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Global Polysilicon Market Report: 2009 Edition – Market Research Reports On Aarkstore Enterprise

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Polysilicon, being the base for Semiconductor and Photovoltaic (PV) industry, has a major influence on its end markets. With the robust growth in its end markets i.e. solar and semiconductor, more in solar industry, the world market for polysilicon has been growing rapidly since 2004 leading to an imbalance in polysilicon supply and demand. However, realizing the need of the hour, the major producers started thinking of increasing their capacity by working out plans for polysilicon capacity addition.

This report analysis the past trends in global polysilicon market reflecting the growth in demand surpassing the growth in supply of polysilicon. However, with the addition of new polysilicon capacities, the imbalance in global supply-demand of polysilicon is shifting from shortage of polysilicon to oversupply in the coming years. The future will see an oversupply in polysilicon driven by the entrance of new players and also capacity addition by the existing ones.

This report also analysis the movement of global polysilicon prices with the shift in the imbalance in polysilicon supply-demand model. Previously, due to shortage in polysilicon supply, the spot prices saw a sharp rise in 2008, but with the ease in supply of polysilicon in the coming years, the prices are expected to decline to much lower levels.

Another aspect that the report covers is the analysis of polysilicon end-markets which have been the major drivers behind the robust growth in polysilicon demand. The high growth in demand from semiconductor and PV industry has forced the existing polysilicon producers to increase their capacity and has given an opportunity for new entrants in the market.

The report also profiles the major players in the industry. More than ninety percent of polysilicon is being supplied by seven companies: Hemlock, Wacker, REC, Tokuyama, MEMC, Mitsubishi and Sumitomo. However, it is estimated that now about seventy producers are present in the market.

By combining SPSS Inc.’s data integration and analysis capabilities with our relevant findings, we have predicted the future growth of the industry. We employed various significant variables that have an impact on this industry and created regression models with SPSS Base to determine the future direction of the industry. Before deploying the regression model, the relationship between several independent or predictor variables and the dependent variable was analyzed using standard SPSS output, including charts, tables and tests.

Table of Contents :

1. Introduction

Polysilicon Value Chain
Silicon Supply Chain for Solar Application

2. Market Overview

2.1 Global Demand/Supply Scenario

Polysilicon Supply by Application – Solar & Semiconductor
Upstream and Downstream Processes
Polysilicon Market Growth
Polysilicon Demand and Supply Scenario

2.1.1 Pricing Trend

Price Movements of Polysilicon
Growth in Polysilicon Contract & Spot Market Prices
Polysilicon Cost Analysis

2.2 Consumption by Application Segment

Growth in Polysilicon Consumption: Solar vs. Semiconductor

3. End Market Analysis

3.1 Solar

3.1.1 Market Growth

Global Photovoltaic Market Size and Growth
Solar Cell Polysilicon Demand, Supply and Market Growth

3.1.2 Top Markets

Global Polysilicon Demand by Regional Markets
European Photovoltaic Market
Global PV Installations by Main Markets

3.2 Semiconductor

3.2.1 Market Growth

Global Semiconductor Market Growth and Projections

3.2.2 Top Markets

Developments in Key Semiconductor Markets
Market Share of Key Semiconductor Markets

4. Key Growth Drivers

4.1 Growth in End Markets
4.2 Increasing Consumer Spending and World GDP

5. Competitive Landscape

Major Global Polysilicon Players
Polysilicon Production Capacity by Type of Players: Tier I, II and III
Polysilicon Profiles of Major Producers

6. Company Profiles

6.1 Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation

Business Overview
Significant Developments
Capacity Expansion Programme
New Polysilicon Capacity

6.2 Wacker Chemie

Business Overview
Business Strategies
Closing Solar Wafer Business: Focus on Polysilicon Production
Polysilicon Production Capacity Expansion
Focus on Emerging Markets

6.3 Renewable Energy Corp (REC)

Business Overview
Business Strategies
Production Capacity Expansion Plan
Cost Reduction

6.4 Tokuyama Corp

Business Overview
Business Strategies
Strengthening Competitiveness by Improving Productivity
Concentration on Polysilicon Production
Promoting Three-year Management Plan

