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<description>Chemicals market research products provide analysis of the latest trends, developments and market data for this industry.  Research information will help you make informed business decisions.</description>
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<title>Freedonia Focus on Potash</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[This report discusses US potash for the years 2003 and 2008, with forecasts for 2013.  Topics covered include market size, market segmentation, potassium fertilizer sources, types and grades, world overview, trade, market environment, market forecasts, industry composition and leading participants.  Market segments cover fertilizer and chemical.  This 16 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Colombia Petrochemicals Report 2010</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[Colombia is set to witness growth in its olefins, polyethylene and polypropylene capacities over the nextfive years as it makes use of growth in gas and oil production, but the country will still remain a minorplayer on the world market, according to BMI&rsquo;s latest Colombia Petrochemicals Report.  In 2009, Colombia&rsquo;s petrochemicals facilities included capacities of 120,000tpa ethylene, 45,000 tonnesper annum (tpa) benzene, 20,000tpa toluene, 35,000tpa xylenes, 45,000tpa PET, 60,000tpa LDPE,103,000tpa PS, 400,000tpa PVC, 455,000tpa PP, 115,000tpa ammonia and 185,000tpa urea.  Under President Alvaro Uribe Velez, the petrochemicals industry is undergoing gradual liberalization.National oil company Ecopetrol, which operates most of the country&rsquo;s petrochemicals capacities, isundergoing a process of divestment which will be carried out over the period to 2014, with proposalsemerging in Q309 for the privatization of a 10% tranche. BMI believes the privatisation of Ecopetrol isgood news for the Colombian energy industry. On the back of a revamped business-friendly framework,Ecopetrol has transformed ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Peru Petrochemicals Report 2010</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[Peru is failing to exploit anywhere near its potential in petrochemicals. With over 340bcm of natural gasreserves supported by the massive Camisea reserves, it has enough raw materials to support apetrochemical complex with capacity of more than 1mn tpa, according to BMI&rsquo;s latest PeruPetrochemicals Report. This untapped potential means that Peru could become a significantpetrochemicals producer and if it secures investment could be producing 800,000tpa of ethylene by 2010,with further investments in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyethylene (PE) production. Peru will mostlikely develop urea and ethanol production, an ethylene cracker and downstream polymer and PVCproduction at the terminal point of the Camisea gas and liquid pipelines.  By 2009, Peru had no production capacity for basic petrochemicals such as ethylene, propylene orpolymers such as PE, polypropylene (PP), PVC and polystyrene (PS). A small domestic market wouldmean any development of the petrochemical sector would have to be export-oriented. There is alsounlikely to be ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Mexico Petrochemicals Report 2010</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The effective collapse of the Phoenix mega project due to disputes over ethane pricing mean that therewill be little substantial additions to Mexico&rsquo;s petrochemicals industry over the next five years, forcingthe country to depend increasingly on imports, according to BMI&rsquo;s latest Mexico Petrochemicals Report.  In 2009, Mexico&rsquo;s olefins capacities included 1.58mn tpa of ethylene and 660,000tpa of propylene. Thesefed downstream capacities of 875,000tpa PE, 590,000tpa PP, 667,000tpa PVC and 310,000tpa PS. It iswidely recognised that these capacities are not enough to cover domestic demand, let alone utiliseMexico&rsquo;s strategic position as a supplier to the US market.  The Mexican petrochemicals industry has suffered from years of under-investment, despite its abundancein feedstock. The country is likely to be increasingly dependent on imports over the medium-term withcurrent and planned capacities unable to keep up with the volume of demand. The national chemicalassociation ANIQ has suggested that Mexico required investment of around US$34bn over 2009-25 tomeet ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Algeria Petrochemicals Report Q1 2010</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[BMI&rsquo;s latest Algeria Petrochemicals Report expects a massive step-up in petrochemicals production inthe country once the Arzew petrochemicals complex is completed in 2014, albeit two years behindschedule due to the global economic downturn and financial crisis. The complex will include a 1.1mntonnes per annum (tpa) ethane cracker and units with capacities of 410,000 tpa of MEG, 350,000tpa ofHDPE and 450,000tpa of LLDPE. This will be overseen by a 51:49 joint venture (JV) between Total andSonatrach.  Algeria&rsquo;s ethylene and PE capacities are forecast to remain static until 2014, after which they willincrease with the addition of new capacity. By 2014, ethylene capacity should be 1.23mn tpa and PEcapacity should reach 878,000tpa, with new capacity in the production of other derivatives. Meanwhile,methanol production capacity will increase by 1mn tpa to 1.12mn tpa with the expected completion of aplant by Sonatrach and new fertiliser plants should lead to ammonia and urea capacities of 5.59mn ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Egypt Petrochemicals Report Q1 2010</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[In 2009, Egypt had ethylene capacity of 300,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) with PP and PE capacities at225,000tpa and 220,000tpa respectively. In the fertiliser sector, the country had ammonia and ureacapacities of 7.52mn tpa and 4.32mn tpa respectively.  