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Nonferrous Metal Industry in the US Witnesses a Fine Balance As Demand/Supply Balance Moves More Closely into Line

Posted on: Thursday, 24 January 2008, 15:00 CST

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80569) has announced the addition of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, Extruding and Alloying in the US to their offering.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: recovering nonferrous metals (except copper and aluminum) and nonferrous metal alloys from scrap; alloying purchased nonferrous metals (except copper and aluminum); rolling, drawing, and extruding shapes from purchased nonferrous metals (except copper and aluminum); and recovering nonferrous metals from scrap (except copper and aluminum) and rolling, drawing, or extruding shapes in integrated facilities. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

Fine balance

Industry players have enjoyed a period of exceptional growth over recent years, underpinned by a surge in base metal prices and worldwide economic growth. The industry appears set to come back down to earth however, with metals prices and moderating world economic growth likely stem the trend of strong growth. As the demand/supply balance moves more closely into line and some of the extremely large price gains of recent years, the industry can expect to see more subdued market conditions.

Content Outline:

INDUSTRY DEFINITION Industry Definition Activities (Products and Services) Similar Industries Demand and Supply Industries

KEY STATISTICS Current Prices Table Constant Prices Table (applicable deflator applied) Real Growth Table Ratio Table Graphs Statistics Available: Revenue, Industry Gross Product, Enterprises, Establishments, Employment, Imports, Exports, Assets, Total Wages, Domestic Demand

SEGMENTATION Products and Service Segmentation Major Market Segments Industry Concentration Geographic Spread

MARKET CHARACTERISTICS Market Size Linkages Downstream Industries Upstream Industries Demand Determinants Domestic and International Markets Basis of Competition Life Cycle

INDUSTRY CONDITIONS Barriers to Entry Taxation Industry Assistance Regulation and Deregulation Cost Structure Capital and Labor Intensity Technology and Systems Industry Volatility Globalization

KEY FACTORS Key Sensitivities Key Success Factors

KEY COMPETITORS Major Players Market Share Player Performance Analysis Other Players

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE Current Performance Analysis with data series Historical Performance Analysis

OUTLOOK Industry Forecast Analysis with five year forecast data series

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80569


Source: Business Wire

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