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Upcoming Trends in the Swiss Bentonite Market.


DUBLIN Dublin, city, Republic of Ireland
Dublin, Irish Baile Átha Cliath, county borough (1991 pop. 915,516), Leinster, capital of the Republic of Ireland, on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the Liffey River.
, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46404) has announced the addition of Bentonite bentonite (bĕn`tənīt'): see clay.  in Switzerland to their offering.

This statistical market research report covers the bentonite market, not including fullers earth. The study contains annual data for production, trade and consumption with trends forecast to 2008. Bentonite is used in drilling muds Noun 1. drilling mud - a mixture of clays and chemicals and water; pumped down the drill pipe to lubricate and cool the drilling bit and to flush out the cuttings and to strengthen the sides of the hole
drilling fluid
, cat litter Cat litter (often called kitty litter) is one of any of a number of materials used in litter boxes to absorb moisture from cat feces and urine, which reduces foul odors such as ammonia and renders them more tolerable within the home. , foundry A semiconductor manufacturer that makes chips for third parties. It may be a large chip maker that sells its excess manufacturing capacity or one that makes chips exclusively for other companies.  sands, iron ore pelletization and other applications.

This regional report contains consolidated figures for the Swiss bentonite Market.

1. Summary

Contains the report's terms of reference Terms of reference allude to a mutual agreement under which a command, element, or unit exercises authority or undertakes specific missions or tasks relative to another command, element, or unit. Also called TORs.  and a brief overview

of the market in the country or region.

2. Production

Total Production of Bentonite 2002-2008

3. Trade

Detailed tables give a breakdown of trade with all partners with illustrated graphics. 2003 is specifically reviewed as the most recent year for which there is reported data for most countries.

3.1 Balance of Trade

- Balance of Trade for Bentonite 2002-2008

3.2 Imports

- Total Imports of Bentonite 2002-2008

- Top Foreign Suppliers of Bentonite 2003

- Imports of Bentonite by Partner 2002-2008

3.3 Exports

- Total Exports of Bentonite 2002-2008

- Foreign Markets for Bentonite 2003

- Exports of Bentonite by Partner 2002-2008

4. Consumption

Consumption of Bentonite 2002-2008

- World demand for bentonite is growing around 1% a year, and is forecast to be worth US$1.3 billion by 2008.

- The USA is the driving force behind global production, producing over 4.5 million metric tons of bentonite each year.

- The USA, Greece, and the United Kingdom are the leading exporters.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46404
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