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全球手工藝品市場研究報告 - 2024 年至 2032 年行業分析、規模、佔有率、成長、趨勢和預測

Global Handicrafts Market Research Report - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2024 to 2032

出版日期: | 出版商: Value Market Research | 英文 179 Pages | 商品交期: 最快1-2個工作天內

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全球手工藝品市場需求預計將從2023年的7,378.9億美元達到2032年近11,565.3億美元的市場規模,2024-2032年研究期間複合年成長率為5.12%。

手工藝品是指工匠手工製作的物品。手工製品以其美麗、稀有和獨特而聞名。這些產品很有幫助,可以增強室內裝潢的美感。用於製造此類產品的原料是天然來源的,不需要任何大量的資本投資。手工業是勞力密集產業,是謀生手段。擁有手工藝品被認為是身份的象徵,這些物品在遊客中很流行。它是外匯收入的來源,為整體經濟成長做出貢獻。此外,手工藝品代表了特定地區的藝術和文化遺產,並有助於促進其發展。

市場促進因素

促進手工藝品市場成長的關鍵因素是相對較低的投資、較低的能源需求、透過電子商務入口網站輕鬆獲得手工藝品以及發展中國家不斷成長的旅遊業。其他手工藝品市場產生正面影響的因素包括可支配收入的增加,飯店、工作場所和醫院對此類物品的需求增加,以及逐漸從民族設計轉向現代設計。此外,政府對手工業的資助也將提振其市場。然而,缺乏組織技能、知識、接觸先進技術和促銷活動等因素將阻礙手工藝品市場的成長。

研究報告涵蓋波特五力模型、市場吸引力分析和價值鏈分析。這些工具有助於清晰地了解行業結構並評估全球範圍內的競爭吸引力。此外,這些工具還對全球手工藝品市場的每個細分市場進行包容性評估。手工藝品產業的成長和趨勢為本研究提供了整體方法。

市場區隔

手工藝品市場報告的這一部分提供了國家和區域層面細分市場的詳細資料,從而幫助策略師確定相應產品或服務的目標人口統計數據以及即將到來的機會。

按產品分類

  • 服飾及配件
  • 木製品
  • 玻璃器皿
  • 陶器
  • 藝術金屬器皿
  • 廚房及餐具
  • 雕塑
  • 香水和熏香
  • 其他

按配銷通路

  • 大眾零售商
  • 獨立零售商
  • 專賣店
  • 網路商店
  • 其他

區域分析

本節涵蓋區域前景,重點介紹北美、歐洲、亞太地區、拉丁美洲以及中東和非洲手工藝品市場當前和未來的需求。此外,該報告重點關注所有主要地區各個應用領域的需求、估計和預測。

該研究報告還涵蓋了市場主要參與者的全面概況以及對全球競爭格局的深入了解。手工藝品市場的主要參與者包括亞洲手工藝品私人有限公司。有限公司、Native Crafts And Arts Inc.、Fakih Group Of Companies、Gangamani Fashions(藝術和工藝品)、HN Handicrafts、SN Handicrafts、Unique Handicrafts Ltd、Vietnam Handicraft Co. Ltd、Haswani Handicrafts、Sushil Craft。本節包含競爭格局的整體視圖,包括各種策略發展,例如關鍵併購、未來產能、合作夥伴關係、財務概況、合作、新產品開發、新產品發布和其他發展。

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目錄

第1章:前言

  • 報告說明
    • 客觀的
    • 目標受眾
    • 獨特的銷售主張 (USP) 和產品
  • 研究範圍
  • 研究方法
    • 市場研究過程
    • 市場研究方法論

第 2 章:執行摘要

  • 市場亮點
  • 全球市場概況

第 3 章:手工藝品 - 產業分析

  • 簡介 - 市場動態
  • 市場促進因素
  • 市場限制
  • 機會
  • 產業動態
  • 波特五力分析
  • 市場吸引力分析
    • 按產品分類的市場吸引力分析
    • 按配銷通路分類的市場吸引力分析
    • 市場吸引力分析:按地區

