| Title: | Freedonia Focus on Zinc |
| Price: | $500.00 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 01, 2008 |
| Abstract: | This report discusses US zinc consumption for the years 2002 and 2007, with forecasts for 2012. Topics covered include market size, source and application segmentation, regulatory and environmental considerations, global overview, trade,market environment, production overview, source and application forecasts, industry composition and leading participants. Source segments include refined zinc production and net imports. Application segments include steel galvanizing, brass and bronze, zinc-based alloys, and other applications. This 17 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources section. |
| Brief Excerpt: | ...Refined zinc consumption in the US is projected to increase #.# percent per year from #### to #.# million metr ic tons in ####. Growth will be driven by improvements in the economy and the steel industry, which will need additional zinc to produce galvaniz ed steel over the forecast period. d t can be used as substitutes for such products as galvanized zinc sheet. in #### heavily Refined zinc net imports are projected to increase #.# percent per year percent per annum to ###,### metric tons. Advances will be stimulated by increases in US galvanized the US were Canadian- based Teck Cominco, United Ki ngdom-based Rio Tinto (through Kennecott Minerals) and Doe Run Resources. Through ####, gains will be tempered by competition from offshore-base producers of galvanized steel and other zinc-based products, as well as competition from aluminum, plastics and other materials tha Refined zinc production is expected to reach ###,### metric tons after annual increases... |
| Word Count: | 5202 |
| Length: | 17 Pages |
| Industry: | Metals & Minerals |
| SIC: | 1031, 3339 |
| NAICS: | 212231, 331419 |
| Company(ies): | Horsehead Corporation, Teck Cominco Limited, Xstrata plc |
| Ticker(s): | XSRAF, ZINC |
| Country(ies): | United States, US |
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