Summary

The market for n-butanol is projected to reach USD 7.50 billion by 2029, from USD 5.63 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period
“Increase in urbanization and infrastructure development.”
Urbanization and infrastructure development drive the global n-butanol market. Infrastructural expansion to facilitate economic development in the countries creates immense demand for paints and coatings, thereby providing opportunities enough for n-butanol to drive the industry. Construction is one of the leading sectors in the global economy. In developed regions, construction adds up to 5% of GDP and in developing regions, it is as high as 8%. According to the U.S. Census, in 2019, construction activities accounted for an expenditure of USD 1303.50 billion. In the coming two decades, the expenses on infrastructure are going to surge sharply, as the global annual spending is pegged at USD 3.7 trillion by 2040.
The areas with the most significant infrastructure investment gaps are South America and Africa, which have tremendous potential for the future. In Asian countries such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Korea construction has been used as a means of fueling their economies to join the world's economy mainstream. Malaysia and China are also resorting to highly massive infrastructure projects to become full participants in the global economy. India's construction sector ranks as the third biggest amongst the larger economic sectors of the country and the second largest employment generator, after agriculture. It is expected to add up to 12-15% of the GDP by 2025.
The total investment in dwellings within the European Union accounted for 5.6 % of GDP in 2021. The percentage of Member States was different: between 7.6 % in Cyprus and 7.2 % in Germany and Finland, at a lower level than that for the European Union as a whole, reached only 1.3 % in Greece, 2.1 % in Ireland, 2.2 % in Latvia and 2.3 % in Poland. It reflects construction's critical role in stability and growth in the region. A significant increase in construction activity, particularly in the developing regions, has created a demand for high-quality coatings for residential as well as commercial projects, resulting in increased consumption of n-butanol-based products.




“Based on grade, the industrial segment has the largest market share during the forecast period, in terms of value.”
Industrial segment the largest share of the market in n-butanol for the forecast period, mainly due to its wide application in varied industries. Such a demand of n-butanol as the solvent and chemical intermediate in manufacture of coatings, adhesives, and plastic would provide this segment to emerge at the corner. This flexibility in the molecule makes n-butanol valuable in the manufacturing process for butyl acrylate and butyl acetate which are widely used in paints and coatings.
Another area of great importance is the paints and coatings industry. As high-performance coatings form part now of residential buildings and also of commercial ones, then the rise in the construction field also supports this demand more because industries demand finishes to be equally hard-wearing and aesthetically pleasing. Also, n-butanol is widely used to manufacture plasticizers and direct solvents, a point that contributes highly to its market presence.
Growing concerns over sustainability and low environmental footprint in industries have progressively led to an uptrend in the adoption of bio-based n-butanol. The growth of the industrial segment benefits from the uptrend trend in adoption besides being in line with the world's adaptation of greener production processes. In general, the leading status of the industrial segment adequately represents n-butanol's importance to manufacturing applications and its capabilities to meet dynamic market needs.
“Based on application, the direct solvent segment has the second largest market share during the forecast period, in terms of value.”
The direct solvent segment is the second largest in terms of market share in the forecast period, with significant application usage. This segment will generate huge revenues due to wide n-butanol usage as a direct solvent, which is valued for good solvency properties and compatibility with most resins and binders. Such properties have made it an essential product in the manufacture of paints, coatings, emulsions, lacquers, and inks. Its higher evaporation rate and less toxicity than the conventional solvents make this product more attractive in industrial as well as consumer markets. The increasing demand for quality coatings in construction and automobile industries is showing a positive movement in both sectors as they look for efficient solvents that can bring about minimum restrictions on stiff environmental regulations for high performance. Prospects with leading industries on a shift toward sustainable practices and high-performance materials will make the direct solvent market for n-butanol explode enormously in the near future.
“Based on end-use industry, paints and coatings has the largest market share during the forecast period, in terms of value.”
The paints and coatings industry is the biggest end-use sector that fuels the growth of the n-butanol market, primarily due to its excellent solvent properties as well as compatibility with many different resin compositions, n-Butanol is widely used in paint and coating formulations since it increases flow and lowers the viscosity. Thus, it prevents other problems like cobwebbing related to application. It is, therefore, a preferred solvent for industrial as well as consumer-grade coatings.
The increasing demand for n-butanol in paints and coatings continues to gain further momentum from growth in the construction and automotive sectors, where high-performance coatings are needed. An increase in urbanization and infrastructural initiatives spurred the growth, particularly in the rapidly growing regions durable and attractive coatings spur substantial consumption of n-butanol.
“Based on region, Asia Pacific is the largest market for n-butanol in 2023, in terms of value.”
Asia Pacific market is projected to reach around 30.9% share of the global total market share during 2024, estimated around USD 1.25 billion by 2024. The market is expected to grow with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6% during 2024-2034. The largest volume usage of n-butanol in North America is primarily because of its use as a solvent that enhances the flow and application properties of several paints and coatings. Increased construction activity, primarily in residences and commercial buildings, continues to drive demand for n-butanol, an essential ingredient in high-end paints and coatings applied in these buildings.

