Research and Markets: New Report on the $34.5 Billion Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bc57ab/fabricated_structu) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q3 2009 Edition]" to their offering.

The Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing Industry report is the most comprehensive market research report available on this industry. It provides the most updated data and analysis on the industry's key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.

Over the past 3 years, the industry has shown a strong growth in exports, at approximately 26% constant annual growth. This growth in international trade is further analyzed in the reports export section covering major trade partners.

This 178-page report includes the most recent information on the domestic market, global market and overseas growth opportunities. Updated quarterly, the report contains the most current data available and sophisticated forecasts up to 2013 accounting for the affects of the current economic recession. Industry experts consider this report the most comprehensive and consistently updated guide to the industry.

Definition & Classification

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in fabricating structural metal products, such as concrete reinforcing bars and fabricated bar joists. This 6-digit NAICS industry (332312) is under the hierarchy of Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing Industry (33231), Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing Industry Group (3323), Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Subsector (332), and the Manufacturing Sector (31-33). Its SIC equivalent codes are: 3441 - Fabricated Structural Metal; and 3449 - Miscellaneous Structural Metal Work (fabricated bar joists and concrete reinforcing bars).

Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview

The industrys revenue for the year 2008 was approximately $34.5 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 26.79%. Import was valued at $3.8 billion USD from 76 countries. The industry also exported $1.3 billion USD worth of merchandise to 159 countries. Adding import value to and subtracting export value from the industrys shipment value, the total domestic demand for the industry in 2008 was $37.0 billion USD.

Report Summary

This 178-page report contains unparalleled research on this industry in breadth and depth. With a macroeconomic perspective, the report provides a fresh and comprehensive view of the industry. The report's supply and demand data covers both U.S. shipments and international trade while taking into consideration of the industry's capacity utilization. The industry level income statements, balance sheets, and capital expenditure analysis contain all the elements needed for financial benchmarking. In the cost analysis section, 52 upstream industries are analyzed to offer insight into the supply chain cost structure. For the channel and pricing structure, 205 downstream industries are analyzed. The competitive landscape section provides the number of companies and their revenue share within the industry, the market concentration, and a list of major players. All related trade associations, industry standards, and trade publications are also listed.

In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:

Executive Summary
Industry Income Statement
Industry Balance Sheet
Capital Expenditure
Industry Cost Analysis
Industry Pricing Analysis
Industry Foreign Trade
Industry Structure
Competitive Landscape

This industry report includes detailed information on:

1. Industry's major players

2. Organizations that set standards for the industry

3. Government agencies that regulate and monitor policies related to the industry

4. Trade associations, including educational institutions

5. Trade publications

6. Trade shows and organizers

7. Sources of the information

This information includes the name of the company or organization, a description of the organization and how it is related to the industry, and a URL link to its website.

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