Consumption of Feldspar and Nepheline to Reach 14.6 Million Tons by 2012 According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts



Glass and ceramics industries are the major end-use markets for feldspathic minerals. Ceramics represent the largest and fastest growing end-use segment. The minerals find application in glaze tiles, sanitaryware/whiteware, and dinnerware and tableware industries. Consumption of feldspar continues to be concentrated in primary tile producing regions such as China, Latin America, Spain, Italy and Southeast Asia. Increased production of ceramics in China and by traditional producers, Italy and Spain has propelled market demand in recent times. Container glass, the largest segment of the glass industry, is displaying steady growth, particularly in China and South-East Asia, where the market for beer and soft drinks is expected to grow faster, compared to growth in other regions.

European market for feldspar and nepheline syenite is estimated at 6.9 million metric tons for 2008, as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Asia-Pacific represents the second largest market, where the market is projected to grow at compounded annual rate of 2.6% over the period 2001-2010. Europe and Asia together account for about 72 percent of the global feldspar and nepheline syenite market (http://www.strategyr.com/Carbon_and_Graphite_Market_Report.asp). Global consumption of feldspar and nepheline syenite in glass sector is expected to be around 5.1 million metric tons in 2010. In Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), consumption of feldspar and nepheline syenite in ceramics (http://www.strategyr.com/Carbon_and_Graphite_Market_Report.asp) is projected to be 1.4 million metric tons by 2010.

The global marketplace includes participants such as Eczacibasi Esan, Gimpex Ltd, I - Minerals Inc, Imerys SA, Incusa Industrias Del Cuarzo, Maffei SpA, Matel Hammadde Sanayi, Micronized Group, Monto Minerals Limited, North Cape Minerals AS, Pacer Corp., Unimin Corp and Zemex Industrial Minerals.

"Feldspar and Nepheline Syenite: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends and trends, drivers, product profile, players, competition, production scenario, end-use applications, recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, alliances and other strategic industry activities. Analysis is presented for major geographic markets including United States, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Spain, Asia, Latin America and Middle East and Africa. Volume analytics are provided in terms of end-use segments including Glass, Ceramics and Fillers over the period 1991-2015.

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Consumption of Feldspar and Nepheline to Reach 14.6 Million Tons by 2012 According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts