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Global Abrasives, Superabrasives & Abrasive Products Markets, End-Users, Applications & Competitors: Analysis & Forecasts 2024-2029

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  • 150 Pages
  • March 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Dedalus Consulting
  • ID: 5410354

The analysis builds on extensive knowledge base spanning 20 years of coverage of the abrasives industry and compiles the best available quantitative data and qualitative insights. A comprehensive look at this powerful industry, the Abrasives report covers the global market for abrasive products by total consumption value, volume, demand trends, end-user markets, applications, competitive environment, and more.

Products covered include bonded, coated, non-woven, powder, pastes, grit, grinding media, and abrasive materials.

Data and analysis is available for the years 2023 to 2029 with actuals through 2023 and forecasts to 2029.

Research Objectives

The primary objectives in this analysis are:

  • To provide clients with the tools they need to accurately assess their market opportunities and potential;
  • To determine the size of the total market opportunity by abrasive product types, end-user industry, and applications by country and geographic market;
  • To assess the growth potential for abrasive materials and products;
  • To forecast future growth in each product by geographic and end-use market;
  • To assess the competitive environment within the market including supplier sales and market share.

The Abrasives Research Report is divided into sections according to product type. Each section contains data and analysis based market criteria, such as global demand by country, market/technology overview, end-user industry demand, application, product subtypes, and competitive environment.

Product Types and Subtypes Covered:

Abrasive Materials

  • Ceramics
  • Superabrasives
  • Metallic
  • Polymers
  • Naturals & Others

Bonded Abrasives

  • Grinding Wheels
  • Cut-Off Wheels
  • Segments
  • Dressers
  • Files
  • Points
  • Sticks
  • Stones
  • Cones

Coated Abrasives

  • Discs
  • Belts
  • Rolls
  • Flap-Wheels/Discs
  • Sheets
  • Sponges

Non-Woven Abrasives

  • Pads
  • Belts
  • Discs
  • Wheels
  • Rolls

Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds

Grinding Media

  • Balls
  • Beads
  • Pellets
  • Other

Geographic Coverage

  • Brazil
  • China
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Taiwan
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Other Asia/Pacific
  • Other Europe
  • Other EU
  • Other Latin America
  • Other NAFTA
  • Rest of World

End-User Industries Covered

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Chemical Processing
  • Communications
  • Construction
  • Consumer
  • Defense/Military
  • Die & Mold
  • Electronics
  • General Machining
  • Job Shops
  • Medical/Research
  • Oil, Gas & Mining
  • Paper & Pulp Industry
  • Power Generation (e.g., renewables, nuclear)
  • Transportation (e.g., railroads, shipbuilding, infrastructure)
  • Woodworking
  • Other

Applications Covered

  • Polishing/Lapping
  • Finishing/Deburring
  • Stock Removal
  • Grinding
  • Contouring
  • Planing
  • Sharpening
  • Boring
  • Other

Timeframe

  • 2023 base year
  • 2024 estimated
  • Forecasts: 2023-2029

 

Table of Contents

Section One: Technology Overview
Abrasive & Superabrasive Products Defined

Manufacturing Process
  • Abrasives manufacturing Process: Synthetic Fabrication Process, Sol Gel
  • Bonded Abrasives by bond: vitrified, resin, metal, other
  • Classifying Abrasive Products: Grain size, Application
  • Selecting Abrasive Products
  • Competitive Products
  • Standards
Technological Drivers
  • General Machining
  • Shifts in Manufacturing Technology
  • Abrasive Material Advances Increase Efficiency
  • Workpiece Material Changes Affecting Abrasive Markets
  • New Technology Developments
Section Two: Market Overview
Total Industry Analysis

