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Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Polyols Markets

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[Report Title]: Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Polyols Markets</a></p></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="middle" height="20"><p>[Keywords]: Polyols</p></td> </tr> <tr><td height="20" colspan="2"><p>[Date]: February 2007</p></td></tr> <tr><td height="20" colspan="2"><p>[Delivery]: EMAIL electronic version</p></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="middle" height="20"><p>[Price]:<font color="#FF0000">EMAIL electronic version: $ 6,000 USD</font></p></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="middle" height="20"><p><font color="#FF0000">[Telephone Order]:<strong>0592-5337135/5337136</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="/order.asp?pageno=387" target="_blank" class="M"><img src="/images/dg.gif" width="15" height="15" border="0" /> <strong><u>Online Order</u></strong></a></font></p></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="20" align="center" valign="middle"><p><font color="#FF0000">[Report Contents]</font></a></p></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="middle"><p><br /> <font color="#000000"><P><STRONG>C h a p t e r 1</STRONG><BR>Executive Summary<BR>Market Overview 1-1<BR>Introduction to the U.S. Polyols Market 1-1<BR>Summary of Major Findings 1-2<BR>Market Growth and Opportunities 1-2<BR>Key Industry Challenges 1-2<BR>Examples of Market Drivers 1-2<BR>Examples of Market Restraints 1-2<BR>Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Xylitol Market 1-3<BR>Examples of Market Drivers 1-3<BR>Examples of Market Restraints 1-3<BR>Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Sorbitol Market 1-3<BR>Examples of Market Drivers 1-3<BR>Examples of Market Restraints 1-3<BR>Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Mannitol Market 1-3<BR>Examples of Market Drivers 1-4<BR>Examples of Market Restraints 1-4<BR>Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Erythritol Market 1-4<BR>Examples of Market Drivers 1-4<BR>Examples of Market Restraints 1-4<BR>Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Maltitol Market 1-4<BR>Examples of Market Drivers 1-5<BR>Examples of Market Restraints 1-5<BR>Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Isomalt Market 1-5<BR>Examples of Market Drivers 1-5<BR>Examples of Market Restraints 1-5<BR>Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Lactitol Market 1-5<BR>Examples of Market Drivers 1-6<BR>Examples of Market Restraints 1-6<BR>Total U.S. Polyols Markets: Competitive Analysis 1-6<BR>Distribution Structure 1-6<BR>Key End-User Groups 1-6<BR>Competitive Factors 1-6</P> <P><STRONG>C h a p t e r 2</STRONG><BR>Introduction to the Industry<BR>Market Overview and Definitions 2-1<BR>Market Overview 2-1<BR>Examples of Profiles of Key Suppliers 2-2<BR>Cargill, Inc. 2-2<BR>Corporate Headquarters 2-2<BR>Company Overview 2-2<BR>Sweeteners and Polyols Product Portfolio 2-3<BR>Key Financial Information 2-3<BR>Other News and Developments 2-3<BR>Archer Daniels Midland Co. Ltd 2-3<BR>Corporate Headquarters 2-3<BR>Company Overview 2-4<BR>Company History and Current Activities 2-4<BR>Key Financial Information 2-4<BR>Products 2-5<BR>Activity in the