Selenium (MCP-2136) - Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Selenium in Metric Tons. The specific end-use segments analyzed are Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, 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 39 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Belmont Metals, Inc., Corporación Nacional Del Cobre De Chile, Falconbridge Ltd., Hindustan Copper Limited, Inco Ltd., Mining and Chemical Products Limited, JSC MMC Norilsk Nickel, Nippon Mining & Metals Co Ltd, Norddeutsche Affinerie AG, Retorte Ulrich Scharrer GmbH, Phelps Dodge Corp., PPM Pure Metals GmbH, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd., Umicore Precious Metals Refining, and Vale Inco 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-2136
Price :	$3950
Companies :	39

Pages :	234
Date :	April 2008
Market Data Tables :	127

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SELENIUM (Complete Report)

Pages : 234

$3950

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

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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

Glass Manufacturing.....I-3

Metallurgy.....I-4

Chemicals.....I-4

Electronics.....I-4

Pigments.....I-4

Other Applications Including Agricultural Feeds.....I-4

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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1. Market Overview.....II-1

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Market Trends.....II-1

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Mineral Supplements Witness Major Gains.....II-2

Selenium as a Dietary Supplement.....II-2

Trends in Selenium Fortification and Supplements Market.....II-2

Rising Selenium Deficiency Levels – A Cause of Concern for the EU.....II-2

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Lack of Awareness Impacts Commercial Viability of Selenium-Enriched Products.....II-3

$100

2. Exposition of the Metal.....II-4

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Copper Refining - The Major Source.....II-4

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Selenium Cycling in the Environment.....II-5

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3. Worldwide Market.....II-6

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Japan - The Largest Producer of Selenium.....II-6

Selenium Demand.....II-6

Abundant Resources Available.....II-6

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Refinery Production.....II-7

Table 1: Global Refinery Production of Selenium by Country (2006 & 2007) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-7

Selenium Prices Continue to Soar.....II-7

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Pricing Scenario in the Recent Past.....II-8

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4. Global Market Overview.....II-9

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Current & Future Analysis.....II-9

Analysis by Geographic Region.....II-9

Table 2: World Market for Selenium (2005-2010): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-9

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Analysis by End-use Segment.....II-10

Table 3: World Market for Selenium (2005-2010): End-Use Segments Ranked by Growth – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Pigments, Others including Agricultural Feeds, and Electronics (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-10

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5. Product Overview.....II-11

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General Properties.....II-11

Physical Properties.....II-11

Chemical Properties.....II-11

Selenium Isotopes.....II-11

Vital Nutrient in Human Diet.....II-11

$100

Selenium Deficiency.....II-12

Symptoms of Selenium Deficiency.....II-12

Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for Selenium.....II-12

$100

Selenium in Human Body.....II-13

Uses of Selenium.....II-13

Role in Naturopathy.....II-13

Role in Dermatology.....II-13

Role in Internal Medicine.....II-13

Cancer.....II-13

$100

Cardiovascular Diseases.....II-14

Periodontal Disease.....II-14

Rheumatoid Arthritis.....II-14

Macular Degeneration and Cataracts.....II-14

Cold Sores and Shingles.....II-14

Combat Inflammation Caused with Lupus.....II-14

$100

Functions of Selenium in Human Body.....II-15

Sources of Selenium.....II-15

Toxic Effects of Selenium.....II-15

$100

Selenium Toxicity on Terrestrial Forms.....II-16

Prescribed Intake of Selenium.....II-16

Selenium in Animal Feed Industry.....II-16

$100

6. End-Use Applications.....II-17

$400

Glass Manufacturing.....II-17

Electronics.....II-17

Metallurgy.....II-17

$100

Chemicals.....II-18

Pigments.....II-18

Other Applications Including Agricultural Feeds.....II-18

Other Uses of Selenium.....II-18

Photocells and Exposure Meters.....II-18

Electricity Conversion.....II-18

$100

Photocopiers.....II-19

Semiconductors.....II-19

Stainless Steel.....II-19

Toning of Photographs.....II-19

Selenium as a Food Supplement.....II-19

$100

Uses of Certain Selenium Compounds.....II-20

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7. Research Based Studies.....II-21

