This study analyzes the global nanomaterials industry and presents historical demand data for the years 2003 and 2008, and forecasts for 2013, 2018 and 2025 by material (e.g., metal oxides, metals, nanotubes), market (e.g., electronics, health care, construction, energy generation and storage), world region (e.g., North America, Western Europe, Asia/Pacific) and major national market. The study also considers market environment factors, discusses research and development activities and profiles industry participants.

Global nanomaterial demand to rise 20% annually through 2013: While market demand has not matched the considerable hype that nanotechnology has generated over the past decade and a half, nanomaterials have managed to attain an appreciable commercial presence. Global nanomaterials demand will to continue to rise, posting robust twenty percent annual gains to $3.6 billion in 2013. By 2025, nanomaterials are expected to reach over $34 billion in sales, having still only scratched the surface of their immense market potential.

Carbon nanotubes to gain market share through 2025: Many of the initial uses for nanomaterials, which have had the greatest commercial impact, have involved relatively lowtech materials and applications. These include nanoscale versions of conventional materials, including silica, alumina, titanium dioxide, clays, and metals such gold and silver. These nanomaterials have found widespread applications as wafer polishing slurries for semiconductor processing, personal care products such as sunscreen, and antibacterial treatments for consumer products. In the next decade or two, however, some of the relatively novel nanomaterials, particularly carbon nanotubes, will account for a larger share of overall nanomaterial demand. Producers such as Arkema, Bayer, Nanocyl and Showa Denko have raised or announced capacity increases for nanotubes in recent years, as these products find more use in electronics and motor vehicle components.

Health care to surpass electronics as largest world market for nanomaterials: Health care was the second largest market for nanomaterials in 2008, but is expected to overtake electronics as the leading outlet in 2013 and beyond. Nanomaterialbased pharmaceuticals, which include nanoscale drug delivery systems as well as nanosized drug active ingredients, have enjoyed a significant degree of commercial success to date. In the future, it is expected that nanomaterials will expand from pharmaceuticals into other medical product and health care applications, including diagnostics, imaging and dental care. Additionally, the range of nanomaterials used will broaden, encompassing nanotubes, nanoscale metals and new materials such as dendrimers and quantum dots.

US to remain largest market: In 2008, the nanomaterial market was overwhelmingly concentrated in the developed world. The US and Japan combined to account for over half of world demand, while Western Europe and two high-income Asian nations, Taiwan and South Korea, represented an additional 34 percent. While virtually all nanomaterial markets will experience robust double-digit gains in demand, the fastest gains are forecast in the rapidly industrializing countries of China and India. By 2025, it is expected that China will overtake Japan as the second-largest market for nanomaterials in the world behind the United States.

Technical, environmental issues exist for nanomaterials: While the outlook for nanomaterials is generally bright, a number of potential complications exist. In some instances, technical issues such as agglomeration of nanotubes in plastic composites are still a challenge. Perhaps more fundamentally, concerns about the safety and environmental effect of nanomaterials may be impediments to commercial success.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary

Market Environment

General

World Macroeconomic Overview

World Per Capita Gross Domestic Product

Personal Consumption& Expenditure Trends

World Population Trends

World Manufacturing Outlook

World Energy & Power Generation

Outlook

World Electronics Overview

World Construction Overview

World Health Expenditures Outlook

Nanotechnology Overview

Definitions

Nanomaterials Overview

Size

Conventional Materials

New Materials

Research & Development Spending

United States

Public

Private

Japan

European Union

Other

Environmental & Regulatory Issues

World Nanomaterial Demand

MATERIALS OVERVIEW

General

Chemicals & Polymers

Metal Oxides

Silica

Alumina

Titanium Dioxide

Zinc Oxide

Iron Oxide

Other Oxides

Metals

Nanotubes

Single-Wall Nanotubes

Multi-Wall Nanotubes

Other

Conventional Materials

Clays

Minerals & Ceramics

New Materials

Fullerenes

Quantum Dots

Dendrimers

All Other

MARKET OVERVIEW

General

Electronics

Semiconductors

Displays

Other Electronics

Health Care

Pharmaceuticals

Therapeutic Agents

Drug Delivery Systems

Other Health Care

Construction

Paints & Coatings

Flooring

Glass

Other Construction

Energy Generation & Storage

Other Markets

Cosmetics & Toiletries

Textiles

Packaging, Paper & Printing

Machinery

Motor Vehicles

Aerospace & Defense

All Other

THE AMERICAS

The Americas: General

The Americas: Nanomaterial Demand

United States

Canada

Brazil

Mexico

Other Americas

WESTERN EUROPE

Western Europe: General

Western Europe: Nanomaterial

Demand

Germany

France

United Kingdom

Italy

Other Western Europe

ASIA/PACIFIC

Asia/Pacific: General

Asia/Pacific: Nanomaterial Demand

Japan

China

Taiwan

South Korea

Australia

India

Other Asia/Pacific

OTHER REGIONS

Other Regions: General

Eastern Europe

Russia

Other Eastern Europe

Africa/Mideast

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE

General

Participants

Pure Play Companies

Materials Producers

End Users

Cooperative Agreements

Competitive Strategies

Research & Development

United States

Japan

Western Europe

Other

Manufacturing

Marketing & Distribution

Company Profiles

List of Tables & Charts

Executive Summary

1 Summary Table

Market Environment

1 World Gross Domestic Product

2 World Per Capita Gross Domestic Product

3 World Personal Consumption Expenditures

4 World Population by Region

5 World Manufacturing Value Added

6 World Electricity Generation

7 World Electronic Product Shipments

8 World Construction Expenditures

9 World Health Expenditures

10 Nanomaterials: Size Comparisons with Other Objects

11 World Nanotechnology National Government R&D Spending

12 World Nanomaterial Demand by Region

Cht World Nanomaterial Demand by Region, 2013

MATERIALS OVERVIEW

1 World Nanomaterial Demand by Type

Cht World Nanomaterial Demand by Type, 2003-2025

2 World Nanoscale Chemical & Polymer Demand by Region

3 World Nanoscale Metal Oxide Demand by Region

4 World Nanoscale Metal Demand by Region

5 World Nanotube Demand by Region

6 Other Nanomaterial Demand by Region

MARKET OVERVIEW

1 World Nanomaterial Markets

Cht World Nanomaterial Demand by Market, 2003-2025

2 World Electronics Market for Nanomaterials by Region

3 World Health Care Market for Nanomaterials by Region

4 World Construction Market for Nanomaterials by Region

5 World Energy Generation & Storage Market for Nanomaterials by Region

6 Other World Markets for Nanomaterials by Region

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE

1 Selected Cooperative Agreements