The global STPP industry has seen many changes since 2000. Amongst the more notable have been plant closures across North America and West Europe, the Chinese production collapse of 2003/2004, and the increasing number of restrictions on phosphates in detergents around the world.

What can we expect for this industry going forward to 2016?

• Debate continues in the EU and North America over restrictions to phosphates in detergents. How will demand look in these regions by 2016?
  
• After the production collapse in China during 2003/2004, how did the industry recover to once again become the leading producing country? Going forward, with profits being eroded by rising energy and raw materials costs, how will the Chinese industry adapt?
  
• Despite its internal problems, China supplied 40% of the STPP bought and sold on the international market in 2006. The level of Chinese trade has affected other producers from Asia, Oceania and South America. What are their prospects through to 2016?
  
• Prices are expected to edge upwards from all sources due to the cancellation of the Chinese VAT rebate on exports. When can we expect a peak, and for how long?

The Market Outlook for STPP to 2016 is a detailed and comprehensive report on the situation for producers and consumers in the global STPP industry. The report covers recent history, and is supported by a unique set of statistical data, including forecasts for demand, supply, trade and prices from 2006 through to 2016. With this comprehensive document, both STPP producers and STPP consumers are provided with a thorough global overview, and will be equipped to assess the challenges facing them in the medium-to-long term.

Contact
For more information, please contact:

Stephen Ostercamp
Senior Account Manager, Business Development
tel: +44 20 7903 2129
fax: +44 20 7833 4342
email: Stephen.Ostercamp@crugroup.com