Polyester Chain Dynamics and Outlook in South Asia Steven Jenkins PCI Xylenes & Polyesters Asia Sdn Bhd
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Polyester & Downstream Markets
India is set to grow faster than most leading economies Currently, India has the world s third largest national economy, when measured in PPP terms. Over the next decade, the Indian economy is forecast to grow more quickly than all of the other large economies. In 224, the Indian economy will still be much smaller than those of the USA and China. However, it will be much larger than all other national economies. Over the next decade, the increment in India s GDP (in PPP terms) is forecast to exceed the increment in aggregated GDP of Japan, Germany, Brazil and Russia.
USA China India Japan Germany Russia Brazil UK France Mexico Per Cent The 1 Largest National Economies PPP share of world GDP - 213 2 18 16 14 12 1 8 6 4 2
China USA India Japan Germany Russia Brazil UK France Mexico % of 213 world real GDP Projected Real GDP (PPP Terms) by 224 The chart below applies growth rate projections to the 213 world GDP shares of the ten largest national economies to demonstrate how the contribution of India to the global economy will increase in importance over coming years. 3 25 6.% 2.5% 2 15 1 5 6.% CAGR 1.% 1.5% 3.% 3.% 2.% 1.5% 3.% Sources: IMF WEO database, April 214; author's computation; the percentage above each bar is the assumed CAGR for 213-23 for each country
Selected GDP Forecasts Q1 215 9% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% % -1% Consensus points to reasonable economic growth Polyester typically grows @ 2x GDP 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 USA Europe (EU28) China India NE Asia SE Asia Source: Average of World Bank, IMF and Oxford Economic Forecasting data
Indian textile & apparel market size is US$ 18 billion in 213 and growing at a healthy rate Total market size US$ 18 billion Domestic consumption US$ 68 bn. Exports US$ 4 bn. Apparel US$ 5 bn. Home textiles US$ 5 bn. Tech. textiles US$ 13 bn. Textiles US$ 2 bn. Apparel US$ 15 bn. H/crafts & carpets US$ 5 bn. Historical growth pattern of domestic market Historical growth pattern of Indian T&A exports 1 44 31 3 11 5 35 +11% 57 4 4 4 13 63 45 4 14 13 68 5 5 22 1 1 11 27 15 11 1 +16% 33 19 13 1 34 18 12 4 4 2 15 5 29 21 211 212 213 Apparel Home Textiles Technical Textiles 29 Textiles 21 211 Apparel 212 213 H/crafts & Carpets Source: DGCIS & Wazir Analysis Note: Exports data for FY
India is the second biggest exporter of textile & apparel Largest Exporters of T&A Values in US$ Billion India s Ranking in Global T&A Trade in 213 Country 213 Exports China 274 India 4 Italy 36 Germany 35 Turkey 28 USA 27 Bangladesh 26 Vietnam 22 Belgium 16 France 16 Rep. of Korea 16 Spain 16 Pakistan 14 Indonesia 13 Data Source: UN Comtrade 2 nd in Textile Export with 7% Share 6 th in Apparel Export with 3.7% Share 2 nd in Global Export with 5.2% share India has potential to double its export share from present 5% to 1% in next 1 years
Indian fibres growth is based on strong fundamentals Growth Drivers for Domestic Apparel & Home Textiles Market Growth Drivers for Domestic Technical Textiles Market Growth Drivers for Export Markets Demographic dividend Increased purchasing power of consumers Rapid urbanization Increased penetration of organized retail Increase in residential and commercial space Growth of industry sectors e.g.automotive, healthcare, real estate, etc. Increasing awareness about hygiene and safety among common people Increased Government outlay for infrastructure along with private investments in the sector Government schemes for export promotion and attracting FDI Trade agreements with major markets CEPA with Japan, FTA with EU (under discussion) Best alternative to China as supply base
Consumption of Polyester based end products will increase in the domestic market, with strong export potential Growing categories that will drive demand of Polyester textiles in the domestic market Women s western wear & Innerwear Active wear Work wear / Uniform Hygiene Products Mobiltech products Protective wear Increase in women s participation in workforce and changes in culture/fashion will push the demand of western office wear, casual wear etc India s large young population base with increasing awareness towards fitness will increase the consumption of active-wear / sportswear Increasing no. of school-going children & consciousness of corporates towards their image are likely to create more usage of school & corporate uniform Awareness of Indian women towards health and hygiene will cause increased women s hygiene product usage India s emergence as global automobile manufacturing hub will surge the demand of technical textile products e.g. seat belts, airbags, seat covers and headliners Stricter compliance norms and increasing workers awareness towards health and safety will create large demand for protective wear products
