Research and Markets: Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, and Record Reproducing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade - The Updated Q3 2009 Edition

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/57cf14/prerecorded_compac) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Prerecorded Compact Disc (except Software), Tape, and Record Reproducing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q3 2009 Edition]" to their offering.

The Prerecorded Compact Disc (except Software), Tape, and Record Reproducing Industry report is the most comprehensive market research report available on this industry. It provides the most updated data and analysis on the industrys 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 19% constant annual growth. This growth in international trade is further analyzed in the reports export section covering major trade partners. Definition & Classification

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mass reproducing audio and video material on magnetic or optical media. Examples of products mass reproduced by these establishments are audio compact discs, prerecorded audio and video cassettes, and laser discs. This 6-digit NAICS industry (334612) is under the hierarchy of Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media Industry (33461), Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Subsector (334), and the Manufacturing Sector (31-33). Its SIC equivalent codes are: 3652 - Phonograph Records and Prerecorded Audio Tapes and Disks (reproduction of all other media except video); and 7819 - Services Allied to Motion Picture Production (reproduction of video).

Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview

The industrys revenue for the year 2008 was approximately $3.6 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 37.78%. Import was valued at $220.5 million USD from 73 countries. The industry also exported $.6 billion USD worth of merchandise to 154 countries. Adding import value to and subtracting export value from the industrys shipment value, the total domestic demand for the industry in 2008 was $3.3 billion USD.

Report Summary

This 160-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 industrys 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, 25 upstream industries are analyzed to offer insight into the supply chain cost structure. For the channel and pricing structure, 46 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.

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