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  GERMANIUM
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Germanium in Kilograms. The specific end-use segments analyzed are Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications and Other Uses (Phosphors, Metallurgy, & Chemotherapy). 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 with annual market analytics. The report profiles 21 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Germanium Corporation of America, GFI Advanced Technologies Inc., Japan Algae Co., Limited, Recylex S.A., Novotech Inc., Teck Cominco Metals Limited, N.V.Umicore SA, Umicore Optics, and Yunnan Chihong Zinc-Germanium Co., Limited. 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-2637  PAGES:    148
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       April 2008
COMPANIES:  21  MARKET DATA TABLES:   96
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  
  GERMANIUM (Complete Report) Pages : 148   | $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
  
   Fiber Optic Systems.....I-4
Polymerization Catalysts.....I-4
Infrared Optics.....I-4
Electronics/Solar Applications.....I-4
Other Uses (Phosphors, Metallurgy, & Chemotherapy).....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY58$2250
  1. Current & Future Analysis.....II-11 $100  
   Analysis by Geographic Region.....II-1
Analysis by End-Use Segment.....II-1
1$100
  2. Industry Overview & Trends.....II-24 $400  
   Dynamic Market.....II-2
2006 & Beyond: Strong Demand Foreseen.....II-2
1$100
   New Uses For Germanium.....II-3
Germanium Poised to Grow in Semiconductor Market.....II-3
SiGe Offering Bright Prospects for the Electronics Industry.....II-3
Bright Future for SiGe Technology.....II-3
1$100
   SiGe Technology to Revolutionize Data Processing Applications.....II-4
Next Generation Superchips.....II-4
Demand and Consumption.....II-4
Search for Supplemental Germanium Reserves.....II-4
1$100
   Prices .....II-5
1$100
  3. Product Overview.....II-65 $500  
   Germanium – A Technical Primer.....II-6
Physical Constants of Germanium.....II-6
Atomic Structure of Germanium.....II-6
Occurrence.....II-6
Common Ores of Germanium.....II-6
1$100
   Isotopes of Germanium.....II-7
History of Germanium.....II-7
Extraction of Germanium.....II-7
From Zinc Ores.....II-7
1$100
   The Process.....II-8
Synthetic Method.....II-8
Innovative Germanium Recovery Process From Bell Labs.....II-8
Germanium Manufactured in Spherical Form.....II-8
1$100
   Applications of Germanium.....II-9
Solid-State Electronics – The First Known Application of Germanium.....II-9
Electronic Applications Soar Popularity of Germanium.....II-9
Substitutes Dent Germanium’s Popularity.....II-9
Fiber Optics & Infrared Optics – Breathing New Life .....II-9
Military Sector – Largest End User of Germanium Infrared Optics.....II-9
Automobile Sector – Not Far Behind.....II-9
1$100
   Other Uses of Germanium.....II-10
As a Catalyst.....II-10
As a Bacteriocide.....II-10
Environmental Concerns.....II-10
1$100
  4. Major End-Use Markets.....II-118 $500  
   Fiber Optic Systems - On a Fast Track.....II-11
Breakthrough Technology in Telecommunications.....II-11
Communication Systems - Booster to Optic Fiber Technology.....II-11
1$100
   Polymerization Catalysts.....II-12
Infrared Optics.....II-12
Exploiting Germanium Property in Space Research Operations.....II-12
1$100
   For Military Surveillance.....II-13
Electronics and Solar Electrical Applications.....II-13
Electrical Applications.....II-13
Semiconductors - Backbone of the Electronics Industry.....II-13
Usage of Germanium in Semiconductors.....II-13
1$100
   Diodes.....II-14
Germanium - Economical Substrate for LEDs.....II-14
Germanium-Carbon Diodes.....II-14
1$100
   Germanium Resistance Sensors.....II-15
Transistors.....II-15
Si-Ge Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors.....II-15
1$100
   IBM Develops High-Speed Transistors.....II-16
Germanium Detectors.....II-16
J16 Series.....II-16
Solar Cells.....II-16
1$100
   Other Uses.....II-17
Jewelry Products.....II-17
Optical Discs.....II-17
Conventional Concave Mirrors.....II-17
Germanium-Carbon Composites.....II-17
2$200
  5. Silicon-Germanium Technology.....II-193 $300  
   SiGe Technology First Conceptualized by Optoelectronics.....II-19
IBM - Pioneer in Commercializing SiGe Technology.....II-19
1$100
   SiGe ICs- A Substitute to Multiple Components.....II-20
Integration Capabilities of SiGe.....II-20
Other Advantages.....II-20
IBM and Leica Geosystems Explore Si-Ge Technology for GPS.....II-20
Performance Gains of SiGe BiCMOS Circuits.....II-20
1$100
   Philips Releases Latest BiCMOS Process.....II-21
1$100
  6. Germanium in Medicine.....II-224 $400  
   Organic and Inorganic Germanium.....II-22
Benefits of Organic Germanium.....II-22
A Powerful Antioxidant.....II-22
Dietary Supplement.....II-22
Cellular Oxygen Catalyst.....II-22
Superior Cellular Support Nutrient.....II-22
Super Nutrient.....II-22
Impulse Stimulator.....II-22
1$100
   In Diagnosis of Diseases.....II-23
Treatment of Cancer.....II-23
Curing Heart Disease.....II-23
1$100
   In Treatment of AIDS and Other Diseases.....II-24
Germanium Sesquioxide.....II-24
Bis-Beta Carboxyethyl Germanium Sesquioxide.....II-24
Colloidal Germanium.....II-24
Use of Organic Germanium (Ge-132) in Cosmetic Products.....II-24
1$100
   Adverse Effects of Inorganic Germanium.....II-25
1$100
  7. Substitutes of Germanium.....II-261 $100  
   Polymerization Catalysts Substitutes.....II-26
Substitutes to SiGe Chips.....II-26
1$100
  8. Recent Industry Activity.....II-272 $200  
   War Eagle Reports New Finds of Germanium in Mexico.....II-27
Riber Joins IMEC for Research on Germanium and III-V Materials.....II-27
Tucker Capital Acquires Lattice Materials.....II-27
International Isotopes Announces Test Production of Germanium Tetrafluoride.....II-27
New SiGe Technology for High Speed CMOS and High Speed Analog Circuits.....II-27
1$100
   Applied Materials & Soitec in a Germanium-on-Chip- Insulator Venture.....II-28
1$100
  9. Product Launches.....II-292 $200  
   IBM and Georgia Tech Develop 500 GHz SiGe Chips.....II-29
IMEC’s New Germanium Process Boosts Efficiency of Thermophotovoltaic Cells.....II-29
