The market study for silicone is segmented on the basis of product, application and region. In terms of product, the silicone industry is segmented into four levels including fluids, gels, resin, elastomers and other products. Furthermore, we have drilled down the silicone fluids product segment into modified and straight ones. The market study for silicone elastomers is further segmented into high temperature vulcanized (HTV), Room temperature vulcanized (RTV) and liquid silicone rubber (LSR). We have covered the silicone based products including, wax, caulks and emulsions under the other product segments. We have covered the quantitative analysis on silicone market in major applications including, electrical & electronics, transportation, construction, personal care & pharmaceuticals, and textile industries. Furthermore, we have covered the use of silicone in food & beverage, oil & gas, chemicals, and consumer goods sectors only.

Extensive research and development of innovative product applications in various end-use industries is a major feature of the global aluminum casting industry. Aluminum casting represents the perfect example of an evolving, dynamic industry. Aluminum casted products have gained significant importance across various end-use industries in the recent years owing to their strength, malleability, and light weight. Increasing establishment of emission regulations for automotive sector is further propelling the product demand.

补贴退坡环境下，市场对锂电设备行业的疑虑：在政策支持与财政补贴下，我国新能源汽车销量由2011 年的8159 辆增加到2017 年的77.7 万辆，六年的CAGR 高达114%。动力电池作为新能源汽车的核心部件，出货量由2012 年的1.2GWh 增加到2017 年的44.5GWh，锂电供应商和锂电设备商纷纷受益。站在当前的时间点，市场对于锂电设备行业的持续性发展有以下几点疑虑：(1)补贴退坡后新能源汽车的行业景气度是否能得到延续？(2)补贴退坡与锂电池价格下降的压力向锂电设备商环节传导，是否会影响锂电设备商的利润及现金流？(3)锂电行业产能过剩，设备商的成长持续性从何而来？

The Polish metal processing sector is the 8th biggest in Europe and the 18th biggest in the world. It constitutes 0.5% of the country’s GDP and its exports account for 9.4% of the country’s total exports. The sector is dominated by the production of pig iron, crude steel and basic steel products, which were responsible for 93% of the total basic metal volume produced in 2016. The sector employs over 60,000 people or around 0.41% of the country’s total employment. The biggest trading partner is Germany with a share of over 25% in both imports and exports of metals. The metal processing sector is dominated by one big player ArcelorMittal Poland, which achieved 28% of the total country’s sales in 2016.

工率68.37%环比上期降0.28%，电炉产能利用率为76.09%较上周增0.15%。钢材社会库存减少37 万吨，钢厂库存减少31 万吨，合计减少68 万吨。上周主流建材贸易商平均成交量为20.45 万吨，环比下降10%，同比上升18 %，成交持续保持高位。上周继续延续十一假期结束后的高供给+高需求+低库存绝对值+持续去库的组合。

2018年钢价先跌后涨，总体呈高位震荡态势。1月份受之前钢铁行业高利润回调影响，钢价持续下跌。2月份贸易商针对“金三银四”需求进行投机性囤货，终端库存快速上涨，钢价回暖。3月份由于库存累积远高于前三年同期水平，与预期背离引发市场恐慌情绪，钢价暴跌至近期低位。三月下旬，限工压制的下游需求开始显现，叠加四月环保限产，厂社库存快速去化，钢价开始持续反弹；4月赶工需求结束后预期终端需求无法覆盖供给提升，钢价小幅回落。5月房地产新开工数据处于绝对高位表示需求存在韧性，库存仍持续下降，钢材价格持续上升。

9 月Myspic 钢价指数下跌0.83%。Myspic 长材和扁平材价格指数月涨跌幅分别为0.20%和-2.10%。9 月28 日，螺纹期货主力合约收盘价3944元/吨，月涨跌幅-3.48%；螺纹现货4550 元/吨，月涨跌幅2.48%。热卷期货主力合约收盘5145 元/吨，月涨跌持平；热卷现货4090 元/吨，月涨跌幅0.12%。

三季度钢价维持高位，分产品呈现长强板弱格局。根据Myspic 价格指数，三季度平均综合指数159，环比二季度上涨5.43%，其中长材环比上涨7.52%，扁平材环比上涨2.97%，三季度显示出明显的长强板弱局势。

截至10 月12 日，已有10 家钢铁企业发布三季度业绩预告或三季报，其归母净利润均同比增长，鞍钢股份、柳钢股份、韶钢松山等6 家企业三季度单季归母净利润环比也有大幅提升。预期受益于价格增长以及成本控制，三季度钢铁板块整体盈利有望再突破。三季度，各地环保限产不断，供给端压力大，推升钢材价格走高，特别是长材在各品种间价格涨幅尤为突出，螺纹钢成本滞后模拟毛利季度平均值为1355 元/吨，环比增长20.23%，盈利扩大尤为显著。

The study on titanium dioxide market is segmented based on application and regions. Based on the application, the market has been categorized into five major segments, namely, paints & coatings, plastics, paper & pulp, cosmetics and others such as printing ink, rubber, and chemical fibers.