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SIRA International operates comprehensive data systems covering Asian plastics, Asian chemicals, Asian food processors and related industrial operations. As one of the few organisations specialising in chemicals, plastics, rubber and composite industrial market research, SIRA International has developed a number of significant information systems for organisations, both within and outside of the Asia-Pacific. These data systems provide hard data on key market areas that are difficult to otherwise obtain and place SIRA at the forefront of information technology in the region.

Information contained in these data systems are utilised for wide ranging purposes, including marketing, strategic analysis, product sourcing and distribution activities.

Corporate Data + Lists | Products | Import/Export Trade Statistics

Raw Material Prices | Customs Tariffs | Market Statistics | Food Packaging

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Corporate Product Data Systems

Specialist corporate/product database systems operated by SIRA for commercial use include:

• IPPIS - International Plastics Processing Information System.

  With over 48,000 entries the database is the most comprehensive information system on Asian plastics processing corporations. Listings of factory sites by address, telephone, facsimile, key personnel, products, capacity, process methods, etc., are provided. National coverage includes: Bangladesh, Brunei Darusalaam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. More information ? Click IPPIS

• APPIS - Australian Plastics Processing Information System.

  APPIS provides an extensive data base on some 2,000 key Australian plastics industry attributes, such as contacts, addresses, telephone, facsimile, key personnel, products, process methods, ownership, capacity, etc. The data can be sorted in numerous ways including by process, state and postal area.More information ? Click APPIS

• NZPPIS - New Zealand Plastics Processing Information System.

  NZPPIS is an extensive data base on all significant New Zealand plastics industry attributes, such as contacts, addresses, telephone, facsimile, key personnel, products, process methods, ownership, capacity, etc. More information ? Click NZPPIS

• PARMSIS - Plastics And Rubber Machinery Suppliers Information System.

  The most comprehensive and regionalised data base of all significant Asian and Australasian polymer and rubber equipment manufacturers. This data is of use to both purchasers and foreign equipment suppliers seeking distributors. More information ? Click PARMSIS

• PETRIIS - Petrochemical Production International Information System.

  This system is a fully referenced data base on individual petrochemical establishments by corporation and polymer, with special attention to newly established Asian plants. Data contained include address, output by materials and ownership. More information ? Click PETRIIS

• AFDIS - Asian Food Distribution Information System.

  This database provides corporate information on major agents and distributors of food across Asia. Firms holding import and export licences are identified as are the range of products traded.

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Statistical/Tariff Data Systems

Specialist statistical information systems have been developed by SIRA to provide quick access to market and trading data that is otherwise costly and time consuming in gathering.

SIRA’s key statistical information systems include:

• ACIS - Asia-Pacific Customs Information System.

  This database provides essential tariff duty rate information and selected import entry regulations for products traded across Asia and the Pacific.
  

  National coverage includes: Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darusalaam, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

• AFPID - Asian Food Packaging Information Database.

  This database was developed with the assistance of the Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation to promote trade in Asian foodstuffs.
  

  National coverage includes: Brunei Darusalaam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Details provided include packaging types, standards, sizes, materials, labelling and Government regulations.

  
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• APMIS - Asian Polymer Market Information System.

  This database provides the latest breakdown of market data for chemicals, plastics and rubber industries by respective end-use sector and/or by materials type.
  

  National coverage includes: Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darusalaam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
  

  And yes, we can provide our latest market projections for the next 3 - 5 years.

• MPIS - Materials Pricing Information System.

  This system provides a wide range of regularly monitored prices for chemicals, plastic and rubber materials as well as selected products traded in east and south east Asia and Australia.
  

  Nations covered include Australia (South East), China (Shanghai/Guangdong), Indonesia (Jakarata/Surabaya), Hong Kong, Japan (Kanto, Kansei), Korea (Kyonggi), Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand.

• SIRATRAD - Import/Export Trade Statistics.

  This system provides import and export value and quantity data by harmomised tariff category by origin or destination for wide range of manufacturing materials and products.
  

  All major Asia-Pacific nations (Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea South, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand) are covered by this system. Our fully electronic database system allows us to derive composite import/export statistics for nations that do not publicly release trade data (eg Brunei Darusalaam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, North Korea, Samoa, Tonga and Viet Nam) so you can have the complete statistical picture.
  

  Typically organizations requests cover 6 ot 8 digit tariff codes for specific plastics materials or commodities for specific nations.

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Data For All Purposes

Numerous organisations have utilised SIRA’s information systems to provide timely specific data for a wide range of applications. Examples of SIRA’s data services include the provision of:

• A comprehensive listing of polymer compounders in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand for a chemical additives manufacturer.

• A mailing list of plastic processors in New Zealand for a education and training conference organised by a conference marketing firm.

• A listing of conference delegates for a petrochemical seminar organised held in Singapore.

• An extract of selected corporate details of plastic hose interests for a extrusion manufacturer seeking distributors in South East Asia.

• A data summary of producers of chemical blowing agents based in east Asia for a materials distributor seeking alternate supplies.

• A list of plastic recyclers located in Australia for an environmental interest organisation.

• A detailed profile of plastics and rubber machinery suppliers servicing the Australian and Malaysian markets for a Japanese manufacturer.

• A directory of food import distributors and agents in China and Hong Kong for a regional Government agency.

• A listing of plastics and chemicals firms in selected Asian nations for a publisher intending to market a new publication.

Users of SIRA database systems are diverse in terms of their size, markets and aspirations. Manufacturers, purchasers, traders, government and other interest groups benefit from standard and custom data services.

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Other SIRA Information Sources

SIRA also issues a variety of in-depth market orientated reports and books that are available on a multi-client order. These publications provide had data on key market areas that are difficult to otherwise obtain. These publications range from plastics in Thailand to recycling in Hong Kong and Australia and to export performance.

In addition, SIRA undertakes a wide range of confidential market research, product SIRA development and technology transfer for clientele in the Asia-Pacific region. Examples include specialised client reports on PVC, urethane, methanol, melamine and crumb rubber and products diverse as industrial hose, footwear, EPS foam, sealants and packaging films.

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Other SIRA Activities

SIRA is active in a number of distinct fields relevant to the chemicals, plastics, rubber and food packaging industries of the Asia-Pacific region, including:

• Market research activities involving a wide range of advisory services including sectoral analysis, export/import facilitation, government relations, environmental impact, investment and competitor analysis;

• Market reports dealing with Asia-Pacific chemicals, plastics, rubber and food industries for public sale. The majority of our reports, however, are produced for clientele on a confidential basis;

• Unique databases providing detailed corporate/product data across the region;

• Product development and commercialisation for local, regional and global industry interests; and

• Trade and investment assistance in the industry's dynamic goods and related services.

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How To Contact SIRA

You can contact SIRA by:

Address: GPO Box 2609, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Tel: +61-2-6296 1933 --- Fax: +61-2-6296 1937
Email at: sira@siracorp.com

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