Iodine - Global Strategic Business Report 2015-2020

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Mar 02, 2015, 01:36 ET

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