Polyols Market 2-5<BR>Examples of Industry Activity 2-5<BR>Other News and Developments 2-6<BR>SPI Polyols, Inc. 2-6<BR>Corporate Headquarters 2-6<BR>Company Overview 2-6<BR>Product Range 2-7<BR>Application Base 2-7<BR>News and Developments 2-7<BR>Roquette Frres 2-8<BR>Corporate Headquarters 2-8<BR>United States Headquarters 2-8<BR>Company Overview 2-8<BR>Key Financial Information 2-9<BR>Products 2-9<BR>News and Developments 2-9<BR>Purac 2-9<BR>Corporate Headquarters 2-9<BR>Company Overview 2-9<BR>Key Financial Information 2-10<BR>Products 2-10<BR>Examples of Industry Activity 2-10<BR>Danisco A/S 2-11<BR>Corporate Headquarters 2-11<BR>Company Overview 2-11<BR>Company History and Current Activities 2-11<BR>Key Financial Information 2-12<BR>Products 2-12<BR>Activity in Polyols Market 2-12<BR>Examples of Industry Activity 2-12<BR>Other News and Developments 2-13<BR>Industry Dynamics 2-13<BR>Industry Framework 2-13<BR>Examples of Technology and Product Developments 2-14<BR>Examples of Mergers and Acquisitions 2-14<BR>Examples of Joint Ventures and Alliances 2-14<BR>Legislation 2-15<BR>Legislation 2-15<BR>Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) 2-15<BR>Delaney Clause 2-15<BR>Adverse Reaction Monitoring System 2-15<BR>New Pre-market Approval 2-16<BR>Labeling Regulations 2-16</P> <P><STRONG>C h a p t e r 3</STRONG><BR>Industry Challenges and Strategic Recommendations<BR>Challenges Influencing the Total Polyols Market 3-1<BR>High Production Costs of Polyols and Increased Energy and Raw Material Costs 3-1<BR>Lack of Consumer Awareness 3-2<BR>Increasing Competition from Asian Manufacturers 3-2<BR>Strategic Recommendations and Evaluations 3-3<BR>Examples of Strategic Recommendations 3-3<BR>Strategies to Deal with Increasing Production, Energy and Raw Material Costs 3-3<BR>Research and Innovation 3-3<BR>Economies of Scope 3-3<BR>Distribution 3-3<BR>Production 3-3<BR>Marketing 3-4<BR>Research and Development 3-4<BR>Vertical Integration 3-4<BR>Strategies to Build Awareness 3-4<BR>Strategies to Counter Competition from Asian Manufacturers 3-5<BR>Shift Production Facilities 3-5<BR>Joint Ventures 3-5<BR>Shift Focus 3-5</P> <P><STRONG>C h a p t e r 4</STRONG><BR>Strategic Analysis of the Total U.S. Polyols Market<BR>Introduction to the Total Polyols Market 4-1<BR>Introduction 4-1<BR>Scope of Research 4-1<BR>Forecasts for the Total Polyols Market 4-2<BR>Market Drivers 4-2<BR>Health Benefits Offered by Polyols Drive Growth 4-3<BR>Low Caloric Content 4-3<BR>Dental Health 4-4<BR>Low-GI 4-4<BR>Physical and Chemical Properties of Polyols Encourage Growth 4-5<BR>Increased Demand for Natural Ingredients Encourages Use of Polyols 4-5<BR>Product Innovation and Differentiation Widen Application Base for Polyols 4-5<BR>Concerns over Safety of Artificial Sweeteners Spur Increased Demand for Polyols 4-6<BR>Changing Eating Habits Fuel Growth in Use of Polyols in Snacks 4-6<BR>Market Restraints 4-6<BR>Lower Level of Sweetness of Polyols Restricts Growth of Polyols Markets 4-7<BR>Confusion over Status of Polyols Curtails Market Growth 4-7<BR>Side Effects of Polyol Consumption Constrain Market 4-7<BR>Market Engineering Measurement Analysis 4-8<BR>Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts 4-8<BR>Pricing Analysis and Trends 4-10<BR>Trends by Application 4-11<BR>Competitive Analysis 4-11<BR>Competitive