Category: Materials & Chemicals
Materials & Chemicals market research reports by IBISWorld
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Iron Smelting and Steel Manufacturing in Australia - Industry Market Research Report
Iron Smelting and Steel Manufacturing in Australia Challenging operating conditions over the past few years have influenced the Iron Smelting and Steel Manufacturing industry's performance. After the COVID-19 outbreak, supply chain disruptions and logistical issues made it more difficult to obtain k ... Read More
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Aluminium Smelting in Australia - Industry Market Research Report
Aluminium Smelting in Australia The Aluminium Smelting industry's performance has improved in recent years. Exports continue to take up over 85% of industry revenue as rising export prices place upwards pressure on industry revenue. Recovering demand from major domestic markets over recent years has ... Read More
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Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing in the US Sanitary paper product manufacturers produce numerous paper goods, including toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissues, diapers, mensural pads and tampons. Sanitary paper products are considered nondiscretionary goods, meaning consumers and businesses ... Read More
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Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Manufacturing in Australia - Industry Market Research Report
Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Manufacturing in Australia The Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Manufacturing industry operators have faced difficult conditions over recent years. Industry revenue has recently been slumping particularly due to a drop off in demand from key downstream markets. In particular, de ... Read More
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Paper Wholesaling in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Paper Wholesaling in the US Digitalization has deteriorated demand for traditional paper products. Demand for paper products has fallen as individuals, retailers, other wholesalers and corporate clients have adopted digital technology to perform tasks more efficiently and at a lower cost, reducing t ... Read More
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Nonferrous Metal Refining in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Nonferrous Metal Refining in the US Nonferrous metal refining is highly globalized and closely linked to activity in the construction and manufacturing sectors, along with being heavily influenced by fluctuations in the price of copper and other nonferrous metals, which often reflect cyclical change ... Read More
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Metal Wholesaling in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Metal Wholesaling in the US Metal wholesalers purchase primary metal products in bulk from manufacturers and distribute them to markets on a customized basis. The primary metals they deal with are iron, steel and nonferrous metals including copper or aluminum. Success in this industry hinges on down ... Read More
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Cement Manufacturing in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
Cement Manufacturing in the UK The Cement Manufacturing industry produces various types of cement, which are supplied to downstream construction markets. This means demand is influenced by activity in residential, commercial and infrastructure construction markets, which typically run pro-cyclical t ... Read More
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Iron & Steel Manufacturing in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Iron & Steel Manufacturing in the US Iron and steel manufacturers melt and refine iron ore into pig iron, which is processed into steel and shaped in various shapes for downstream construction- and manufacturing-related industries. Manufacturers are directly affected by the fluctuating price of stee ... Read More
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Lead, Zinc & Tin Production in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
Lead, Zinc & Tin Production in the UK The price volatility of metals on the global market has caused significant disruption to the lead, zinc and tin production industry and hampered sales. In 2020-21, revenue fell by 25.1% because lead, zinc and tin prices nosedived during the COVID-19 outbreak. Wh ... Read More
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Structural Steel Fabricating in Australia - Industry Market Research Report
Structural Steel Fabricating in Australia The Structural Steel Fabricating industry thrives on demand for structural framework and reinforced steel-mesh from the residential and non-residential construction sectors. Despite soft demand from non-building infrastructure and the mining markets, the ind ... Read More
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Iron & Steel Manufacturing in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
Iron & Steel Manufacturing in the UK Over the five years through 2022-23, revenue is expected to fall at a compound annual rate of 4.1%. Large amounts of cheap steel on the global market have undercut British prices and caused major trade partners like the EU to institute import quotas. Unable to lo ... Read More
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Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in Australia - Industry Market Research Report
Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in Australia The Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry's performance has been highly volatile in recent years. With the industry focused on international markets, volatility in export markets has weighed on the industry's performance. Marked fluctuati ... Read More
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Fertilizer Manufacturing in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Fertilizer Manufacturing in the US Fertilizer, produced by operators in the Fertilizer Manufacturing industry, is a natural or manufactured material containing at least 5.0% nitrogen, phosphorous or potassium. It is used in crops that produce food, feed, fiber and energy. Fertilizer is a commodity, ... Read More
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Paving Contractors in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Paving Contractors in the US Paving Contractors focus on paving driveways and parking areas for commercial and residential customers. The industry has recently benefited from broad economic improvements, including rising per capita disposable income and relatively low unemployment. Due to the pandem ... Read More
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Masonry in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Masonry in the US Fluctuations in residential and nonresidential construction directly affect masonry contractors. The residential building construction market was a boon to masonry contractors through the end of 2023. Nonetheless, falling nonresidential construction activity offset gains in the res ... Read More
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Sawmills & Wood Production in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Sawmills & Wood Production in the US Operators in the Sawmills and Wood Production industry cut and treat lumber, boards, beams and other wood products. As the national desire for wood relies heavily on overall construction activity, rising housing starts and the value of nonresidential construction ... Read More
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Stone Mining in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Stone Mining in the US Stoner miners are highly susceptible to infrastructure investment and general changes in construction activity. Industry-relevant infrastructure investment slowed in recent years, hindering stone miners' growth. A booming housing market in 2020 and 2021 offset slow growth from ... Read More
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Iron & Steel Manufacturing in Canada - Industry Market Research Report
Iron & Steel Manufacturing in Canada Iron and steel manufacturers melt and refine iron ore into pig iron, which is processed into steel and shaped in various shapes for downstream construction- and manufacturing-related industries. Manufacturers are directly affected by changing prices for steel. Vo ... Read More
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Concrete Construction Product Manufacturing in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
Concrete Construction Product Manufacturing in the UK Strong government spending has fostered growth in residential and infrastructure markets, maintaining demand for concrete products. These policies include the Help to Buy scheme, which supports first-time buyers, and the £650 billion Nation ... Read More
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Paper Product Manufacturing in Canada - Industry Market Research Report
Paper Product Manufacturing in Canada The Paper Product Manufacturing industry in Canada has struggled to compete in a highly globalized market The industry produces numerous paper products, including crepe paper, cigarette wrappers, food trays and paper novelties. While long-term trends have been t ... Read More
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Floor & Wall Covering in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
Floor & Wall Covering in the UK Revenue is forecast to climb at a compound annual rate of 2.8% over the five years through 2022-23 to reach £3.8 billion. Contractors compete for work in the residential, commercial, public and industrial markets, and revenue tends to run procyclical with the wi ... Read More
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Nonferrous Metal Foundry Product Manufacturing in Canada - Industry Market Research Report
Nonferrous Metal Foundry Product Manufacturing in Canada Nonferrous metal foundry product manufacturers have faced considerable declines over the current period despite climbing nonferrous metal prices. Lower downstream demand from key markets compounded by labour shortages forcing foundries to hike ... Read More
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Pest Control in Canada - Industry Market Research Report
Pest Control in Canada While the rise of bed bugs across Canada has left homeowners and business owners frustrated, it has been a boon for the Pest Control industry in Canada. The increasing ubiquity of these nighttime pests has fuelled demand for pest extermination professionals, underpinning robus ... Read More
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Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in the US As overall manufacturing activity declines, demand for inputs like inorganic chemicals also declines. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly influenced downstream manufacturer demand. Even with the economy showing signs of recovery, the Russian invasi ... Read More
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