Thursday, September 11, 2014

China International and Domestic Money Transfer Market Size and Future Outlook

  •         The China domestic money transfer market would grow at a CAGR of nearly 7.4% during the period 2013-2018.
  •          Internet would revolutionize the remittance market both domestically and internationally. The online transfer services which till now have not been accepted by the people because of the security issues will be the most important growth driver for the domestic money transfer market in china
  •         Alipay, Lakala, Union Pay, Tenpay are some of the leading players in the Mobile Payment Industry in China.

Ken Research announced its latest publication on “China Money Remittance and Payments Market Outlook to 2018” provides a comprehensive analysis of the domestic and international money transfer, bill payment and mobile payment market in China. The report covers various aspects such as market size of money transfer market in terms of inflow of money from different countries and inter provincially. The market has been segmented on the basis of different payment channels such as formal and informal channel and the major flow corridors internationally and domestically as well. Market size of mobile payment market and the bill payment market has also been defined on the basis of transaction volume. The mobile payment market has been segmented on the basis of different channels of payment such as SMS Payment, Proximity Payment and mobile web payment as well as on the basis of different types of transactions (Consumer and enterprise). 

China Money Transfer Market
Furthermore, the bill payment market has been segmented on the basis of different payment channels such as offline payment, online payment, mobile payment and payment through prepaid cards. The market size for third party bill payment has been defined on the basis of transaction volume with the segmentation by different types of bills paid such as utility bills, airline tickets, online shopping, online funds and others. 
China has one of the largest domestic migrant workers in the world. The number of domestic migrant workers in the country is increasing at a steady rate from the past few years. The number of domestic migrant workers has gone up from 229.8 million in 2009. The internal migration in China has been on a rise in the past few years justified by the increasing number of domestic migrants in the country. China underwent massive internal migration to the coastal areas of Guangdong, Zhejiang, Shanghai and Jiangsu mainly because of the demand for low cost laborers.

The bill payment market in China has grown at a CAGR of nearly 54.1% during 2009-2013. One of the major factors supporting the growth is the development of online payment channel in the country. There are broadly four different bill payment channels available, such as offline payment, online payment, mobile payment and prepaid cards & others. The preference of payment Channels is mostly based on the convenience and the resources available with the buyer. The online payment channel has been gaining a lot of popularity amongst the population of China as the internet penetration rate has been on rise in the country. Some of the major companies providing the bill payment services in China are Alipay, Tenpay, ChinaPay, 99bill.com, Yeepay and others.

The transfer of funds through the online mode has gained immense popularity in China. The major banks in China have been investing on the online portal development in order to cater to the growing demand of online money transfer. Online money transfer has grown at a rapid rate in the recent years, mainly because of a high internet penetration rate in the country and a lower transaction cost than the branch transfers where people have to physically be present.

 “The rising migrations both domestically and internationally, boom in mobile internet users and employment of  effective and efficient policies by the government of China , would lead to the overall development of money transfer and payment industry in the future”, according to the Research Associate, Ken Research.

Key Topics Covered in the Report:
China International Money Transfer Market
-          Market Size by Inflow and Outflow of Money
-          International and Domestic Market Value Chain
-          Market Segmentation by
o   Different Types of Payment Channels Available
o   Flow of Money from Different Corridors
-          Government Regulations
-          Trends and Development
-          Competition and Market Share of Major Formal Channels
-          Future Outlook
China Domestic Money Transfer Market
-          Market Size by Inflow of Money
-          Market Segmentation by
o   Different Types of Payment Channels Available
o   Formal Channel Segmentation by Different Payment Channels Available
o   Formal Channel Segmentation by Different Services Available
o   Interprovincial Flow of Money
-          Trends and Development
-          Challenges and Growth Drivers
-          Competitive Landscape of Major Commercial Banks
-          Future Outlook
China Bill Payment Market
-          Market Size by Transaction volume
-          Market Segmentation by
o   Different payment Channels
o   Different Payment Sources
-          Future Outlook
China Third Party Bill Payment Market
-          Market Size by Transaction Volume
-          Market Segmentation by
o   Different Types of Bills Paid
-          Government Regulations
-          Strategic Partnerships and Development
-          Competitive Landscape and Market Shares of Major Companies
-          Future Outlook
China Mobile Payment Market
-          Market Size by Transaction Volume
-          Mobile Payment Value Chain
-          International and Domestic Market Value Chain
-          Market Segmentation by
o   Different Channels Available
o   Different Types of Transactions
-          Joint Ventures and Partnerships
-          Trends and Development
-          Competition and Market Share of Third Party Mobile Payment Providers
-          Future Outlook
China Diaspora
China Macroeconomic parameters
Companies/ Banks Covered in the Report
Alipay
Tenpay
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Bank of China
Bank of Communications
Postal Savings Bank of China


