Fibres Report
A Monthly Review of Synthetics Worldwide 
 
A typical issue of Fibres Report presents the key headlines in the Acrylic, Nylon and Polyester markets. The Raw Materials Commentary follows with information on recent market developments in Acrylonitrile, Polypropylene, Caprolactam and Polyester Raw Materials (PTA, DMT and MEG) - all set alongside the latest Raw Materials prices for Asia/Far East, the USA and Western Europe.
 
A detailed section covering Acrylic fibres is followed by others on Nylon and Polyester filament and staple, again covering Asia/Far East, the USA and Western Europe. The centre pages contain prices for some 40 fibre products which are tracked every month. Also to be found in Fibres Report are news and comments on product and market developments including the natural fibres (in particular cotton).
  
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This report will provide product and market news together with analysis from our consultancy team in support of the industry. It will analyse developments in the global market and assess their implications for current and future movement in the demand and supply of industrial fibres and fabrics.

Although the old quarterly format of 'Technical Fibres Report' allowed space for full discussion on topics such as the auto and tyre market, we appreciate that it did not always capture events month by month, especially in a market such as Asia.  It was decided therefore to move 'Technical Fibres Report' onto a monthly service from April 2007.  We still intend to carry discussion on the auto and tyre businesses but we shall major on each of these in different issues once a quarter quarter, carrying shorter comment in the other months.   Contact info@pcifibres.com for more information.

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The report for 2007 contains over 400 pages together with a CD. Data years run from 1990 to 2006 for acrylic, nylon and polyester, with estimates for 2007 and forecasts from 2008 to 2015. The supply and demand volumes are consolidated into 13 global regions in a series of unique supply/demand graphs which lead to a world overview for the main synthetics. 

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In its usual 16-page form the 'Textile Pipeline' service provides clients with a quarterly review of wool, cotton and MMF demand based on PCI's analysis of Textile Pipeline Stocks. This form of the service is published each year in Q2, Q3 and Q4.

In Q1 each year however we expand the scope of the service to a ‘Textile Pipeline Special’ which presents a thorough update to PCI’s ‘Red Book’ which comes out each autumn. Thus, the ‘Textile Pipeline Special Q1 2008’ provides an update by region of our demand analysis in the light of full year data for 2007. Its format is much closer to that found in the demand section of the ‘Red Book’ and comprises some 180 pages of regional analysis. The ‘Textile Pipeline Special’ also includes a regional update of mill demand and production estimates for acrylic, nylon and polyester.

Data years shown are 2004-2007 with estimates for 2008 and forecasts from 2009 to 2010.

If you wish to place an order for ‘Textile Pipeline Special’ or need further information about the full ‘Textile Pipeline’ service please contact us by phone (+44 1293 884024) or by e-mail at jbrooks@pcifibres.com. 

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This is the second report from PCI Fibres providing data on a provincial basis (presented as seven clusters) for the mainland China market in textile fibres, together with Hong Kong and Macao. This report links fibre capacity by plant for the main synthetics (acrylic, nylon, polyester) with manufactured fibre production data (including that of the cellulosics) across the seven provincial clusters of mainland China; all set in terms of local mill consumption for textile fibres and final consumer demand.

Of note is the demand analysis for nylon and polyester filament yarn which in this report splits out the various components: textile filament, industrial filament, carpet filament and filament spunbonded fabrics; all set against detailed capacity and production data, and summarised in a series of supply/demand graphs.

This report is based on the latest available data from China guided by the market knowledge of PCI Fibres and its associate companies in the PCI Consulting Group. It is available in electronic format. 

If you wish to place an order for ‘China:  textile fibres  consumption 2007’ or need further information about the report please contact us by phone (+44 1293 884024) or by e-mail at jbrooks@pcifibres.com. 

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Tyrecord Yarn Report
  
A Survey of Chemical Fibre Demand in the Global Tyre Industry (covering market background, segmentation, the principle fibre types, an analysis of nylon tyrecord yarn consumption, the major suppliers, tyre converters, tyrecord prices, tyrecord conversion capacity and industrial yarn capacity. There are two special sections on Eastern Europe and China. 

Dissolving Woodpulp and Other Cellulosic Derivatives - A New Study
  
In January 2008 PCI Fibres completed a detailed analysis of the global market for dissolving woodpulp (DWP), the principal source of high purity cellulose (HPC). This 192 page multi-client report provides a thorough assessment of both the DWP industry and the markets for the products derived from DWP, from 2000 to 2007 together with forecasts to 2015. In addition, price forecasts are provided for the major types of DWP. 

