World Iodine Industry

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Animal Feed I-4
Human Health Applications I-4
X-Ray Contrast Media I-4
Pharmaceuticals I-4
Nutrition I-4
Industrial Applications I-4
Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) I-4
Stabilizers I-4
Biocides/Iodophors I-4
Other Applications I-5


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1
A Prelude II-1
Major Applications Driving Demand for Iodine II-2
Recession in Retrospect and the Road Ahead II-2
Competitive Landscape II-4
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) - The Market Leader II-4
Table 1: Global Iodine Market (2013): Percentage Share
Breakdown of Production by Leading Players - SQM, Ise
Chemical Corporation, Toyota Tsusho Group and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-4
Leading Companies Propose Capacity Expansions to Meet Growing
Demand II-5
Impact of Iodine Demand on Inventory II-5
Iodine Recycling Gaining Traction II-5
Chile: World's Largest Producer of Iodine II-5
Table 2: Global Iodine Market (2013): Mine Reserves by
Country for Azerbaijan, Chile, China, Indonesia, Japan,
Russia, Turkmenistan and US in Metric Tons (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-6

Table 3: Select Iodine Producing Countries in the World (2012 &
2013): Production in Metric Tons (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-7
Chilean Operations Pose Heavy Competition to Global Counterparts II-7
Water Availability Issues Affect Certain Iodine Producers in
Chile II-7

2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES AND DRIVERS II-8
Increasing Global Population Offers Significant Growth
Opportunities II-8
Table 4: Top 25 Countries Worldwide (November 2014): Total
Population (in Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-8

Table 5: Proportion of Population with Insufficient Iodine
Intake (2013): Percentage of Proportion by Geographic Region -
Europe, Africa, Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia,
Western Pacific and Americas (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-9
Aging Population Spurs Market Growth II-9
Table 6: Global Population Statistics (2014): Population by
Region in Millions and Percentage Share of 65+ Age Group
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-10

Table 7: Global Population Statistics for the 65+ Age Group
(2013) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-11
Iodine Deficiency Levels in the Developing Asian Countries
Bode Well for the Market II-12
Iodine Deficiency- Still a Major Concern in Africa II-12
Iodine Pricing Trends II-13
Traditional End-Use Segments Regain Balance II-13
Emerging Application Areas for Iodine II-14
Iodine in Human Health: Largest Application Area II-14
Iodine Deficiency: A Major Threat II-14
WHO Recommendations of Urinary Iodine (UI) Levels in
Relation to Iodine Intake II-15
The Correlation Between Iodine and IDD II-15
Iodine Deficiency Disorders - The Spectrum II-16
Correcting IDD through Iodine Supplementation II-16
Food Fortification with Iodine: A Sound Strategy to Curb
Iodine Deficiency Disorders II-17
Recommended Iodine Intake by ICCIDD, UNICEF, and WHO II-17
Consumption of Iodized Salt on the Rise II-18
Table 8: Proportion of Households Using Adequate Iodized
Salt (2013): Percentage Breakdown by Geographic Region -
East Asia & Pacific, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, West
and Central Africa, and Other Under-Developed Countries
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-19

Table 9: Number of Newborns Protected and Unprotected from
Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDDs) in Million (2013)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-19
Global Initiatives and the Fight against IDD II-20
Government Initiatives Favors Iodine Consumption II-20
TNSEID and ICCIDD Join Forces II-20
WHO Optimistic of Eliminating Iodine Deficiency Worldwide II-20
UNICEF Active in Implementing Iodine Deficiency Programs II-20
UNHA: Not So Optimistic on Iodine Deficiency Elimination II-20

