Europe Linear alkyl benzene (LAB) Market Demand & Forecast Analysis, 2015-2030

Western European accounted for around 8% of the global LAB demand in 2020, which translates to around 300-kilo tons. Laundry detergent remains the key application segment for linear alkylbenzene in the region. The household cleaners segment accounts for the second-largest share followed by industrial cleaners. Western Europe has witnessed several capacity shutdowns and technology transfers in the past decade. Total regional linear alkyl benzene capacity sums up to 470-kilo tons with Sasol occupying the largest share of around 46%. In Western Europe, Sasol, Cepsa Quimica, and Hansa Chemie are the three linear alkyl benzene manufacturers.
Germany accounts for 1/3rd while Spain accounts for a share of around 1/4th of the regional linear alkyl benzene demand. Spain houses around 45% of the regional LAB capacity. CEPSA Quimica is the second-largest linear alkyl benzene producer in Western Europe with a production capacity of 200-kilo tons at San Roque, Spain. CEPSA was using HF technology to produce linear alkyl benzene since 1969, however, it has recently announced to convert its linear alkyl benzene plant technology to Detal-Plus technology. The new Detal-Plus technology increased the company’s linear alkyl benzene capacity by 50-kilo tons to reach 250-kilo tons in 2020. This increase in capacity will help the company cater to the growing demand from emerging markets of Africa. Post expansion, CEPSA Quimica has further increased its market share in terms of capacity to 48% in 2020.
Central & Eastern Europe accounted for about 150-kilo tons of the global LAB demand in 2020. Historically the region had been a negligible contributor to the world linear alkyl benzene market, largely as a result lack of major capacity and comparatively less demand for linear alkylbenzene from end-user industries. Amongst the major end-use segments, laundry detergents account for a share of around 56% followed by industrial cleaners at 21%.

Scope of Report 
The Linear alkyl benzene (LAB) report describes Europe Linear alkyl benzene (LAB) market, with focus on the country, applications, and other end-use scenarios. The study provides

Market Data & Forecast (Short-term and Long-term)
•  Demand-Supply Analysis
•  Demand Composition, by Application and End Uses
•  Capacity & Production
•  Trade (Import, Export and Net Export)
•  Sales & Revenue
•  Pricing Analysis
•  Market Dynamics

Country Summaries & Product Review
•  Supply Demand Balance 
•  Linear alkyl benzene (LAB) Market data in terms of volume and value for each end-use 
   at regional and country level
•  Linear alkyl benzene (LAB) Market analysis for Production, Capacity, and Demand, at regional and country level
•  Historical, Current & Market Forecast
•  Macro-economic factors like GDP, Population, and World Economic integration
•  Economic & Energy Outlook
•  Industry & Policy Developments 
•  End-use Industry / Applications Market 
•  Reasoning & Analysis
•  Insightful Commentary
•  Market Review
•  Comparative Analysis
•  Latest Trends and market developments
•  Key players
•  Strategic Issues and Recommendations
•  Business Opportunity Assessment

