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Cement is the most essential raw material for the construction industry. For a rapidly growing country like Saudi Arabia, huge investments in infrastructure by the government is boosting the demand for cement. Saudi Arabia, the largest economy in the Middle East, is focusing on diversifying the economy to non-oil sectors. Therefore, the government is emphasizing on investment in various construction projects, mainly power and transportation. The government's aggressive plans to construct 'Economic Cities' in the country is expected to give a further boost to the Cement market in Saudi Arabia, which is currently on a growth path.

Fluoropolymers are high performing polymers characterized by numerous strong carbon-fluorine bonds. They were accidentally discovered in 1938, and since then have been extensively used in various industrial and commercial applications. They have many superior properties such as versatility and high chemical resistance. PTFE, PVF, PVDF, ETFE, PFA, and PCTFE are the major types of fluoropolymer. Their major end-users include the Chemical, Electronics, and Automotive industries. In the Healthcare industry, fluoropolymers are used in both traditional and advanced applications, such as packaging of medical liquids and sprays.

Water Treatment Chemicals Market By Type (Corrosion Inhibitor, Scale Inhibitor, Coagulants and Flocculants, Biocides & Disinfectants, Chelating Agents, Anti-foaming Agents, pH Adjusters and Stabilizers, and Others), By Application (Industrial & Municipal) - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019

Sweet and savoury snacks will experience moderate growth in consumption in 2014. On the one hand, some of its categories are perceived to be unhealthy, and consumers' rising health-awareness has had an impact on sales. On the other hand, the growing importance of convenience will contribute to sales of sweet and savoury snacks. Therefore, companies have started to exploit these trends and launched healthy sweet and savoury snacks. Still, the importance of these has remained low due to their...

Malaysia has a well developed metals sector and is a leading global producer of both steel and tin, However, local producers have been met with increasing pressure from other markets in recent years, with a sharp uptick in Chinese output levels, in particular, leading to downwards pressure on prices and hence production volumes. Out outlook for both the Malaysia steel and tin sectors is therefore one of caution with production growth expected to be moderate over the next few years.

We hold a positive outlook for the Vietnamese consumer, as the government targets economic growth through public spending and promoting investment and exports. We forecast real GDP growth at 5.7% in 2014 and 6.4% in 2015, on the back of supportive government policies, as well as a strong outlook for foreign investment and exports . However, political risks remain in the form of Chinese tensions, which we believe will continue for some time.

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Coal is by far the most abundant fossil fuel available in Canada, with recoverable reserves totaling 6.6 billion tonnes (t) at the end of 2013, which, according to BP Statistical Review of World Energy, accounted for 0.7% of global reserves. Around 53% of the reserves are of bituminous grade and coking type, with sub-bituminous and lignite-graded coal accounting for the rest and the majority of these are located in the western provinces of British Colombia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Ghana is rich in natural resources such as gold, industrial diamonds, bauxite and manganese. The country's economic stability is highly dependent on mineral resources. The mining industry is regulated by Minerals and Mining Act 2006, and is under the management of the Ministry of Land and Resources and Environment Protection Agency. The Minerals Commission is equally involved in the coordination and implementation of mining policy.

Ceramic Matrix Composites Market by Type (Oxide/Oxide, Silicon Carbide/Silicon Carbide, Carbon/Carbon and Others), by Application (Aerospace, Defense, Energy & Power, Electrical & Electronics and Others) and by Region - Trends & Forecasts to 2019

Starch derivatives are formed through a chemical reaction of raw starch, which contains hydroxyl groups and various functional groups. The derivatives formed have distinguished characteristics such as gelatinization, fluid viscosity, fluid paste stability, chemical resistance, and other applications. Starch derivatives have a wide range of applications in the Food and Beverages, Paper-making, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, and Others sector.

Australia's mining sector is set to suffer the painful spillover effects of a sharp investment slowdown due to the cooling of China's economy over the coming years.

Sinco Chem Mongolia Alliance is mainly involved in exporting chemical compounds like sodium hydrosulphide, calcium carbide, sodium sulphide, and ammonium chloride and so on. The export and import of these chemical substances brought magnificent revenues in the Company's coffer. All these chemical substances are of first grade quality. The Company not only exports its chemical products in the Asian countries but also in other countries of the world. The Company has many foreign clients and thus making it a most reliable chemical company of the world.