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-21
Iodine at a Glance II-21
Properties of Iodine II-21
Chemical Characteristics for Iodine II-22
Occurrence of Iodine II-23
Major Sources of Iodine II-23
Detection of Iodine II-23
Importance of Iodine in the Human Body II-24
Table 10: Distribution for Iodine in the Body (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-24
Recommended Sources of Iodine II-25
Iodine as an Essential Dietary Supplement II-25
Iodine Deficiency: Leads to Goiter II-25
Functions of the Thyroid Gland II-25
Major Uses of Iodine II-26
End-Use Areas for Iodine II-26
Table 11: Iodine Consumption as Compounds (2014): Percentage
Share Breakdown by Iodine Compounds - Organic Compounds,
Crude Iodine, Povidine-Iodine (idophors), Sodium Iodide,
Potassium Iodide and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-26
Major Applications II-27
Animal Feed II-27
Human Health II-27
Human Nutrition II-27
Contrast Media II-27
Commonly Used Ionic and Non-ionic Contrast Agents with
Details of Iodine Content and Osmolarity Levels II-28
Pharmaceuticals II-28
Agrochemicals II-28
Industrial Applications II-29
Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) II-29
Stabilizers II-29
Biocides/Iodophors II-29
Other Uses II-29
Inks and Colorants II-30
Photographic Chemicals II-30
Catalysts II-30

4. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN RECENT YEARS II-31
Useful Properties of Aryl Iodonium Salts II-31
Inventors Devise New Method to Make Cadexomer Iodine II-31
Electrically Conductive Polymers Formed by Doping Iodine in
Polyacetylene II-31
Myriad Uses Offered by Poly Vinyl Pyrroliodone Polymers II-31
Newly Discovered Properties of Iodine II-32
Uses of Iodine-125 and Iodine-131 in Imaging II-32
Iodine's Usage in Radiotherapy II-32
I-131 Anti-B1 Antibody: Designated as Fast Track Product II-32
Detection of Catalytic Kinetic Resolution in Racemic Primary
Amines II-33
Cyclodextrin-Iodine and Polyvinylpyrroliodone-Iodine Used as
Biocides II-33
Organic Synthesis is Possible Using Titanium Tetraiodide II-33
COIL II-33
Trifluoroiodomethane as a Fire Extinguisher II-33
Hydrogen Iodide in LCDs II-33

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-34
Sirocco and Canada Lithium Declare New Proposed Name for
Canada Lithium II-34
Iofina Concludes Construction of Iodine Plant II-34
Iofina Commissions IO#2 Iodine Extraction Facility II-34
Atacama Minerals Changes Name to Sirocco Mining II-34
PT Kimia FarmaTbk to Form Joint Venture with Consortium Led by
Mitsui II-34
ReAgent Introduces Lugol's Iodine II-34

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS II-35
ACF Minera S.A. (Chile) II-35
Algorta Norte S.A. (Chile) II-35
AZER YOD LLC (Azerbaijan) II-35
Godo Shigen Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Japan) II-35
IOCHEM Corporation (US) II-35
Iofina Plc. (UK) II-36
Ise Chemicals Corporation (Japan) II-36
Kanto Natural Gas Development Co., Ltd. (Japan) II-36
Nippoh Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Japan) II-36
RB Energy Inc. (Canada) II-37
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S.A. (Chile) II-37
Ajay-SQM Group (Chile) II-37
Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Japan) II-38
Deepwater Chemicals, Inc. (US) II-38

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-39
Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in
Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-39

Table 13: World Historic Review for Iodine by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007
through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-40

Table 14: World 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by Geographic
Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East and Latin America Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-41
Iodine Market by End-Use Applications II-42
Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine in Animal Feed by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42

Table 16: World Historic Review for Iodine in Animal Feed by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons
for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-43

Table 17: World 14-Year Perspective for Iodine in Animal Feed
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption
Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2007,
2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44

Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine in Human Health Applications by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45

Table 19: World Historic Review for Iodine in Human Health
Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in
Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46

Table 20: World 14-Year Perspective for Iodine in Human Health
Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for
Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47

Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine in Human Health Applications by Product Segment - X-Ray
Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals and Nutrition Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons
for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-48

Table 22: World Historic Review for Iodine in Human Health
Applications by Product Segment - X-Ray Contrast Media,
Pharmaceuticals and Nutrition Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through
2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49

Table 23: World 14-Year Perspective for Iodine in Human Health
Applications by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Consumption Volume for X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals
and Nutrition Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50

Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine in X-Ray Contrast Media by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-51

Table 25: World Historic Review for Iodine in X-Ray Contrast
Media by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in
Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-52

Table 26: World 14-Year Perspective for Iodine in X-Ray
Contrast Media by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for
Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-53

Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine in Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-54

Table 28: World Historic Review for Iodine in Pharmaceuticals
by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons
for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-55

Table 29: World 14-Year Perspective for Iodine in
Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for
Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-56

Table 30: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine in Nutrition by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption
in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-57

Table 31: World Historic Review for Iodine in Nutrition by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons
for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-58

Table 32: World 14-Year Perspective for Iodine in Nutrition by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume
for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2007, 2015 &
2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59

Table 33: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine in Industrial Applications by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60

Table 34: World Historic Review for Iodine in Industrial
Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in
Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61

Table 35: World 14-Year Perspective for Iodine in Industrial
Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for
Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62

Table 36: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine in Industrial Applications by Product Segment - Optical
Polarizing Film (OPF) and Stabilizers Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014
through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63

Table 37: World Historic Review for Iodine in Industrial
Applications by Product Segment - Optical Polarizing Film
(OPF) and Stabilizers Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64

Table 38: World 14-Year Perspective for Iodine in Industrial
Applications by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Consumption Volume for Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) and
Stabilizers Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-65

Table 39: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine in Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) by Geographic Region -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through
2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-66

Table 40: World Historic Review for Iodine in Optical
Polarizing Film (OPF) by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-67

Table 41: World 14-Year Perspective for Iodine in Optical
Polarizing Film (OPF) by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America
Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-68

Table 42: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine in Stabilizers by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-69

Table 43: World Historic Review for Iodine in Stabilizers by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons
for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-70

Table 44: World 14-Year Perspective for Iodine in Stabilizers
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption
Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2007,
2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-71

Table 45: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine in Biocides/ Iodophors by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-72

Table 46: World Historic Review for Iodine in Biocides/
Iodophors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in
Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-73

Table 47: World 14-Year Perspective for Iodine in
Biocides/Iodophors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown
of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America
Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-74

Table 48: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine in Other End-Use Applications by Geographic Region -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through
2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-75

Table 49: World Historic Review for Iodine in Other End-Use
Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in
Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-76

Table 50: World 14-Year Perspective for Iodine in Other
End-Use Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Consumption Volume for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America
Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-77


III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Outlook III-1
Oklahoma- The Largest Iodine Producer III-1
End-Use Applications Drive Iodine Demand in the US III-1
Iodine Deficiency in the US Population Creates Demand for
Supplementation III-2
Pricing Scenario III-2
Table 51: US Iodine Market (2010-2013): Prices in US$ per
Kilogram of Crude Iodine (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-2
Export-Import Statistics III-3
Table 52: US Iodine Market (2010-2013): Exports Volume in
Metric Tons and Value in US$ Thousand (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3

Table 53: US Exports for Iodine (2013): Percentage
Breakdown of Export Value by Destination - Germany, Canada,
China, Belgium, New Zealand, India, Mexico and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3

Table 54: US Iodine Market (2010-2013): Imports Volume in
Metric Tons and Value in US$ Thousand (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4

Table 55: US Imports for Iodine (2013): Percentage
Breakdown of Import Value by Origin - Chile, Japan and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4
Strategic Corporate Developments III-5
Select Key Players III-5
B.Market Analytics III-7
Table 56: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine by End-Use Application - Animal Feed, Human Health
Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals &
Nutrition), Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film
(OPF) & Stabilizers), Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric
Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 57: US Historic Review for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray
Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial
Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007
through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 58: US 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for
Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast
Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial Applications
(Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 &
2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

2. CANADA III-10
A.Market Analysis III-10
Outlook III-10
Increasing Iodine Deficiency Levels to Drive Growth III-10
Export/Import Statistics III-10
Table 59: Canadian Iodine Market (2010-2013): Exports Value
in US$ Thousand (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 60: Canadian Exports for Iodine (2013): Percentage
Breakdown of Export Value by Destination - US, Vietnam,
India, Australia, and Honduras Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

Table 61: Canadian Iodine Market (2010-2013): Imports Value
in US$ Thousand (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

