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玻璃鱗片塗層市場規模、佔有率、趨勢分析報告：按材料、最終用途、地區、細分市場趨勢，2023-2030 年

Glass Flake Coatings Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Material (Epoxy, Vinyl Ester, Polyester), By End-use (Oil & Gas, Chemical, Industrial, Construction, Marine), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030
出版日期: | 出版商: Grand View Research | 英文 80 Pages | 商品交期: 2-10個工作天內

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玻璃鱗片塗層市場成長與趨勢

Grand View Research, Inc.的最新研究顯示，到2030年，全球玻璃鱗片塗層市場規模預計將達到24.4億美元。

預計2023年至2030年該市場將以4.45%的年複合成長率成長。各行業的快速工業化預計將推動對玻璃鱗片塗料的需求。玻璃鱗片塗層廣泛用於航運、石油、天然氣以及化學加工行業，以保護管道、儲存槽和結構等設備免受化學暴露、腐蝕和磨損。

隨著世界各地基礎設施建設的擴展，玻璃鱗片塗料的需求量很大。建設產業開發新的基礎設施計劃，如道路、橋樑、機場和建築物。計劃的增加預計將推動未來市場的成長。玻璃鱗片塗層用於防止腐蝕並延長基礎設施資產的使用壽命。

此外，玻璃鱗片塗層也常用於用水和污水處理設施。這些塗層可保護機械免受化學物質和污水的腐蝕影響，包括儲槽、管道、泵浦和混凝土結構。增加用水和污水處理設施以滿足對清潔水不斷成長的需求預計將成為市場的驅動力。玻璃鱗片塗料也用於辦公大樓、住宅和公共基礎設施等建築計劃。

全球對創新和高效塗料的需求不斷成長，預計將推動對玻璃鱗片塗料的需求並推動市場成長。此外，隨著海上石油、天然氣行業的擴張，對設備和設備改進性能和更長壽命的需求不斷增加，預計將有助於市場成長。然而，原料成本、製造方法和具體應用步驟的波動預計將限制市場成長。

玻璃鱗片塗層市場報告亮點

  • 按地區分類，亞太地區主導整個市場，2023 年收益佔 38%。化學、船舶和建築等多個最終用途行業的成長預計將創造對玻璃鱗片塗料的需求，進一步推動市場成長。
  • 以材料來看，環氧樹脂細分市場佔據主導地位，2022 年銷售佔有率最大，超過 44%。由於近海、海洋和化學工業的增加，環氧玻璃鱗片塗料市場預計將成長。摻有玻璃鱗片的環氧塗料因其優異的耐腐蝕而成為工業中不可或缺的材料。
  • 以最終用途分類，海洋工業領域佔據市場主導地位，到 2022 年將佔銷售額的 31.0% 以上。由於各國之間貿易的增加而導致的全球航運業的成長預計將提振海洋工業，從而帶動同行業對玻璃鱗片塗料的需求。
  • 2022 年 9 月，佐敦推出了終極高光澤金屬面漆系統 MegaGloss Metallic。此次發布有助於鞏固該公司作為超級遊艇領域首選塗料合作夥伴的地位。佐敦推出該系統是為了增強其 MegaGloss 產品線，其中包括 MegaGloss HG 和 MegaGloss AC。

目錄

第1章 調查方法與範圍

第2章 執行摘要

第3章 市場變數、趨勢和範圍

  • 市場體系展望
  • 產業價值鏈分析
  • 法律規範
  • 市場動態
    • 市場促進因素分析
    • 市場抑制因素分析
    • 產業挑戰
  • 經營環境分析：玻璃鱗片鍍膜市場
    • 產業分析-波特五力分析
    • PESTEL分析
  • COVID-19 對玻璃鱗片塗料市場的影響

