We have performed a large number of consulting projects in recent years, either independently or jointly with international consultants. Below is a partial list of studies that we performed or involved in recent years:

Energy/Refining

China Bitumen Entry Study: For an European oil company who wish to enter the Chinese bitumen market, carried out a comprehensive bitumen market study. Analyzed the supply and demand of bitumen in the past 10 years, forecast future bitumen demand and market structure. Profiled all key local bitumen producers, bitumen terminals and warehouses.

China Coal Supply and Pricing Outlook: In supporting of a large study, developed the Chinese coal supply and pricing outlook for the coming 15 year

China Crude Oil Import Facility Review: a review of the existing and planned crude oil importing facility for China

China Lube Oil and Additives Survey: Analyzed the market for lube oil and lube oil additives in China.

China Natural Gas Opportunity Assessment: Analyzed the opportunities for a major U.S. company interested in natural gas opportunities in Central and Western China.

China Transportation Lubricant Demand Analysis: As part of the global study on future trends of transportation lubricant, studied the Chinese transportation lubricant demand pattern. Analyzed the key drivers for demand growth and projected future transportation lubricant demand

Macau Energy Policy and Planning Study: Participated the energy policy and energy planning study for Macau Special Administrative Region. Provided key regional market information for liquid fuels, power and gas. Coordinated the client meetings between the consultant project team and Macau SAR Energy Policy Working Group.

Southern China Petroleum Products Market Survey: Assessed the southern China finished petroleum product markets for a European company who wants to build a grassroot refinery in Hainan Island.

Petrochemicals

Acetylene and Derivative Cost of Production Analysis: Studied the cost of production of carbide route acetylene and derivatives in China

China Aromatics Market Survey: Carried out a market survey of various aromatics products in support of a aromatics expansion project

Comprehensive Acetic Acid Market Study: in support of a major acetic acid investment in Middle East by a leading acetic acid player, we carried out a comprehensive market study for acetic acid and derivatives for both mainland China and Taiwan. We looked at all major end use applications for acetic acid and acetic anhydride in China and Taiwan, profiled all key acetic acid and acetic anhydride customers, developed a full set of historical supply and demand data for the businesses, and forecasted the future demand growth

Comprehensive Market Study for Proposed Ethylene Complex: For a US based MNC company who is planning a major ethylene JV in one inland location in China, assessed the "Local", "Regional" and "Other" markets in China, studies logistics and freight costs for different means of transportation, and looked into the investment environment in that location.

Ethylene and Derivative Cost Benchmarking: Assisted a Korean petrochemical company in comparing the cost of production for ethylene and ethylene derivatives in China and Korea, advised the company on the strategy in supplying Chinese market in the long term.

Ethanol Market Study: Studied the Chinese ethanol market for a Korean company.

Linear Alpha Olefins Survey: For a multinational companies who is forming its global strategy for linear alpha olefins, surveyed Chinese polyethylene producers and converters regarding their plans for future production and conversion.

Market and Site Analysis: in support of a major strategy study for a naphtha cracking and aromatics investment in China, provided detailed regional demand analysis for olefins, aromatics and derivatives. Developed detailed site information for 4 candidate sites in China.

MTA (Medium Quality Terephthalic Acid) Utilization Survey: Surveyed existing and potential new users of MTA in Chinese PET industry.

Petrochemical Competitive Benchmarking: Cost of production benchmarking of olefins and derivatives for leading producers in China

Petrochemical Market and Competitive Analysis: As part of a major consulting project for a proposed ethylene joint venture in China serving the project financing purpose, analyzed the petrochemical pricing trend and mechanism in China, gathered cost input for local competitor plants for the Cost Competitive Benchmarking, and forecast the trend for regional supply and demand.

Petrochemical and Polymer Pricing Mechanism Study: Studied the historical pricing of a number of petrochemicals in China and developed future pricing mechanism for these petrochemicals for a multinational company who were planning a major cracker project in South of China.

Regional Methanol Market Analysis: For an India company who is interested in investing a methanol project, developed the regional methanol market analysis

Styrene Monomer and Butadiene Purchasing and Distribution: An elastomer producer is planning a production base in South China and we are asked to look at the SM and BD purchasing arrangement and distribution channels in China

VAM Pricing Study: Studied the VAM pricing in China

Polymers, fibers and rubbers

ABS Market Survey: Carried out a market study for ABS in China serving a client who sells intermediates for ABS manufacturing.

