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World Tungsten Production to Reach 100,100 Tonnes in 2017
March 14, 2014
In 2010 and 2011, the overall tungsten production followed an upward trend, increasing by around 10,000 tonnes annually. However, in 2012, it registered a 1.2% YoY decrease and totaled just over 83,000 tonnes. China is ranked the 1st major tungsten …
World Lithium Production to Reach 51,300 Tonnes by 2016
March 7, 2014
Lithium does not occur in free form in nature owing to its high reactivity. Lithium deposits (as a minor compound of almost all igneous rocks and also a component of the majority of natural brines) are found all over the …
Global Lime Production to Exceed 393.4 Mln Tonnes in 2017
February 28, 2014
In 2009, the global mine production of lime decreased on the back of the unfavourable economic conditions, but the situation improved in 2010 and the world lime market set to follow an upward trend. In 2012, the overall mine production …
Global AN Production to Exceed 61.89 Mln Tonnes in 2017
February 21, 2014
During 2010-2012, the world ammonium nitrate (AN) production grew by around 3.8% annually. It increased from nearly 42.79 million tonnes in 2010 to more than 47.35 million tonnes in 2012. As of 2012, Europe dominated the world AN market in …
World PC Supply to Reach 4.4 Mln Tonnes in 2016
February 14, 2014
During the global recession (2008-2009), the growth rates of the world polycarbonate (PC) market declined, primarily owing to the deterioration of growth in various end-user industries, especially construction and automotive. In 2010, the overall PC production managed to withstand the negative impact …
World Methanol Consumption Touched Сlose to 63 Mln Tonnes Mark in 2012
February 7, 2014
In 2012, the world methanol capacity utilization rate was just over 70%. The global methanol supply registered stable positive growth from 2010 to 2012. In 2012, it stood at more than 62.9 million tonnes. China was an unrivalled methanol manufacturer …
Global Phenol Supply to Exceed 10.7 Mln Tonnes in 2016
January 31, 2014
The global phenol output rates declined during the recession, but they returned to normal in 2010. From 2010 to 2012, the world phenol production registered positive annual growth (nearly 2.5%), increasing from 8.34 million tonnes in 2010 to more than …
Global Soda Ash Consumption Exceeded 53.6 Mln Tonnes in 2012
January 24, 2014
Between 2004 and 2007, the world soda ash production witnessed stable growth, increasing by around 4% annually. Following a decline during the 2008-2009 recession, production volume estimates improved in 2010, increasing from 44.4 million tonnes in 2009 to 51.3 million …
Global PET Supply to Exceed 24.39 Mln Tonnes in 2015
January 17, 2014
In 2012, the global annual production capacity of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) stood at over 28 million tonnes. Asia-Pacific held about half of the overall capacity, with China ranking first both in the region and throughout the globe. Europe and North …
World Beryllium Production Recorded 12.3% YoY Decrease in 2012
January 10, 2014
In 2011, the world beryllium production reached more than 260.4 tonnes. In 2012, the global production of beryllium registered a 12.3% YoY decrease, declining to approximately 228.41 tonnes. The US is an unrivalled leader in the world beryllium market, with …
Overall Ethyl Acetate Supply Registered 4% YoY Increase in 2012
December 20, 2013
During 2004-2011, the global production of ethyl acetate (ETAC) grew by over 80% and exceeded 3 million tonnes in 2011. In 2012, the overall ETAC supply registered a 4% YoY increase and touched the 3.12 million-tonne mark. In the same …
Global Maleic Anhydride Consumption Registered 3.5% YoY Increase in 2012
December 13, 2013
Between 2004 and 2007, the world maleic anhydride market witnessed steady growth. However, the market growth was interrupted in 2008, when both maleic anhydride supply and demand decreased considerably as a result of the global economic slowdown. Since 2010, the …
APAC to Remain Unrivalled Leader in Global Carbon Black Market
December 6, 2013
In 2012, global annual production capacity of carbon black climbed to around 14.5 million tonnes. In the same year, Asia called for over 60% share of the total сapacity of the material, which is equal to approximately 9 million tonnes. …
Overall Cadmium Production to Witness Weak Growth Through 2015
November 29, 2013
Cadmium is a soft, malleable, silvery- or bluish-white metal occurring mainly in zinc ores. Over 80% of the world’s annual output of cadmium is used in the production of batteries (primarily rechargeable nickel-cadmium ones), making it the major application of …
Global Selenium Supply Recorded 1.1% Growth in 2012
November 22, 2013
