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Over the review period and during 2014 as well, ongoing consumer interest in home coffee machines has increased, resulting in rapid volume growth of categories such as espresso coffee machines and hard pods, and driving sales in small cooking appliances as a whole. This trend explains the strong growth in volume terms in small cooking appliances observed throughout the review period by a CAGR of 5% and in 2014 by 4%. Amongst other reasons, coffee making at home gained the reputation for better quality and today, a coffee machine is a product that can be seen in more and more houses in Denmark, being used often. With the developed coffee drinking culture in the country, coffee machines are appealing to more consumers who enjoy easily making quality coffee at home. Hence, sales in espresso machines and hard pods are growing and contributing to overall category volume growth.

Home video recorded sales of 2 million for 2014. Televisions has the highest sales volume category at 1.8 million units. In televisions, digital TVs leads with LCD TVs. Video players has sales volume of 200,000 units in 2014.

Based on provisional estimations, other pet food is expected to experience volume growth of 5% and 13% retail value sales to reach RUB2 billion by the end of 2014. The category is anticipated to be driven by small mammals/reptiles food, underpinned by the growing pet population. Increasing consumer interest in ornamental other pets, which require specific diets and care, is likely to encourage manufacturers to extend their product ranges with food and treats for various kinds of pets, differentiated by life stage and health conditions.

The increasing tendency of Czech consumers to prepare healthier meals for themselves and their families at home supported growth in retail volume sales of rice, dried pasta and plain noodles in 2014. Moreover, both the health and wellness trend and the growing interest in various types of international cuisine had an increasingly visible influence on consumer choices within these categories. In dried pasta, for example, rising health awareness among consumers fuelled stronger demand for...

Growth in the number of debit cards in circulation experienced a slowdown during the review period, with the growth rate falling to 11% in 2014, due to the already high number of cards per capita in China. Based on data from the Postal Savings Bank of China, in the first quarter of 2014, debit cards per capita had already reached 2.9. Therefore, the penetration of debit cards is reaching a degree of saturation in urban areas. Consequently, rural areas with relatively low financial card...

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the commercial construction industry in Venezuela. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the commercial construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Commercial Construction in Venezuela to 2018: Market Forecast' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the commercial construction industry in Venezuela. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Venezuelan construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Net additions of 203 ,000 in Q314 in Bulgaria's mobile market might indicate that market correction has been achieved after more than two consecutive years of contraction since 2012. We also retain the view that the weak subscriptions growth opportunities, along with strong take-up of smartphones, will drive operators to develop their data service offerings to take advantage of value growth from non-voice services.

Japan's dynamic tourism sector reported healthy growth in 2014, with a sharp increase in arrivals attributed to a range of factors including the country's increased affordability, a wider range of international flight routes and a relaxation of foreign visa requirements from major source markets. This growth is set to continue in 2015 and throughout the remainder of the forecast period, with Japan set to capitalise upon its rising global profile in the run-up to the 2020 Olympic and Paralympics Games.

Online travel sales to country residents increased by 7% in 201, rising to CHF7.8 billion. The strong performance of this category was influenced by two major factors. On the one hand, the Swiss are increasingly discovering all of the benefits and advantages of purchasing goods and service online, especially advantages in terms of convenience and lower prices. On the other hand, the high penetration rate of computers and smartphones in Switzerland and the increasing number of Swiss households...

Snack bars grew in both volume and value terms in 2014, benefiting from changing consumption behaviour towards snack bars. Consumers looked for alternatives to more traditional food products during lunch and breakfast, which they found in snack bars. In general, packaged food products became more individualised as a result of demographic changes towards smaller households. Consumers sought single-portion packs, which positively influenced snack bars as these products were primarily sold...

Sauces, dressings and condiments remains a dynamic and fashionable category in packaged food, notably thanks to the ongoing trend for home cooking. In 2014, the continuous economic stagnation, coupled with the emergence of several popular television cooking shows, is seeing Belgian consumers experiment with new recipes and cooking styles. Some players are further benefiting from the increasing appeal of Mediterranean and ethnic cuisine, which is perceived as healthy and exotic. Convenience and...

All of in-car entertainment declined both in volume and value terms in 2013. The largest product, in-car navigation, faced strong competition from smartphones. Other in-car entertainment devices also lost ground, due to the fact that most cars purchased in 2013, had in-car media devices factory fitted.

Growth in credit card transactions volume is expected to have remained positive during 2014, with transactions value growth slightly stronger. This performance was a continuation of the positive growth trends which were evident in the category throughout the review period, as well as a strong indication of the healthy growth prospects in credit cards in Austria. Growth in the number of credit cards in circulation is set to have continued outpacing growth in the number of charge cards in...