第4章 玻璃鱗片塗層市場：材料估算與趨勢分析

  • 2022 年和 2030 年按材料分類的趨勢和市場佔有率分析

第5章 玻璃鱗片塗層市場：最終用途估計和趨勢分析

  • 2022 年和 2030 年按最終用途分類的趨勢和市場佔有率分析

第6章 玻璃鱗片塗層市場：區域估計和趨勢分析

  • 2022 年和 2030 年區域趨勢和市場佔有率分析
  • 北美洲
    • 2018-2030年北美玻璃鱗片塗料市場估計與預測
  • 歐洲
    • 2018-2030年歐洲玻璃鱗片塗層市場估計與預測
  • 亞太地區
    • 2018-2030年亞太地區玻璃鱗片塗料市場估計與預測
  • 中美洲和南美洲
    • 2018-2030 年拉丁美洲玻璃鱗片塗層市場估計與預測
    • 2018-2030年巴西玻璃鱗片塗料市場估計與預測
    • 2018-2030年阿根廷玻璃鱗片塗料市場估計與預測
  • 中東/非洲
    • 2018-2030年中東和非洲玻璃鱗片塗層市場估計和預測
    • 2018-2030年沙烏地阿拉伯玻璃鱗片塗料市場估計與預測
    • 2018-2030年阿拉伯聯合大公國玻璃鱗片塗層市場估計與預測
    • 2018-2030年南非玻璃鱗片塗料市場估計與預測

第7章 競爭形勢

  • 公司分類
  • 公司市場定位
  • 企業熱力圖分析
  • 策略規劃
  • 公司列表（公司簡介、產品基準、財務實績）
    • Akzo Nobel NV
    • Hempel A/S
    • PPG Industries, Inc.
    • KCC Corporation
    • Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.
    • Winn & Coales（Denso）Ltd
    • Berger Paints India Limited
    • The Sherwin-Williams Company
    • Jotun A/S
    • Deccan Mechanical &Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd
    • Taiyuan Heavy Industry Co.
Product Code: GVR-4-68040-142-4

Glass Flake Coatings Market Growth & Trends:

The global glass flake coatings market size is expected to reach USD 2.44 billion by 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc.. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.45% from 2023 to 2030. Rapid industrialization in various industries is expected to fuel the demand for glass flake coatings. Glass flake coatings are widely used in the maritime, oil and gas, and chemical processing industries to protect their equipment including pipes, storage tanks, and structures against chemical exposure, corrosion, and wear.

Glass flake coatings are growing in demand as infrastructure construction expands around the globe. The construction industry develops new infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, airports, and structures. The increase in projects is expected to promote market growth in the future years. Glass flake coatings are used to prevent corrosion and extend the lifespan of infrastructure assets.

Moreover, glass flake coatings are also commonly used in water and wastewater treatment plants. These coatings protect machinery from the corrosive effects of chemicals and wastewater, such as tanks, pipes, pumps, and concrete structures. The growth of water and wastewater treatment facilities to meet the increased demand for clean water is expected to propel the market. In addition, glass flake coatings are utilized in architectural projects such as office buildings, residential buildings, and public infrastructure.

The increase in demand for innovative and highly efficient coatings globally is expected to drive the demand for glass flake coatings, thus propelling the market growth. In addition, the increased requirement for enhancing the performance and longevity of equipment and devices, along with the expansion in the offshore oil and gas industry is expected to contribute to the growth of the market. However, the fluctuation in costs of raw materials, manufacturing methods, and specific application procedures is expected to limit the market growth.

Glass Flake Coatings Market Report Highlights:

  • Based on region, Asia Pacific dominated the overall market in terms of revenue of 38% in 2023. The rise in several end-use industries including chemical, marine, and construction is likely to create demand for glass flake coatings, further boosting the market growth.
  • Based on material, the epoxy segment dominated the market in 2022 with the largest revenue share of over 44%. The market for epoxy-based glass flake coatings is expected to grow owing to the rise in offshore, marine, and chemical industries. Epoxy-based coatings with glass flake additives offer superior corrosion resistance attributes, making them essential in industries
  • In terms of end-use, the marine industry segment dominated the market with over 31.0% in terms of revenue in 2022. The rise in the global shipping industry owing to the growth in trade among countries is expected to boost the marine industry, thus propelling the demand for glass flake coatings in the industry
  • In September 2022, Jotun introduced MegaGloss Metallic, an ultimate high gloss metallic topcoat system. This launch will help the company in enhancing its position as a preferred coatings partner in the Superyacht segment. Jotun introduced this system to round up their MegaGloss line of products, which also includes MegaGloss HG and MegaGloss AC