MTG Launches Body Heating Germanium Rocks in Japan.....II-29
Cosme 2000 Unveils Germanium based Cosmetics in Japan.....II-29
IBM Unveils Fourth Generation SiGe Technology.....II-29
2$200
  10. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-314 $400  
   Germanium Corporation of America (US).....II-31
GFI Advanced Technologies Inc. (US).....II-31
Japan Algae Co., Ltd. (Japan).....II-31
Recylex S.A. (France).....II-31
1$100
   Novotech, Inc. (US).....II-32
Teck Cominco Metals Ltd. (Canada).....II-32
1$100
   N.V Umicore SA (Belgium).....II-33
Umicore Optics (Belgium).....II-33
1$100
   Yunnan Chihong Zinc-Germanium Co., Ltd (China).....II-34
1$100
  11. Global Market Perspective.....II-35   
   Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium 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 Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-351$300
   Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Germanium 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 Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-361$300
   Table 3: World Historic Review for Germanium 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 Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-371$300
   Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Germanium by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume 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-381$300
   Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Fiber Optic Systems 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 Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-391$300
   Table 6: World Long-term Projections for Germanium in Fiber Optic Systems 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 Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-401$300
   Table 7: World Historic Review for Germanium in Fiber Optic Systems 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 Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-411$300
   Table 8: World 15-Year Perspective for Germanium in Fiber Optic Systems by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume 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-421$300
   Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Polymerization 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 Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-431$300
   Table 10: World Long-term Projections for Germanium in Polymerization Catalysts 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 Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-441$300
   Table 11: World Historic Review for Germanium in Polymerization 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 Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-451$300
   Table 12: World 15-Year Perspective for Germanium in Polymerization by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-461$300
   Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Infrared Optics 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 Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-471$300
   Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Germanium in Infrared Optics 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 Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-481$300
   Table 15: World Historic Review for Germanium in Infrared Optics 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 Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-491$300
   Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Germanium in Infrared Optics by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume 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-501$300
   Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Electronics/Solar 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 Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-511$300
   Table 18: World Long-term Projections for Germanium in Electronics/ Solar 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 Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-521$300
   Table 19: World Historic Review for Germanium in Electronics/Solar 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 Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-531$300
   Table 20: World 15-Year Perspective for Germanium in Electronics/Solar Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume 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-541$300
   Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Other Uses 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 Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-551$300
   Table 22: World Long-term Projections for Germanium in Other Uses 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 Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-561$300
   Table 23: World Historic Review for Germanium in Other Uses 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 Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-571$300
   Table 24: World 15-Year Perspective for Germanium in Other Uses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume 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-581$300
III. MARKET47$1950
  1. The United States.....III-17 $575  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current & Future Analysis.....III-1
Sources of Germanium in the US.....III-1
Recycling.....III-1
1$75
   Price.....III-2
Table 25: Germanium Prices in the US (2001-2005): Average Price for Zone Refined Metal and Germanium Dioxide in US$/Kg (includes corresponding graph/chart).....III-2
Imports.....III-2
Table 26: Leading Exporters of Germanium to the US (2003) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2
1$150
   Product Launches.....III-3
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-3
1$75
   Select Players.....III-4
Germanium Corporation of America.....III-4
GFI Advanced Technologies Inc......III-4
Novotech, Inc......III-4
1$75
   Umicore Optical Materials USA Inc......III-5
B. Market Analytics.....III-5
Table 27: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5
1$150
   Table 28: US Long-term Projections for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..... III-6

Table 29: US Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6
1$150
   Table 30: US 15-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7
1$150
  2. Canada.....III-83 $225  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-8
Teck Cominco Metals Ltd. – A Major Player.....III-8
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-8
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-9
Table 31: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9

Table 32: Canadian Long-term Projections for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9
1$150
   Table 33: Canadian Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10

Table 34: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
1$150
  3. Japan.....III-114 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-11
New Uses for Germanium.....III-11
Weakening Economy Pulls Back Germanium Flow.....III-11
PET Market in Japan.....III-11
Infrared Optics.....III-11
Product Launches.....III-11
1$75
   Japan Algae Co., Ltd. – A Major Player.....III-12
B. Market Analytics.....III-12
Table 35: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
1$150
   Table 36: Japanese Long-term Projections for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13

Table 37: Japanese Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13
1$150
   Table 38: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
1$150
  4. Europe.....III-155 $475  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-15
Current & Future Analysis.....III-15
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-15
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-16
Table 39: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by Geographic Region – Belgium, France, Germany, UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16

Table 40: European long-term Projections for Germanium by Geographic Region – Belgium, France, Germany, UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
1$150
   Table 41: European Historic Review for Germanium by Geographic Region – Belgium, France, Germany, UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17

Table 42: European 15-Year Perspective for Germanium by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Belgium, France, Germany, UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
1$150
   Table 43: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18

Table 44: European Long-term Projections for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$150
   Table 45: European Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19

Table 46: European 15-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19
1$150
  4a. France.....III-203 $225  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-20
Recylex S.A. – A Major Player.....III-20
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-21
Table 47: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21

Table 48: French Long-term Projections for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21
1$150
   Table 49: French Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22

Table 50: French 15-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
1$150
  4b. Germany.....III-233 $275  
   Market Analysis.....III-23
Table 51: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23
1$150
   Table 52: German Long-term Projections for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24

Table 53: German Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24
1$150
   Table 54: German 15-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25
1$150
  4c. The United Kingdom.....III-263 $275  
   Market Analysis.....III-26
Table 55: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics /Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26
1$150
   Table 56: UK Long-term Projections for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27

Table 57: UK Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27
1$150
   Table 58: UK 15-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$150
  4d. Russia.....III-293 $275  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-29
Russia Removes Import Duty on Germanium.....III-29
B. Market Analytics.....III-29
Table 59: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29
1$150
   Table 60: Russian Long-term Projections for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30

Table 61: Russian Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30
1$150
   Table 62: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31
1$150
  4e. Belgium.....III-324 $300  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-32
Product Launch.....III-32
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-32
Select Player .....III-32
N.V Umicore SA.....III-32
1$75
   Umicore Optics .....III-331$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-34
Table 63: Belgian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34

Table 64: Belgian Long-term Projections for Germanium by End Use Segment Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34
1$150
   Table 65: Belgian Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35

Table 66: Belgian 15-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35
1$150
  4f. Rest of Europe.....III-363 $275  
   Market Analysis.....III-36
Table 67: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$150
   Table 68: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37

Table 69: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
1$150
   Table 70: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38
1$150
  5. Asia-Pacific.....III-393 $275  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-39
Yunnan Chihong Zinc-Germanium Co., Ltd (China) - A Major Player.....III-39
B. Market Analytics.....III-39
Table 71: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39
1$150
   Table 72: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40

Table 73: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40
1$150
   Table 74: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41
1$150
  6. Latin America.....III-423 $275  
   Market Analysis.....III-42
Table 75: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42
1$150
   Table 76: Latin America Long-term Projections for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43

Table 77: Latin America Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43
1$150
   Table 78: Latin America 15-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44
1$150
  7. Rest of World.....III-453 $450  
   Market Analysis.....III-45
Table 79: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$150
   Table 80: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46

Table 81: Rest of World Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46
1$150
   Table 82: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-471$150
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 30$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 21 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 24)

Region/Country                 Players

The United States                 10
Canada                             1
Japan                              1
Europe                             9
     France                        2
     Germany                       1
     The United Kingdom            2
     Spain                         1
     Russia                        1
     Rest of Europe                2 
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)     3
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