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Published: September 2008
South African
Engineering Plastics Market
Chemicals Materials Food (CMF)
M27A - 39
Content
� Background to Study Slide 3
� Research Aims and Objectives Slide 4
� Scope of Research Slide 5
� Methodology followed Slide 6
� Respondent Scope Slide 7
� Research Deliverables Slide 8
� Benefits of Research Slide 11
� Frost & Sullivan Company Information and Contacts Slide 12
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Background to Study
• South Africa has a well-developed supply of
engineering plastics. The engineering
plastics market is highly fragmented with
multinational manufacturers operating
primarily in each of the individual
segments. Competition amongst suppliers
of engineering plastics is increasing.
• Although the size of the South African
market is relatively small the opportunities
that exist for end-users of these products
are extensive. Growth in the South African
engineering plastics markets is expected in
the automotive, construction and mining
industries.
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Research Aims & Objectives
To analyse and provide revenue forecasts for the various product segments of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyamide (PA), polycarbonate (PC), polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and polyoxymethylate (POM) and determine the competitive structure.
To provide a comprehensive analysis of the South African market for engineering plastics.
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To analyse and provide insight into the market dynamics and challenges faced by suppliers. To provide insight into the distribution structure for engineering plastics.
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To analyse the end user markets and identify opportunities that exist across product segments in South Africa.
To provide strategic recommendations and conclusions for manufacturers to evaluate specific opportunities.5
PROJECT AIM:
To analyse the South African
engineering plastics market,
determine the market structure,
evaluate opportunities for
engineering plastics suppliers
and provide strategic
recommendations and
conclusions.
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Scope of Research
• For the purposes of this research the market is segmented by product type and analysed
by key end-user industry.
A. PRODUCT SEGMENT
1. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
2. Polyamide (PA)
3. Polycarbonate (PC)
4. Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)
5. Polyoxymethylate (POM)
B. END-USER SEGMENT
1. Automotive
2. Electrical
3. Industrial
4. Consumer
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Research Methodology
Frost & Sullivan’s
Market Engineering Research Methodology
• The research methodology contained within
this project combines primary and secondary
research to provide a holistic analysis into the
South African engineering plastics market.
• This study is primarily based on the results of
in-depth primary research. Interviews were
conducted with technical staff, sales, business
development and marketing managers in
South Africa.
• This research study includes an analysis and
forecasts of market trends from 2004 to
2014.
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Respondent Scope
This project was carried out using primary research (telephonic or face-to-face interviews) and secondary (published and online material) as the principle methods of data gathering. The focus of the interviews for this project were primarily the respondent types outlined in the figure below.
Automotive, Electrical, Industrial
Marketing Managers, Portfolio Managers, Product Managers, Sales Managers
Industry Associations
CONTACT
Industry Dynamics, Market ParticipantsAssociations/ Other
End-users
Market Participants
ORGANISATION TYPE
Supplier services and service levels product and supplier attributes, procurement arrangements, future opportunities, recommendations
Purchasing trends, purchasing drivers, supply chain structure, pricing issues, end-users
TYPE OF INFORMATION REQUIRED
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Market Challenges
• Global increase in oil prices
• Current economic situation slowing down
• Engineering plastics suppliers finding it difficult to remain cost competitive
• Low barriers to entry
• Intensified industry competition
Research Deliverables
Market Drivers Market Restraints
Increasing cost of raw materials
Sustained growth in key end-user industries
Availability of low cost finished products reduces demand
Engineering plastics offer an alternative to conventional materials
Demand for specialised product solutions in key end-user industries
Encroachment of commodity plastics
Lack of awareness of standard engineering plastics amongst customers
Cost reduction strategies in the automotive sector
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Research Deliverables
Contents include:
1. Total engineering plastics market:
• Market Challenges, drivers
restraints
• Units shipments and revenue
growth forecasts
• End-user Analysis
• Competitive Structure
2. Individual product segments:
• Market Engineering Measurements
• Units shipments and revenue
growth forecasts
• End-user Analysis
• Competitor Analysis
Total Engineering Plastics Market: Unit Shipment
Revenue Forecasts (South Africa) 2004-2014
Total Engineering Plastics Market: Demand
per Application Analysis, South Africa (2008)
40%
15%14%
17%
14%
40000.0
42500.0
45000.0
47500.0
50000.0
52500.0
55000.0
57500.0
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Years
Units Shipments (Tonnes)
70.0
95.0
120.0
145.0
170.0
195.0
Revenue ($ Millions)
Units Shipments (Tonnes) Revenues ($ Millions)
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Provides insight into the
engineering plastics industry
Research
Benefits
Provides forecasts for
individual product
segments
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Benefits of Research
Provides an analysis of the
challenges facing suppliers
of engineering plasticsIdentifies strategic
options available
engineering plastics
suppliers
Key market drivers,
restraints affecting
industry participants
Identifies distribution
channels of engineering
plastics suppliers
Identifies opportunities
for suppliers of
engineering plastics
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Frost & Sullivan Contacts
Phil Howarth
Operations Director
Frost & Sullivan
+27 21 680 3269
Mani James
Programme Manager
Chemicals Materials and Food (CMF)
+27 21 680 3276
Kate Howarth
Sales Director
Frost & Sullivan
+27 21 680 3261
Guillaume de Bassompierre
Sales Representative
+27 21 680 3286
