PIERS And Informex Announce Exclusive Research Report Into Key Markets For U.S. Chemical Exports

NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PIERS, The Standard in Trade Intelligence, has partnered with Informex, the global chemical marketplace, to create a one of a kind report available for free download that examines top markets for U.S. chemical exports based on the volume of waterborne shipments.

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The report titled Market Opportunities for U.S. Chemical Exports: An Examination of Growth Across Major Markets examines top markets for U.S. chemical exports classified under chapters 28 & 29 of the harmonized tariff schedule.  In each of these markets, the report provides a macro-assessment of selected commodities that have shown significant growth between 2007 and 2011 and are traded in relatively high volume. The report was designed to give chemical manufacturers, distributors, end users, and those servicing the chemical supply chain, a high-level of view of top markets based on aggregate data for U.S. chemical exports. 

"As the industry experts and only information provider that tracks U.S. exports, PIERS is uniquely positioned to offer this sort of analysis.  Not only does the report identify which commodities are showing the highest sustained growth year-over-year, but the analysis of each of these commodities allows you to better understand at a macro-level what it is that is likely to be driving these trends," said Wael Jarous, Senior Vice President, PIERS – UBM Global Trade.

"We are thrilled to partner with industry experts, PIERS, to offer the fine, specialty and custom chemical industry this unique information and insight that will enhance international business development and success," added  Jim Buckley, Brand Director, Informex

Markets covered in the report include Brazil, India, China, South Korea, Belgium, and the Netherlands.  Some key findings include:

• U.S. exports of Nucleic Acids (HS Code 2934) to Brazil grew 491 percent from 2007 to 2011
• U.S. exports of Halogenated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons (HS Code 2903) to China grew 129.7 percent from 2007 to 2011
• U.S. exports of Titanium Oxides (HS Code 2823) to India grew 579.5 percent from 2007 to 2011
• U.S. exports of Oxides of Boron; Boric Acids (HS Code 2810) to South Korea grew 63.1 percent from 2007 to 2011
• U.S. exports of Cyclic Hydrocarbons (HS Code 2902) to Belgium grew 115.8 percent from 2007 to 2011
• U.S. exports of Boron and Borates (HS Code 2810) to the Netherlands grew 405.2  percent from 2007 to 2011

Download your complimentary copy of Market Opportunities for U.S. Chemical Exports: An Examination of Growth Across Major Markets, http://www.informex.com/chemical-report,  to learn what markets are growing for U.S. chemical exports.

About PIERS
PIERS is the most comprehensive database of U.S. waterborne trade activity in the world providing information services to thousands of subscribers globally. Launched more than 35 years ago, PIERS was the first venture in digital global trade intelligence and quickly became the industry standard for accuracy, reliability and insight. Our unique infrastructure and proprietary technology allow us to not only publish import data, but also complete coverage of U.S. export transactional data. PIERS is a division of UBM Global Trade, and a sister company of The Journal of Commerce.  For more information, visit www.PIERS.com, or call 1-800-952-3839.

About Informex
Organized by UBM Live, Informex's  flagship annual North American event is the leading meeting place for buyers and sellers of high-value chemistry for a broad range of applications. As the premier, must-attend platform for the chemical industry for the past 29 years, Informex is a marketplace for networking and doing business in the fine, custom and specialty chemical manufacturing industry. Each year the event brings together an international mix of more than 4,000 fine and specialty chemicals professionals and 450 exhibitors for the all-encompassing, 4 day event.

In recent years the global Informex brand has evolved to encompass virtual events, webinars, special focus conferences and additional tradeshows in Asia and South America. 2012 sees the return of the annual Global Pharma Sourcing conference & exhibition (November 7-8 at the Marriott Courtyard Downtown, Philadelphia, PA). For more information go to www.informex.com.

SOURCE Informex