World Solder Paste, Solder Preform and Surface Mount Adhesives

Publication Date	December 2008
Publisher	Frost & Sullivan
Product Type	Report
Pages	89
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	FRS00240

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Summary

World Solder Paste, Solder Preform and Surface Mount Adhesives Markets Geared for Growth with High Demand from Electronics Sector

The solder perform market has evolved steadily over the years, adapting to the varying needs and changing requirements of end users. The escalation in demand for consumer electronics, automotive electronics, aerospace engineering, and medical devices has contributed to the proliferation of in surface mount technology (SMT) assembly lines around the world. Also, the increase in printed circuit board (PCB) complexity has augmented the growth of flexible and accurate flue glass dispensers. The market for solder preforms is expected to follow an upward trajectory in the years to come as they greatly reduce complexity and produce robust end products. Both the solder paste and the solder perform segments are expected to develop at a steady pace with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7 percent and 6.8 percent from 2008 to 2014 respectively. The electronic industry has been gravitating toward lead-free products. The future of solder is lead-free notes the analyst of this research service. With government regulations in effect and demand for environment friendly products from end users, the revenues for lead-free solder product types Rosin, Water-washable, and No-clean are expected to increase substantially. In order to meet regional compliance regulations, assembly manufacturers are opting for lead-free solders. Solder performs are gaining acceptance as they come in tape and reel packaging, and can be placed using pick and place equipment. The market is poised for further expansion as it has the capability to support high-end technologies, keeping abreast of the latest innovations in the electronics industry.

Rising Raw Material Costs prove Challenging for Solder Manufacturers

The markets are facing an unprecedented period of volatility, and solder manufacturers are battling high raw material prices. The cost of tin and silver has touched a 19-year high, and the industry must understand the impact of skyrocketing costs on the supply of solder alloys. The ripple effects have been felt on the soldering materials supply chain, which is already stretched to its limits due to pricing pressures. Absorbing increased costs of such magnitudes will be a daunting task for market participants but competitive pricing is crucial for generating sales. Many companies have undertaken a spend analysis initiative, which is a process of collecting and categorizing expenditure data to gain far greater visibility into how and where procurement dollars are spent, notes the analyst. This is accompanied by a strategic sourcing effort. The companies re-look at their procurement strategies to manage the supply chains down to the raw material level. Procurement strategies ideally suited for the product need to be revamped to help manage the supply chain. Quality, reliability, and ease-of-use are important purchase criteria for end users. There is a distinct preference for high-level automation and flexible equipment that can match up to the design requirements of the PCB. Great stakes are placed on the quality of after sales service provided by the manufacturer. Apart from trying to expand their share in a market where demand is on an upward swing, participants must focus on maintaining their customer base. Most manufacturers rely on high brand equity that they enjoy to be sure of repeat business.

Market Sectors

Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:

By Product Type:

Solder paste
Solder preform
Surface mount adhesives

Content

1 WORLD SOLDER PASTE MARKET
- Introduction
  - 1. Market Overview
  - 2. Market Definition
- Market Dynamics
  - 1. Measurements
  - 2. Industry Challenges
  - 3. Market Drivers
  - 4. Market Restraints
- Total Revenue and Forecasts
  - 1. Revenue Forecasts for the World Solder Paste Market
  - 2. Revenue Forecasts for North America
  - 3. Revenue Forecasts for Europe
  - 4. Revenue Forecasts for Asia Pacific
  - 5. Revenue Forecasts for Rest-of-World
- Revenue Forecasts by Product Type
  - 1. Revenue Forecasts for World Lead-free Solder Paste
  - 2. Revenue Forecasts for World No-clean Solder Paste
  - 3. Revenue Forecasts for World Rosin Activated Solder Paste
  - 4. Revenue Forecasts for World Water Soluble Solder Paste
- Trends
  - 1. Pricing Trends
  - 2. Distribution Trends
  - 3. Technology Trends
- Competitive Analysis
  - 1. Competitive Structure
  - 2. Market Share Analysis
2 WORLD SOLDER PREFORM MARKET
- Introduction
  - 1. Market Overview
  - 2. Market Definitions
- Market Dynamics
  - 1. Measurements
  - 2. Industry Challenges
  - 3. Market Drivers
  - 4. Market Restraints
- Revenue Forecasts
  - 1. Revenue forecasts for the World
  - 2. Revenue Forecasts for North America
  - 3. Revenue forecasts for Europe
  - 4. Revenue forecasts for Asia Pacific
  - 5. Revenue forecasts for Rest-of-World
- Competitive Analysis
  - 1. Competitive Structure
  - 2. Market Share Analysis
3 WORLD SURFACE MOUNT ADHESIVES MARKET
- Introduction
  - 1. Market Overview
  - 2. Market Definitions
- Market Dynamics
  - 1. Measurements
  - 2. Industry Challenges
  - 3. Market Drivers
  - 4. Market Restraints
- Total Revenue and Forecasts
  - 1. Revenue Forecasts for the World
  - 2. Revenue Forecasts for North America
  - 3. Revenue forecasts for Europe
  - 4. Revenue forecasts for Asia Pacific
  - 5. Revenue forecasts for Rest-of-World
- Competitive Analysis
  - 1. Competitive Structure
  - 2. Market Share Analysis
4 APPENDIX
- DSD Tables
  - 1. World PCB Sales
  - 2. World Mobile Subscriber Base
  - 3. World Television Installed Base
  - 4. World Total PC Installed Base
List of Figures
Chapter
- Total Digital and Computed Radiography Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014
- Total Digital and Computed Radiography Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014
- Total Digital and Computed Radiography Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2008
- Total Digital and Computed Radiography Market: Revenues by Company (U.S.), 2008
- Total Digital and Computed Radiography Market: Impact of Top Industry Challenges (U.S.), 2008-2014
- Total Digital and Computed Radiography Market: Strategic Recommendations (U.S.), 2008-2014
Chapter
- Digital Radiography (DR) Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2008-2014
- Digital Radiography (DR) Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2008-2014
- Digital Radiography (DR) Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014
- Digital Radiography (DR) Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014
- Digital Radiography (DR) Market: Installed Base Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014
- Digital Radiography (DR) Market: Patient Throughput, Utilization Rate and Procedural Volume (U.S.), 2004-2014
- Digital Radiography (DR) Market: Price Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014
- Digital Radiography (DR) Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2008
- Digital Radiography (DR) Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (U.S.), 2008
- Digital Radiography (DR) Market: Products Offered by Major Market Participants (U.S.), 2008
Chapter
- Computed Radiography (CR) Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2008-2014
- Computed Radiography (CR) Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2008-2014
- Computed Radiography (CR) Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014
- Computed Radiography (CR) Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014
- Computed Radiography (CR) Market: Installed Base Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014
- Computed Radiography (CR) Market: Patient Throughput, Utilization Rate and Procedural Volume (U.S.), 2004-2014
- Computed Radiography (CR) Market: Price Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014
- Computed Radiography (CR) Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2008
- Computed Radiography (CR) Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (U.S.), 2008
- Computed Radiography (CR) Market: Products Offered by Major Market Participants (U.S.), 2008