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The informal economy is strong in Mexico, with authorities showing increasing concern about this towards the end of the review period. The informal employment rate in Mexico slightly decreased from 60% in February 2013 to 58% in February 2014 while unemployment also reduced during the year, unemployment remains high. The rate of informality is closely tied to unemployment rates, as many unemployed people opt to operate informal street stalls/kiosks as a form of self-employment.

Hair Styling Agents in Indonesia by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers sprays, gels, cream, liquid, mousse and other hair styling agents. Market value is based on sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer, but excludes the professional sector including hairdresser sales to the consumer. Market size for Hair Styling Agents in Indonesia is given in IDR with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Indonesia. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Over the review period, the consumer preference for higher end spirits continued to gain momentum, with quality over quantity defining demand. Producers focused on variety, such as flavoured spirits and vintages, taste and social experience in bringing new products to market, such as with the introduction of flavoured whisky from Wiser's, and an influx of premium niche branded tequila. Efforts to expand the market also included widening the user base beyond traditional male customers, as the...

Cockpit Voice (Black Box), Towed Pinger Locator, Distress Radio Beacons, Flight Data Recorder Market by Application( Commercial, Military, UAV's) by Geography( North America, Latin America, The Middle East, APAC, And Europe)- Forecast and Analysis to 2014 - 2020

Macedonia does not have a long tradition of smoking cigars and cigarillos. The country is better known for its cigarette and smoking tobacco consumption, where it ranks among the top ranking countries per capita in Europe.

Dutch consumers are showing an increased interest in herbal/traditional products when it comes to self-medication. They believe in the natural properties of plants and herbal extracts to treat common illnesses, as these products have been used and approved for generations. Moreover, consumers feel safer when using herbal/traditional products rather than standard OTC products, as they believe side effects to be minimal. This is reflected in the high value share (92%) of herbal/traditional products within the calming and sleeping category.

The leading player in hosiery was MFH in 2013 with a 29% value share, selling the most popular brands, such as Calzedonia and Intimissimi. Tesco-Global Aruhazak with its private label range also holds a noticeable share of value sales. Although the majority of Hungarians buy hosiery as a necessity product from grocery retailers, open-air markets and Asian stores, the younger generations and those who are keen to follow the latest fashion trends, enrich their collections with Calzedonia and Intimissimi hosiery.

The economic recession continued to shape the performance of homewares in Spain in 2013. The category saw a dual trend: On one side, dining products continued to see its sales decline significantly, affected by the drop in disposable income and resulting decline of consumer spending. On the other side, the cocooning trend and more leisure time spent at home by consumers as a saving measure has resulted in a revival of home cooking, benefiting the performance of kitchen products.

In 2013, growth in apparel accessories in the UAE was driven principally by the increasing adoption of Western styles of dress and by extension, Western fashion trends, as well as the growth in appetite amongst consumers in the country for premium and luxury apparel items; following the economic recovery of the region and the ensuing increase in consumer confidence. As in the rest of the world, apparel accessories are particularly popular because they offer consumers a cheaper of way of partaking in the growing trend for luxury and thus increasing access to the trend to a wider segment of the population. Designers have been particularly aware of this and have consistently used apparel accessories as a means of making their offerings accessible to a wider audience. More price conscious customers are thus able to purchase items like belts, ties and caps from their favourite luxury brands; items that are cheaper than purchasing clothing. The growth in the popularity of Western style clothing has also created the need for items like belts and hats that complete the look. Finally, apparel accessories are also some of the more popular items with shopping tourists, the number of which has seen an important increase over the last few years and in 2013.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the paints and varnishes market in Qatar. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the paints and varnishes market and its categories (water-based paints & varnishes, solvent-based paints & varnishes, other paints & varnishes, painters' fillings, surfacing preparations and solvents & thinners), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Paints and Varnishes in Qatar to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the paints and varnishes industry in Qatar. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Qatari construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

Price and quality remain the key drivers of brand choice in the Philippine market. Despite higher purchasing power, consumers now tend to look for value-for-money brands in the market. For retail tissue, as long as brands include hygiene/basic characteristics and their prices are set at the lowest range, they will be considered by consumers. In addition, availability in supermarkets is also key to pushing brand sales as this trade channel accounted for 47% of total category value sales in 2013.

While our medium-term outlook for South Korea's electricity sector remains positive, with fundamental factors such as stable economic, positive demographic growth and supportive public policy all provid ing power companies with opportunities, we note the growing conflict concerns about pollution and safety will weigh on profitability. However, in the short-term we believe the imperative to minimise electricity shortfalls will prevail, which should therefore see the government take a more positive stance to encourage the expansion of generation capacity.

Insect Killers & Repellents in France by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers aerosol, liquid, traps, electric and coil insect killers and repellents for homes and gardens. Market size is based on sales for household use through all retail outlets including directly to consumer. Market size for Insect Killers & Repellents 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.

German p ork producers are facing a n export crisis after Russia imposed an embargo on EU food products. Russia was a key export market , and in the short term it will be difficult to find sufficient alternative markets. Looking further ahead , the picture is more positive , as German meat producers have already increased trade with East Asian countries. Grain producers are enjoying another strong harvest in 2014/15, although there are some concerns over wheat quality. This will determine Germany's success in gaining ground with North African countries at the expense of France. The situation remains very uncertain for sugar production , with major firms struggling and biofuel demand for beet at a low ebb. The dairy segment looks the strongest in the agribusiness complex , with export opportunities driving production increases for milk and processed dairy products.

