World Antimony and Antimony Trioxide Market

World Antimony and Antimony Trioxide Market

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Antimony and AntimonyTrioxide in Metric Tons. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the China, South Africa, Bolivia, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 63 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Chemtura Corporation, Gredmann Group, Hsikwangshan Twinkling Star Co., Ltd., Metorex Ltd, Nanning Antimony Product Factory, SICA S.A., United States Antimony Corporation. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

ANTIMONY & ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE MCP-2627
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT


CONTENTS


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Availability of Antimony I-3
Compounds of Antimony I-3
Properties I-4


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview II-1
Market Trends and Issues II-1
Flame-Retardants Foster Antimony Growth II-1
New Ventures to Boost Antimony Production II-1
China - Largest Producer of Antimony II-1
Environmental Apprehensions II-2
Current and Future Analysis II-2

2. Product Overview & Trends II-3
Antimony Definition II-3
Availability of Antimony II-3
Compounds of Antimony II-3
Properties II-3
Source II-4
Substitutes II-4
Product Trends II-4
Antimony Trioxide II-4
Applications of Antimony and Antimony Trioxide II-5

3. Antimony: Major End-Use Segments II-6
Flame Retardant Applications II-6
Paints II-6
Paper II-6
Textiles II-6
Metallurgical Applications II-6
Non-Metallurgical Applications II-6
Chemical Intermediate Applications II-6
Catalytic Applications II-6
Technological Applications II-7
Other Applications II-7

4. Environmental and Health Issues II-8
Sources of Antimony Exposure II-8
Major Ill Effects II-8

5. Regulatory Framework II-9
Regulations II-9

6. Recent Industry Activity II-10
Gold Crest Mines Inks Agreement with Bradley Mining Company II-10
Nihon Seiko to Enhance Antimony Compounds Production Capacity II-10
Global Minerals to Set Up a JV to Develop Strieborna Mine II-10
US Antimony Obtains Antimony-Silver Mining Permit in Mexico II-10
U. S. Antimony Boosts Antimony Output II-10
MCC to Develop Hunan Antimony and Tungsten Resource II-10
Nihon Seiko Co. to Procure Antimony from Australia II-11
Adroit to Enhance Antimony Exploration and Development Efforts II-11
US Antimony Acquires Remaining Stake in Mexican Plant II-11
Comsup Purchases Outstanding Stake in Tajik Plant II-11
AGD Mining Bags Supply Contract from Zhongnan II-11
Antimonio de Mexico Obtains Clearance to Begin Production at
Coahuila Plant II-12
Clariant Introduces Three New Flame Retardant Agents II-12
Crompton Merges with Great Lakes Chemical Corporation II-12
Albemarle in Alliance with China Antimony Chemicals II-12
Guizhou Xiangyun Chemical Materials Starts Business Operations II-13
GLCC Laurel Merges Antimony Trioxide Production Unit with
Reynosa Plant II-13
Albemarle and China Antimony Enter into Marketing Deal II-13

7. Focus on Select Global Players II-14
Chemtura Corporation (USA) II-14
Gredmann Group (Taiwan) II-14
Hsikwangshan Twinkling Star Co., Ltd. (China) II-14
Metorex Ltd. (South Africa) II-15
Nanning Antimony Product Factory (China) II-15
SICA S.A. (France) II-15
United States Antimony Corporation (USA) II-16

8. Global Market Perspective II-17
Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Antimony by Geographic Region - China, South Africa, Bolivia,
Russia, Krygyzstan, Tajikistan, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Mine Production in Metric
Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graphs/Chart) II-17

Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Antimony by
Geographic Region - China, South Africa, Bolivia, Russia,
Krygyzstan, Tajikistan, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Mine Production in Metric
Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graphs/Chart) II-18

Table 3: World Historic Review for Antimony by Geographic
Region - China, South Africa, Bolivia, Russia, Krygyzstan,
Tajikistan, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-19

Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Antimony by Geographic
Region - Percentage Breakdown of Production Volume for China,
South Africa, Bolivia, Russia, Krygyzstan, Tajikistan, and
Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graphs/Chart) II-20


III. MARKET

1. China III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Current and Future Analysis III-1
Market Overview III-1
Chinese Exports Hit US Market III-1
Regulatory Environment III-1
Chinese Government Issues Regulations to Standardize Mining
Operations III-1
Strategic Corporate Developments III-1
Select Players III-2
Chenyan Smelting Ltd. III-2
China Antimony Chemicals Co., Ltd. III-2
Hsikwangshan Twinkling Star Co., Ltd. III-2
Nanning Antimony Product Factory III-3
Shenyang Huachang Antimony Chemical Co., Ltd. III-3
Yiyang City Huachang Antimony Industry Co., Ltd. III-3
Xikuangshan Twinkling Star Co., Ltd. III-3
Zhazixi Antimony Mine of Anhua Hunan China III-4
B.Market Analytics III-4
Table 5: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graphs/Chart) III-4

Table 6: Chinese Long-term Projections for Antimony with
Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-5

Table 7: Chinese Historic Review for Antimony with Annual
Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000
(includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-5

2. South Africa III-6
A.Market Analysis III-6
Current and Future Analysis III-6
Market Overview III-6
Metorex Ltd - A Major Player. III-6
B.Market Analytics III-7
Table 8: South African Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric
Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graphs/Chart) III-7

Table 9: South African Long-term Projections for Antimony
with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-7

Table 10: South African Historic Review for Antimony with
Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through
2000 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-8

3. Bolivia III-9
A.Market Analysis III-9
Current and Future Analysis III-9
Market Overview III-9
New Profit Tax Regulations for the Bolivian Mining Industry III-9
B.Market Analytics III-10
Table 11: Bolivian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graphs/Chart) III-10

Table 12: Bolivian Long-term Projections for Antimony with
Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-10

Table 13: Bolivian Historic Review for Antimony with Annual
Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through2000
(includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-11

4. Russia III-12
A.Market Analysis III-12
Current and Future Analysis III-12
Voyager Group - A Major Player III-12
B.Market Analytics III-12
Table 14: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graphs/Chart) III-12

Table 15: Russian Long-term Projections for Antimony with
Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-13

Table 16: Russian Historic Review for Antimony with Annual
Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through2000
(includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-13

5. Kyrgyzstan III-14
A.Market Analysis III-14
Current And Future Analysis III-14
Market Overview III-14
B.Market Analytics III-14
Table 17: Kyrgyz Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graphs/Chart) III-14

Table 18: Kyrgyz Long-term Projections for Antimony with
Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-15

Table 19: Kyrgyz Historic Review for Antimony with Annual
Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000
(includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-15

6. Tajikistan III-16
A.Market Analysis III-16
Current And Future Analysis III-16
Market Overview III-16
Strategic Corporate Development III-16
B.Market Analytics III-17
Table 20: Tajik Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graphs/Chart) III-17

Table 21: Tajik Long-term Projections for Antimony with
Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-17

Table 22: Tajik Historic Review for Antimony with Annual
Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000
(includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-18

7. Rest of World III-19
A.Market Analysis III-19
Current and Future Analysis III-19
The United States III-19
Market Overview III-19
Strategic Corporate Developments III-19
Select Players III-22
Chemtura Corporation (USA) III-22
Gredmann Group (Taiwan) III-23
SICA S.A. (France) III-23
United States Antimony Corporation (USA) III-23
B.Market Analytics III-24
Table 23: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric
Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graphs/Chart) III-24

Table 24: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Antimony
with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-24

Table 25: Rest of World Historic Review for Antimony with
Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through
2000 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart) III-25


IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE