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  CHROMIUM
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Chromium in Thousand Metric Tons. The major end-use segments discussed are Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel & Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, & Other Miscellaneous Applications), and Refractory Industry. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, 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. The report profiles 86 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as ASA Metals (Pty.) Ltd., Companhia De Ferro Ligas Da Bahia Ferbasa, Consolidated Minerals Limited, Merafe Resources Limited, Nippon Denko Co. Limited, Outokumpu OY, Tata Steel, and Xstrata Plc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-2632  PAGES:    308
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       October 2008
COMPANIES:  86  MARKET DATA TABLES:   150
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  CHROMIUM (Complete Report) Pages : 308   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$100
   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
  
   End-use Segments.....I-4
Metallurgical Industry.....I-4
Chemical Industry.....I-4
Refractory Industry.....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY89$2250
  1. Global Market Overview.....II-12 $400  
   Current and Future Analysis.....II-1 1$100
   Table 1: Global Chromium Market (2004-2006): Production Breakdown of Chromite by Country/ Region (In ‘000 Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-2

Table 2: Global Chromium Mine Reserve and Reserve Base (Shipping Grade) of Select Major Countries for the Year 2006 (In ‘000 Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-2
1$350
  2. Industry Overview.....II-34 $500  
   Industry Overview.....II-31$100
   Chrome Crisis Impacts Stainless Steel Production.....II-4
Chrome Market Looks for Stabilization.....II-4
1$100
   Outlook .....II-5
Chromium Metals.....II-5
Chromium Chemicals.....II-5
Chromite Classification: By Content.....II-5
1$100
   Table 3: Global Production of Ferrochromium by Geographic Region/Country for the Years 2004-2006 (In '000 Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-6
1$350
  3. Product Profile.....II-73 $300  
   Product Profile.....II-71$100
   Effects of Chromium and Glucose During Pregnancy.....II-8
Chromium: Nutraceutical for Diabetes.....II-8
Chromium Picolinate Market Experiences Increased Demand.....II-8
1$100
   Chromium Picolinate Minimizes Symptoms of Syndrome X.....II-9
Exposure to Chromium - Associated Risks.....II-9
Health Effects of Short Term Exposure.....II-9
Health Effects of long Term Exposure.....II-9
OSHA Regulates Hexavalent Chromium PEL.....II-9
Exposure of Occupational Hexavalent Chromium Leads to Lung Cancer.....II-9
Environment.....II-9
1$100
  4. Cost Structure of Chromite Ore.....II-101 $100  
   Cost Structure of Chromite Ore.....II-10
1$100
  5. Chromite Classification: By Content.....II-113 $300  
   Chromium Forms.....II-11
Chromite Ore and Concentrate.....II-11
Chromium Ferroalloys.....II-11
Chromium Metals.....II-11
Chromium Chemicals.....II-11
Chromium Oxides.....II-11
Chromium Sulphates.....II-11
Peroxometallic Acids.....II-11
Pigments and Preparations.....II-11
3$300
  6. Product Classification: By End Use.....II-143 $300  
   Metallurgical Industry.....II-14
Additional Uses in Metallurgy.....II-14
Chemical Industry.....II-14
1$100
   Chromium Chemicals in the Wood Preservation Industry.....II-15
Chromium Electroplating Industry.....II-15
1$100
   Refractory Industry.....II-16
Other End Uses of Chromium.....II-16
1$100
  7. Steel Industry: The Major End User of Chromium.....II-172 $200  
   Steel Industry: The Major End User of Chromium.....II-171$100
   Role of Chromium in Stainless Steel.....II-18
Chromium Applications in the Stainless Steel Industry.....II-18
1$100
  8. Alternatives of Chromium in the End Use Industries.....II-193 $300  
   Substitutes.....II-191$100
   Hexavalent Chromium Alternatives.....II-20
Chromium-Based Alternatives.....II-20
Cobalt-Based Alternatives.....II-20
Nickel-Based Alternatives.....II-20
1$100
   Tin-Based Alternatives.....II-21
