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Sales of LCD TVs increased by 11% in volume terms and 11% in constant retail value terms in 2013. This was the main driver of growth in home video as demand for video players continued falling. LCD TV sales totalled 455,000 in 2013, while plasma TV sales hit 46,000 units. Demand for both types increased in 2013 although volume sales of plasma TVs grew by less than 1%.

This report provides in-depth information on the dynamics of Lebanon defense procurement and trend analysis of imports and exports. The figures are based on trend indicator values (TIV) expressed in US$ million at constant (1990) prices. Although figures are expressed in US$, TIVs do not represent the financial value of goods transferred. Rather, TIVs are an indication of the volume of arms transferred.

The Future of the Fragrances Market in Ireland 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 Fragrances consumption trends in Ireland, historic and forecast Fragrances 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 Fragrances market along with latest industry news, in addition to mergers and 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 Fragrances sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

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

The Future of the Male Toiletries Market in Venezuela 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 Male Toiletries consumption trends in Venezuela, historic and forecast Male Toiletries 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 Male Toiletries 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 Male Toiletries sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Brain Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2014', provides an overview of the Brain Cancer's therapeutic pipeline.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Age Related Macular Degeneration - Pipeline Review, H1 2014', provides an overview of the Age Related Macular Degeneration's therapeutic pipeline.

Banks and other card issuers are increasingly focusing on credit cards designed to target mass affluent consumers. Even though mass affluent consumers represent a relatively small percentage of their total customer base, the revenue generated from them is high - mainly due to their deeper banking relationships that involve deposit accounts, mortgages, investment, and asset and wealth management, among others.

BMI's Indonesia tourism report looks at a variety of expected trends across a range of key indicators in this blossoming market located in the midst of the booming Asia Pacific region. Inbound arrivals are expected to increase steadily throughout the forecast period, and while growth in outbound travel is not expected to be as vibrant, the large domestic market in Indonesia still offers enormous potential.

After a strong year for the UK steel industry in 2013, we are forecasting a muted recovery going forward. In line with its European counterparts, the UK metals industry has been rocked by low profitability that has led to capacity reductions and disinvestment. However, the worst is probably over for the UK, as slightly stronger domestic demand and recent investment from international firms such as Sahaviriya Steel Industries and Tata Steel should arrest the decline in sector fortunes.

The Future of the Skincare Market in Finland 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 Skincare consumption trends in Finland, historic and forecast Skincare 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 Skincare 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 Skincare sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

The outlook for Spain's metals sector is bleak, with few opportunities for growth in either production or consumption until beyond the end of our newly-extended forecast period to 2018. The effects of the eurozone crisis and domestic recession on the steel industry means the sector will see a protracted downturn that could permanently affect its structure. Indeed, we believe economic growth in Spain will prove moribund and the local steel market will fail to return to pre-recession levels of consumption. In 2013 domestic crude steel consumption is estimated to have fallen 1.1% y-o-y to 11.38mnt (mn tonnes). In order to compensate for poor domestic demand, recovery in the Spanish steel industry will largely depend on growth in exports of manufactured goods. Germany has been the chief target for Spanish steel exports, but the decline in the performance of the German manufacturing sector from mid-2011 is having a deleterious effect on export performance.

The Future of the Male Toiletries Market in Romania 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 Male Toiletries consumption trends in Romania, historic and forecast Male Toiletries 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 Male Toiletries 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 Male Toiletries sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Final-year sales data for 2013 were unavailable as this report was being compiled. Consequently, BMI retains its current forecasts this quarter, although we have now extended our forecast period out to 2018. Overall, BMI retains an optimistic outlook on new vehicle sales in the UAE, forecasting further growth of over 25% over the 2014-2018 period.

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

Global Markets Direct's, 'Glaucoma - Pipeline Review, H1 2014', provides an overview of the Glaucoma's therapeutic pipeline.

The port of Hong Kong holds the top position in Hong Kong's maritime sector in terms of both total tonnage and container throughput. BMI believes it will demonstrate growth in 2014 after 2013 performance was hindered by a forty day strike, continued recession in the eurozone, the sluggish nature of US economic growth, the slowing outlook for the Chinese economy, the move of Chinese factories further inland and competition from the neighbouring port of Shenzhen.

The Future of the Bakery & Cereals Market in Greece 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 Bakery & Cereals consumption trends in Greece, historic and forecast Bakery & Cereals 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 Bakery & Cereals 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 Bakery & Cereals sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

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

The preference of Uruguayan consumers for chilled/fresh pasta and especially for the different stuffed pasta types remained quite strong in 2013. However, consumption has already reached a plateau, with retail volume sales hovering at around the 9,500 tonnes per year level.

Morocco's highly competitive production environment, government support towards manufacturing and its proximity to the high-volume European markets and high-growth potential African markets remain the main attractions for carmakers seeking production-related investments in the country. BMI accordingly sees production in Morocco rising considerably over our newly extended five-year forecast period, with a total completely built unit production of 155,074 in 2018. Our forecast for 2014 calls for 124,480 vehicles to be produced over the year, marking a 5.2% increase on 2013.

BMI's report on Australia's tourism market looks at the enormous potential offered by this well-established and popular destination in the booming Asia Pacific region. With a stable political environment and strong domestic economy supporting growth, we expect to see substantial gains across a range of key market indicators, including inbound and outbound travel, receipts from tourism expenditure and overall industry value.

MarketLine's Company Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

While shale gas exploration has thus far presented a mixed picture, there have been positive below and above-ground developments in recent months. However, while Poland could see its first commercial flow rates in 2014-2015, we remain cautiously optimistic with regard to the country's shale gas production. At the moment, the need for additional exploration, the fact that most companies will likely wait until new regulations are passed before taking final investment decisions on shale gas projects, and assuming that projects take three years to be developed, we have only factored in significant shale gas production into our forecast from 2018-2019. We note that risks lie to the downside, depending on the industry reception of the new regulations and below-ground results.

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