The shale gas revolution across North America improved not only supply but also competitiveness for feedstocks in the production of chemicals, which, in the case of n-butanol, turned out to be low-cost. Such an edge enabled local producers to grow more and to satisfy the increasing demand in all sectors industrial, automotive, construction, and personal care. Overall, the North American n-butanol market is well-suited for growth due to the high level of industrialization, technology, and focus towards sustainability. Domestic and international players in this business will find tremendous opportunities in such an environment.



In the process of determining and verifying the market size for several segments and subsegments identified through secondary research, extensive primary interviews were conducted. A breakdown of the profiles of the primary interviewees are as follows:
• By Company Type: Tier 1 - 40%, Tier 2 - 30%, and Tier 3 - 30%
• By Designation: Manager Level - 20%, Director Level - 10%, and Others - 70%
• By Region: North America - 35%, Europe - 15%, Asia Pacific - 40%, Rest of the World-10%

The key players in this market include BASF (Germany), Dow (US), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (Japan), Eastman Chemical Company (US), Sasol Limited (South Africa), OQ Chemicals GmbH (Germany), PetroChina Company Limited (China), KH Neochem Co., Ltd. (Japan), and PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (Malaysia).
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This report segments the n-butanol market based on grade, distribution channel, feedstock, application, end-use industry, and region, and provides estimations for the overall value of the market across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, products and services, key strategies, new product launches, expansions, and mergers and acquisitions associated with the n-butanol market.
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The report provides insights on the following pointers:
• Analysis of key drivers (Growing urbanization and infrastructure development), restraints (Fluctuating raw material prices and their scarcity in the future), opportunities (Emerging trends in bio-based n-butanol) and challenges (Stringent regulations and restrictions).
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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION 22
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES 22
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 22
1.3 STUDY SCOPE 23
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE 23
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 24
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED 25
1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED 25
1.3.5 UNITS CONSIDERED 25
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS 25
1.5 SUMMARY OF CHANGES 26
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 28
2.1 RESEARCH DATA 28
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 29
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources 29
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 30
2.1.2.1 Key primary participants: Demand and supply sides 30
2.1.2.2 Key data from primary sources 30
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary interviews 31
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 31
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 32
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 32
2.3 GROWTH FORECAST 33
2.3.1 SUPPLY SIDE 33
2.3.2 DEMAND SIDE 33
2.4 DATA TRIANGULATION 33
2.5 FACTOR ANALYSIS 34
2.6 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS 35
2.7 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS AND RISK ASSESSMENT 35
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 36
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 40
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN N-BUTANOL MARKET 40
4.2 N-BUTANOL MARKET, BY GRADE 40
4.3 N-BUTANOL MARKET, BY FEEDSTOCK 41
4.4 N-BUTANOL MARKET, BY APPLICATION 41
4.5 N-BUTANOL MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY 42
4.6 N-BUTANOL MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY 42
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 43
5.1 INTRODUCTION 43
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 43
5.2.1 DRIVERS 44
5.2.1.1 Growing automotive industry in Asia Pacific 44
5.2.1.2 Rapid urbanization and infrastructure development 44
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS 45
5.2.2.1 Scarcity of raw materials and fluctuating prices 45
5.2.2.2 Potential health hazards and environmental concerns
regarding solvent-based systems 45
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 46