DWP was first used over a hundred years ago by the chemical industry as a source of HPC. Despite the maturity of this industry, it is still used today in substantial quantities to produce a diverse range of products. These include textile and industrial fibres, water soluble polymers and gums, pharmaceutical excipients, paint and ink additives, packaging film, propellants, food casings and sponges. Moreover, new uses are being found for this highly versatile polymer. The most recent development has been triacetyl cellulose (TAC) film as a protective and polarising layer in LCD display units. 

Despite its use in this broad variety of products, demand for DWP declined steadily through the 1990s, due largely to the decline in viscose staple which accounted for 45% of DWP. Then in 2001 and 2002 this trend was dramatically reversed, with demand for viscose staple rising strongly, particularly in China, accompanied by substantial increases in DWP and viscose staple prices as capacity limits were reached in the last 12 months. 

This study considers the factors that have led to this reversal in viscose staple and DWP demand and the outlook for both demand and prices. The study incorporates an assessment of (i) the supply and demand of the other source of HPC, cotton linter pulp, and (ii) the markets for the other cellulosic derivatives. 

Part 1 examines the markets for the products made from HPC. While the focus is on viscose staple, all of the other downstream markets for cellulosic derivatives are included in this detailed analysis. For each of these market segments we provide a detailed assessment of the major factors driving demand, together with estimates of historic production as well as production forecasts to 2015, which are further disaggregated, where feasible, by major geographic regions. In addition, we also report for each market segment manufacturers’ names, locations and nameplate capacities. 

Part 2 reviews past trends and the outlook for DWP supply. This begins by examining the different mills (and manufacturers) producing DWP covering commodity and speciality grades. We also investigate the factors that are driving the changes to be seen in industry structure, with an examination of the trends in the global supply of DWP. There is also an assessment of the outlook for DWP demand based on the forecasts made for the different categories of cellulosic derivative. It is also necessary to consider the other source of HPC, cotton linter pulp, which provides about 20% of global HPC supply. This assessment examines the factors determining the supply of cotton linter pulp, its geographic and product markets and the outlook for cotton linter supply in relation to the global HPC market.

Part 3 builds on the outcomes of Parts 1 and 2 by examining trends of supply/demand to 2015 for the major DWP grades, namely viscose staple grade, acetate grade (used principally to produce acetate tow, the filtration medium of cigarette filters) and ethers grade (used to produce cellulosic gums). This analysis highlights possible future deficits and/or surpluses for the major DWP grades as well as for DWP overall. 

Part 4 uses the outcome of the supply/demand analyses undertaken in Part 3 to look at future trends in the prices for the major DWP grades. Historic price trends are considered before examining in more detail recent price developments and their impact on long term price differentials between the different DWP grades. Forecasts are provided of future price developments.

Part 5 considers how the price of viscose staple is expected to develop given the outlook for DWP pricing. Viscose staple prices have been largely determined by the cost of raw materials plus a conversion cost (including operating margin). This had previously led to stable prices, but all this changed over the past 12-18 months, largely as a result of structural changes. Using the data from the previous parts, we provide price forecasts for viscose staple to 2015.

Part 6 brings together the conclusions drawn from the previous parts and provides a concise summary of recent market developments as well as the outlook for this evolving and developing industry.



Global Spandex Report
Updated annually
  
PCI's Global Spandex Report was first produced in 1997, offering a comprehensive analysis of spandex demand by region and by enduse, set against spandex yarn supply by individual producer and plant.  The Report examines supply / demand issues at global and regional level and assesses the consequent impact on market prices.

The Global Spandex Report has established a strong reputation in the global market as a comprehensive and objective analysis of developments in the spandex business.  Its forecasting of spandex market trends is regarded as accurate and its analysis of strategies within the spandex industry is considered highly insightful.

The Global Spandex Report is purchased by all major spandex manufacturers, key spandex raw material suppliers and also by leading textile and garment manufacturers.

If you wish to place an order or need further information about the report please contact us by phone (+44 1293 884024) or by e-mail at jbrooks@pcifibres.com. 

  
  
Other Specialist Reports
For other specialist market reports published by PCI (including Airbags, Nylon Textile Filament (Western Europe) and Carpet Recycling) please e-mail info@pcifibres.com.
  
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