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苛性ソーダの市場規模、シェア、動向分析レポート:用途別、地域別、セグメント予測、2025年~2033年

Caustic Soda Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033


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2~10営業日
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苛性ソーダの市場規模、シェア、動向分析レポート:用途別、地域別、セグメント予測、2025年~2033年
出版日: 2025年06月25日
発行: Grand View Research
ページ情報: 英文 80 Pages
納期: 2~10営業日
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概要

苛性ソーダ市場の成長と動向

Grand View Research, Inc.の最新レポートによると、世界の苛性ソーダ市場規模は2033年までに710億米ドルに達し、2025~2033年にかけて4.7%のCAGRを記録すると推定されています。

繊維、パルプ・製紙、有機化学など様々な産業での需要の高まりが、市場の成長を強化すると予想されます。特にアジア太平洋の自動車産業におけるアルミナ需要の増加は、市場成長を刺激すると考えられています。

高いエネルギー消費と不均一な生産率による価格の変動は、市場の成長を制限すると考えられます。苛性ソーダは塩素と共同生産されるため、塩素生産も苛性ソーダ市場に影響を与えると予想されます。

2024年には繊維セグメントが世界市場を独占し、より良い生地品質と鮮やかな色彩を求める消費者の嗜好に後押しされた高品質繊維への需要が、同産業における苛性ソーダ消費の増加につながりました。繊維製品は、予測期間中、主要な用途として浮上すると予想されます。

苛性ソーダ市場レポートハイライト

  • 2024年の需要シェアはアジア太平洋のが57.3%を超え、世界市場を独占。特に中国とインドで繊維産業とパルプ・製紙産業が急成長しており、この地域市場を牽引する可能性が高いです。
  • 北米と欧州市場は、市場の成熟度から緩やかな成長が見込まれます。
  • 用途別では、精練、漂白、染色など繊維加工の様々な段階で重要な役割を果たすため、繊維ベースの苛性ソーダセグメントが2024年に18.2%の収益シェアで市場を独占しました。
  • 石鹸・洗剤ベースの苛性ソーダセグメントは、油脂を石鹸に変換する鹸化において重要な成分であるため、予測期間中CAGR 5.3%で着実に成長しています。

目次

第1章 調査手法と範囲

第2章 エグゼクティブサマリー

第3章 苛性ソーダ市場の変数、動向、範囲

  • 市場系統の展望
    • 苛性ソーダ市場の展望
  • 産業バリューチェーン分析
    • 原料の展望
    • 製造業の動向
    • 流通チャネル分析
  • 価格動向分析、2018~2033年
  • 市場力学
    • 市場促進要因分析
    • 市場抑制要因分析
    • 産業の課題
    • 産業の機会
  • 産業分析ツール
    • ポーターのファイブフォース分析
    • マクロ環境分析

第4章 苛性ソーダ市場:用途別、推定・動向分析

  • 用途変動分析と市場シェア、2023年と2033年
  • アルミナ
    • 用途別、2018~2033年
  • 無機化学品
    • 用途別、2018~2033年
  • 有機化学品
    • 用途別、2018~2033年
  • 食品紙・パルプ
    • 用途別、2018~2033年
  • 石鹸と洗剤
    • 用途別、2018~2033年
  • 繊維
    • 用途別、2018~2033年
  • 水処理
    • 用途別、2018~2033年
  • 鉄鋼/冶金焼結
    • 用途別、2018~2033年
  • その他
    • 用途別、2018~2033年

第5章 苛性ソーダ市場:地域別、推定・動向分析

  • 地域変動分析と市場シェア、2023年と2033年
  • 北米
    • 北米の苛性ソーダ、推定・予測、2018~2033年
    • 米国
    • カナダ
    • メキシコ
  • 欧州
    • 欧州の苛性ソーダ、推定・予測、2018~2033年
    • ドイツ
    • イタリア
    • フランス
    • 英国
    • スペイン
  • アジア太平洋
    • アジア太平洋の苛性ソーダ、推定・予測、2018~2033年
    • 中国
    • インド
    • 日本
    • 韓国
  • ラテンアメリカ
    • ラテンアメリカの苛性ソーダ、推定・予測、2018~2033年
    • ブラジル
    • アルゼンチン
  • 中東・アフリカ
    • サウジアラビア
    • 南アフリカ

