Research and Markets: Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metal (Except Copper and Aluminum) Industry in the U.S. and Its International Trade [Q3 2009 Edition]

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/aa4af8/primary_smelting_a) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q3 2009 Edition]" to their offering.

The newly published Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Industry report provides the latest market research on the industry. Its comprehensive scope contains analysis on the industry's key financial data, competitive landscape, upstream and downstream industries, and trends and opportunities within the context of the current economic environment.

In 2008, the value of imported products within this industry into the U.S. has been relatively high, at approximately 410% of U.S. production. Because of this reliance on imports, the report covers the foreign trade statistics including the top 25 countries the U.S. imports from and their respective import values. This industry exhibits a high amount of trade activity, because in 2008, the value of exported products within this industry into the U.S. has also been relatively high, at approximately 420% of U.S. production. This reliance on exports is also covered in the reports foreign trade statistics. Due to the high amount of exports compared to U.S. production numbers, at more than 100%, the report further reveals the domestic and foreign export values, the former defined as exported products produced in the U.S., and the latter as products imported and re-exported. Over the past 3 years, the industry has shown a strong growth in exports, at approximately 43% constant annual growth. This growth in international trade is further analyzed in the reports export section covering major trade partners.

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) making (i.e., the primary production) nonferrous metals by smelting ore and/or (2) the primary refining of nonferrous metals by electrolytic methods or other processes. This 6-digit NAICS industry (331419) is under the hierarchy of Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining Industry (33141), Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing Industry Group (3314), Primary Metal Manufacturing Subsector (331), and the Manufacturing Sector (31-33). Its SIC equivalent code is: 3339 - Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metals, Except Copper and Aluminum.

Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview

The industry's revenue for the year 2008 was approximately $5.6 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 32.17%. Import was valued at $23.1 billion USD from 87 countries. The industry also exported $23.5 billion USD worth of merchandise to 113 countries. Adding import value to and subtracting export value from the industry's shipment value, the total domestic demand for the industry in 2008 was $5.3 billion USD.

Report Summary

This 168-page research report covers the industry with a comprehensive view while delivering a depth of information in key areas. Supply and demand data details U.S. shipments and international trade in the context of the industry's capacity utilization. Industry level income statements, balance sheets, and capital expenditure analysis allow for financial benchmarking. In the cost analysis section, 24 upstream industries are analyzed to offer insight into the supply chain cost structure. For the channel and pricing structure, 61 downstream industries are analyzed. The competitive landscape section provides the number of companies and their respective revenue share, the market concentration, and a list of major players. All related trade associations, industry standards, and trade publications are also listed. These elements are accompanied by over 150 labeled charts and tables, organized to best convey the myriad data within the report.

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