BMI's Executive Summary

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Industry Overview

The Czech chemicals industry constitutes the country's third-largest industrial sector, employing about 114,876 workers. The industry is largely dominated by basic chemicals producers, which contribute 61% of the total output. Further, Czech Republic's accession to the EU on May 1 2004 brought about radical changes to the country's chemicals industry, lifting it to international standards. Major chemical companies in the country include Unipetrol, Chemapol Group (CHG), Spolek pro chemickou a hutni vyrobu (Spolchemie), Agrofert Holdings and Aliachem.

Implementation Of REACH

According to Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) regulation, those enterprises that manufacture or import chemical substances in excess of one tonne per annum (tpa) are required to register themselves on a central database. The Czech chemicals industry would be required to invest heavily to comply with provisions of REACH. Furthermore, the EU introduced a revised version of REACH in October 2006. This revision is likely to lead to direct administrative costs of CZK4-6bn (US$177.56-266.34mn) for chemical companies.

Industry Developments

In Q107, the Spolchemie group acquired Setuza, the largest Czech oleochemicals company. In Feb 2007 Firma Chemiczna Dwory (Oświęcim, Poland) acquired Kau�uk Kralupy, Czech Republic from Unipetrol (Prague) for CZK5.4bn (US$248mn). In Jan 2007, Deza AS, a unit of Ameropa's AG Agrofert Holding AS subsidiary, acquired a 50% stake in Agrobohemie, an investment company, from Unipetrol AS.

Industry Outlook

The Czech chemicals industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% until 2008. Czech Republic's decision to enter the eurozone in 2010 is also likely to affect the country's general business environment.

Contents

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Chapter 1 - Executive Summary

Industry Overview

Implementation Of REACH

Industry Developments

Industry Outlook

Czech Chemicals Industry SWOT

Czech Business Environment SWOT

Chapter 2 - Market Overview

REACH Implementation

Chemicals

Foreign Trade

Rubber And Plastic Industry

Table: Sectors Supplied By Czech Plastics

Chapter 3 - Industry Trends And Developments

Business Environment

Chapter 4 - Industry Forecast Scenario

Table: Czech Republic Chemicals Industry Historical Data & Forecast Estimates

General Outlook

Chapter 5 - Macroeconomic Forecast

Table: Czech Republic – Economic Activity

Chapter 6 - Company Monitor

BorsodChem MCHZ

Unipetrol

Agrofert Holdings

Aliachem

Chapter 7 - BMI Forecast Modelling

How we generate our industry forecasts

Chemicals & Petrochemicals Industry

Cross Checks

Competitive Landscape for Emerging Europe chemicals Reports: Sample of
   Companies Ranked

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Comparative company analyses and rankings by US$ sales, % market share, employee size, registration date and ownership structure. Company SWOTs on all leading international and national operators in each market, including competitive intelligence on the following: Overall geographic presence, competitive positioning against local companies; production capacity, sales and market share; joint ventures, foreign direct investment, projects and acquisitions strategy.