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GlobalData's report, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Industry Outlook in India to 2016 - Market Size, Company Share, Price Trends, Capacity Forecasts of All Active and Planned Plants provides an in-depth coverage of India ABS industry. The research presents major market trends affecting the ABS industry in India. The report covers India ABS plants and presents installed capacity by key feedstock, process and technology. In addition, it presents ABS demand and production forecasts, end use demand forecasts, price trends, trade balance data and company shares of the major ABS producers in India. Overall, the report presents a comprehensive coverage of India ABS industry including all the major parameters.

GlobalData's report, Caustic Soda Industry Outlook in Belgium to 2016 - Market Size, Company Share, Price Trends, Capacity Forecasts of All Active and Planned Plants provides an in-depth coverage of Belgium Caustic Soda industry. The research presents major market trends affecting the Caustic Soda industry in Belgium. The report covers Belgium Caustic Soda plants and presents installed capacity by key feedstock, process and technology. In addition, it presents Caustic Soda demand and production forecasts, end use demand forecasts, price trends, trade balance data and company shares of the major Caustic Soda producers in Belgium. Overall, the report presents a comprehensive coverage of Belgium Caustic Soda industry including all the major parameters.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Chagas Cardiomyopathy Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2012" provides data on the Chagas Cardiomyopathy clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Chagas Cardiomyopathy . 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 Chagas Cardiomyopathy . 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.

Healthcare Cloud Computing (Clinical, EMR, SaaS, Private, Public, Hybrid) Market - Global Trends, Challenges, Opportunities & Forecasts (2012 - 2017)

Aerogel Market by Form and Application (Building Insulation, Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial & Cryogenic) - Global Trends and Forecasts up till 2017

The past decade of stagnation and decline in South Africa's mining sector is set to end as several projects across South Africa's vast mineral wealth come online in the next five years. We expect South Africa's mining sector value will reach US$30.9bn by 2016, from US$27.0bn in 2011.

Factors such as South Korea's developing economy and easing of restrictions on movement are both supporting the growth of travel and tourism in South Korea. South Korea is one of the most attractive countries for inbound and outbound tourism businesses in the world. The country was the seventh-largest inbound tourism destination by volume in the Asia-Pacific region in 2011. Rising tourist volumes and subsequent growth in the South Korean travel intermediaries industry can be attributed to various drivers including the country's robust economic growth, government initiatives to promote tourism and tourism-related activities, increasing volume of business activities, and high internet penetration that encourages the growth of buying travel and tourism services online.

The Brazilian water infrastructure construction market recorded significant growth over the review period (2007-2011) during which construction grew at a CAGR of 16.15%. Government spending and reforms were the key drivers behind the growth of Brazil's water and sewage infrastructure construction market. The Russian sewage infrastructure construction market recorded significant growth during the review period and posted a CAGR of 30.98% during the review period. Over the forecast period, it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.34%. An increase in public-private partnership (PPPs), highway construction and enhanced levels of government spending were the key drivers of sewage infrastructure construction activity during the review period. The Indian water infrastructure construction market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.22% over the forecast period. The Chinese water infrastructure construction market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.07% over the forecast period. This growth is expected to be mainly driven by China's 12th five-year-plan, in which RMB430 billion has been allocated for the construction of new pipelines and treatment plants. The government has also set guidelines to achieve an urban treatment scale of 45.69 million cubic meters per day by 2015.

Cereal Crops - BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) Cereal Crops industry. The report includes easily comparable data on market value, volume, segmentation and market share, plus full five year market forecasts. It examines future problems, innovations and potential growth areas within the market.

This report is the result of an extensive survey drawn from ICD Research's exclusive panel of leading medical devices industry executives. It analyzes how marketing expenditure, business strategies and practices are set to change in the medical devices industry in 2012-13. The report provides data on the current size of the marketing and advertising budgets of medical devices industry supplier companies and how spending by industry suppliers will change, providing insight into global marketing behavior. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities.

"United Arab Emirates ENT Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2018", a new report by Global Markets Direct, provides key market data on the United Arab Emirates ENT Devices market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within five market categories - Diagnostic Devices, Hearing Aid Devices, Hearing Implants, Nasal Splints and Voice Prosthesis. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants with information on key recent developments.

This report is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Vodka market in ANZUS. The report provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment for the Vodka market in ANZUS. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Alcoholic Drinks value chain and for new players that are considering entering the market.

