DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Methanol Industry in South America - Forecast, Size, Growth, Opportunities, and Trends 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.
Methanol industry in South America has been growing at a stable rate and is dominated by Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. Brazil accounts for over 55% of the methanol demand in the region, while Mexico follows in second place, accounting for nearly 30% of the South American methanol demand in 2016. Argentina accounts for almost 20% of the South American methanol demand. While methanol production witnessed negative growth from 2010 onwards, but production has stabilized somewhat since then. Formaldehyde is the leading downstream derivative segment for methanol demand in South America in 2016, followed by MTBE and acetic acid.
In Southern American, the rapid development of chemical, agricultural, construction and automobile industries, along with the increased usage of the chemical in various end-use segments including alternative fuels, acetic acid, pharmaceuticals, and fuel cells among others is encouraging the growth of the methanol industry in the region.
The report covers the following:
- An overview of the global methanol industry that includes industry statistics, a regional segmentation, demand and production statistics, methanol demand by region, and demand of methanol by various end use sectors.
- The methanol market in South America is analyzed through an industry profile, demand and production statistics, demand of methanol by end use sectors and by countries, impacts on the industry including industry growth drivers and challenges facing the market, along with an analysis of the competition in the industry.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Executive Summary
2. Global Methanol Industry
3. Methanol Industry in South America
4. Impacts on the South American Methanol Industry
5. Competition in the South American Methanol Industry
6. Methanol Industry in Argentina
7. Methanol Industry in Brazil
8. Methanol Industry in Mexico
9. Major Industry Players
10. Glossary
11. Research Methodology
Companies Mentioned
- BASF SE
- BP Plc
- Eastman Chemical Company
- Linde AG
- LyondellBasell Industries
- Petroleos Mexicanos
- Praxair Inc
- Repsol SA
- Royal Dutch Shell Plc
- Total SA
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