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This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the other commercial construction industry in China. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the other commercial construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Other Commercial Construction in China to 2016: Market Databook' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the other commercial construction industry in China. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Chinese 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 retail buildings construction industry in China. 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 Building Construction in China to 2016: Market Databook' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the retail buildings construction industry in China. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Chinese construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Financial cards continued to flourish and saw growing acceptance in the country in 2012, as players were keen to offer benefits and convenience for consumers when using card payment. The strict regulations imposed over the review period did not affect the transaction performance of credit cards. In fact, the new regulations offered good opportunities for growth for debit cards, as they reached more untapped consumers, and consumers who were not eligible for credit cards. However, financial...

Consumer appliances saw tepid growth in 2012 due mostly to the dynamic sales seen in post-crisis years, 2010 and 2011. Products that tended to outperform in either of those years saw a natural drawback afterwards. On the whole, prices for consumer appliances were steady.

As consumer trends drive innovation and purchase behavior, it is increasingly vital to understand how to shape products to best meet their needs. This brief outlines the most important consumer and product trends impacting the soup category globally, using Datamonitor's TrendSights mega-trend framework as a basis to organize the key themes covered.

Health and wellness with continued strong demand for natural and non-industrial products underpinning growing organics sales, and intensifying consumer price sensitivity driving up demand for private label, were the two key trends impacting dried processed food in 2012. Organic rice volume sales for instance increased by 7%, following a 2007 to 2012 review period CAGR of 6%, reaching 24% share of rice. Private label, such as Coop Danmark's premium organic range Anglamark, however, dominated...

Breakfast cereals performed better than expected in 2012, considering the formidable challenge posed by the rising private label offerings, pushed by the majority of retailers in Lithuania. Frugal shopping habits, formed over the last several years during the crisis are hard to change and cereals producers did themselves no favour by sticking to their practices of promoting discounts and not their brands while advertising. In those rare instances when firms decided to differentiate their...

The noodles category saw a recovery in volume growth in 2012 compared to the previous year. Instant noodles, which show continuous value growth, have become an integral part of Indonesians' daily diet. Being popular among the middle-and lower-income groups regardless of age, instant noodles are commonly viewed as a convenient meal or snack for busy, mobile citizens.

Local and foreign companies continue to focus on distribution, placement, advertisements and promotions for salami as it is one of the main products of the daily food basket of Dominicans, especially among low- and mid-income consumers. Salami can be found in most types of retailers. Although salami needs to be refrigerated, it is stocked by a significant percentage of independent small grocers as all Dominicans buy salami.

Rice and dessert mixes remained two dynamic subcategories in dried processed food in 2012 for two different reasons. While the low base of dessert mixes was the main reason for growth, rice's performance was due to the shift in consumption patterns of this key product. Rice was a staple of the Iranian diet and the majority of traditional dishes in Iran have it as a key element.

In 2012, biscuits in Taiwan is expected to post a 4% increase in current value, faster than value growth recorded during 2011. Health awareness and higher disposable incomes in Taiwan enabled consumers to purchase biscuits with higher unit prices and healthy ingredients. Most biscuit categories such as filled biscuits and cookies experienced higher value growth in 2012 compared to 2011 growth. On the other hand, volume growth in 2011 was slightly higher for biscuits overall. Consumers are...

Euromonitor International's Packaged Food in Kazakhstan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2008-2012, 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, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2017 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Increasingly busy lifestyles and rising health awareness in Japan were the main factors behind the positive development of snack bars in 2012. These trends were particularly influential in making snack bars more popular as a nutritious alternative to confectionery and biscuits for people who snacked during work hours. Growth in retail volume and current value sales of snack bars was also fuelled by new launches, improvements in distribution, price promotions and other marketing activities.

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 Fertilizers and Nitrogen Compounds 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.

In Venezuela, retail tissue is dominated by toilet paper and napkins, which are regarded as essential goods by Venezuelan consumers. For this reason, these two product types are not affected by the purchasing power of the population. Through times of economic crisis, such 2009 and 2010, toilet paper and napkins continue to sell. However, sales can be affected by demographic changes, especially household sizes in Venezuela.

Frozen processed food registered healthy growth during the review period. Products in this area are preferred by middle-to-upper income consumers as they are more convenient and hygienic than some already cooked foods sold in stalls along streets. Furthermore, longer shelf life is able to help consumers store their foods at home without the hassle of buying fresh ingredients.

Shrinking birth rate continued to exist in Thailand during 2012 since modern Thai parents tended to have fewer children, given the pressure from financial burdens in regard to the rising cost of living nowadays. In term of statistics, the birth rate in Thailand has gradually decreased year on year. Thai parents therefore tend to invest more in the education and living quality of their fewer children, trying to choose the best products for their children.

Retail volume and current value growth rates for breakfast cereals in 2012 were both up on 2011, and also faster than the respective CAGRs for the entire review period. This general improvement was underpinned by rising disposable incomes and the growing demand for convenient and healthy alternatives to traditional breakfast foods among Nigerian consumers, particularly middle income urban dwellers with busy lifestyles. New product launches, advertising campaigns and improvements in distribution...

In 2012, luxury mobile phones were the only products sold in France included within this luxury goods category. In fact, the only brand present in MP3 players was Bang & Olufsen, but it left the market during 2011.

Strong world prices of coffee and tea in recent years, driven by poor climate conditions and consequent disruption in worldwide supply, fuelled growth in dollar sales of hot drinks in Canada in 2012. The price of coffee beans remained strong as manufacturers and retailers sought to compensate for the high coffee price back in 2011 by passing on some of the costs to the consumers. Meanwhile, price of tea also grew as global production dropped in leading export countries in late 2011 and early...

Social media is becoming an increasingly important channel for brands to reach and interact with consumers. This briefing presents the findings of a unique study within beauty and personal care which examines how brands and consumers interact on social media across 10 key markets. It reveals which beauty brands are most savvy users of social channels and if there is a correlation between social media usage and market share.

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 Washing and Cleaning 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.

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 Hospitals, Medical and Dental Services 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.

Volume sales of small cooking appliances increase by 6% in 2012. Higher disposable incomes and a broader range of brands in the economy, mid-priced and premium segments allowed consumers to purchase those products which offer greater convenience. For most, the purchasing decision occurs at the point of purchase, after the features and prices of the different brands have been compared.

Eye care registered solid 7% value growth in 2012. Only a few brands were available through OTC to consumers in 2012, however, the regular eye infections such as stys, common during the summer season and contagious, resulted in a sales peak resulting in dynamic value performance.