Advanced Polymeric Material Market Study: Assessed the advanced polymeric materials market in China for a major European company.

Butyl Rubber Market and Technology Review: Assisted a study looking at the butyl rubber business in China.

China and Taiwan Ethylene Copolymer Study: Studied the China and Taiwan ethylene copolymer markets. Products covered are EVA, EAA, EMA and EEA, etc.

China Polyethylene Study: Comprehensive China polyethylene market study focusing on end use segmentation and future demand drivers for a multinational company

Clear PP Market Study: Carried out a detailed study for Chinese clarified polypropylene markets with focus on the Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang markets.

Coating Resin Market Survey: Carried out a detailed market survey on one of the key coating resins for a US based multinational company who plans to invest in China.

Detailed China Polyolefins and Styrenics End Use Application Analysis: A multinational chemical company retained an international consulting company to study the interdependence of China and North America polyolefins and styrenics markets with a focus looking at demand drivers for polyolefins and styrenics and impact of China finished products export on North America demand. Working as the subcontractor of the international consulting company, we studied the end use applications and demand drivers for polyolefins and styrenics in China, assessed the export potential for various finished products made from polyolefins and styrenics.

Emulsion Polymer Technology Benchmarking: technology benchmarking of leading emulsion polymer producers in China

EPDM Market Study: Studied the supply, demand and pricing of EPDM elastomer in China

EVA Market Study: Several studies on the Chinese EVA markets and end users.

HDPE/MDPE Marketing Support: Provided marketing support for a company who wanted to supply HDPE and MDPE to Chinese market from its JV in Middle East. A key HDPE and MDPE fabricator and trader list is provided for the client.

Non-Continuous PET Industry Survey: For a company who wants to set up a PTA plant in China, surveyed the rapidly developing non-continuous PET chip industry in China

Nylon Flock Market Survey: For a European based company who was planning a Nylon downstream investment in China, analyzed the Chinese market.

PC and BPA Study: For a foreign company who wanted to set its PC plant in China, studied the PC and BPA markets in China

PET Polymerization Feasibility Study: Carried out a feasibility study for a PET chip manufacturer in China

Plastics Packaging Film Market Survey: For a US based company who wish to enter the Chinese specialty packaging film market, evaluated the Chinese plastic packaging film business.

Polyolefins Market Survey: Performed a number of market studies for polyolefins in China.

Polymer End User Survey: In order to assess two Korean petrochemical company's position in the Chinese markets, carried out a survey among their major polymer customers in China. The study results were used as basic input for the assessment of the merger between the two Korean companies.

Polyester Fiber Spinning Economics: Studied the polyester fiber economics of leading Chinese polyester fiber producers

Polymer Sourcing Study: For a leading global compounder, carried out a major China sourcing study. One type of products involved is polymers, including ABS, acetal, PMMA, Nylon, PC, polyester, PEI, PE, PP, PS, etc.

PU and Intermediates Study: Carried out several studies on Chinese polyurethane and intermediates markets.

Regional Polymer Demand Analysis: For a Chinese company who is setting up a major ethylene complex, developed the regional demand for all downstream polymers. Products covered include LLDPE, HDPE, PP, PS, SBR and SBS.

Regional PVC Market Analysis: For an India company who is interested in investing a PVC project, developed the regional methanol market analysis

SBS Feasibility Assessment: Evaluated the feasibility of a proposed SBS joint venture in China.

Site Selection for MDI/TDI Investment in China: Evaluated a site in China for a major West European company who wants to have a major investment in PU product Chain. Screened sites as part of the selection process and coordinated negotiations with local Ministry for a major European company.

Specialty LDPE Market Study: Carried out a market study of the Chinese specialty LDPE market

Specialty Styrenics Market Survey: Working as the subcontractor for an internationally know polymer consultant, surveyed the Chinese specialty styrenics markets in China.

Technical Due Diligence: For an investment bank who wish to have equity investment in a petrochemical company in Guangdong province, performed a Due Diligence on the PET, PS and PET film plants in Southern China.

