Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE): Market Research Report

January 2019 | 106 pages | ID: M371760E247EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) in Thousand Metric Tons.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the Europe, China, Middle East & Africa, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024.

Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 36 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• China Petrochemical Corporation
• Emirates National Oil Company
• Eni S.p.A
• Enterprise Products Partners L.P
• Evonik Industries AG
• Formosa Plastics Corporation

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

MTBE – A Popular Octane Booster
Market Outlook
Recent Past and Current Scenario
Unique End-Use Applications Drive Demand

Table 1. Global MTBE Market (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of MTBE Consumption by End-Use Application (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Global Fuel Ethers Market – An Insight
ETBE Challenges Growth of MTBE

Table 2. Global Fuel Ethers Market by Type (2018E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Consumption for MTBE, ETBE, TAME, and TAEE (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

MTBE to Stay Competitive in Developing Regions
Focus Grows on MTBE Production in Other Regions
Gasoline Oxygenates: The Changing Scenario

Table 3. Global Consumption of Gasoline Oxygenates by Type (2018E) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Bio-MTBE – An Emerging Niche

Table 4. Energy Content of Various Biofuels Specified in Annex III of the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. Global Energy Consumption by Source (2016): Percentage Share Consumption of Oil, Coal, Natural Gas, Hydro Power, Nuclear Energy, and Other Renewables (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

New Role of MTBE as an Extractant
Impact of Methanol Consumption on MTBE Market

3. MTBE – ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

Contamination of Groundwater by MTBE: Major Challenge
MTBE Remediation: Does Nature Hold The Key?
MTBE and Impact on Human Health
Legislations Governing MTBE
Recommendations for Protection
Risk Management
Legislations in the Europe Union
Legislations in the UK
Legislations in the US

4. MTBE PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION CAPACITY

Global MTBE Production – An Overview

Table 6. Global Production of Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (2016-2024) (in Thousand Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. Global Production of Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (2011-2015) (in Thousand Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Production Capacity

Table 8. Leading MTBE Producing Countries Worldwide - Ranked by Production Capacity (in Million Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Global Capacity Utilization Rates

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Introduction
Physical Properties
Production of Isobutylene for MTBE
Steam Cracker
Butane Dehydrogenation
Tertiary-Butyl Alcohol (TBA)
Fluid Catalytic Cracker (FCC)
Applications
MTBE as Anti-Knocking Agent
Comparison of MTBE and Ethanol as Oxygenate
MTBE as Solvent
Alternatives to MTBE

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

6.1 Focus on Select Players
China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group) (China)
Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) (UAE)
Eni S. p. A. (Italy)
Enterprise Products Partners L. P. (USA)
Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan)
Huntsman Corporation (USA)
LyondellBasell Industries N. V. (Netherlands)
Panjin Heyun Industrial Group Co., Ltd. (China)
PetroChina Company Limited (China)
Qatar Fuel Additives Company Limited (Qatar)
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Saudi Arabia)
Shandong Yuhuang Chemical (Group) Co., Ltd. (China)
SIBUR (Russia)
TPC Group (USA)
6.2 Recent Industry Activity
SIBUR Divests Uralorgsintez to EKTOS
SABIC Acquires Shell’s Stake in Sadaf

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 9. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) by Geographic Region - Europe, China, Middle East and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. World Historic Review for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) by Geographic Region - Europe, China, Middle East and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. World 14-Year Perspective for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Europe, China, Middle East and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8. REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

8.1 Europe
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Market Overview

Table 12. Leading Manufacturers of MTBE in Europe by Production Capacity (2015) (in ‘000 TPA) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 13. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. European Historic Review for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.2 China
A. Market Analysis
China - Largest Market for MTBE
MTBE Consumption Patterns

Table 15. MTBE Demand by End-Use Segment in China (2018E): Percentage Share Breakdown for Petrol Additive, Isobutylene, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Increasing Air Pollution to Drive Demand
Growth in Vehicle Ownership to Drive MTBE Consumption
Production Scenario

Table 16. Chinese MTBE Market - A Historic Perspective (2015): Percentage Share Breakdown of MTBE Production Capacity in China by Province (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Leading Players

Table 17. Leading MTBE Manufacturers in China by Production Capacity (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 18. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. Chinese Historic Review for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.3 Middle East & Africa
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Overview
B. Market Analytics

Table 20. Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. Middle East & Africa Historic Review for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.4 Rest of World
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Overview of Select Markets
The United States
Market Fortunes Intrinsically Tied with Growth of Chemical Industry

Table 22. Leading MTBE Producers in the US by Production Capacity (2015) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. US MTBE Capacity (in BBL/Day) by Leading Players (2015) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

MTBE Market in the US – A Historic Perspective
Export Scenario

Table 24. US MTBE Exports (2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Exports by Destination (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Japan
Asia-Pacific (excluding China)
Latin America

Table 25. US MTBE Exports to Mexico (2011-2017) (in Thousand Barrels) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Economic Woes Affect MTBE Consumption in Venezuela
B. Market Analytics

Table 26. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. Rest of World Historic Review for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9. COMPANY PROFILES

Total Companies Profiled: 36 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 40)
The United States (5)
Europe (8)
  Germany (1)
  Italy (2)
  Rest of Europe (5)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (21)
Middle East (6)