第6章 苛性ソーダ市場-競合情勢

  • 主要市場参入企業による最近の動向と影響分析
  • 企業分類
  • 2023年の企業市場シェア/ポジション分析
  • 企業ヒートマップ分析
  • Regional Market Analysis
  • 戦略マッピング
  • 企業プロファイル
    • Dow
    • Olin Corporation
    • Westlake Corporation
    • Occidental Petroleum Corporation
    • Formosa Plastics Corporation
    • Tata Chemicals Ltd.
    • Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    • Solvay
    • Grasim Industries Limited
    • SABIC
    • Covestro AG
    • Hanwha Group
図表

List of Tables

  • Table 1 List of Potential End-Users
  • Table 2 Regulatory Framework, by Regions
  • Table 3 List of Raw Material Suppliers
  • Table 4 U.S. Macroeconomic Outlay
  • Table 5 Canada Macroeconomic Outlay
  • Table 6 Mexico Macroeconomic Outlay
  • Table 7 Germany Macroeconomic Outlay
  • Table 8 Italy Macroeconomic Outlay
  • Table 9 France Macroeconomic Outlay
  • Table 10 UK Macroeconomic Outlay
  • Table 11 Spain Macroeconomic Outlay
  • Table 12 China Macroeconomic Outlay
  • Table 13 India Macroeconomic Outlay
  • Table 14 Japan Macroeconomic Outlay
  • Table 15 South Korea Macroeconomic Outlay
  • Table 16 Brazil Macroeconomic Outlay
  • Table 17 Argentina Macroeconomic Outlay
  • Table 18 Saudi Arabia Macroeconomic Outlay
  • Table 19 South Africa Macroeconomic Outlay
  • Table 20 Participant's Overview
  • Table 21 Financial Performance
  • Table 22 Product Benchmarking
  • Table 23 Company Heat Map Analysis
  • Table 24 Key Strategy Mapping

List of Figures

  • Fig. 1 Caustic Soda Market Segmentation
  • Fig. 2 Information Procurement
  • Fig. 3 Data Analysis Models
  • Fig. 4 Market Production And Validation
  • Fig. 5 Data Validating & Publishing
  • Fig. 6 Caustic Soda Market Snapshot
  • Fig. 7 Caustic Soda Market Segmental Outlook, 2023 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 8 Caustic Soda Market: Competitive Insights
  • Fig. 9 Global Caustic Soda Market, 2023 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 10 Global Caustic Soda Market Value Chain Analysis
  • Fig. 11 Caustic Soda Market Dynamics
  • Fig. 12 Caustic Soda Market: Porter's Analysis
  • Fig. 13 Caustic Soda Market: Pestel Analysis
  • Fig. 14 Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 15 Alumina Coating Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 16 Inorganic Chemicals Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 17 Organic Chemicals Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 18 Food, Paper & Pulp Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 19 Soaps & Detergents Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 20 Textiles Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 21 Water Treatment Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 22 Steel/Metallurgy-Sintering Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 23 Other Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 24 Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Region, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 25 North America Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 26 U.S. Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 27 Canada Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 28 Mexico Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 29 Europe Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 30 Germany Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 31 Italy Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 32 France Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 33 UK Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 34 Spain Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 35 Asia Pacific Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 36 China Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 37 India Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 38 Japan Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 39 South Korea Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 40 Latin America Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 41 Brazil Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 42 Argentina Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 43 Middle East & Africa Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 44 Saudi Arabia Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 45 South Africa Caustic Soda Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • Fig. 46 Caustic Soda Market: Company Categorization
  • Fig. 47 Caustic Soda Market: Company Market Share Analysis
  • Fig. 48 Caustic Soda Market: Company Market Positioning Analysis
  • Fig. 49 Caustic Soda Market: Strategy Mapping
目次
Product Code: 978-1-68038-987-6

Caustic Soda Market Growth & Trends:

The global caustic soda market size is estimated to reach USD 71.0 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 4.7% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Escalating demand across various industries such as textile, pulp & paper, organic chemicals, etc. is expected to strengthen the market growth. Rising demand for alumina in automobile industry especially in Asia Pacific is considered to stimulate the market growth.