6.5 MEMC

Business Overview
Significant Developments
Acquired Stake In Eversol Corp.
Agreement with Irvine Unified School District
Completion of Acquisition of SunEdison
Joint Venture with Q-Cells SE

7. Market Outlook

7.1 Market Forecast
7.2 Forecast Methodology
7.2.1 Dependent and Independent Variables
7.2.2 Correlation Analysis
7.2.3 Regression Analysis

List of Tables

Global Polysilicon Supply Model (2006-2011E)
End Market Contribution to Polysilicon Consumption (2006-2011E)
Global Annual PV Market Installation (2006-2013E)
Regional Semiconductor Market Value (2004-2008)
Polysilicon Capacity: Tier-I (2006-2011E)
Polysilicon Capacity: Tier-II (2006-2011E)
Polysilicon Capacity: Tier-III (2006-2011E)
Polysilicon Producer Profiles (2008-2011E)
Wacker’s Competitive Position
Polysilicon Production Capacity: Tokuyama Corp. (2006-2011E)
MEMC Business Lines
Dependent & Independent Variables (2003–2009)
Correlation Table
Model Summary – Coefficient of Determination
Regression Coefficients Output

List of Charts

Polysilicon Production Chain
Silicon Supply Chain: Solar
Global Polysilicon Capacity (2006-2011E)
Global Polysilicon Oversupply/Shortage (2006-2011E)
Growth in Polysilicon Demand and Supply (2006-2011E)
Polysilicon Average Contract Prices (2004-2010)
Polysilicon Spot Market Price (2007-2012)
Polysilicon Cost Sensitivity
Cell Efficiency Sensitivity
Worldwide Polysilicon Consumption/Demand: By End-Markets (2006-11E)
Growth in Polysilicon Consumption/Demand: By Markets (2006-2011E)
Global Revenues by Photovoltaic Installation (2008-2013E)
Global Annual PV Market Installation (2005-2013E)
Solar Cell End Market Demand (2006-2013E)
Regional PV Market Installation (2008)
Global Semiconductor Market Value (2006-2011)
World GDP Statistics (2005-2013)
Ownership Structure: Hemlock Semiconductor
Revenues by Business Segments: Renewable Energy Corp. (2008)
Revenue by Geographic Segments: Renewable Energy Corp. (2008)
Revenues by Segments: Tokuyama Corp. (2008)
Revenues by Geographic Segments: MEMC (2008)
Global Polysilicon Supply Forecast (2009-11E)

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Dell Retakes Second Rank in Global PC Market as Acer Stumbles

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According to iSuppli Corp.’s market intelligence, nine months after losing its customary No. 2 rank in the global PC market, U.S. OEM Dell Inc. retook the runner-up position in the second quarter of 2010 as Taiwanese rival Acer Inc. suffered a sales setback during the period.

Dell in the second quarter shipped 10.5 million units worldwide, down a negligible 1.2 percent from 10.7 million units in the first quarter. This gave Dell a 12.8 percent share of global shipments, down from 13.1 percent in the first quarter.

However, Acer experienced a 6.2 percent shipment decline in the second quarter, with its shipments falling to 10.2 million units, down from 10.9 million in the first quarter. As a result, Acer’s share declined to 12.4 percent, down from 13.3 percent in the first quarter, consumer electronics research from iSuppli indicates.

Acer’s decline was notable given the global PC market’s 1.1 sequential rise in the second quarter, with shipments amounting to 82.5 million units, up from 81.6 million in the first quarter.

“With its product line heavily focused on mobile PCs, Acer’s sequential decline in notebook shipments impacted its position at the total PC level more than its competitors, which were able to draw on the upswing in desktop shipments to bolster their total shipments,” said Matthew Wilkins, Principal Analyst (Compute Platforms) for iSuppli.

iSuppli’s computer comparisons show, U.S.-based Dell perennially had occupied the No. 2 position in the global PC market behind fellow American PC maker Hewlett-Packard Co.

Dell’s share of the global PC market had been steadily declining since the second quarter of 2008, when the company accounted for 16 percent of worldwide shipments and held a 6.5 percentage point lead over Acer.

