Wide Acceptance of DME-blended LPG to Increase Demand for Dimethyl Ether

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Wide Acceptance of DME-blended LPG to Increase Demand
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REPORT DESCRIPTION
Dimethyl Ether Market - Global & China Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast
2014 - 2020
The global dimethyl ether (DME) market is moderately consolidated with a few large players holding a
significant market share. A number of key companies operating in the DME market are based in China and
these companies collectively account for a massive 85% of the global market, Transparency Market Research
says in a new study. Some of these companies are Jiutai Energy Group, Shenhua Ningxia Coal Industry Group
Co. Ltd., and China Energy Ltd. These Chinese companies have low operational costs and high installed
capacities, which gives them a massive competitive edge.
Small players pose a negligible threat to the established players. This is because established players have
achieved economies of scale and are able to produce DME at low cost. The competition has increased among
manufacturers owing to the shutdown by the government on the illegal blending of DME in domestic LPG in
China. The degree of competition is likely to be high in the next five years, observes TMR.
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High Demand from Asia Pacific Drives Demand for DME-blended LPG
The demand for dimethyl ether-blended LPG is extremely high, especially in Asia Pacific and more specifically
from countries such as China, Indonesia, and Japan. Among these countries, China accounts for 80% of the
demand for DME, for LPG blending. The similarity of DME and LPG have led to a wide acceptance of DMEblended LPG and is thus replacing traditional LPG. This is benefitting the DME market.
Another factor driving the DME demand is its use as an aerosol propellant. Conventional aerosol propellants
are being increasingly replaced by the environmental-friendly DME-based aerosol propellants. DME-based
aerosol propellants are extensively used in room fresheners, deodorants, hair sprays, antiperspirants, and pain
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relieving sprays. Thus, the demand for DME is driven by its extensive use in the cosmetic industry and other
end use products.
Ban Imposed by Chinese Government On Domestic Use of DME-blended LPG Reduces DME Demand
The most lucrative application of DME is DME-blended LPG. The demand for DME-blended LPG in China is
the highest and thus, the shutdown on the illegal blending of DME in LPG cylinders has resulted in the
restricted growth of the DME market. Although the blending of DME in LPG cylinders still prevails in China,
albeit illegally, the demand for DME has been subdued since the Chinese government imposed a ban on DMEblended LPG for domestic use.
Another application area of DME is its use as an alternative to diesel, owing to its low emissions of harmful
gases and smoke-free combustion. However, the poor lubricating properties and low viscosity of DME cause
deterioration of the fuel injection systems. Leakage occurring from fuel supply systems as a result of low
viscosity, renders DEM unviable as a standalone fuel.
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Bio-based DME to Emerge as Transportation Fuel in Bid to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Dimethyl ether is derived from fossil fuel such as coal and biomass. The DME obtained from fossil fuel has a
higher carbon footprint and releases much carbon dioxide. Thus, Europe, North America, and many countries
in Asia have shifted focus to bio-based DME in a bid to reduce carbon emissions.
Moreover, the government in China has imposed strict restrictions on the production of coal, in order to control
environmental pollution. This is causing companies in China to invest heavily on cleaner technologies such as
bio-based DME. Thus, bio-based DME is expected to become one of the mainstream fuels and open many
opportunities of growth in the market.
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China to Lead Dimethyl Ether Market by Volume
China accounted for the largest share of 80.4% in the global dimethyl ether market in 2013. Moreover, the
market in China is expected to exhibit the highest growth in terms of volume. The DME market in Europe and
North America are also expected to witness growth at a fast pace.
On the basis of raw materials used in the manufacturing of DME, fossil fuel accounted for 96.5% of the global
market in 2013, while bio-based DME accounted for the remaining 3.5% of the market.
According to the report, the global opportunity in the DME market will rise from US$4.46 bn in 2013 to US$8.37
bn by 2020, expanding at a 9.4% CAGR from 2014 to 2020, as per TMR.
