DUBLIN, October 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

The "Iodine - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Iodine in Metric Tons by the following End-Use Applications:

• Animal Feed
• Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals, & Nutrition)
• Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film, Catalysts, & Stabilizers)
• Biocides/Iodophors
• Others
  

The report profiles 22 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• ACF Minera S.A. (Chile)
• Algorta Norte S.A. (Chile)
• AZER YOD LLC (Azerbaijan)
• Godo Shigen Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• IOCHEM Corporation (US)
• Iofina Plc. (UK)
• Ise Chemicals Corporation (Japan)
• Kanto Natural Gas Development Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Nippoh Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• RB Energy Inc. (Canada)
• Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S.A. (Chile)
• Ajay-SQM Group (Chile)
• Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Japan)
• Deepwater Chemicals, Inc. (US)
  

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
A Prelude
Major Applications Driving Demand for Iodine
Iodine Market - A Historic Perspective
Outlook
Competitive Landscape
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) - The Market Leader
Iodine Recycling Reaching Saturation
Chile: World's Largest Producer of Iodine
Chilean Operations Pose Heavy Competition to Global Counterparts
Iodine Reserves - Japan Dominates

2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES AND DRIVERS
Increasing Global Population Offers Significant Growth Opportunities
Aging Population Spurs Market Growth
Iodine Deficiency Levels in Developing Asian Countries Bode Well for the Market
Iodine Deficiency - Still a Major Concern in Africa
Iodine Pricing Trends
Traditional End-Use Segments Regain Balance
Emerging Application Areas for Iodine
Iodine in Human Health: Largest Application Area
Iodine Deficiency: A Major Threat
WHO Recommendations of Urinary Iodine (UI) Levels in Relation to Iodine Intake
Correlation Between Iodine and IDD
Iodine Deficiency Disorders - The Spectrum
Correcting IDD through Iodine Supplementation
Food Fortification with Iodine: A Sound Strategy to Curb Iodine Deficiency Disorders
Recommended Iodine Intake by ICCIDD, UNICEF, and WHO
Consumption of Iodized Salt on the Rise
Global Initiatives and the Fight against IDD
Government Initiatives Favors Iodine Consumption
TNSEID and ICCIDD Join Forces
WHO Optimistic of Eliminating Iodine Deficiency Worldwide
UNICEF Active in Implementing Iodine Deficiency Programs
UNHA: Not So Optimistic on Iodine Deficiency Elimination

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Iodine at a Glance
Properties of Iodine
Chemical Characteristics of Iodine
Occurrence of Iodine
Major Sources of Iodine
Detection of Iodine
Importance of Iodine in the Human Body
Recommended Sources of Iodine
Iodine as an Essential Dietary Supplement
Iodine Deficiency: Leads to Goiter
Functions of the Thyroid Gland

4. IODINE - AN END-USE OVERVIEW
Major Uses of Iodine
End-Use Areas for Iodine
Animal Feed
Human Health
X-Ray Contrast Media
Commonly Used Ionic and Non-ionic Contrast Agents with Details for Iodine Content and Osmolarity Levels
Pharmaceuticals
Human Nutrition
Industrial Applications
Optical Polarizing Film (OPF)
Stabilizers
Biocides/Iodophors
Other Applications

5. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN RECENT YEARS
Useful Properties of Aryl Iodonium Salts
Inventors Devise New Method to Make Cadexomer Iodine
Electrically Conductive Polymers Formed by Doping Iodine in Polyacetylene
Myriad Uses Offered by Poly Vinyl Pyrroliodone Polymers
Newly Discovered Properties of Iodine
Uses of Iodine-125 and Iodine-131 in Imaging
Iodine's Usage in Radiotherapy
I-131 Anti-B1 Antibody: Designated as Fast Track Product
Detection of Catalytic Kinetic Resolution in Racemic Primary Amines
Cyclodextrin-Iodine and Polyvinylpyrroliodone-Iodine Used as Biocides
Organic Synthesis is Possible Using Titanium Tetraiodide
COIL
Trifluoroiodomethane as a Fire Extinguisher
Hydrogen Iodide in LCDs

6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 22 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 25)

• The United States (4)
• Canada (1)
• Japan (7)
• Europe (3)
• The United Kingdom (1)
• Italy (1)
• Rest of Europe (1)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (5)
• Latin America (5)

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/98plks/iodine_global

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