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

  • 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
  • 1.2. Market Definition
  • 1.3. Information Procurement
    • 1.3.1. Purchased Database
    • 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
  • 1.4. Information Analysis
  • 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
  • 1.6. Data validation & publishing
    • 1.6.1 Research scope and assumptions
  • 1.7. List of Data Sources

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

  • 2.1. Market Snapshot
  • 2.2. Segmental Snapshot
  • 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot

Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope

  • 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
  • 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 3.3. Regulatory Framework
  • 3.4. Market Dynamics
    • 3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
    • 3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
    • 3.4.3. Industry Challenges
  • 3.5. Business Environment Analysis: Glass Flake Coatings Market
    • 3.5.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's Five Force Analysis
      • 3.5.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      • 3.5.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      • 3.5.1.3. Competitive Rivalry
      • 3.5.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
      • 3.5.1.5. Threat of New Entrants
    • 3.5.2. PESTEL Analysis
      • 3.5.2.1. Political Analysis
      • 3.5.2.2. Economic Analysis
      • 3.5.2.3. Social Analysis
      • 3.5.2.4. Capacity Analysis
      • 3.5.2.5. Environment Analysis
      • 3.5.2.6. Legal Analysis
  • 3.6. Impact of Covid-19 on Glass Flake Coatings Market

Chapter 4. Glass Flake Coatings Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis

  • 4.1. Material Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 2030
    • 4.1.1. Epoxy
      • 4.1.1.1. Epoxy Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
    • 4.1.2. Vinyl Ester
      • 4.1.2.1. Vinyl Ester Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
    • 4.1.3. Polyester
      • 4.1.3.1. Polyester Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)

Chapter 5. Glass Flake Coatings Market: End-use Estimates & Trend Analysis

  • 5.1. End-use Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 2030
    • 5.1.1. Oil & Gas
      • 5.1.1.1. Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Oil & Gas, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
    • 5.1.2. Chemical
      • 5.1.2.1. Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, Chemical, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
    • 5.1.3. Industrial
      • 5.1.3.1. Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Industrial, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
    • 5.1.4. Construction
      • 5.1.4.1. Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Construction, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
    • 5.1.5. Marine
      • 5.1.5.1. Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Marine, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
    • 5.1.6. Others
      • 5.1.6.1. Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Others, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)

Chapter 6. Glass Flake Coatings Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

  • 6.1. Regional Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 2030
  • 6.2. North America
    • 6.2.1. North America Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.2.1.1. U.S. Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.2.1.2. Canada Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.2.1.3. Mexico Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • 6.3. Europe
    • 6.3.1. Europe Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.3.1.1. Germany Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.3.1.2. UK Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.3.1.3. France Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.3.1.4. Italy Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.3.1.5. Spain Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.3.1.6. The Netherlands Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • 6.4. Asia Pacific
    • 6.4.1. Asia Pacific Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.4.1.1. China Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.4.1.2. India Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.4.1.3. Japan India Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.4.1.4. South Korea Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.4.1.5. Australia Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.4.1.6. Malaysia Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.4.1.7. Singapore Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.4.1.8. Thailand Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
      • 6.4.1.9. Vietnam Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • 6.5. Central & South America
    • 6.5.1. Central & South America Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
    • 6.5.2. Brazil Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
    • 6.5.3. Argentina Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • 6.6. Middle East & Africa
    • 6.6.1. Middle East & Africa Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
    • 6.6.2. Saudi Arabia Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
    • 6.6.3. UAE Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
    • 6.6.4. South Africa Glass Flake Coatings Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

  • 7.1. Company Categorization
  • 7.2. Company Market Positioning
  • 7.3. Company Heat Map Analysis
  • 7.4. Strategy Mapping
  • 7.5. Company Listing (Company Overview, Product Benchmarking, Financial Performance)
    • 7.5.1. Akzo Nobel N.V.
    • 7.5.2. Hempel A/S
    • 7.5.3. PPG Industries, Inc.
    • 7.5.4. KCC Corporation
    • 7.5.5. Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.
    • 7.5.6. Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd
    • 7.5.7. Berger Paints India Limited
    • 7.5.8. The Sherwin-Williams Company
    • 7.5.9. Jotun A/S
    • 7.5.10. Deccan Mechanical & Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd
    • 7.5.11. Taiyuan Heavy Industry Co.

