The report sums up the development of the global and Chinese petrochemical industries in 2004. Through detailed data and full elaboration, it reveals the structure and competition pattern of China's petrochemical industry. Meanwhile, it also presents a comprehensive assessment of the operational strategies and competitiveness of key enterprises in the industry.

The report especially points out the following: In 2004, insufficient production capacity of crude oil and other petrochemical products continued to stimulate the fast growth of the petrochemical. International cooperation and competition were continuously strengthened. State-owned petrochemical enterprises continued to make institutional, business and strength adjustment. Raw material prices were set to rise, with varying effects on the industry. The industry was in urgent need to look for ways to solve the crude oil shortage problem. In the manufacturing link, State-owned enterprises monopolized the middle and upstream, while private capital competed in the downstream field. Foreign capital staged strong offensives. In the oil product retail field, Sinopec and PetroChina were in a monopolistic position for the time being, with foreign capital entering in large numbers. In the next few years, oil and petrochemical production will continue to maintain fast growth, with production capacity falling short of demand. Production regions will become concentrated and new and high technologies and products with high added values will draw attention. The industry will pay more attention to environmental protection and sustainable development.
    
Based on an in-depth analysis of major factors affecting the development of China's petrochemical industry, 2005-2009, the report presents qualitative and quantitative forecast of the development trend of the industry. Finally, it provides pertinent industry development strategies and recommendations.

2.Overview of Development of China's Petrochemical Industry in 2004
2.1 Growth Environment 
2.1.1 The Policy Environment
2.1.2 The Investment Environment
2.1.3 The Economic Environment
2.2 Status and Characteristics
2.2.1 Size
2.2.2 Structure 
2.2.3 Characteristics
2.3 Industry Segments 
2.3.1 Production and Processing of Natural Crude Oil and Natural Gas
2.3.2 Basic Chemical Raw Materials 
2.3.3 Chemical Fertilizer 
2.3.4 Chemical Pesticide 
2.3.5 Plastics and Resin
2.3.6 Synthetic Rubber
2.3.7 Chemical Fiber
2.3.8 Dope, Printing Ink, Paint and Similar Products 
2.3.9 Chemical Equipment 

3.Competition Situation and Behavior in China's Petrochemical Industry in 2004  
3.1 Manufacturing Link
3.2 Oil Product Retail Link

4.Assessment of Key Enterprises' Competitiveness in China's Petrochemical Industry in 2004 

5.Analysis of Driving Forces for Growth of China's Petrochemical Industry, 2005-2009
5.1 Policy Factor
5.1.1 Oil and Gas Prospecting 
5.1.2 Oil and Gas Production 
5.1.3 Oil and Gas Transportation and Sales 
5.1.4 New Chemical Materials 
5.1.5. Advanced Chemical Energy 
5.2.Technology Factor
5.2.1. Prospecting and Development
5.2.2.  Oil Refinery 
5.2.3. Chemical Industry 
5.2.4. New Product Development
5.3 Product Factor

6.Analysis of Trend of China's Petrochemical Industry, 2005-2009
6.1 Trend of Opening to the Outside World and Policy Guidance
6.2 Trend of Production and Operations 
6.3 Development Trend of Segment Industries 
6.3.1 Crude Oil Refinery 
6.3.2 Petrochemical Industry
6.3.3 New Generation Coal Chemical Industry 
6.3.4 Refined Chemical Industry 

7.Forecast for China's Petrochemical Industry, 2005-2009
7.1 Forecast for Global Oil and Gas Production 
7.2 Forecast for Fixed Investment in the Petrochemical Industry 
7.3 Forecast for Overall Size of the Petrochemical Industry
7.4 Forecast for Key Segment Industries 

8.Analysis of Investment Opportunities in China's Petrochemical Industry, 2005-2009 
8.1 Traditional Petrochemical Industry
8.2 New Chemical Materials
8.3 Refined Chemical Industry
8.4 Services Trade
8.5 M&As or Participation in Old Enterprise Reconstruction
8.6 Selection of Regions for Investment 

9.Recommendations