Table 62: Canadian Imports for Iodine (2013): Percentage
Breakdown of Import Value by Origin - Chile, Japan, US,
India and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11
Strategic Corporate Developments III-12
RB Energy Inc. - A Major Canadian Player III-12
B.Market Analytics III-13
Table 63: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Iodine by End-Use Application - Animal Feed, Human
Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals &
Nutrition), Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film
(OPF) & Stabilizers), Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric
Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-13

Table 64: Canadian Historic Review for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray
Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial
Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007
through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 65: Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for
Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast
Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial Applications
(Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 &
2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

3. JAPAN III-16
A.Market Analysis III-16
Outlook III-16
Table 66: Japanese Iodine Market (2010-2013): Production in
Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16
Seaweed: Main Source of Iodine in Japanese Cuisine III-16
Southern Kanto Gas Field- Powerhouse of Iodine III-16
Natural Calamity Adversely Affects Iodine Production in Japan III-17
Select Major Players III-17
B.Market Analytics III-19
Table 67: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Iodine by End-Use Application - Animal Feed, Human
Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals &
Nutrition), Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film
(OPF) & Stabilizers), Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric
Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-19

Table 68: Japanese Historic Review for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray
Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial
Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007
through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20

Table 69: Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for
Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast
Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial Applications
(Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 &
2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

4. EUROPE III-22
A.Market Analysis III-22
Outlook III-22
Export/Import Statistics III-22
Table 70: European Exports for Iodine (2013): Percentage
Breakdown of Export Value by Destination - Italy, France,
Germany, Spain and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-22

Table 71: European Imports for Iodine (2013): Percentage
Breakdown of Import Value by Origin - Belgium, Netherlands,
UK, Germany, France and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-22
B.Market Analytics III-23
Table 72: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Iodine by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy,
UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years
2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23

Table 73: European Historic Review for Iodine by Geographic
Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest
of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24

Table 74: European 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption
Volume for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and
Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25

Table 75: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Iodine by End-Use Application - Animal Feed, Human
Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals &
Nutrition), Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film
(OPF) & Stabilizers), Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric
Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-26

Table 76: European Historic Review for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray
Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial
Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007
through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27

Table 77: European 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for
Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast
Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial Applications
(Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers), Biocides/
Iodophors and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

4a. FRANCE III-29
Market Analysis III-29
Table 78: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine by End-Use Application - Animal Feed, Human Health
Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals &
Nutrition), Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film
(OPF) & Stabilizers), Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric
Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 79: French Historic Review for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray
Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial
Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007
through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 80: French 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for
Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast
Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial Applications
(Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 &
2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

4b. GERMANY III-32
Market Analysis III-32
Table 81: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine by End-Use Application - Animal Feed, Human Health
Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals &
Nutrition), Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film
(OPF) & Stabilizers), Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric
Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-32

Table 82: German Historic Review for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray
Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial
Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007
through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33

Table 83: German 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for
Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast
Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial Applications
(Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 &
2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34

4c. ITALY III-35
Market Analysis III-35
Table 84: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine by End-Use Application - Animal Feed, Human Health
Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals &
Nutrition), Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film
(OPF) & Stabilizers), Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric
Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-35

Table 85: Italian Historic Review for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray
Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial
Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007
through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 86: Italian 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for
Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast
Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial Applications
(Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 &
2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM III-38
A.Market Analysis III-38
Outlook III-38
Iodine Deficiency on Rise III-38
Strategic Corporate Development III-38
Iofina Plc. - A Key Player III-38
B.Market Analytics III-39
Table 87: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine by End-Use Application - Animal Feed, Human Health
Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals &
Nutrition), Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film
(OPF) & Stabilizers), Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric
Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-39

Table 88: UK Historic Review for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray
Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial
Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007
through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 89: UK 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for
Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast
Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial Applications
(Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers), Biocides/
Iodophors and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

4e. SPAIN III-42
Market Analysis III-42
Table 90: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine by End-Use Application - Animal Feed, Human Health
Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals &
Nutrition), Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film
(OPF) & Stabilizers), Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric
Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 91: Spanish Historic Review for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray
Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial
Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007
through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 92: Spanish 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for
Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast
Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial Applications
(Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 &
2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