General Market Trends

Factors Affecting Demand
  • Organic Growth within Existing Markets
  • New Application Areas
Supply Chain Analysis
  • Raw Materials
  • Ceramics
  • Diamond
  • Naturally Occurring Elements
Product Market Data and Analysis
  • Global Demand ($MM) for Abrasives by Product Type: 2023-2029
  • Pricing Trends by Product Type
  • Average Annual Growth Rate 2023-2029
Regional Market Data and Analysis
  • Global Demand ($MM) for Abrasives by Country: 2023-2029
  • Pricing Trends & Analysis by Country
  • Regional Consumption Trends
  • Developing Nations versus Mature Economies
  • Manufacturing Trends by Country
Distribution Channels
  • Global Demand ($MM) by Distribution Channel: 2023-2029
  • Distributors
  • Direct to the End-User
  • Value Added Resellers
End-User Industry Analysis
  • Total Market by End-User Industry
  • Growth Trends and Forecasts by End-User Industry: 2023-2029
  • High Growth Markets in a Slow Global Economy
  • Application Breakdown
  • End-User Criteria for Vendor and Product Selection
Competitive Environment
  • Barriers of Market Entry
    • Capital Investment
    • Supply Chain
    • Customer Loyalty
    • Global Trade
  • Factors of Competition
    • Competitor Sales and Market Shares
    • Pricing Trends
    • Marketing Strategies
    • New Market Entrants
    • Barriers to Market Entry
    • Performance versus Price
    • Manufacturing Processes
    • End-User Criteria for Product Selection
  • Company Strategies
  • Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
  • Pricing Trends and Marketing Strategies
Future Outlook
  • Competitive Products
  • Technological Changes Affecting Demand
Section Three: Abrasive Materials
Product Types include:

Ceramics
  • Silicon Carbide (black, green, others.)
  • Aluminum Oxides (white, brown, doped, others)
  • Other Aluminas
  • Boron Carbide
  • Cermets
  • Silicon Nitride
  • Composites
Superabrasives
  • Diamond
  • CBN/PcBN
Metallic
  • Steel Shot & Grit
  • Aluminum Shot
  • Copper Shot
  • Zinc shot
Plastic
  • Acrylic
  • Urea
  • Melamine
Other Naturally Occurring
  • Emery
  • Flint
  • Other
General Market Trends
  • Market for Abrasive Materials by Type and Sub-Type ($MM): 2023-2029
  • Average Selling Price by Type
  • Pricing Trends and Forecasts
  • Supply Chains
  • Average Annual Growth 2023-2029
Market for Superabrasives
  • Diamond, CBN/PcBN
  • Pricing Trends
  • Average Selling Price by Type and Volume
  • Average Annual Growth 2023-2029
Distribution Channels

End-User Industry Analysis

Competitive Environment
  • Supplier Sales and Market Shares
  • Main Competitive Factors
  • Pricing Trends
  • Marketing Strategies
  • New Market Entrants
Future Outlook

Section Four: Bonded Abrasives
Product Types include:
  • Grinding Wheels
  • Cut-Off Wheels
  • Segments
  • Dressers
  • Files
  • Points
  • Sticks
  • Stones
  • Cones
  • Other
Bond Types include:
  • Vitrified
  • Resin
  • Metal
  • Other
Market by Product Type
  • Market for Bonded Abrasives by Type ($MM): 2023-2029
  • Average Selling Price by Type
  • Pricing Trends and Forecasts
  • Average Annual Growth 2023-2029
Market by Bond Type
  • Market for Bonded Abrasives by Bond ($MM): 2023-2029
  • Average Selling Price by Type
  • Pricing Trends and Forecasts
  • Average Annual Growth 2023-2029
Market by Abrasive Grade
  • Market for Bonded Abrasives by Abrasive Material Grade ($MM): 2023-2029
  • Average Selling Price by Type
  • Pricing Trends and Forecasts
  • Average Annual Growth 2023-2029
Distribution Channels

End-User Industry Analysis

Competitive Environment
  • Supplier Sales and Market Shares
  • Main Competitive Factors
  • Pricing Trends
  • Marketing Strategies
  • New Market Entrants
Future Outlook

