Despite increased operating costs, strong downstream demand will boost revenue.
New York, NY (PRWEB) June 08, 2014
The Petrochemical Manufacturing industry exhibited strong but volatile growth over the past five years. During the recession, demand from the manufacturing sector deteriorated and remained persistently low. On the other hand, downstream customers like the plastic and resin manufacturing industry recovered quickly after the recession, stimulating demand for the industry's products. Increased global demand, coupled with favourable production conditions helped fuel export growth over the past five years. In the five years to 2014, IBISWorld expects Petrochemical Manufacturing industry revenue to increase at an average annual rate of 9.0% to $7.5 billion, with an expected decline of 1.9% in 2014 due to a decline in the price of petrochemicals.
Profit margins (i.e. earnings before interest and taxes) are expected to increase from a low of -2.2% in 2009 to its current level of 12.1%. Increased demand from downstream users has been able to offset increasing raw material prices, leading to margin expansion over the period.
According to IBISWorld Industry Analyst Daniel Carusotto, “Industry participants face external competition from imports, which satisfy 18.3% of domestic demand.” As the Canadian dollar has appreciated, gaining strength against its trading partners' currencies, foreign-made goods have become relatively cheaper domestically. In 2010, the Canadian dollar gained significant strength over the US dollar, causing imports to jump. IBISWorld anticipates this trend will continue over the next five years as the domestic currency stabilizes. Imports are expected to increase at an annualized rate of 3.3% over the five years to 2019.
In the five years to 2019, demand from key buying industries will remain relatively constant, as will raw-material costs, causing revenue to display growth with limited volatility. “However, increasing regulation could hinder the industry by increasing operating costs. Still, increased demand will cause enterprises to expand in the region,” says Carusotto. Over the five years to 2019, the number of establishments is expected to increase at an annualized rate of 0.8% to 27.
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The Petrochemical Manufacturing industry manufactures petrochemicals, which are chemicals derived from petroleum and natural gas. Key products include ethylene, propylene, butylene, benzene, toluene, styrene, xylene, ethyl benzene and cumene. These products are used in the production of consumer products, automotive components and various durable and nondurable goods. Organic compounds like ethyl alcohol and inorganic chemicals like carbon black are excluded from the industry.
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