4f. RUSSIA III-45
Market Analysis III-45
Table 93: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine by End-Use Application - Animal Feed, Human Health
Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals &
Nutrition), Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film
(OPF) & Stabilizers), Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric
Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-45

Table 94: Russian Historic Review for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray
Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial
Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007
through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46

Table 95: Russian 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for
Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast
Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial Applications
(Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 &
2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47

4g. REST OF EUROPE III-48
A.Market Analysis III-48
Outlook III-48
Azerbaijan Continues to Battle Iodine Deficiency III-48
Azer Yod LLC (Azerbaijan) - A Major Iodine Producer III-48
B.Market Analytics III-49
Table 96: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Iodine by End-Use Application - Animal Feed,
Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial Applications
(Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014
through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 97: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Iodine by
End-Use Application - Animal Feed, Human Health Applications
(X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition),
Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) &
Stabilizers), Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric
Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-50

Table 98: Rest of Europe 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by
End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption
Volume for Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray
Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial
Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 &
2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51

5. ASIA-PACIFIC III-52
A.Market Analysis III-52
Outlook III-52
Iodine Deficiency Levels in the Developing Asian Countries
Spur Growth III-52
B.Market Analytics III-53
Table 99: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Iodine by Geographic Region - China, India and
Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014 through
2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53

Table 100: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Iodine by
Geographic Region - China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in
Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54

Table 101: Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption
Volume for China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for
Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

Table 102: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Iodine by End-Use Application - Animal Feed,
Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial Applications
(Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014
through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 103: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Iodine by
End-Use Application - Animal Feed, Human Health Applications
(X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition),
Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) &
Stabilizers), Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric
Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-57

Table 104: Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by
End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption
Volume for Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray
Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial
Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 &
2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

5a. CHINA III-59
A.Market Analysis III-59
Outlook III-59
Limited Supply in China Benefits Exporting Nations III-59
Competitive scenario III-59
IDD in China - An Outline III-59
Seaweed Snacks: Risky for the Kids III-60
B.Market Analytics III-61
Table 105: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Iodine by End-Use Application - Animal Feed, Human
Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals &
Nutrition), Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film
(OPF) & Stabilizers), Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric
Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-61

Table 106: Chinese Historic Review for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray
Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial
Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007
through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

Table 107: Chinese 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for
Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast
Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial Applications
(Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 &
2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-63

5b. INDIA III-64
A.Market Analysis III-64
Outlook III-64
Japanese Disaster Affects Iodine Supply to India III-64
B.Market Analytics III-65
Table 108: Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iodine by End-Use Application - Animal Feed, Human Health
Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals &
Nutrition), Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film
(OPF) & Stabilizers), Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric
Tons for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-65

Table 109: Indian Historic Review for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray
Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial
Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007
through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66

Table 110: Indian 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume for
Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast
Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial Applications
(Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets for Years 2007, 2015 &
2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67

5c. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC III-68
A.Market Analysis III-68
Outlook III-68
Strategic Corporate Development III-68
PT Kimia Farma TBK - A Key Indonesian Player III-68
B.Market Analytics III-69
Table 111: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current &
Future Analysis for Iodine by End-Use Application - Animal
Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial Applications
(Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014
through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69

Table 112: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Iodine
by End-Use Application - Animal Feed, Human Health
Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals &
Nutrition), Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film
(OPF) & Stabilizers), Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption in Metric
Tons for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-70

Table 113: Rest of Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for
Iodine by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of
Consumption Volume for Animal Feed, Human Health
Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals &
Nutrition), Industrial Applications (Optical Polarizing Film
(OPF) & Stabilizers), Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets
for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-71

6. THE MIDDLE EAST III-72
Market Analysis III-72
Table 114: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Iodine by End-Use Application - Animal Feed,
Human Health Applications (X-Ray Contrast Media,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial Applications
(Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2014
through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-73

Table 115: Middle East Historic Review for Iodine by End-Use
Application - Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray
Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial
Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Other Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2007
through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-74

Table 116: Middle East 14-Year Perspective for Iodine by
End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Consumption
Volume for Animal Feed, Human Health Applications (X-Ray
Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals & Nutrition), Industrial
Applications (Optical Polarizing Film (OPF) & Stabilizers),
Biocides/Iodophors and Othe