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The Economics of Barytes, 10th edition 2006
The new Roskill report on the barytes industry will be published in May 2006.
It will provide up-to-date market analysis of resources, production,
consumption, end-use market trends, international trade and prices.
Like all Roskill reports, this new edition of The Economics of Barytes will
give you a completely impartial industry overview. Our expert researchers have
made a thorough and objective analysis of all available data from the world's
most reliable sources, including a large and invaluable network of industry
contacts. That's why the breadth, depth, accuracy and expertise of our
research is unrivalled.
The new edition of this report has been extensively revised and updated,
containing the most up-to-date information available on the barytes industry.
This report offers you in-depth, independent analysis of the current and
future supply, demand from end-use markets, and the implications these
developments are likely to have on prices in the future, including:
- World annual barytes output has risen sharply in the early 2000s. In 2000,
output was 5.8Mt rising to 6.5Mt in 2003, 7.2Mt in 2004 and around 7.6Mt in
2005.
- China has been the largest barytes producer for many years, but in the
1990s it strengthened its position, accounting for 51% of world production in
2004, as compared with 30% in 1990. The other most significant producers
include India (14%), USA (7%), Morocco (4%), Mexico (4%) and Iran (3%).
- Drilling fluids are by far the most important market for barytes,
accounting 77% of worldwide usage. Because of the size of this market, many
aspects of barytes production are determined by the oil and natural gas
exploration industry, and the price of oil. Since 2004, increased oil and gas
output through high levels of drilling activity, and high prices have resulted
in the barytes market rising sharply.
- A question mark hangs over the continuing use of barium compounds in the
manufacture of television and computer monitor display glass. Demand for
cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions in the West is declining rapidly, with many
switching to LCD and plasma screens. However, CRT televisions are still a much
cheaper alternative, and are the favoured choice in India and China, where
most CRT production is now based.
- Barytes prices have increased significantly in the last 3 years. This is
largely due to the freight rate doubling at the end of 2003, and the phasing
out of Chinese VAT rebates.
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The key trends, issues and developments in the market are now analysed in this
major new report from Roskill. It provides a clear insight into all areas of
the industry and an authoritative analysis of the prospects for the future.
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