Global Chemicals and Materials Industry Outlook:
Recycle and reuse practices are impacting the sales of virgin materials, resulting into lesser dependency on volume-driven growth. New materials are showcasing potential for driving value-based growth, but chemical companies are still some time away from achieving voluminous production, while maintaining high quality at the same time. Barring few exceptions, a majority of players are still prioritizing short-term volume growth over long-term value growth. Pressure on improving bottom-line is influencing manufacturers to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs. The impact of value-driven growth may not be visible in the short-term, but long-term outlook remains in favor of a balanced approach between value and volume.
Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to incorporate digital solutions in their offerings. Forward-thinking manufacturers are investing in technology to reduce human interference and streamline key operational aspects such as ordering and shipping. Resonating its influence over every industry, Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to transform and disrupt the chemical sector. Connectivity through IoT devices is gaining traction, whereas product-level sensors on dispensing equipment and barrels are helping manufacturers track their consignments digitally. Through assessment of long-term benefits, chemical companies are capitalizing on digitization by adopting digital platforms & processes that eliminate human error in profit-associated operations.
Manufacturers continue seeking low-priced feedstock in a bid to marginally reduce pre-production costs. Industry leaders are joining forces to replace fossil fuel-derived feedstock with bio-based alternatives. However, concerns related to producing affordable and sustainable feedstock at mass scale remains a challenge. Access to quality and affordable feedstock will continue to remain a focus area for manufacturers. Chemical manufacturing processes are running on limited energy, while volume of feedstock is getting stranded at ports as disapproval from import authorities keeps disrupting supply chains in sectors, such as oleo chemicals and petrochemicals industries.
Chemical manufacturers have promised support and adherence to governments & regional authorities that are committing towards green, sustainable initiatives. Development of bio-alternatives is gaining momentum. Research & academic institutes are teaming up with manufacturers to formulate sustainable substitutes for commonly-used chemical substrates. Many companies are keeping a close eye on advancements in "green chemistry." Shift towards eco-friendly chemicals will gain momentum in the future on the back of government regulations and end-user preference. Rising costs of fossil fuels will also instrument the upsurge for sustainable chemicals manufacturing.
List of factors tracked in the Chemicals and Materials Market Report:
- Chemical Industry Value Add
- Chemical Sales
- Per Capita Consumption
- Standard Capacity Factors
- Plastics Consumption Outlook
- Glass Consumption Outlook
- Policies and Regulations
- Historical growth of top players
- Growth in associated markets
- Net trade scenario
- Apparent production capacity
Research Methodology:
PMR utilizes robust methodology and approach to arrive at market size and related projections. The research methodology for this report is based on 3 dimensional model. We conduct about 45-60 min duration detailed interviews with product manufacturers; apart from this we also collect market feedback from industry experts. To validate this data, we interact with senior panel members having more than 10 years of experience in relevant field. The panel members help in validating the findings and fill the gaps if any. In addition, we leverage on our existing pool of information, paid database and other valid information sources available in public domain. Usually industry interactions extend to more than 50+ interviews from market participants across the value chain.
Data Collection:
PMR collects data from secondary sources including company annual reports, association publications, industry presentations, white papers, and company press releases apart from these we leverage over paid database subscriptions and industry magazines to collect market information and developments in exhaustive manner. After being done with desk research, detailed questionnaire and discussion guide is formulated to initiate primary research with key industry personnel; the discussion aims at collecting key insights, growth perspectives, prevalent market trends and quantitative insights including market size and competition developments. Both of these research approaches help us in arriving at base year numbers and market hypothesis.
Data Validation:
In this phase, PMR validates the data using macro and micro economic factors. For instance, growth in electricity consumption, industry value added, other industry factors, economic performance, growth of top players and sector performance is closely studied to arrive at precise estimates and refine anomalies if any.
Data Analysis and Projection:
Data analysis and projections were made based on proprietary research frameworks and statistical analysis, which was further validated from industry participants. These frameworks include Y-o-Y growth projections, macro-economic factor performance, market attractiveness analysis, key financial ratios, and others.
For public companies we capture the data from company website, annual reports, investor presentations, paid databases. While for privately held companies, we try to gather information from the paid databases (like Factiva) and based on the information we gather from databases we estimate revenue for the companies. In addition, the team tries to establish primary contact with the companies in order to validate the assumptions or to gather quality inputs.
