TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION
Report Scope and Methodology
Executive Summary
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Economic Outlook
Key Economic Indicators
Industrial Output
Population and Labor
Foreign Investment
Foreign Trade
Financial and Tax Regulations
Banking System and Regulations
Foreign Exchange
Taxes, Tariff and Custom Duties
III. STEEL INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
Steel Industry Overview
Steel Industry Structure
Labor Costs
Major Producer Facility Locations
Major Producer Facility Output
Market Share of Key Producers
Potential Entrants
Major Foreign Investments
Technology Development
IV. STEEL PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
Overview
Steel Production and Demand
Heavy Rail
Ordinary Large Rolled-steel
Ordinary Medium Rolled-steel
Ordinary Small Rolled-steel
High Quality Section Steel
Wire Steel
Steel Plate
Steel Pipe and Tube
Steel Band
Other Steel Products
Stainless Steel
Steel Imports and Exports
Pricing Trends
V. STEEL CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
Steel Markets Outlook Overview
Construction
Construction Market Outlook
Steel Consumption in Construction
Automobiles
Automobile Market Outlook
Steel Consumption in Automobiles
Machinery and Equipment
Machinery and Equipment Market Outlook
Steel Consumption in Machinery and Equipment
Household Appliances
Household Appliance Market Outlook
Steel Consumption in House Appliances
Other Steel Markets
VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES
Distribution System in China
China's Distribution System
Steel Distribution Channels
Transportation and Freight Infrastructure
Communications
Market Entry Channels
Exporting to China
Export Market Overview
Chinese Trading Practice
Trading Companies
Import Restrictions in China
Technology Licensing
Technology Licensing Overview
Intellectual Property Protection
Joint Venture
Joint Venture Overview
Advantages and Disadvantages
Wholly Owned Enterprises
Foreign Wholly Owned Enterprises Overview
Advantages and Disadvantages
Other Market Entry Channels
Setting up Sales Offices
Selling to China Through Attending Trade Fairs
Contacting Chinese Companies
Advertising
Market Entry Strategies
Understanding Differences
Business Practice Differences
Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions
Dealing with Governments
VII. STEEL PRODUCER DIRECTORY
Steel Producer Profiles
Distributors
Research Institutions and Associations
Major End-Users
LIST OF TABLES
I. INTRODUCTION
Economic Outlook Summary
Steel Supply and Demand Summary
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Key Economic Indicators
Industrial Output
Population and Labor Force Trends
Foreign Investment and Loans
Foreign Trade
III. STEEL INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
Major Producer Facility Locations
Major Steel Producer Output
Market Share of Key Producers
Major Foreign Investments
IV. STEEL PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
Steel Production and Demand
Heavy Rail
Ordinary Large Rolled-steel
Ordinary Medium Rolled-steel
Ordinary Small Rolled-steel
High Quality Section Steel
Wire Steel
Steel Plate
Steel Pipe and Tube
Steel Band
Other Steel Products
Stainless Steel
Steel Imports and Exports
V. STEEL CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
Total Steel Consumption by Market
Construction Market Outlook
Steel Consumption in Construction
Automobile Market Outlook
Steel Consumption in Automobiles
Machinery and Equipment Market Outlook
Steel Consumption in Machinery and Equipment
Household Appliance Market Outlook
Steel Consumption in House Appliances
Other Steel Markets
LIST OF CHARTS
I. INTRODUCTION
Economic Outlook Summary
Steel Supply and Demand Summary
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Key Economic Indicators
Industrial Output
Population and Labor Force Trends
Foreign Investment and Loans
Foreign Trade
III. STEEL INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
Major Producer Facility Locations
Major Steel Producer Output
Market Share of Key Producers
Major Foreign Investments
IV. STEEL PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
Steel Production and Demand
Heavy Rail
Ordinary Large Rolled-steel
Ordinary Medium Rolled-steel
Ordinary Small Rolled-steel
High Quality Section Steel
Wire Steel
Steel Plate
Steel Pipe and Tube
Steel Band
Other Steel Products
Stainless Steel
Steel Imports and Exports
V. STEEL CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
Total Steel Consumption by Market
Construction Market Outlook
Steel Consumption in Construction
Automobile Market Outlook
Steel Consumption in Automobiles
Machinery and Equipment Market Outlook
Steel Consumption in Machinery and Equipment
Household Appliance Market Outlook
Steel Consumption in House Appliances
Other Steel Markets