Nov 28, 2017   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Global Polyethylene Procurement Market Intelligence Report 2017 - Top 5 Suppliers are The Dow Chemical Company, Sinopec, ExxonMobil, SABIC & LyondellBasell - Research and Markets

The "Global Polyethylene Category - Procurement Market Intelligence Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

The demand for plastics from the packaging of food and beverages is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 10% during the forecast period.

Global Polyethylene Market, provides up-to-date information about market shifts and potential risks, as well as in-depth knowledge of products and services, which can help in planning and in executing category management activities. It focuses on the cost-saving aspects of procurement and on providing insights that can lead to optimization of category spend.

The rigid plastic packaging segment has been the dominant consumer of polyethylene, driving the demand for HDPE. Moreover, surface protection applications used in consumer products such as food and beverages and cosmetics are experiencing a surge in demand, which is likely to lead to greater demand for LLDPE, a sub-category of polyethylene.

Category driver:

  • Increasing demand from the food and beverages industry

Category constraints

  • Overcoming high transportation costs

Procurement best practices

  • A blend of regional and global suppliers

Key Topics Covered:

Part 1: Category at a Glance

Part 2: Scope of the Report

  • Category Definition
  • Research Methodology

Part 3: Market Insights

  • Category Spend Analysis
  • Category Maturity by Regions
  • Demand-Supply Shifts
  • Regional Demand-Supply Snapshot
  • Global Molasses Production Hubs
  • Market Developments
  • Regional Impact of Trends
  • Key Category Growth Drivers and Corresponding Regional Impacts
  • Major Category Growth Constraints and Corresponding Regional Impacts
  • Key Current Technological Innovations
  • Major Regulatory Frameworks
  • Strategic Sustainability Practices
  • Porter's Five Forces
  • PESTLE Analysis

Part 4: Supply Market Insights

  • Supplier Operational Capability Matrix
  • Other Prominent Suppliers by Region: Operational Capability Matrix
  • Supplier Functional Capability Matrix
  • Other Prominent Suppliers by Region: Functional Capability Matrix
  • Key Clients/Partners
  • Supplier Cost Breakup
  • Supplier Positioning Matrix

Part 5: Pricing Insights

  • Pricing Models Snapshot
  • Pricing Models - Pros and Cons
  • Indicative Pricing

Part 6: Procurement Insights

  • Major Category Requirements
  • Major Procurement Pain Points
  • Category Sourcing Evolution Matrix
  • Procurement Best Practices
  • Cost-saving Opportunities
  • Supplier Selection Criteria
  • Category Negotiation Strategies
  • SLA Terms
  • Supplier Evaluation Criteria
  • Category Risk Analysis

Part 7: Top Five Suppliers

  • The Dow Chemical Company
  • Sinopec
  • ExxonMobil
  • SABIC
  • LyondellBasell

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