Kg/Capita Polyester Consumption Polyester Consumption vs GDP/Capita (Selected Countries) 25 2 USA UK 15 1 5 Turkey China Indonesia India S Korea Majority of global population still in developing countries. Polyester penetration is still relatively low in these areas, implying significant ongoing growth potential. 5, 1, 15, 2, 25, 3, 35, 4, 45, GDP/Capita Income (USD) Source: PCI Analysis
Key Synopsis: Indian textile industry may consume more polyester than cotton within the next five years Total Fibre Consumption At Mill Level Polyester Other MMF Cotton Other Natural Fibres Values in Tonnes 9163 9741 1189 167 1193 11392 11678 17951 3% 4% 4% 5% 4% 3% 3% 5% 51% 48% 47% 46% 45% 44% 43% 6% 6% 6% 7% 7% 8% 8% 32% 11% 4% 41% 42% 43% 44% 45% 46% 53% 214 215 216 217 218 219 22 23 Share of manmade fibre in total mill consumption is expected to reach ~65% by 23. However, the share of cotton is expected to decrease from current level of ~55% to 32% by 23. A drastic change is expected in the mill consumption of polyester fibre, share of which is projected to grow to 53% (9,455, tonnes) by 23. Source: Wazir & PCI Analysis
Volume ( metric tons) PET Packaging Resin Growth 25 2 15 1 5 212 213 214 215 216 217 North America South America West Europe East Europe Africa Middle East China Indian Subcontinent NE Asia Rest of Asia
Key Drivers for Polyester 215-218 Lower oil and energy prices could add.8%-1% to global GDP growth. Approx $2tn per year diverted from energy to other expenditure. Consumer disposable income will increase as a direct result of lower energy pricing (unlike QE1/2/3) Higher population and GDP drives fibre growth. Demand is relatively inelastic for polyester, which sees little inter-product competitive threat PET growth is driven by rising living standards, urbanisation and retail sector growth, especially in Asia/Middle East/Africa, innovative package and performance development for food and non-food applications. Innovation in niche markets for fibre and packaging driving valueadded growth.
World Polyester Forecast 213 214 215 216 217 Staple 15,6 16,392 17,264 18,141 19,89 Filament 28,167 29,42 31,14 33,296 34,873 Total Fibre 43,767 45,433 48,278 51,437 53,962 PET Resin 18,428 19,335 2,593 22,1 23,128 Film 3,214 3,458 3,688 3,979 4,215 Other Resins 1,876 2, 2,136 2,232 2,339 Net Polymer Production (excl recycle) 63,186 65,63 69,778 74,311 78,213 Polymer Capacity 79,439 86,99 91,435 96,99 99,456 Polymer Utilisation Rate 8% 76% 76% 77% 79% Polymer Production Growth 5.2% 3.9% 6.3% 6.5% 5.3% PSF 4.8% 5.1% 5.3% 5.1% 5.2% PFY 5.9% 3.1% 6.8% 7.4% 4.7% PET 3.4% 4.9% 6.5% 6.8% 5.1%
Kt World Polyester Production Growth by Product 6, 5, 4, 3, GDP and lower oil prices expected to stimulate volume growth 215-16 Chain destocking (price) Higher GDP growth (oil effect) Chain re-stocking (price) Return to trend growth 2, 1, 213 214 215 216 217 Staple Filament PET Resin Film Other Resins
KT South Asia Polyester Capacity Growth by Sector 25, 2, After cyclical over-investment in polyester 211-214, we expect capacity rationalisation, M&A as well as project delays and cancellations to improve polyester markets 215-218 as production growth remains steady 85% 8% 15, 75% 1, 7% 5, 65% - 21 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 22 PSF ISC PSF SE Asia PFY ISC PFY SE Asia PET ISC PET SEA Film ISC Film SE Asia Polyester Production Utilisation 6%
Outlook for Polyester 215-217 Margin cycle may have bottomed out for polyester, with increasingly competitive PX/PTA prices giving positive margin outlook. Oil price fall has forced chain destocking in 214. Forecast is for inventory recovery in 215 and higher growth (+1% over forecast) by 216 as oil stabilises at lower levels. Scale investment has driven the business cycle, but now anticipating some rationalisation and M&A activity. Utilisation recovering in 216-17 on strong volume growth and delayed/cancelled projects in Asia. Many polyester assets sit idle in China, Korea, and Taiwan and are likely to be scrapped as M&A options are limited. Actual industry utilisation is higher than nameplate rates would indicate.
