Coverage includes all regions and 18 major countries. The report addresses global and regional supply and demand issues, including current capacity and expansion activity, pricing, recent product developments, regulatory considerations and industry restructuring. Data are provided in metric tons for all years 2002 through 2007, with forecasts provided for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2015, and 2025.

The Silica Market Update is a bi-annual (twice yearly) report updating conditions in the global precipitated silica market. The report includes:

• a global demand update,
• silica markets update,
• pricing update,
• capacity developments,
• current capacity by producer, and
• regional tables.

Data provided include year-to-date figures based on the latest quarterly data and full-year forecasts for the current year, with a comparison to the previous year's performance during the same period. Data cover all major countries as well as regional and global totals, and include precipitated silica demand in major markets, including tires, dentifrice, nutrition/health, and industrial.

The first issue of the report is 31 pages with 17 tables. The Silica Market Update can be purchased either as a single issue or on a yearly subscription basis (two issues). Contact Notch for subscription rates.

Overview & Table of Contents (PDF)

Prospects for Run-Flat Tires is a new market research report covering the global market for run-flat tires, which are pneumatic tires designed to run for an extended period following loss of air pressure. Currently comprising less than one percent of total tire demand, run-flats a small but rapidly growing segment of the tire industry, particularly in high performance and ultrahigh performance tires. The report provides detailed data covering demand for run-flat tires by region and country, by technology (e.g., self-supporting, support ring and other technologies), by market (OE versus replacement) and by tire type (HP/UHP, passenger tires, light truck and heavy truck/bus). Data are provided for all years from 2000 through 2006, with forecasts provided for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2015 and 2025. This 122-page report includes 32 tables and 57 charts. Leading suppliers are profiled, including Bridgestone, Goodyear, Conti, Pirelli and Michelin. Market share is provided by supplier for both OE and replacement markets.

This 45-page report provides a detailed analysis of the global market for insoluble sulfur, a non-blooming vulcanizing agent used almost exclusively in rubber compounding, mainly radial tires, belting, and hoses.

Data are provided for all regions and 15 leading countries, covering all years 2005 through 2008, with forecasts for 2009, 2010, and 2015. Demand is detailed by major market, including passenger tires, truck tires, other tires, and non-tire rubber goods. The report also provides market share and capacity by supplier, current pricing, and profiles of leading suppliers.

The Rubber Chemicals Update is a twice yearly report updating conditions in the global rubber chemicals market, including antidegradants (6PPD, TMQ, and other antioxidants), accelerators, and other chemicals (tackifiers, anti-scorch agent, retarders). The report includes:

• a global demand update,
• markets update,
• pricing update,
• capacity developments,
• current capacity for 6PPD, TMQ and accelerators by producer, and
• regional tables.

Data provided include year-to-date figures based on the latest quarterly data and full-year forecasts for the current year, with a comparison to the previous year's performance during the same period. Data cover all major countries as well as regional and global totals, and include rubber chemical demand in major markets, including passenger tires, truck tires, other tires, and non-tire rubber.

The first issue of the report is 29 pages with 12 tables. The report also includes a separate Excel spreadsheet with detailed regional demand figures going back to 2000 and forecasts for 2010, 2011, 2015, and 2025.

The Rubber Chemicals Market Update can be purchased either as a single issue or on a yearly subscription basis (two issues). Contact Notch for subscription rates.