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Skin care saw current value growth of 5% in 2013, which considering the inflation does not show any significant growth. However, it does reflect something else. Even though low, optimism is slowly returning to consumers. There are still major limitations to higher growth. This is mainly disposable income and consumer perception. Unless deemed necessary, consumers do not indulge themselves in a purchase they do not consider as necessary.

Due to the weak economy, which continued to slow during the review period, a majority of South African cat owners have been contemplating how they are to continue to treat their cats as a member of the family, while at the same time maintain a tight budget. It is expected that this dilemma is the cause for price sensitivity and a nominal shift in buying habits among consumers that once preferred only purchasing premium brand cat food, but have been forced to downshift to mid-priced or economy brands in search of value and affordability.

Sentinext Therapeutics Sdn Bhd - Product Pipeline Review - 2014

Rectal Cancer - Pipeline Review, H2 2014

Depilatories was dominated by two leading companies, each one leading its respective sub-category of either hair removers/bleaches or women's razors and blades. Women's pre-shave products was a more dynamic category with more players being able to access the market. During 2013 the companies continued to focus on offering a wide variety of different, more specialised products that cater to different needs and had different usages. The companies are making attempts to offer a wider variety of products within women's pre-shave, hair removers and bleaches, and women's razors and blades which are suitable for several areas of the female body. To make the products even more practical and specialised they sometimes come as all-in-one packages including wax and strips. An example is Veet Precision Wax & Care, which includes wax, aftercare cream, strips and spatula. The product is developed for removing facial hair with an application tip which makes the application precise and makes it possible to use on the eyebrows, upper lip and chin. Bonaventura also launched Veet EasyWax Electrical Roll-On, which is an innovative self-heating wax-system with a roll-on applicator.

"Ice Cream Market in Dominica: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Ice Cream market in Dominica.

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

The Argentinean life insurance segment accounted for 17.1%, of the insurance industry's gross written premiums in 2013 at a CAGR of 25.3% during the review period. The growth was primarily supported by the strong performance of group life products such as group whole life and group superannuation. It was further supported by the robust growth of the individual whole life category, which accounted for 13.3% of the life insurance segment. Decreases in unemployment, new tax benefits, increasing life expectancy and an aging population aided the segment's growth. GDP at constant prices grew at a CAGR of 6.0% during the review period, and the presence of such factors is expected to support the life insurance segment over the forecast period. The segment is expected to grow in terms of gross written premium at a forecast-period CAGR of 28.2%.

"Meat Market in Vietnam: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Meat market in Vietnam.

Thailand offers several revenue earning opportunities to drugmakers due to its ageing population and the presence of a universal healthcare system that provides the population with access to healthcare. However cost containment policies and delays in patent approvals limit the attractiveness of the country to multinational pharmaceutical firms.

Notwithstanding concerns about political risks following expropriations, Bolivia has benefited from robust upstream investment in recent quarters that has boosted the outlook for the oil and gas sector. Gas production is expected to grow over the duration of the forecast period, but we expect gains in output to from 2018 and reserves remain worryingly low. The outlook for liquids is less optimistic, with investment focused on gas, higher condensate output will boost overall output but gains will be moderate.

The latest figures published by market leaders support our view that the current challenging conditions will persist over the next few quarters, in both segments. In the life sector, some multi-nationals have registered growth in premiums of around 10% in recent months due to effective marketing campaigns. This growth has meant a significant growth in premiums but has been at the expense of other insurers. The non-life sector has also faces some substantial challenges recently, the continued slide in motor insurance premiums being the most prominent issue for many companies. Despite this however the overall outlook for the insurance industry looks set to improve in the coming quarters with a strong chance of steady, albeit tepid, growth in premiums.

BMI forecasts growth across the board at Colombian ports in 2014. This will, in part, be due to base effects, as most facilities endured a downturn in volumes in 2013. Shipping sector growth over the medium term will be supported by growth in private consumption on the back of rising wages, and the opening of the expanded Panama Canal, which would see more, and larger, vessels calling at the country's ports. This possibility has piqued the interest of international container terminal operators, such as International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI). Throughput volumes will also be supported by the growing dry bulk export story, in particular coal.

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

Bleach is a highly unbranded and fragmented category in India. Although such products are used for cleaning ceramic and floor surfaces in rural areas and in pockets of urban India, they are largely unbranded. The rising popularity of individual surface care products further curbed any growth potential of branded bleach goods over the review period.

Summary: The Future of the Czech Republic Defense Industry - Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2019 published by Strategic Defence Intelligence, provides readers with a detailed analysis of both historic and forecast Czech Republic defense industry values, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by industry participants, analysis of industry leading companies, and key news.

Snack Food in Turkey by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers packaged snacks comprising crisps, snack nuts and other snacks. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Snack Food in Turkey is given in TRY 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 Turkey. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

"Pasta and Noodles Market in Fiji: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Pasta and Noodles market in Fiji.

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

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the personal accident and health insurance industry in Burkina Faso. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for policies and premiums. "Personal Accident and Health Insurance Policies and Premiums in Burkina Faso to 2018: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the personal accident and health insurance industry in Burkina Faso. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Burkinese personal accident and health insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

"Meat Market in Serbia: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Meat market in Serbia.

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

The Future of the Prepared Meals Market in Saudi Arabia to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Prepared Meals consumption trends in Saudi Arabia, historic and forecast Prepared Meals 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 Prepared Meals sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

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

We continue to anticipat e market growth within the petrochemicals sector , although we caution that plans to bring onstream new petrochemicals capacities that promise to transform the sector could be delayed. In 2014, the country is likely to see increased petrochemicals imports .