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Skin whitening products continued to see a strong growth in value share across skin care in 2011 over the previous year. A growing interest in celebrity lifestyles, fuelled by wider access to satellite TV and the internet, increased many consumers' desire for lighter skin. Consequently, many women continued to shift to skin whitening products across their skin care regime, particularly as disposable income levels rose and they became better able to afford value-added products.

In-car entertainment saw strong volume growth which outweighed retail value growth in 2011. In-dash media players dominated volume sales, whereas in-car navigation products drove retail value sales. Demand for in-dash media players shifted from audio units to video players. Traffic congestion in Bangkok is an increasingly serious problem, with residents take longer to reach the office or home each day - often around one and two hours. This supported strong growth of media players, particularly...

The Future of China Non-Alcoholic Drinks Packaging to 2017 is a data only report providing extensive and highly detailed time series consumption data on primary and outer packaging in the market The report provides in-depth quantitative data on retailnon-alcoholic drinks packaging, covering key segmentations such as pack material and type, closure material and type, outer and multi-pack information, for the latest financial year (current year) and the extreme ends of the historical and forecast periods Detailed tables and charts provide a comprehensive breakdown of packaging consumption to clearly establish market trends, packaging dynamics and future growth areas

Accounting for one quarter of retail value sales of gum in 2012, Wrigley's 5 has emerged as a notable success story. Targeting an audience of 14-25-year-olds, the product has essentially gum through tech-savvy lifestyle positioning and stylised pack design. Befitting a brand that targets young consumers, 5 has a strong social media presence with over six million Facebook fans worldwide and over 495,000 fans of 5 Gum Australia & NZ. The success of Wrigley's 5 is partly due to its premium...

A competitively priced comprehensive overview of the Dilutables market.

As in air treatment products, demand for heating appliances in the Czech Republic is highly seasonal and is influenced mainly by the prevailing weather conditions. Accordingly, the relatively mild winter in the Czech Republic during 2012 led to lower growth rates being recorded in the majority of heating appliances categories. Heating appliances volume sales increased by 2% in 2012, rising to 85,000 units. Current value sales, meanwhile, increased by 1% to CZK108 million. Another reason for the...

Published by Canadean, Country Beverage Forecasts provide consumption trends (1999 to 2011 actual, 2012 provisional plus 2013 to 2018 forecasts) for key beverage categories.

The Future of the Prepared Meals Market in Peru to 2017 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Prepared Meals consumption trends in Peru, 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.

Vitamins & Minerals in Portugal by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. 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 Portugal 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 Portugal. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Hair Colourants in UK by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market covers hair colourants for all consumers. Market value is based on sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer, but excludes the professional sector including hairdresser sales to the consumer. Market size for Hair Colourants in UK is given in GBP with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for UK. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Soft drinks had a similar growth rate in 2012 as the CAGR for the overall review period in total volume terms. However, it is interesting that even though the overall volume growth rates did not change much in 2012, value sales did show large increases when compared to the review period. This was caused mainly by the increase of unit prices due to the tax on plastic bottles. The government started charging manufacturers 2c per bottle at the beginning of the year, which in turn increased prices...

Global Markets Direct's, 'B-Cell Lymphomas - Pipeline Review, H1 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for B-Cell Lymphomas, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for B-Cell Lymphomas. B-Cell Lymphomas - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

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 Made-up Textile Articles 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.

Rice in Brazil by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market covers all rice consumption including all packaged and unpackaged white and other rice. Market size is based on retail and non-retail sales. Market size for Rice in Brazil is given in tonne and BRL 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.

Pay TV in France by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. 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 France 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 France. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Pasta remained a small market in Tunisia in 2012 with dried pasta taking the lion's share of sales. Chilled fresh pasta registered very small sales with only 0.01 tonnes sold in the country. Volume sales of chilled fresh pasta recorded just over 2% growth in 2012 as the price of this product is far more expensive than dried pasta and also less visible on store shelves as it is a relatively new product and is only really consumed by expatriates and upper-income consumers interested in trying out...

Global Markets Direct's, 'Seasonal Influenza - Pipeline Review, H1 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Seasonal Influenza, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Seasonal Influenza. Seasonal Influenza - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Genital Herpes - Pipeline Review, H1 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Genital Herpes, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Genital Herpes. Genital Herpes - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Air transportation in the BRIC countries is expanding rapidly, as economic growth continues and disposable incomes rise. Whilst 2012 saw airline profits dip due to high fuel prices and currency fluctuations, growth in capacity and passenger numbers continued unabated. Improvements to airport infrastructure are occurring across all the BRIC nations, in particular in Brazil and Russia, in readiness for future sporting events.

The development of illegal food exports to Libya is a product of the now very porous shared borders between both countries and has led to supply disruptions inside Tunisia as many food products found their way across the border to Libya rather than supplying the local Tunisian market. This phenomenon directly impacted prices leading to considerable increases as there were product shortages in the country. Moreover, the increases in prices of essential goods, such as petroleum, sugar and wheat,...

Global Markets Direct's, 'Muscle Spasticity - Pipeline Review, H2 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Muscle Spasticity, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Muscle Spasticity. Muscle Spasticity - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

While the slowdown in eurozone demand has had an important impact in Poland, we expect the country to do reasonably well against the background of a slow regional recovery. The country's external position remains relatively strong, with the current account deficit set to narrow and growth in the real value of foreign trade to accelerate over 2013.

BMI View: As of early 2013, our overall impression is that Romania's insurance sector remains resilient in face of a number of challenges. In spite of the general softness of the economy in general and sales of cars in particular, there has not been a sharp contraction in non-life premiums. Premiums in the life segment have held up fairly well too, suggesting that - for those Romanians who can afford the regular premiums - life insurance is valued as a conduit for their savings.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Palatin Technologies, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2013" provides data on the Palatin Technologies, Inc.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

BMI View: Oil output will rise in the short-term as new fields are brought online or are ramped up to peak production levels to offset declining volumes from the flagship Bach Ho field. We expect oil output to peak in 2016 but fall thereafter, as further growth could be hindered by exploration limits imposed by Vietnam's maritime dispute with China in the South China Sea. New developments are set to boost long-term gas production, while its downstream is finally picking up after years of delay in pushing forth new and much needed projects to meet the country's growing fuel demand.