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Still & Sparkling Wine Market in Latvia: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Still & Sparkling Wine market in Latvia.

A greater number of state-owned miners will be keen to expand production along with India's growing economy. However , the country's poor operating environment will continue to impede growth in the mining sector. A domestic shortfall in coal production is unlikely to fade a way anytime soon, while growth in iron ore production will be restricted by the government's clampdown on illegal mining.

Software in Mexico 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 Mexico software market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Dairy Food Market in Turks and Caicos Islands: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Dairy Food market in Turks and Caicos Islands.

Carbonates continued to perform well in 2013, with total value sales recording 12% growth, due to the continued success of the PET 350ml pack size. This pack size was the most dynamic in the category, especially among the more price-sensitive consumer base. Population growth in the cities also played a role in the growth of volume sales.

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Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA) - Pipeline Review, H1 2014

By the end of 2013 personal care appliances posted 7% volume growth and 12% current value growth to reach 17.6 million units and RUB26 billion. The category registered a strong decline of 19% in current value terms in 2009 due to the economic downturn. However, by 2010 it posted double-digit current value growth. Healthy growth of this category in both volume as well as current value terms is characterised by the low penetration level of personal care appliances, therefore the category is growing at a faster pace relative to other, more mature categories.

The report titled "South Korea Nutraceuticals Industry Outlook to 2017- Sales of Ginseng Products to Drive Revenues" provides a detailed analysis of the industry covering various aspects including market size in terms of revenues, market segmentation on the basis of ingredients, distribution channels and types of establishments and industry developments in the past. The report also includes competitive landscape and market share of the major players operating in the industry. The future projections are included to provide an insight on the prospects in the South Korea nutraceuticals market.

Sharp Corp has a strong presence in Asia Pacific, especially in Southeast Asian markets, aided by its long history in the region and its efforts to develop products to suit local preferences. Due to Sharp's difficult financial situation in consumer electronics, it is recommended that Sharp shift the focus to consumer appliances and try to expand sales outside Asia Pacific. Moreover, it is suggested that Sharp should seek lower cost production sites as a means to enter new markets.

GlobalData's new report, "EU5 Cardiovascular Surgery Procedures Outlook to 2020", provides key procedures data on the EU5 Cardiovascular Surgery. The report provides procedure volumes within market categories - Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (On Pump and Off Pump CABG) Procedures and On Pump (Isolated On Pump Valve and Isolated On Pump CHD) Procedures.

2013 growth of sports nutrition in Bosnia-Herzegovina was weaker relative to the average performance recorded during the review period, but still positive. Although the pace of growth decreased due to unfavourable economic conditions, growing numbers of consumers in Bosnia-Herzegovina are looking at nutritional options to boost the effects of their workout routines, influenced by advertising.

Concentrates is the smallest category in soft drinks in volume terms and is a category that seems to find it difficult to take off. The main constraint to growth is that these drinks are consumed mainly in summer as in this period the consumption of bottled water is quite high and in order to make the water taste more interesting and flavoursome, concentrates is added to it. In other seasons, these drinks are not in high demand. On the other hand, concentrates is appreciated at celebrations, such as weddings and anniversaries.

New Cars in Mexico 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 Mexico new cars market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Cooking Sauces in Chile by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers prepared ethnic, tomato based, traditional (local), soy and other wet sauces. Market value and volume comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Cooking Sauces in Chile is given in CLP and tonne with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Chile. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Leisure and personal goods specialist retailers continued to record healthy retail value sales growth in 2013, driven mainly by rising disposable income, especially among middle- and low-income consumers. Traditional toys and games stores registered the fastest current value sales growth of 10% in 2013, followed closely by media products stores and jewellery and watch specialist retailers. These retailers specialise in products that are among the most attractive to the rising middle-class population, while attractive payment options continue to lure consumers and boost sales.

In 2013 companies in air care continued to take advantage of the general premiumisation of some categories which began two years earlier. Even though this product valorisation trend was more evident in candle, electric, spray/aerosol and other air fresheners, premiumisation has also been seen in some other categories, thereby alleviating structural decline. The category remained dynamic in 2013, thanks to frequent communication campaigns over 2011-2012 which revived the interest in novelties such as multicoloured candle air fresheners, elegantly designed electric air fresheners and the glamorous air care sticks and envelopes in other air care. Besides, the category was also favoured by the prevailing cocooning trend amongst French households, air care grew by 3% in current value terms in 2013.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Neuromyelitis Optica (Devic's Syndrome) - Pipeline Review, H1 2014', provides an overview of the Neuromyelitis Optica (Devic's Syndrome)'s therapeutic pipeline.

BMI View: Ghana is set to remain Africa's second-largest gold producer, after South Africa, as investment continues to flow into the mineral-rich country. The country boasts one of the most favourable business environments in the region, with a democratic and stable government, which contrasts sharply with many of its resource-rich neighbours. Ghana's mining sector is set to reach US D3.8bn in 2018, up from USD3.3bn in 2013, as bauxite and gold production see modest increases. We expect gold to be the main driver of growth, but see bauxite playing a growing role.

GlobalData's new report, "China Cardiovascular Monitoring and Diagnostic Devices Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the China Cardiovascular Monitoring and Diagnostic Devices market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - Cardiopulmonary Stress Testing Systems, ECG Data Management Systems, ECG Monitoring Equipment, ECG Stress Testing Systems, Event Monitoring Systems and Holter Monitoring Systems.

Baby and child-specific products in Austria is a beauty and personal care category in which multinational companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Proctor & Gamble maintain a strong presence, while the leading and most established European companies such as Hipp GmbH are also strong in the category. This has resulted in high levels of product innovation and marketing activity as the leading brands seek to build trust consumer and boost growth. The category has continued to benefit substantially from the presence of large companies and their financial capabilities as well as from their marketing expertise.

Summary The Future of the Saudi Arabian Defense Industry - Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2019 published by Strategic Defence Intelligence, provides readers with a detailed analysis of both historic and forecast Saudi Arabian defense industry values, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by industry participants, analysis of industry leading companies, and key news.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Primary Hyperparathyroidism Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2014" provides data on the Primary Hyperparathyroidism clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Primary Hyperparathyroidism. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Primary Hyperparathyroidism. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

After 2012's decrease in volume sales, frozen processed food is expected to experience another decrease, again faced with the same problems: unstable demand and poor purchasing power. However, it seems that within frozen processed food, producers have recognised the consumer shift towards economy brands and want to use this trend in their favour. Hence, competition in the economy-priced segment has become stronger.

Weight management continued to enjoy strong growth in demand due to rising concerns about weight and increasing westernisation. Although in Nigeria weight has traditionally not been considered a negative issue, with growing western exposure the young middle class in particular are more worried about weight. The media image of an ideal person being slim also adds to this new trend. Strong marketing of products by leading players, such as the direct seller Edmark, also drove growth.