Fluctuating prices due to high energy consumption and uneven production rates is likely to limit the market growth. Chlorine production is also expected to influence the caustic soda market as it is co-produced with chlorine.

The textile segment dominated the global market in 2024, demand for high-quality textiles, driven by consumer preferences for better fabric quality and vibrant colors, has led to an increased consumption of caustic soda in the industry. Textiles are expected to emerge as the leading application over the forecast period.

Caustic Soda Market Report Highlights:

  • Asia Pacific dominated the global market with demand share exceeding 57.3% in 2024. Burgeoning textile as well as pulp & paper industry particularly in China and India is likely to drive the regional market.
  • North America and European markets are expected to witness moderate growth on account of market maturity levels.
  • By application, the textiles based caustic soda segment dominated the market with a revenue share of 18.2% in 2024, due to its crucial role in various stages of textile processing, including scouring, bleaching, and dyeing.
  • The soaps and detergents based caustic soda segment is steadily growing with a CAGR of 5.3% over the forecast period, due to its crucial ingredient in saponification, where fats and oils are converted into soap.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology And Scope

  • 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
  • 1.2. Market Definition
  • 1.3. Information Procurement
    • 1.3.1. Purchased Database
    • 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
    • 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
    • 1.3.4. Primary Research
  • 1.4. Information Analysis
    • 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
  • 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
  • 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

  • 2.1. Market Snapshot
  • 2.2. Segment Snapshot
  • 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot

Chapter 3. Caustic Soda Market Variables, Trends & Scope

  • 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
    • 3.1.1. Caustic Soda Market Outlook
  • 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
    • 3.2.1. Raw Material Outlook
    • 3.2.2. Manufacturing Trends
    • 3.2.3. Sales Channel Analysis
  • 3.3. Price Trend Analysis, 2018 - 2033
  • 3.4. Market Dynamics
    • 3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
    • 3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
    • 3.4.3. Industry Challenges
    • 3.4.4. Industry Opportunities
  • 3.5. Industry Analysis Tools
    • 3.5.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 3.5.2. Macro-Environmental Analysis

Chapter 4. Caustic Soda Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis

  • 4.1. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2033
  • 4.2. Alumina
    • 4.2.1. Alumina Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2018 To 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • 4.3. Inorganic Chemicals
    • 4.3.1. Inorganic Chemicals Caustic Soda Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • 4.4. Organic Chemicals
    • 4.4.1. Organic Chemicals Caustic Soda Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • 4.5. Food Paper & Pulp
    • 4.5.1. Food Paper & Pulp Caustic Soda Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • 4.6. Soaps & Detergents
    • 4.6.1. Soaps & Detergents Caustic Soda Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • 4.7. Textiles
    • 4.7.1. Textiles Chemicals Caustic Soda Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • 4.8. Water Treatment
    • 4.8.1. Water Treatment Chemicals Caustic Soda Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • 4.9. Steel/Metallurgy-Sintering
    • 4.9.1. Steel/Metallurgy Sintering Caustic Soda Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • 4.10. Other Applications
    • 4.10.1. Other Applications Caustic Soda Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)

