DUBLIN, Mar. 02, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7n8mgk/iodine_global) has announced the addition of the "Iodine - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Iodine in Metric Tons by the following End-Use Applications: Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals, Nutrition), Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF), Catalysts, Stabilizers), Biocides/Iodophors, and Others.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
The report profiles 22 companies including many key and niche players such as:
- ACF Minera S.A.
- Algorta Norte S.A.
- AZER YOD LLC
- Godo Shigen Sangyo Co., Ltd.
- IOCHEM Corporation
Key Topics Covered:
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
- A Prelude
- Major Applications Driving Demand for Iodine
- Recession in Retrospect and the Road Ahead
- Competitive Landscape
- Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM)
- The Market Leader
- Leading Companies Propose Capacity Expansions to Meet Growing Demand
- Impact of Iodine Demand on Inventory
- Iodine Recycling Gaining Traction
- Chile: World's Largest Producer of Iodine
- Chilean Operations Pose Heavy Competition to Global Counterparts
- Water Availability Issues Affect Certain Iodine Producers in Chile
2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES AND DRIVERS
- Increasing Global Population Offers Significant Growth Opportunities
- Aging Population Spurs Market Growth
- Iodine Deficiency Levels in the Developing Asian Countries Bode Well for the Market
- Iodine Deficiency- Still a Major Concern in Africa
- Iodine Pricing Trends
- Traditional End-Use Segments Regain Balance
- Emerging Application Areas for Iodine
- Iodine in Human Health: Largest Application Area
- Iodine Deficiency: A Major Threat
- WHO Recommendations of Urinary Iodine (UI) Levels in Relation to Iodine Intake
- The Correlation Between Iodine and IDD
- Iodine Deficiency Disorders
- The Spectrum
- Correcting IDD through Iodine Supplementation
- Food Fortification with Iodine: A Sound Strategy to Curb Iodine Deficiency Disorders
- Recommended Iodine Intake by ICCIDD, UNICEF, and WHO
- Consumption of Iodized Salt on the Rise
- Global Initiatives and the Fight against IDD
- Government Initiatives Favors Iodine Consumption
- TNSEID and ICCIDD Join Forces
- WHO Optimistic of Eliminating Iodine Deficiency Worldwide
- UNICEF Active in Implementing Iodine Deficiency Programs
- UNHA: Not So Optimistic on Iodine Deficiency Elimination
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Iodine at a Glance
- Properties of Iodine
- Chemical Characteristics for Iodine
- Occurrence of Iodine
- Major Sources of Iodine
- Detection of Iodine
- Importance of Iodine in the Human Body
- Recommended Sources of Iodine
- Iodine as an Essential Dietary Supplement
- Iodine Deficiency: Leads to Goiter
- Functions of the Thyroid Gland
- Major Uses of Iodine
- End-Use Areas for Iodine
- Major Applications
- Animal Feed
- Human Health
- Human Nutrition
- Contrast Media
- Commonly Used Ionic and Non-ionic Contrast Agents with Details of Iodine Content and Osmolarity Levels
- Pharmaceuticals
- Agrochemicals
- Industrial Applications
- Optical Polarizing Film (OPF)
- Stabilizers
- Biocides/Iodophors
- Other Uses
- Inks and Colorants
- Photographic Chemicals
- Catalysts
4. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN RECENT YEARS
- Useful Properties of Aryl Iodonium Salts
- Inventors Devise New Method to Make Cadexomer Iodine
- Electrically Conductive Polymers Formed by Doping Iodine in Polyacetylene
- Myriad Uses Offered by Poly Vinyl Pyrroliodone Polymers
- Newly Discovered Properties of Iodine
- Uses of Iodine-125 and Iodine-131 in Imaging
- Iodine's Usage in Radiotherapy
- I-131 Anti-B1 Antibody: Designated as Fast Track Product
- Detection of Catalytic Kinetic Resolution in Racemic Primary Amines
- Cyclodextrin-Iodine and Polyvinylpyrroliodone-Iodine Used as Biocides
- Organic Synthesis is Possible Using Titanium Tetraiodide
- COIL
- Trifluoroiodomethane as a Fire Extinguisher
- Hydrogen Iodide in LCDs
5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
- Sirocco and Canada Lithium Declare New Proposed Name for Canada Lithium
- Iofina Concludes Construction of Iodine Plant
- Iofina Commissions IO#2 Iodine Extraction Facility
- Atacama Minerals Changes Name to Sirocco Mining
- PT Kimia FarmaTbk to Form Joint Venture with Consortium Led by Mitsui
- ReAgent Introduces Lugol's Iodine
6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
- ACF Minera S.A. (Chile)
- Algorta Norte S.A. (Chile)
- AZER YOD LLC (Azerbaijan)
- Godo Shigen Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- IOCHEM Corporation (US)
- Iofina Plc. (UK)
- Ise Chemicals Corporation (Japan)
- Kanto Natural Gas Development Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- Nippoh Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- RB Energy Inc. (Canada)
- Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S.A. (Chile)
- Ajay-SQM Group (Chile)
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Japan)
- Deepwater Chemicals, Inc. (US)
7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Total Companies Profiled: 22 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 24)
- The United States (4)
- Canada (1)
- Japan (8) Europe (3)
- The United Kingdom (1)
- Rest of Europe (2)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (4)
- Latin America (4)
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7n8mgk/iodine_global
Media Contact: Laura Wood , +353-1-481-1716, [email protected]
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