March 1999
This report analyzes all the factors affecting supply and demand for surfactant intermediates and surfactants both on a regional basis, and for individual countries. It quantifies surfactant consumption by country, by type and by end use for 1992, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2005, 2010. An analysis of economic development and other factors affecting market growth in the Asia/Pacific region
is provided as a context for industry -- and country -- specific discussions and conclusions.