Inorganic Alternatives.....II-21
1$100
  9. Environmental Considerations.....II-224 $400  
   Effects of Chromium Pollution.....II-221$100
   Treatments to Remove Chromium Contamination.....II-23
Water Pollution.....II-23
1$100
   Soil Contamination.....II-24
Air Pollution.....II-24
Guidelines for Chromium Pollution Prevention.....II-24
2$200
  10. Recent Industry Activity.....II-267 $400  
   ENRC Takes Over 50% Interest in Chinese Ferroalloys Plant.....II-26
ENRC Acquires Major Stake in Serov Ferroalloys Plant.....II-26
Mechel Acquires Oriel.....II-26
Aalberts Takes Over Duralloy.....II-26
Typhoon Takes Over Chromium and Platinum Rich Mining Claims in Quebec.....II-26
Chromex Acquires Outstanding Shares in Ilitha.....II-26
1$100
   AMCOL Signs Agreement to Acquire Interest in Chrome Mine.....II-27
Outotec to Offer Ferrochrome Technology to South Africa- based ASA Metals.....II-27
Outokumpu Plans Capacity Expansion of Ferrochrome in Finland.....II-27
1$100
   ASA Metals to Expand ferrochromium Capacity by Threefold.....II-28
Baosteel Inks Three-Year Contract with Jiannanchun.....II-28
Sylvania Resources Extends Agreement with Samancor Chrome.....II-28
Champion Pipe to Merge with Mitsui Tubular.....II-28
1$100
   Tata Steel Takes Over Rawmet Industries.....II-29
Lanxess Acquires Dow’s Chrome Chemicals Business.....II-29
Kennametal Takes Over Purity Metal Holdings.....II-29
Sinosteel Announces Acquisition of Zimasco.....II-29
Kazakmys Acquires ENRC Shares.....II-29
China Minmetals to Obtain South African Ferrochrome Deposit Exploration
  Rights.....II-29
1$100
   VISA Steel Signs a Joint Venture Agreement with Baosteel.....II-30
Glencore Agrees to Market Chromium Ore from Voskhod.....II-30
ENRC to Re-open Chromium Plant.....II-30
Sinosteel to Enhance Jilin’s Capacity with Joint Agreement.....II-30
Oriel Commences Smelting at Tikhvin Ferrochrome Plant.....II-30
1$100
   Klyuchevsky Inks an Agreement with Elementis and Networld Trading.....II-31
Baoshan Enters into Partnership Agreement with Sinosteel.....II-31
Sulzer Metco Launches Braze Alloy Filler Metals.....II-31
1$100
   Oriel Completes Acquisition of Tikhvin.....II-32
ICCL Merges with IMFA.....II-32
Kermas Acquires Samancor.....II-32
Basell Takes Over Ineos Silicas’ Chromium Catalyst Business .....II-32
Nutrition 21 Enters Into Agreement with Dong Sung.....II-32
1$100
  11. Focus on Select Players.....II-333 $300  
   ASA Metals (Pty.) Ltd. (South Africa).....II-33
Companhia De Ferro Ligas Da Bahia Ferbasa (Brazil).....II-33
Consolidated Minerals Limited (Australia).....II-33
Merafe Resources Limited (South Africa).....II-33
1$100
   Nippon Denko Co. Limited (Japan).....II-34
Outokumpu OY (Finland).....II-34
Samancor (South Africa).....II-34
1$100
   Tata Steel (India).....II-35
Xstrata Plc (Switzerland).....II-35
1$100
  12. Global Market Perspective.....II-36   
   Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chromium by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-361$350
   Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Chromium by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thous and Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-371$350
   Table 6: World Historic Review for Chromium by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-381$350
   Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Chromium by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-391$350
   Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Chromium in Metallurgical Industry by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-401$350
   Table 9: World Long-term Projections for Consumption of Chromium in Metallurgical Industry by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-411$350
   Table 10: World Historic Review for Consumption of Chromium in Metallurgical Industry by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-421$350
   Table 11: World 15-Year Perspective for Consumption of Chromium in Metallurgical Industry by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-431$350
   Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Chromium in Metallurgical Industry by End-Use Segment - Stainless Steel and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-44