Selenium is a flexible metallic element existing in several allotropic forms. Selenium is known as a photoconductive and photovoltaic substance. Its unique properties make selenium helpful in the making of photocells used to convert sunlight into electrical energy. On the …
Global Scandium Market to Grow on Increasing Demand
November 15, 2013
Scandium is a light transition metal with a smooth and soft texture. In its pure form, the metal has a silvery-white color, but it becomes pinkish or yellowish when exposed to air. Due to its unique properties, scandium finds application …
World BPA Production Grew by Over 372,000 Tonnes in 2012
November 8, 2013
In 2011, the global bisphenol A (BPA) production recorded 5.25% YoY growth and reached approximately 4.4 million tonnes. In 2012, it grew by just over 372,000 tonnes if compared to the previous year and surpassed the 4.6 million tonnes mark. …
World O-Xylene Supply to Exceed 3.66 Million Tonnes in 2015
November 1, 2013
In 2013, global annual production capacity of o-xylene is estimated at over 4.76 million tonnes. APAC captures almost 60% share of the entire o-xylene capacity worldwide. The three Asian countries – China, South Korea and Taiwan – together account for …
Global LLDPE Consumption Exceeded 25.8 Million Tonnes in 2012
October 25, 2013
Owing to its numerous outstanding properties, polyethylene linear low density (LLDPE) is an essential raw material used in the production of a wide spectrum of diverse goods, including bottles, dairy product packaging, garbage bags, coffee can lids, toys, stretch wraps, …
Global Calcium Chloride Supply to Exceed 3.6 Million Tonnes in 2015
October 18, 2013
Calcium chloride is an essential raw material for diverse industries. It is extensively used in the production of agricultural nutrients and animal feed mixes. The product is used to maintain unpaved roads and fortify road bases for new construction. Calcium …
Global Sodium Cyanide Production Climbed to 797,000 Tonnes in 2012
October 11, 2013
Sodium cyanide is a white solid inorganic compound with the formula NaCN. Sodium cyanide is mainly used as a reagent in the mining industry for the isolation of precious metals. It is also used as a raw material in pharmaceutical, …
Global Bentonite Production Decreased by 1.8% in 2012
October 8, 2013
Bentonite is an absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate, basically impure clay consisting chiefly of montmorillonite. Bentonite’s properties such as water absorption, swelling, viscosity, hydration and thixotropy make it a valuable material for a great bulk of industries. Bentonite is extensively utilized in the …
World Industrial Diamond Production Exceeded 4.44 Billion Carats in 2012
September 27, 2013
Only one fifth of the globe’s diamond production by weight is utilized in the jewelry industry, while around 80% is used for various industrial purposes. Diamond plays an important role in a slew of industries due to its beneficial properties …
Global Potash Production Decreased by 6.6% in 2012
September 20, 2013
Potash is commonly mined using two main techniques, namely, solution and undergoing mining; however open pit or solar evaporation may occasionally be used. There are three common methods for processing potash: flotation, thermal dissolution-crystallisation (hot leaching) and electrostatic separation. At …
Global Demand for Salt to Increase by Almost 3% Annually Through 2016
September 13, 2013
Halite is a mineral name for salt. Its chemical formula is NaCl. Pure halite is a colorless, soft, crystalline mineral, which is soluble in water. There are two major types of salt found in nature: rock salt and sea salt. …
Global Sulfuric Acid Production Surpassed 230.7 Million Tonnes in 2012
September 6, 2013
Sulfuric acid is a highly corrosive colorless mineral acid with the chemical formula H2SO4. It has a melting point of 10.36°C and a boiling point of 340°C. Sulfuric acid is soluble in water at all concentrations. Sulfuric acid has a great …
Global Styrene Production Exceeded 26.4 Million Tonnes in 2012
August 30, 2013
Styrene is a colorless liquid aromatic monomer with a sweetish smell. It plays an essential role in the production of rubber and plastic components. Although styrene is commonly manufactured from petroleum, it also occurs naturally in certain plants, for instance, …
Global EPS Production Grew by over 200,000 Tonnes in 2012
August 22, 2013
Expandable polystyrene (EPS) is a rigid and tough cellular form of polystyrene. EPS has numerous applications due to its beneficial properties, such as technical versatility, light weight, durability, thermal insulation and shock absorption characteristics, high compressive strength and resistance to …
Global Tellurium Production Dropped to 125 Tonnes in 2012
August 15, 2013
