forecast period . Furthermore , sluggish growth of end-user industries such as paper , cat litter and paints & coatings in the developed regions such as Europe is expected to hinder the specialty silica market in the near future . These factors are projected to unfavorably affect market growth during the forecast period .
Global Specialty Silica Market : Research Methodologies
This report analyzes and forecasts the market for specialty silica at the global and regional level . The market has been forecast based on volume ( KILO TONS ) and revenue ( US $ Mn ) from 2016 to 2024 , considering 2015 as the base year . The study includes drivers and restraints of the global specialty silica market . It also covers impact of these drivers and restraints on demand for specialty silica during the forecast period . The report also highlights opportunities in the specialty silica market at the global and regional level .
The report includes detailed value chain analysis , which provides a comprehensive view of the global specialty silica market . Porter ’ s Five Forces model for the specialty silica market has also been included to help understand the competitive landscape in the market . The study encompasses market attractiveness analysis , wherein end-users are benchmarked based on their market size , growth rate , and general attractiveness .
In order to compile the research report , we conducted in-depth interviews and discussions with a number of key industry participants and opinion leaders . Primary research represented the bulk of research efforts , supplemented by extensive secondary research . We reviewed key players ’ product literature , annual reports , press releases , and relevant documents for competitive analysis and market understanding . Secondary research includes a search of recent trade , technical writing , Internet sources , and statistical data from government websites , trade associations , and agencies . This has proven to be the most reliable , effective , and successful approach for obtaining precise market data , capturing industry participants ’ insights , and recognizing business opportunities .
Secondary research sources that are typically referred to include , but are not limited to company websites , annual reports , financial reports , broker reports , investor presentations , SEC filings , Plastemart magazine , BP magazine , Institute of Sciences , FAO , internal and external proprietary databases , and relevant patent and regulatory databases such as ICIS , Hoover ’ s , oneSOURCE , Factiva and Bloomberg , national