1.Introduction
2.Terms & Conditions of Use
3.Explanatory Notes
            •  Market Coverage
                  -   Application
                  -   End Uses
                  -   Regions
                  -   Countries
             •  Years Considered
                  -  Historical  - ( 2015 – 2019)
                  -  Base - (2020)
                  -  Mid-Term - (2021 – 2025)
                  -  Long-Term - (2021 – 2030)
              •  Abbreviations & Definitions
              •  Conversion Factors
              •  Data Sources
4.Market Synopsis 
            •  Market Evolution
            •  Demand Overview
            •  Industry Structure
            •  Strategic Issues
            •  End-use Trends
            •  Growth Forecast
5.Economic Outlook
            •  GDP and Demographics
            •  Monetary & Fiscal Policies
6.Energy Outlook
            •  Crude Oil
            •  Natural Gas
            •  Electricity Prices
7.End-use Sector Performance and Impact of COVID-19
            •  Industrial
            •  Household
            •  Cosmetics & Personal Care
            •  Others
8.Introduction to Linear alkyl benzene and Market Overview 
            •  Product Description
            •  Grades & Properties
            •  Raw Material
            •  Manufacturing Process
            •  Environmental Issues
            •  Value Chain
            •  Applications
9.Market Dynamics and Industry Trends 
            •  Market Dynamics
                  -  Drivers
                  -  Restraints
                  -  Opportunities
                  -  Challenges
            •  Industry Structure
10.Europe Linear alkyl benzene Demand Supply Analysis By Application, By End Uses (Volume, Value) (2015–2030)
              •        Strategic Issues
              •        Capacity Analysis – Plants and Projects (2015 – 2030)
                             •  Capacity
                             •  Production
                             •  Producing Companies
                             •  Capacity Additions and Investments
                             •  Location
                             •  Salient Statistics
                             •  Technology / Process
              •        Demand Analysis and Forecast (2015 – 2030)
                             •  Capacity
                             •  Production
                             •  Operating Rate
                             •  Import
                             •  Export
                             •  Net Trade
                             •  Demand
                             •  Demand Growth Rate (%)
                             •  Key Growth Factors and Impact Analysis
                             •  Europe Linear alkyl benzene Market, By Application
                                      •  Surfactants
                                      •  Others
                             •  Europe Linear alkyl benzene Market, By End Uses
                                      •  Laundry detergents
                                      •  Light-duty dishwashing liquids
                                      •  Industrial cleaners
                                      •  Household cleaners
                                      •  Cosmetics & personal care
                                      •  Others
11.Demand-Supply Analysis and Market Review, By Region, By Country (Volume, Value), (2015 – 2030)
              •        Strategic Issues
              •        Capacity Analysis – Plants & Projects
              •        Demand-Supply Analysis and Forecast (2015 – 2030)
                             •  Capacity
                             •  Production
                             •  Operating Rate 
                             •  Import
                             •  Export
                             •  Net Trade
                             •  Demand
                             •  Demand Growth Rate (%)
                             •  Linear alkyl benzene Market, By Application
                             •  Linear alkyl benzene Market, By End Uses
Note: Demand-Supply Analysis has been provided for all major Regions / Countries as mentioned below. The demand (consumption) split by Application and by End Uses has been provided for each of the countries/regions in Volume (Kilotons) and Value (USD Million).
             •     Western Europe
                              •  Germany
                              •  France
                              •  Italy
                              •  Belgium
                              •  Spain
                              •  Netherlands
                              •  United Kingdom
                              •  Rest of Western Europe
             •     Central & Eastern Europe
                             •  Russia
                             •  Poland
                             •  Czechia
                             •  Turkey
                             •  Rest of Central & Eastern Europe
Note: CAGR will be calculated for all the applications to arrive at the regional demand growth for the forecast period (2021 – 2030)
12.Impact of COVID-19
              •  Short-term Impact
              •  Long-term Impact
13.Business Opportunity Assessment 
              •  Market Attractiveness Assessment
              •  Prospective & Target Market Study
14.Strategic Recommendation & Suggestions
              •  Strategic Recommendations and Critical Factors for Success
              •  Success Factors
              •  Marketing and Distribution
              •  Marketing
              •  Niche Marketing
              •  Government Schemes
              •  Subsidy
              •  Strategic Partnerships / Alliances / Joint Venture 
              •  Multiple Plants and Stocking Points
              •  Global Presence and China
              •  Technological Innovation
              •  Advertising
              •  Other Factors
15.Pricing Analysis
              •  Average Import Prices
              •  Average Exports Prices
              •  Price Forecast
16.Company Analysis
              •  Linear alkyl benzene Manufacturers Profiles/ Company Analysis
              •  Basic Details
              •  Headquarter, Key Markets
              •  Ownership
              •  Company Financial
              •  Manufacturing Bases
              •  Global Turnover
              •  Total Employee
              •  Product Portfolio / Services / Solutions
              •  Recent Developments
             Global Companies Covered - 
              •  CEPSA Quimica
              •  Jin Tung Petrochemical
              •  Fushun Petrochemical
              •   Indorama Ventures
              •  Reliance industries
              •  Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited (TPL)
              •  Indian oil
              •  Isu Chemical Company
              •  Unggul Indah Cahaya Tbk (UIC)
              •  Other Manufacturers
Note: This section includes company information, company financials, manufacturing bases and operating regions. Company financials have been mentioned only for those companies where financials were available in SEC Filings, annual reports, or company websites. All the reported financials in this report are in U.S. Dollars. Financials reported in other currencies have been converted using average currency conversion rates. Company profiles may include manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors.
17.Approach & Research Methodology
              •  Approach
              •  Research Methodology
              •  Prismane Consulting Market Models
              •  Assumptions & Limitations
18.Appendices
              •  Production Capacities
              •  Demand Supply - Regions
              •  Demand Supply - Countries

Scope of Report 
The Linear alkyl benzene (LAB) report describes Europe Linear alkyl benzene (LAB) market, with focus on the country, applications, and other end-use scenarios. The study provides

Market Data & Forecast (Short-term and Long-term)
•  Demand-Supply Analysis
•  Demand Composition, by Application and End Uses
•  Capacity & Production
•  Trade (Import, Export and Net Export)
•  Sales & Revenue
•  Pricing Analysis
•  Market Dynamics

Country Summaries & Product Review
•  Supply Demand Balance 
•  Linear alkyl benzene (LAB) Market data in terms of volume and value for each end-use 
   at regional and country level
•  Linear alkyl benzene (LAB) Market analysis for Production, Capacity, and Demand, at regional and country level
•  Historical, Current & Market Forecast
•  Macro-economic factors like GDP, Population, and World Economic integration
•  Economic & Energy Outlook
•  Industry & Policy Developments 
•  End-use Industry / Applications Market 
•  Reasoning & Analysis
•  Insightful Commentary
•  Market Review
•  Comparative Analysis
•  Latest Trends and market developments
•  Key players
•  Strategic Issues and Recommendations
•  Business Opportunity Assessment