Tellurium is a heavy, brittle, rare metalloid of silver-white colour. Its boiling point is 988°C and melting point is 449.51°C. Tellurium is one of the rarest elements found in the Earth’s crust. It occurs in relatively few minerals including tellurite, …
Global Asbestos Production Recorded 1.7% Drop in 2012
August 9, 2013
Asbestos is a set of 6 naturally occurring fibrous silicate minerals mined widely for their useful properties, namely chemical and thermal stability, thermal insulation and high tensile strength. There are six types of asbestos distinguished worldwide: crocidolite, amosite, chrysotile, actinolite, …
World Cement Production Increased by Around 3% in 2012
August 2, 2013
Cement is a specific substance with the ability to set and harden independently as well as bind other materials together. More than 70% of the total amount of cement produced across the world is utilized to make ready-mix concrete, which …
Worldwide Barite Production Rose Slightly in 2012
July 26, 2013
Barite is a usually colorless or milky-white soft non-metallic mineral with a chemical formula BaSO4. It can have almost any colour, depending on the impurities, which are trapped in the mineral’s crystals during its formation. The mineral is chemically insoluble …
Global Germanium Production Increased by 8.5% in 2012
July 18, 2013
Germanium is a solid, lustrous, grayish-white metalloid in the carbon group. The element does not occur in nature in its pure state given its high reactivity. The melting point of germanium is just above 938C and the boiling point is …
Global VAM Production Recorded 4% YoY Growth in 2012
July 12, 2013
The global production of vinyl acetate (VAM) has witnessed stable growth after a sharp decline in 2008-2009. In 2012, the overall VAM output climbed to around 6.5 million tonnes, registering growth of nearly 4% (259,000 tonnes) YoY. Asia accounts for …
Global LDPE Production Grew by Over 700,000 Tonnes in 2012
July 5, 2013
Low density polyethylene (LDPE) is a flexible low crystalline thermoplastic made from the monomer ethylene. Its melting point is 115°C. LDPE retains pliability and toughness over a wide temperature range, but its density falls off at above room temperature. LDPE has a broad …
Global Propylene Oxide Supply Registered Growth by 215,000 Tonnes in 2012
June 27, 2013
Following the downturn in 2009, the global propylene oxide (PO) output has witnessed stable growth. In 2012, the overall production volume went beyond 7.7 million tonnes, registering growth by above 215,000 tonnes YoY. Asia, Europe and North America make up …
Global EO Production Grew by 800,000 Tonnes in 2012
June 20, 2013
The global production of ethylene oxide (EO) registered stable growth over 2009-2012. In 2012, EO output exceeded 21 million tonnes, representing growth by over 800,000 tonnes y-o-y. Asia is an unrivalled leader in terms of the EO production volume, accounting …
Future of Scandium Market Remains Obscure
May 29, 2013
At present, global consumers of scandium still depend on ex-Soviet stockpiles, and the global scandium supply is very short. It is mainly sourced as a byproduct of other metals (usually titanium, uranium or tungsten). Nowadays, the commercial use of scandium …
Asia is Unrivalled EPS Market Leader
April 30, 2013
The global expandable polystyrene (EPS) capacity exceeded 8.8 million tonnes in 2012. Asia followed by Europe, holds the major chunk of the total figure (above 66%). China, Germany and South Korea form the top three countries in terms of EPS …
Asia Reins in the Global Ammonia Market
March 12, 2013
In 2012, the worldwide ammonia capacity was estimated at over 207 million tonnes with the largest chunk belonging to Asia and Europe (over 72% in total). China, India, Russia and the USA have highest ammonia capacities. In 2009, the global …
Global Feldspar Capacity to Grow Considerably by 2016
January 18, 2013
The world feldspar production declined significantly in 2009. Over 2009-2011, the feldspar production grew by more than 1.5 million metric tons. In 2011, it was evaluated at approximately 20.7 million metric tons. Turkey calls for the major market share, accounting …
North America Leads Global Calcium Chloride Market
December 12, 2012
The worldwide calcium chloride market witnessed stable growth over 2003-2011 due to the constantly increasing demand. In 2011, the world calcium chloride output was above 3.39 million tonnes. The global calcium chloride market is undoubtedly dominated by North America. In …
Global Polyisobutylene Consumption Demonstrated Slight Growth in 2011
November 8, 2012
The global polyisobutylene market has been witnessing stable growth during the past 8 years (except a slight drop in 2008) given the uptrend of the demand all over the world. North America is the largest producing region, with local companies …
Full List of Expandable Polystyrene Conference 2012 Participating Companies Announced
September 5, 2012