This information is based on the findings of a report published by Transparency Market Research titled
“Dimethyl Ether Market - Global and China Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and
Forecast, 2014 - 2020.”
The report segments the global dimethyl ether market as follows:
Application
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LPG blending
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Aerosol propellants
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Transportation fuel
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Industrial
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Others (Including chemical feedstock, etc.)
Raw Material
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Fossil fuel based DME
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Bio based DME
Region
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North America
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Europe
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Asia Pacific
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China
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Rest of Asia Pacific
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Rest of the World
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Chapter 1 Preface
1.1 Research Description
1.2 Market Segmentation
1.2.1 Global & China Dimethyl Ether Market, Segmentation by Applications, Raw Material and Region
1.3 Research Scope
1.3.1 Assumptions
1.4 Research Methodology
1.4.1 Abbreviations
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Global & China Dimethyl Ether Market, 2013 – 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)
Chapter 3 Dimethyl Ether Market - Industry Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Value Chain Analysis
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3.3 Market Drivers
3.3.1 Application as LPG Blend in Asia Pacific, Particularly China, Accounted for the Meteoric Rise in
Demand for DME
3.3.1.1 Quantitative Comparison Between LPG and DME Properties
3.3.2 Application as Aerosol Propellants has Traditionally been the Mainstay of DME Market
3.3.2.1 Environmental Effect Comparative Study of Aerosol Types
3.4 Market Restraints
3.4.1 Government Regulations Pertaining to Blending of DME in Domestic LPG Cylinders in China
3.4.2 Limited Viscosity and Lubricity of Dimethyl Ether, a Restraint for Use as Diesel Alternative in
Automotives
3.4.2.1 Property Comparison of DME – Diesel Blended Fuel
3.5 Market Opportunities
3.5.1 Bio-DME is expected to provide impetus to the global DME market for Transportation Application
3.5.1.1 Co2 Emission Comparison Based on DME Feedstocks
3.6 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.6.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.6.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.6.3 Threat of New Entrants
3.6.4 Threat from Substitutes
3.6.5 Degree of Competition
3.7 Global Dimethyl Ether - Market Attractiveness Analysis
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3.7.1 Global Dimethyl Ether - Market Attractiveness Analysis, 2013
3.8 Global Dimethyl Ether Market - Company Market Share Analysis
3.8.1 Global Dimethyl Ether Market: Company Market Share Analysis, 2013
Chapter 4 Dimethyl Ether Market – Application Analysis
4.1 Global & China Dimethyl Ether Market: Application Overview
4.1.1 Global & China Dimethyl Ether Market, Volume Share, by Application, 2013 - 2020
4.2 LPG Blending
4.2.1 Global Demand for Dimethyl Ether for LPG Blending, 2013 - 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)
4.3 Aerosol Propellants
4.3.1 Global Demand for Dimethyl Ether for Aerosol Propellant, 2013 - 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)
4.4 Transportation Fuel
4.4.1 Global Demand for Dimethyl Ether for Transportation Fuel, 2013 - 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)
4.5 Industrial Applications