第 4 章:價值鏈分析

  • 價值鏈分析
  • 原料分析
    • 原料清單
    • 原料廠商清單
    • 主要原物料價格走勢
  • 潛在買家名單
  • 行銷管道
    • 直效行銷
    • 間接行銷
    • 行銷通路發展趨勢

第 5 章:全球手工藝品市場分析:依產品分類

  • 概述(按產品)
  • 按產品分類的歷史和預測資料分析
  • 服飾及配件
  • 木製品
  • 玻璃器皿
  • 陶器
  • 藝術金屬器皿
  • 廚房及餐具
  • 雕塑
  • 香水和熏香
  • 其他

第 6 章:全球手工藝品市場分析:按分銷管道

  • 配銷通路概述
  • 按配銷通路進行歷史和預測資料分析
  • 大眾零售商
  • 獨立零售商
  • 專賣店
  • 網路商店
  • 其他

第 7 章:全球手工藝品市場分析:依地理位置

  • 區域展望
  • 介紹
  • 北美銷售分析
    • 概覽、歷史與預測資料銷售分析
    • 北美按細分市場銷售分析
    • 北美按國家銷售分析
    • 美國銷售分析
    • 加拿大銷售分析
    • 墨西哥銷售分析
  • 歐洲銷售分析
    • 概覽、歷史與預測資料銷售分析
    • 歐洲按細分市場銷售分析
    • 歐洲按國家銷售分析
    • 英國銷售分析
    • 法國銷售分析
    • 德國銷售分析
    • 義大利銷售分析
    • 俄羅斯銷售分析
    • 歐洲其他地區銷售分析
  • 亞太地區銷售分析
    • 概覽、歷史與預測資料銷售分析
    • 亞太地區按細分市場銷售分析
    • 亞太地區按國家銷售分析
    • 中國銷售分析
    • 印度銷售分析
    • 日本銷售分析
    • 韓國銷售分析
    • 澳洲銷售分析
    • 東南亞銷售分析
    • 亞太地區其他地區銷售分析
  • 拉丁美洲銷售分析
    • 概覽、歷史與預測資料銷售分析
    • 拉丁美洲按細分市場銷售分析
    • 拉丁美洲按國家銷售分析
    • 巴西銷售分析
    • 阿根廷銷售分析
    • 秘魯銷售分析
    • 智利銷售分析
    • 拉丁美洲其他地區銷售分析
  • 中東和非洲銷售分析
    • 概覽、歷史與預測資料銷售分析
    • 中東和非洲按細分市場銷售分析
    • 中東和非洲按國家銷售分析
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯銷售分析
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國銷售分析
    • 以色列銷售分析
    • 南非銷售分析
    • 中東其他地區和非洲銷售分析

第 8 章:手工藝品企業的競爭格局

  • 工藝品市場比賽
  • 夥伴關係/協作/協議
  • 併購
  • 新產品發布
  • 其他發展

第 9 章:公司簡介

  • 頂級公司市佔率分析
  • 市場集中度
  • Asian Handicrafts Pvt. Ltd.
    • 公司概況
    • 公司收入
    • 產品
    • 最新動態
  • Native Crafts And Arts Inc.
    • 公司概況
    • 公司收入
    • 產品
    • 最新動態
  • Fakih Group Of Companies
    • 公司概況
    • 公司收入
    • 產品
    • 最新動態
  • Gangamani Fashions (Art & Crafts)
    • 公司概況
    • 公司收入
    • 產品
    • 最新動態
  • HN Handicrafts
    • 公司概況
    • 公司收入
    • 產品
    • 最新動態
  • SN Handicrafts
    • 公司概況
    • 公司收入
    • 產品
    • 最新動態
  • Unique Handicrafts Ltd
    • 公司概況
    • 公司收入
    • 產品
    • 最新動態
  • Vietnam Handicraft Co. Ltd
    • 公司概況
    • 公司收入
    • 產品
    • 最新動態
  • Haswani Handicrafts
    • 公司概況
    • 公司收入
    • 產品
    • 最新動態
  • Sushil Craft
    • 公司概況
    • 公司收入
    • 產品
    • 最新動態

註 - 在公司概況中,財務詳細資訊和最新發展視情況而定,或對私人公司而言可能不包括在內

Product Code: VMR11215445

The global demand for Handicrafts Market is presumed to reach the market size of nearly USD 1156.53 Billion by 2032 from USD 737.89 Billion in 2023 with a CAGR of 5.12% under the study period 2024-2032.