UHMW HDPE Market Survey: As part of a global study, surveyed the Chinese UHMW HDPE markets

Specialty and fine chemicals

Acrylic Acid and Acrylic Ester Market Study: For a foreign company who are considering a joint venture investment in China in the acrylic acid chain, carried out a comprehensive market study to look into the long term supply, demand and pricing of acrylic acid and acrylates in China.

Acrylate Cost Benchmarking: As part of a global acrylate cost competitiveness study, we assisted our partner consultant in analyzing the cost competitiveness of selected Chinese companies. Information gathered for the cost analysis including capital investment, raw material consumption, utility consumption, labor cost, overheads, environmental burden, etc.

Additives Sourcing Study: For a leading global compounder, carried out a major China sourcing study. One type of products involved is Additives, including fillers (Kaolin, Calcium Carbonate, Talc, Clay, Silica, Silicate, Mica, Barium sulfate, Graphite), flame retardants (Antimony oxide, Alumina, Magnesium hydroxide, Halogenated Flame Retardants), glass fiber, carbon fiber, plasticizers (Phthalates (DINP, DOP), Polymerics, Phosphates, Adipates, sebacates, azelates, Epoxies, Trimellitates), extenders/process oils (petroleum), extenders/process oils (vegetable), stabilizers (UV and other), anti-oxidants, lubricants (acid lubricants, metallic stearates, complex esters, waxes, amide waxes, paraffinic waxes, polyethylene waxes, mineral oils, silicone lubricants, silanes, polyol lubricants), blowing agents (azodicarbonamide , etc.)

BDO Pricing Study: gathered the historical BDO pricing in China and analyzed the pricing mechanism of BDO in China in the recent past

Colorants and Pigments Sourcing Study: For a leading global compounder, carried out a major China sourcing study. One type of products involved is Colorants and Pigments, including various dyes, various organic pigments (Phthalocyanine Pigments, Azo Pigments, Naphthol Pigments (and other azo types), Azo metal salts, Isoindolinone Pigments, Quinacridone Pigments, Aluminum Lake Pigments) and inorganic pigments (Weatherable MMO, Iron Oxides, Ferrites, Ultramarines, Heavy Metal Pigments, and TiO₂₎.

Comprehensive Acrylic Monomer Market Study: For a multinational company, we carried out a comprehensive Chinese acrylic monomer market study. In this study, we looked into all the important applications for acrylic monomers in China and developed for each application the key end users, their historical demand for acrylic monomers, their future demand outlook, etc. Based upon detailed analysis of all the important applications, we developed the overall demand projections for all acrylic monomers. The applications we studied in detail include acrylic fiber, adhesive and sealants, anti-oxidants, architecture coating, detergent, industrial coating, leather chemicals, oilfield chemicals, paper chemicals, plastics additives, radiation curing, SAP, textile chemicals and water treatment chemicals. The acrylic monomers we covered are CAA, GAA, MA, EA, BA and 2EHA.

Detailed BDO and Derivative Market Study: As part of a major Asia BDO and derivative study, we carried out a detailed market survey on BDO and derivatives. Products covered include BDO, THF, PTMEG, GBL and NMP. For each product, we studied all their end use applications in China in a very detailed way, including developing all end users in each major application. A comprehensive set of information was developed for the whole business chain for China, including all suppliers and end users information, historical and future demand and demand by application, etc.

Glyphosate Cost of Production Analysis: Studied the cost of production of leading Chinese glyphosate producers.

HMDA Cost Benchmarking: Cost of production analysis of Chinese HMDA producers.

MAA and Glycine Cost of Production Analysis: Studies the production economics of key Chinese monochloroacetic acid and glycine producers.

Methylamines/DMF market Study: Studied the Chinese methylamines and DMF markets

PE Catalyst Study: Trough surveying the Chinese PE catalyst producers and users, developed comprehensive information on Chinese PE catalyst business. This was used by the client for developing its global strategy for its PE catalyst business

Pesticides and Intermediates Cost of Production Analysis: For a US based multinational company, analyzed the Chinese cost of production of a number of pesticide raw materials and intermediates.

PP Catalyst Study: Surveyed the Chinese PP catalyst market.

Raw Material Sourcing: A European specialty chemical company is interested in building up a plant in East China to supply its customer base in Asia. We helped them in looking into the raw materials supply situation in China for their proposed plant. With success of this practice, they provided a long list of raw materials that they wish to source from China for their production bases in Europe and US. We helped them to identify sources of supply for these raw materials according to their requirements for quality, quantity, expected prices, etc. This enabled them to source several of their major raw materials from China with much lower prices and strengthened their cost position in the market.

