WORLD: AMINO ACIDS IN ANIMAL FEEDS

Article Abstract:

According to Adolf Togel of Commserv, a Frankfurt-based subsidiary of Hoechst, the world market for amino acids is worth about DM 7bn to 8bn annually. Consumption of the animal feed additives methionine and lysine amounted to 370,000 tonnes and 350,000 tonnes, respectively, in 1998. The world market for methionine has been growing at an annual rate of just under 7% since 1993, and a 4-5% annual growth is forecast. America accounts for 48% of consumption, Europe 26%, east Asia 22% and the Middle East and Africa 4%. Worldwide capacity is estimated at 530,000 tpy, but it is to rise to 800,000 tpy by the end of 2000. The consumption of lysine is forecast to grow at an annual rate of 7-8%, compared with 9-10% in the last five years. Asia accounts for 40% of consumption, America 35% and Europe 25%. Production capacity worldwide at the end of 1998 amounted to 640,000 tpy. Due to overcapacity, some manufacturers may review their investment plans in both methionine and lysine. Glutamine, methionine and lysine account for 70% to 75% of the world market for amino acids in value terms.

Market information - general, Prepared Feeds, Other Animal Food Manufacturing, Prepared feeds, not elsewhere classified, Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing, Medicinals and botanicals, Amino Acids, Animal feeding and feeds, Bulk amino acids

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US: CMP SLURRIES BY WACKER, ARCH CHEMICALS

Article Abstract:

Wacker Silicones Corp of Adrian, Michigan, and Arch Chemicals Inc. of Norwalk, Connecticut, have set up a joint venture to develop, produce and market CMP slurries for the semiconductor industry. The production of the slurries at Wacker's plant in Adrian is to be increased gradually. The world market for CMP slurries is estimated at more than US$ 200mn.

United States, Foreign operations, Joint ventures, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Flavor & Perfume Materials, Brief Article, Additives, Arch Chemicals Inc., Wacker Silicones Corp.

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POLAND: GROWTH POTENTIAL IN COATINGS MARKET

Article Abstract:

The Polish market for paints and varnishes is forecast to grow at an annual rate of 6.5%. In 1998 consumption rose from 293,000 tonnes to 330,000 tonnes. Per capita consumption of paints and varnishes in Poland is about 8 kg per year, compared with 15 kg in the European Union.

Poland, Paints & Allied Products, Paint and Coating Manufacturing, Coatings, Paints

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