Handicrafts refer to handmade items made by an artisan. Handcrafted products are known for their beauty, rarity, and uniqueness. These products are helpful and enhance the aesthetic appeal of the interiors. The raw materials used to make such products are naturally sourced and don't require any heavy capital investment. The handicraft industry is labor-intensive and is a means of earning a livelihood. Owning handicraft items is considered a status symbol, and these items are trendy among tourists. It serves as a source of foreign exchange revenue and contributes to the overall economic growth. In addition, handicrafts represent a particular region's art and cultural heritage and help promote the same.

MARKET DRIVERS

The key factors contributing to the growth of the handicrafts market are comparatively low investment, low energy requirements, easy availability of handcrafted products through e-commerce portals, and the growing travel and tourism industry in developing countries. Other factors that positively impact the handicraft market are increasing disposable income, increasing demand for such items in hotels, workplaces, and hospitals, and the gradual shift towards contemporary designs from ethnic ones. Furthermore, funding by the government to support the handicraft industry will also boost its market. However, factors like lack of organizational skills, knowledge, exposure to advanced technologies, and promotional activities will hinder handicrafts' market growth.

The research report covers Porter's Five Forces Model, Market Attractiveness Analysis, and Value Chain analysis. These tools help to get a clear picture of the industry's structure and evaluate the competition attractiveness at a global level. Additionally, these tools also give an inclusive assessment of each segment in the global market of Handicrafts. The growth and trends of Handicrafts industry provide a holistic approach to this study.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This section of the Handicrafts market report provides detailed data on the segments at country and regional level, thereby assisting the strategist in identifying the target demographics for the respective product or services with the upcoming opportunities.

By Product

  • Apparel & Accessories
  • Woodwork
  • Glassware
  • Potteryware
  • Art Metalware
  • Kitchen & Tableware
  • Sculpture
  • Fragrance & Incense Sticks
  • Others

By Distribution Channel

  • Mass Retailers
  • Independent Retailers
  • Specialty Stores
  • Online Stores
  • Others

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

This section covers the regional outlook, which accentuates current and future demand for the Handicrafts market across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Further, the report focuses on demand, estimation, and forecast for individual application segments across all the prominent regions.

The research report also covers the comprehensive profiles of the key players in the market and an in-depth view of the competitive landscape worldwide. The major players in the Handicrafts market include Asian Handicrafts Pvt. Ltd., Native Crafts And Arts Inc., Fakih Group Of Companies, Gangamani Fashions (Art & Crafts), HN Handicrafts, S. N. Handicrafts, Unique Handicrafts Ltd, Vietnam Handicraft Co. Ltd, Haswani Handicrafts, Sushil Craft. This section consists of a holistic view of the competitive landscape that includes various strategic developments such as key mergers & acquisitions, future capacities, partnerships, financial overviews, collaborations, new product developments, new product launches, and other developments.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PREFACE

  • 1.1. Report Description
    • 1.1.1 Objective
    • 1.1.2 Target Audience
    • 1.1.3 Unique Selling Proposition (USP) & offerings
  • 1.2. Research Scope
  • 1.3. Research Methodology
    • 1.3.1 Market Research Process
    • 1.3.2 Market Research Methodology

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • 2.1. Highlights of Market
  • 2.2. Global Market Snapshot

3. HANDICRAFTS - INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

  • 3.1. Introduction - Market Dynamics
  • 3.2. Market Drivers
  • 3.3. Market Restraints
  • 3.4. Opportunities
  • 3.5. Industry Trends
  • 3.6. Porter's Five Force Analysis
  • 3.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis
    • 3.7.1 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Product
    • 3.7.2 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channel
    • 3.7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region

4. VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS

  • 4.1. Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.2. Raw Material Analysis
    • 4.2.1 List of Raw Materials
    • 4.2.2 Raw Material Manufactures List
    • 4.2.3 Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
  • 4.3. List of Potential Buyers
  • 4.4. Marketing Channel
    • 4.4.1 Direct Marketing
    • 4.4.2 Indirect Marketing
    • 4.4.3 Marketing Channel Development Trend

5. GLOBAL HANDICRAFTS MARKET ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT

  • 5.1. Overview By Product
  • 5.2. Historical and Forecast Data Analysis By Product
  • 5.3. Apparel & Accessories Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.4. Woodwork Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.5. Glassware Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.6. Potteryware Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.7. Art Metalware Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.8. Kitchen & Tableware Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.9. Sculpture Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.10. Fragrance & Incense Sticks Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.11. Others Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions

6. GLOBAL HANDICRAFTS MARKET ANALYSIS BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL

  • 6.1. Overview By Distribution Channel
  • 6.2. Historical and Forecast Data Analysis By Distribution Channel
  • 6.3. Mass Retailers Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 6.4. Independent Retailers Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 6.5. Specialty Stores Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 6.6. Online Stores Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 6.7. Others Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions

7. GLOBAL HANDICRAFTS MARKET ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY

  • 7.1. Regional Outlook
  • 7.2. Introduction
  • 7.3. North America Sales Analysis
    • 7.3.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 7.3.2 North America By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 7.3.3 North America By Country Sales Analysis
    • 7.3.4 United States Sales Analysis
    • 7.3.5 Canada Sales Analysis
    • 7.3.6 Mexico Sales Analysis
  • 7.4. Europe Sales Analysis
    • 7.4.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 7.4.2 Europe By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 7.4.3 Europe By Country Sales Analysis
    • 7.4.4 United Kingdom Sales Analysis
    • 7.4.5 France Sales Analysis
    • 7.4.6 Germany Sales Analysis
    • 7.4.7 Italy Sales Analysis
    • 7.4.8 Russia Sales Analysis
    • 7.4.9 Rest Of Europe Sales Analysis
  • 7.5. Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
    • 7.5.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 7.5.2 Asia Pacific By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 7.5.3 Asia Pacific By Country Sales Analysis
    • 7.5.4 China Sales Analysis
    • 7.5.5 India Sales Analysis
    • 7.5.6 Japan Sales Analysis
    • 7.5.7 South Korea Sales Analysis
    • 7.5.8 Australia Sales Analysis
    • 7.5.9 South East Asia Sales Analysis
    • 7.5.10 Rest Of Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
  • 7.6. Latin America Sales Analysis
    • 7.6.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 7.6.2 Latin America By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 7.6.3 Latin America By Country Sales Analysis
    • 7.6.4 Brazil Sales Analysis
    • 7.6.5 Argentina Sales Analysis
    • 7.6.6 Peru Sales Analysis
    • 7.6.7 Chile Sales Analysis
    • 7.6.8 Rest of Latin America Sales Analysis
  • 7.7. Middle East & Africa Sales Analysis
    • 7.7.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 7.7.2 Middle East & Africa By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 7.7.3 Middle East & Africa By Country Sales Analysis
    • 7.7.4 Saudi Arabia Sales Analysis
    • 7.7.5 UAE Sales Analysis
    • 7.7.6 Israel Sales Analysis
    • 7.7.7 South Africa Sales Analysis
    • 7.7.8 Rest Of Middle East And Africa Sales Analysis

8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE OF THE HANDICRAFTS COMPANIES

  • 8.1. Handicrafts Market Competition
  • 8.2. Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
  • 8.3. Merger And Acquisitions
  • 8.4. New Product Launch
  • 8.5. Other Developments