Table 13: World Long-term Projections for Consumption of Chromium in Metallurgical Industry by End-Use Segment - Stainless Steel and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-44
1$350
   Table 14: World Historic Review for Consumption of Chromium in Metallurgical Industry by End-Use Segment - Stainless Steel and Other Steels & Non- Ferrous Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-45

Table 15: World 15-Year Perspective for Consumption of Chromium in Metallurgical Industry by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Stainless Steel and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012.....II-45
1$350
   Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Chromium in Stainless Steel by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-461$350
   Table 17: World Long-term Projections for Consumption of Chromium in Stainless Steel by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-471$350
   Table 18: World Historic Review for Consumption of Chromium in Stainless Steel by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-481$350
   Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Consumption of Chromium in Stainless Steel by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-491$350
   Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Chromium in Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-501$350
   Table 21: World Long-term Projections for Consumption of Chromium in Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-511$350
   Table 22: World Historic Review for Consumption of Chromium in Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-521$350
   Table 23: World 15-Year Perspective for Consumption of Chromium in Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-531$350
   Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Chromium in Chemical Industry by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-541$350
   Table 25: World Long-term Projections for Consumption of Chromium in Chemical Industry by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-551$350
   Table 26: World Historic Review for Consumption of Chromium in Chemical Industry by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-561$350
   Table 27: World 15-Year Perspective for Consumption of Chromium in Chemical Industry by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-571$350
   Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Chromium in Chemical Industry by End-Use Segment - Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-581$350
   Table 29: World Long-term Projections for Consumption of Chromium in Chemical Industry by End-Use Segment - Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-591$350
   Table 30: World Historic Review for Consumption of Chromium in Chemical Industry by End-Use Segment - Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-601$350
   Table 31: World 15-Year Perspective for Consumption of Chromium in Chemical Industry by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Application Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-611$350
   Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Chromium in Leather Tanning by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-621$350
   Table 33: World Long-term Projections for Consumption of Chromium in Leather Tanning by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-631$350
   Table 34: World Historic Review for Consumption of Chromium in Leather Tanning by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-641$350
   Table 35: World 15-Year Perspective for Consumption of Chromium in Leather Tanning by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-651$350
   Table 36: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Chromium in Metal Finishing by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-661$350
   Table 37: World Long-term Projections for Consumption of Chromium in Metal Finishing by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-671$350
   Table 38: World Historic Review for Consumption of Chromium in Metal Finishing by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-681$350
   Table 39: World 15-Year Perspective for Consumption of Chromium in Metal Finishing by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-691$350
   Table 40: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Chromium in Timber Preservation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-701$350
   Table 41: World Long-term Projections for Consumption of Chromium in Timber Preservation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-711$350
   Table 42: World Historic Review for Consumption of Chromium in Timber Preservation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-721$350
   Table 43: World 15-Year Perspective for Consumption of Chromium in Timber Preservation by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-731$350
   Table 44: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Chromium in Pigments by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-741$350
   Table 45: World Long-term Projections for Consumption of Chromium in Pigments by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-751$350
   Table 46: World Historic Review for Consumption of Chromium in Pigments by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-761$350
   Table 47: World 15-Year Perspective for Consumption of Chromium in Pigments by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-771$350
   Table 48: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Chromium in Aerospace by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-781$350
   Table 49: World Long-term Projections for Consumption of Chromium in Aerospace by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-791$350
   Table 50: World Historic Review for Consumption of Chromium in Aerospace by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-801$350
   Table 51: World 15-Year Perspective for Consumption of Chromium in Aerospace by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-811$350
   Table 52: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Chromium in Other Chemical Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-821$350
   Table 53: World Long-term Projections for Consumption of Chromium in Other Chemical Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-831$350
   Table 54: World Historic Review for Consumption of Chromium in Other Chemical Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-841$350
   Table 55: World 15-Year Perspective for Consumption of Chromium in Other Chemical Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-851$350
   Table 56: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumption of Chromium in Refractory Industry by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-861$350
   Table 57: World Long-term Projections for Consumption of Chromium in Refractory Industry by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-871$350
   Table 58: World Historic Review for Consumption of Chromium in Refractory Industry by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-881$350
   Table 59: World 15-Year Perspective for Consumption of Chromium in Refractory Industry by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-891$350
III. MARKET95$1950
  1. The United States.....III-118 $1725  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Market Overview.....III-1
1$75
   Table 60: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Exports of Chromium Ores and Concentrates by Destination Country/Region (In US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21$200
   Table 61: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Exports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides by Destination Country/Region (In US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31$200
   Table 62: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Exports of Chromium Trioxide by Destination Country/Region (In US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4

