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Cigar smokers in Tunisia tend to be affluent people. In fact, most Tunisian consumers are not familiar with a cigar smoking culture because these products are too expensive for them. People who do smoke cigars in Tunisia tend to be those who can purchase them abroad, where they can find a wider range of high-quality offerings.

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

Consumer foodservice continued to record positive growth in 2013, recording a similar performance to the previous three years. Many companies actively worked on improving their concepts to adjust to new consumer trends and habits within the industry. Consumer confidence remained strong mainly due to increased incomes and low interest rates.

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

The home audio and cinema category remains under pressure in 2014, although volume growth is set to be stronger than the review period average. This will be mainly due to the ongoing popularity of digital media player docks, audio separates and home cinema and speaker systems as these products offer both connectivity and functionality.

Qatar's economic prospects remain the most positive in the region. We forecast real GDP growth of 5.7% for 2014, accelerating to 6.6% in 2015 as the new Barzan gas development is scheduled to come on-stream in Q115 . On the consumer side, the outlook for food and drink companies remains really strong on the back of forecast real private consumption growth of 13.0% in 2014 and 10.0% in 2015, compared to an annual average of 6.2% between 2009 and 2012.

Retail sales of luxury goods in Poland increased in 2014 as a result of the economic recovery which started in 2013. The growing base of affluent consumers positively influenced the development of luxury goods as all areas reported growth, both in value and volume terms. Moreover, the greater availability of luxury brands had a positive impact on increasing awareness of luxury brands among Polish consumers. Overall, the area remains unsaturated and thus has vast potential for further growth.

While investments into other industry start-ups have declined in recent years, venture capitalists continue to invest heavily within the financial services industry. The innovations can be categorised into three overriding themes: reaching the markets not served by traditional finance services companies; the rise of greater personalisation; and the shift toward complete financial mobility.

Bakery retail volume sales will grow marginally faster in 2014 than in 2013, following a trend that started in 2010 when the growth rate was 4%. Since per capita bread consumption is still low in the country, the category can be expected to record sustained growth due to government efforts to promote bread consumption, in order to improve the population's diet.

Suspension of UzCarlsberg's production in 2012 had an influence on beer sales in 2013, too. Since UzCarlsberg had led sales in terms of product variety, quality and distribution, the stop of its sales was very dramatic and beer was not capable of recovering in one year. Besides, not all UzCarlsberg fans/loyal consumers were able to switch to other domestic products, whilst imports were too expensive for regular consumption. Overall, volume sales were unable to recover positive growth in 2013.

Cement is the most essential raw material for the construction industry. For a rapidly growing country like Saudi Arabia, huge investments in infrastructure by the government is boosting the demand for cement. Saudi Arabia, the largest economy in the Middle East, is focusing on diversifying the economy to non-oil sectors. Therefore, the government is emphasizing on investment in various construction projects, mainly power and transportation. The government's aggressive plans to construct 'Economic Cities' in the country is expected to give a further boost to the Cement market in Saudi Arabia, which is currently on a growth path.

Vending in Colombia remained as the smallest category in retailing with only marginal value share of non-store retailing sales. The category is underdeveloped and vending machines are found mostly in captive environments like hospitals, offices or universities which are not covered by Euromonitor data research. In Colombia there is no widespread culture of vending and one of the factors that negatively affects the expansion of machines in public locations is vandalism.

Insurers in Lebanon and Jordan face some key risks during our forecast period through to 2019, including downwards pressure on pricing caused by intense competition within a fragmented marketplace and demographic challenges. In Lebanon, economic uncertainty and currency fluctuations mean we expect to see overall contractions in life and non-life insurance by 2019. The outlook for Jordan is more positive, with healthier domestic economic growth supporting expansion of a range of life and non-life lines.

The BRIC Internet Access industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2010-14, and forecast to 2019). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

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

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

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

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

The Global Military Fixed - Wing Aircraft Market 2015-2025 report, published by Strategic Defence Intelligence, provides readers with a detailed analysis of both historic and forecast global industry values, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by industry participants, analysis of industry leading companies, and key news.

Defence expenditure as a proportion of GDP rose in the last decade, from 1.15% of GDP in 2000 to 1.6% of GDP in 2010. However, it has declined since, and we estimate defence of 1.2% in 2014, although we do see a rise to 1.3% in 2015. This is well below the NATO European average of 2.2% and below the 2% target that NATO specifies for its members.

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

In 2014, home audio and cinema is facing another tough year with a slight decline in terms of volume and a 5% drop in current value sales. Besides the sluggish economy as one of the major causes for the categorys shrinkage, many Vietnamese consumers especially those residing in big cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh are opting to go to the cinema towards the end of the review period, a trend that is contributing to the category?s decline.

Standalone locations offer more visible outlets, and therefore stand out more than other locations. Standalone outlets are located in areas of high pedestrian traffic, and as a consequence are more attractive for Norwegian consumers to meet with family and friends. Standalone foodservice players prefer to find locations in popular streets or in areas of high foot traffic, such as airports, train stations and bus stations.

This report brings together consumer insight and market data to provide a comprehensive brief of the Hungarian Prepared Meals sector. This allows for the rapid identification of key growth opportunities across major Prepared Meals categories and their packaging.

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