Paraxylene & PTA Markets
Million Tonnes World PTA Supply Demand 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Bottom of cycle reached improving outlook for 215-217 88% 86% 84% 82% 8% 78% 76% 74% 72% Demand growth remains solid at 6%. Market pricing dynamics begin to see positive recovery. Net capacity additions forecast to stabilise post-215. Plant closures are being seen, rationalisation set to pick up pace in 215. 213 214 215 216 217 Total Consumption Capacity 7% Production discipline starts to emerge in China with positive impact on margins Utilisation Rate (Effective) Utilisation Rate (Nameplate Basis) Effective utilisation rates support margin recovery in next 2-3 years
KT World PTA Production Growth by Region 5, 4, 215 volume growth boosted by re-stocking, low oil prices and increased polyester competitiveness 3, 2, 1, - (1) (2) 213 214 215 216 217 North America South America Europe Middle East/Africa Asia/Far East Net Growth
Million Tonnes Tonnes India small compared to China and becomes a PTA exporter 215-217 6 China dominates PTA pricing and polyester economics (China in light shaded bars) 95% 6 New capacity additions (RIL and JBF) turn India in to PTA exporter 215-217 5 9% 4 2 4 3 85% 8% -2-4 2-6 1 75% -8-1, 7% 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 Capacity Production Consumption Utilisation Rate (RHS) -1,2 21 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 Import Export Net Trade
Million Tonnes Indian Subcontinent PTA Supply Demand 12 1 RIL & JBF PTA expansions set to change South Asian dynamics considerably 95% 9% 8 6 4 2 85% 8% 75% 7% 65% 21 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 22 6% Total Production Total Consumption Capacity Utilisation Rate
Outlook for PTA South Asia margins have potential to improve as China s discipline to hold lower production levels establishes a new modus operandi. Cash generation now paramount in China as recognised by central bank decision to cut interest rates. This policy move should reinforce local production discipline, supporting margin recovery. Rate of investment is slowing in Asia, but capacity will continue to be added into 215, diluting the industry s effort to restructure. Any project not yet under construction now likely to be delayed or is considered very doubtful. Investment in India will redefine Asian PTA trade and will inevitably have a major impact on N Asia and Middle East balances Lower energy prices will provide cost benefit to many PTA producers via lower production costs
Million Tonnes World Paraxylene Capacity Growth 212-217 Growth per annum MT % 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.. -1. 2.9 7.5 213 214 215 216 217 North America Europe 4.7 11.3 Asia/Far East 3.5 7.7 2.4 4.8 South America Middle East/Africa Utilisation (RHS) 2.5 4.8 9% 88% 86% 84% 82% 8% 78% 76% 11 new PX units started 213-214, increasing competitive supply Utilisation rates drop from the high 8 s to the low 8 s. Asset closures (or idling) in Korea, Japan and Taiwan has been underway for 12 months already. Anticipate similar asset outages in Europe and North America. PX buyers now in stronger position than in prior years as excess supply increases competition RIL set to expand in India by end 215 Further projects in India being evaluated
Million Tonnes Indian Subcontinent Paraxylene Supply Demand 7 6 5 Increased domestic demand into PTA in 215 ahead of RIL PX Consumption growth broadly supportive of further investment in PX in India 15% 1% 95% 9% 4 85% 3 8% 2 75% 7% 1 65% 21 212 214 216 218 22 6% Total Production Total Consumption Capacity Utilisation Rate
Regional PX Net Trade 213-216 (Thousand Tonnes) EU28 North America 1 5 China 1-5 -4-1 -8 5 Middle East -12 1 5-5 South America 8 6 4 2 213 214 215 216 1 8 6 4 2 Other Asia -1 W Hemisphere balanced. China is the major importer. Middle East, N Asia and S Asia all net exporters
Paraxylene Summary China remains the focus of consumption growth in the medium term and is struggling to meet domestic demand, with growing deficit of 1 million tes + Feedstock for new PX growth is not widely available to all potential investors India has an advantage via good access to feedstock heavy naphtha Increasing scale and complexity of build and higher capex per tonne for grassroots projects Supply addition in 214 has reversed the business cycle PX markets increasingly competitive and highly integrated Middle East PX increasingly important dynamic for South Asian markets PX-naphtha spreads set to decline to cyclical low 215-217 Planned capacity under construction likely to keep PX market highly competitive and well-supplied until 218/219