GlobalData's new report, "India General Surgery Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the India General Surgery devices market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) within market categories - Bronchoscopes, Laryngoscopes, Ureteroscopes, Cystoscopes, Colonoscopes, Sigmoidoscopes, Esophagoscopes & Gastroscopes, Duodenoscopes, Laparoscopes, Hysteroscopes, Sinuscopes, Resectoscopes, Endoscopy Visualization Systems, Endoscopy Visualization System Components, Endoscopic Reprocessors, Endoscopy Fluid Management Systems, Capsule Endoscopy Systems, Surgical Generators, Bariatric Surgery Devices, Aesthetic Lasers and Energy Devices, Biopsy Devices, Hernia Repair, Non-Vascular Stents and Gynecological Devices.

The Future of the Feminine Hygiene Market in Slovakia to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Feminine Hygiene consumption trends in Slovakia, historic and forecast Feminine Hygiene consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. 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 Feminine Hygiene sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Malaysia's telecommunications sector enjoys high levels of service penetration, due mainly to focused investment in advanced broadband infrastructure and supporting services and solutions. Wireless and wireline non-voice services account for an increasingly large proportion of operators' revenues, and this is encouraging them to reinvest heavily in next-generation infrastructure, including fibre-to-the-home and 4G LTE. However, an emphasis on broadband leads to falling demand for traditional v o ice telephone services has accelerated , while operator-provided mobile voice and messaging services have come under threat from network-agnostic over-the-top competitors. As BMI has already noted, this has hit operator financial performance.

Australia's mining sector is set to suffer the painful spillover effects of a sharp investment slowdown due to the cooling of China's economy over the coming years.

HORIBA, Ltd. (Horiba) is a medical device company. The company provides an array of instruments and systems for applications ranging from in-vitro medical diagnostics, semiconductor manufacturing and metrology, automotive research and development, process and environmental monitoring, to a broad range of scientific research and development, and QC measurements. It conducts its operations under five business divisions such as Automotive Test Systems, Process and Environmental Instruments and Systems, Medical-Diagnostic Instruments and Systems, Semiconductor Instruments and Systems and Scientific Instruments and Systems. Horiba's Automotive Test Systems products include analytical emissions systems, on-board emissions systems, portable emissions systems, dilution / sampling systems, engine test systems, driveline test systems, vehicle test systems, brake test systems, wind tunnel balances, and automation systems. Horiba is headquartered in Minami-Ku, Japan.

We expect to see steady growth across most key industry indicators for this fledgling tourism market in the coming years. BMI predicts a growth in inbound and outbound tourism as well as tourism receipts, though the hotel and restaurant industry is likely to display more volatility in the period up until 2018. Despite some reservations concerning infrastructure and a bloated bureaucracy, we believe this market has some great opportunities for expansion.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the paints and varnishes market in India. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the paints and varnishes market and its categories (water-based paints & varnishes, solvent-based paints & varnishes, other paints & varnishes, painters' fillings, surfacing preparations and solvents & thinners), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Paints and Varnishes in India to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the paints and varnishes industry in India. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Indian construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

In 2013, wound care suffered from consumers trying to save money by not stockpiling products and looking for discounted or lower priced products. Italians generally looked for more competitive prices in all categories, including wound care, and therefore avoided buying such products in chemists/pharmacies which often charge higher prices. The majority of grocery retailers, including Coop and Esselunga, offered their own private label wound care products. These gained further ground in 2013, hence driving down unit prices and limiting value sales growth.

Sales of menswear performed as well as womenswear for several consecutive years, thanks to the growing interest among men in what they wear as well as their increased interest in following the latest fashion trends. Sales of menswear rose by 2% in volume and by 4% in value terms in 2013,

Continuous growth of disposable incomes, the increasing number of wealthy individuals and rising income per household continues to fuel outbound trip growth in Indonesia, especially for leisure purposes. Cultural trends such as the rising Korean-Pop culture have also increased outbound trips to South Korea. However, trips to neighbouring Singapore and Malaysia continued to account for the largest number of outbound trips during the year as international flights or airlines as well as frequencies continued to increase along with more affordable ticket prices arising from price wars among budget carriers. Due to the sizeable amounts spent by Indonesians during their trips, international countries have been increasingly marketing their travel and tourism destinations in the country via a range of mediums such as TV advertisements, web banners and printed advertisements in papers and magazines.

Advanced Cell Diagnostics, Inc. (ACD) is a biotechnology company. The company operates in the field of molecular pathology, developing cell and tissue based diagnostic tests for personalized medicine. Its products include RNAscope probes, RNAscope assays, spotstudio software, instruments, accessory items and automated assays. ACD offers over 3,000 pre-designed single-plex target probes. The company offers services, such as start-up assay development service, biomarker validation, custom assay development and validation, CLIA-certified RNAscope services and quantitative analysis and consultative reporting. Its RNAscope in situ hybridization assays are applicable to a wide variety of research applications. ACD is headquartered in Hayward, California, the US.