Global Ethylene Oxide Category - Procurement Market Intelligence Report
About Ethylene Oxide Market
Ethylene oxide (EO) or oxirane is a colorless and inflammable organic compound. It is in a gaseous state at room temperature (77°F) and a mobile liquid at 32°F. Also, it has the sweet odor of ether and is soluble in a variety of solvents such as water, ethanol, and diethyl ether. The production process for EO involves the oxidation of ethylene in the presence of a silver catalyst at a temperature of 476°F to 530°F and a pressure of 220 psi to 294 psi. Moreover, EO is used as a finishing agent, intermediate, functional fluid, and surface-active agent. It is also used in the manufacturing of products such as solvents, antifreeze, textiles, detergents, adhesives, polyurethane foam, and pharmaceuticals.
An increase in demand for derivatives such as ethylene glycol, ethylamine, and ethoxylate is driving the global EO market. The growth of the construction and automotive industries is also leading to greater demand for ethylene glycol-based products.
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The report provides actionable insights to improve source-to-contract cycle performance in the Global Ethylene Oxide Market. It helps sourcing professionals formulate better category strategies, enhance savings, understand supplier and market challenges, and implement sourcing best practices.
SpendEdge’s report, Global Ethylene Oxide Market, provides up-to-date information about market shifts and potential risks, as well as in-depth knowledge of products and services, which can help in planning and in executing category management activities. It focuses on the cost-saving aspects of procurement and on providing insights that can lead to optimization of category spend.
Category driver
- The growth of end-user industries
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Category constraints
- Duties and regulations pertaining to imports/exports
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Procurement best practices
- Engage in strategic alliances with suppliers
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Key questions answered in this report
- What are the market dynamics?
- What are the key market trends?
- What are the category growth drivers?
- What are the constraints to category growth?
- Who are the suppliers in this market?
- What are the demand-supply shifts?
- What are the major category requirements?
- What are the procurement best practices in this market?
- PART 1: CATEGORY AT A GLANCE
- TAKEAWAY 01 | Market Overview
- TAKEAWAY 02 | Demand and Supply Snapshot
- TAKEAWAY 03 | Key Market Dynamics
- TAKEAWAY 04 | Supply Market Highlights
- TAKEAWAY 05 | Pricing Insights
- TAKEAWAY 06 | Procurement Insights
- PART 2: SCOPE OF THE REPORT
- Category Definition
- Research Methodology
- PART 3: MARKET INSIGHTS
- Category Spend Analysis
- Category Maturity by Regions
- Demand-Supply Shifts
- Regional Demand-Supply Snapshot
- Global EO Production Hubs
- Market Developments
- Regional Impact of Trends
- Key Category Growth Drivers and Corresponding Regional Impacts
- Major Category Growth Constraints and Corresponding Regional Impacts
- Key Current Technological Innovations
- Major Regulatory Frameworks
- Strategic Sustainability Practices
- Porter’s Five Forces
- PESTLE Analysis
- PART 4: SUPPLY MARKET INSIGHTS
- Supplier Operational Capability Matrix
- Other Prominent Suppliers by Region: Operational Capability Matrix
- Supplier Functional Capability Matrix
- Other Prominent Suppliers by Region: Functional Capability Matrix
- Key Clients and Partners
- Supplier Cost Breakup
- Supplier Positioning Matrix
- PART 5: PRICING INSIGHTS
- Pricing Models Snapshot
- Pricing Models – Pros and Cons
- Indicative Pricing
- PART 6: PROCUREMENT INSIGHTS
- Major Category Requirements
- Major Procurement Pain Points
- Category Sourcing Evolution Matrix
- Procurement Best Practices
- Cost-saving Opportunities
- Supplier Selection Criteria
- Category Negotiation Strategies
- SLA Terms
- Supplier Evaluation Criteria
- Category Risk Analysis
- PART 7: TOP FIVE SUPPLIERS
- DowDuPont
- Royal Dutch Shell
- Sinopec
- CNPC
- Eastman Chemical
- PART 8: APPENDIX
- Glossary
- Key Notes
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