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Pay TV in Brazil by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers terrestrial, cable, satellite, internet and mobile pay TV. Market size comprises numbers of subscribers or pay-on-demand customers who use at least once a year. There may be more than one subscriber per household. Market size for Pay TV in Brazil is given in subscriber with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Brazil. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Vitamins & Minerals in Netherlands by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers single/dual, multi-vitamins and minerals. It excludes products which require prescriptions but includes pharmacy approved. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Vitamins & Minerals in Netherlands is given in EUR with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Netherlands. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Although current domestic production of oil and gas is negligible, with imports meeting around 98% of current demand, we are witnessing a gradual but notable uptick in investment targeting Spain's upstream. The acceleration of onshore and offshore activity could cut Spain's hefty import bill, but there are political and regulatory risks that hold sizable downs risks to both conventional and unconventional efforts. However , the environment ministry has recently allowed deepwater drilling off the Canary Islands , and the Supreme Court has granted Repsol the authoris ation to start exploration after the permit had been legally challenged by local authorities. Also, in November 201 3 the central government legalis ed the process of hydraulic fracturing. However, while we see brightening prospects for onshore unconventionals, this upside is unlikely to significantly alter production for within our forecast period: significant technical, environmental and political obstacles preclude us from including significant shale gas production within our forecast period.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the construction wood market in Austria. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the construction wood market and its categories (solid wood and wood-based panels), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Construction Wood in Austria to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the construction wood industry in Austria. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Austrian construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

Online travel sales to country residents in Taiwan continued to record healthy double-digit current value growth in 2013. The rise of free and easy travel options allow local consumers to book travel accommodation and flights independently on the internet, rather than go through tour operators and agencies. In addition, the internet has become a common medium for Taiwanese people, who use online platforms to research travel plans, hotels, flights and travel operators. Internet sites often offer...

EU5 Ureteroscopes Market Outlook to 2020

The alarming unemployment rate - which stands at over 25% in 2014 - has been the worst consequence of the dramatic economic situation the country has been undergoing since 2008. It is true that at a macroeconomic level, 2014 is showing positive indicators, however, Spanish consumers are still far from noticing the recovery and as a consequence, they are still showing a conservative attitude towards spending. Although it is true that contact lenses recorded a fair performance in 2014, with value sales growing by over 3%, the larger consumer base and the growing popularity of contact lenses amongst Spaniards was expected to result in higher growth rates in that year than was actually achieved.

Electrical Retailing in France by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers independent and chain electrical, electronics (including photographic & software) and telecommunication retailers. It excludes electrical and telecommunications goods and services sales through other types of retailers. Market volume is number of stores; market value is at total sales through electrical retailers, including sales tax, via stores and directly. Market size for Electrical Retailing in France is given in EUR and store with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for France. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Total volume sales of alcoholic drinks experienced steady growth in 2013, showing an improvement in comparison to the previous year. This was further supported by the fact that the middle-class continues to grow every year, giving rise to more individuals with considerable amounts of disposable income to spend on alcoholic drinks. Innovative packaging of alcohol products launched in the previous year has encouraged home consumption of alcohol for consumers, thereby leading to higher sales...

The report contains a detailed description of the power generation company's business operations, history, corporate strategy, and business structure. This report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on key employees (executives), and major products and services.

OTC Medications in Colombia by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers analgesics, cough/cold/flu, gastro-intestinal, dermatological remedies and vitamins and minerals. It excludes products which require prescriptions but includes pharmacy approved. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for OTC Medications in Colombia is given in COP with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Colombia. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Sao Paulo is the number 12 city worldwide in terms of GDP and number 10 in terms of population. Sao Paulo has a successful performance in business services, due to the city's role as the financial centre of Brazil. Continual increases in employment and labour productivity were the main driving forces behind strong economic growth in recent years. Thanks to increasing labour productivity and a declining unemployment rate, real income has been growing in the city, driving up consumer spending.

The report contains a detailed description of the power generation company's business operations, history, corporate strategy, and business structure. This report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on key employees (executives), and major products and services.

"Smoking Tobacco in Switzerland" is a new report by ERC that focuses on the extent to which Switzerland Smoking Tobacco market has evolved in line with changing smoking habits, the competitive environment and economic developments, as well as analyzing the implications market realignments have had on top multinational companies.

Despite a relatively strong performance in 2013, several risks continue to dampen the near-term growth potential of Cambodia's infrastructure sector - namely growing competition from Myanmar, limited upside to foreign investment, and the resolution of land disputes in the favour of local residents. That said, the recent reconciliation between the ruling Cambodia People's Party (CPP) and opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) is a positive development. Nevertheless, we envisage only a moderate pick-up in activity for 2014, with the industry's real growth forecasted at 8.2%.

The G8 Personal Hygiene industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the plaster and lime products market in Latvia. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the plaster and lime products market and its categories (plasterboard, plasters, gypsum and lime products), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Plaster and Lime Products in Latvia to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the plaster and lime products industry in Latvia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Latvian construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

Thai lifestyles are becoming busier, especially amongst people who live in the cities. They do not have the time to prepare meals in advance; therefore microwaves respond to their needs perfectly. Freestanding microwaves meet consumers? demands, as they can be moved. Also, other elements are accounted for, such as affordable price, attractive design, Thai instructions and simple functions.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the roofing products market in Austria. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the roofing products market and its categories (clay roofing products, slate tiles and bitumen roofing felts), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Roofing Products in Austria to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the roofing products industry in Austria. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Austrian construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

Apparel accessories benefited from consumers' individual outlook on fashion where the emphasis is on achieving a particular style rather than on the brand. Consumers looking to save on their wardrobe expenses would prefer classic apparel and keep abreast of the changes in fashion trends through the use of apparel accessories. This assisted volume growth of apparel accessories which showed improvements in 2013 compared to 2012 at 2%.

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

100% home delivery/takeaway had another successful year in Germany in 2013, and was able to grow by 2% to EUR1,080 million; an increase of EUR20 million compared with 2012. The development of transactions was also positive; however at a lower growth rate compared with retail current value sales, of 1%. The number of outlets continued to decline, by 1% in 2013. Therefore, in 2013 the relationship between the three key parameters was the same as in all other years of the review period. Fewer (but more successful) outlets achieved an increasing number of transactions, and the average spend also continued to increase, mainly due to price adjustments in line with the inflation rate and higher costs, but to some degree also due to consumers trading up to more expensive products.

Mineral production growth is set for solid performance in Russia over the coming years. Growth rates for coal and gold will remain more robust than for PGMs and iron ore. Despite our modestly positive outlook, the sector will struggle to come to terms with lower global mineral prices. Moreover, foreign investors will struggle to establish a foothold due to restrictive regulations.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the plaster and lime products market in the UAE. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the plaster and lime products market and its categories (plasterboard, plasters, gypsum and lime products), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Plaster and Lime Products in the UAE to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the plaster and lime products industry in the UAE. It is an essential tool for companies active across the UAE construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

Coffee Shops in Brazil by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This report covers multiple and independent coffee shops. Market value is based on expenditure including sales tax in these outlets; market volume is based on numbers of outlets. Market size for Coffee Shops in Brazil is given in BRL and outlet with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Brazil. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.