World $878 Million Iodine Market Analysis and Forecast to 2020 - Research and Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "World: Iodine - Market Report - Analysis and Forecast to 2020" report to their offering.

This report has been designed to provide a detailed analysis of the global iodine market. It covers the most recent data sets of quantitative medium-term projections, as well as developments in production, trade, consumption and prices. The report also includes a comparative analysis of the leading consuming countries, revealing opportunities opened for producers and exporters across the globe. The forecast outlines market prospects to 2020.

The global iodine trade value exhibited robust growth from 2007 to 2013, suddenly reversing the trend in 2014. After a sharp decline over the last two years, global exports of iodine amounted to 878 million USD in 2015.

According to estimates, Chile continued to supply over half of the world's iodine. In 2015, Chile's iodine exports totaled 506 million USD, which accounted for a 58% share in terms of global exports. Belgium, Japan, USA, and the Netherlands were the other key global suppliers of iodine in 2015, with a 35% combined share of global exports.

The Netherlands (+11.2% per year) and Belgium (+10.3% per year) were the fastest-growing exporters from 2007 to 2015. Belgium strengthened its position in the global iodine export structure, growing its share from 11% in 2007 to 15% in 2015.

On the other hand, USA (17.5%, based on value terms), China (13.7%), India (9.3%), Norway (8.8%), and Belgium (8.6%) were the leading destinations of iodine imports in 2015. Imports to Norway grew at a rapid pace of +9.6% per year from 2007 to 2015. None of the major importers contracted their imports over the period under review. The share size of the top five importers remained relatively stable, with the exception of the USA, which saw a -6 percentage point decline in its share size.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction

1.1 Report Description

1.2 Research Methodology

2. Executive Summary

2.1 Key Findings

2.2 Market Trends

3. Market Overview

3.1 Market Volume and Value

3.2 Consumption by Country

3.3 Market Opportunities by Country

3.4 Market Forecast to 2020

4. Production

4.1 Production in 2007-2015

4.2 Production by Country

5. Imports

5.1 Imports in 2007-2015

5.2 Imports by Country

5.3 Import Prices by Country

6. Exports

6.1 Exports in 2007-2015

6.2 Exports by Country

6.3 Export Prices by Country

7. Profiles of Major Producers

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