关键词：碘；矿物质；天然来源；金融危机；市场
摘 要：Iodine is a mineral which is bluish-black in color. It has antiseptic and other medicinal properties, and is an important mineral essential for the human body. Naturally occurring sources of iodine are caliche ores in Chile and brine extracted from natural gas and oil fields. Iodine and its derivatives are utilized in a large number of applications, including as a catalyst in industrial applications, in pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, and animal feed supplements, and as a stabilizer for nylon resins.The Global Iodine market was significantly affected by the recent financial crisis. However, the market has recovered and is expected to grow steadily during the forecast period 2012-2016. In 2012, the APAC region accounted for the highest consumption of iodine with a market share of 40-44 percent. It was followed by Western Europe and North America, with market shares of 32-36 percent and 19-23 percent, respectively. The overall market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.56 percent during the forecast period.
目 录：01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Introduction

04. Market Research Methodology

Market Research Process

Research Design

Research Methodology

05. Scope of the Report

Market Overview

Product Offering

06. Market Landscape

06.1 Global Iodine Market

Market Size and Forecast by Volume

Market Size and Forecast by Production Capacity

06.2 Five Forces Analysis

07. Market Segmentation

07.1 Market Segmentation Based on Applications

Pharmaceuticals

X-ray Contrast Media

Industrial Catalysts

Optical Polarizing Films

Animal Nutrition

Salt Additives

Biocides

Nylon Stabilizer

08. Geographical Segmentation

Geographical Segmentation Based on Iodine Consumption

Geographical Segmentation Based on Iodine Production

Geographical Segmentation Based on Total Iodine Reserves

09. Key Leading Countries

USA

China

Japan

10. Vendor Landscape

11. Buying Criteria

12. Market Growth Drivers

13. Drivers and their Impact

14. Market Challenges

15. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

16. Market Trends

17. Key Vendor Analysis

17.1 Iofina plc

Business Overview

Key Information

SWOT Analysis

17.2 ISE Chemicals Corp.

Business Overview

Key Information

SWOT Analysis

17.3 Sirocco Mining Inc

Business Overview

Key Information

SWOT Analysis

17.4 Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)

Business Overview

Business Segmentation

Key Information

SWOT Analysis

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