After back-to-back years of contraction in both production and consumption in the metals sector in the Ukraine between 2012 and 2013, the sector turned a corner last year. Despite being rocked by the ongoing conflict with Russia and the subsequent political and economic uncertainty BMI estimates that the sector bounced back to post a 3.5% y-o-y gain in output and a 3.1% y-o-y increase in use. Going forward,, Ukraine's metals sector will see modest growth over our forecast period to the end of 2018, with a handful of new projects to increase production growth. Production will not return to pre-crisis highs, however, due to global overcapacity and steel prices not making substantive gains over 2013 - they have, however, since improved. There are no major expansions on the cards, and no major players in either the aluminium or steel industries have announced substantial investment plans.

Natural Fiber Composites Market by Applications (Automotive, Building and Construction, Electrical and Electronics & Others) by Manufacturing Processes (Compression Molding, Injection Molding & Others) and by Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World) - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019

Tanzania's mining industry will come under pressure over our forecast period to 2018 . This will largely be a result of weakness in global gold prices disincentivizing production growth. Although gold is the current mainstay of the sector , there are plans to diversify into nickel , coal and uranium production in the long term . The mining industry is relatively small in terms of value, but its importance is highlighted by the fact that mining earns a significant share of the country's export revenues. Majo r foreign investors in Tanzania's mining sector include Acacia Mining , (formerly African Barrick Gold) and AngloGold Ashanti .

Carbon black is a black colored powder manufactured by the partial combustion of fossil fuels including variants such as furnace black, thermal black, lampblack, acetylene black, and channel black. It is used as a pigment and finds application as a reinforcing agent in rubber goods. It is used in the Plastic and Automotive sectors. Specialty carbon black is one of the segments of the Global Carbon Black market and finds application in plastics, printing inks, and metallurgy.

Aerospace Composites Market by Type (Glass Fiber, Carbon Fiber, Ceramic Matrix, Aramid Fiber, Metal Matrix), Aircraft Parts (Fuselage, Wings, Empennage), & Application (Commercial, Military, Business, Helicopters) - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019

The new astrospec 2.0 involved processing high-tech materials into a set of safety glasses, which combine innovative functionality with unmatched standards of safety. The flexible safety glasses frame employs the COPEC® Thermoplastic Elastomers from the specialist manufacturer KRAIBURG TPE. They remain firmly in place, on any face, while retaining a silky-smooth feeling against the skin, for unbeatable wearer comfort. The frame also features triple adjustment, while the glasses can be folded flat together after use.

Titanium dioxide is used as a pigment in a wide range of products in various sectors and industries because of its outstanding ability to impart whiteness, brightness, hiding power, and durability. The unique features of titanium dioxide such as high refractive index, excellent chemical compatibility, thermal stability, and resistance to UV rays make it an ideal material for many applications including paints and coatings, plastics, paper, inks, food, and cosmetics. Titanium dioxide is manufactured, marketed, and sold based on specific end-use applications.

Insecticides are a class of pesticides formulated to inhibit or kill the growth of insects on crops and plants. Growing demand for food worldwide has increased the pressure on farmers to enhance their crop yield. Hence, they have begun to adopt insecticides to help meet this demand. The major types of insecticides used include organophosphorous compounds, pyrethroids, neonicotinoids, methyl carbamates, and others.

Rayon fiber is the oldest man-made fiber composed of regenerated and purified cellulose obtained from plant sources such as wood pulp or cotton. Rayon fibers are considered semi-synthetic and are produced from natural polymers. They are widely used for various applications in the Textile, Apparel, and Medical industries. Rayon fibers are being used as a replacement for silk, cotton, and woolen products, especially in the hot and humid regions worldwide, as they are low-priced and provide high comfort.

Emulsion polymers are produced by the radical polymerization of water and a monomer. These two are emulsified with a surfactant to act as the basic raw material for the process. Emulsion polymers are of various types, including Acrylics, Vinyl Polymers, SB Latex, and ANB, among others. Owing to the minimal content of VOCs in emulsion polymers, they are rapidly replacing traditional solvent-based dispersions. They find use in various commercial and industrial sectors. Their applications include Paints and Coatings, Paper Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants, Non-woven Fabrics, and Carpets and others.

Germany's metals sector will continue to feel the squeeze as output prices remain low and costs stay stubbornly high. We forecast subdued growth in consumption of key metals such as steel, copper and aluminium, chiefly due to a muted outlook for economic activity in the country. Key metal consuming sectors such as autos and construction will remain weak. For autos production, we do not foresee a return to growth until 2018 at the earliest.

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