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The pseudoephedrine ban in 2009 did not have strong negative effects on the category due to the rapid reaction of major manufacturers such as Pfizer, Lafrancol, GlaxoSmithKline and Chalver. Such companies did not use the whole term given by the health authorities to cease sales of products with pseudoephedrine. They rapidly reformulated their products and were able to use an apparently negative situation in their favour. The claim "it does not contain pseudoephedrine" rapidly became part of...

We believe that Colombia's economy will expand at robust growth rates in the coming years, characterised by improved macroeconomic conditions and an increasingly friendly business environment.

Despite persistent external headwinds, we predict that the Namibian economy will experience a modest pickup in growth in 2014. Favourable credit conditions and a recovery in the agricultural sector will support solid private consumption growth, while a major government housing programme and several new mining projects will see fixed investment growth remain robust.

The G8 Insurance industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

We have marginally downgraded our forecast for 2014 construction industry growth to 2.0%, based on continued weakness expected in residential and non-residential building, as well as the potential for a relative slowdown in infrastructure activity as projects progress through the construction phase. Over the medium term however, we see considerable upside to our construction forecast based on the CAD53bn New Building Canada Plan.

MarketLines' Petroleum Geo-Services ASA 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 Petroleum Geo-Services ASA 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.

'Togo Mobile Telecommunications: MNOs to Improve Networks, MVNO Market Entries to Boost Competition,' a new Country Intelligence Report by Pyramid Research, offers a precise, incisive profile of Togo's mobile telecommunications market based on comprehensive proprietary data and insights from our research in the Togo market. Published annually, this presentation-quality, executive-level report provides detailed analysis of the near-term opportunities, competitive dynamics and evolution of demand by service type and technology/platform across the broadband and mobile sectors, in addition to a review of key regulatory trends.

Home video volume sales grew by 2% in 2012. The declining sales of plasma TVs are the major factor hampering faster growth. Disappearing analogue TVs, which should no longer be available, also caused sales to slow down. Furthermore, purchasing a TV set is a rather large investment for a typical Romanian household as the typical gross salary was around US$685 per month in 2012.

South African retail shelves are sporting an increasing number of imported brands. With the government imposing no duties on importing chocolate, the category is a "free for all". Both manufacturers such as Nestle South Africa and Kraft Foods South Africa import their global brands for occasions such as Easter. Leading retailers such as Pick 'n Pay and Shoprite bring in imported brands from players such as Riegelien, which is a German manufacturer of chocolate. Imports cross all price segments.

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

Nappies/diapers/pants current retail value sales increased by 6% in 2013 to reach GTQ750 million. Guatemala has the lowest per capita consumption rate for nappies in Latin America. However, the penetration of very economically priced products is boosting growth in this area. Currently, these products are purchased occasionally since consumers usually leave their babies bare bottom or use cloth diapers. However, consumers are learning of the existence and convenience of these products and are...

During 2013, new modern grocery retailers outlets opened in shopping centres, a trend which followed the successful launch of Carrefour's hypermarket in Dolmen City Mall, Karachi. Pakistan's shopping centres are now interested in offering selling space to hypermarkets and supermarkets as this is believed to help generate more consumer foot traffic throughout the shopping centre.

Sales of home insecticides benefit from a growing availability in major retail chains as well as a rising selection of dedicated products, which help to deal with the problem of flying and crawling insects. Consumers are increasingly interested in formulations which are not only effective, but also safe for the user.

Pasta is set to post current value growth of 3% to reach S$12.1 million in 2013. As a result of the uncertain economy, cash-strapped consumers have become more cautious about their discretionary spending . Therefore, they are likely to seek out a relatively cheaper yet reasonable quality of pasta which offers greater value-for-money.

Global Motorcycles 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 Global motorcycles market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

GlobalData's new report, "Asia-Pacific Mammography Equipment Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Asia-Pacific Mammography Equipment market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - Film-Screen Mammography Equipment and Full-Field Digital Mammography Equipment (2D Digital Mammography Equipment and 3D Tomosynthesis).

Mobile Phones in the United Kingdom industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: 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 United Kingdom mobile phones market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Laundry care is well established in Kazakhstan, with laundry detergents being particularly popular. Modern urban lifestyles and increasing living standards in the country drove demand for automatic laundry care products during the review period, as a growing number of households used washing machines, in order to reduce the time spent washing clothes.

The UK's real estate sector has performed well since the property crash and recession took hold, despite experiencing two years of negative economic growth, in 2008 and 2009. Growth has been sluggish in the years since, but a healthy project pipeline and low vacancy rates, particularly in the office and retail segments, has bolstered investment and returns. However, a lack of short-term development in certain areas, such as office space in London, could lead to demand outstripping supply.

Canadean's, "Carbonates Market in Asia to 2019: Market Guide" provides a snapshot of the Carbonates consumption in Asia. The quantitative data in the report provides historic and forecast consumption data of the market by country, giving a simple overview of the Carbonates market trends in the region in an easy to use format.

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

The downfall of weight management in Greece continued during 2013. For the second consecutive year. double-digit declines were recorded in weight loss supplements after many years of strong positive growth as the category joined meal replacement slimming, a category which has been in strong decline since 2009. The reasons for these declines are associated mainly with a lack of innovation and excessive growth earlier in the review period, which created a bubble in demand, a bubble which bust...

Ecuadorians' dishwashing consumption habits are changing. The most notable change is that consumers are switching from cream and bar hand dishwashing products to liquid options. This is seen mainly among high and middle-high income groups but it is growing in middle income groups. Another trend which is slowly developing is the demand for environmentally-friendly products, but since these products are quite expensive they are mainly used by high income individuals. There is also increase demand...

Home audio and cinema showed a poor performance in 2013, continuing the 2012 decline in volume sales. Digital media player docks and audio separates were the only categories to see growth within home audio and cinema in 2013. Both categories appeal to the ongoing connectivity trend, as they support broad functionality.

Canadean's, "Fermented Milk Market in MENA to 2019: Market Guide" provides a snapshot of the Fermented Milk consumption in MENA. The quantitative data in the report provides historic and forecast consumption data of the market by country, giving a simple overview of the Fermented Milk market trends in the region in an easy to use format.