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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 Spirits 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.

Traditionally, smoking tobacco was a niche area of tobacco, targeting pipe smokers and offering RYO tobacco as a cheap format for low-income consumers. However, demand for RYO tobacco was boosted by the economic downturn in the middle of the review period. As disposable income levels declined and taxation on cigarettes increased, consumers from all income groups began to embrace RYO tobacco as a more affordable alternative.

India's eyewear industry is becoming stronger and larger in both volume and value terms year-on-year. Manufacturers and retailers are now concentrating on both urban and rural markets by launching brands across all price points - mass, economy and premium - so as to target different income groups. The changing lifestyles of Indians are also supporting the robust growth as the industry enjoys a growing consumer group amidst the growing number of employees in multinational companies, particularly...

Under a positive economic performance, most of the brands registered growing demand in 2012. This allowed for moderate constant value growth despite new regulation that maintained frozen prices during most of the second half of 2012. This new government decision meant unchanged prices during several months, despite strong inflationary pressures. Annual inflation rate was estimated around 30% in 2012.

Champion draws on the success of its racing roots in producing a line of engine oils designed for high performance racing applications and are available in numerous synthetic blends and full synthetic viscosities.

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GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, "Renewable Energy Market in Asia-Pacific to 2020 - Amended Renewable Energy Targets Attract Increased Investment in Both Large and Small Scale Projects". The report gives an in-depth analysis of renewable power markets in Asia-Pacific, covering the seven most prominent countries: Australia, India, China, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines. The report covers the cumulative installed capacity and power generation of renewable technologies including wind, small hydro, solar photovoltaic (PV), solar thermal, geothermal, biogas and biomass between 2005 and 2020. The report also provides the market drivers and restraints for the renewable power market in the region. Lists of the foremost active and upcoming power plants for renewable power and technologies in each country are also provided in the report.

The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Baking Mixes category in Australia, analyzing consumption volumes and values at segment level. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the Bakery and Cereals sector, latest industry news and mergers and acquisitions in the sector.

This comprehensive SWOT profile of Ardent Communications Inc provides you with an in-depth strategic analysis of the company's businesses and operations. The profile will give you a clear and an unbiased view of the company's key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better.

The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Pre-Packed Sandwiches category in Spain, analyzing consumption volumes and values. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the Chilled and Deli Foods sector, latest industry news and mergers and acquisitions in the sector.

The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Bath and Shower Products category in China, analyzing consumption volumes and values at segment level. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the Personal Hygiene sector, latest industry news and mergers and acquisitions in the sector.

The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Post-Shave Cosmetics - Men's category in Canada, analyzing consumption volumes and values. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the Male Toiletries sector andlatest industry news.

The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Depilatories category in Egypt, analyzing consumption volumes and values at segment level. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels.

The report presents detailed data on consumption trends in the Pantiliners & Shields category in Egypt, analyzing consumption volumes and values. It also provides indispensable data on distribution channels.

- The Future of Malaysia Pet Care 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-depthquantitative dataon retailpet care packaging, covering key segmentations such as pack material and type, closurematerial 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 futuregrowth areas

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The global commodity price of cotton remained stable for most of 2012. This is a very important consideration for cotton wool/buds/pads in Mexico as the manufacturers in the category were forced to contend with relentless increases in the commodity price of cotton at global for much of the review period as the commodity price of cotton increased to a record high of US$1.5 per lb at the end of 2011. In 2012, the commodity price of cotton, the main raw material for cotton wool/buds/pads,...

In 2012, the luxury goods market performed better in value in comparison with the review period. Value sales were boosted by the performances of several categories, such as fine wines/champagne and spirits, but also luxury mobile phones and men's designer tops and shirts. Despite the on-going unfavourable economic context, demand for these luxury goods continued to increase. Value sales were also boosted by the general increase in unit prices while consumers' budget concerns continued to impact...

Dried processed food retail volume sales declined by 2% in Slovakia in 2012 due to the falling popularity of instant noodles and dried pasta as consumers looked for healthier meals or meals with no sweeteners or artificial colourings.

Powder milk drinks are available mostly in big outlets like hypermarkets and supermarkets and tend to be an option for consumers with a quick lifestyle, providing a practical nutritious and tasty option for children and adults. This kind of product is highly consumed by the mid- and high-income population as its price is not affordable for many low-income consumers.

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According to trade sources, while rice is the most fundamental staple food among Asian consumers in Singapore, consumption of rice has gradually decreased due to the increasing popularity of alternative staple foods such as noodles, bread and dried pasta. The high level of availability of convenient alternative products such as noodles and dried pasta has made rice less attractive to some consumers. Due to their hectic lifestyles, many Singaporean consumers seek quick and easy meals. Rice is...

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The Future of Argentina 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 retail on-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

The Tanzanian mining industry is relatively small in terms of value, but its importance is highlighted by the fact that mining earns a significant share of the country's export revenues. The mining sector contributes approximately 3.0% to annual GDP, but the government wishes to expand this to 10% by 2025, a target we think is too optimistic. Major foreign investors in Tanzanian mining include African Barrick Gold and AngloGold Ashanti.