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Nano-Scale Selenium May Result in Improved Electronic Circuitry.....II-21

Sprinkler Method to Enhance Selenium Absorption.....II-21

Transgenic Mustard Proves Highly Efficient in Absorbing Selenium from Polluted

Soil.....II-21

Selenium-Enriched Yeast Gets Clean Chit from Researchers.....II-21

$100

Bacteria Touted as Effective Solution to Selenium Menace in Salton Sea.....II-22

Selenium - Effective in Checking Progression of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease.....II-22

Increased Consumption of Selenium Reduces Risk of Bowel Cancer.....II-22

Selenium - Useful for Reducing Prostate Cancer Risk.....II-22

$100

Selenium - Effective in Preventing AIDS.....II-23

Hypertension can be Treated with Selenium Compounds.....II-23

Excess Intake of Selenium Containing Enzyme Promotes Type 2 Diabetes.....II-23

Selenium – Effective in Checking Progression of Esophageal Cancer.....II-23

$100

Breast Cancer can be Treated with Selenium Supplements.....II-24

Selenium Deficiency Causes Pregnancy Complications.....II-24

Selenium Guards Baby Against Toxic Metals.....II-24

Low Selenium Levels Impair Immune Responses.....II-24

$100

Selenium Compounds Increase Incidence of Skin Cancer.....II-25

Selenium – Effective in Protecting Skin Against Damages of UV Rays.....II-25

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8. Recent Industry Activity.....II-26

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II-VI Pockets PRSMCI.....II-26

Freeport-McMoRan Acquires Phelps Dodge.....II-26

CVRD Aquires Controlling Stake in Inco.....II-26

Selenium Collaborates with Australian Institute for Testing Selenium Contact

Lenses.....II-26

Xstrata Purchases Outstanding Common Shares of Falconbridge.....II-26

Falconbridge Acquires Outstanding Shares of Novicourt.....II-26

$100

9. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-27

$400

Belmont Metals, Inc. (USA).....II-27

Corporación Nacional Del Cobre De Chile (Chile).....II-27

Falconbridge Ltd (Canada).....II-27

Hindustan Copper Limited (India).....II-27

$100

Mining and Chemical Products Limited (UK).....II-28

JSC MMC Norilsk Nickel (Russia).....II-28

Nippon Mining & Metals Co Ltd (Japan).....II-28

$100

Norddeutsche Affinerie AG (Germany).....II-29

Retorte Ulrich Scharrer GmbH (Germany).....II-29

Phelps Dodge Corp. (USA).....II-29

PPM Pure Metals GmbH (Germany).....II-29

$100

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. (Japan).....II-30

Umicore Precious Metals Refining (Belgium).....II-30

Vale Inco Limited (Canada).....II-30

$100

10. Global Market Perspective.....II-31

Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-31

$300

Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Selenium by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-32

$300

Table 6: World Historic Review for Selenium by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific(excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-33

$300

Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Selenium by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-34

$100

Selenium Market by End-Use Segment.....II-35

Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium in Glass Manufacturing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-35

$300

Table 9: World Long-term Projections for Selenium in Glass Manufacturing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzedwith Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-36

$300

Table 10: World Historic Review for Selenium in Glass Manufacturing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-37

$300

Table 11: World15-Year Perspective for Selenium in Glass Manufacturing by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,Latin America and Rest of World Markets forYears 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart).....II-38

$300

Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium in Metallurgy by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-39

$300

Table 13: World Long-term Projections for Selenium in Metallurgy by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-40

$300

Table 14: World Historic Review for Selenium in Metallurgy by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-41

$300

Table 15: World 15-Year Perspective for Selenium in Metallurgy by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdownof Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-42

$300

Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium in Chemicals by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-43

$300

Table 17: World Long-term Projections for Selenium in Chemicals by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-44

$300

Table 18: World Historic Review for Selenium in Chemicals by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-45

$300

Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Selenium in Chemicals by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdownof Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-46

