Ester Solvents: United States

Report Overview

This report forecasts US ester solvent demand in pounds and US dollars at the manufacturers' level to 2020. Total demand in pounds and dollars is segmented by product in terms of: ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, and other products. Total demand in pounds is also segmented by market as follows: paint and coatings, printing inks, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing, and other markets.

To illustrate historical trends, total demand in dollars and pounds is provided in annual series from 2005 to 2015; the various segments are reported at five-year intervals for 2010 and 2015. A Market Environment section provides pertinent background on historical trends, key economic indicators, and environmental and regulatory factors. A Segmentation and Forecasts section defines products and markets, discusses market drivers and constraints, identifies substitute products when applicable, and assesses the impact of key drivers and constraints on each product and market segment over the forecast period.

Further analysis includes an Industry Structure section, which surveys the supply base and identifies the leading firms competing to serve US demand, as well as their market share. A one-page, introductory Highlights section summarizes key findings from this 25-page report, and a Resources section lists contributing sources as well as resources available for further research.

• Historical Trends
• Key Economic Indicators
• Environmental and Regulatory Factors

• Products
• Markets

• Industry Composition and Characteristics
• Companies Cited

• Chart 1 | US Ester Solvent Demand Trends, 2005-2015 (mil lbs)
• Table 1 | Key Indicators for US Ester Solvent Demand; 2010, 2015, 2020 (2009US$ bil)
• Chart 2 | US Ester Solvent Demand by Product; 2010, 2015, 2020 (mil lbs)
• Chart 3 | US Ester Solvent Demand by Product; 2010, 2015, 2020 (US$ mil)
• Chart 4 | US Ester Solvent Demand by Product Share; 2010, 2015, 2020 (% of mil lbs)
• Chart 5 | US Ester Solvent Demand by Market; 2010, 2015, 2020 (mil lbs)
• Chart 6 | US Ester Solvent Demand by Market Share; 2010, 2015, 2020 (%)
• Chart 7 | US Ester Solvent Market Share by Supplier, 2015