上半年，宏观经济增长放缓，下游需求不旺，导致化工行业处于低位运行，主要化工产品产量增速大多有所放缓。其中，基础化学原料制造业受宏观经济拖累最为严重，多数产品产量持续小幅增长，浓硝酸、纯碱、冰醋酸等产量出现下滑。由于国际经济复苏动力仍不足，加上国际贸易保护主义不断抬头，我国化工行业进出口贸易形势持续恶化。上半年，我国化工行业实现进出口总额1574.51 亿美元，同比微增0.47%，增速较上年同期下降0.73个百分点。其中5、6月化工行业进出口总额出现负增长。

报告从战略性分析、环境信息、竞争对手情报、资讯信息快报、市场行情与数据分析等几个方面进行了分析评论。

对于化肥市场而言，每年在12月份召开的中央经济工作会议和中央农村工作会议具有特别重要的意义，因为这两個会议将对第二年的经济工作及农村工作进行全局性的定调与安排，是影响化肥市场最重要的宏观政策因素。

报告从战略性分析、环境信息、竞争对手情报、资讯信息快报、市场行情与数据分析等几个方面进行了分析评论。

Epoxy resins are chemical-resistant, rigid, and tough polymer structures. They are mostly manufactured as a result of the reaction between epichlorohydrin and BPA. Epoxy resins find use in a large number of applications such as adhesives, paints and coatings, insulation materials, laminates, fixtures, castings, and composites. They are preferred over vinyl ester and polyester resins in certain applications owing to their higher toughness, thermal stability, resistance to environmental degradation, and strain-bearing capabilities. High-quality epoxy resins are the material of choice for applications where safety and durability are of prime importance.The Global Epoxy Resins market is expected to witness steady growth during the period 2012-2016. One of the main reasons for the growth of the market is the increased use of epoxy resins in developing countries such as India, China, and Brazil. The overall market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.36 percent during the forecast period.

The Global Oral Hygiene market is one of the steadily growing markets in the Personal Care industry. The Toothbrush segment is one of the fastest-growing segments in the Global Oral Hygiene market. The majority of the market growth stems from Europe, followed by the APAC region. There is a vast opportunity for the market to expand in certain countries in the APAC region such as Japan, South Korea, India, and China. The overall market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.14 percent during the period 2012–2016.

The Global Adhesives and Sealants market is expected to witness steady growth during the period 2012–2016. In terms of volume, the market is dominated by the APAC region followed by Europe, North America, and ROW. In terms of revenue, the market is dominated by Europe, followed by the APAC region, North America and ROW. Both in terms of revenue and volume, the APAC region is expected to grow at a steady pace during the forecast period and this can be mainly attributed to the growth in the Construction industry and rising infrastructural developments. Further, the Durable Assembly, Construction, Packaging and Hygiene industries contribute significantly to the Global Adhesives and Sealants market. Overall, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.86 percent in terms of revenue and 6.15 percent in terms of volume during the forecast period.