However, by the third quarter of 2009, Dell’s share had dwindled to 12.9 percent, allowing Acer to slip past and take the world’s No. 2 position.

“The second-quarter results show the market-share battle between Dell and Acer is not over and that it will continue to rage,” Wilkins said.

While shipments declined sequentially for Dell and Acer in the second quarter, both companies achieved robust growth compared to the same period in 2009. Dell’s shipments rose 16.7 percent from a year earlier, while Acer’s soared by 24.2 percent, as the overall market expanded by 22.8 percent.

Acer’s strong performance relative to the second quarter of 2009 was driven by the expanding sales of notebooks, which accounted for about 80 percent of the company’s total PC shipments in the second quarter, according to iSuppli notebook research. In contrast, Dell appears to be benefitting on a rebound of corporate demand for desktop PCs and entry-level servers.

The benefits extended as well to other OEMs whose PC shipments include a somewhat equal mix of desktops and notebooks. Desktop PC shipments among the Top 5 desktop PC OEMs grew in the region of 12 to 15 percent.

iSuppli’s latest worldwide PC forecast calls for unit shipment growth of 15 percent in 2010. The second quarter marked HP’s 16th consecutive quarter as the No. 1 worldwide PC brand, with a market share of 18.1 percent.

For their part, the Top 5 Asian OEMs all delivered strongly, with great performances equaling or surpassing 24 percent year-over growth rates. Lenovo led the Asian OEMs, growing its PC shipments by 47.5 percent from the second quarter of 2009, resulting in a market share increase of 1.7 percent year-over-year.

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B2b Global Trade Market Tips

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When conducting trade through B2B websites such as EasyTrade.com, it’s important to look at some of the factors in your target market. 

 Rather than venturing directly into the offshore market, every business firm should make a prior analysis about the feasibility of exporting its products. This process, which is termed as “assessing export readiness”, must be a systematic, unbiased and a properly planned procedure that can be useful in evaluating the viability of the product in international market.
 
According to US Department of Commerce’s Export Qualifier Program, there are certain criteria that can determine the export readiness of the company and its products. There criteria can be broadly termed as organizational factors and motivational factors.

 Motivational Factors – One of the prime motivational reasons is business expansion. A successful export business requires a proper planning involving detailed market analysis,structured overseas partnership and developing an international sales and marketing strategy. Proper use of  B2B websites allows you to gain access into new markets for expansion. Competing in the international market provides an opportunity for the companies to get exposed to international standards, acquire new technologies, building long-term partnerships and improving the quality of their products. International customers demand superior quality products. Any company with a technologically advanced product can make a successful impact in the export sector.

 Organizational Factors – A successful export business is only possible with the commitment extended by the management towards their partners and customers. Management must ensure that adequate funding is available for supporting international business strategy on a long-term basis. Exportation would require funding as a working capital, for modifying products, providing short or long term credits to<a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(‘/outgoing/article_exit_link’);” href=http://www.easytrade.com/English/Member/TradeLeads/Offer2Buy.htm> overseas customers</a>, recruiting employees, communications, quality verification, shipment costs and traveling. Apart from this, management must actively participate in devising plans for overseas market, managing the programs and allotting well-qualified personnel for this purpose. The personnel must be versed with international trade regulations and better have the ability to communicate in the local language of the target market. Management must always concentrate on building plans that are aimed at building long-term international customer base,and providing deeper penetration into the market. They should always ignore any short-term profits. The business also has to make sure to capitalize on the ability to connect with new clients using websites oriented towards B2B commerce.
        
Apart from these, the company must have the resources and manufacturing facilities sufficient to cater the demand of the international market. There should be no compromise in the quality of the product even with an increase in the production capability of the company. Along with these criteria, a detailed market analysis must be done in order to determine whether the product would qualify for the international market.

