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We believe water scarcity in North Africa will continue to pose serious challenges to agricultural production as water management programmes implemented in the region will only have a marginal impact. Political and security risks will also add to these challenges in the region, and changes to current repartition of water resources will put Egypt at a disadvantage, particularly with regards to its agricultural water demand.

Sweet and savoury snacks witnessed a further decline of 3% in current value terms in 2013. Lower consumer expenditure remains an obstacle as consumers focus on buying the necessary grocery items and avoiding any extra costs. In addition, the new trend for healthier diets has resulted in lower consumption of snacks such as chips/crisps and extruded snacks, which together account for 50% of the wider category's overall sales.

With the increasing wealth of the Latvian population, the consumption of bottled water continued to increase in 2013. People became more aware about the quantity of water consumption required, and that bottled water is the best thirst quencher and cheaper than carbonates, increasing the demand for water. People are getting used to drinking bottled water instead of tap or boiled water due to its quality and the affordability of 5-litre bottles. However, there is also a growing trend for water...

The port of Riga is set to hold the top position in Latvia's maritime sector in terms of both total tonnage and container throughput in 2014, with growth forecast both in total cargo and box volumes. Riga has a strong position to build on in 2014 in terms of box throughput, enhanced by robust increase in volumes over the last four years.

GlobalData's new report, "BRIC Ultrasound Systems Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the BRIC Ultrasound Systems market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - B/W Ultrasound Systems (Portable Systems (B/W) and Stand Alone Systems (B/W)) and Color Ultrasound Systems (Portable Systems and Stand Alone Systems).

Canadean's, "Packaged Water Market in West Europe to 2019: Market Guide" provides a snapshot of the Packaged Water 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 Packaged Water market trends in the region in an easy to use format.

MarketLines' RTI Biologics, Inc. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by RTI Biologics, Inc. since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

Global Utilities industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Movies & Entertainment in North America industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the North America movies & entertainment market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Internet retailing registered strong current value growth in 2013 as it gained popularity among consumers for its convenience. With 24/7 availability, consumers can shop at any time and do not have to rush to the shops before they close. Consumers' demand for individualism also saw them increasingly favour internet retailing as they could shop for brands or products that are still not available in Malaysia. Some consumers also used internet retailing as there are often significant price savings...

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 Metal Packaging, Wire and Other Fabricated Metal 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.

Global Books industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

MarketLines' Millicom International Cellular SA Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by Millicom International Cellular SA since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

BMI's Q214 Southern Africa report analyses the latest industry, regulatory and macroeconomic developments in the telecoms markets in Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Mauritius, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It also contains analysis of the latest market data relating to the end of Q413 and an update of our five-year forecasts to 2018 for the mobile, fixed-line and internet sectors.

Our outlook for Peru's agricultural sector remains positive. The livestock sector is very dynamic, and investment into the country's ethanol sector is boosting sugar production. Export crops such as coffee and cocoa are hampered by a lack of infrastructure and investment, but there is scope for strong growth in both, particularly as Peru is becoming increasingly recognised for organic and speciality crops. We caution that a lack of profitability threatens to weaken the dairy sector; this could be further exacerbated by the entry into force of the free trade agreement with the EU.

MarketLines' Bentley Systems, Incorporated Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by Bentley Systems, Incorporated since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

Understanding Consumer Trends and Drivers of Behavior in the Italian Savory Snacks Market provides an overview of the market, analyzing market data, demographic consumption patterns within the category, and the key consumer trends driving consumption. The report highlights innovative new product development that effectively targets the most pertinent consumer need states, and offers strategic recommendations to capitalize on evolving consumer landscapes.

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 Basic Precious and Non-ferrous Metals 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.

While the intense political violence has recently abated, we believe that stability will still be hard to come by due to the ongoing security crackdown on opposition activists and the war crime tribunals against Islamist leaders. As such, we maintain our short-term political risk rating of 62.1 out of 100.

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

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

The BRIC Insurance industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

The ICT investment trends in Switzerland report published by Kable Global ICT Intelligence presents the findings from a survey of 46 Swiss enterprises regarding their Information and Communications Technology (ICT) investment trends. The report illustrates the core technologies enterprises are investing in, including the likes of security, content management, communications and collaboration, and cloud computing.

The popularity of energy drinks continued to increase among the young generation. Energy drinks is often consumed in cafes and night clubs, as an alternative to alcoholic drinks. The category is regulated by the Belarusian health authorities. According to legislation by the Belarusian Ministry of Health, dated 1 March 2005, energy drinks must contain no more than two energy-boosting components, such as taurine, guarana or caffeine. All components must be of natural origin and their...

GlobalData's new report, "North America Contrast Media Injectors Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the North America Contrast Media Injectors market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - CT Injectors, Interventional Cardiology/Angio Injectors and MRI Injectors.