Germanium: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Germanium in Kilograms by the following End-Use Segments: Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications and Other Uses (Phosphors, Metallurgy, & Chemotherapy). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. A seven-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report profiles 21 companies including many key and niche players such as Germanium Corporation of America, GFI Advanced Technologies Inc., Japan Algae Co., Limited, N.V.Umicore SA, Umicore Optical Materials USA, Inc., Umicore Optics, Novotech, Inc., Recylex S.A., Teck Cominco Limited, and Yunnan Chihong Zinc-Germanium Co., Limited. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
Contents
1.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONSStudy Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Fiber Optic Systems
Polymerization Catalysts
Infrared Optics
Electronics/Solar Applications
Other Uses (Phosphors, Metallurgy, & Chemotherapy)
2.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Dynamic Market
Impact of Recession on the Market
Current & Future Analysis
Analysis by Geographic Region
Analysis by End-Use Segment
New Uses For Germanium
Germanium Poised to Grow in Semiconductor Market
SiGe Offering Bright Prospects for the Electronics Industry
Bright Future for SiGe Technology
SiGe Technology to Revolutionize Data Processing Applications
Next Generation Superchips
Demand and Consumption
Search for Supplemental Germanium Reserves
Prices
Germanium Market: Historic Review
3.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Germanium – A Technical Primer
Physical Constants of Germanium
Atomic Structure of Germanium
Occurrence
Common Ores of Germanium
Isotopes of Germanium
History of Germanium
Extraction of Germanium
From Zinc Ores
The Process
Synthetic Method
Innovative Germanium Recovery Process from Bell Labs
Germanium Manufactured in Spherical Form
Applications of Germanium
Solid-State Electronics – The First Known Application of Germanium
Electronic Applications Soar Popularity of Germanium
Substitutes Dent Germanium’s Popularity
Fiber Optics & Infrared Optics – Breathing New Life
Military Sector – Largest End User of Germanium Infrared Optics
Automobile Sector – Not Far Behind
Other Uses of Germanium
As a Catalyst
As a Bacteriocide
Environmental Concerns
4.MAJOR END - USE MARKETS
Fiber Optic Systems - On a Fast Track
Breakthrough Technology in Telecommunications
Communication Systems - Booster to Optic Fiber Technology
Polymerization Catalysts
Infrared Optics
Exploiting Germanium Property in Space Research Operations
For Military Surveillance
Electronics and Solar Electrical Applications
Electrical Applications
Semiconductors - Backbone of the Electronics Industry
Usage of Germanium in Semiconductors
Diodes
Germanium - Economical Substrate for LEDs
Germanium-Carbon Diodes
Germanium Resistance Sensors
Transistors
Si-Ge Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors
IBM Develops High-Speed Transistors
Germanium Detectors
J16 Series
Solar Cells
Other Uses
Jewelry Products
Optical Discs
Conventional Concave Mirrors
Germanium-Carbon Composites
5.SILICON - GERMANIUM TECHNOLOGY
SiGe Technology First Conceptualized by Optoelectronics
IBM - Pioneer in Commercializing SiGe Technology
SiGe ICs- A Substitute to Multiple Components
Integration Capabilities of SiGe
Other Advantages
IBM and Leica Geosystems Explore Si-Ge Technology for GPS
Performance Gains of SiGe BiCMOS Circuits
Philips Releases Latest BiCMOS Process
6.GERMANIUM IN MEDICINE
Organic and Inorganic Germanium
Benefits of Organic Germanium
A Powerful Antioxidant
Dietary Supplement
Cellular Oxygen Catalyst
Superior Cellular Support Nutrient
Super Nutrient
Impulse Stimulator
In Diagnosis of Diseases
Treatment of Cancer
Curing Heart Disease
In Treatment of AIDS and Other Diseases
Germanium Sesquioxide
Bis-Beta Carboxyethyl Germanium Sesquioxide
Colloidal Germanium
Use of Organic Germanium (Ge-132) in Cosmetic Products
Adverse Effects of Inorganic Germanium
7.SUBSTITUTES OF GERMANIUM
Polymerization Catalysts Substitutes
Substitute to SiGe Chips
8.PRODUCT LAUNCHES
IQE Rolls Out GeOI Engineered Substrates for High Efficiency Integrated Circuits
IBM and Georgia Tech Develop 500 GHz SiGe Chips
IMEC’s New Germanium Process Boosts Efficiency of Thermophotovoltaic Cells
MTG Launches Body Heating Germanium Rocks in Japan
Cosme 2000 Unveils Germanium based Cosmetics in Japan
IBM Unveils Fourth Generation SiGe Technology
9.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
AXT Receives Contract from AUR SPACE
Matheson Tri-Gas Enters into Agreement with Gelest
VectraWave Selects TowerJazz’s SBC18HX Process
GigOptix Acquires ChipX
Voltaix Expands Germane Manufacturing Capacity
Strategic Resource Inks Sales Agreement with Recapture Metals
Sparton Resources Inks Agreement to Acquire Stake in Hua Jun
War Eagle Inks Letter of Intent with SaskPower International and Saskatchewan Power
10.CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
War Eagle Reports New Finds of Germanium in Mexico
Riber Joins IMEC for Research on Germanium and III-V Materials
Tucker Capital Acquires Lattice Materials
International Isotopes Announces Test Production of Germanium Tetrafluoride
New SiGe Technology for High Speed CMOS and High Speed Analog Circuits
11.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Germanium Corporation of America (US)
GFI Advanced Technologies Inc. (US)
Japan Algae Co., Ltd. (Japan)
N.V Umicore SA (Belgium)
Umicore Optical Materials USA, Inc. (US)
Umicore Optics (Belgium)
Novotech, Inc. (US)
Recylex S.A. (France)
Teck Cominco Limited (Canada)
Yunnan Chihong Zinc-Germanium Co., Ltd (China)
