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Chilled processed food in the Netherlands remained under pressure during 2014 as further declines were recorded in both volume and value terms. This negative trends can be attributed to both the lack in consumer confidence and changing consumer behaviour. Chilled processed food is regarded by many Dutch consumers as inherently superior in terms of quality and freshness to other types of packaged food, but this also means that consumers tend to view chilled processed food as relatively...

Our view for modest growth within Kuwait's construction sector is playing out driven largely by the housing sector, positive signs that the investment environment is improving and committed government spending despite falling oil prices, with our 2015 forecast for year-on-year (y-o-y) growth standing at 3.8%. Despite plenty of infrastructure project opportunities in Kuwait, the country's business environment has limited i nvestor interest. In comparison to its Gulf Cooperation Council ( GCC ) neighbours, Kuwait's industry size is small and will experience more moderate growth rates. B etween 201 4 and 201 8, BMI forecast s t he value of the Kuwaiti construction industry will increase in real terms by an average of 4.2% y-o-y, taking it from US D 3. 4 bn in 201 4 to US D 4.9 bn by 20 18 .

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Television and Radio Receivers, Sound and Video Recording Devices market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Ships and Boats market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Cooking Sauces in China by Mintel Market Sizes 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 China is given in CNY 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 China. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Despite the economic downturn and the limited growth potential due to the decline in disposable incomes, a number of players invested in the sauces, dressings and condiments category. Cooking sauces were under the spotlight in terms of investment and development, with a number of new products entering both wet cooking sauces and pasta sauces. Table sauces remained a relatively underdeveloped category in Greece with most players focusing on established categories, such as ketchup, mayonnaise and...

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Quarrying of Stone, Sand and Clay market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Population growth spurs rapid growth in baked goods in Nigeria since bread is a major staple and pastries have become the on-the-go snack of choice for urban commuters. And as consumers (whose incomes are generally growing) seek better quality products than the artisanal products that they are typically used to, value growth is driven by increase in demand for higher-quality products (such as Shoprite?s bread, which many people queue up for due to its perceived high quality). Therefore, packaged/industrial products continue to show faster growth in retail volume sales than unpackaged/artisanal alternatives thanks to rising disposable incomes, the growing desire for convenience among consumers leading increasingly busy lifestyles and improvements in distribution via chained supermarkets and hypermarkets outlets. There is also intense competition in the baked goods industry, which helps to drive growth; as more quality products are desired by consumers, there is an increasing variety of products being made available.

While about 88% of all households owned a smartphone in 2013, in 2014 this figure is expected to rise to 102%, reflecting increased multiple ownership in households.

As the Czech economy started to show signs of recovery and consumer mood started to improve gradually from the end of 2013, Czech consumers stopped to postpone their purchases and became more willing to spend money in 2014. As a result, investment in housing increased in 2014 (compared to the review period) among Czech consumers and retail value sales of home and garden specialist retailers returned to the growth in this year.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Construction market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

2014 was a difficult year for superfluous products in Brazil, which are included personal accessories. Some negative macro-economic trends such as high inflation, consumers becoming more indebted and lower GPD growth have impacted sales of such products which was reflected in stable volume and increases in value sales due to price adjustments. On the other hand, during the 2009-2014 review period personal accessories had a better performance in volume terms.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Collection and Distribution of Water market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

At the end of the review period the determinant for the category?s growth was rising awareness of the importance of oral care among the young population as they are better educated and give greater attention to personal hygiene for social acceptance at school, college or work. Furthermore, the other reason for growth was the launch of a number of new products with claims of more effective formulas. Colgate, Blend-a-Med and Aquafresh are in the leading position within that trend. Splat-Kosmetika develops its series of tooth foams, which have attracted consumers as a new format of a traditional product.

Pet care recorded healthy growth over the review period. Pets become popular as a companion for Thai people. Thais are also increasingly aware of pets' health and wellness and demand more convenience when feeding their pets. Intensive competition is observed in dog food and cat food while it is less intense in other pet food. A certain degree of price competition results in a gradual unit price increase. The mid-priced segment remains the largest, and performs impressively in 2013.

Fragrances in Indonesia by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers men's and women's fragrances. It excludes body sprays. Market size is based on all retail sales including direct to consumer. Market size for Fragrances in Indonesia is given in IDR with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Indonesia. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Aircraft and Spacecraft market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

In 2014, debit card penetration among consumers increased significantly, mainly for payments and everyday purchases. The number of cards in circulation, the number of transactions, and retail value increased dynamically. Consumers are actively using their cards as more POS are available for them in restaurants, bars, stores, gas stations, etc.

Sales in home audio and cinema were restrained by the reduction in consumption driven by the economic crisis and the sky-high growth of mobile devices, which are substituting audio devices. On the other hand, smartphones was also responsible for the volume growth of speakers: mini models with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection drove sales and slowly substituted digital media player docks.

During 2013, value growth in travel accommodation was driven mainly by value growth in online bookings, with the category increasing in current value by 4% to MAD1.8 billion. The bulk of revenues in the category in 2013 were generated by hotels located in Casablanca, Marrakesh, Agadir, Fes and Rabat.

Home furnishings continued to see strong retail value sales growth in 2013, due to the escalation of property development in Thailand, especially in urban areas. Holistic service provision and a widening customer base were key factors in a very competitive category. Home furnishings benefited from the demand for built-in furniture, which showed growth potential due to property development trend in the country. More furniture brands were available to meet the growing demand from especially condominium dwellers.

With the extremely high temperatures in Saudi Arabia, especially during the summer, cooling appliances are considered an essential product in every home. This resulted in 99% penetration for window air conditioners in 2014, 69% penetration for both room and split air conditioners and 83% penetration for cooling fans. This in turn led to slow, albeit healthy growth of air treatment products in 2014, with 3% retail volume growth and 5% current value growth. Value growth was mainly driven by...

Chocolate Confectionery in Indonesia by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers wrapped countlines, tablets, individually wrapped, non- individually wrapped, seasonal and other chocolate confectionery. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Chocolate Confectionery in Indonesia is given in IDR 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 Indonesia. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Air ambulance services are sophisticated and advanced medical services provided in a mobile environment. These services have become an essential component of the modern healthcare system. The medical critical care transport saves lives as it is an effective way to shift or carry critical patients to healthcare facilities. The air ambulance transport services are used in war-torn regions, during natural disasters, outburst of epidemics and road accidents.

In-car entertainment volume sales will see buoyant volume growth in 2014, largely contributed by in-car navigation. It is more convenient to have a GPS installed in the car, especially when many Malaysians travel by private cars. Nevertheless, in-car navigation is seeing competition from mobile phones that allow them to use the navigation applications, slowing down demand in 2014.