Executive Summary
Market Research Methodology
2.1. Research methodology and design
2.2. Sample selection
2.3. Reliability and validity
Market Analysis
3.1. Market size and growth rates
3.2. Macroeconomic change
3.3. Market growth drivers, market dynamics and trends
3.4. Megatrends and their impact
3.5. Change and strategic drift
3.6. Characteristics mapping
3.7. Value chain analysis
3.8. Distribution platforms
3.9. Market scenarios and opportunity forecasts
3.10. Geographic analysis
3.11. Relevant markets
3.12. The new frontiers of growth
3.13. Creating value through sustainable strategies
Market Breakdown by Product Type
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Lead-based solder
4.3. Lead-free solder
Market Breakdown by Form
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Wire
5.3. Paste
5.4. Bar
5.5. Preforms
5.6. Powder
Market Breakdown by Process
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Screen printing
6.3. Wave/reflow
6.4. Selective soldering
Market Breakdown by Application
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Electronics
7.3. Automotive
7.4. Aerospace
7.5. Industrial
Market Breakdown by Geography
8.1. North America
8.1.1. U.S.
8.1.2. Canada
8.1.3. Mexico
8.2. South America
8.2.1. Brazil
8.2.2. Argentina
8.2.3. Others
8.3. Europe
8.3.1. Germany
8.3.2. France
8.3.3. U.K.
8.3.4. Italy
8.3.5. Spain
8.3.6. Sweden
8.3.7. Switzerland
8.3.8. Netherlands
8.3.9. Russia
8.3.10. Others
8.4. Asia-Pacific
8.4.1. China
8.4.2. Japan
8.4.3. South Korea
8.4.4. Singapore
8.4.5. India
8.4.6. Malaysia
8.4.7. Australia
8.4.8. Others
8.5. Middle East & Africa
8.5.1. South Africa
8.5.2. Saudi Arabia
8.5.3. UAE
8.5.4. Israel
8.5.5. Others
Competitive Landscape
9.1. Low-cost position
9.2. Competitive situation and trends
9.3. Competitive strategies
9.4. Marketing strategies
9.5. Industry benchmarking
9.6. Maintaining current market share
9.7. Expansion path
9.8. Recent market and industry developments
9.8.1. New product developments and announcements
9.8.2. Agreements, partnerships, joint ventures, and collaborations
9.8.3. Mergers and acquisitions and major PE deals
Companies Profiled
10.1. Digi Key Corporation
10.2. Element Solution Inc.
10.3. Fusion, Inc.
10.4. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
10.5. Indium Corporation
10.6. Inventec Performance Chemicals (Dehon Group)
10.7. Koki Company Limited
10.8. Lucas Milhaupt
10.9. Stannol GmbH Co. KG
10.10. Tamura Corporation