, FY’2014
·         Company profiles of major players in the India PVC pipes and fittings Industry
·         Future outlook and projections on the basis of revenue and production capacity in India PVC pipes and fittings Industry, FY’2015-FY’2019




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