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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Industry Trends and developments and SWOT analysis in Middle East naphtha market

·         It is predicted that naphtha production from the refineries in the top 5 Middle East countries will grow at a gigantic CAGR of 16.7% during 2014-2018.
·         The total naphtha consumption is forecasted to mount at CAGR of 7.6% during the period 2013-2018.
·         Future Growth of Middle East Naphtha Market is expected to be led by UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Ken Research announced its latest publication on “Middle East Naphtha Market Outlook to 2018” which provides a comprehensive analysis of naphtha market in Middle East region and in leading countries. The report covers various aspects such as market size by naphtha production and naphtha consumption and market segmentation by production of naphtha from refineries and plants, consumption of naphtha by different sectors, by exports, imports and inland availability of naphtha and by geography.  The report also entails a detailed description on the recent trends and developments, pricing scenario and threats in the market and the competitive scenario of major players in the industry along with the market or production share of major companies in the Middle East naphtha market by each leading country. 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.

Middle East Naphtha Market
The potential factors affecting naphtha production and consumption in Middle East are crude oil production, prices and demand in refineries, petrochemicals and chemical industry followed by diversified product portfolio. Middle East Naphtha Market is led by the country Saudi Arabia, followed by the Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Egypt and other prime countries. The naphtha market in Middle East is highly concentrated and comprises of energy companies which operate and supervises refineries, petrochemical complexes and chemical plants utilizing naphtha. The naphtha production over the years had witnessed tremendous growth at a CAGR of 7.7% during the period 2007-2013. Naphtha consumption has steadily grown at a CAGR of 9.7% during the period 2007-2013.

According to the research report, naphtha production is anticipated to register a magnificent CAGR of 14.0% during the forecasted period 2013-2018 due to the upcoming petrochemical projects and expanding refining capacities.

“The Middle East countries are concentrating their efforts to produce more naphtha from the refineries and utilize it in the petrochemical complexes. These refineries are being built up with a unique trend of integration with the petrochemical complexes. The governments of Middle East countries have initiated to expand refining distillation capacities to consecutively increase naphtha production. The region is in view of diversifying its product portfolio which is feasible with increased utilization of naphtha. Hence, Middle East naphtha market is predicted to pace up in the forthcoming years.” - According to the Research Analyst, Ken Research.

Key Topics Covered in the Report:
Middle East Naphtha Market
-          Market Size by naphtha production and naphtha consumption
-          Market Segmentation by
o   Production from refineries & plants
o   Exports, Imports and Inland Availability
o   Geography
-          Trends and Development, Pricing scenario, Threats
-          SWOT Analysis
-          Competition and Market or Production Share of each Leading Country
-          Future Outlook & Projections
-          Macro Economic Parameters

Key Findings from the Report
-          Saudi Arabia, the leading country in Middle East is anticipated to lose its top most position to UAE
-          Qatar is coming up with unique large scale commercial projects utilizing GTL and CTL techniques
-          The refining capacity of Middle East region will expand at a CAGR of 7.9% during the period 2013-2018


Companies Covered in the Report
Saudi Aramco
Petro Rabigh
Total
Shell Saudi Arabia Refining Ltd
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) and its subsidiaries
Petrochemical Industries Company
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
TAKREER
Qatar Petroleum
Egyptian Refining Company (ERC)
Alexandria National Refining & Petrochemicals Company (ANPRC)


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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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