SUMMARY FIGUREGLOBAL CHIRAL TECHNOLOGY MARKET BY SEGMENT, THROUGH 2016($ MILLIONS)
Source: BCC Research
INTRODUCTION
STUDY OBJECTIVES
BCC’s goal in conducting this study is to provide an overview of the current and future global market for chiral products and technologies used in today’s world. The key objective is to present a comprehensive analysis of the current market and its future direction in the chiral market as an important tool in various therapeutic industries and other industries.
This report explores present and future strategies within the chiral market, including the synthesis, separation and analysis of chiral products. The improvisation of the market, the setbacks and the needs of the market are discussed in this report. An overview of chirality, and the chiral products and technologies used in the past and currently are discussed in this report.
A detailed analysis of the structure of the chiral industry has been conducted. This includes chiral synthesis, chiral separation/resolution and chiral analysis. Revenues are broken down by global region from 2009 to 2011 and estimated for the five-year period from 2011 through 2016.
Applications for chiral products and technologies are also discussed in this report, with an emphasis on the usage in the pharmaceutical, biochemical and agrochemical industries. The report also covers significant patents and their allotment in each category.
REASONS FOR DOING THIS STUDY
This study was conducted to provide an update of new developments in the chiral technology market. The current study covers the global market for chiral products, with a specific focus on the U.S. markets, European markets and emerging markets. This study was conducted to provide a detailed market analysis of chiral-enabling products, including the factors influencing this market. New advancements and the need for enantiopure compounds have driven growth within this market. This study looks at most of the systems influenced by these factors.
Acquisition strategies and collaborations by companies are also covered in this report. This study also discusses the strength and weaknesses of each system/technology in light of the new technologies, growing competition and changing customer needs.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
This study contributes to the areas of market growth in therapeutic segments through chiral products and technologies from the point of view of manufacturers and users. The pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, agrochemical industries, physicians, hospitals and research institutes will find this study to be of interest.
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The scope of this study encompasses the chiral markets with their usage in the pharmaceutical, biotechnical and agrochemical markets. BCC analyzes each market and its applications by its need for chiral products, their regulatory environment, technology involved, market projections and market share. Technological issues include the latest trends and developments.
METHODOLOGY
Both primary and secondary research methodologies were used in preparing this study. BCC conducted a comprehensive literature search, which included technical newsletters and journals, and many other sources. Data were collected through interviews and correspondence with various analytical, chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnical experts. Projections were based on estimates such as the current number of end users, potential end users, mergers and acquisitions, and market trends.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Many companies within the industry were surveyed to obtain data for this study. Included were manufacturers and end users of chiral products. Data were gathered from various industry sources. BCC spoke with officials and physicians within the industry, consulted newsletters, company literature, product literature and a host of technical articles, journals, indexes and abstracts. Exhaustive investigations of databases by key terminology were completed. In addition, data were compiled from current financial, trade and government sources.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shalini S. Dewan holds a master’s degree in pharmaceutical chemistry. Among the research topics she has covered are studies on compounds of potential pharmaceutical interest from ibuprofen and 2-naphthyl acetic acid. Shalini was awarded a Gold Medal by the Prime Minister of India for her work and has worked with top companies in India and in the U.S. Some of her other reports with BCC include Reagents for Chromatography; Spectroscopy, An Enduring Market; Advanced Drug Delivery Systems: Technologies and Global Markets; Orthopedic Drugs, Implants and Devices; Medical Imaging Reagents and Analysis Equipment; Pharmaceutical Regulatory Industry; The Dynamic Media, Sera and Reagent Market in Biotechnology; Contract Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Research and Packaging: Global Markets; Chiral Technology: Global Markets; Autacoids and Related Drugs: Technologies and Global Markets; Contraceptives: Technologies and Global Markets; Liver Disease Treatments: The Global Market; Hormone Replacement Therapies and Other Hormone Therapies: Global Markets; Cardiovascular Medicine: Diagnostics, Drugs and Devices; and Cancer Therapies: Technologies and Global Markets. The lead consultant for this project was Ms. Ruma Chakravarty, who holds a master’s degree in biophysics. She has tremendous experience in market research, quality, process improvement, and lean and six sigma concepts.
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DISCLAIMER
The information developed in this report is intended to be as reliable as possible at the time of publication and of a professional nature. This information does not constitute managerial, legal or accounting advice; nor should it serve as a corporate policy guide, laboratory manual or an endorsement of any product, as much of the information is speculative in nature. The author assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage that might result from reliance on the reported information or its use.