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“global Nuclear Deaerator Market Analysis And Forecasts To 2015” Added On Visionshopsters

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Global Nuclear Deaerator Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015” is the latest report. The report covers global nuclear power industry development, its growth trajectory and the demand for deaerator equipment. It provides comprehensive information on the market size of nuclear deaerators used in the nuclear power generation facilities. Demand and revenue forecasts of deaerator units used in commercial nuclear power facilities in the global nuclear power sector are also examined in the report.
Nuclear Industry Expansion to be the Growth Driver for the Deaerator Market

Demand from new and existing nuclear power stations is set to drive the deaerator market. There are 41 new reactors expected to come online during the period 2009–2015, which indicates a growth in demand for this equipment globally. The cumulative demand for nuclear deaerators will be 187 units during this forecast period with the expansion of the nuclear industry positively contributing to the growth of the nuclear deaerator market.

The Aftermarket for Nuclear Deaerators is More Significant than the Foremarket during 2009-15

The aftermarket for nuclear deaerators, valued at $81.5 million, is significantly greater than the foremarket worth $23.34 million during the forecast period 2009-15. The total number of reactors that need deaerator replacement during this period is 146 compared to 41 deaerator units required from the new reactors becoming operational.

The European Region is Expected to Exhibit the Highest Revenue for Nuclear Deaerators

The European region will experience the largest share of revenues for nuclear deaerators. The region will account for $50.29 million contributing 47.97% of the global revenues for the equipment over the forecast period. The Asia-Pacific region will take the second largest slice of revenues accounting for 25.85%. France is the leading contributor globally, with a market value of $ 13.97 million accounting for 13.33% of the total revenues generated over the forecast period.

Percentage Share of Revenue Generation for Nuclear Deaerators, Global, 2009-15

Nuclear Deaerator Market to Show Decline in the Revenue Growth during 2009-2015

Year on year demand from the global deaerator market will decrease from 39 units in 2009 to 12 units in 2015, showing a negative average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 20% during this period. Market revenues are expected to be $8.04 million in 2015, declining at an AAGR of 15% between 2009 and 2015. The total cumulative revenues of the nuclear deaerator market are estimated at $104.84 million over the forecast period 2009-15.

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New Report Global Nuclear Feed Water Market Analysis And Forecasts To 2020 Added In Visionshopsters.com

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The nuclear industry plays a vital role in global power generation. While the demand for nuclear power generation has been growing worldwide, concerns about supply of critical nuclear equipment is one of the key areas which supports the growth of the nuclear industry. The new report from GlobalData on ‘Global Nuclear Feed Water Heater Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020’ provides in-depth analysis and forecast of Nuclear Feed Water Heater demand growth trajectory. As the reemergence of nuclear industry in the global energy arena indicates a significant growth of nuclear power, forecasting the demand for various critical equipment components is critical to industry growth in order to ensure timely supply of nuclear equipment and related services. The nuclear power industry will evince increasing demand for critical equipments such as Nuclear Feed Water Heater to help sustain the industry growth and hence the demand for nuclear power.

Scope

The report analyses market opportunities and challenges for the nuclear equipment makers in the global arena.
– Analysis of the growth of the global nuclear industry and the estimated demand for low pressure and high pressure feed water heaters in various key regions including Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, Central and South America, and the Middle East and Africa.
– Growth drivers for the feed water heater industry in the major nuclear power producing countries.
– Analysis of the trend in the global nuclear power sector and the opportunities for the low pressure and high pressure feed water heater market.
– Annualized low pressure and high pressure feed water heater market size from 2006 to 2009, and forecasts to 2020.
– In-depth analysis and forecasts of the potential growth in the low pressure and high pressure feed water heater market during the period up to 2020.
– Qualitative analysis of market drivers, restraints, future outlook, and challenges by categories and segments.
– Analysis of key market players such as Alstom Power, Foster Wheeler, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited, and Holtec International, Inc.

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– Gain most up to date information and analysis on the potential opportunities and challenges in the global Nuclear Feed Water Heater industry
– Drive business decisions based on the analysis of key players and their market share
– Understand the emerging opportunities for Nuclear Feed Water Heater and related components.
– Facilitate decision making by understanding the key strength and weakness of major players in the Nuclear Feed Water Heater market
– Understand potential market opportunities in various geographies and fine tune your business strategy in target locations

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