Opthalmic Pharmaceutical Drugs: Market Research Report

October 2010 | 565 pages | ID: O256DA68022EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Opthalmic Pharmaceutical Drugs in US$ million by the following Therapeutic Categories: Glaucoma, Anti-allergy, Anti-infective, Dry Eye, Anti-inflammation, Back of Eye, and Others.

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 95 companies including many key and niche players such as Akorn, Inc., Alcon, Inc., Allergan, Inc., Alimera Sciences, Inc., Bausch & Lomb, Inc., Genvec, Inc., GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc., ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Merck & Co., Inc., Novartis Ophthalmics, Opko Health, Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Pfizer Inc., QLT, Inc., Santen Pharmaceutical Co., and Santen Inc.

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 DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Soft Magnetic Materials
Soft Ferrite
Electrical Steel
Permanent Magnetic Materials
Alnico Magnets
Hard Ferrite
Samarium Cobalt Magnets
Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) Magnets

2. MARKET OVERVIEW

Global Market Outlook
By Product Segment
Regional Perspective
Industry Dynamics
Past, Present & Future
Past and Present
The Future
Factors Influencing Demand
Competitive Scenario
A Glance at the Major Acquisitions in Recent Past: 2003-2007
Trends & Issues
China Dominates the Global Rare Earth Magnets Market
Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Market Recuperates from Recession
NdFeB Magnets Continue to Gain Popularity
Rare Earth Ore Prices on the Rise
New Technologies and Niche Markets Ensure Growth
China Gains High on the Investment Charts
Competitive Market Pricing Squeeze Profit Margins
E-commerce to Become Magnetic Industry Norm

3. MAGNETISM – AN INTRODUCTION

Characteristics of Magnets
A Glance at Developmental History
Magnetism
Various Types of Magnetism
Diamagnetism
Paramagnetism
Ferromagnetism
Antiferromagnetism
Ferrimagnetism

4. OVERVIEW OF MAGNETIC MATERIALS

Magnetic Materials
Fundamentals of Magnetic Materials
Classification of Magnetic Materials
A. Soft Magnetic Materials
General Applications of Soft Magnetic Materials

Table 1. Worldwide Production Share of Soft Magnetic Materials (2007): Percentage Breakdown by Major Regions - US, Japan, European Union, China and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Classification of Soft Magnetic Materials
Crystalline Material: Soft Ferrite
Manufacturing Process
Classification of Soft Ferrites
Manganese-Zinc Ferrites
Nickel-Zinc Ferrites
Properties of Soft Ferrites
Advantages of Soft Ferrites
Limitations
Applications of Soft Ferrites
Crystalline Material: Electrical Steel
Classification of Electrical Steels
The Soft Iron
Fe-Si Alloys
Structure of Electrical Steels
Grain-oriented Electrical Steels
Non-oriented Electrical Steels
Applications
Fe-Al alloys
Nanocrystalline Material: Amorphous Magnetic Alloys
Manufacturing Process
Bulk Amorphous Alloys
Types of Bulk Amorphous Alloys
Advantages of Amorphous Alloys
Limitations of Amorphous Alloys
Applications of Amorphous Alloys
Nanocrystalline Soft Magnetic Alloy
Manufacturing Process
Advantages
Limitations
Applications of Nanocrystalline Alloy
B. Permanent Magnetic Materials
General Applications of Permanent Magnetic Materials

Table 2. Worldwide Permanent Magnet Production (2008): Percentage Breakdown by Product Segments – Alnico, Ferrites, SmCo, and NdFeB (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Classification of Permanent Magnetic Materials
Alnico Magnets

Table 3. Properties of Alnico Magnets

Types of Alnico Magnets
Cast Alnico Magnet
Sintered Alnico Magnet
Advantages
Limitations
Applications of Alnico Magnets
Hard Ferrite
Characteristics of Ferrites
Manufacturing Process
Properties of Ceramic Ferrite
Sintered Hard Ferrite Magnets
Advantages of Hard Ferrites
Limitations of Hard Ferrites
Applications of Hard Ferrites
Rare Earth Permanent Magnets
Samarium Cobalt Magnets
Types of SmCo
Properties of SmCo
Sintered SmCo
Advantages of SmCo
Limitations of SmCo
Applications of Samarium Cobalt Magnets
Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) Magnets
Properties of NdFeB
Advantages of NdFeB Magnets
Disadvantages of NdFeB Magnets
General Applications of NdFeB Magnets
Types of NdFeB Magnets
Sintered NdFeB Magnets
Applications of Sintered NdFeB
Bonded NdFeB Magnet
Applications of Bonded NdFeB