5.2.3.1 Emerging trends in bio-based n-butanol 46
5.2.4 CHALLENGES 46
5.2.4.1 Stringent regulations and restrictions 46
5.2.4.2 Low economies of scale for small-scale plants 47
5.3 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 47
5.3.1 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES 48
5.3.2 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS 48
5.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS 48
5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS 48
5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY 49
5.4 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA 49
5.4.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS 50
5.4.2 BUYING CRITERIA 50
5.5 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS 51
5.5.1 GLOBAL GDP TRENDS 51
5.5.2 GLOBAL VEHICLE PRODUCTION STATISTICS 53
5.6 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS 54
5.6.1 RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS 54
5.6.2 MANUFACTURERS 54
5.6.3 DISTRIBUTORS 55
5.6.4 END USERS/CONSUMERS 55
5.7 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS 55
5.8 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025 56
5.9 PATENT ANALYSIS 57
5.9.1 METHODOLOGY 57
5.9.2 DOCUMENT TYPES 58
5.9.3 PUBLICATION TRENDS 58
5.9.4 INSIGHTS 59
5.9.5 LEGAL STATUS OF PATENTS 59
5.9.6 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS 59
5.9.7 TOP APPLICANTS 60
5.10 TRADE ANALYSIS 61
5.10.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 290513) 61
5.10.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 290513) 62
5.11 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE 63
5.11.1 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS 63
5.11.1.1 North America 63
5.11.1.2 Europe 63
5.11.1.3 Others 64
5.11.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 64
5.12 PRICING ANALYSIS 65
5.12.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION 65
5.12.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY FEEDSTOCK 66
5.12.3 INDICATIVE AVERAGE SELLING PRICE OFFERED KEY PLAYERS,
BY APPLICATION 66
5.13 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO 67
5.14 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS 67
5.14.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES 67
5.14.1.1 Biobutanol production technology 67
5.14.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES 67
5.14.2.1 Catalytic process for butanol production 67
5.15 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 68
5.16 IMPACT OF AI/GENAI 68
6 N-BUTANOL MARKET, BY GRADE 69
6.1 INTRODUCTION 70
6.2 INDUSTRIAL 71
6.2.1 USE IN VERSATILE APPLICATIONS AND UNIQUE PROPERTIES
TO DRIVE MARKET 71
6.3 PHARMACEUTICAL 72
6.3.1 INCREASING DEMAND IN DRUG FORMULATIONS AND EXTRACTION PROCESSES TO DRIVE MARKET 72
6.4 OTHER GRADES 72
7 N-BUTANOL MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL 73
7.1 INTRODUCTION 73
7.2 RETAILERS 73
7.3 DISTRIBUTORS & TRADERS 73
7.4 DIRECT IMPORTS 74
7.5 DIRECT COMPANY SALES 74
7.6 OTHER DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS 75
8 N-BUTANOL MARKET, BY FEEDSTOCK 76
8.1 INTRODUCTION 77
8.2 CONVENTIONAL 78
8.2.1 EFFICACY OF OXO PROCESS AND AVAILABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
TO FUEL DEMAND 78
8.3 BIO BASED 79
8.3.1 SUSTAINABLE N-BUTANOL PRODUCTION THROUGH BIO-BASED
FEEDSTOCK TO DRIVE MARKET 79
9 N-BUTANOL MARKET, BY APPLICATION 80
9.1 INTRODUCTION 81
9.2 BUTYL CARBOXYLATE 84
9.2.1 WIDE USE IN PRODUCTION OF PLASTICIZERS, SURFACTANTS,
AND LUBRICANT ADDITIVES TO DRIVE MARKET 84
9.2.2 BUTYL ACETATE 84
9.2.3 BUTYL ACRYLATE 84
9.2.4 GLYCOL ETHER 84
9.2.5 OTHER BUTYL CARBOXYLATES 85
9.3 DIRECT SOLVENTS 85
9.3.1 GROWING FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY AND CREATION OF BIO-BASED SUBSTITUTES TO BOOST MARKET 85
9.4 SPECIALTY CHEMICALS 86
9.4.1 TRANSFORMATIVE ROLE IN MODERN FORMULATIONS TO DRIVE MARKET 86
9.5 RUBBER & PLASTICIZERS 86
9.5.1 ELEVATING PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF PLASTIC FORMULATIONS AND RUBBER BLENDS TO BOOST DEMAND 86
9.6 OTHER APPLICATIONS 87
10 N-BUTANOL MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY 88
10.1 INTRODUCTION 89
10.2 AGRICULTURE 91
10.2.1 ESSENTIAL ROLE IN AGROCHEMICAL FORMULATIONS TO DRIVE MARKET 91
10.3 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION 91
10.3.1 RISING DEMAND FOR N-BUTANOL IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
TO DRIVE MARKET 91
10.4 PAINTS & COATINGS 92
10.4.1 EFFICACY OF N-BUTANOL IN ENHANCING DURABILITY AND STRESS RESISTANCE OF COATINGS TO BOOST DEMAND 92
10.5 MARINE 92
10.5.1 GROWTH OF MARINE INDUSTRY THROUGH HIGH-PERFORMANCE
AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO DRIVE MARKET 92
10.6 PHARMACEUTICAL 93
10.6.1 EXCEPTIONAL SOLVENT PROPERTIES TO BOOST DEMAND FOR N-BUTANOL 93