LONDON – Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd is happy to announce the full list of the companies to take part in this year’s Expandable Polystyrene International Round Table Conference. The Conference will be held during September, 13-14 in Warsaw, the …
China, South Africa & USA Remain Largest Vermiculite Producers
June 25, 2012
South Africa is amid most prominent world vermiculite producers. Its perlite mine output was estimated at 200,000 tonnes in 2011, showing an upswing by 2,000 tonnes year on year. The country also produces certain volumes of perlite. Its capacity is …
South Africa Retains its Position Among Manganese Production Leaders
June 13, 2012
South African manganese reserves were estimated at 150 million tonnes in 2011. The country is amid the largest world manganese mine producers. The combined mine output of its domestic companies reached 7.2 million tonnes in 2011. South Africa produced around …
Russia Maintains its Position in Vanadium Majors List
May 30, 2012
Russia is amid world largest vanadium manufacturers. Its mine output of vanadium content reached 15,000 tonnes in 2011. The amount demonstrated no upward or downward shifts from a year earlier. Nevertheless, it was 500 tonnes higher than in 2009. However, …
Brazil Continues to Import Tantalum and Niobium despite Sufficient Domestic Capacity
May 17, 2012
The combined pyrochlore and columbite-tantalite output was estimated at 250,400 tonnes in 2011 in Brazil. The amount remained unchanged from 2010. Nevertheless, it was almost 9,000 tonnes lower if compared to 2008 with the largest decrease registered in the pyrochlore …
India Forced to Import Graphite to Meet Domestic Demand
May 14, 2012
India is amid owners of the world largest reserves of natural graphite. Its deposits of the material were estimated at 11 million tonnes in 2011. The country was also defined as the second most prominent manufacturer of graphite around the …
China is Unable to Satisfy Domestic Aluminium Consumption despite High Output
May 10, 2012
China owns the largest stake in the world aluminium production. The country generated 18 million tonnes in 2011, a rise by 1.8 million tonnes, or 11.1 percent, year on year. The Chinese market for aluminium is not well-balanced as the …
Chromium Output Remains Stably High in Kazakhstan
May 9, 2012Kazakhstan occupies a position of the second world largest chromium manufacturer. Its stake in the global mine production was estimated at about 30% in 2011. The country’s yearly mine output reached 8.6 million tonnes then. It remained almost unchanged from …
Australia Reduced Lead Mine Output in 2011
May 7, 2012
The most significant world lead reserves are located in Australia. They are estimated at approximately 30 million tonnes. The country’s mine lead production volumes mounted to over 550,000 tonnes in 2011. The figure was 60,000 tonnes, or 10%, lower a …
Global Kaolin Output Trended Higher in 2011
April 26, 2012
The world mine kaolin output has recently been on downtrend. It went down by 15%, or 5.8 million tonnes, from 2006 through 2010. A certain production raise was registered in 2011. Global manufacturers generated 33.3 million tonnes during the year, …
Global Demand Growth for Both Bauxite & Alumina Shows Stable Rates According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
April 19, 2012
LONDON – Thanks to the wide-spread application of bauxite in the face makeup, dishwashers, cement, soda cans production, the demand for the mineral is rather healthy and is to retain the stable growth rates. Alumina in its turn is primarily …
Overall MDI Demand Increase Levels to Outpace Total World GDP Growth According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
April 18, 2012
LONDON – The total global demand for methylene di-p-phenylene isocyanate (MDI) has been on the rise wave starting with 2010 – it has been driven by new infrastructure projects, governmental back-ups and overall growth of the construction and automotive segments …
Brazil Dominates Both Tantalum & Niobium Production According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
April 16, 2012
LONDON – Tantalum and niobium are close geologically, however, the two metals have different industry paths and development dynamics due to the very different application areas. Tantalum market has been under pressure due to the shortfalls of supplies, while niobium …
China Witnesses Significant Upsurge of 2-Ethylhexanol Demand According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
April 13, 2012
LONDON – Nowadays the demand for 2-ethylhexanol and key consumption trends are defined primarily by the plasticiser dioctyl phthalate (DOP) industry. However DOP application in a number of fields has been strongly opposed by the environmentalists and healthcare specialists, which …