While Egypt&rsquo;s economic performance is set to deteriorate, it is still better than many other markets, withpetrochemicals demand expected to grow, albeit at lower rates than in previous years. Of the sectors thathave most direct impact on the industry, construction is faring the worst, with BMI forecasting growth of1.73% in 2009 and 0.0% in 2010. This is likely to depress polymer segments such as PVC, which arehighly exposed to the construction sector. The government&rsquo;s previously announced EGP15bn(US$2.65bn) stimulus package looks set to curtailed with projects harder to find than money. Q309showed a marked slowdown in announcements, and one government official acknowledged the shortageof projects. At the same time, export markets will offer little ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Kuwait Petrochemicals Report Q1 2010</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[Levels of olefins and polyolefins capacities are unlikely to be increased before 2015 with the mainexpansion projects completed in 2009, according to BMI&rsquo;s latest Kuwait Petrochemicals Report. By end-2009, Kuwait had ethylene capacity of 1.7mn tpa feeding downstream units that included 825,000tpalinear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). It also has 370,000tpa benzene, 822,000 tonnes per annum(tpa) xylenes, 1mn tpa ethylene glycol (EG), 765,000tpa ethylene oxide (EO) and 145,000tpa ofpolypropylene (PP) capacity. In the fertilizer sector, Kuwait has capacities of 1.04mn tpa urea and885,000tpa ammonia.  KPC plans to invest KWD24bn (US$82.5bn) in 2009-14 on developing its upstream and downstreamcapacities. This includes KWD11.2bn on upstream projects, KWD12bn on downstream infrastructure,KWD209mn on petrochemicals projects and KWD712mn on other projects. With annual spending ofKWD24-61mn on petrochemicals, KPC&rsquo;s Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC) subsidiary is its leastimportant spending priority. A subsequent decision to abandon the Al-Zour refinery project could lead toa revision in investment priorities.  In June, Equate Petrochemical started ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Argentina Petrochemicals Report 2010</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[Argentina&rsquo;s petrochemical industry is currently experiencing only incremental increases in capacity, withvery little growth in recent years, according to BMI&rsquo;s latest Argentina Petrochemicals Report.  The country&rsquo;s combined ethylene plant capacity of 800,000tpa adds up to just one contemporary sizedcracker facility. Argentina also possesses 355,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) of propylene that feeds310,000tpa of PP capacity. Total polyolefins capacity is just over 1.49mn tpa, including 636,000tpa ofpolyethylene capacity located at PBBPolisur&rsquo;s complex in Bah&iacute;a Blanca. Bah&iacute;a Blanca is also thelocation of Solvay Indupa&rsquo;s 220,000tpa PVC plant, which is fed by an associated 240,000tpa VCM plant.  PET production capacity totals 245,000tpa. Argentina also hosts three small-scale polystyrene plants witha combined capacity of just 81,500tpa. Benzene capacity of 140,000tpa supplies feedstock for theproduction of a number of aromatic hydrocarbon compounds, including ethylbenzene (185,000tpa),styrene monomer (160,000tpa) and toluene (170,000tpa). In the fertiliser sector, Argentina has capacitiesof 1mn tpa of ammonia and 1.31mn tpa of urea with ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Chile Petrochemicals Report 2010</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The Chilean petrochemicals industry is small and struggling with massive under-utilisation of capacity, asituation that is unlikely to change until the country can find and tap significant gas reserves, according toBMI&rsquo;s latest Chile Petrochemicals Report.  Problems in securing adequate domestic gas supplies to operate Methanex&rsquo;s Chilean methanol complexand limited refining capacity mean it is unlikely that Chile will see any increase in petrochemicalscapacity over the medium-term. ENAP had announced plans in 2006 for significant developments,launching a study into units in Talcahuano including a 550,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) ethylene cracker,275,000tpa propylene and 400,000tpa LLDPE to come onstream by 2011. Little has been heard of theplans since Argentina cut gas supplies to Chile.  The domestic market is not large enough to sustain world-scale petrochemicals facilities and would bereliant on export markets, putting Chilean industry in competition with new capacity in the Middle East,which has significant advantages in feedstock. According to the BP Statistical ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Analyzing the Global Petrochemical Industry</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The petrochemical industry of today is an indispensable part of the manufacturing and consuming sectors, churning out products which include paint, plastic, rubber, detergents, dyes, fertilizers, textiles, and even solvents. 
  
The 21st century is seeing a paradigm shift from West to East in the Petrochemicals business, with the Middle East emerging as global production hub with natural advantages of low cost feedstock.
  
Major consumption centers are shifting to Asia given the rapid growth in demand in China on account of chemical intensive and export driven industry & India emerging as global consumption centers. 