Raw Material Sourcing: Provided market information for a specialty chemical company who wish to import chemical raw materials from China for its production bases in Europe and US. For more than a dozen raw materials, we provided for each product the key Chinese producers, their capacity and technology, actual production volume, export capabilities, etc. information. The purchasing manager of the company then had face to face discussions with the potential suppliers in order to source from China.

Raw Material Sourcing: For a specialty chemical company who intended to set up an anti-oxidant plant in China, looked into the supply of key raw materials for the plant.

Technology Transfer Assistance: For an Indian company who wish to set up a sweetener plant in India, carried out a comprehensive survey on the Chinese sweetener producers and researchers, recommended two companies/research institutes for the Indian company for technology transfer and assisted negotiations for the technology transfer.

Textile Chemical Market and Cost of Production Study: For an India-Belgium joint venture company, carried out a market and cost of production study of the key Chinese producers of several key textile chemicals.

TMA Market Study: Detailed market survey of TMA and TRIMS for China, looking into local capacity and supply, import and export trade, detailed demand by application, etc.

Toll Manufacturing Assistance: A specialty chemical company is interested in sourcing one of the key raw materials for its plastic additive production from China and wanted to identify a local chemical company for toll manufacturing of this. We carried out a survey to potential candidates.

Fertilizers and inorganic

Chloro-Alkali Market Study: Studied the chloro-alkali market in China for a multinational company.

Clay Additive Market Study: Three types of clay additives were included in this market survey. They are organoclays, silica based synthetic clays, and aqueous system compatible natural clay.

EMD (Electronic Manganese Dioxide) Market Study: Market study of the Chinese EMD industry and assessed its export potential

Iron Oxide Market and Production Cost Study: In this study, we looked at the iron oxide supply and demand in China, developed production cost for leading iron oxide producers in China

Melamine Cost of Production Analysis: Analyzed the cost of production of leading Chinese melamine producers

Melamine Technology Evaluation: Assisted an international consulting company in assessing a Chinese melamine technology for a potential buyer in Europe

Melamine Market Study: Several market studies looking into the market of melamine in China, including melamine supply by producer, melamine supply and demand balance, melamine demand by application. Forecasted the future melamine market in China and China’s melamine export potential for the future

Salt Export Potential Study: Performed an opportunity analysis for a North America company interested in exporting bulk industrial salt to China.

STPP Market Study: Evaluated China's STPP market for a company who is wishing to source STPP from China.

Urea Market and Pricing Study: Carried out several studies on the Chinese urea business including market supply and demand, pricing, etc.

Distribution/Other

China Location Factor Study: A European company who is evaluating a $100 million investment in China wanted to have a better idea of the potential capital investment savings for projects in China. Working as the subcontractor of an international consulting company, we surveyed the leading engineering companies and leading chemical and petrochemical companies who have investment experience in China. Recommendation was made regarding potential savings, ways to achieve these savings, precautions for IPR protection, etc.

China Scenario Study: To better understand Chinese competitor’s competitive threats to our client company, Sinodata Consulting is asked to prepare a report to look at the various policy issues that impact China economic growth and various cost elements that have a direct impact on Chinese competitor’s cost competitiveness. The policy issues reviewed include export incentives, import tariff, currency appreciation, interest rate, etc. The cost elements studied include power, water, raw material, labor, environmental, etc.

Liquid Chemical Terminal Feasibility Assessment: Assessed the feasibility of liquid chemical terminals in the Shandong province for a multinational logistic company. A major liquid chemical terminal was established as a result of the study

Nickel Alloy Market Study: For a Hong Kong based USA company branch, surveyed the nickel alloy markets in Chinese process industries. Provided a list of key Chinese nickel alloy fabricators to assist the company's sales promotion in China.

PE Distribution Study: Coordinated the study team for the China polyethylene distribution assessment.

Polyolefins Distribution Channel Study: a multinational company retained us for a polyolefins distribution study for China. Issues studied including sales channels, sales organizations, technical service, warehousing, packaging types, payment and credit practice, marketing alliances, local bagging, etc. The study results were used by the company to optimize their polyolefins distribution network in China.