Definition
This industry covers management units involved in the production of a variety of basic inorganic chemicals. Inorganic chemicals are those chemicals that are often of a mineral origin but are not of a basic carbon molecular. Given that they do not contain organic carbon they are primarily made from mineral ores, air and water and thus do not require much in the way of feedstock energy. The products produced by this industry are intermediate products used as basic chemicals in industrial processes or manufacturing products. Key identifiable product segments within the industry include chlor-alkali products as well as carbon black products. The industry is not involved in the production of industrial gases nor in the production of synthetic dyes and pigments.

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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.