By 2005 consumption of indium tin oxide in display devices is forecast to rise to 150t. The availability of Chinese indium often has a significant effect on free market prices. Exports of indium from China are expected to increase steadily between 2000 and 2005. This report is the result of an extensive programme of research by Roskill analysts. They have interviewed major industry players and conducted a close appraisal of information from a wide variety of sources, including governments, trade associations, company reports, leading producers, official organisations, trade journals and technical literature.
Information gathering is only the first step in preparing a report.
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