WMStrategy Demo South And Central America Xylenes Market January 2019

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2. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 Report overview Report overview This report presents a strategic analysis of the xylenes market in South and Central America and a forecast for its development in the medium term. It provides a comprehensive overview of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand drivers, etc. This is the most detailed and comprehensive report about the xylenes market in South and Central America currently available! The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the xylenes market in South and Central America, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes, dynamics, structure and characteristics of production, imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the next five years. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis of the main market participants, price fluctuations, growth and demand drivers of the market and all other factors, influencing its development. It also focuses on the overall installed production capacities in each country within the region along with the main producers on the market, the technologies each of them uses and the average utilization rates. This research report has been prepared using the unique WMStrategy’s methodology, including a blend of qualitative and quantitative data. The information comes from official sources and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the xylenes market in South and Central America includes: • Analysis and forecast for the economy of South and Central America; • Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; • Market breakdown (by origin, by country, etc.); • Volume and dynamics of all installed capacities for the production of xylenes in South and Central America and forecast for their development in the medium term; • Breakdown of all installed capacities for the production of xylenes in South and Central America by their owner and operator companies and countries; • Main technologies used for producing xylenes in South and Central America in the main plants of each of the domestic market players; • Average annual utilization rates for the production of xylenes in South and Central America and forecast for their development in the medium term; • Country information - breakdown by country for all major indicators, showing the exact volumes and values for each individual country, covered in the report; • Volume, dynamics and analysis of domestic production (past, current and future); Page 2of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

3. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 • Analysis of price levels (wholesale, retail, distributors, etc.) and their dynamics (past, current and future); Volume, dynamics and analysis of imports (past, current and future); Volume, dynamics and analysis of exports (past, current and future); Volume, dynamics and analysis of consumption (past, current and future); Characteristics of the main market participants (manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, importers, exporters, Governmental structures, etc.) and the competitive landscape; Profiles of the main companies, producing xylenes in South and Central America along with their overall production capacities; Value chain analysis and structure of price formation; Analysis of the factors, influencing the market development (market growth drivers, restraints, recent state programs, etc.); Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and demand on the market; Country opportunity analysis; Analysis of the major trade flows; Forecast for market development in the medium term (including three possible scenarios for development). • • • • • • • • • • • Brief overview of the used methodology: • Analysis of official statistical information; • Semi structured interviews with market experts; • Semi structured interviews with corporate clients of the market; • Analysis of information, received from the main market participants; • Analysis of secondary information from official sources; • WMStrategy own methodology. The report contains information on the following products: • Xylenes, including: o Ortho-Xylenes; o Para-Xylene; o Ethylbenzene; o Benzene; o Toluene; o Solvents; o Others. Page 3of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

4. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 The report covers the following countries: • South and Central America: Argentina, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad, Uruguay, Venezuela. The report covers the following companies, along with their installed production capacities: • • • • • Ypf; Braskem; Braskem Qpar; Petrobras; Ecopetrol. This report will allow you to: • Quickly and cost–effectively get a strategic analysis and gain competitive intelligence about the market; • Track market data, including size, value, segmentation, forecasts, dynamics and structure – past, present and future; • See the exact usage of xylenes in South and Central America by main applications/product groups in the last five years and a forecast for its development in the medium term; • Evaluate the overall installed capacities used for the production of xylenes in South and Central America and their utilization rates in the last five years and a forecast for their development in the medium term; • Strategically assess the competitive position of the main domestic producers, along with their overall installed capacities and production techniques; • Get and compare information at both aggregate level (for the whole region) and for each individual country, covered in the report; • Explore and identify new market opportunities in the countries and regions within the market; • Track and identify key market trends, opportunities and threats and key drivers behind recent market changes; • Strategically assess market growth potential, demand drivers and restraints on the market; • Evaluate the key macroeconomic indicators to get insight into the general trends within the economy; • See how the market performed in the past (over the last 5 years) and how it will Page 4of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

5. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 perform in the future (in the next 5 years); Get acquainted with the leading companies on the market; Evaluate how diversified the market is in terms of competitive intensity, fragmentation and environment and understand competitive threats; Empower your marketing, branding, strategy and market development, consumption and supply functions with useful market insights; Build your investment strategy by assessing market attractiveness or company attractiveness; Build your own market entry or market expansion strategy or evaluate your current strategy; Add value to pitches and presentations by using official and accurate data and calculations. • • • • • • We have all the data for this report already available and the report is 75% ready and is in completion stage. With each License, you will get an Excel sheet with all the quantitative information in up to 1 working day after your purchase, which will allow you to start working with the data immediately! The final version of the research report will be presented up to 5 working days after your order. The report will be updated as of the current month of purchase. Feel free to contact us for more information! This is the most comprehensive report covering the xylenes market in South and Central America currently available! We also offer similar reports, covering every global country, region and the world as an overall and offer special terms for bundle purchases. So, if you are interested in the xylenes market in South and Central America, this research report will provide you with a strategic analysis of the market, its recent and future development. In addition, the report will save you time and money while presenting you all the necessary information, empowering you to make informed decisions and move your business forward! Page 5of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

6. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 Research methodology Research methodology The report on the South and Central American xylenes market uses the unique WMStrategy’s researchmethodology that combines quantitative and qualitative analysis. 1. Analysis of official statistical information This report includes analysis of official statistical information from different public and private sources. The information is used for the interpretation and analysis of data on the volume and dynamics of different quantitative indicators. In the same way, the information is used as basis for building forecasts for the dynamics of the quantitative indicators for the next few years. The exact list of used sources of official information is available in the full report! 2. Analysis of information, received from the main market participants The collection and analysis of information, received from the main market participants is done mainly to understand their competitive positions on the market, to define and assess how different pricing and promotional strategies are utilized on the market and what competitive advantage each of them gives.This information is also used to analyze the assortment and brand presence on the market. The information, received from the main market participants include company presentations, annual reports, price lists, promotional materials, proposals, etc. 3. Analysis of secondary information from official sources The analysis of secondary information from official sources is used to make the picture of the market complete and full. The data is also used to verify the quantitative analysis and to enrich the qualitative one. Such information include data from industry portals and publications, trade associations, media agencies, articles and reviews, marketing agencies, commercial databases, WMStrategy own research studies. 4. Semi structured interviews with market experts Collection and analysis of qualitative information is used to explain different trends, growth drivers, volatility, threats and opportunities of the market. The collection of qualitative information is done through semi structured interviews with market experts. As market experts are considered representatives of the main market participants – manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, importers, exporters, unions, professional associations Page 6of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

7. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 and special publications, whose work is directly related to this particular market on a daily basis. The format of the semi structured interviews allows us not only tocover the main questions we need to ask in order to understand the logic behind the market,but also to get new insights and to allow new ideas and factors to come into the picture.During the semi structured interviews, the market experts are asked about their views on thefuture of the market, which are taken into consideration while preparing our forecasts fordevelopment. The exact list of interviewed experts is available in the full report or upon request! 5. Semi structured interviews with corporate clients of the market Another way of looking into the specific market is through the point of view of the corporate clients. In this phase of the research, we are using semi structured interviews to understand the perspective of the high-volume clients on the market. This allows for unmatched wide and deep industry understanding. 6. WMStrategy own methodology The own methodology of WMStrategy can be found in every step of preparing our research studies from the methodology through the processes of collecting and analyzing information to drawing conclusions from it. Page 7of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

8. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 Table of contents Table of contents 1. Introduction 1.1. Report description 1.2. Research methodology 2. Executive summary 3. Characteristics of xylenes 4. Characteristics and analysis of raw materials base 5. State of the economy of South and Central America 5.1. Characteristics of the economy of South and Central America in 2013-2017 5.2. Forecast for the development of the economy of South and Central America for 2018-2020 6. Overview and analysis of the xylenes market in South and Central America 6.1. Volume, value and dynamics of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017 6.2. Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017: production, imports, exports, consumption 6.3. Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017 by origin 6.4. Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central Americain 2013-2017 by country 6.5. Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017 by application/main product groups and forecast for its development in the medium term 6.6. Key recent trends on the xylenes market in South and Central America 6.7. Competitive landscape of the market 6.8. Country opportunity analysis 6.9. Key drivers and restraints for the market development in the medium term 7. Overview and analysis of the domestic production of xylenes in South and Central America 7.1. Volume, distribution and dynamics of the installed capacities for the production of xylenes in South and Central America broken down by country in the last 5 years and forecast for their development in the medium term 7.2. Volume and dynamics of the average annual utilization rates used for the production of xylenes in South and Central America in the last 5 years and forecast for their development in the medium term 7.3. Volume, value and dynamics of the domestic production of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 and forecast for 2018-2023 Page 8of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

9. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 7.4. Structure of the South and Central American production of xylenes in 2013-2017 by countries 7.5. Characteristics of the main producers of xylenes in South and Central America along with their exact installed capacities and used production techniques in the last 5 years and forecast for their development in the medium term 8. Characteristics and analysis of the prices of xylenes in South and Central America 8.1. Value chain analysis 8.2. Structure of price formation 8.3. Characteristics of the producer prices of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 8.4. Characteristics of other prices of xylenes 9. Trade balance of the foreign trade operations of xylenes in South and Central America 9.1. Trade balance of the foreign trade operations of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 10. Overview and analysis of the imports of xylenes to the South and Central American market 10.1. Volume, value and dynamics of the imports of xylenes to South and Central America in 2013-2017 10.2. Major trade inflows of xylenes imports to South and Central America in 2013- 2017 10.3. Structure of the imports of xylenes in 2013-2017 by importing countries 10.4. Average prices of the xylenes, imported to South and Central America in 2013- 2017 11. Overview and analysis of the South and Central American exports of xylenes 11.1. Volume, value and dynamics of the South and Central American exports of xylenes in 2013-2017 11.2. Major trade outflows of xylenes exports from South and Central America in 2013- 2017 11.3. Structure of the South and Central American exports of xylenes in 2013-2017 by exporting countries 11.4. Average prices of the South and Central American exports of xylenes in 2013- 2017 12. Characteristics of the consumption of xylenes in South and Central America 12.1. Volume, value and dynamics of the consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 12.2. Structure of the consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013- 2017 (by origin, by channel, by country) Page 9of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

10. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 12.3. Volume, value and dynamics of the per capita consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 12.4. Balance between domestic supply and domestic demand on the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017 and forecast for its development in the medium term 13. Forecast for development of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2018-2023 13.1. Factors, influencing the development of the xylenes market in South and Central America in the medium term 13.2. Forecast for market development in the medium term under three possible scenarios About WMStrategy List of tables • Key indicators on the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Key indicators of the economy of South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Forecast for the economy of South and Central America in 2018-2020 • Volume and dynamics of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Value and dynamics of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in value terms • Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America by origin in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America by origin in 2013-2017, in value terms • Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America by country in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America by country in 2013-2017, in value terms • Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America by application/main product groups in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Forecast for the structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America by application/main product groups in 2018-2023, in volume terms • Country opportunity analysis Page 10of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

11. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 • Volume and dynamics of the installed capacities for the production of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 by main countries • Volume and dynamics of the installed capacities for the production of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 by main companies • Forecast for the installed capacities for the production of xylenes by main countries in South and Central America in 2018-2023 • Forecast for the installed capacities for the production of xylenes by main companies in South and Central America in 2018-2023 • Volume and dynamics of the average annual utilization rates used for the production of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Forecast for the average annual utilization rates used for the production of xylenes in South and Central America in 2018-2023 • Volume and dynamics of the domestic production of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Value and dynamics of the domestic production of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Structure of the domestic production of xylenes in South and Central America by producing countries in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Structure of the domestic production of xylenes in South and Central America by producing countries in 2013-2017, in value terms • Forecast for the production of xylenes in South and Central America in 2018-2023 • Structure of the domestic producers of xylenes by overall installed production capacities in South and Central America in 2013-2017 and forecast for their development in 2018-2023 • Value chain analysis of the xylenes market in South and Central America • Cost breakdown of the price formation of xylenes in South and Central America, in % • Volume and dynamics of the average producer prices of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Volume and dynamics of the average producer prices of xylenes in South and Central America by producing countries in 2013-2017 • Volume and dynamics of other prices of xylenes in South and Central America (wholesale, distributor, retail, etc.) in 2013-2017 • Trade balance of xylenes foreign trade in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Trade balance of xylenes foreign trade in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in value terms • Trade balance of xylenes foreign trade in South and Central America by trading countries in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Trade balance of xylenes foreign trade in South and Central America by trading countries in 2013-2017, in value terms Page 11of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

12. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 • Volume and dynamics of the imports of xylenes to South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Value and dynamics of the imports of xylenes to South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Main countries, exporting xylenes to South and Central America in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Main countries, exporting xylenes to South and Central America in 2013-2017, in value terms • Structure of the imports of xylenes to South and Central America by importing countries in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Structure of the imports of xylenes to South and Central America by importing countries in 2013-2017, in value terms • Average prices of the xylenes, imported to South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Average prices of the xylenes, imported to South and Central America in 2013-2017 by importing countries • Volume and dynamics of the South and Central American exports of xylenes in 2013-2017 • Value and dynamics of the South and Central American exports of xylenes in 2013-2017 • Recipient countries of the South and Central American exports of xylenes in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Recipient countries of the South and Central American exports of xylenes in 2013-2017, in value terms • Structure of the South and Central American exports of xylenes by exporting countries in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Structure of the South and Central American exports of xylenes by exporting countries in 2013-2017, in value terms • Average prices of the South and Central American exports of xylenes in 2013-2017 • Average prices of the South and Central American exports of xylenes in 2013-2017 by exporting countries • Volume and dynamics of the consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013- 2017 • Value and dynamics of the consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013- 2017 • Structure of the consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Structure of the consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in value terms • Structure of the consumption of xylenes in South and Central America by consuming countries in 2013-2017 • Volume and dynamics of the per capita consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 Page 12of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

13. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 • Value and dynamics of the per capita consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Balance between domestic supply and domestic demand on the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Balance between domestic supply and domestic demand on the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in value terms • Forecast for the total demand for xylenes in South and Central America in 2018-2023 (under the framework of the base scenario), in volume and value terms • Forecast for the total demand for xylenes in South and Central America in 2018-2023 (under the framework of the pessimistic scenario), in volume and value terms • Forecast for the total demand for xylenes in South and Central America in 2018-2023 (under the framework of the optimistic scenario), in volume and value terms List of figures • Volume and dynamics of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Value and dynamics of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in value terms • Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America by origin in volume terms in 2013-2017 • Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America by origin in value terms in 2013-2017 • Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America by country in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America by country in 2013-2017, in value terms • Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America by application/main product groups in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Forecast for the structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America by application/main product groups in 2018-2023, in volume terms • Volume and dynamics of the installed capacities for the production of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 by main countries • Volume and dynamics of the installed capacities for the production of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 by main companies Page 13of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

14. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 • Forecast for the installed capacities for the production of xylenes by main countries in South and Central America in 2018-2023 • Forecast for the installed capacities for the production of xylenes by main companies in South and Central America in 2018-2023 • Volume and dynamics of the average annual utilization rates used for the production of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Forecast for the average annual utilization rates used for the production of xylenes in South and Central America in 2018-2023 • Volume and dynamics of the domestic production of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Value and dynamics of the domestic production of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Structure of the domestic production of xylenes in South and Central America by producing countries in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Structure of the domestic production of xylenes in South and Central America by producing countries in 2013-2017, in value terms • Forecast for the production of xylenes in South and Central America in 2018-2023 • Structure of the domestic producers of xylenes by overall installed production capacities in South and Central America in 2013-2017 and forecast for their development in 2018-2023 • Value chain analysis of the xylenes market in South and Central America • Structure of the xylenes price formation in South and Central America, in % • Volume and dynamics of the average producer prices of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Deviation of the average producer prices of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013- 2017 by producing countries • Volume and dynamics of other prices of xylenes in South and Central America (wholesale, distributor, retail, etc.) in 2013-2017 • Trade balance of xylenes foreign trade in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Trade balance of xylenes foreign trade in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in value terms • Trade balance of xylenes foreign trade in South and Central America by trading countries in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Trade balance of xylenes foreign trade in South and Central America by trading countries in 2013-2017, in value terms • Volume and dynamics of the imports of xylenes to South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Value and dynamics of the imports of xylenes to South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Main countries, exporting xylenes to South and Central America in 2013-2017, in volume terms Page 14of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

15. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 • Main countries, exporting xylenes to South and Central America in 2013-2017, in value terms • Structure of the imports of xylenes to South and Central America by importing countries in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Structure of the imports of xylenes to South and Central America by importing countries in 2013-2017, in value terms • Average prices of the xylenes, imported to South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Average prices of the xylenes, imported to South and Central America in 2013-2017 by importing countries • Volume and dynamics of the South and Central American exports of xylenes in 2013-2017 • Value and dynamics of the South and Central American exports of xylenes in 2013-2017 • Recipient countries of the South and Central American exports of xylenes in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Recipient countries of the South and Central American exports of xylenes in 2013-2017, in value terms • Structure of the South and Central American exports of xylenes by exporting countries in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Structure of the South and Central American exports of xylenes by exporting countries in 2013-2017, in value terms • Average prices of the South and Central American exports of xylenes in 2013-2017 • Average prices of the South and Central American exports of xylenes in 2013-2017 by exporting countries • Volume and dynamics of the consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013- 2017 • Value and dynamics of the consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013- 2017 • Structure of the consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in volume terms • Structure of the consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in value terms • Structure of the consumption of xylenes in South and Central America by consuming countries in 2013-2017 • Volume and dynamics of the per capita consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Value and dynamics of the per capita consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 • Balance between domestic supply and domestic demand on the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in volume terms Page 15of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

16. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 • Balance between domestic supply and domestic demand on the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in value terms • Forecast for the total demand for xylenes in South and Central America in 2018-2023 (under the framework of the base scenario), in volume and value terms • Forecast for the total demand for xylenes in South and Central America in 2018-2023 (under the framework of the pessimistic scenario), in volume and value terms • Forecast for the total demand for xylenes in South and Central America in 2018-2023 (under the framework of the optimistic scenario), in volume and value terms Page 16of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

17. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 2. 2. Executive summary Executive summary The South and Central American xylenes market showed … dynamics in volume terms in the period 2013-2017. In 2013, it was equal to 381 thousand tons. In the next four years, it changed on an annual basis at rates of X%, X%, X% and X%, respectively. So, in 2017, the market reached X thousand tons. This was an overall growth of about X% for the past five years. In the medium term, experts believe that the market will continue its growth at rates of about X%-X% per year. In value terms, the xylenes market in South and Central America showed similar dynamics to the same indicator in volume terms. In 2013, it was equal to X million USD... … Table 1 Key indicators on the South and Central American xylenes market in 2013- 2017 Indicators 2013 Market volume and value in South and Central America in 000’s tons 381 2014 2015 2016 2017 … … … … in 000's of USD … … … … … Volume and value of production in South and Central America in 000’s tons … … … … … in 000's of USD … … … … … Volume and value of imports to South and Central America in 000’s tons … 46 … … … in 000's of USD Volume and value of the South and Central American exports in 000’s tons … … … … … … … … … … in 000's of USD … … … … … Share of domestically produced goods on the market, in physical terms Share of foreign products on the market, in physical terms …% …% …% …% …% …% …% …% …% …% Average prices on the domestic market … Average producer prices, in USD/ton Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis … … … … (WMStrategy) Page 17of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

18. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 6. 6. Overview and analysis Overview and analysis of the of the xylenes xylenes market market in in South and South and Central America Central America 6.1. 6.1. Volume, value and dynamics of the Volume, value and dynamics of the xylenes 2013 2013- -2017 2017 xylenes market in market in South and Central America South and Central America in in The South and Central American xylenes market in 2013 was equal to about 381 thousand tons. In the next few years, it ... Table 2 Volume and dynamics of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in thousands of tons and in % Year Market volume, in 000’s tons 2013 381 2014 … 2015 … 2016 … 2017 … Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis Dynamics, in % 100% X% X% X% X% (WMStrategy) Volume and dynamics of the South and Central American xylenes market in 2013-2017 X 250 115% X X X X 200 110% X% X% 150 105% 100 X% X% 100% 50 100% 0 95% 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Market volume, in 000's of tons Dynamics, in % Fig. 1 Volume and dynamics of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in thousands of tons and in %1 Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis (WMStrategy) 1Please, bear in mind that the figures, presented in this demo version are for illustrative purposes only and might differ from the real figures you will get by purchasing the full report! Page 18of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

19. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 … 6.3. During the whole analyzed period, the market was dominated by … products in both volume and value terms. In physical ones, the share of products of domestic origin was in the range of X%-X% of the total market. In value terms, their share was in the range of X%-X%. In 2013, the domestically produced products accounted for X% of the market in physical and X% in value terms. In the next few years, their share … … 6.3. Structure of the Structure of the xylenes xylenes market in market in South and Central America South and Central America by origin by origin Table 3 Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America by origin in 2013-2017, in thousands of tons Year Market volume, in 000’s tons products, in 000’s tons 2013 381 2014 … 2015 … 2016 … 2017 … Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis Domestically produced Foreign products, in 000’s tons … … … … … … … … … … (WMStrategy) Page 19of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

20. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 Structure of the South and Central American xylenes market by origin in 2013-2017 in volume terms, in % 90.00% X% X% X% X% X% 80.00% 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% X% 30.00% X% X% X% X% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Domestically produced products, in 000's of tons Foreign products, in 000's of tons Fig. 2 Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America by origin in 2013-2017 in volume terms, in %2 Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis (WMStrategy) 6.4. 6.4. Structure of the Structure of the xylenes 2017 2017 xylenes market in market in South and Central America South and Central America by countries in by countries in 2013 2013- - The countries with the largest xylenes markets in volume terms in South and Central America in 2017 were …, …, …, … and …. In total, they accounted for …% of the market in physical terms. … was the clear leader, as it alone accounted for …% of the market. The highest growing markets in South and Central America in the last five years were …, … and …, which grew at CAGR of …%, …% and …%, respectively… 2Please, bear in mind that the figures, presented in this demo version are for illustrative purposes only and might differ from the real figures you will get by purchasing the full report! Page 20of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

21. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 … Table 4 Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America by countries in 2013-2017, in thousands of tons and in % Market volume in 2013, in 000’s tons tons tons Argentina X X Bahamas X X Bolivia X X Brazil X X Chile X X Colombia X X Costa Rica X X Cuba X X Dominican Republic Ecuador X X El Salvador X X Guatemala X X Honduras X X Jamaica X X Nicaragua X X Panama X X Paraguay X X Peru X X Trinidad X X Uruguay X X Venezuela X X Total 381 X Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis Market volume in 2014, in 000’s Market volume in 2015, in 000’s Market volume in 2016, in 000’s tons X X X X X X X X Market volume in 2017, in 000’s tons X X X X X X X X Country share in 2017, in % CAGR 2013- 2017 Country X X X X X X X X X% X% X% X% X% 0% X% X% 7.96% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X X X X X X% X% X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% X% (WMStrategy) Page 21of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

22. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 Structure of the South and Central American xylenes market by countries in 2017 in volume terms, in % Country A X% Country B X% Country C X% Country D Country E X% X% X% Country F X% X% Country G Other countries Fig. 3 Structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America in volume terms in 2017 by countries, in %3 Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis (WMStrategy) 3Please, bear in mind that the figures, presented in this demo version are for illustrative purposes only and might differ from the real figures you will get by purchasing the full report! Page 22of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

23. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 6.5. 6.5. Structure of the Structure of the xylenes application/main product groups and fore application/main product groups and forecast for its development in the medium term term xylenes market in market in South and Central America South and Central America in 2013 cast for its development in the medium in 2013- -2017 by 2017 by … Throughout the whole analyzed period, the usage had a relatively homogeneous structure. Most of the xylenes regionally were used in the production of …, which in 2017 accounted for a share of about …% of the total in volume terms (…% in 2017). It was followed by use for the manufacture of … (with a share of …% in 2017), … and other usages (with shares of …% and …% in 2017, respectively). … Table 5 Volume and dynamics of the South and Central American xylenes market by usage in 2013-2017, in thousands of tons and in % Market volume in 2013, in 000's of tons tons tons Market volume in 2014, in 000's of Market volume in 2015, in 000's of Market volume in 2016, in 000's of tons Market volume in 2017, in 000's of tons CAGR 2013- 2017 Share in 2017, in % Main usage Para-Xylene … … … … … 10.81% X% Product B … … … … … X% X% Product C … … … … … X% X% Others … … … … … X% X% Total 381 … … … … X% 100% Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis (WMStrategy) … In the medium term, the xylenes consumption in the region is expected to grow the most in the production of …, which is expected to happen at a CAGR of …% per annum. It will be followed by the xylenes usage for production of …, …, and …, which are forecast to grow at CAGR of …%, …%, and…% per year, respectively. The overall market volume is forecast to decline at a CAGR of …% per year to reach 750 thousand tons in 2023. Page 23of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

24. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 Table 6 Forecast for the expected structure of the xylenes market in South and Central America by usage in 2018F-2023F, in volume terms Market volume in 2018F, in 000's of tons of tons of tons of tons Para-Xylene … … … Market volume in 2019F, in 000's Market volume in 2020F, in 000's Market volume in 2021F, in 000's Market volume in 2022F, in 000's of tons … Market volume in 2023F, in 000's of tons … CAGR 2018F- 2023F Share in 2023F, in % Main usage … 20.6% X% Product B … … … … … … X% X% Product C … … … … … … X% X% Others … … … … … … X% X% Total … … … … … 750 X% 100% Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis (WMStrategy) … 6.6. … 6.6. Key recent trends on the Key recent trends on the xylenes xylenes market in market in South and Central America South and Central America Another major trend for the last several years is connected with the substantial investments in mixed xylenes capacity, primarily for use in paraxylene. What is more, the investments have been located mainly in regions with a high concentration of polyester capacity, such as Northeast Asia. Due to the large new capacity reserves of both mixed xylenes and paraxylene in Asia, the US xylenes market has observed a major shift in the country's position in global trade flows. One of the distinct trends for the European market is the benefit from a prolonged golden age for naphtha crackers amid low oil prices. The vigorous downstream demand for derivatives such as terephthalic acid, phthalate anhydride, solvents and others led to strong xylene margins sustained throughout 2017. … 6.7. Competitive landscape of Competitive landscape of the market the market … The main players on the market are large multinational companies, which have the resources to compete for large contracts. However, most of them are quite diversified in terms of product and geographical operations and therefore less reliant on this particular market alone. The xylenes market is characterized by relatively low product differentiation, although products are less commoditized than most base chemicals. The barriers to market entry include capital requirements for establishing manufacturing facilities, and increasingly stringent regulation, which all serve to increase rivalry… 6.7. Page 24of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

25. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 7 7. . Overview and analysis of the domestic production of Overview and analysis of the domestic production of xylenes South and Central America South and Central America xylenes in in 7.1. 7.1. Volume, distribution and dynamics of the installed capacities for the production of Volume, distribution and dynamics of the installed capacities for the production of xylenes xylenes in in South and Central America South and Central America broken down by country in the last 5 years broken down by country in the last 5 years and forecast for their development in the medium term and forecast for their development in the medium term Xylenes are manufactured in several developed countries in South and Central America. … As of 2017, the largest capacity base was in … and accounted for a share of X% of all installed South and Central American capacities. They were followed by … with shares of X% and X% of all installed South and Central American capacities, respectively. As for dynamics, … registered the highest dynamics, increasing at CAGR of X% and X% per annum, respectively. … Table 7 Distribution of xylenes production capacities in South and Central America, broken down by countries in 2013-2017, in thousands of tons and in % Prod. capacity in 2013, in 000's of tons tons tons Argentina … … … Prod. capacity in 2014, in 000's of Prod. capacity in 2015, in 000's of Prod. capacity in 2016, in 000's of tons … Prod. capacity in 2017, in 000's of tons … CAGR 2013- 2017 Share in 2017, in % Country X% X% Brazil … … … … … X% X% Colombia … … … … … 0% X% Country D … … … … … X% X% Country E … … … … … X% X% Total X X X X X X% 100% Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis (WMStrategy) Page 25of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

26. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 7.2. 7.2. Volume and dynamics of the average annual utilization rates used for the Volume and dynamics of the average annual utilization rates used for the production of production of xylenes xylenes in in South and Central America South and Central America in the last 5 years and forecas for their development in the medium term for their development in the medium term in the last 5 years and forecast t … Table 8 Xylenes average annual capacity utilization rates in South and Central America, broken down by countries in 2013-2017, in % Average annual capacity util. rate in 2013, in % in % in % Argentina X% X% X% Brazil X% X% X% Colombia X% X% X% Country D X% X% X% Country E X% X% X% Total X% X% X% Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis Average annual capacity util. rate in 2014, Average annual capacity util. rate in 2015, Average annual capacity util. rate in 2016, in % X% X% X% X% X% X% Average annual capacity util. rate in 2017, in % X% X% X% X% X% X% CAGR 2013- 2017 Country X% X% X% X% X% X% (WMStrategy) 7.3. 7.3. Volume, value and dynamics of the domestic production of Volume, value and dynamics of the domestic production of xylenes Central America Central America in in 2013 2013- -2017 2017 and forecast for 2018 and forecast for 2018- -2023 xylenes in in South and South and 2023 As an overall, the South and Central American production of xylenes in volume terms showed mixed dynamics in the period 2013-2017. In 2013, in South and Central America were produced 375 thousand tons of xylenes. In the next year, the production increased by …%, which was followed by two years of decline. It happened at rates of …% and …%, respectively. In 2017, the production volume … by …% and reached … tons, which was its … value for the period.This was an overall … of …% for the last five years. Experts forecast that in the next few years, the South and Central American production will … at … rates of …% per year. … Page 26of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

27. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 Value and dynamics of the South and Central American production of xylenes in 2013-2017 600 112% X 110% X 500 X 108% X X% X X% 400 106% X% X% 104% 300 102% 200 100% 100% 98% 100 96% 0 94% 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Production value, in 000's of USD Dynamics, in % Fig. 4 Value and dynamics of the domestic production of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in thousands of USD and in %4 Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis (WMStrategy) … 4Please, bear in mind that the figures, presented in this demo version are for illustrative purposes only and might differ from the real figures you will get by purchasing the full report! Page 27of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

28. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 7.4. 7.4. Structure of the Structure of the South and Central American South and Central American production of production of xylenes xylenes in 2013 in 2013- -2017 by 2017 by countries countries The countries that produced the most xylenes in volume terms in South and Central America in 2017 were …, …, …, … and …. In total, they accounted for …% of the regional production in physical terms in the same year. … was the clear leader, as it alone accounted for …% of the production in South and Central America. The highest growing production in the last five years was recorded in …, … and …, which grew at CAGR of …%, …% and …% per year, respectively… … Table 9 Volume and dynamics of the xylenes production in South and Central America, broken down by countries in 2013-2017, in thousands of tons and in % Prod. in 2013, in 000’s of tons tons tons Prod. in 2014, in 000’s of Prod. in 2015, in 000’s of Prod. in 2016, in 000’s of tons Prod. in 2017, in 000’s of tons Country share in 2017, in % CAGR 2013- 2017 Country Argentina … … … … … …% …% Brazil … … … … … …% …% Colombia … … … … … …% …% Country D … … … … … …% …% Country E … … … … … …% …% Total … … … … … …% 100% Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis (WMStrategy) … Page 28of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

29. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 7.5. 7.5. Characteristics of the main producers of Characteristics of the main producers of xylenes with their exact installed capacities and used production techniques in the last 5 with their exact installed capacities and used production techniques in the last 5 years and forecast for their development in the medium term years and forecast for their development in the medium term xylenes in in South and Central America South and Central America along along At the moment, in South and Central America there are … xylenes manufacturers. The report includes some of the leading manufacturers, ranked in terms of their overall installed capacities for the production of xylenes as of 2017. … 7.5.1.YPF The largest oil company in Argentina no longer answers to a Spanish parent: Integrated oil company YPF was a subsidiary of Repsol, Spain's largest oil concern, until 2012, when the Argentina government seized a controlling 51% stake in YPF, much to the chagrin of Spain and Repsol YPF's shareholders. YPF has proved reserves (primarily in Argentina) of about 623 million barrels of oil and 3.7 trillion cu. ft. of natural gas. It produces, refines, and markets petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals. The company's three Argentine refineries have an annual capacity of about 116 million barrels. It also has a joint venture refinery (Refinor) with Petrobras Energía. … In the fiscal 2017, the company reported revenues, amounting to … USD, which was a … of …%, compared to the previous year. As far as net income is concerned, YPF recorded … USD, compared to … USD in the fiscal 2016. … Table 10 Installed capacities for the production of xylenes by YPF, broken down by countries in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in thousands of tons and in % Prod. capacity in 2013, in 000's of tons of tons of tons Country A X X X 100 X X X X X Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis Prod. capacity in 2014, in 000's Prod. capacity in 2015, in 000's Prod. capacity in 2016, in 000's of tons X Prod. capacity in 2017, in 000's of tons X Share in 2017, in % CAGR 2013- 2017 Country X% X% Country B X X X% X% Total X X X% X% (WMStrategy) Page 29of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

30. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 8 8. . Characteristics and analysis of the prices of Characteristics and analysis of the prices of xylenes xylenes in in South and South and Central America Central America … 8.3. 8.3. Characteristics of the producer prices of Characteristics of the producer prices of xylenes 2017 2017 … xylenes in in South and Central America South and Central America in in 2013 2013- - The average annual prices of xylenes in South and Central America in the period 2013-2017 showed … dynamics. In 2013, one ton of xylenes, purchased directly from the producer cost about … USD in South and Central America. In the next four years, the indicator recorded steady … with only one exception in 2014, when it … by …%. Its … rates in the other years were …%, …% and …%, respectively. So, in 2017, the average producer price reached … USD per ton, which was an overall … of …% for the period. Experts expect that the average producer prices will … in the next five years at … rates of …% per annum. Table 11 Volume and dynamics of the average producer prices of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in USD per ton and in % Year Average producer price, in USD/ton 2013 … 2014 … 2015 … 2016 … 2017 … Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis Dynamics, in % 100% …% …% …% …% (WMStrategy) … Page 30of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

31. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 10 10. . Overview and analysis of the imports of Overview and analysis of the imports of xylenes xylenes to the to the South South and Central American and Central American market market … … 10 10. .2 2. Major trade inflows of . Major trade inflows of xylenes … xylenes imports imports to to South and South and Central America Central America in 2013 in 2013- -2017 2017 The imports of xylenes in the last few years by exporting countries were mainly dominated by … countries. This is due to a number of factors. First of all, most of the South and Central American countries are part of the … and the import-export operations are much faster, easier and without much documentation... In 2017, in physical terms, the main share of imports belonged to ….It was then followed by … with … tons (…%) and … with … tons (…%). Thefourth and fifth place, respectively, were taken by … and … with ... (…%) and … tons(…%). In value terms, the three leading countries were - …, … and … with importedproducts, equal to … (…% of the total), …(…%) and … USD (…%). Table 12 Main countries, exporting xylenes to South and Central America in 2013- 2017, in thousands of USD and in % Import value in 2013, in 000's of USD USD USD Country A … … … Import value in 2014, in 000's of Import value in 2015, in 000's of Import value in 2016, in 000's of USD … Import value in 2017, in 000's of USD … Share in 2017, in % CAGR 2013- 2017 Exporting country …% …% Country B … … … … … …% …% Country C … … … … … …% …% Country D … … … … … …% …% Country E … … … … … …% …% Country F … … … … … …% …% Country G … … … … … …% …% Country H … … … … … …% …% Country I … … … … … …% …% … … … … … … …% …% Other countries Total … … … … … …% …% … … … … … …% …% Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis (WMStrategy) Page 31of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

32. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 Structure of the imports of xylenes to South and Central America in 2017 in value terms, in % Country A X% X% Country B Country C X% Country D X% Country E Country F X% X% Country G Others X% X% Fig. 5 Structure of the imports of xylenes in South and Central America by importing countries in 2017 in value terms, in %5 Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis (WMStrategy) 5Please, bear in mind that the figures, presented in this demo version are for illustrative purposes only and might differ from the real figures you will get by purchasing the full report! Page 32of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

33. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 1 12 2. . Characteristics of the consumption of Characteristics of the consumption of xylenes xylenes in in South and South and Central America Central America 12.1. 12.1. Volume, value and dynamics of the consumption of Volume, value and dynamics of the consumption of xylenes America America in in 2013 2013- -2017 2017 … xylenes in in South and Central South and Central The consumption volume of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013 was 381 thousand tons, which was valued at … million USD. During the analyzed period, the consumption in both physical and value terms showed mixed dynamics... … Table 13 Volume, value and dynamics of the consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in thousands of tons, thousands of USD and in % Year Market volume, in 000’s tons USD 2013 381 … 2014 … … 2015 … … 2016 … … 2017 … … Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis Market value, in 000's of Inventory levels Consumption, in 000’s tons Consumption, in 000's of USD … … … … … …% …% …% …% …% … … … … … (WMStrategy) … Page 33of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

34. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 Volume and dynamics of the consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017 250 112% X% X X 110% X 200 108% X X X% X% 106% X% 150 104% 102% 100 100% 100% 98% 50 96% 0 94% 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Consumption, in 000's of tons Dynamics, in % Fig. 6 Volume and dynamics of the consumption of xylenes in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in thousands of tons and in %6 Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis (WMStrategy) … 6Please, bear in mind that the figures, presented in this demo version are for illustrative purposes only and might differ from the real figures you will get by purchasing the full report! Page 34of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

35. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 12.2. 12.2. Volume, value and dynamics of the per capita consumption of Volume, value and dynamics of the per capita consumption of xylenes xylenes in in South and South and Central America Central America in … in 2013 2013- -2017 2017 The consumption of xylenes in South and Central America fluctuates a lot among the different countries in both volume and value terms. The South and Central American average consumption in 2013 was … kilograms per capita, which was equal to … USD per capita. In the next five years, the volume of per capita consumption in physical terms ... at CAGR of …% per year to reach … kilograms per capita, while the one in value terms ... at CAGR of …% per annum and reached … USD per person. The highest levels of consumption were recorded in …, … and … in physical and in …, … and … in value terms… … Table 14 Volume and dynamics of the per capita consumption of xylenes in South and Central America by consuming countries in 2013-2017, in kilograms per capita and in % Consumption per capita in 2013, in kg/capita kg/capita Argentina … … Bahamas … … Bolivia … … Brazil … … Chile … … Colombia … … Costa Rica … … Cuba … … Dominican Republic Ecuador … … El Salvador … … Guatemala … … Honduras … … Jamaica … … Nicaragua … … Panama … … Paraguay … … Peru … … Trinidad … … Uruguay … … Venezuela … … Average … … Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis Consumption per capita in 2014, in Consumption per capita in 2015, in kg/capita … … … … … … … … Consumption per capita in 2016, in kg/capita … … … … … … … … Consumption per capita in 2017, in kg/capita … … … … … … … … CAGR 2013- 2017 Country …% …% …% …% …% …% …% …% … … … … … …% … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …% …% …% …% …% …% …% …% …% …% …% …% …% (WMStrategy) Page 35of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

36. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 … Deviation of the South аnd Central American consumption of xylenes per capita by consuming countries in 2017, in value terms 0.500 0.450 0.400 0.350 0.300 0.250 0.200 0.150 0.100 0.050 0.000 Consumption per capita in 2017, in USD/capita Average South American consumption per capita in 2017, in USD/capita Fig. 7 Deviation of the South and Central American consumption of xylenes per capita in 2017 by consuming countries in value terms, in USD per capita7 Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis (WMStrategy) 7Please, bear in mind that the figures, presented in this demo version are for illustrative purposes only and might differ from the real figures you will get by purchasing the full report! Page 36of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

37. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 1 12 2. .4 4. . Balance between supply and demand on the Balance between supply and demand on the xylenes America America in in 2013 2013- -2017 2017 and and forecast for its development in the medium term forecast for its development in the medium term … xylenes market in market in South and Central South and Central Due to the high domestic supply, the domestic demand is … to cover it fully, so the local balance between supply and demand in volume terms was … with domestic supply being able to cover …% of the domestic demand in the last five years. In value terms, the situation was very similar, but had different dynamics due to the different per kilogram prices of the xylenes, produced in South and Central America and the imported ones. In value terms, the balance between domestic supply and domestic demand was …, as the domestic supply was able to cover …%-…% of the domestic demand in the last five years. … Table 15 Balance between domestic supply and domestic demand on the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in thousands of tons and in % Year Volume of domestic supply, in 000’s tons tons 2013 375 381 2014 … … 2015 … … 2016 … … 2017 … … Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis Volume of domestic demand, in 000’s Balance, in 000’s tons Supply, in % to the total demand 98.43% …% …% …% …% -6 … … … … (WMStrategy) Page 37of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

38. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 Balance between domestic supply and domestic demand on the South and Central American xylenes market in 2013-2017, in volume terms 400 X X 300 X X X 200 X X X X X 100 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Volume of domestic supply, in 000's of tons Volume of domestic demand, in 000's of tons Fig. 8 Balance between domestic supply and domestic demand on the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017, in thousands of tons8 Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis (WMStrategy) 8Please, bear in mind that the figures, presented in this demo version are for illustrative purposes only and might differ from the real figures you will get by purchasing the full report! Page 38of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

39. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 1 13 3. Forecast for development of the . Forecast for development of the xylenes xylenes market in market in South and Central South and Central America America in in 2018 2018- -2023 2023 13.1. Factors, influencing the development of the 13.1. Factors, influencing the development of the xylenes America America in the medium term in the medium term … xylenes market in market in South and Central South and Central In the last five years, the South and Central American xylenes market was dominated by … and this trend will continue in the medium term. Due to the …, the market will show … in the period until 2023. Understandably, this will happen if the overall South and Central American economy is able to achieve … of …% per year and…. … under three possible scenarios 13.2. Forecast for market development in the medium term 13.2. Forecast for market development in the medium term under three possible scenarios … Under the base scenario for development, the South and Central American economy will show … rates of about …% per year until 2023…. In this scenario, the annual market … rate for the period will be about …% per year, which means that the market volume in 2023 will reach 750 thousand tons or … million USD. Page 39of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

40. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 Table 16 Volume, value and dynamics of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017 and forecast for its development in 2018-2023 (under the framework of the base scenario), in thousands of tons, thousands of USD and in % Year Market volume, in 000’s tons % 2013 381 …% 2014 … …% 2015 … …% 2016 … …% 2017 … …% 2018F … …% 2019F … …% 2020F … …% 2021F … …% 2022F … …% 2023F 750 …% Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis Dynamics, in Market value, in 000's of USD … … … … … … … … … … … Dynamics, in % …% …% …% …% …% …% …% …% …% …% …% (WMStrategy) Page 40of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

41. Demo version South and Central America: Xylenes Market. January 2019 Volume and dynamics of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2023F (base scenario) 300 112.00% 110.00% 250 108.00% 200 106.00% 104.00% 150 102.00% 100 100.00% 98.00% 50 96.00% 0 94.00% 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018F 2019F 2020F 2021F 2022F 2023F Market volume, in 000's of tons Dynamics, in % Fig. 9 Volume and dynamics of the xylenes market in South and Central America in 2013-2017 and forecast for its development in 2018-2023 (under the framework of the base scenario), in thousands of tons and in %9 Source: Data (Official sources, Expert opinion, WMStrategy calculations), Analysis (WMStrategy) 9Please, bear in mind that the figures, presented in this demo version are for illustrative purposes only and might differ from the real figures you will get by purchasing the full report! Page 41of 50 info@wm-strategy.com

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