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Examine the Demand & Market Consumption Trends for the Chinese Steel and Steel Products Industry

Posted on: Friday, 15 December 2006, 00:00 CST

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47056) has announced the addition of Chinese Markets for Steel and Steel Products 2006 to their offering.

China's demand for steel and steel products has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow. This new study examines China's economic trends, investment environment, industry development, supply and demand, industry capacity, industry structure, marketing channels and major industry participants. Historical data (1995, 2000 and 2005) and long-term forecasts through 2010 and 2015 are presented. Major producers in China are profiled.

Report Scope and Methodology

This report examines China's macroeconomic trends, investment environment, steel industry structure and capacity, production and demand, market consumption trends, distribution channels and principal industry participants. Long-term forecasts for steel production and demand are included. The report contains 38 tables and charts. Key producers are profiled. Top Chinese steel producers are listed in the producer directory section.

Most primary and secondary research was done in China in order to access up-to-date government regulations, market information and industry data. Data were collected from the Chinese government publications, Chinese language newspapers and magazines, Chinese steel associations including Chinese steel associations, local governments' light industry bureaus, steel industry publications, and our in-house databases. Interviews were conducted with Chinese industry experts, university professors, and steel producers in China. Historical data includes 1995, 2000 and 2005. Longterm development trends are projected to the years 2010 and 2015. Economic models and quantitative methods are applied in this report to project market demand and industry trends. Metric system is used and values are presented in either yuan (RMB, current price) and/or US dollars. Exchange rate for 2005 is based on the annual average rate (8.3 yuan per US dollar). The word "demand" is used interchangeably with "consumption". Totals may not add due to rounding.

Topics Covered

I. INTRODUCTION II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT III. STEEL INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS IV. STEEL PRODUCTION AND DEMAND V. STEEL CONSUMPTION BY MARKET VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES VII. STEEL PRODUCER DIRECTORY

LIST OF TABLES LIST OF CHARTS

Summary

China has experienced over two decades of high economic growth, which has been stimulated by the consecutive increases of industrial output, consumer consumption and capital investment. China's GDP has been growing at 9.8% per annum. National industry output has been advancing at 15% annually and will continue to sustain a strong growth into the next decade. The fast-growing middle class is creating an enormous consumer society. As the fastest-growing economy in the world, the emerging market has attracted the attention of investors and corporations around the world for the last two decades. To deepen the reform of state-owned enterprises is a long-term task and needs great efforts. The reform of state-owned economy has witnessed rapid changes in both economic and social aspects.

The introduction of foreign advanced technology and capitals will continue to be favored by the Chinese government and business community. New ways will be adopted to utilize foreign investment, including mergers, acquisition, and investment funds and securities investment. China will continue to improve its investment environment in the areas of legal system, intellectual property protection, foreign trade and investment regulation, infrastructure and financial system. China is the second largest foreign investment recipient after the United States in the world today. Given its vast market, the country provides tremendous opportunities for investment and trade both for the present and future.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47056

Source: Business Wire

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