Section Five: Coated Abrasives
Product Types include:
  • Discs
  • Belts
  • Rolls
  • Flap-Wheels/Discs
  • Sheets
  • Sponges
  • Other
Market by Product Type
  • Market for Coated Abrasives by Type ($MM): 2023-2029
  • Average Selling Price by Type
  • Pricing Trends and Forecasts
  • Average Annual Growth 2021-2027
Market by Abrasive Grade
  • Market for Coated Abrasives by Abrasive Material Grade ($MM): 2023-2029
  • Average Selling Price by Type
  • Pricing Trends and Forecasts
  • Average Annual Growth 2023-2029
Distribution Channels

End-User Industry Analysis

Competitive Environment
  • Supplier Sales and Market Shares
  • Main Competitive Factors
  • Pricing Trends
  • Marketing Strategies
  • New Market Entrants
Future Outlook

Section Six: Non-Woven Abrasives
Product Types include:
  • Pads
  • Belts
  • Discs
  • Wheels
  • Rolls
  • Other
Market by Product Type
  • Market for Non-Woven Abrasives by Type ($MM): 2023-2029
  • Average Selling Price by Type
  • Pricing Trends and Forecasts
  • Average Annual Growth 2023-2029
Market by Abrasive Grade
  • Market for Non-Woven Abrasives by Abrasive Material Grade ($MM): 2023-2029
  • Average Selling Price by Type
  • Pricing Trends and Forecasts
  • Average Annual Growth 2023-2029
Distribution Channels

End-User Industry Analysis

Competitive Environment
  • Supplier Sales and Market Shares
  • Main Competitive Factors
  • Pricing Trends
  • Marketing Strategies
  • New Market Entrants
Future Outlook

Section Seven: Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds
Product Types include:
  • Slurries/Pastes
  • Loose Powders
  • Compounds
Market by Product Type
  • Market for Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds by Type ($MM): 2023-2029
  • Average Selling Price by Type
  • Pricing Trends and Forecasts
  • Average Annual Growth 2023-2029
Market by Abrasive Grade
  • Market for Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds by Abrasive Material Grade ($MM): 2021-2027
  • Average Selling Price by Type
  • Pricing Trends and Forecasts
  • Average Annual Growth 2023-2029
Distribution Channels

End-User Industry Analysis

Competitive Environment
  • Supplier Sales and Market Shares
  • Main Competitive Factors
  • Pricing Trends
  • Marketing Strategies
  • New Market Entrants
Future Outlook

Section Eight: Grinding Media
Product Types include:
  • Balls
  • Beads
  • Pellets
Grades include:
  • Ceramic
  • Metal
  • Steel
  • Glass
  • Polymer
  • Carbide
  • Other
Market by Product Type
  • Market for Grinding Media by Type ($MM): 2023-2029
  • Average Selling Price by Type
  • Pricing Trends and Forecasts
  • Average Annual Growth 2023-2029
Market by Abrasive Grade
  • Market for Grinding Media by Abrasive Material Grade ($MM): 2023-2029
  • Average Selling Price by Type
  • Pricing Trends and Forecasts
  • Average Annual Growth 2023-2029
Distribution Channels

End-User Industry Analysis

Competitive Environment
  • Supplier Sales and Market Shares
  • Main Competitive Factors
  • Pricing Trends
  • Marketing Strategies
  • New Market Entrants
Future Outlook

List of Tables
Section 2: Market Overview

Table 2.1: Global Market for Abrasive Materials and Products by Type ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 2.2: Global Market for Abrasive Materials and Products by Type (Units): 2023-2029
Table 2.3: Average Selling Price for Abrasive Materials and Products by Type ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 2.4: World Market for Abrasive Materials and Products by Country ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 2.5: World Market for Abrasive Materials and Products by Country (Units): 2023-2029
Table 2.6: Average Selling Price for Abrasive Materials and Products by Country ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 2.7: Global Market for Abrasive Materials and Products by End-User ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 2.8: Global Market for Abrasive Materials and Products by End-User (Units): 2023-2029
Table 2.9: Average Selling Price for Abrasive Materials and Products by End-User ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 2.10: Global Market for Abrasive Materials and Products by Application ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 2.11: Global Market for Abrasive Materials and Products by Application (Units): 2023-2029
Table 2.12: Average Selling Price for Abrasive Materials and Products by Application ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 2.13: Global Market for Abrasive Materials and Products by Distribution Channel ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 2.14: Total Producer Sales and Market Shares by Region ($MM): 2023-2029