List of Tables

  • Table 1 U.S. macro-economic outlay
  • Table 2 Canada macro-economic outlay
  • Table 3 Mexico macro-economic outlay
  • Table 4 Germany macro-economic outlay
  • Table 5 UK macro-economic outlay
  • Table 6 France macro-economic outlay
  • Table 7 Italy macro-economic outlay
  • Table 8 Spain macro-economic outlay
  • Table 9 Netherlands macro-economic outlay
  • Table 10 China macro-economic outlay
  • Table 11 India macro-economic outlay
  • Table 12 Japan macro-economic outlay
  • Table 13 South Korea macro-economic outlay
  • Table 14 Australia macro-economic outlay
  • Table 15 Malaysia macro-economic outlay
  • Table 16 Singapore macro-economic outlay
  • Table 17 Thailand macro-economic outlay
  • Table 18 Vietnam macro-economic outlay
  • Table 19 Brazil macro-economic outlay
  • Table 20 Argentina macro-economic outlay
  • Table 21 South Africa macro-economic outlay
  • Table 22 UAE macro-economic outlay
  • Table 23 Saudi Arabia macro-economic outlay
  • Table 24 Company Heat Map Analysis
  • Table 25 Financial Performance
  • Table 26 Product Benchmarking
  • Table 27 Key Companies Undergoing Expansions
  • Table 28 Key Companies Involved in Collaborations
  • Table 29 Key Companies Involved in Partnerships
  • Table 30 Key Companies Launching New Products

List of Figures

  • Fig. 1 Glass Flake Coatings Market Segmentation
  • Fig. 2 Information Procurement
  • Fig. 3 Data Analysis Models
  • Fig. 4 Market Formulation And Validation
  • Fig. 5 Data Validating & Publishing
  • Fig. 6 Market Snapshot 2022
  • Fig. 7 Segment Snapshot
  • Fig. 8 Competitive Landscape Snapshot
  • Fig. 9 Glass Flake Coatings Market, 2022 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 10 Glass Flake Coatings Market - Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • Fig. 11 Glass Flake Coatings Market dynamics
  • Fig. 12 Glass Flake Coatings Market: PORTER's Analysis
  • Fig. 13 Glass Flake Coatings Market: PESTEL Analysis
  • Fig. 14 Glass Flake Coatings Market, by material: Key Takeaways
  • Fig. 15 Glass Flake Coatings Market, by material: Revenue Market Share, 2022 & 2030
  • Fig. 16 Glass Flake Coatings Market, by End-use: Key Takeaways
  • Fig. 17 Glass Flake Coatings Market, by End-use: Revenue Market Share, 2022 & 2030
  • Fig. 18 Epoxy market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 19 Vinyl Ester market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 20 Oil & Gas Market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 21 Chemical market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 22 Industrial market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 23 Glass Flake Coatings Market revenue, by region, 2022 & 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 24 Regional marketplace: Regional Outlook
  • Fig. 25 Regional marketplace: Key takeaways
  • Fig. 26 North America Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 27 U.S. Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 28 Canada Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 29 Mexico Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 30 Europe Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 31 Germany Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 32 UK Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 33 France Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 34 Italy Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 35 Spain Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 36 The Netherlands Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 37 Asia Pacific Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 38 China Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 39 India Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 40 Japan Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 41 South Korea Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 42 Australia Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 43 Malaysia Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 44 Singapore Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 45 Thailand Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 46 Vietnam Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 47 Central & South America Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 48 Brazil Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 49 Argentina Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 50 Middle East & Africa Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 51 Saudi Arabia Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 52 UAE Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 53 South Africa Glass Flake Coatings Market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
  • Fig. 54 Key Company Categorization