4.5.1 Global Demand for Dimethyl Ether for Industrial Applications, 2013 - 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)
4.6 Others
4.6.1 Global Demand for Dimethyl Ether for Other Applications, 2013 - 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)
Chapter 5 Dimethyl Ether Market - Raw Material Analysis
5.1 Global & China Dimethyl Ether Market: Raw Material Overview
5.1.1 Global & China Dimethyl Ether Market, Volume Share, by Raw Material, 2013 - 2020
5.2 Fossil Fuel Based
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5.2.1 Global Demand for Fossil Fuel Based Dimethyl Ether, 2013 - 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)
5.3 Bio Based
5.3.1 Global Demand for Bio Based Dimethyl Ether, 2013 - 2020 (Kilo Tons) (US$ Mn)
Chapter 6 Dimethyl Ether Market - Regional Analysis
6.1 Global & China Dimethyl Ether Market: Regional Overview
6.1.1 Global Dimethyl Ether Market, Volume Share, by Region, 2013 - 2020
6.2 North America
6.2.1 North America Dimethyl Ether Market, Volume by Application, 2013 - 2020 (Kilo Tons)
6.2.2 North America Dimethyl Ether Market, Revenue by Application, 2013 - 2020 (US$ Mn)
6.2.3 North America Dimethyl Ether Market, Volume by Raw Material, 2013 - 2020 (Kilo Tons)
6.2.4 North America Dimethyl Ether Market, Revenue by Raw Material, 2013 - 2020 (US$ Mn)
6.3 Europe
6.3.1 Europe Dimethyl Ether Market, Volume by Application, 2013 - 2020 (Kilo Tons)
6.3.2 Europe Dimethyl Ether Market, Revenue by Application, 2013 – 2020 (US$ Mn)
6.3.3 Europe Dimethyl Ether Market, Volume by Raw Material, 2013 - 2020 (Kilo Tons)
6.3.4 Europe Dimethyl Ether Market, Revenue by Raw Material, 2013 - 2020 (US$ Mn)
6.4 Asia Pacific
6.4.1 China
6.4.1.1 China Dimethyl Ether Market, Volume by Application, 2013 - 2020 (Kilo Tons)
6.4.1.2 China Dimethyl Ether Market, Revenue by Application, 2013 – 2020 (US$ Mn)
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6.4.1.3 China Dimethyl Ether Market, Volume by Raw Material, 2013 - 2020 (Kilo Tons)
6.4.1.4 China Dimethyl Ether Market, Revenue by Raw Material, 2013 - 2020 (US$ Mn)
6.4.2 Rest of Asia Pacific
6.4.2.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Dimethyl Ether Market, Volume by Application, 2013 - 2020 (Kilo Tons)
6.4.2.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Dimethyl Ether Market, Revenue by Application, 2013 – 2020 (US$ Mn)
6.4.2.3 Rest of Asia Pacific Dimethyl Ether Market, Volume by Raw Material, 2013 - 2020 (Kilo Tons)
6.4.2.4 Rest of Asia Pacific Dimethyl Ether Market, Revenue by Raw Material, 2013 - 2020 (US$ Mn)
6.5 Rest of the World (RoW)
6.5.1 RoW Dimethyl Ether Market, Volume by Application, 2013 - 2020 (Kilo Tons)
6.5.2 RoW Dimethyl Ether Market, Revenue by Application, 2013 – 2020 (US$ Mn)
6.5.3 RoW Dimethyl Ether Market, Volume by Raw Material, 2013 - 2020 (Kilo Tons)
6.5.4 RoW Dimethyl Ether Market, Revenue by Raw Material, 2013 - 2020 (US$ Mn)
Chapter 7 Company Profiles
7.1 China Energy Ltd.
7.2 Fuel DME Production Co., Ltd.
7.3 Korea Gas Corporation
7.4 Royal Dutch Shell PLC
7.5 Akzo Nobel NV
7.6 Oberon Fuels, Inc.
7.7 Grillo-Werke AG
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7.8 Shenhua Ningxia Coal Industry Group Co., Ltd.
7.9 E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co
7.10 Mitsubishi Corporation
7.11 Guangdong JOVO Group Co., Ltd.
7.12 Jiutai Energy Group
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The global dimethyl ether (DME) market is moderately consolidated with a few large players holding a significant market share. A number of key companies operating in the DME market are based in China and these companies collectively account for a massive 85% of the global market, Transparency Market Research says in a new study. Some of these companies are Jiutai Energy Group, Shenhua Ningxia Coal Industry Group Co. Ltd., and China Energy Ltd. These Chinese companies have low operational costs and high installed capacities, which gives them a massive competitive edge.