10.7 PERSONAL CARE 94
10.7.1 INNOVATIVE FORMULATIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES UTILIZING N-BUTANOL
IN PERSONAL CARE TO DRIVE MARKET 94
10.8 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES 94
11 N-BUTANOL MARKET, BY REGION 95
11.1 INTRODUCTION 96
11.2 NORTH AMERICA 98
11.2.1 US 104
11.2.1.1 Robust industrial growth and diverse applications of n-butanol
to drive market 104
11.2.2 CANADA 106
11.2.2.1 Rising demand for n-butanol in key industries and sustainable practices to boost market 106
11.2.3 MEXICO 109
11.2.3.1 Immense growth potential for domestic production of chemicals
to drive market 109
11.3 ASIA PACIFIC 111
11.3.1 CHINA 117
11.3.1.1 High demand from chemical and industrial processing sectors
to drive market 117
11.3.2 JAPAN 120
11.3.2.1 Surge in production of chemical-based products to drive market 120
11.3.3 INDIA 122
11.3.3.1 Rapid industrialization and government initiatives to drive market 122
11.3.4 SOUTH KOREA 125
11.3.4.1 Increasing demand for n-butanol from end-use industries
to drive market 125
11.3.5 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC 127
11.4 EUROPE 130
11.4.1 GERMANY 136
11.4.1.1 Constant innovations in major end-use industries to drive market 136
11.4.2 FRANCE 139
11.4.2.1 Robust industrial environment and economic base to drive market 139
11.4.3 UK 141
11.4.3.1 Growth of chemical and construction industries to boost market 141
11.4.4 ITALY 144
11.4.4.1 Growth of transportation industry and rise in construction
projects to drive market 144
11.4.5 SPAIN 146
11.4.5.1 Growth of construction and manufacturing industries to drive n-butanol market 146
11.4.6 REST OF EUROPE 148