Section 3: Abrasive Materials

Table 3.1: World Market for Abrasive Materials by Country ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 3.2: World Market for Abrasive Materials by Country (Units): 2023-2029
Table 3.3: Average Selling Price for Abrasive Materials by Country ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 3.4: Global Market for Abrasive Materials by Type and Sub-Type ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 3.5: Global Market for Abrasive Materials by Type and Sub-Type (Units): 2023-2029
Table 3.6: Average Selling Price for Abrasive Materials by Type and Sub-Type ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 3.7: Global Market for Abrasive Materials by End-User ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 3.8: Global Market for Abrasive Materials by End-User (Units): 2023-2029
Table 3.9: Average Selling Price for Abrasive Materials by End-User ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 3.10: Global Market for Abrasive Materials by Application ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 3.11: Global Market for Abrasive Materials by Application (Units): 2023-2029
Table 3.12: Average Selling Price for Abrasive Materials by Application ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 3.13: Global Market for Abrasive Materials by Distribution Channel ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 3.14: Total Producer Sales and Market Shares by Region ($MM): 2023-2029

Section 4: Bonded Abrasives

Table 4.1: World Market for Bonded Abrasives by Country ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 4.2: World Market for Bonded Abrasives by Country (Units): 2023-2029
Table 4.3: Average Selling Price for Bonded Abrasives by Country ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 4.4: Global Market for Bonded Abrasives by Type and Sub-Type ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 4.5: Global Market for Bonded Abrasives by Type and Sub-Type (Units): 2023-2029
Table 4.6: Average Selling Price for Bonded Abrasives by Type and Sub-Type ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 4.7: Global Market for Bonded Abrasives by Bond ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 4.8: Global Market for Bonded Abrasives by Bond (Units): 2023-2029
Table 4.9: Average Selling Price for Bonded Abrasives by Bond ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 4.10: Global Market for Bonded Abrasives by Abrasive Grade ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 4.11: Global Market for Bonded Abrasives by Abrasive Grade (Units): 2023-2029
Table 4.12: Average Selling Price for Bonded Abrasives by Abrasive Grade ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 4.13: Global Market for Bonded Abrasives by End-User ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 4.14: Global Market for Bonded Abrasives by End-User (Units): 2023-2029
Table 4.15: Average Selling Price for Bonded Abrasives by End-User ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 4.16: Global Market for Bonded Abrasives by Application ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 4.17: Global Market for Bonded Abrasives by Application (Units): 2023-2029
Table 4.18: Average Selling Price for Bonded Abrasives by Application ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 4.19: Global Market for Bonded Abrasives by Distribution Channel ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 4.20: Total Producer Sales and Market Shares by Region ($MM): 2023-2029

Section 5: Coated Abrasives

Table 5.1: World Market for Coated Abrasives by Country ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 5.2: World Market for Coated Abrasives by Country (Units): 2023-2029
Table 5.3: Average Selling Price for Coated Abrasives by Country ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 5.4: Global Market for Coated Abrasives by Type ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 5.5: Global Market for Coated Abrasives by Type (Units): 2023-2029
Table 5.6: Average Selling Price for Coated Abrasives by Type ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 5.7: Global Market for Coated Abrasives by Abrasive Grade ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 5.8: Global Market for Coated Abrasives by Abrasive Grade (Units): 2023-2029
Table 5.9: Average Selling Price for Coated Abrasives by Abrasive Grade ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 5.10: Global Market for Coated Abrasives by End-User ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 5.11: Global Market for Coated Abrasives by End-User (Units): 2023-2029
Table 5.12: Average Selling Price for Coated Abrasives by End-User ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 5.13: Global Market for Coated Abrasives by Application ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 5.14: Global Market for Coated Abrasives by Application (Units): 2023-2029
Table 5.15: Average Selling Price for Coated Abrasives by Application ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 5.16: Global Market for Coated Abrasives by Distribution Channel ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 5.17: Total Producer Sales and Market Shares by Region ($MM): 2023-2029

