Germanium: Market Research Report

January 2019 | 165 pages | ID: G2335F33EA9EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

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.

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 2016 through 2024.

Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 17 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Chemical and Technical Developments Ltd.
• Indium Corporation
• JSC Germanium
• Novotech, Inc.
• Photonic Sense GmbH
• PPM Pure Metals GmbH

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study 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)

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

A Prelude
Current & Future Analysis
Analysis by End-Use Application
Analysis by Geographic Region
Global Production landscape
China Continues to Remain a Major Market

Table 1. Global Germanium Production for the Years 2011 through 2017 in Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. Global Germanium Market (2017): Refinery Production by Country for China, Russia, US and Others in Kilograms (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Germanium dioxide and Ge Metal Price Volatility Trends

Table 3. Germanium Metal Prices 2011-2017 (in US$/Kg) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Fiber Optic Network Expansions to Benefit Demand for Germanium.

Table 4. Global Demand for Optic Fiber Cable (2012-2021) (in Million fiber Kilometer) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Glass Fibers with SiGe Core – A Potential Growth Market
Infrared Applications Steer Strong Demand
Smart Phones to Drive Growth

Table 5. Global Smartphone Adoption Rate and Connections (2013-2020P) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Electronic Components – A Major End-Use Market
SiGe Technology Supports Growth
Semiconductor – A Key Application Market
Solar Cells Propel the Demand for Germanium Substrates

Table 6. Global Cumulative Solar Installations in GW (2014-2020) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Medical Fiber Optics – An Emerging End-Use Market for Germanium
New Uses for Germanium

2. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS

Silicon-Germanium Transistor Achieves Record Speed Levels
Scientists Develop Thin Films of Germanium for Flexible Electronics
Innovative Epitaxy Process to Integrate GeSn MOSPET Devices on Silicon
Germanium Laser – Engineering Challenges
Germanane to Provide Electron Transportation

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Germanium – A Technical Primer
Physical Constants of Germanium
Atomic Structure
History of Germanium
Occurrence
Common Ores
Isotopes of Germanium
Extraction of Germanium
From Zinc Ores
Synthetic Method
Germanium Compounds
Germanium Tetrachloride
Applications of Germanium
Solid-State Electronics – The First Known Application of Germanium…
Fiber Optics & Infrared Optics
Other End-Use Applications of Germanium
As a Catalyst
As a Bacteriocide
Environmental Concerns

4. MAJOR END-USE MARKETS

Fiber Optic Systems
Communication Systems Boost Optic Fiber Technology
Polymerization Catalysts
Infrared Optics
Electronics and Solar Electrical Applications
Semiconductors
Diodes
Germanium-Carbon Diodes
Transistors
Germanium Detectors
Solar Cells
Other End-Use Applications
Jewelry Products
Optical Discs
Conventional Concave Mirrors
Germanium-Carbon Composites
Germanium in Medicine
Organic and Inorganic Germanium
Benefits of Organic Germanium
Germanium Sesquioxide
Bis-Beta Carboxyethyl Germanium Sesquioxide
Colloidal Germanium
Use of Organic Germanium (Ge-132) in Cosmetic Products
Adverse Effects of Inorganic Germanium

5. SUBSTITUTES OF GERMANIUM

Polymerization Catalysts Substitutes
Substitute to SiGe Chips

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Ivanhoe Mines to Commence Production at the Kipushi Zinc-Copper-Silver-Germanium Mine
Tasca Signs Definitive Agreement with Samarium Borealis Corp

7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

Chemical and Technical Developments Ltd (UK)
Indium Corporation (USA)
JSC Germanium (Russia)
Novotech, Inc. (USA)
Photonic Sense GmbH (Germany)
PPM Pure Metals GmbH (Germany)
Teck Resources Limited (Canada)
Umicore SA (Belgium)
Umicore Electro-Optic Materials (Belgium)
Yunnan Chihong Zinc and Germanium Co., Ltd (China)
Yunnan Lincang Xinyuan Germanium Industry Co., Ltd. (China)

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 7. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. World Historic Review for Germanium by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. World 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

World Germanium Market by End-Use Application

Table 10. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Fiber Optic Systems by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. World Historic Review for Germanium in Fiber Optic Systems by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. World 14-Year Perspective for Germanium In Fiber Optic Systems By Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Polymerization Catalysts by Geographic Region/Country - Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. World Historic Review for Germanium in Polymerization Catalysts by Geographic Region/ Country - Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. World 14-Year Perspective for Germanium in Polymerization Catalysts by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Infrared Optics by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. World Historic Review for Germanium in Infrared Optics by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. World 14-Year Perspective for Germanium in Infrared Optics by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Electronics/Solar Applications by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. World Historic Review for Germanium in Electronics/Solar Applications by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. World 14-Year Perspective for Germanium in Electronics/Solar Applications by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Other End-Use Applications by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. World Historic Review for Germanium in Other End-Use Applications by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. World 14-Year Perspective for Germanium in Other End-Use Applications by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Sources of Germanium
Pricing Scenario

Table 25. US Germanium Market (2013-2017): Prices for Zone Refined and Dioxide (Electronic Grade) in US$ per Kilogram (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 26. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. US Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. US 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Fiber Optic Systems, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 29. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. Canadian Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Fiber Optic Systems, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 32. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. Japanese Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

Market Analysis

Table 35. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by Geographic Region/ Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, Belgium, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36. European Historic Review for Germanium by Geographic Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, Belgium, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. European 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, Belgium, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. European Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40. European 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 41. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. French Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. French 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 44. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45. German Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46. German 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. ITALY

Market Analysis

Table 47. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48. Italian Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. Italian 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 50. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51. UK Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52. UK 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4E. SPAIN

Market Analysis

Table 53. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54. Spanish Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55. Spanish 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4F. RUSSIA

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 56. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57. Russian Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58. Russian 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4G. BELGIUM

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 59. Belgian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60. Belgian Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 61. Belgian 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4H. REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 62. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 64. Rest of Europe 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

Market Analysis

Table 65. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by Geographic Region/Country - China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Germanium by Geographic Region/Country - China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 67. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5A. CHINA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Market Overview
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 71. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72. Chinese Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 73. Chinese 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5B. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

Market Analysis

Table 74. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 75. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 76. Rest of Asia-Pacific14-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. LATIN AMERICA

Market Analysis

Table 77. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 78. Latin American Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 79. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 80. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 81. Rest of World Historic Review for Germanium by End-Use Application - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Kilograms for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 82. Rest of World 14-Year Perspective for Germanium by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other End-Use Applications Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 17 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 18)
The United States (4)
Canada (2)
Japan (1)
Europe (7)
  France (1)
  Germany (2)
  The United Kingdom (1)
  Rest of Europe (3)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (3)
Africa (1)