China's presence in export markets and intense global competition will persist in the years ahead. Expect the value-destroying bun fight for market share to continue, with price strength and margins the twin casualties.

Executive summary 1

Chapter 1 North America 11

Chapter 2 Central and South America 19

Chapter 3 Europe 25

Chapter 4 The CIS 33

Chapter 5 China 41

Chapter 6 South East Asia & Oceania 49

Chapter 7 North East Asia 55

Chapter 8 South Asia 59

Chapter 9 Middle East & Africa 63

Appendix A Industrial and Economic Outlook, 2014-2018 67

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