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Despite the relatively slower value growth for chilled and plain noodles, overall current value growth of noodles is set to continue its strong trend due to the good performance of cups/bowl instant and pouch instant noodles which are the main growth drivers in 2013. As a result of economic uncertainty, more consumers chose to eat in cheaper places such as hawker centres and food courts rather than dining in expensive restaurants. There are also a group of price-sensitive consumers who prefer...

Over the review period, spreads are more commonly consumed by middle-income and upper-income consumers, with minimal consumption by Indonesia's low-income majority. As the general interest in bread continued to increase in Indonesia in 2013, growth in the interest in spreads also accelerated among Indonesian consumers, and manufacturers are responding by promoting their products more heavily, especially through in-store promotions.

Dishwashing products recorded poor development in current value terms in 2013, with sales up by just 1%. The category is mature and competition from private label is intense. At the beginning of the review period the category was driven by dishwashing tablets, but since then the novelty value has receded and growth rates have settled down considerably as the category has matured. Moreover, dishwashing additives saw sales suffer as the category has matured and competition from ever more advanced...

The economic recession and the withdrawal of various digestive remedies from the list of medicines which have the cost reimbursed by the Greek state, which involved the inclusion of these medicines on the so-called negative list of non-reimbursable prescription-only drugs during May 2011 remained the two major negative influences on value sales in digestive remedies during 2013. Shrinking disposable income levels pushed many Greek consumers to turn to reimbursable prescription-only Rx antacids...

Bleach slowed in current value growth during 2013 though remaining positive in view of consumers' hygiene consciousness. The various health epidemics in the review period such as SARS raised consumer awareness and concerns about maintaining hygiene as well as cleanliness of their homes. The government's push that bleach is an effective antiseptic boosted the performance of this product too.

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

Grocery retailers recorded healthy growth during 2013, rising in current value by 11% to Rs16,172 billion. Traditional grocery retailers remains dominant in grocery retailers in India, accounting for 98% of total value sales in 2013. However, over the final two years of the forecast period, there was a major shift towards modern grocery retailers, which resulted in modern grocery retailers recording the strongest value growth of 22% in 2013. This shift was primarily driven by urban consumers in...

The Future of the Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces Market in Argentina to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of Canadean's extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces consumption trends in Argentina, historic and forecast Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share, distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the global Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces market along with latest industry news, in addition to mergers & acquisitions. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling, and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

In 2013, the biscuits category was impacted by burgeoning lifestyle trends such as the growing popularity of snack-sized packaged products, a trend which is set to continue as on-the-go consumption increases. The general increase in consumer awareness regarding the benefits of healthier food options is also likely to continue to impact biscuits as demand for health and wellness (HW) in all categories is expected to continue to grow.

Subdued consumer spending impacted sales of personal accessories in 2013, with current retail value growth down one percentage point from the 4% CAGR witnessed over the review period. Volume sales in 2013 remained consistent with those recorded over the review period, thus indicating that the prevailing trend within the area is an economising shift towards items with lower price tags. However, while the 2013 retail environment was slow, there was some positive news. Due to the relatively strong...

Since 2008 there has been a positive movement in the birth rate in Georgia, which contributes to increasing demand for baby food. Over 2009-2011 the birth rate was high in Georgia at around 60,000 annually, reaching the highest levels over 2009-2010 at 63,377 and 62,585 respectively. In 2011 it stood at just over 58,000 and maintained this pace in 2012. The positive trend of new-borns in Georgia favourably impacted on the 2012-2013 baby food performance; however, any significant shifts caused...

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 Recycling of Metal Waste and Scrap 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.

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Retail sales of small cooking appliances declined by 19% in volume terms in 2013. Despite constant demand from consumers, the lack of products in the market led to a significant sales decline. Retailers used their stocks built up during 2012, when import restrictions were relaxed by the Government as part of its strategy in the build-up to presidential elections in October 2012.

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

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

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 Technical Textiles, Labels, Badges and Other Textile 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.

Import restrictions in force since 2008 were relaxed by the Federal Government between the last part of 2012 and the beginning of 2013, thus allowing for imported products to enter the market. In 2011 and 2012, there was a significant reduction in supply and retailers have very few vacuum cleaner models to offer. Domestic production of vacuum cleaners is very small, with only some models manufactured by Liliana being available. Some of the brands most positively affected by the relaxation of...

Bottled water is experiencing new trends and developments. While "traditional" bottled water categories - carbonated or still, are losing popularity, functional and flavoured bottled water are expanding very fast. Consumers are attracted mainly to the added value of such products, such as health and wellness attributes, but also strong promotions and fancy packaging. At the same time, those products have the power to attract consumers from other soft drinks categories.

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

During 2013, sports and energy drinks grew 12% in volume, but only 5% in current value. This gap between the two growth rates was due primarily to energy drinks, which accounted for 16% of total volume and saw a movement from high-priced to low-priced products in 2012 and 2013. In May of 2012, Quala launched Vive 100, a low-priced product, which transformed the energy drinks category. Before Vive 100, energy drinks basically comprised premium products, which were consumed during parties and at...

The Saudi government's efforts to provide a modern telecommunication and internet infrastructure to its people have proved useful in improving people's daily lives. According to the Saudi Communication and Technology Commission (CITC), estimated spending on ICT services in the kingdom grew by 14% in 2012 to reach SR94.0 billion. Saudi Arabia is the highest spender on ICT products and services in the Middle East and accounts for more than 70% of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ICT market.

Published by Canadean, Kazakhstan Beverage Forecasts provide consumption trends 1999 to 2013 provisional and 2014 to 2019 forecasts for key beverage categories.