Table 63: US Chromium Market (2006): Value Exports of Chromium Sulphates by Destination Country/Region (In US$) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4
1$200
   Table 64: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Exports of Pigments and Preparations based on Chromium Compounds by Destination Country/ Region (In US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51$200
   Table 65: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Exports of Ferro-Chromium (> 4% of Carbon) by Destination Country/Region (In US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61$200
   Table 66: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Exports of Ferro-Chromium (< 4% of Carbon) by Destination Country/Region (In US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7

Table 67: US Chromium Market (2007): Value Exports of Ferro-Silico-Chromium by Destination Country/Region (In US$) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7
1$200
   Table 68: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Exports of Chromium (Unwrought and Powders) by Destination Country/Region (In US$ Thousand).....III-81$200
   Table 69: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Exports of Chromium (Waste and Scrap) by Destination Country/Region (In US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9

Table 70: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Exports of Chromium (Other Articles NES) by Destination Country/Region (In US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9
1$200
   Table 71: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Imports of Chromium Ores and Concentrates by Countries of Origin (In US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10

Table 72: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Imports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides by Countries of Origin (In US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
1$200
   Table 73: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Imports of Chromium Trioxide by Countries of Origin (In US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11

Table 74: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Imports of Pigments and Preparations based on Chromium Compounds by Countries of Origin (In US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11
1$200
   Table 75: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Imports of Ferro-Chromium (> 4% of Carbon) by Countries of Origin (In US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12

Table 76: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Imports of Ferro-Chromium (< 4% of Carbon) by Countries of Origin (In US$ Thousand).....III-12
1$200
   Table 77: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Imports of Chromium (Unwrought and Powders) by Countries of Origin (In US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13