9. COMPANY PROFILES OF HANDICRAFTS INDUSTRY

  • 9.1. Top Companies Market Share Analysis
  • 9.2. Market Concentration Rate
  • 9.3. Asian Handicrafts Pvt. Ltd.
    • 9.3.1 Company Overview
    • 9.3.2 Company Revenue
    • 9.3.3 Products
    • 9.3.4 Recent Developments
  • 9.4. Native Crafts And Arts Inc.
    • 9.4.1 Company Overview
    • 9.4.2 Company Revenue
    • 9.4.3 Products
    • 9.4.4 Recent Developments
  • 9.5. Fakih Group Of Companies
    • 9.5.1 Company Overview
    • 9.5.2 Company Revenue
    • 9.5.3 Products
    • 9.5.4 Recent Developments
  • 9.6. Gangamani Fashions (Art & Crafts)
    • 9.6.1 Company Overview
    • 9.6.2 Company Revenue
    • 9.6.3 Products
    • 9.6.4 Recent Developments
  • 9.7. HN Handicrafts
    • 9.7.1 Company Overview
    • 9.7.2 Company Revenue
    • 9.7.3 Products
    • 9.7.4 Recent Developments
  • 9.8. S. N. Handicrafts
    • 9.8.1 Company Overview
    • 9.8.2 Company Revenue
    • 9.8.3 Products
    • 9.8.4 Recent Developments
  • 9.9. Unique Handicrafts Ltd
    • 9.9.1 Company Overview
    • 9.9.2 Company Revenue
    • 9.9.3 Products
    • 9.9.4 Recent Developments
  • 9.10. Vietnam Handicraft Co. Ltd
    • 9.10.1 Company Overview
    • 9.10.2 Company Revenue
    • 9.10.3 Products
    • 9.10.4 Recent Developments
  • 9.11. Haswani Handicrafts
    • 9.11.1 Company Overview
    • 9.11.2 Company Revenue
    • 9.11.3 Products
    • 9.11.4 Recent Developments
  • 9.12. Sushil Craft
    • 9.12.1 Company Overview
    • 9.12.2 Company Revenue
    • 9.12.3 Products
    • 9.12.4 Recent Developments

Note - In company profiling, financial details and recent developments are subject to availability or might not be covered in the case of private companies

LIST OF TABLES

  • Market Snapshot
  • Drivers: Impact Analysis
  • Restraints: Impact Analysis
  • List of Raw Material
  • List of Raw Material Manufactures
  • Analysis By Product (Tons and USD MN)
  • Apparel & Accessories Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Woodwork Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Glassware Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Potteryware Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Art Metalware Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Kitchen & Tableware Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Sculpture Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Fragrance & Incense Sticks Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Analysis By Distribution Channel (Tons and USD MN)
  • Mass Retailers Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Independent Retailers Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Specialty Stores Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Online Stores Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Global Handicrafts Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • North America Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • United States Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Canada Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Mexico Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Estimate By Country (Tons and USD MN)
  • United Kingdom Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • France Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Germany Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Italy Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Russia Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Spain Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Rest of Europe Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Asia Pacific Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • China Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Japan Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • India Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • South Korea Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Australia Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • South East Asia Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Rest of Asia Pacific Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Latin America Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Brazil Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Argentina Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Peru Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Chile Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Rest of Latin America Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Middle East & Africa Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Saudi Arabia Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • UAE Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Israel Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • South Africa Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa Market Analysis (Tons and USD MN)
  • Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
  • Mergers And Acquisition

LIST OF FIGURES

  • Research Scope of Handicrafts Report
  • Market Research Process
  • Market Research Methodology
  • Global Handicrafts Market Size, By Region (Tons and USD MN)
  • Porters Five Forces Analysis
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Product
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channel
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Global Market Analysis By Product (Tons and USD MN)
  • Apparel & Accessories Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Woodwork Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Glassware Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Potteryware Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Art Metalware Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Kitchen & Tableware Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Sculpture Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Fragrance & Incense Sticks Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Global Market Analysis By Distribution Channel (Tons and USD MN)
  • Mass Retailers Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Independent Retailers Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Specialty Stores Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Online Stores Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Tons and USD MN)
  • Global Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • North America Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • Asia Pacific Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • Latin America Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • Middle East & Africa Market Sales (Tons and USD MN)
  • Recent Development in Industry
  • Top Company Market Share Analysis

Kindly note that the above listed are the basic tables and figures of the report and are not limited to the TOC.