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China has rich metallic mineral deposits and non-metallic deposits such as coal. It has deposits of nearly all types of known mineral resource. Mineral distribution varies from region to region, as differences in geotectonic zones and mineralization conditions create vast differences in mineral type, reserve amount and quality. The mining industry in China is governed by the Ministry of land and Resources, and the Department of Resources Conservation and Environmental Protection. The Mineral Resources law is the apex regulating law for the development of the mining industry, the promotion of exploration, the development of mines, and the utilization and protection of mineral resources.

Sauces, dressings and condiments registers positive growth of 6% in 2013 which is slightly higher than the previous year. The market is very dynamic in terms of product innovation in order to increase product variety and nutritional benefits. Players also mostly aiming at providing more convenience to customers. Moreover, they compete fiercely and are very active in engaging in both above- and below-the-line marketing.

Sweet and savoury snacks remained a small niche in Kenya at the end of the review period, with volume sales of only around 300 tonnes expected for 2013. This is partly due to widespread poverty and high prices for imported products. A 165g pack of Proctor & Gamble's Pringles was for example priced at KES265 in February 2013.

With the onset of the economic crisis in 2009, many Serbs sought to save money by buying cheaper unpackaged cheese directly from farmers and other artisanal producers. Similarly, many consumers started buying packaged cheese products from retailers across the border in Hungary, where prices were lower. While these trends continued to hamper the development of cheese in Serbia in 2013, the decline in retail volume sales for the entire category was slower than that recorded in 2012, and also...

In 2013, sales of chocolate confectionery are expected to continue to be rather value than volume driven. Consumers' demand for high-quality and premium products continues to drive sales of chocolate confectionery. Therefore, manufacturers have been focusing on dark chocolate as well as caramel and nuts as ingredients. The importance of the premiumisation effect on chocolate confectionery has continued to be reflected in the development of more sophisticated private label products.

Meal replacement is still in the development stage in the country. In 2013, the category is expected to enjoy a very high growth of 17% in current retail value terms. Thanks to the country's further integration to the world, higher living standards and the increasing consumer awareness of health and wellness, Vietnamese consumers, especially those living in big cities such as Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi City, are becoming more familiar with meal replacement products. Furthermore, efforts of...

Carbonates is a mature category in Poland in terms of retail volume sales. The product group registered positive volume and value growth in 2013, partly driven by new product development within existing brands, new flavour versions and packaging. In order to revive the category, manufacturers extend the range of carbonates in smaller packs, so that a beverage is cheaper per litre than in a larger capacity. With lower unit prices, the consumers do not feel a price increase as noticeably as when...

MarketLines' Inland American Real Estate Trust, 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 Inland American Real Estate Trust, 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.

Broadcasting & Cable TV in Germany 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 Germany broadcasting & cable tv market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Organic Food in Italy 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 Italy organic food market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

The fragile Serbian economy was not immune to the effects of economic crisis, which started in the country in early 2009. The crisis was most obvious during 2009 and 2010, which caused a decrease in employment in Serbia. Consequently, consumers' purchasing habits drastically changed, causing a decline in sales of non-essential packaged food products, as well as a shift to cheaper packaged food product types and cheaper brands within all packaged food categories. In spite of the fact that even...

Despite the economic crisis and very low purchasing power which have been influencing the Serbian packaged food industry as a whole, soup has experienced growth in both volume and value. The growth has been driven by increased demand in the economy price segment. Also, the emerging trend towards instant soup must be noted; however, despite the growth in this category the volume base is still very small.

In 2013 as part of the energy efficiency plans of the Government, a plan to launch new regulations regarding energy efficiency for refrigeration appliances was launched, laying down the requirements and methodology for verification of the energy efficiency ratio (EER), including testing methods and labelling. Importers and manufacturers have to ensure products meet new regulations, expected to be approved by the end of 2013. According to ANAFADE, the industry body, concerns about the period...

In 2013, sales of baked goods in Thailand continued to stabilise in the post-flood situation, given the peak demand for stocking up on baked goods when the flood hit in the fourth quarter of 2011. Even though the demand for baked goods tends to slowdown in the aftermath of floods, baked goods is expected to retain its positive performance as Thai consumers in major cities are opting for convenient food choices in regard to their unchanged hectic lifestyles. A wider selection of baked goods...

Sales of computers and peripherals continued to decline in 2012. Czech consumers often did not have enough disposable funds to spend on new devices and were buying these products only when their older devices broke down or when they were too obsolete to run new programmes, games or other applications on them. So as Czech consumers spent on computers and peripherals only occasionally, retail value sales of the category declined by 8% in 2012.

In 2013, current value sales of dishwashing decreased by 3%. Volume sales of hand dishwashing fell by 1% and within automatic dishwashing only automatic dishwashing liquids saw positive growth. The economic crises that reduced Italians' disposable incomes and increased the unemployment level, played a key role in pushing down the sales. Consumers' search for a good deal forced manufacturers to focus their sales strategies on discounting and promotions.

This report provides the latest asset allocations of Japan HNWIs across 13 asset classes. The report also includes projections of the volume, wealth and asset allocations of Japan HNWIs to 2018 and a comprehensive and robust background of the local economy.

Motorcycles in Singapore industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 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 Singapore motorcycles market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the personal accident and health insurance industry in Denmark . It contains detailed historic and forecast data for distribution channels. "Personal Accident and Health Insurance Distribution Channels in Denmark to 2017: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the personal accident and health insurance industry in Denmark . It is an essential tool for companies active across the Danish personal accident and health insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

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

After recovering from an ominous period in 2011, during which it lost 800,000 subscribers in the US, Netflix has recovered and grown from strength to strength. Netflix has made huge investments to continue it's growth. This case study looks at how successful Netflix actually is, how it has invested to maintain growth and what potential opportunities and threats may arise in the future.

Home insecticides saw slightly smaller current value growth in 2013 versus 2012. The essential nature of home insecticides continued to support the category's performance in 2013. Consumers were also increasingly demanding higher concentration in home insecticides so as to achieve a better effect.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the travel and tourism industry in Egypt. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for car rental. ''Car Rental in Egypt to 2018: Market Databook'' provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the travel and tourism industry in Egypt. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Egyptian travel and tourism value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

In the second half of 2013, a product quality survey in Beijing revealed that some wipes contained excessive germs. A number of editorial reports had previously indicated that some wipes do not achieve sterilisation as claimed. As a result of this, consumer confidence in wipes declined, due to increasing hygiene knowledge and suspicions regarding product quality. As a result, branded products were more favoured by consumers, leading to increased concentration in wipes in China.

Sales of RTD coffee continued to be insignificant in Macedonia towards the end of the review period. RTD coffee brands were present in the country for much of the review period, but the companies producing and distributing RTD coffee products continued to struggle to achieve any significant level of demand for their products.