12.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2: World Historic Review for Germanium by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 3: World 11-Year Perspective for Germanium by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Fiber Optic Systems by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: World Historic Review for Germanium in Fiber Optic Systems by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: World 11-Year Perspective for Germanium in Fiber Optic Systems by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Polymerization by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8: World Historic Review for Germanium in Polymerization by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9: World 11-Year Perspective for Germanium in Polymerization by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Infrared Optics by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11: World Historic Review for Germanium in Infrared Optics by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12: World 11-Year Perspective for Germanium in Infrared Optics by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Electronics/Solar Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14: World Historic Review for Germanium in Electronics/Solar Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15: World 11-Year Perspective for Germanium in Electronics/Solar Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Other Uses by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 17: World Historic Review for Germanium in Other Uses by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: World 11-Year Perspective for Germanium in Other Uses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13.THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Sources of Germanium in the US
National Defense Stockpile
Recycling
Historic Statistics
Price
Table 19: Germanium Prices in the US (2001-2005): Average Price for Zone Refined Metal and Germanium Dioxide in US$/Kg (includes corresponding graph/chart)
Imports
Table 20: US Germanium Market (2003): Percentage Breakdown of Imports Volume by Leading Exporters (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 21: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22: US Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23: US 11-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14.CANADA
Market Analysis
Table 24: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25: Canadian Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15.JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Weakening Economy Pulls Back Germanium Flow
PET Market in Japan
Infrared Optics
B. Market Analytics
Table 27: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 28: Japanese Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16.EUROPE
Market Analysis
Table 30: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by Geographic Region – Belgium, France, Germany, UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31: European Historic Review for Germanium by Geographic Region – Belgium, France, Germany, UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 32: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 33: European Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 34: European 11-Year Perspective for Germanium by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Belgium, France, Germany, UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 35: European 11-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16A.FRANCE
Market Analysis
Table 36: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 37: French Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 38: French 11-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16B.GERMANY
Market Analysis
Table 39: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40: German Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 41: German 11-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16C.THE UNITED KINGDOM
Market Analysis
Table 42: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 43: UK Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 44: UK 11-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16D.RUSSIA
A. Market Analysis
Russia Removes Import Duty on Germanium
B. Market Analytics
Table 45: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 46: Russian Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 47: Russian 11-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16E.BELGIUM
Market Analysis
Table 48: Belgian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 49: Belgian Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 50: Belgian 11-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16F.REST OF EUROPE
Market Analysis
Table 51: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 52: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 53: Rest of Europe 11-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
17.ASIA-PACIFIC
Market Analysis
Table 54: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 55: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 56: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
18.LATIN AMERICA
Market Analysis
Table 57: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 58: Latin America Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 59: Latin America 11-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
19.REST OF WORLD
Market Analysis
Table 60: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 61: Rest of World Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment – Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 62: Rest of World 11-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Competition
Total Companies Profiled: 21 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 24)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States10
Canada
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
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