Standard Report Structure:
- Executive Summary
- Market Definition
- Macro-economic analysis
- Parent Market Analysis
- Market Overview
- Forecast Factors
- Segmental Analysis and Forecast
- Regional Analysis
- Competition Analysis
Market Taxonomy:
The global cobalt sulfate market has been segmented into the following:
Grade
- Battery Grade
- Industrial Grade
- Agriculture & Feed Grade
Application
- Batteries/Energy Storage
- Metal Finishing
- Animal Feed & Soil Additive
- Inks & Pigments
- Chemicals
- Others
Region
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- China
- Japan
- South East Asia & Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
Specific Report Inputs:
The analyst of the report on cobalt sulfate has specifically scrutinized the production capacity of the companies operating in the global market in order to arrive at the respective and desired data. Other than this, the report has also gauged the number of new companies venturing into the market.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
- 1.1. Market Overview
- 1.2. Market Analysis
- 1.3. Analysis and Recommendations
- 1.4. Wheel of Fortune
2. Market Introduction
- 2.1. Market Taxonomy
- 2.2. Market Definition
- 2.3. Parent Market Overview
3. Market Background
- 3.1. Macro-Economic Factors
- 3.2. Cobalt Supply Overview, 2016
- 3.3. Global Cobalt Production Overview, 2016
- 3.4. Global Cobalt Production by Manufacturers, 2016
- 3.5. Global Electric Vehicle Market Outlook, 2016
- 3.6. Global Electric Vehicle Battery Market Outlook and Forecast
- 3.7. Global Electric Vehicle Battery Market Volume Projections
- 3.8. Global Lithium-Ion Battery Production Overview, 2016-2020
- 3.9. Introduction to Lithium-Ion Battery Technologies
- 3.10. Cobalt Composition in Li-ion Batteries
- 3.11. Market Dynamics
- 3.11.1. Drivers
- 3.11.2. Restraints
- 3.11.3. Trends
- 3.12. Cobalt Sulfate Market: Current Scenario
4. Market Forecast
- 4.1. Market Volume Projections
- 4.2. Market Size Projections
- 4.2.1. Y-o-Y Projections
- 4.2.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis
- 4.3. Supply-Demand Analysis
- 4.4. Value Chain Analysis
- 4.5. Historical Cobalt Price Overview
- 4.6. Reasons for Surging Prices of Cobalt Sulfate
- 4.7. Forecast Factors
- 4.8. Key Developments
5. Global Cobalt Sulfate Market Analysis By Grade
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.1.1. Market Value Share Analysis By Grade
- 5.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Analysis By Grade
- 5.2. Historical Market Size and Volume Analysis By Grade, 2012-2016
- 5.3. Market Size and Volume Forecast By Grade, 2017-2025
- 5.3.1. Battery Grade
- 5.3.2. Industrial Grade
- 5.3.3. Agriculture & Feed Garde
- 5.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Grade
6. Global Cobalt Sulfate Market Analysis By Application
- 6.1. Introduction
- 6.1.1. Market Value Share Analysis By Application
- 6.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Analysis By Application
- 6.2. Historical Market Size and Volume Analysis By Application, 2012-2016
- 6.3. Market Size and Volume Forecast By Application, 2017-2025
- 6.3.1. Batteries/Energy Storage
- 6.3.2. Metal Finishing
- 6.3.3. Animal Feed & Soil Additive
- 6.3.4. Inks & Pigments
- 6.3.5. Chemicals
- 6.3.6. Others
- 6.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Application
7. Global Cobalt Sulfate Market Analysis By Region
- 7.1. Introduction
- 7.1.1. Market Value Share Analysis By Region
- 7.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Analysis By Region
- 7.2. Historical Market Size and Volume Analysis By Region 2012-2016
- 7.3. Market Size and Volume Forecast By Region 2017-2025
- 7.3.1. North America
- 7.3.2. Latin America
- 7.3.3. Europe
- 7.3.4. China
- 7.3.5. Japan
- 7.3.6. SEA & Other Pacific
- 7.3.7. MEA
- 7.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
8. North America Cobalt Sulfate Market Analysis
- 8.1. Introduction
- 8.2. Pricing Analysis
- 8.3. Electric Vehicle Battery Market Overview
- 8.4. Historical Market Size and Volume Analysis By Market Segments, 2012-2016
- 8.5. Market Size and Volume Forecast By Market Segments, 2017-2025
- 8.5.1. By Country
- 8.5.1.1. U.S.
- 8.5.1.2. Canada
- 8.5.2. By Grade
- 8.5.3. By Application
- 8.6. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 8.6.1. By Country
- 8.6.2. By Product Type
- 8.6.3. By Application
- 8.7. Key Market Participants - Intensity Mapping
- 8.8. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
9. Latin America Cobalt Sulfate Market Analysis
- 9.1. Introduction
- 9.2. Pricing Analysis
- 9.3. Electric Vehicle Battery Market Overview
- 9.4. Historical Market Size and Volume Analysis By Market Segments, 2012-2016
- 9.5. Historical Market Size and Volume Analysis By Market Segments, 2012-2016
- 9.6. Market Size and Volume Forecast By Market Segments, 2017-2025
- 9.6.1. By Country
- 9.6.1.1. Brazil
- 9.6.1.2. Mexico
- 9.6.1.3. Rest of Latin America
- 9.6.2. By Grade
- 9.6.3. By Application
- 9.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 9.7.1. By Country
- 9.7.2. By Grade
- 9.7.3. By Application
- 9.8. Key Market Participants - Intensity Mapping
- 9.9. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
10. Europe Cobalt Sulfate Market Analysis
- 10.1. Introduction
- 10.2. Pricing Analysis
- 10.3. Electric Vehicle Battery Market Overview
- 10.4. Historical Market Size and Volume Analysis By Market Segments, 2012-2016
- 10.5. Market Size and Volume Forecast By Market Segments, 2017-2025
- 10.5.1. By Country
- 10.5.1.1. Germany
- 10.5.1.2. Italy
- 10.5.1.3. France
- 10.5.1.4. U.K.
