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Retailing in Pakistan recorded strong current value growth in 2013 due to improvements in the economy. Pakistan's worst energy crisis erupted during the year, although control on inflation amidst strong pressure and a dip in interest rates helped boost incoming foreign direct investment in Pakistan during 2013. Retailing increased as many new companies, both small and large, entered the industry with strong online and offline marketing and promotional campaigns. This resulted in increase...

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the life insurance industry in Finland. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for investments. "Life Insurance Investments in Finland to 2017: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the life insurance industry in Finland. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Finnish life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

The taste and preferences of Uzbek consumers largely determined the status of hot drinks in Uzbekistan in 2013. As consumers remained rather conservative in their preferences, demand for traditional types of hot drinks remained high. However with urbanisation and improving living standards, the number of consumers who experimented with new types of hot drinks also increased in 2013. Additionally, manufacturers and distributors of hot drinks have encouraged consumers to try new types of hot...

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Wood and Wood Products market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the non life insurance industry in Kyrgyzstan. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for premiums and claims. 'Non-Life Insurance Premiums and Claims in Kyrgyzstan to 2017: Market Brief' provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the non life insurance industry in Kyrgyzstan. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Kyrgyzstani non life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the commercial construction market in Bulgaria. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings, industry players and happening projects in Bulgaria. "Bulgaria Commercial Construction: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the commercial construction market in Bulgaria. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Bulgaria construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Grocery retailers witnessed a minor slowdown in current value growth during 2013, although the essential nature of grocery retailers continued to support the category's performance. However, soft economic conditions in Malaysia during 2013 impacted consumers' confidence to spend, with retail sentiments remaining low. Therefore, grocery retailers continued to engage in frequent price promotions to entice consumers and sustain their interest amidst the intensely competitive landscape.

Canadean's, "Hot Coffee Market in Asia to 2019: Market Guide" provides a snapshot of the Hot Coffee consumption in Asia. The quantitative data in the report provides historic and forecast consumption data of the market by country, giving a simple overview of the Hot Coffee market trends in the region in an easy to use format.

Despite the increase in juice demand as a result of low prices compared to other soft drinks categories, big industry players has not increased production given the loss of profitability generated by price controls. As a strategy to recover from the loss of profitability in juice, firms are focusing on increasing production of RTD tea at the same time, assuring good market coverage and product distribution. At the same time, Venezuelan consumers seem to show a favourable attitude towards the...

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French consumers are increasingly open to foreign cuisine because it allows them to discover new tastes. They are showing a special interest in Asian cuisine, in part because of the high number of Asian restaurants in the country, meaning they are increasingly used to eating Asian products, such as noodles. In addition, Asian cuisine is perceived as healthy and light, which is in line with growing French people's concerns with health and being overweight. As a result of the unfavourable...

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Electronic Components, Valves and Tubes market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Non-grocery retailing enjoyed positive growth in Pakistan during 2013, much of which was due to the ongoing increase in the size of the Pakistani population and rising income levels. Rising spending power is yet another reason for consumers investing more in the non-essential items offered by non-grocery retailers. Despite the government of Pakistan significantly increasing taxes during 2013, with the GST levied on apparel rising from 2% to 5%, growth in non-grocery retailing was not hindered...

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Musical Instruments market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

The global wine industry remains resilient to macroeconomic volatility, focused on its historic Western European bastion and driven by a rising wave of red still light grape varietals pouring into China. Facing extensive fragmentation constraints and lacking the clout of truly global brands, the category is going through a transformative period as post-boomer drinking habits bring radical innovation to the fore.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the construction industry in Kuwait. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings, industry players and happening projects in Kuwait. "Kuwait Construction: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the construction industry in Kuwait. It is an essential tool for companies active across Kuwait construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Ice cream in the Netherlands is set to show a modest 1% increase in retail volume terms and 2% growth in current value sales terms. Most of the predicted value growth will be a result of price increases derived from rising commodity prices.

"Still & Sparkling Wine Market in Cambodia: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Still & Sparkling Wine market in Cambodia.

Demand of weight management products is supported by the widespread concern about body shape and beauty, especially in the middle- and upper-income strata. People from both adult and teen groups aspire to a slim, attractive body shape. However, individuals increasingly look for rapid solutions like "miracle" products, plastic surgery and even drastic procedures like gastric bypasses or bands. Indeed, the population's awareness of the benefits of a balanced diet and active routines is still low...

As the overall offer of soft drinks increases regarding pack sizes, health benefits, flavours and functional benefits, industries compete more against each other. This can be quite seen amongst carbonates, juices and RTD tea. So, Ecuadorians tend to consume more diverse products according to factors like price, time of day, product availability, pack sizes, and whether it will be consumed with food (which will vary if the meal is at home or outdoors). Also, the decision whether or not to...

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Pasta benefited from a number of trends during the review period. Urbanisation and an expanding mid-income group increased consumers' access to and awareness of pasta, with mid-income consumers notably becoming increasingly keen to experiment with foreign cuisine. Pasta's healthy image as part of the Mediterranean diet also supported sales growth. However, pasta also continues to be constrained by a number of factors. There is a lack of tradition for pasta in Kenyan cuisine and pasta also...

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BMI believes that, given the substantial headwinds facing the Venezuelan economy, the country's real GDP will expand slowly over the coming years, at 2.0% in 2013 and 1.5% in 2014. Despite enormous natural resource wealth, the economy's outlook will be dimmed by poor macroeconomic governance, high inflation and significant political uncertainty. Furthermore, we expect household consumption to continue to be constrained by high inflation, which has substantially eroded purchasing power.

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