China Is Largest Talc & Pyrophyllite Producer with 27.7% Market Share According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
April 11, 2012
LONDON – The overall world talc and pyrophyllite industry is expected to show healthy and sustainable increase in the foreseeable future and reach vividly lavish volume growth levels by 2017. The market rise is primarily fueled by the demand from …
Pumice & Pumicite Market Trends & Prices are Defined by Demand Dynamics According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
April 5, 2012
LONDON – The world market for pumice and pumicite is constantly filled up with supply as the materials are extensive and are produced on a sustainable level. The demand for the minerals is as a matter of fact defining the …
Zirconium & Hafnium Enjoy Healthy Demand Growth Due to Widening Oxide & Silicate Minerals Exploration According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
April 4, 2012
LONDON – Overall the market for zirconium and hafnium is enjoying a period of healthy and stable development. The demand for both metals is rising thus driving the industry at approximately 4% annually upwards. The key back-up force behind the …
Perlite & Vermiculite Demand Grows at Fast Pace in Developing Regions According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
April 2, 2012
LONDON – Manufacture of both perlite and vermiculite is focused today on the volume growth and has been increasing since the global recession period. In vermiculite industry, South Africa accounts for 38.7% of the total produced volume and takes up …
South Africa is Key Chromium Producer Ahead of Kazakhstan with Largest Reserves According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
March 30, 2012
LONDON – Chromium consumption is expected to expand in the coming years along with the market as a whole. The metallurgical and aerospace industries, and industrial gas turbines manufacture are all contributing to the chromium demand growth at large extent. …
Total Manganese Mining & Production Is Led by China According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
March 22, 2012
LONDON – The fast and strong development of the infrastructure sectors across the developing countries and the rigid consolidation of the steel industry all over the globe are forcing the global manganese market to further output heights. The countries of …
Synthetic Industrial Diamond Production Growth Gains Speed in Developing Countries According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
March 21, 2012
LONDON – Today around 88% of the total global output volume of industrial diamond is taken up by synthetic industrial diamond producers. This material has a number of qualities which provide for its wide applications in various industries. Moreover, the …
Robust Demand for Brominated Flame Retardants Backs up Bromine Market Growth According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
March 14, 2012
LONDON – The global bromine market is considered to be strong and steadily growing with large-scale back-up coming from the robust demand for brominated flame retardants. Major bromine suppliers are expanding their activities and production volumes to cover the demand. …
Bentonite Demand Increases Y-o-Y along with Steadily Growing Production According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
March 13, 2012
LONDON – Bentonite is primarily used as an addition material to drilling muds, in making foundry moulds, pelletising iron ore and in the manufacture of cat litter. The demand is increasing year-on-year along with the steadily growing production volumes. The …
Diatomite Demand Witnesses Speeding-Up Growth According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
March 6, 2012
LONDON – The world diatomite market has been up in indexes starting with later 2008. In 2011 the industry caught up with the pre-crisis levels of demand and output. USA is the leader of diatomite production today accounting for approximately …
Global Bismuth Price Keeps Increasing Due to Demand Ups According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
March 5, 2012
LONDON – Thanks to the large-scale developments of the bismuth industry in China and recent upgrading of the applied technologies here, the global bismuth reserves have been on rise during the last decade. While the demand for the material is …
Magnesium Trade Activities Demonstrate Declines According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
March 1, 2012
LONDON – The pricing on the global magnesium market is demonstrating uneven patterns – there is a rather big gap in magnesium prices on the developed markets of the USA and Europe and the strengthening economy of China. This trend …
New Epichlorohydrin Manufacture Technologies Based on Renewable Resources Boost Chinese Production According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