- 10.5.1.5. Spain
- 10.5.1.6. BENELUX
- 10.5.1.7. Russia
- 10.5.1.8. Poland
- 10.5.1.9. Rest of Europe
- 10.5.2. By Grade
- 10.5.3. By Application
- 10.6. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 10.6.1. By Country
- 10.6.2. By Grade
- 10.6.3. By Application
- 10.7. Key Market Participants - Intensity Mapping
- 10.8. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
11. China Cobalt Sulfate Market Analysis
- 11.1. Introduction
- 11.2. Pricing Analysis
- 11.3. Electric Vehicle Battery Market Overview
- 11.4. Historical Market Size and Volume Analysis By Market Segments, 2012-2016
- 11.5. Market Size and Volume Forecast By Market Segments, 2017-2025
- 11.5.1. By Grade
- 11.5.2. By Application
- 11.6. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 11.6.1. By Grade
- 11.6.2. By Application
- 11.7. Key Market Participants - Intensity Mapping
- 11.8. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
12. Japan Cobalt Sulfate Market Analysis
- 12.1. Introduction
- 12.2. Pricing Analysis
- 12.3. Electric Vehicle Battery Market Overview
- 12.4. Historical Market Size and Volume Analysis By Market Segments, 2012-2016
- 12.5. Market Size and Volume Forecast By Market Segments, 2017-2025
- 12.5.1. By Grade
- 12.5.2. By Application
- 12.6. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 12.6.1. By Grade
- 12.6.2. By Application
- 12.7. Key Market Participants - Intensity Mapping
- 12.8. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
13. SEA & Pacific Servo Press Market Analysis
- 13.1. Introduction
- 13.2. Pricing Analysis
- 13.3. Electric Vehicle Battery Market Overview
- 13.4. Historical Market Size and Volume Analysis By Market Segments, 2012-2016
- 13.5. Market Size and Volume Forecast By Market Segments, 2017-2025
- 13.5.1. By Country
- 13.5.1.1. ASEAN Countries
- 13.5.1.2. India
- 13.5.1.3. Oceania
- 13.5.1.4. Rest of SEA & Pacific
- 13.5.2. By Grade
- 13.5.3. By Application
- 13.6. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 13.6.1. By Country
- 13.6.2. By Grade
- 13.6.3. By Application
- 13.7. Key Market Participants - Intensity Mapping
- 13.8. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
14. Middle East and Africa Cobalt Sulfate Market Analysis
- 14.1. Introduction
- 14.2. Pricing Analysis
- 14.3. Electric Vehicle Battery Market Outlook
- 14.4. Historical Market Size and Volume Analysis By Market Segments, 2012-2016
- 14.5. Market Size and Volume Forecast By Market Segments, 2017-2025
- 14.5.1. By Country
- 14.5.1.1. GCC Countries
- 14.5.1.2. Northern Africa
- 14.5.1.3. South Africa
- 14.5.1.4. Rest of MEA
- 14.5.2. By Grade
- 14.5.3. By Application
- 14.6. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 14.6.1. By Country
- 14.6.2. By Grade
- 14.6.3. By Application
- 14.7. Key Market Participants - Intensity Mapping
- 14.8. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
15. Competition Analysis
- 15.1. Market Concentration and Tier Analysis
- 15.2. Market Structure Analysis
- 15.3. Market Intensity Mapping by Grade
- 15.4. Competition Dashboard
- 15.5. Company Profiles
- 15.5.1. Umicore
- 15.5.2. PJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel
- 15.5.3. Freeport Cobalt Oy
- 15.5.4. Nicomet Industries Limited
- 15.5.5. Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd.
- 15.5.6. Nantong Xinwei Nickel & Cobalt Hightech Development Co., Ltd.
- 15.5.7. ALT Cobalt & Nickel Products (Dalian) Co., Ltd.
- 15.5.8. Jiayuan Cobalt Holdings Limited
- 15.5.9. INCASA SA
- 15.5.10. Cangzhou Tengyuan Cobalt Industry Co., Ltd.
- 15.5.11. Zhangjiagang Huayi Chemical Co., Ltd.
16. Research Methodology