$300

Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium in Electronics by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-47

$300

Table 21: World Long-term Projections for Selenium in Electronics by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-48

$300

Table 22: World Historic Review for Selenium in Electronics by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-49

$300

Table 23: World 15-Year Perspective for Selenium in Electronics by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-50

$300

Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium in Pigments by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-51

$300

Table 25: World Long-term Projections for Selenium in Pigments by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-52

$300

Table 26: World Historic Review for Selenium in Pigments by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America andRest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-53

$300

Table 27: World 15-Year Perspective for Selenium in Pigments by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-54

$300

Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium in Other Applications including Agricultural Feeds by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-55

$300

Table 29: World Long-term Projections for Selenium in Other Applications including Agricultural Feeds by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-56

$300

Table 30: World Historic Review for Selenium in Other Applications including Agricultural Feeds by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-57

$300

Table 31: World 15-Year Perspective for Selenium in Other Applications including Agricultural Feeds by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-58

$300

III. MARKET

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1. The United States.....III-1

$600

A. Market Analysis.....III-1

Current & Future Analysis.....III-1

Export – Import Scenario.....III-1

Table 32: US Selenium Exports by Country (2006) (In tons)(includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1

$150

Table 33: US Selenium Exports by Country (2006) (in US$ 000) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2

Table 34: US Selenium Imports by Country (2006) (in Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2

Regulation.....III-2

Environmental Protection Agency Cuts off Discharge Standards for Selenium.....III-2

$150

Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-3

Key Players.....III-3

Belmont Metals, Inc......III-3

$75

Phelps Dodge Corp......III-4

B. Market Analytics.....III-4

Table 35: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4

$150

Table 36: US Long-term Projections for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5

Table 37: US Historic Review for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5

$150

Table 38: US 15-Year Perspective for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6

$150

2. Canada.....III-7

$350

A. Market Analysis.....III-7

Current & Future Analysis.....III-7

Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-7

Key Players.....III-7

Falconbridge Ltd.....III-7

$75

Vale Inco Limited.......III-8

B. Market Analytics.....III-8

Table 39: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8

$150

Table 40: Canadian Long-term Projections for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9

Table 41: Canadian Historic Review for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9

$150

Table 42: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10

$150

3. Japan.....III-11

$350

A. Market Analysis.....III-11

Current & Future Analysis.....III-11

Key Players.....III-11

Nippon Mining & Metals Co., Ltd......III-11

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd......III-11

$75

Pan Pacific Copper Co., Ltd.....III-12

B. Market Analytics.....III-12

Table 43: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12

$150

Table 44: Japanese Long-term Projections for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13

Table 45: Japanese Historic Review for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13

$150

Table 46: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14

$150

4. Europe.....III-15

$575

A. Market Analysis.....III-15

Current & Future Analysis.....III-15

Market Trends.....III-15

Selenium Fortified FSDs Market To Grow.....III-15

Rising Selenium Deficiency Levels – A Cause of Concern for the EU.....III-15

Lack of Awareness Impacts Commercial Viability of Selenium-Enriched

Products.....III-15

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-16

Table 47: European Recent Past, Current & Future1 Analysis for Selenium by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16

$150

Table 48: European Long-term Projections for Selenium by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17

Table 49: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17

$150

Table 50: European Long-term Projections for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18

Table 51: European Historic Review for Selenium by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy,UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18

$150

Table 52: European Historic Review for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19

Table 53: European 15-Year Perspective for Selenium by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19

$150

Table 54: European 15-Year Perspective for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20

$150

4a. France.....III-21

$325

A. Market Analysis.....III-21

Current & Future Analysis.....III-21

Key Players.....III-21

Groupe Arnaud Electronics .....III-21

B. Market Analytics.....III-21

Table 55: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21

$150

Table 56: French Long-term Projections for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22

Table 57: French Historic Review for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22

$150

Table 58: French 15-Year Perspective for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23