11.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 151
11.5.1 GCC COUNTRIES 156
11.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia 159
11.5.1.1.1 Government initiatives and strategic investments to
drive demand 159
11.5.1.2 UAE 161
11.5.1.2.1 Increasing demand for n-butanol from oil & gas sector to drive market 161
11.5.1.3 Rest of GCC countries 164
11.5.2 SOUTH AFRICA 166
11.5.2.1 Significantly expanding market to meet rising industrial demands 166
11.5.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 168
11.6 SOUTH AMERICA 171
11.6.1 BRAZIL 176
11.6.1.1 Growing construction sector to drive market 176
11.6.2 ARGENTINA 178
11.6.2.1 Increased investments in infrastructure projects to drive market 178
11.6.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA 181
12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 184
12.1 INTRODUCTION 184
12.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2020–2024 185
12.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS 186
12.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS 187
12.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS 189
12.6 BRAND/PRODUCTION COMPARISON 191
12.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 192
12.7.1 STARS 192
12.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS 192
12.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS 192
12.7.4 PARTICIPANTS 192
12.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 194
12.7.5.1 Company footprint 194
12.7.5.2 Grade footprint 195
12.7.5.3 Distribution channel footprint 196
12.7.5.4 Feedstock footprint 197
12.7.5.5 Application footprint 198
12.7.5.6 End-use industry footprint 199
12.7.5.7 Region footprint 200
12.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 201
12.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES 201
12.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES 201
12.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES 202
12.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS 202
12.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 203
12.8.5.1 Detailed list of key start-ups/SMEs 203
12.8.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs 204
12.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 206
12.9.1 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS 206
12.9.2 DEALS 206
12.9.3 EXPANSIONS 209
13 COMPANY PROFILES 210
13.1 KEY PLAYERS 210
13.1.1 BASF 210
13.1.1.1 Business overview 210
13.1.1.2 Products offered 211
13.1.1.3 Recent developments 212
13.1.1.3.1 Deals 212
13.1.1.4 MnM view 213
13.1.1.4.1 Key strengths 213
13.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices 213
13.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 213
13.1.2 MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL GROUP CORPORATION 214
13.1.2.1 Business overview 214
13.1.2.2 Products offered 215
13.1.2.3 Recent developments 215
13.1.2.3.1 Deals 215
13.1.2.3.2 Expansions 215
13.1.2.4 MnM view 216
13.1.2.4.1 Key strengths 216
13.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices 216
13.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 216
13.1.3 THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY 217
13.1.3.1 Business overview 217
13.1.3.2 Products offered 218
13.1.3.3 Recent developments 219
13.1.3.3.1 Product developments 219
13.1.3.3.2 Deals 219
13.1.3.4 MnM view 220
13.1.3.4.1 Key strengths 220
13.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices 220
13.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 220

13.1.4 KH NEOCHEM CO., LTD. 221
13.1.4.1 Business overview 221
13.1.4.2 Products offered 222
13.1.4.3 MnM view 223
13.1.4.3.1 Key strengths 223
13.1.4.3.2 Strategic choices 223
13.1.4.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 223
13.1.5 EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY 224
13.1.5.1 Business overview 224
13.1.5.2 Products offered 225
13.1.5.3 Recent developments 226
13.1.5.3.1 Deals 226
13.1.5.4 MnM view 226
13.1.5.4.1 Key strengths 226
13.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices 226
13.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 227
13.1.6 SASOL LIMITED 228
13.1.6.1 Business overview 228
13.1.6.2 Products offered 229
13.1.6.3 MnM view 230
13.1.7 OQ CHEMICALS GMBH 231
13.1.7.1 Business overview 231
13.1.7.2 Products offered 232
13.1.7.3 MnM view 233
13.1.8 PETROCHINA COMPANY LIMITED 234
13.1.8.1 Business overview 234
13.1.8.2 Products offered 235
13.1.8.3 MnM view 236
13.1.9 SABIC 237
13.1.9.1 Business overview 237
13.1.9.2 Products offered 238
13.1.9.3 Recent developments 238
13.1.9.3.1 Deals 238
13.1.9.4 MnM view 238
13.1.10 PETRONAS CHEMICALS GROUP BERHAD 239
13.1.10.1 Business overview 239
13.1.10.2 Products offered 240
13.1.10.3 Recent developments 241
13.1.10.3.1 Deals 241
13.1.10.4 MnM view 241

13.2 OTHER PLAYERS 242
13.2.1 NACALAI TESQUE, INC. 242
13.2.2 TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD. 243
13.2.3 CENTRAL DRUG HOUSE 243
13.2.4 THE CHEMICAL COMPANY 244
13.2.5 WANHUA 244
13.2.6 GREEN BIOLOGICS LTD 245
13.2.7 KR CHEMICALS 245
13.2.8 INEOS OXIDE 246
13.2.9 GRUPA AZOTY 247
13.2.10 ANHUI SHUGUANG CHEMICAL GROUP 247
13.2.11 THE ANDHRA PETROCHEMICALS LIMITED 248
13.2.12 TEXMARK CHEMICALS, INC. 248
13.2.13 NEUCHEM 249
13.2.14 SHRINE CHEMICALS 249
14 APPENDIX 250
14.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 250
14.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 253
14.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS 255
14.4 RELATED REPORTS 255
14.5 AUTHOR DETAILS 256