Chapter 5. Caustic Soda Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

  • 5.1. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2033
  • 5.2. North America
    • 5.2.1. North America Caustic Soda Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
    • 5.2.2. U.S.
      • 5.2.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
      • 5.2.2.2. U.S. Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
    • 5.2.3. Canada
      • 5.2.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
      • 5.2.3.2. Canada Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
    • 5.2.4. Mexico
      • 5.2.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
      • 5.2.4.2. Mexico Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • 5.3. Europe
    • 5.3.1. Europe Caustic Soda Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
    • 5.3.2. Germany
      • 5.3.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
      • 5.3.2.2. Germany Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
    • 5.3.3. Italy
      • 5.3.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
      • 5.3.3.2. Italy Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
    • 5.3.4. France
      • 5.3.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
      • 5.3.4.2. France Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
    • 5.3.5. UK
      • 5.3.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
      • 5.3.5.2. UK Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
    • 5.3.6. Spain
      • 5.3.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
      • 5.3.6.2. Spain Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • 5.4. Asia Pacific
    • 5.4.1. Asia Pacific Caustic Soda Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
    • 5.4.2. China
      • 5.4.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
      • 5.4.2.2. China Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
    • 5.4.3. India
      • 5.4.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
      • 5.4.3.2. India Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
    • 5.4.4. Japan
      • 5.4.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
      • 5.4.4.2. Japan Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
    • 5.4.5. South Korea
      • 5.4.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
      • 5.4.5.2. South Korea Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • 5.5. Latin America
    • 5.5.1. Latin America Caustic Soda Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
    • 5.5.2. Brazil
      • 5.5.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
      • 5.5.2.2. Brazil Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
    • 5.5.3. Argentina
      • 5.5.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
      • 5.5.3.2. Argentina Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
  • 5.6. Middle East & Africa
    • 5.6.1. Middle East & Africa Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
    • 5.6.2. Saudi Arabia
      • 5.6.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
      • 5.6.2.2. Saudi Arabia Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)
    • 5.6.3. South Africa
      • 5.6.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
      • 5.6.3.2. South Africa Caustic Soda Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Billion)

Chapter 6. Caustic Soda Market - Competitive Landscape

  • 6.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
  • 6.2. Company Categorization
  • 6.3. Company Market Share/Position Analysis, 2023
  • 6.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
  • 6.5. Regional Market Analysis
  • 6.6. Strategy Mapping
  • 6.7. Company Profiles
    • 6.7.1. Dow
      • 6.7.1.1. Participant's Overview
      • 6.7.1.2. Financial Performance
      • 6.7.1.3. Product Benchmarking
      • 6.7.1.4. Recent Developments
    • 6.7.2. Olin Corporation
      • 6.7.2.1. Participant's Overview
      • 6.7.2.2. Financial Performance
      • 6.7.2.3. Product Benchmarking
      • 6.7.2.4. Recent Developments
    • 6.7.3. Westlake Corporation
      • 6.7.3.1. Participant's Overview
      • 6.7.3.2. Financial Performance
      • 6.7.3.3. Product Benchmarking
      • 6.7.3.4. Recent Developments
    • 6.7.4. Occidental Petroleum Corporation
      • 6.7.4.1. Participant's Overview
      • 6.7.4.2. Financial Performance
      • 6.7.4.3. Product Benchmarking
      • 6.7.4.4. Recent Developments
    • 6.7.5. Formosa Plastics Corporation
      • 6.7.5.1. Participant's Overview
      • 6.7.5.2. Financial Performance
      • 6.7.5.3. Product Benchmarking
      • 6.7.5.4. Recent Developments
    • 6.7.6. Tata Chemicals Ltd.
      • 6.7.6.1. Participant's Overview
      • 6.7.6.2. Financial Performance
      • 6.7.6.3. Product Benchmarking
      • 6.7.6.4. Recent Developments
    • 6.7.7. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
      • 6.7.7.1. Participant's Overview
      • 6.7.7.2. Financial Performance
      • 6.7.7.3. Product Benchmarking
      • 6.7.7.4. Recent Developments
    • 6.7.8. Solvay
      • 6.7.8.1. Participant's Overview
      • 6.7.8.2. Financial Performance
      • 6.7.8.3. Product Benchmarking
      • 6.7.8.4. Recent Developments
    • 6.7.9. Grasim Industries Limited
      • 6.7.9.1. Participant's Overview
      • 6.7.9.2. Financial Performance
      • 6.7.9.3. Product Benchmarking
      • 6.7.9.4. Recent Developments
    • 6.7.10. SABIC
      • 6.7.10.1. Participant's Overview
      • 6.7.10.2. Financial Performance
      • 6.7.10.3. Product Benchmarking
      • 6.7.10.4. Recent Developments
    • 6.7.11. Covestro AG
      • 6.7.11.1. Participant's Overview
      • 6.7.11.2. Financial Performance
      • 6.7.11.3. Product Benchmarking
      • 6.7.11.4. Recent Developments
    • 6.7.12. Hanwha Group
      • 6.7.12.1. Participant's Overview
      • 6.7.12.2. Financial Performance
      • 6.7.12.3. Product Benchmarking
      • 6.7.12.4. Recent Developments