The Global Petrochemical Industry
AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PRESENTING THE MAIN FINDINGS OF THE STUDY
A REPORT FORMATTED IN SLIDES, OPERATIONAL AND SYNTHETIC
THE STUDY OF THE GLOBAL MARKET AND THE ACTIVITY OF THE LEADERS
DETAILED ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MAJOR LISTED GROUPS
RANKINGS AND POSITIONING OF THE SECTOR'S LEADERS
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MARKET ANALYSIS IN THE LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 CRISIS
In addition to a comprehensive view of the sector's environment and demand (macroeconomic factors, changes brought about by digital transformation and ecological transition, etc.), the study provides our exclusive analysis of the past evolution of the global petrochemical industry and its prospects. In particular, it outlines the impact of the health crisis and the lessons to be learned from this situation.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANIES DEVELOPMENT AXES
Vertical integration, increased production capacity, development of more advanced and innovative products, but also greening of industry's supply with "sustainable" plastics: the report details the growth levers prioritised by the world leaders in the petrochemical industry, after analysing their main strengths and weaknesses.
EXPLANATION OF THE CHANGES IN THE COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
This report also provides an individualised and aggregated financial analysis of the operators' financial performance. In particular, it deciphers the evolution of sales and operating profit rate for the analysed companies.
Detailed plan
THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This ten-page summary draws the reader's attention to the key elements of the study.
THE SUMMARY AND KEY PAGES OF THE REPORT
The summary provides all the elements needed to understand the major trends in the sector and foreseeable developments, drawing on analyses of the market outlook and the strategies of the companies.
FRAMING AND ENVIRONMENT
THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE SECTOR
Key figures and trends in the sector
The petrochemical industry value chain
Petrochemical products
Plastics
The main outlets
Geographical distribution of production
THE SECTORAL ENVIRONMENT
Overview (PESTEL analysis)
The petrochemical demand's sensitivity to GDP
The changes in demand from customer markets
The impact of the Covid-19 crisis on construction and automotive industries
Demographic change, urbanisation and growth of the middle class
Technological breakthroughs enabling petrochemicals to penetrate new markets
The rise of plastics in the automotive industry
Environmental pressure on chemistry
THE MARKET AND THE ACTIVITY OF THE LEADERS
THE GLOBAL PETROCHEMICAL MARKET
Demand for petrochemicals: world and region, focus on the impacts of the current crisis
Supply: plastics production, yields per feedstock, input and polymer production capacities
Prices: oil and gas prices, prices of petrochemicals, evolution of price competitiveness
External trade
ACTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE OF LEADERS
Cumulative sales of the leaders (2014-2019)
Positioning by average growth rate
The aggregate operating profit rate of the leaders
Ranking by EBIT rate
Individualised activity and performance
COMPETITION AND LEADERS' STRATEGIES
THE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
Overview (Porter's forces)
Intra-sectoral competition
The bargaining power of suppliers
The threat of new entrants
The influence of public authorities
LEADERS' STRATEGIES
Overview of the development axes
Vertical integration (upstream and downstream)
Increased production capacity, particularly in the US Gulf Coast
Innovation
Mergers and acquisitions
"Sustainable" plastic
With examples, tables and case studies (Ineos, ExxonMobil)
THE FORCES AT WORK
The ranking of 10 global petrochemical industry leaders analysed in the report
Key performance indicators of the 10 leaders (sales growth and EBIT rate)
SWOT analysis of the 10 companies
The identity cards of the 10 leaders
Companies covered
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