Table 78: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Imports of Chromium (Waste and Scrap) by Countries of Origin (In US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13
1$200
   Table 79: US Chromium Market (2006 & 2007): Value Imports of Chromium (Other Articles NES) by Countries of Origin (In US$ Thousand) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-14
1$200
   B. Market Analytics.....III-15
Table 80: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace,and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15
1$200
   Table 81: US Long-term Projections for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thous and Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-161$200
   Table 82: US Historic Review for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-171$200
   Table 83: US 15-Year Perspective for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$200
  2. Canada.....III-195 $625  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-19
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-19
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-20
Table 84: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace,and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20
1$200
   Table 85: Canadian Long-term Projections for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-211$200
   Table 86: Canadian Historic Review for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-221$200
   Table 87: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23
1$200
  3. Japan.....III-245 $625  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-24
Nippon Denko Co. Limited – A Major Player.....III-24
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-25
Table 88: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25
1$200
   Table 89: Japanese Long-term Projections for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-261$200
   Table 90: Japanese Historic Review for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-271$200
   Table 91: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$200
  4. Europe.....III-299 $1100  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-29
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-29
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-30
Table 92: European Recent Past, Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chromium by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30
1$200
   Table 93: European Long-term Projections for Chromium by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-311$200
   Table 94: European Historic Review for Chromium by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-321$200
   Table 95: European 15-Year Perspective for Chromium by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-331$200
   Table 96: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-341$200
   Table 97: European Long-term Projections for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-351$200
   Table 98: European Historic Review for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-361$200
   Table 99: European 15-Year Perspective for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
1$200
  4a. France.....III-385 $575  
   Market Analysis.....III-38 1$75
   Table 100: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non- Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-391$200
   Table 101: French Long-term Projections for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-401$200
   Table 102: French Historic Review for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-411$200
   Table 103: French 15-Year Perspective for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42
1$200
  4b. Germany.....III-435 $650  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-43
Market Dynamics.....III-43
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-44
Table 104: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44
1$200
   Table 105: German Long-term Projections for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-451$200
   Table 106: German Historic Review for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel,and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-461$200
   Table 107: German 15-Year Perspective for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
1$200
  4c. The United Kingdom.....III-485 $650  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-48
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-48
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-49
Table 108: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49
1$200
   Table 109: UK Long-term Projections for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-501$200
   Table 110: UK Historic Review for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-511$200
   Table 111: UK 15-Year Perspective for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52
1$200
  4d. Italy.....III-535 $625  
   Market Analysis.....III-53 1$75
   Table 112: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-541$200
   Table 113: Italian Long-term Projections for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-551$200
   Table 114: Italian Historic Review for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-561$200
   Table 115: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57
1$200
  4e. Spain.....III-585 $625  
   Market Analysis.....III-58 1$75
   Table 116: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-591$200
   Table 117: Spanish Long-term Projections for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-601$200
   Table 118: Spanish Historic Review for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-611$200
   Table 119: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62
1$200
  4f. Russia.....III-635 $650  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-63
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-63
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-64
Table 120: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-64
1$200
   Table 121: Russian Long-term Projections for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-651$200
   Table 122: Russian Historic Review for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel,and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-661$200
   Table 123: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-67
1$200
  4g. Rest of Europe.....III-686 $675  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-68
Finland.....III-68
Turkey.....III-68
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-69
Select Players.....III-69
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-70
Table 124: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chromium - by End-Use Segment for Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys),Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70
1$200
   Table 125: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-711$200
   Table 126: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Chromium by End-Use Segment for Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-721$200
   Table 127: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-73
1$200
  5. Asia-Pacific.....III-749 $850  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-74
China.....III-74
Import Scenario.....III-74
Table 128: Chinese Chromium Market (2005-2007): Imports of Chromium Ore by Volume (In '000 Metric Tons) and Value (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74
1$200
   India.....III-75
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-75
2$150
   Select Players.....III-772$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-79
Table 129: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chromium - by End-Use Segment - Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-79
1$200
   Table 130: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-801$200
   Table 131: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Chromium by End-Use Segment for Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-811$200
   Table 132: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82
1$200
  6. Latin America.....III-835 $625  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-83
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-83
Companhia De Ferro Ligas Da Bahia Ferbasa (Brazil) – A Major Player.....III-83
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-84
Table 133: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chromium by End-Use Segment - Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84
1$200
   Table 134: Latin America Long-term Projections for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non- Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-851$200
   Table 135: Latin America Historic Review for Chromium by End-Use Segment - Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-861$200
   Table 136: Latin America 15-Year Perspective for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-87
1$200
  7. Rest of World.....III-888 $875  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-88
Table 137: South African Chromium Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports of Chrome Ore by Destination Country/Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-88
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-88
2$400
   Select Players.....III-902$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-92
Table 138: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chromium by End-Use Segment - Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-92
1$200
   Table 139: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-931$200
   Table 140: Rest of World Historic Review for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-941$200
   Table 141: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Chromium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Metallurgical Industry (Stainless Steel, and Other Steels & Non-Ferrous Alloys), Chemical Industry (Leather Tanning, Metal Finishing, Timber Preservation, Pigments, Aerospace, and Other Chemical Applications), and Refractory Industry Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-951$200
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 106$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 86 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 95)

Region/Country                 Players


The United States                 10 
Canada                             1
Japan                              6
Europe                            23
     France                        1
     Germany                       3
     The United Kingdom            6
     Rest of Europe               13
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    32
Latin America                      4
Africa                            14
Middle East                        5
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