February 20, 2012
LONDON – The global demand for epichlorohydrin is going up gradually due to the vast demand expansions coming from the developing countries of Asia and Eastern Europe. The regions remain the major epichlorohydrin importers. The epichlorohydrin markets here are driven …
Cadmium Recycling & Wastes Concerns Impede Demand on Developed Markets According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
February 16, 2012
LONDON – The sentiments surrounding recycling and wastes of cadmium industry are growing stronger and are already impeding the cadmium market activity. Significant decline in cadmium consumption in the developed countries is forecast for the coming 5 years due to …
Asia & Middle East Are Key Feldspar Demand Driving Regions According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
February 14, 2012
LONDON – The demand for feldspar is going east in its volume – the major demand driving regions are Asia and the Middle East. The key developing countries of Asia Pacific are projected to witness feldspar consumption growth by 3% …
MTBE Consumption in Asia Pacific & Latin America Drives MTBE import from Europe According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
February 7, 2012
LONDON – The long-bespoken contaminative harm of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) has been a major environmental concern for a long time already. A number of countries in Europe, North America and Asia have phased out the material – a …
EDC Demand to Grow Further Thanks to PVC Production Upgrading in China According to Merchant Research & Consulting, Ltd
February 1, 2012
LONDON – The ethylene dichloride (EDC) industry relies largely on the total PVC demand as it contributes substantially to the EDC consumption expansion. As PVC is being inevitably used in the growing number of industries as a substitute for wood, …
Newest Tyre Technologies Drive Solution SBR Production According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
January 31, 2012
LONDON – The styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) demand depends rigidly on the tyres and tyre products industry – up to 70% of the SBR consumption belongs to the automobile sector. Due to a number of new-age developments in the tyre technology in …
Low Demand Growth Rates Lead to Acrylonitrile Market Balance According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
January 27, 2012
LONDON – The acrylonitrile markets in Europe and the USA are forecast to witness slight declines. The demand growth rates rest at rather low levels and the feedstock price for the material is surging. The developed economies have seen a …
LLDPE Demand on Global Market Moves Steadily Forward According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
January 26, 2012
LONDON – The polyethylene linear low density (LLDPE) demand on the global market is moving steadily forward – its growth is driven largely by the developing LLDPE industries in the countries of Asia-Pacific and Eastern Europe. The application share of …
Global MEK Market Is on Steady Rise According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
January 25, 2012
LONDON – IAs the crises period is behind, the methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) producers are gaining the pre-crises production levels and lost performance which already proves to be a success. The MEK industry is highly dependent on the automotive, furniture …
Demand for Monoethylene Glycol to be Propelled Largely by China & India According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
January 24, 2012
LONDON – The monoethylene glycol market suffered considerable tightness before the revival year of 2010. Due to a whole row of facilities closures the projected oversupply of the material failed. The industry witnessed decline in production and also rather significant …
Nitrobenzene Production Volumes to Be on Increase According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
January 23, 2012
LONDON – The overall nitrobenzene market standing, its trends and development are largely impacted by the demand for aniline and aniline derivatives, the largest end-use fields of nitrobenzene. Moreover large-scale influence is added by the benzene availability as the source …
Formaldehyde Demand to Go Up Leaving Production Levels Behind According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
January 20, 2012
LONDON – Today the key end-use areas of formaldehyde are urea-, phenol-, and melamine-formaldehyde resins – they account for approximately 66% of the total demand on the global formaldehyde market. As these industries are on the growth path after the …
Forecasts Signify Large Scale Aniline Market Growth According to Merchant Research & Consulting, Ltd.