Section 6: Non-Woven Abrasives

Table 6.1: World Market for Non-Woven Abrasives by Country ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 6.2: World Market for Non-Woven Abrasives by Country (Units): 2023-2029
Table 6.3: Average Selling Price for Non-Woven Abrasives by Country ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 6.4: Global Market for Non-Woven Abrasives by Type ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 6.5: Global Market for Non-Woven Abrasives by Type (Units): 2023-2029
Table 6.6: Average Selling Price for Non-Woven Abrasives by Type ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 6.7: Global Market for Non-Woven Abrasives by End-User ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 6.8: Global Market for Non-Woven Abrasives by End-User (Units): 2023-2029
Table 6.9: Average Selling Price for Non-Woven Abrasives by End-User ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 6.10: Global Market for Non-Woven Abrasives by Application ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 6.11: Global Market for Non-Woven Abrasives by Application (Units): 2023-2029
Table 6.12: Average Selling Price for Non-Woven Abrasives by Application ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 6.13: Global Market for Non-Woven Abrasives by Distribution Channel ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 6.14: Total Producer Sales and Market Shares by Region ($MM): 2023-2029

Section 7: Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds

Table 7.1: World Market for Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds by Country ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 7.2: World Market for Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds by Country (Units): 2023-2029
Table 7.3: Average Selling Price for Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds by Country ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 7.4: Global Market for Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds by Type ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 7.5: Global Market for Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds by Type (Units): 2023-2029
Table 7.6: Average Selling Price for Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds by Type ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 7.7: Global Market for Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds by End-User ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 7.8: Global Market for Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds by End-User (Units): 2023-2029
Table 7.9: Average Selling Price for Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds by End-User ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 7.10: Global Market for Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds by Application ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 7.11: Global Market for Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds by Application (Units): 2023-2029
Table 7.12: Average Selling Price for Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds by Application ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 7.13: Global Market for Slurries/Pastes, Loose Powders & Compounds by Distribution Channel ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 7.14: Total Producer Sales and Market Shares by Region ($MM): 2023-2029

Section 8: Grinding Media

Table 8.1: World Market for Grinding Media by Country ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 8.2: World Market for Grinding Media by Country (Units): 2023-2029
Table 8.3: Average Selling Price for Grinding Media by Country ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 8.4: Global Market for Grinding Media by Type ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 8.5: Global Market for Grinding Media by Type (Units): 2023-2029
Table 8.6: Average Selling Price for Grinding Media by Type ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 8.7: Global Market for Coated Abrasives by Abrasive Grade ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 8.8: Global Market for Coated Abrasives by Abrasive Grade (Units): 2023-2029
Table 8.9: Average Selling Price for Coated Abrasives by Abrasive Grade ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 8.10: Global Market for Grinding Media by End-User ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 8.11: Global Market for Grinding Media by End-User (Units): 2023-2029
Table 8.12: Average Selling Price for Grinding Media by End-User ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 8.13: Global Market for Grinding Media by Application ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 8.14: Global Market for Grinding Media by Application (Units): 2023-2029
Table 8.15: Average Selling Price for Grinding Media by Application ($/Unit): 2023-2029
Table 8.13: Global Market for Grinding Media by Distribution Channel ($MM): 2023-2029
Table 8.14: Total Producer Sales and Market Shares by Region ($MM): 2023-2029

