Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Carbon Dioxide Production industry has remained stable over the past five years. Low revenue volatility has been derived from its reliance on resilient downstream demand markets. The industry provides carbon dioxide to food and beverage manufacturers primarily due to its application as a food additive. The industry has maintained stable profit margins over the past five years due to households continuing to purchase goods. Low discretionary incomes resulted in purchases of inexpensive luxuries by consumers. The industry also faced supply shortages in 2011-12 due to two major plants temporarily closing down, with soft drink manufacturers finding it difficult to source carbon dioxide in some areas. As a result, the industry grew by a compound annual rate of 1.7%... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Analysis Chapter
Carbon dioxide production has experienced moderate growth during the past five years as downstream markets have proved resilient despite challenges presented by the global financial crisis. The industry provides carbon dioxide to a variety of markets, most notably including food and drink producers. Carbon dioxide is used for the manufacture of soft drinks to ensure carbonation, the heating and cooling of food, as well as packaging. These markets have proved flexible - despite low discretionary income - and have therefore assisted industry growth. More recently, the industry has faced supply disruptions as two of the larger carbon dioxide plants shut down for a number of months, this resulted in short term higher prices as manufacturers fought for supply... purchase to read more