$150

4b. Germany.....III-24

$350

A. Market Analysis.....III-24

Current & Future Analysis.....III-24

Key Players.....III-24

Norddeutsche Affinerie AG.....III-24

Retorte Ulrich Scharrer GmbH.....III-24

PPM Pure Metals GmbH.....III-24

$75

Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-25

B. Market Analytics.....III-25

Table 59: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25

$150

Table 60: German Long-term Projections for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26

Table 61: German Historic Review for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figuresin Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000(includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26

$150

Table 62: German 15-Year Perspective for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27

$150

4c. Italy.....III-28

$300

Market Analysis.....III-28

Current & Future Analysis.....III-28

Table 63: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28

$150

Table 64: Italian Long-term Projections for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29

Table 65: Italian Historic Review for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29

$150

Table 66: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30

$150

4d. The United Kingdom.....III-31

$350

A. Market Analysis.....III-31

Current & Future Analysis.....III-31

Market Trends.....III-31

Low Selenium Content in UK Diets to Benefit Grain Cultivators.....III-31

Selenium-Yeast Gets Clean Chit from UK Researchers.....III-31

Key Player.....III-31

Mining and Chemical Products Limited.....III-31

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-32

Table 67: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32

$150

Table 68: UK Long-term Projections for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33

Table 69: UK Historic Review for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33

$150

Table 70: UK 15-Year Perspective for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34

$150

4e. Spain.....III-35

$300

Market Analysis.....III-35

Current & Future Analysis.....III-35

Table 71: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35

$150

Table 72: Spanish Long-term Projections for Selenium by End- Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36

Table 73: Spanish Historic Review for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36

$150

Table 74: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37

$150

4f. Russia.....III-38

$225

A. Market Analysis.....III-38

Current & Future Analysis.....III-38

Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-38

Key Player.....III-38

JSC MMC Norilsk Nickel.....III-38

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-39

Table 75: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39

Table 76: Russian Long-term Projections for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39

$150

Table 77: Russian Historic Review for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40

Table 78: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40

$150

4g. Rest of Europe.....III-41

$350

A. Market Analysis.....III-41

Current & Future Analysis.....III-41

Key Players.....III-41

KGHM Polska Miedz SA (Poland).....III-41

Umicore Precious Metals Refining (Belgium).....III-41

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-42

Table 79: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42

$150

Table 80: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43

Table 81: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43

$150

Table 82: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective forSelenium by End-Use Segment – PercentageBreakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, andOthers including Agricultural Feeds for Years1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44

$150

5. Asia-Pacific.....III-45

$350

A. Market Analysis.....III-45

Current & Future Analysis.....III-45

China Drives Demand for Selenium.....III-45

Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-45

Key Player.....III-45

Hindustan Copper Limited (India).....III-45

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-46

Table 83: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46

$150

Table 84: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47

Table 85: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments,and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47

$150

Table 86: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48

$150

6. The Middle East.....III-49

$325

Market Analysis.....III-49

Current & Future Analysis.....III-49

Table 87: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49

$150

Table 88: Middle East Long-term Projections for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50

Table 89: Middle East Historic Review for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50

$150

Table 90: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51

$150

7. Latin America.....III-52

$350

A. Market Analysis.....III-52

Current & Future Analysis.....III-52

Key Player.....III-52

Corporación Nacional Del Cobre De Chile (Chile).....III-52

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-53

Table 91: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53

$150

Table 92: Latin America Long-term Projections for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54

Table 93: Latin America Historic Review for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54

$150

Table 94: Latin America 15-Year Perspective for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55

$150

8. Rest of World.....III-56

$450

Market Analysis.....III-56

Current & Future Analysis.....III-56

Table 95: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56

$150

Table 96: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57

Table 97: Rest of World Historic Review for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57

$150

Table 98: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Selenium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemicals, Electronics, Pigments, and Others including Agricultural Feeds for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58

$150

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

102

$995

Total Companies Profiled: 39 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 44 )
Region/Country                 Players

The United States                 10   
Canada                             4
Japan                              6
Europe                            16
     France                        2
     Germany                       4
     The United Kingdom            4
     Rest of Europe                6
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)     5
Latin America                      2
Africa                             1

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