Analyzing the Chemical Industry in United States 2017 – Research and Markets

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the Chemical Industry in United States 2017” report has been
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This report Analyzing the Chemical Industry in United States 2017
researches the characteristics of the US chemical industry and the
segments which, as a whole, make up this dynamic machinery of growth.
The massive globalization strides taken by the industry as explained in
the report with the requirement of heavy capital investment that brings
in more competition and the overall focus of the industry to meet the
environmental challenge.

The US Chemical Industry is one of the world’s largest producer by a
substantial margin with a balance of trade surplus in excess of $20
billion. It is a major player contributing 21% in GDP to the US economy.
This growth has led many theorists to conclude that the industry is a
harvester rather than an investor for future growth. By the end of 2021,
the US chemical industry is expected to be worth nearly USD 695 billion,
growing by a CAGR of 13.5% from the year 2016.

The strength of this industry lies in its contribution to the employment
scenario wherein it supplants millions of households in its production
as well as indirectly in the R&D sector. The industry has implemented
measures to attain energy efficiency and has completed major strides in
improving the environment.

The report delves deeper into the processes applied in the US chemical
industry and their defining global standards thereby ensuring leadership
in exports as well as attracting FDI in the industry. The industry’s
dynamics like competition, infrastructure and the regulatory policies
with the reporting requirements deployed on the industry are explained
by the report. The progress of technology vis–vis the environmental
costs as incurred by the industry are discussed in view of the energy
demands of the industry.

The report defines the industry in two major compartments as organic and
inorganic sectors and the technologies employed by them. The report also
profiles some of the leading players in the industry who have earned the
reputation and pride for the US Chemical Industry globally and placing
the United States at the top of the pecking order.

Key Topics Covered:

A. Executive Summary

B. Introduction to the Industry

C. Chemical Processing in the US

D. Trade in the Industry

E. Factors Influencing Competition in the Industry

F. Looking at Technology involved in the Industry

G. Environmental Costs of the US Chemical Industry and Restrictions on
Chemical Products

H. Looking at the Energy Demands of the Industry

I. Energy Use and Intensity of the Industry

J. Foreign Investment in the Chemical Sector

K. Organic Chemical Industry in US

L. Inorganic Chemical Industry in US

M. Leading Players

N. Appendix

O. Glossary of Terms

Companies Mentioned

• Bayer AG
• BASF SE
• ConocoPhillips
• Dow Chemical Company
• DuPont (EI) de Nemours
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Exxon Mobil Corporation
• Huntsman Corporation
• Monsanto Company

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