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Volume sales of personal care appliances in Italy continued to be only moderately negatively affected by the ongoing economic crisis during 2013, falling by only 1% thanks to the positive performance of oral care appliances and other personal care appliances. Demand for the products in these categories was boosted towards the end of the review period by the increasing attention being paid to health and wellness trends among Italian consumers. Moreover, the low average unit price of personal...

Saudi Arabian market of other business services grows 34% over 2007-2012 to reach SR2.7 billion, stimulated by government efforts to diversify oil-based economy. Value of other business services provided to Saudis by foreign firms increases 24% over 2007-2012, with such services accounting for 27% of market size at end of review period. Value of local industry expands 38% over review period to reach SR2.0 billion in 2012. Fashion, graphic design and other business activities form by far most lucrative category, generating 89% of total earnings in 2012. Profits rise 55% over review period to SR922 million in 2012, profitability expands five percentage points to 46%. Industry's turnover expected to grow 53% over forecast period to reach SR3.1 billion in 2018.

This quarter, BMI has utilised the latest operator and regulator data to fine-tune our forecasts. As such, we expect to see slightly stronger mobile subscription growth and slower contraction of the fixedline market. We hold to our current outlook for modest growth in the broadband market on the back of eircom's progress with its next-generation access network, the rollout of 4G LTE services and potential consolidation in the mobile market, as well as the entrance of Electricity Services Board (ESB) into the mass market broadband services arena. That said, we expect price competition to intensify across all sectors, including pay-TV, following eircom's launch of eVision-branded IPTV in Q413.

Thailand Fixed Communications Market to 2015: Access Lines 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 Thailand and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

BMI View: Bosnia 's fixed-line market recorded a much slower rate of decline in 2013 compared to the two previous years, according to the regulator's data. This development supports BMI 's view that consolidation of smaller players to challenge the incumbents would increase competition and boost demand. We therefore envisage a moderation in the rate of fixed-line decline over our forecast period, to 2018, as operators launch competitive offers and expand their bundled product packages. We retain our robust subscriptions growth outlook for the mobile sector in view of the relatively low penetration rate in the country and the uptake of MVNO services, but caution that regular discounting of inactive SIMs pose downside risks to growth.

The South African petrochemicals industry is struggling with poor domestic demand conditions, deteriorating risk and a volatile exchange rate. Margins are coming under pressure with the depreciation of the rand doing nothing to boost the industry's fortunes on external markets. Instead, local producer Sasol is ramping up investment in North America to take advantage of shale gas growth with only incremental increases in domestic capacities.

Snack Bars in UK by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers packaged snack bars which can be eaten without accompaniment (e.g. milk) anywhere (such as on street) usually between meals. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Snack Bars in UK is given in GBP 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 UK. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Luxury accessories account for one third of total value sales within luxury goods in Switzerland. This industry benefits from sustained consumer demand from both men and women. Accessible luxury brands remain the main engine of growth in most luxury categories, as they offer the possibility to acquire accessories from a luxury brand at affordable price points.

Saudi coke oven products market grows by 14% over review period to reach SR155 million in 2012. Import penetration decreases to 28% of total market in 2012. Exports decline in importance for local producers, generating only 1% of total product output in 2012. Industry revenue expected to grow at CAGR of 9% over forecast period due to use of industry's products in power generation.

Although with declining importance, laundry care is the dominating segment of home care in Croatia. Considered as the most basic product group, impossible to replace by alternatives, laundry care detergents in first place is expected to show least elasticity in times of declining incomes.

Coffee in UK by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This report covers all instant and fresh coffee. It excludes RTD liquid products. Market size is based on retail (off trade) and non-retail (on trade) sales. Market size for Coffee in UK is given in GBP 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 UK. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

BMI View: We expect Japan's metal industry to see minimal growth over our five-year forecast period owing to our downbeat long-term macroeconomic view of the country. C ontinued reconstruction efforts from the earthquake over three years ago will help maintain production and consumption growth over the next several quarters, but we forecast the construction and infrastructure industries will see declining growth after 2015 . Moreover, our bearish view on steel prices, as well as the relatively high costs of production in Japan, further underpins our view.

Panama Media Market to 2015: Media Services Adoption 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 Panama and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

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While irons continued to register growth in 2013, both in volume and current value terms, as one of the most-stable product categories within consumer appliances, the average unit price registered even stronger growth due to the shifting preferences of consumers towards models with steam tanks. Despite their high prices compared to regular models, these products are preferred for their ability to iron clothes smoothly and fast. The time it takes for them to heat up is regarded as a problem, yet this time is compensated for with the ability of these products to offer more-smoothly-ironed clothes due to their ample release of steam during ironing. In 2013, 2,9 mio units with steam tanks were sold, thanks to manufacturers and retailers offering heavy discounts and other sales promotions to drive volume sales.

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Summary "Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Egypt 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 Egypt and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Saudi Arabian market for sugar reaches value of SR5.4 billion in 2012 following 15% review period CAGR. Householders represent main consumers of sugar, accounting for 71% of total sales in 2012. Saudi Arabia is among the largest importers of raw sugar in the world. Local producers import raw sugar and re-export refined white sugar, mainly to the Middle East and North Africa. Industry's output predicted to see 11% CAGR over 2013-2018 to reach SR3.4 billion.

Despite the difficult economic context, several chains increased their number of stores during 2013 given the fact that particular conditions in some areas remain favourable. Among the most important is the opening by Farmacity of eight Parapharmacies/drugstores and the + Vision optical chain with six new branches. The opening of new premises of these modern chains resulted in the closure of some nearby independent retailers, which offer less space and a smaller variety of products.

While Kuwait's Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC) plans to increase its petrochemical income to make up more than 50% of the country's non-oil income, BMI's latest Kuwait Petrochemicals Report states that further value added to petrochemicals is essential to developing the production chain and ensuring that the industry is buffered from the effects of increased competition in external markets.

Hong Kong Mobile Operator KPI Market to 2015: Minutes of Usage (MOU) 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 Hong Kong and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Thailand Mobile Operator KPI Market to 2015: Average Revenue Per Subscription (ARPS) 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 Thailand and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Dried processed food looks set to witness a slight slowdown in current value growth during 2013 due to the high penetration of products such as rice and noodles. This is mainly due to many products within dried processed food being staples in consumers' diets.

Guatemala Smartphone Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Smartphone Sales by Vendor and by Operating System 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 Guatemala and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.