In 2014, chocolate confectionary was negatively impacted by the economic slowdown and high inflation, with total volume sales growing by only 3%. However, current value sales increased at a slightly faster rate of 7% to reach R$12.6 billion.

In 2013, the demand for garden products in Thailand continued to rise, due to property developments. Property owners and families moving into new homes in urban areas craved green areas as they sought relief from hectic lifestyles. Home products also performed well due to property developments as people looked to decorate their new dwellings. Home furnishings and home improvement were among the main beneficiaries of property developments in Thailand.

Charge card transactions is expected to increase in current value by 10% during 2014, while the number of charge card transactions is expected to increase by 9%, a continuation of the strong growth recorded in charge cards transactions over the entire review period. Towards the end of the review period, growth rates in charge cards continued to be limited by the already high numbers of charge cards in circulation in the country and very high popularity of debit cards in Austria. Austrian...

Generic brands of traditional toys and games imported directly from China are becoming popular in Malaysia due to the availability of these toys in major retail outlets. Many retail outlets have more generic brands imported from China during 2013 with AEON department stores and hypermarkets like Giant and Tesco being more significant. Generic brand toys in these outlets target lower-income consumers. However, as consumers are being more cautious with their spending during a slow growth year,...

Despite the strong growth in 2014, retail volume sales were lower than in 2009. Retail volume sales reached their lowest point of the review period in 2013. Thus, growth in 2014 can be largely attributed to replacement sales and the subsequent underlying consumer demand for irons, which are considered a necessity in Swedish households.

Small appliances (non-cooking) received a boost from the growing popularity of home coffee consumption, and particularly from rising demand for speciality coffee beans and espresso. Coffee mills rose in volume and value terms in 2014 as more consumers turned to whole bean coffees for reasons of freshness, ethical farming and flavour variety. This in turn boosted sales of coffee mills as households ground fresh beans for their daily coffee.

It seems like manufacturers efforts to innovate and produce better designed and improved features for imaging devices has not been successful in Portugal. With mobile phones, especially smartphones presenting technologically advanced and incorporated cameras and camcorders rivalling in quality with imaging devices, the demand for this categorys products has been continuously declining since 2011. This product cannibalisation has been corroborated by the launch of new smartphones, such as Xperia Z1 and its 21 megapixel sensor as well as Lumia 1020, enabling consumers to shooting with 41 megapixels quality.

We are turning more positive regarding economic growth in the Caribbean, as structural and financial reforms take hold in the region, tourism numbers are picking up, and growth is stronger in key western states such as the US. That said, many regional economies continue to be heavily indebted which limits general investment. We believe that general food consumption growth will be strongest in Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. In the Dominican Republic's case, food consumption is coming off of a very low base. Ongoing recession in Puerto Rico, one of the region's most sophisticated markets, is likely to continue in 2015.

No important changes took place on the grocery retailers category in 2014. Growth of modern grocery retailers continues to be supported by expansion to lower-income districts in Lima, as well as second-tier cities in provinces, where there is an untapped demand. Due to a slower performance of the economy during the first semester of 2014, middle-income consumers became more careful when evaluating where to make their purchases in order to obtain the most attractive prices, usually combining purchases within traditional and modern grocers to fulfil this goal. In response, modern grocery retailers strengthened their efforts to offer promotions and discounts, especially linked with their store credit cards.

In contrast with 2013, average temperatures in 2014 were generally warmer, with several days of temperature peaks, which were mainly favourable for spontaneous periods of high demand for cooling fans, whilst also curbing the decline in air conditioners. Cooling fans, which accounted for an 80% share of overall volume sales in 2014, was the biggest contributor to growth, with a 4% increase. Sales of tower fans, which offer a more compact and stylish alternative to the conventional standing and desk fans, grew by 16% and accounted for a 19% share of overall volume sales of air treatment products in 2014.

Although demand for consumer electronics and appliance products started to revive in the Czech Republic at the end of the review period, sales of electronics and appliance specialist retailers continued to register a decline in 2014. This development is attributable to the fact that these retailers continued to suffer from strong competition from internet retailing which experienced a strong dynamism in the country. Consumer electronics and appliances belong among the most sold products in online shopping. In tandem with this, offer of these products on the internet is very wide and there are a large number of online shops which are specialised on this product assortment.

Non-Life Insurance in France by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers motor, home, well being and other non-life insurance. Market size comprises annual gross premiums paid by consumers and commercial enterprises. Market size for Non-Life Insurance in France is given in EUR with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for France. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.