世界のバライト粉産業

Abstract

The Economics of Barytes, 10th edition 2006

The new Roskill report on the barytes industry will be published in May 2006. It will provide up-to-date market analysis of resources, production, consumption, end-use market trends, international trade and prices.

Like all Roskill reports, this new edition of The Economics of Barytes will give you a completely impartial industry overview. Our expert researchers have made a thorough and objective analysis of all available data from the world's most reliable sources, including a large and invaluable network of industry contacts. That's why the breadth, depth, accuracy and expertise of our research is unrivalled.

The new edition of this report has been extensively revised and updated, containing the most up-to-date information available on the barytes industry.

This report offers you in-depth, independent analysis of the current and future supply, demand from end-use markets, and the implications these developments are likely to have on prices in the future, including:

• World annual barytes output has risen sharply in the early 2000s. In 2000, output was 5.8Mt rising to 6.5Mt in 2003, 7.2Mt in 2004 and around 7.6Mt in 2005.
• China has been the largest barytes producer for many years, but in the 1990s it strengthened its position, accounting for 51% of world production in 2004, as compared with 30% in 1990. The other most significant producers include India (14%), USA (7%), Morocco (4%), Mexico (4%) and Iran (3%).
• Drilling fluids are by far the most important market for barytes, accounting 77% of worldwide usage. Because of the size of this market, many aspects of barytes production are determined by the oil and natural gas exploration industry, and the price of oil. Since 2004, increased oil and gas output through high levels of drilling activity, and high prices have resulted in the barytes market rising sharply.
• A question mark hangs over the continuing use of barium compounds in the manufacture of television and computer monitor display glass. Demand for cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions in the West is declining rapidly, with many switching to LCD and plasma screens. However, CRT televisions are still a much cheaper alternative, and are the favoured choice in India and China, where most CRT production is now based.
• Barytes prices have increased significantly in the last 3 years. This is largely due to the freight rate doubling at the end of 2003, and the phasing out of Chinese VAT rebates.

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The key trends, issues and developments in the market are now analysed in this major new report from Roskill. It provides a clear insight into all areas of the industry and an authoritative analysis of the prospects for the future.

Table of Contents

1. Summary

2. Geology, reserves, processing and specifications for barytes

3. Overview of world production of barytes

4. Notes on barytes producing and processing countries

5. Overview of world consumption of barytes

6. Use of barytes in drilling fluids

7. Use of barytes in filler and other applications

8. End-uses of barium compounds

9. Prices of barytes and barium chemicals