Silicon and Ferrosilicon Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts, 2024 - Focus on Silicon (Metallurgy, Chemicals, Semiconductors) & Ferrosilicon (Ferrous Foundry, Steel Industry)
DUBLIN, April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Silicon and Ferrosilicon - Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Silicon and Ferrosilicon in Metric Tons by the following End-Use Applications:
- Silicon - Metallurgy, Chemicals, Semiconductors, and Others
- Ferrosilicon - Ferrous Foundry, Steel Industry, and Others.
The report profiles 44 companies including many key and niche players such as:
- AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. (The Netherlands)
- China National BlueStar (Group) Co., Ltd. (China)
- DowDuPont, Inc. (USA)
- Elkem AS (Norway)
- Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
- Ferroglobe PLC (UK)
- Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation (USA)
- Mitsubishi Materials Corporation (Japan)
- Mitsubishi Polysilicon America Corporation (USA)
- OSAKA Titanium Technologies Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- REC Silicon ASA (Norway)
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- Simcoa (Silicon Metal Company of Australia) Operations Pty Ltd. (Australia)
- Sumco Corporation (Japan)
- The Lanzhou BlueStar Silicon Materials Co., Ltd. (China)
- The Rima Group (Brazil)
- Tokuyama Corporation (Japan)
- Wacker Chemie AG (Germany)
Key Topics Covered:
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Silicon and Ferrosilicon: Essential Materials for Various End- Use Industries
Silicon Market: Metallurgy and Chemicals Industries Drive Growth
End-Uses Market Dynamics of Silicon
Asia-Pacific Spearheads Growth in Silicon Market
Ferrosilicon Market
Positive Outlook in Store
Deoxidizer in Steel Production and Inoculant in Casting Industry
Major Applications of FeSi
Steel Production Leads the FeSi Market
Asia-Pacific Spearheads Growth in FeSi Consumption
Silicon and Ferrosilicon Production
Competitive Landscape
2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & DRIVERS
Demand for Crude, Finished and Recycled Steel: Strong Growth Driver for Ferrosilicon
Global Steel Production and Demand Trends Sets the Tone for FeSi Market
Rising Demand for Recycled Steel Boosts Sales
Increasing Proliferation of Semiconductors in Electronics and Communication Devices Spurs Demand for Silicon
Global Silicon Wafers Market on the Growth Trajectory
Increasing Popularity of Silicon-On-Insulator Devices Promote Silicon Demand
Positive Growth Trends in the Solar PV Industry Strengthens Market Prospects
Mono c-SI PV Module Technology to Capture Increasing Market Share
Rising PV Installations: A Major Factor Responsible for Soaring Polysilicon Prices
Fumed Silica Market
Expanding Applications Augur Well for Market Growth
Steady Demand from End-use Industries Propels Growth in Silicon Carbide Market
Increase in Construction Activity Bodes Well for the Market
Stable Automobile Production Trends Present Positive Prospects for Si and FeSi Market
Positive Global Economy Buoys General Market Optimism
3. KEY ISSUES AND THREATS CONFRONTING THE MARKET
Silicon and Ferrosilicon Prices: Highly Sensitive to Soaring Energy Costs
Amorphous Silicon Thin-Film Market Shrinking!
Smaller Companies Face High Entry Barriers to Establish New Polysilicon Production Capacities
Thin Film PV: A Threat to Crystalline Silicon Technology
Growing Popularity of Silicon-Free Defoamers Casts a Dampener
4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Silicon
Definition
Physical Properties
Production Process
Production of High Purity Float Zone (HPFZ) Silicon
Chemical Variants
Silicon Carbide
Applications of SiC
Fumed and Activated Silica
Silicon Substitutes
Medicinal Properties
Ferrosilicon
Ferrosilicon Substitutes
5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Nexeo Solutions and Cabot Ink Distribution Agreement
Evonik to Invest to Expand Fumed Silica Capacity in Antwerp
American Alloy Acquisition to Acquire CC Metals & Alloys
Cabot and Hengyecheng Silicone Commence Construction of New Fumed Silica Plant in China
Cabot to Build New Facility for Fumed Silica in Kentucky
Elkem Acquires Two Manufacturing Plants in China
Mitsubishi Materials Develops Technology for Manufacturing Columnar Crystal Silicon
Eusider Inks Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Iran Ferroalloys Industries Company
Wacker Chemie Establishes New Plant for HDK Pyrogenic Silica in Tennessee
Wacker Chemie Expands Production Capacity of HDK Pyrogenic Silica
Elkem Acquires Fesil
Azerbaijan to Commence Production of FeSi and FeSiMn
6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
A.Market Analysis
Conventional and Emerging Applications Fuel Market Growth
Production Scenario
Construction Market Dynamics Provide Positive Outlook for the Silicon and FeSi Market
Auto Sales and Production Trends Shape Dynamics of Silicon and Ferrosilicon Market
Automotive Aluminum
A Key User of Silicon
Competition
Trade Statistics
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B.Market Analytics
2. CANADA
A.Market Analysis
Market Overview
Construction Sector
An Overview
Trade Statistics
B.Market Analytics
3. JAPAN
A.Market Analysis
Market Overview
Overview of Major End-Use Markets of Silicon and Ferrosilicon
Steel Industry
Construction
Automotive
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Players
B.Market Analytics
4. EUROPE
A.Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Steel Demand Dynamics Impact Market Growth
Positive Outlook for the Construction Industry Augurs Well for the Silicon and FeSi Market
Competitive Landscape
B.Market Analytics
4a. FRANCE
Market Analysis
4b. GERMANY
A.Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
Key Players
B.Market Analytics
4c. ITALY
A.Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B.Market Analytics
4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM
A.Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Ferroglobe Plc
A Key Player
4e. SPAIN
4f. RUSSIA
Market Analysis
4g. REST OF EUROPE
A.Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Norway
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B.Market Analytics
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
Market Analysis
5a. CHINA
A.Market Analysis
Silicon Market in China
An Overview
Ferrosilicon Market
A Major Producer with Sliding Share
China's Leadership in Steel Industry Augurs Well for Silicon and FeSi Market
Aluminum Castings Market Trends Influence Demand for Silicon
Polysilicon for China's Solar Power Market
Promising Growth in Store
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B.Market Analytics
5b. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
A.Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
India
Market Overview
Indian Steel Industry
The Main End-Use Market
Export-Import Statistics
Strategic Corporate Development
Simcoa (Silicon Metal Company Of Australia) Operations Pty Ltd. (Australia)
A Key Player
B.Market Analytics
6. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
A.Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Construction Sector: Opportunities for Growth
Ferrosilicon Market Exhibits Significant Growth in Iran
B.Market Analytics
7. LATIN AMERICA
A.Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
The Rima Group
A Key Player
B.Market Analytics
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 44 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 50)
- The United States (9)
- Japan (6)
- Europe (10)
- Germany (2)
- The United Kingdom (1)
- Rest of Europe (7)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (19)
- Middle East (1)
- Latin America (4)
- Africa (1)
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