Canadean's, "Sparkling Wine in G20 to 2016: Market Guide" provides in-depth detail on the trends and drivers of the Sparkling Wine market in G20. The quantitative data in the report (historic and forecast market values) analyses the dynamics in the G20 countries, providing marketers with the essential information to understand their own and their competitors' position in this market and the information to accurately identify where to compete in the future.

"Global Beverage Survey 2012-2013: Market Trends, Marketing Spend and Sales Strategies in Beverage Industry " is a new report by Canadean that analyzes how global beverage industry supplier companies' media spending, marketing, sales strategies and practices, and business planning, are set to change in 2012-2013. This report provides the current size of the marketing and advertising budgets of global beverage industry suppliers and how spending by suppliers will change, providing insight into global marketing behaviour. In addition, the report also identifies future growth of buyers and suppliers and M&A activity. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type, and size."

GBI Research, the leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research "Pharmaceutical Pricing and Reimbursement in China - Series of Mandated Price Cuts Not Effective in Stemming Healthcare Expenditures". The report provides a comprehensive overview of the healthcare system, and pricing and reimbursement process in China with key data, information and analysis of pricing and reimbursement steps. The report closely scrutinizes major changes in the pharmaceuticals-related pricing and reimbursement scene in China, due to the implementation of the 2009 Healthcare Reform.

This report gives a view of the country's thermal energy market and provides forecasts to 2020. This report includes information on thermal (coal, oil and gas) installed capacity and generation. It provides information on key trends, profiles of major industry participants, information on major power plants and analysis of important deals. This along with detailed information on the regulatory framework and key policies governing the industry, provides a comprehensive understanding of the market for thermal power in the country. 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.

Given the implementation of the free trade agreements between South Korea and the EU, and subsequently between South Korea and the US, what do the economic and demographic fundamentals mean for the South Korean vehicle market? And, in particular, where are the best opportunities for import brands?

As a result of rising consumer health awareness, producers are increasingly focusing on introducing new health and wellness products. For example, in 2010 Nestle launched Nescafe Green (made from green coffee beans with natural antioxidants), Nescafe Lif-Aktif (includes prebiotic fibres which help digestion and aid weight loss) and Nescafe Vita-Lift (includes antioxidants, red grapes and vitamin E). In addition, in 2011 Yildiz Holding launched Cafe Crown Break (no caffeine) and Cafe Crown Light...

In 2011, the concentrates industry continued to face downward pressure on prices whilst struggling to carve a niche in the increasingly competitive soft drinks sphere. The price competition for carbonates that accelerated after the introduction of Kola Real caused a strong substitution effect from concentrates to carbonates in the review period. As a result, concentrates producers have developed marketing strategies emphasising the relative strengths of their products:

In 2011, sales of emergency contraceptive increased by 10%, to reach GBP25 million. Bayer Plc's dominance is being challenged (although not significantly) by Boots private label Emergency Contraceptive Pill, which was launched in October 2010

Consumer health is flourishing under the influence of key demographic, regulatory, public health and corporate trends. Ageing populations offer a growing customer base, as does widespread urbanisation in developing markets. More regulatory oversight is spurring innovation and bolstering consumer confidence in self-care. Government and commercial wellness campaigns are also educating consumers. Companies are exploring regional and portfolio expansion, and are engaging consumers using technology.

Adult mouth care is expected to remain dominated by doctors' recommendations, due to a lack of awareness among consumers. However, companies are making efforts to promote their products, which will help boost sales of OTC adult mouth care products. High stress and fast moving lifestyles are contributing to an increased incidence of mouth ulcers, attributable to a deficiency of vitamin B. Urban consumption account for almost 85% of product sales.

Clothing accessories continued to perform weakly in 2011, with a current value terms decline of 3%, dropping to JPY445 billion. This was mainly driven by unit price decreases as consumers continued to take a discretional approach to clothing accessories and favoured lower-priced items, resulting in the decline in the value sales.

In 2011 chilled processed food is expected to enjoy relatively strong growth. Chilled processed food is a popular choice for both consumers and retailers, as consumers see it as superior in terms of freshness and quality, and retailers often get better profit margins from chilled processed food. The lingering effects of the credit crunch had very little effect on chilled processed food, despite the fact that these products in general are quite high-priced. There are many consumer trends which...

Successful DIY, home improvement and garden centres outlets offer value-added services for a more demanding customer base seeking one stop shopping. The retail environment for DIY, home improvement and garden centres was characterised by more players competing for the same group of customers in a stable market. This resulted in tougher competition and lower prices. Chains such as Jula Norge resorted to offering lower prices. Other chains such as Maxbo attempted to increase customer loyalty by...