5. END-USE APPLICATIONS

Automotive Industry
In Hybrid Vehicles
Data Storage
As Magnetic Tapes
As Magnetic Disks
Medical Technology/Industry
Magnetic Nanomaterials in Biomedical Community
Aerospace
Electronic, Electrical and Instrumentation
In Generators, Transformers, and Motors
As Electric Motors
As Sensors
Industrial Machinery
As Lifting Frames
As Mechanical Tools
As Magnetic Sweepers
As Brakes and Clutches
In Separation and Sorting Process
In SwitchMode DC-DC converters
Power Generation Systems
Security Devices
Others
As Magnetic Signboard
As Nano-magnetic Materials
Recent and Potential Applications
Maglev Trains
Magnetic Braking System
Missiles With Magnetic Forces
Shoes With Magnetic Control Systems
Ferrite-Bead Inductor

6. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS

Nanomagnetics – A Blockbuster in Development
MRAM Technology – The Future of Memory Devices
Microwave Electronic Technology - A New Method for Magnetic Thin-Film Characterization
Magnetic Stainless Steel Stimulates Bone Growth In Prosthetic implants
Soft Magnetic Composite Materials: A New Facet in Soft Magnetics

7. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS

Eriez Magnetics Australia Introduces Magnetic Materials Handling Technologies
Finnish and British Inventors Develop MAGNETic Connector
Serpent & Dove Unveils Hull and Boom Magnet
Magnet Sales Australia Launches Pro-lift Lifting Magnets
TDK Corporation Develops NEOREC55 Series of NdFeB Sintered Magnets
NEOMAX Rolls Out New Ferrite Magnet
Magnetics Launches L Material

8. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER

The Electrodyne Co Unveils Flexible High Energy Magnet
Hitachi Metals Develops New Amorphous Magnetic Alloy for Low-Loss Transformers
Eriez Expands Permanent Lifting Magnet Product Line
Master Magnetics Introduces Magnetic Products for P.O.P. Applications
Daido Electric Develops Advanced NdFeB Bonded Magnet
Matsushita Electric Designs Flexible Bonded Magnet
Neomax Develops Hilop-55 Series of NdFeB Magnets
Hitachi Maxell Rolls Out “NanoCAP” - the Spherical-shaped Super Fine Magnetic Particle
Magswitch Co Unveils Switchable Permanent Magnet
Despatch Industries, Japan Superconductor Technology Develop Magnetic Annealing Tool
Rare Earth Materials Help Servomotors Achieve High Torque Density
Eriez Manufacturing Introduces CP 20-80 Suspended Permanent Magnets
Magnequench Unleashes Spherical Isotropic Powder
Anchor Magnets Develops a Thin Magnetic Material with High Strength
Honeywell International Rolls Out Microlite XP Toroidal Cores

9. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Neo MATERIAL Technologies' Magneguench Division Enters into Joint Venture with Toda Kogyo Corporation
Shougang to Divest Interest in Yantai Magnetic Materials
ASTM Approves First Standard for Permanent Magnets
VAC Begins Supply of Magnetic Systems for a New Linear Drive Development Project
Magnetics to Relocate Booneville-based Operations
Neo Material Technologies Forms Licensing Agreement with Hitachi Metals
VAC Begins Supply of Magnetic Systems to DESY Laboratory for XFEL Project
Superior Essex Acquires Magnet Wire Operations of Nexans
ThyssenKrupp Electric Steel Undertakes Capacity Expansion
Bunting Magnetics Acquires Magnet Applications
Researchers Receive US$6. 25 million Nano-Magnetic Materials Grant
Magnum Magnetics Launches Redesigned Website
Arnold Magnetic Takes Over Precision Magnetics
Hitachi Acquires Neomax

10. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER

Laird Technologies Purchases Steward Inc.
AMR Technologies Concludes Magnequench Acquisition
Audax Concludes Acquisition of Arnold Magnetic Technologies
Kane Magnetics Merges With Energy Conversion Systems
Morgan Crucible Sells Vacuumschmelze GmbH to Private Equity Firm
Hitachi Metals Forms New Soft Magnetic Materials Company
Arnold Magnetic Technologies Shuts Down Bonded Magnet Facility
Carbone Lorraine Divests Magnet Division
AT&M Acquires Patents for Nanocrystalline Soft Magnetic Alloy
Lynas Acquires AMR Shares from Whiterock
Zhongke San Huan Acquires Stake in Nanjing Jinning San Huan FDK
Sumitomo Special Metals Concludes Merger with Hitachi Metals
Magnetics Shifts Operation to Low-cost China
FDK Corp Forms Chinese JV with JSM
Mate Co Sets Up Sales Subsidiary in China
Kane Magnetics Acquires Bonded Magnet Facilities of Magnequench
NMDC forms Technical Tie-up with Moscow State Institute of Steel and Alloy
ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel Increases Stake in EBG India
Cabot Corp Sets Up Advanced Magnetic Materials Facility
Hitachi Metals to Acquire Amorphous Metals Business of Honeywell International

11. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

Advanced Technology & Materials Co., Ltd. (China)
Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp. (US)
Beijing Jingci Magnetism Technology Co. (China)
Beijing Zhong Ke San Huan Hi-Tech Co., Ltd. (China)
BGRIMM Magnetic Materials & Technology Co. Ltd (China)
Electron Energy Corp. (US)
Hitachi Metals Ltd. (Japan)
Hitachi Metals America Ltd (US)
Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co., Ltd. (China)
Hoosier Magnetics Inc. (US)
Jiashan Pengcheng Magnets Co Ltd (China)
JFE Ferrite Corporation (Japan)
Magnetics, Inc. (US)
Master Magnetics, Inc (US)
Ningbo Ketian Magnet Co., Ltd (China)
Ningbo Permanent Magnetics Co Ltd (China)
Ningbo Vastsky Magnetic & Plastic Technology Co., Ltd (China)
Ningbo Yunsheng Hi-Tech Magnetics Co Ltd (China)
Neo Material Technologies, Inc. (Canada)
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co, Ltd. (Japan)
TDK Corp. (Japan)
Thomas & Skinner, Inc (US)
ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel (Germany)
Tridus Magnetics and Assemblies (US)
Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)

12. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 4. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials 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 US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. World Historic Review for Magnetic Materials 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 US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. World 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Soft Magnetic Materials 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 US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. World Historic Review for Soft Magnetic Materials 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 US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. World 11-Year Perspective for Soft Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Soft Magnetic Materials by Product Segment - Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. World Historic Review for Soft Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. World 11-Year Perspective for Soft Magnetic Materials by Product Segment– Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015

Table 13. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Soft Ferrite 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 US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. World Historic Review for Soft Ferrite 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 US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. World 11-Year Perspective for Soft Ferrite by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electrical Steel 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 US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. World Historic Review for Electrical Steel 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 US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. World 11-Year Perspective for Electrical Steel by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Permanent Magnetic Materials 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 US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. World Historic Review for Permanent Magnetic Materials 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 US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. World 11-Year Perspective for Permanent Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Permanent Magnetic Materials by Product Segment - Alnico Magnets, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt Magnets and NdFeB Magnets Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. World Historic Review for Permanent Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Alnico Magnets, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt Magnets and NdFeB Magnets Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. World 11-Year Perspective for Permanent Magnetic Materials by Product Segment - Alnico Magnets, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt Magnets and NdFeB Magnets Markets for 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Alnico Magnets 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 US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. World Historic Review for Alnico Magnets 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 US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. World 11-Year Perspective for Alnico Magnets by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hard Ferrite 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 US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. World Historic Review for Hard Ferrite 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 US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. World 11-Year Perspective for Hard Ferrite by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Samarium Cobalt Magnets 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 US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. World Historic Review for Samarium Cobalt Magnets 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 US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. World 11-Year Perspective for Samarium Cobalt Magnets by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for NdFeB Magnets 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 US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. World Historic Review for NdFeB Magnets 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 US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36. World 11-Year Perspective for NdFeB Magnets by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

13. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Evolution of Magnetic Materials Industry in the US
US Magnetic Materials Industry Takes a Flight Down
Strong Presence of China
Strategies to Tackle the Chinese Challenge
Recent Amendments in Import and Export Duty on Rare Earth Metals
Research and Development Activities
Researchers Unveil a New Material with 'Liquid' Magnetic Properties
NHMFL Tests Highest Field DC Magnet
Nanoporous Ceramics to Split Proteins Magnetically
Magnetic Nanoparticles Developed for Catalysts Recovery
Ames Develops World's First Magnetic Refrigerator
Grain-Size Magnetic Sensor Detects Changes in Magnetic Field
Plastic Magnets to Influence Future Electronics
B. Market Analytics

Table 37. The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38. The US Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. The US 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

14. CANADA

Market Analysis

Table 40. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. Canadian Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

15. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Japan: A Major Producer of Neodymium Magnets

Table 43. Japanese Market for Sintered NdFeB (2008): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Applications – Voice Coil Motors, Generators/Motors, MRI Systems, Communications, Acoustics and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Japan Losing Ground on Soft Ferrites
Research and Development Activity
Magnetic Steel Sheets to Lower Transformer Power Losses
TDK Corp. – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 44. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45. Japanese Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46. Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

16. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Research and Development Activity
Researchers Create Largest Magnetic Anisotropy Energy on Cobalt
B. Market Analytics

Table 47. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, The UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48. European Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, The UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. European 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Regions – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, The UK, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51. European Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52. European 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

16A.FRANCE

Market Analysis

Table 53. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54. French Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55. French 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

16B.GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Research and Development Activity
Nanotubes Stack Magnetic Materials for HD Storage Devices
BT Magnet-Technologie GmbH – A Select Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 56. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57. German Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58. German 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

16C.ITALY

Market Analysis

Table 59. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60. Italian Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 61. Italian 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005,2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

16D.THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
The UK Magnetic Industry
Market Snapshots
Limitations
Opportunities
Research and Development Activities
New Film with Magnetostrictive Properties
Terahertz Magnetism Produced From Non-magnetic Materials
Magnetic Glassfibre for Use in Electric Motors
New Findings Demonstrate a Speed Limit to Magnetic Recording
UK University Develops World's First Plastic Magnet
MMG MagDev Ltd. – A Major UK Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 62. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63. UK Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 64. UK 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

16E.REST OF EUROPE

Market Analysis

Table 65. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 67. Rest of Europe 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

17. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
China – A High Growth Market
Select Asian Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 68. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70. Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for China and Rest of Asia-Pacific for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015

Table 71. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 73. Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

17A.CHINA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strong Growth on the Cards
Market Drivers
Market Inhibitors
Segmental Analysis
Soft Ferrite
Rare Earth Permanent Magnet
Growing Applications Keep the Market Aflame
Magnetic Materials and Key Applications
Basic Methods to Source Supplies from China
Production Scenario

Table 74. Chinese Magnetic Materials Production by Type (2008): Percentage Value Share Breakdown for Permanent Ferrite, Soft Magnetic Ferrite, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 75. Chinese Permanent Ferrite Production by Type: Percentage Volume Share Breakdown for Sintered Magnets and Bonded Magnets

Table 76. China’s Contribution to Worldwide Permanent Magnet Production (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Select Chinese Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 77. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 78. Chinese Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 79. Chinese 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

17B.REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Ferrite Industry in India
B. Market Analytics

Table 80. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 81. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 82. Rest of Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

18. LATIN AMERICA

Market Analysis

Table 83. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 84. Latin American Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 85. Latin American 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

19. REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Research and Development Activity
Magnetic Nanoparticles Synthesized for Information Storage
B. Market Analytics

Table 86. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 87. Rest of World Historic Review for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 88. Rest of World 11-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite,Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Competition
Total Companies Profiled: 257 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 279)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States60
Canada
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)


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