  
This trend is likely to also shake up the global petrochemical industry with emergence of National Chemicals and Oil Companies as global players and established western companies having to exit or shrink unless they realign by moving eastwards through partnerships or strategic alliances to be near the consumption centers to catch up ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Freedonia Focus on Plastic Film</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R761-1043.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This report discusses US plastic film for the years 2003 and 2008, with forecasts for 2013.  Topics covered include resin and market segmentation, packaging trends, environmental and regulatory considerations, technology and product developments, market environment, resin and market forecasts, industry composition and leading participants.  Resin segments include low density polyethylene film, high density polyethylene film, polypropylene film and other plastic film resins; market segments cover food packaging, nonfood packaging, secondary packaging and nonpackaging.  This 20 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Crop Protection China Market Opportunities and Challenges</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[China is a traditional agricultural country, with a total area of 5,000 billion square meters stricken by plant diseases and insect pests each year. With only 7% of the world&rsquo;s arable land, China has fed 22% of the world&rsquo;s population, which is a great marvel in history. How do Chinese people achieve this? One answer is making good use of crop protection.   
China is a traditional agricultural country, with a total area of 5,000 billion square meters stricken by plant diseases and insect pests each year. With only 7% of the world&rsquo;s arable land, China has fed 22% of the world&rsquo;s population, which is a great marvel in history. How do Chinese people achieve this? One answer is making good use of crop protection. 
  
Crop protection is widely applied across the world and plays important roles in guaranteeing the safety of agricultural production and the quality of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Chemical Manufacturing - Agricultural</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US agricultural chemicals manufacturing industry includes about 700 companies with combined annual revenue of $30 billion. Large companies include divisions of Dow and DuPont and specialized producers such as FMC, Mosaic, and Terra Industries. Many smaller companies are involved in mixing purchased raw materials to produce customized fertilizer compounds with special characteristics.  The industry is highly concentrated. The eight largest producers of phosphate fertilizers generate 90 percent of segment revenue. The eight largest producers of nitrogen fertilizers generate 80 percent of segment revenue. In the pesticide segment, the eight largest producers generate 70 percent of revenue.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand for agricultural chemicals depends mainly on demand for various crops, which in turn depends on crop prices. The profitability of individual companies is linked to efficient operations and marketing. Big producers have large economies of scale in production. Smaller companies can compete effectively by making specialty chemicals or fertilizer mixtures for local markets. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Chemicals Distributors</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US chemicals distribution industry includes about 10,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $70 billion. Major companies include Ashland Distribution, Brenntag, and Univar. The industry is fragmented: the largest 50 companies generate about 40 percent of revenue.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Chemical distribution is a cyclical business dependent on industrial demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on an efficient distribution system. Larger companies can offer more products and services. Local and regional distributors can compete effectively through superior service. The industry is capital-intensive: annual revenue per employee is about $800,000.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Major products are plastics materials, alkalis and chlorine, detergents and soaps, adhesives, and industrial gases. Plastics account for almost 25 percent of industry revenue.  In addition to selling and transporting chemicals, distributors offer other services including blending, packaging, technical training, and managing customer inventories. Waste removal is a particularly common service to offer. Many suppliers specialize in certain types of chemicals. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Plastic Bag and Film Manufacturing in Australia - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30139.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Plastic Bag and Film Manufacturing in Australia industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   The class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing thin plastic film, food wrapping, ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Pesticide Manufacturing in Australia - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30130.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Pesticide Manufacturing in Australia industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry is concerned with those companies primarily engaged in the manufacture of agricultural chemicals designed to ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Fertiliser Manufacturing in Australia - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Fertiliser Manufacturing in Australia industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry consists of companies mainly engaged in manufacturing chemical or chemical based fertilisers, mixed fertilisers, organic ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Petrochemical Manufacturing in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30655.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Petrochemical Manufacturing in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry comprises companies primarily engaged in the manufacture of petrochemicals; used for a variety of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Oxygen, Nitrogen &amp; Other Gas Manufacturing in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30656.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Oxygen, Nitrogen & Other Gas Manufacturing in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry comprises companies primarily engaged in the manufacture of industrial gases. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Dye &amp; Pigment Manufacturing in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30657.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Dye & Pigment Manufacturing in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry comprises companies primarily engaged in manufacturing synthetic organic and inorganic dyes and ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30658.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry covers companies involved in the production of a variety of basic inorganic chemicals. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Organic Chemical Manufacturing in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30659.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Organic Chemical Manufacturing in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry comprises companies primarily engaged in the manufacture of basic organic chemicals other than ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Fertilizer Manufacturing in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30662.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Fertilizer Manufacturing in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry comprises companies primarily engaged in the manufacture of fertilizer products. Servicing a range of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Pesticide Manufacturing in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30663.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Pesticide Manufacturing in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry comprises companies primarily engaged in the formulation and preparation of agricultural and household pest ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Titanium Dioxide and Other Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in Australia - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30126.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Titanium Dioxide and Other Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in Australia industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry covers companies involved in the production of a variety of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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