Dublin, July 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Iodine - Global Strategic Business Report" 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 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, Catalysts, & Stabilizers)
  • Biocides/Iodophors
  • Others

The report profiles 22 companies including many key and niche players such as:

  • ACF Minera S.A. (Chile)
  • Algorta Norte S.A. (Chile)
  • AZER YOD LLC (Azerbaijan)
  • COSAYACH Compaa de Salitre y Yodo (Chile)
  • Godo Shigen Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  • IOCHEM Corporation (USA)
  • Iofina plc (UK)
  • Ise Chemicals Corporation (Japan)
  • Kanto Natural Gas Development Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  • Nippoh Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  • Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S.A. (Chile)
  • Ajay-SQM Group (USA)
  • Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Japan)
  • Deepwater Chemicals, Inc. (USA)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW A Prelude Major Applications Driving Demand for Iodine Iodine Market A Historic Perspective Outlook Competitive Landscape Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) The Market Leader Iodine Recycling Reaching Saturation Chile: World's Largest Producer of Iodine Chilean Operations Pose Heavy Competition to Global Counterparts Iodine Reserves Japan Dominates 2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES AND DRIVERS Increasing Global Population Offers Significant Growth Opportunities Aging Population Spurs Market Growth Iodine Deficiency Levels in 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 Correlation Between Iodine and IDD Correcting IDD through Iodine Supplementation Food Fortification with Iodine: A Sound Strategy to Curb Iodine Deficiency Disorders Consumption of Iodized Salt on the Rise Global Initiatives and the Fight against IDD 3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 4. IODINE AN END-USE OVERVIEW Major Uses of Iodine End-Use Areas for Iodine Major Applications Animal Feed Human Health Industrial Applications Biocides/Iodophors Other Applications 5. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN RECENT YEARS Useful Properties of Aryl Iodonium Salts Inventors Devise New Method to Make Cadexomer Iodine Electrically Conductive Polymers Formed by Doping Iodine in Polyacetylene Myriad Uses Offered by Poly Vinyl Pyrroliodone Polymers Newly Discovered Properties of Iodine Uses of Iodine-125 and Iodine-131 in Imaging Iodine's Usage in Radiotherapy Anti-B1 Antibody: Designated as Fast Track Product Detection of Catalytic Kinetic Resolution in Racemic Primary Amines Cyclodextrin-Iodine and Polyvinylpyrroliodone-Iodine Used as Biocides Organic Synthesis is Possible Using Titanium Tetraiodide COIL Trifluoroiodomethane as a Fire Extinguisher Hydrogen Iodide in LCDs 6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE Total Companies Profiled: 22 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 25)

  • The United States (4)
  • Canada (1)
  • Japan (7)
  • Europe (3)
    • The United Kingdom (1)
    • Italy (1)
    • Rest of Europe (1)
  • Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (5)
  • Latin America (5)

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