Structure 4-11<BR>Competitors 4-12<BR>Distribution Structure 4-12<BR>Key End-user Groups 4-12<BR>Competitive Factors 4-13<BR>Key Market Participants 4-13</P> <P><STRONG>C h a p t e r 5</STRONG><BR>Strategic Analysis of the Xylitol Market<BR>Market Overview 5-1<BR>Introduction 5-1<BR>Measurement Analysis 5-1<BR>Forecasts and Trends 5-2<BR>Market Drivers 5-2<BR>Positive Findings of Scientific Research Drive Growth of Xylitol 5-3<BR>Functional Properties Fuel Sales of Xylitol 5-3<BR>Sweetness and Calorific Benefits 5-3<BR>Non-cariogenic 5-4<BR>Safe for Diabetics 5-4<BR>Cooling and Flavor Enhancing Properties 5-4<BR>Bulking Properties 5-4<BR>Humectant 5-4<BR>Market Restraints 5-4<BR>Shortage of Raw Material Restricts Availability of Xylitol 5-5<BR>Relatively High Price of Xylitol Curtails Sales 5-5<BR>Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts 5-6<BR>Pricing Analysis and Trends 5-7<BR>Product and Application Analysis 5-9<BR>Product Analysis 5-10<BR>Application Analysis 5-10<BR>Confectionery 5-10<BR>Other Foods 5-10<BR>Oral Health 5-10<BR>Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, and Supplements 5-10<BR>Competitive Analysis 5-11<BR>Competitive Structure 5-11<BR>Market Share Analysis 5-12<BR>Porters Five Forces Analysis 5-13<BR>Rivalry Among Existing Firms: Medium-high 5-13<BR>Threat of New Entrants: Low 5-14<BR>Threat of Substitute Products: Low-medium 5-14<BR>Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Very-high 5-15<BR>Bargaining Power of Buyers: Low-medium 5-15</P> <P><STRONG>C h a p t e r 6</STRONG><BR>Strategic Analysis of the Sorbitol Market<BR>Market Overview 6-1<BR>Introduction 6-1<BR>Measurement Analysis 6-1<BR>Forecasts and Trends 6-3<BR>Market Drivers 6-3<BR>Well-established Functional Benefits of Sorbitol Sustain Sales 6-3<BR>Sweetening Properties 6-3<BR>Low Calorie Content 6-3<BR>Safe for Diabetics 6-3<BR>Bulking Agent 6-4<BR>Humectant, Anti-crystallizing, and Texturizing Properties 6-4<BR>Non-cariogenic 6-4<BR>Stable and Chemically Unreactive 6-4<BR>Synergistic Effects 6-4<BR>Market Restraints 6-5<BR>Concern over Possible Side Effects Creates Uncertainty in the Sorbitol Market 6-5<BR>Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts 6-5<BR>Pricing Analysis and Trends 6-7<BR>Product and Application Analysis 6-8<BR>Product Analysis 6-8<BR>Application Analysis 6-9<BR>Competitive Analysis 6-9<BR>Competitive Structure 6-9</P> <P><STRONG>C h a p t e r 7</STRONG><BR>Strategic Analysis of the Mannitol Market<BR>Market Overview 7-1<BR>Introduction 7-1<BR>Measurement Analysis 7-1<BR>Forecasts and Trends 7-2<BR>Market Drivers 7-2<BR>Increased Demand for Sugar-free Gum and Confectionery Spurs Sales of Mannitol 7-3<BR>Market Restraints 7-3<BR>Concern over Side Effects of Mannitol Curbs Sales 7-4<BR>Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts 7-4<BR>Pricing Analysis and Trends 7-5<BR>Product and Application Analysis 7-7<BR>Product Analysis 7-7<BR>Application Analysis 7-7<BR>Competitive Analysis 7-7<BR>Competitive Structure 7-7</P> <P><STRONG>C h a p t e r 8</STRONG><BR>Strategic Analysis of the Erythritol Market<BR>Market Overview 8-1<BR>Introduction 8-1<BR>Measurement Analysis 8-2<BR>Forecasts and Trends 8-3<BR>Market Drivers 8-3<BR>Unique Benefits of Erythritol Spur Sales 8-3<BR>Sweetness and Taste Profile 8-3<BR>Low Caloric Content 8-3<BR>Non-hygroscopic 8-3<BR>High Digestive Tolerance 8-4<BR>Safe for Diabetics 8-4<BR>Market Restraints 8-4<BR>High Price of Erythritol Restricts Sales 8-4<BR>Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts 8-5<BR>Pricing Analysis and Trends 8-6<BR>Product and Application Analysis 8-7<BR>Product Analysis 8-7<BR>Application Analysis 8-7<BR>Competitive Analysis 8-8<BR>Competitive Structure 8-8<BR>Market Share Analysis 8-9</P> <P><STRONG>C h a p t e r 9</STRONG><BR>Strategic Analysis of the Maltitol Market<BR>Market Overview 9-1<BR>Introduction 9-1<BR>Measurement Analysis 9-1<BR>Forecasts and Trends 9-3<BR>Market Drivers 9-3<BR>Growth in Sugar-free Chocolate and Candy Drives Growth of Maltitol Sales 9-3<BR>Organoleptic Characteristics 9-3<BR>Sweetness Profile and Caloric Content 9-4<BR>Low Hygroscopicity 9-4<BR>Innovation and Research Widen Application Base for Maltitol in Chocolate and Ice Cream 9-4<BR>Market Restraints 9-4<BR>Patents on Crystalline Product Restrict Sales of Maltitol 9-5<BR>Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts 9-5<BR>Pricing Analysis and Trends 9-6<BR>Product and Application Analysis 9-8<BR>Product Analysis 9-8<BR>Application Analysis 9-8<BR>Competitive Analysis 9-8<BR>Competitive Structure 9-8<BR>Market Share Analysis 9-9</P> <P><STRONG>C h a p t e r 1 0</STRONG><BR>Strategic Analysis of the Isomalt Market<BR>Market Overview 10-1<BR>Introduction 10-1<BR>Measurement Analysis 10-1<BR>Forecasts and Trends 10-2<BR>Market Drivers 10-2<BR>Unique Properties of Isomalt Drive Market Growth 10-3<BR>Taste 10-3<BR>Sweetness Profile 10-3<BR>Heat Resistance 10-3<BR>Bulk 10-3<BR>Non-hygroscopic Nature 10-3<BR>Low Glycemic Property 10-4<BR>Market Restraints 10-4<BR>Concern over Side Effects Deters Sales 10-4<BR>Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts 10-4<BR>Pricing Analysis and Trends 10-6<BR>Product and Application Analysis 10-7<BR>Product Analysis 10-7<BR>Application Analysis 10-7<BR>Competitive Analysis 10-8<BR>Competitive Structure 10-8<BR>Market Share Analysis 10-9</P> <P><STRONG>C h a p t e r 1 1</STRONG><BR>Strategic Analysis of the Lactitol Market<BR>Market Overview 11-1<BR>Introduction 11-1<BR>Drivers and Restraints 11-1<BR>Market Drivers 11-1<BR>Unique Combination of Properties Drives Lactitol Sales 11-2<BR>Low Sweetness and Sweetness Profile 11-2<BR>Bulk 11-2<BR>Viscosity 11-2<BR>Freezing Point 11-2<BR>Low Hygroscopicity 11-2<BR>Prebiotic Potential of Lactitol Boosts Market Growth 11-3<BR>Market Restraints 11-3<BR>Laxative Effects of Lactitol Curb Sales 11-3<BR>Product and Application Analysis 11-3<BR>Product Analysis 11-3<BR>Application Analysis 11-4<BR>Competitive Analysis 11-4<BR>Competitive Structure 11-4</P> <P><STRONG>C h a p t e r 1 2</STRONG><BR>Database of Key Industry Participants<BR>Examples of Key Industry ParticipantsManufacturers and Distributors 12-1</P> <P><STRONG>C h a p t e r 1 3</STRONG><BR>Appendix<BR>Decision Support Databases 13-1<BR>Sweeteners Production 13-1<BR>Sugar Production 13-4<BR>Prevalence of Diabetes 13-6<BR>Per Capita Sweeteners Consumption 13-9</P></font><br /> </p></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> </table></td> <td width="1" align="left" valign="top"></td> <td width="250" align="right" valign="top"> <table width="250" 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