January 19, 2012
LONDON – The aniline industry worldwide experienced a wave of renewed facilities operations during the last years. The years of 2010 and 2011 brought around high-scale operation rates compared to the levels during the recession period. Thus in China aniline …
Global Polypropylene Market is Seeing Considerable Demand Increases According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
January 18, 2012
LONDON – Following the slumping recession period and the slow revival state during the post-crisis years, the global market for polypropylene is seeing considerable demand increases as the key end-use fields expand production volumes. On the other hand, some forecasts …
Cyclohexane Industry Growth Accelerated by High-Scale End-Use Materials Demand According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
January 16, 2012
LONDON – The global cyclohexane industry growth is highly dependent on the total growth of various end-use markets in the developing countries like China, India and Saudi Arabia. The Chinese market is set to retain its high-scale increase of nylon …
Western Ethylene Oxide Producers Lose Competition to Asian Suppliers According to Merchant Research & Consulting, Ltd
January 13, 2012
LONDON – The Asian and Middle-East countries are considered to enjoy key propelling industries to drive the world ethylene oxide market. These developing markets are forecast to witness 5-6% ethylene oxide activity growth pulled by a large number of new …
BRIC Countries Make Up Major Driver of Butadiene Demand Growth According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
January 12, 2012
LONDON – The demand on the global butadiene market is indicating reasonable growth – it is also expected that it will move upwards by 2-2,5% annually in the coming 5-6 years. The butadiene markets in the developed countries are not …
Automobile & Construction Industries Revival Drive Nitrile Rubber Demand According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
January 11, 2012
LONDON – Nitrile rubber industry has the gloomy recession period in the past already. The market is on a steady revival path with the shut-down facilities being in a re-open stage. Due to the increasing activities within the automobile and …
Potassium Hydroxide Market Indicates Steadfast Growth Today According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
January 10, 2012
LONDON – The potassium hydroxide market is indicating steadfast growth due to the vast pressure on the agricultural fertilizers that comes from the rising demand for food throughout the globe today. Potassium hydroxide capacities are constantly on increase and are …
Export-Oriented LDPE Capacity Expansions Drive Global Growth According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
January 9, 2012
LONDON – The total global demand on the polyethylene low density (LDPE) market is growing today at a stable rate of around 2%. For the past 3 years the key driver of the world demand growth has been the application …
Propylene Oxide Market Witnessed Positive Developments in 2011 According to Merchant Research & Consulting, Ltd
January 6, 2012
LONDON – The propylene oxide market has been witnessing positive sustainable movements during the year of 2011, opposite to the market landscape during the previous recession period. In 2008-2010 the demand was sluggish and the trading activity indicated steep falls …
Asian Benzene Producers in Search for New Export Opportunities According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
January 5, 2012
LONDON – During the last decade the total global market of benzene has been largely tight in supply. Above the complicated market balance standing, the world recession undermined this market to a vast extent. Therefore the prices for benzene have …
Asia-Pacific Demand for HDPE to Drive Global Market According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
December 29, 2011
LONDON – Today the developed economies of Europe and the USA have reached a standpoint on the polyethylene high density (HDPE) markets – the indexes are resting at the saturation level. These countries are the key exports of HDPE to …
O-xylene Industry to Undergo Considerable Cutbacks in Future According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
December 27, 2011
LONDON – The o-xylene industry is projected to undergo considerable cutbacks in a number of regions, including the Asian countries. The supply is going to be tight in the coming years as producers are hectically looking for options to minimize …
Global Demand for Ethanol Grows Year-on-Year According to Merchant Research & Consulting, Ltd.
December 21, 2011
LONDON – Ethanol is gaining success and much attention today in the wake of “green” carbon emission movements. Ethanol provides for less pollution if being mixed with gasoline. Thus the demand for the material is growing year-on-year. Lavish growth of …
Asian Market for P-xylene Took Turn for Decline According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
December 20, 2011
LONDON – The Asian market for p-xylene has taken a turn for a decline in the recent times – the demand in China is drying up gradually at the moment, making the trading activities more complicated for the global resellers. …
Demand on Global Styrene Market is on Gradual Rise According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
December 19, 2011
LONDON – The crisis years before 2010 hit the styrene market significantly – the percentage of the capacities taken from the production process have never been so high – the index reached around 0.7 mln tonnes. At the same time …
Caprolactam Market Witnesses Gradually Falling Prices According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
December 16, 2011
LONDON – The global market for caprolactam is witnessing gradually falling prices at the moment. Key producers are struggling to adjust to the trend and a number of them have already launched closures and significant cutbacks at their facilities. Nonetheless …
Lukewarm PVC Industry Promises Considerable Revival in 2011-2016 According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
LONDON – The global polyvinyl chloride market remains rather unstable today and is seen by a number of consumers as lukewarm at the moment. The major market players are slow to upgrade their activity, the production costs are still high …
Sulfuric Acid Demand Rising Gradually Due to High End-Use Markets Interest According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
December 14, 2011
LONDON – The demand on the global sulfuric acid market has been growing both through the whole 2010 and 2011 years as the key end-use industries demonstrated high-scale interest in the material. The prices have been continuously on increase as …
Growing End-Use Markets & Economic Advances Driving Polycarbonate Industry in Developing Countries According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd
December 13, 2011
LONDON – Polycarbonate industry is highly promising and prospective in the emerging markets – the material here is continuously in demand. The economic advanced in the developing regions impact the polycarbonate market immensely along with the fast growing end-use markets. …