The Australian Phosphate Mining Industry to 2016: Market Profile

Synopsis

The report provides top-level market analysis, information and insights into the Australian phosphate mining industry including:

• Overview of Australian phosphate mining industry
• Detailed analysis of market covering the regulatory frameworks
• Detailed production figures for a period of ten years (2007–2016)
• Detailed imports and exports figures for key minerals for a period of five years (2007–2011)
• Description and analysis of the competitive landscape

Summary

Australia accounted for XX% of the global phosphate rock production in 2010 and XX% of the global phosphate rock reserves. China was the largest phosphate rock producer in the world in 2010, with a production of XX million tons, while Morocco and Western Sahara accounted for the largest phosphate rock reserves. Phosphate rock is primarily used in the production of fertilizers. The Australian phosphate rock production grew at a strong rate due to the growing global demand for fertilizers during the review period, and is projected to continue to recording robust growth rates over the forecast period.

Scope

• This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Australian phosphate mining industry
• It provides historical values for the Australian phosphate mining industry for the report’s 2007–2011 review period and forecast figures for the 2012–2016 forecast period
• It offers a detailed analysis of production, consumption, imports and exports of phosphate in terms of volume as well as value
• It details the regulatory framework for the mining industry in Australia
• Using Porter’s industry-standard “Five Forces” analysis, it details the competitive landscape for the mining industry in Australia

Reasons To Buy

• Gain insights into the Australian phosphate mining industry
• Assess industry structure and competitive landscape for phosphate, enabling the formulation of effective market-entry strategies
• Assess the industry dynamics by knowing production, consumption, imports and exports figures for key minerals both in terms of volume and value
• Analyze the regulatory environment governing the mining industry