The Chinese Gypsum Mining Industry to 2015: Market Profile

Synopsis

The report provides top-level market analysis, information and insights into the gypsum mining industry in China including:

• In-depth analysis of the gypsum mining industry
• A detailed analysis of market attractiveness, covering the key trends, drivers and regulatory frameworks
• Detailed market sizes for a period of 10 years (2006–2015), including production and consumption analysis
• Detailed import and export figures for gypsum for a period of 10 years (2006–2015)
• Description and analysis of the competitive landscape for the gypsum mining industry

Summary

China is the world’s largest producer of gypsum, with production of XX.X million tons in 2010. The country accounts for XX% of gypsum production worldwide, with Iran and Spain being other major producers. Demand for gypsum is highly dependent on the strength of China’s construction industry, with gypsum having no substitute in the manufacturing of Portland cement. However, it has substitutes in other applications such as wallboard, stucco and plaster. With the US importing over XXX metric tons of Chinese drywall in 2010 and usage of wallboard growing due to its efficiency and low cost, particularly in Asia, the production of gypsum is expected to increase globally.

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the gypsum mining industry in China:

• It provides historical values for the gypsum mining industry for the report’s 2006–2010 review period and forecast figures for the 2011–2015 forecast period
• It offers a detailed analysis of production, consumption, imports and exports of key minerals in terms of volume as well as value
• It details the regulatory framework for the gypsum mining industry

Reasons To Buy

• Gain insights into the mining industry in China
• Identify the key market trends, opportunities and challenges
• Assess the industry structure and competitive landscape for key minerals in China separately
• Assess growth opportunities and industry dynamics by looking at the report's production, consumption, import and export figures for key minerals in China by volume and value
• Analyze the regulatory environment governing the mining industry

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