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The increase in birth rates, rapid urbanisation and awareness among parents resulted in strong value and volume growth for baby and child-specific products. The ease on consumer spending and disposable incomes of the middle-income group urged consumers to spend more on baby and child-specific products. The trend was not prominent in rural areas where the masses are still less aware of baby and child-specific products. In order to increase awareness among consumers, manufacturers advertised their brands, as well as pamphlets distributed in independent grocery retailers to communicate to consumers.

Consumers were increasingly health-conscious, and this was in part due to the government's efforts to promote healthy living. Besides incorporating healthy dietary habits into their lifestyles, consumers took to exercising to keep fit. For instance, the Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon experienced increased growth of participants since its inception.

Trends and Opportunities in Cote d'Ivoire Non-Life Insurance Industry to 2018: Market Profile is the result of extensive research into the non life insurance segment in Cote d'Ivoire. It provides insights into the market trends, market size, growth prospects and market efficiency in the Ivoirian non life insurance market.

The major 2013 trend within spirits was related to the increasing availability of products, the direct result of the ongoing free trade agreements. Due to this, consumers have begun to change their drinking habits, being willing to try different trendy alternatives (such as gin and tequila) while including new products in their regular lifestyles, such as appetizers, digestive alternatives, flavoured liqueurs and bitters. On the other hand, the developing wine/beer culture (aided by the current...

MarketLine's Company Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

Despite a sluggish economy in Taiwan leading to low consumer confidence, consumer appliances recorded a positive performance in 2013. The government's cutback on subsidies for energy-efficient appliances led manufacturers and retailers to increase sales efforts, thus boosting purchases of consumer appliances. In addition, a series of food scandals in 2013 led to a rise in consumers preferring to prepare their own meals, which was a key driver of growth for small appliances. The rise in new...

Menswear in Mexico industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 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 Mexico menswear market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Consumption of alcoholic drinks in any form has been illegal in Iran since the Islamic revelation in 1979 and serious punishments are levied on all people who break this law. The prohibition of alcohol is based on Islamic law, which does not allow the consumption of alcoholic drinks. As result of this law, several breweries which were producing alcoholic beer prior to the Islamic Revolution were seized by the government and there was no production of beer, even non/low alcohol beer, in the...

Cat food is likely to sustain its positive trajectory seen in 2013 into 2014. The category is small but is developing at a healthy pace, buoyed by strong economic growth and housing trends that continue to favour the growth of the cat population. With no changes on the horizon, industry experts expect current trends to continue through the end of 2014.

MarketLine's Company Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

BMI maintains its positive outlook on Peru's shipping and port sector. While we expect real GDP growth to level off at around 5.0% during our forecast period, below its recent trend, significant mineral wealth, attractive investment opportunities at the sector level, and a growing consumer story underpin our view that Peru will remain one of the most dynamic economies in Latin America in the coming years.

The Future of the Oils & Fats Market in Finland to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Oils and Fats consumption trends in Finland, historic and forecast Oils and Fats consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Oils and Fats sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Global Markets Direct's, 'SelectX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the SelectX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s pharmaceutical research and development focus.

Trends and Opportunities in Lithuania Non-Life Insurance Industry to 2017: Market Profile is the result of extensive research into the non life insurance segment in Lithuania. It provides insights into the market trends, market size, growth prospects and market efficiency in the Lithuanian non life insurance market, and also provides detailed analysis of various distribution channels in the non life insurance market.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Ocular Pain Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2014" provides data on the Ocular Pain clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Ocular Pain. 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 Ocular Pain. 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.

GlobalData's new report, "Australia Endoscopy Visualization System Components Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Australia Endoscopy Visualization System Components market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, volume (in units) and average prices (in US dollars) within market segments - Insufflators, Monitors, Camera Heads, Video Processors, Light Source, Suction Pumps and Printers.

Gardening & Outdoor Living in the United States industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 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 States gardening & outdoor living market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Childrenswear in Italy industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value 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 Italy childrenswear market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Homebuilding in Belgium 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 Belgium homebuilding market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Oncodesign SA - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the Oncodesign SA's pharmaceutical research and development focus.

Global Markets Direct's, 'IntelGenx Corp. - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the IntelGenx Corp.'s pharmaceutical research and development focus.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the industrial construction industry in Japan. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the industrial construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Industrial Construction in Japan to 2018: Market Forecast' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the industrial construction industry in Japan. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Japanese construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Hotels in Norway continued to see stable growth in current value sales with 2% in 2013. This growth was slightly higher than in 2012. The main reason for this is that there was an increase in tourists from most key markets. Average daily rates in Norwegian hotels have remained competitive, due to improved efficiency within better management practices. However, price levels of Norwegian hotels remain a challenge although a weakening of the Norwegian krone has improved the situation somewhat. Many countries with which small hotels players in Norway compete offer much lower prices. For example, Eastern Europe including Russia continues to be quite open to tourism.

The Future of the Meat Market in Romania to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Meat consumption trends in Romania, historic and forecast Meat consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Meat sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Consumers became increasingly health-conscious, and took better care of their nutritional intake. Due to their hectic lifestyles, they ate out frequently. To compensate for the lack of fresh fruit and vegetables in their diet, consumers took to juice to bridge their nutritional intake.