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • 3M
  • Action Superabrasives
  • Advanced Abrasives
  • A.L.M.T. Corp
  • ARC Abrasives
  • Awuko
  • Bibielle/Tyrolit
  • Camel Grinding Wheels
  • CARBO Ceramics
  • Carborundum Universal (CUMI)
  • Ceramtec
  • CGW Abrasives
  • Chang Xing
  • China Abrasives (CAEC)
  • CoorsTek
  • DiamondBack Abrasive
  • DRONCO/Osborn
  • Dynabrade
  • Egeli-Egasan/Tyrolit
  • Element Six (E6)
  • Electro Abrasives
  • Energo
  • Engis
  • Ervin
  • Even Cut Abrasive
  • Falcon Abrasive
  • Flexovit/Saint-Gobain
  • Fujimi
  • G-Wendt
  • GemTex
  • Glen Mills
  • Grinding Techniques/Tyrolit
  • Hoffmann Group
  • Iljin
  • Imerys
  • JacksonLea/Osborn
  • Klingspor
  • Kyocera
  • Lapmaster Wolters
  • Meister Abrasives
  • Merit Abrasives
  • Micro Abrasives
  • Mirka/KWH Group
  • Morgan Advanced Materials
  • Norton/Saint-Gobain
  • Osborn
  • Peerless Metal
  • PFERD
  • Pine Zone Abrasives Industry
  • Proterial (fka Hitachi Metals)
  • Radiac/Tyrolit
  • Rösler
  • SIA Abrasives
  • Sintokogio
  • Starcke
  • Sunnen
  • Tan Kong
  • Tyrolit
  • United Abrasives
  • Universal Superabrasives
  • Volzhsky Abrasives Works
  • VSM Coated Abrasives
  • Vulkan
  • Walter Surface Technologies
  • Washington-Mills/Exolon
  • Weiler Abrasives
  • Wheelabrator/Norican

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Research Methodology

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Identification of Report & Client Objectives

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Research Program Development

This includes the outlining of a research program employing a multi-pronged approach, including data collection and analysis. Also, established in this phase are time-frame of report completion & delivery and matters of budget.

Preparatory Research & Program Planning

Upon initiation of any data program, an exhaustive search is conducted to locate and obtain any background information pertinent to the project.

Secondary Data Collection

Our first step is the collection and analysis of information contained within the existing databases which cover 20 years of global technological and market development. Thus we are well-positioned to examine historical trends as well as future forecasts.

Our next step is the gathering of current information through sources such as subscription-based trade magazines, newspapers, scientific journals, governement manufacturing data, patent databases, end-user industry data such as manufacturing output, and company financial data. Relevant company information includes product literature, financial history, R&D trends and end-use market strategies. We perform both a top-down and a bottom-up approach, meaning we conduct analyses of demand-based factors such as product end-use by value and volume, as well as supply-side factors such as producer sales by product.

Primary Data Collection/Interviews

This step is crucial in having a true understanding of market factors. It involves the performance of person-to-person interviews with important figures that have influence and experience in the subject market. Interview candidates typically include senior executives, marketing executives, product managers, technical operators, as well as financial personnel and policy makers active in the market.

Further, a large roster of knowledgeable contacts across many sectors has been built up. We have fostered relationships through our proprietary approach which is based on integrity, mutual respect, and confidentiality. As mentioned, this step is the foundation of good research.

Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis

Upon completion of the previous research stages, the data and information will be tabulated and analyzed according to standard market intelligence principles and methods such as Porter's Five Forces, SWOT, weighted averaging, competitive analysis, modeling practices, and forecasting.

Each step of analysis is carefully done in order to achieve the most accurate results. Sometimes it becomes necessary to revise assumptions and conclusions. In that case, we do not hesitate to go back to the research stage to clarify results. Further, we always allow for these contingencies in our program planning so as to not waste valuable time.

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In the case of the online data subscription service, data is presented in tabular form, easily searchable and customizable using boolean search functions. Clients also have the ability to generate custom charts and graphs based on their search criteria and output them in convenient formats.

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