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In 2013, dishwashing in Macedonia achieved moderate current value growth of 2%, reaching sales of MKD420. Sales of automatic dishwashing tablets achieved the fastest current value growth at 4% in 2013. At the same time, automatic dishwashing tablets was the only dishwashing segment to achieve positive volume growth of 1% in 2013 while all others posted negative volume growth. Functionality and ease of use are among the primary factors contributing to increased consumption of automatic dishwashing tablets, regardless of the fact that they have the highest price tag of all dishwashing products.

MarketLines' Royal Dutch Shell plc 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 Royal Dutch Shell plc 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.

Retail value sales of toilet care grow by 15% in 2013 to reach Dh71.7 billion. This is higher than review period CAGR of 9%. The strong growth was enabled by investments in the category in the rim blocks category by key players, such as Geprocor and GTC Morocco SA, which entered the market in 2012. At relatively high prices, rim blocks mainly target middle-income consumers and are not yet fully integrated in the cleaning habits of the Moroccan population.

Americas Media Market to 2015: Media Services Adoption by Technology report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Americas and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

The ships and boats market declined by 40% over 2007-2012 to reach a value of SR3.2 billion at the end of the period. Weak demand for oil, the main export commodity in Saudi Arabia, negatively affects the commercial vessels category. The Saudi industry is relatively small and imports represent 60% of the market's value in 2012. A large share of the industry's production is re-exported, due to a lack of technological know-how. The industry is expected to grow by a CAGR of 11% over the forecast period, driven by recovering demand for oil and military spending.

Central and Eastern Europe Mobile Handset Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Sales by Feature report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Central and Eastern Europe and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Summary "Chile Smartphone Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Sales by Technology and by Generation" report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Chile and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Kenya Mobile Operator KPI Market to 2015: Additions by Operator report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Kenya and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

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The performance of home insecticides in 2013 was significantly better than that recorded during the review period, when value sales grew at a current CAGR of 3% and volume sales declined at a CAGR of 1%. An unusually hot spring was the main reason for an early boom in the insect population, which boosted demand for home insecticides during 2013.

Home laundry appliances benefited from a marked rise in construction in the second half of the review period, which in turn increased the potential consumer base for these products. Sales also benefited from population growth, both due to a high birth rate and also due to rising immigration from Middle Eastern countries as a result of security concerns linked to ongoing unrest in many areas. Rising disposable income levels also encouraged stronger sales of home laundry appliances at the end of the review period. 2013 thus saw the strongest annual retail volume growth of the overall review period.

As the tourism flows grew in 2012, transportation also benefited from this increase. The revenues from transportation increased by 3% in 2013. Air and rail saw the most dynamic retail value sales growth of 5% and 3%, respectively in 2012, whilst bus/coach continued to decline by 1% in 2012.

Americas Mobile Data Market to 2015: Average Revenue Per Subscription (ARPS) by Mobile Data report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Americas and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Food processors continued to record the highest volume sales within food preparation appliances in 2013, followed closely by countertop blenders. Indonesian households are familiar with the appliances, and do not perceive such appliances to be luxurious. However, some appliances within this category continued to be perceived as unnecessary to some households.

Venezuela Mobile Handset Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Sales by Feature report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Venezuela and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Taiwan Smartphone Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Sales by Technology and by Generation report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Taiwan and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Saudi Arabia's water transport equipment rental market sees 7% CAGR over 2007-2012. Households account for 59% of market in 2012. Industry fragmented, based on small companies providing services locally. Industry is highly profitable, thus encouraging start-ups in the field. Saudi Arabia's water transport rental industry expected to sees similar growth levels over 2013-2018.

The trend towards home-cooked meals remained the most important for small kitchen appliances (non-cooking) in 2013. This trend helped the category register volume growth of 1% in 2013. The lower cost of eating at home rather than at foodservice establishments remained a major driver of the trend. As consumers spent more time at home cooking, they looked for alternative ways to cook different types of food.

Israel Mobile Operator KPI Market to 2015: Market Share by Operator report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Israel and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Ghana Mobile Demand Market to 2015: Mobile Subscriptions by Technology report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Ghana and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

The category of sanitary protection in Sweden is mature and offers limited opportunity for volume sales growth beyond natural increases in the population. Noteworthy is the observation made by market sources of a gradual decrease in the age at which girls have their first period. As at the end of the review period, girls in Sweden experienced their first period at an average age of 13. In 1990, the average was 14 years of age. Market sources link this decrease to lifestyle and dietary...

Small cooking appliances witnessed a slightly slower current value growth in 2013 than 2012 due to the increased penetration and maturity of categories such as toasters, slow cookers and rice cookers. On the other hand, consumer demand for convenience remained the key driver for small cooking appliances. Hectic lifestyles and improved disposable incomes of consumers heightened their demand for small cooking appliances that are efficient and easy to use, which can simplify the cooking process.

We favour the sugar sector in Turkey because of the strong growth potential of the country's confectionery industry, and see upside potential in the livestock sector, as the government's supply of discounted credit has aided growth in recent years. However, we see little growth potential for the grain, dairy and rice sectors, as we believe the country's production growth in these segments will be hampered by high domestic production and input costs. In line with these views, we believe domestic confectionery companies will outperform, as they will benefit from growing domestic sugar production capacity as well as a strong consumer story. We highlight Ulker as an example of this dynamic.

Baby Food in Switzerland by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This comprises packaged dry and liquid products designed specifically for babies/infants. Market value and volume comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Baby Food in Switzerland is given in CHF 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 Switzerland. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Increasing rates of urbanisation and employment are leading to changing lifestyles in Turkey. Due to busier and more hectic lives in cities, people cannot spare time for cooking, which leads to an increasing number of people dining out in Turkey. As a consequence of these trends, the number of restaurants, cafes and other foodservice outlets has been increasing in Turkey. In 2013 the number of restaurants reached over 130,000 in the country. Another important trend which boosted the growth of...