In this period of rapid change and development, an understanding and knowledge of who are the leading players in the market and their likely strategy is essential for anyone considering an investment in China or seeking to understand the market there. This report from AMI provides reliable and thoroughly researched data on 50 of China’s largest masterbatch producers, selected on their total polymer throughput at all their masterbatch plants in Mainland China, including Hong Kong and Macau.

• Corporate details: Head office address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web addresses.
• Ownership details: Name of the ultimate holding company or whether or not publicly or privately held.
• Map: Shows location of plants across China.
• Background: A detailed review of the company’s development to date in masterbatch production, including recent corporate changes and investments.
• Estimated masterbatch sales: Estimated value of masterbatch sales based on the production by the company over the period 2005-2008.
• Product line: Details the main types of masterbatch product manufactured and markets served.
• Masterbatch production 2008: Details the production of masterbatch for black, white, colour or additive types for the company (all plants).
• Manufacturing capabilities: Details on the number and type of compounding equipment used.
• Non-Chinese operations: Indications on whether or not the company has operations outside of China.
• Key personnel: Up to four contact names are given (where known).

In addition this report provides an overview of the trends and developments in the Chinese masterbatch industry.