Case Study  ·  Market Assessment

Mapping markets for lithium and iron salts.

A global mining leader wanted to understand producers and markets for lithium phosphate, iron sulfate and iron nitrate. We assessed players, conventional and greener production methods and market size across four intelligence briefs.

The Client

The client is a global leader in the mining industry. It wanted to know which production methods and markets could shape its future operations.

The Challenge

Three chemicals.
One clear market view.

Prescouter was asked to assess players, pre-commercial producers, current and projected market size, and conventional and greener manufacturing methods for lithium phosphate, iron sulfate and iron nitrate.

  • Players

    Producers and newcomers

    Established and pre-commercial.

  • Markets

    Global market size

    Current and projected demand.

  • Processes

    Greener production

    Conventional and novel methods.

Our Approach

Combining market data with expert and vendor insight.

Market research
4intelligence briefs completed

Track the market

We drew on publications, white papers, case studies and press releases to size each market.

Producer scan
30+manufacturers assessed

Profile producers

We assessed manufacturers on economic feasibility and environmental friendliness.

Outreach
Directvendor and expert interviews

Ask the insiders

We interviewed vendors, researchers and experts on technologies, applications and plant operations.

The Outcome

A granular map of where to operate.

Prescouter completed 4 intelligence briefs covering technologies, solutions, future trends and potential market size. More than 30 manufacturers were assessed for economic feasibility and environmental friendliness, giving a granular picture of markets and technologies the client could pursue.

  • Producers

    30+ manufacturers

    Assessed on cost and sustainability.

  • Markets

    Market size outlook

    Current and projected.

  • Processes

    Greener technologies

    For future operations.

Entering a chemicals market starts with knowing who already makes it and how. Greener processes can become a real point of difference.

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