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Packaged food had strong value growth of 10% in Guatemala in 2012. The dynamism of the market with new innovations and value-added products allowed unit price and retail volume increases. Urbanisation, higher disposable incomes due to the recovery from the financial crisis and more women joining the workforce were important drivers for growth in packaged food.

Musculoskeletal Pain - Pipeline Review, H1 2013

Global Markets Direct's, 'Metastatic Ovarian Cancer - Pipeline Review, H2 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Metastatic Ovarian Cancer, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Metastatic Ovarian Cancer. Metastatic Ovarian Cancer - 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.

Hair Colourants in Canada 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 Canada is given in CAD with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Canada. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Sanitary protection witnessed strong 14% value growth and 10% total volume growth. Despite continuing to be led by a premium brand, the category's dynamic performance resulted from the development in the production of both domestic and international economy brands.

Cooking & Edible Oils in US by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market covers all cooking and edible oils. Market size is based on retail and non-retail sales. Market size for Cooking & Edible Oils in US is given in USD and tonne with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for US. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Bread remains main food present in Chilean homes and covers every socioeconomic segment. Chile is the second-largest bread consumer in the world. However due to lifestyle changes to the adoption of healthier lifestyles consumers are looking for choices with less sodium and low fat among other health benefits. The government has agreed with local manufacturers to reduce the level of sodium in bread by 50% until 2014.

Baby food will not see too many changes during 2012 in the Dominican Republic; the consumers are staying loyal to quality and well-known brands with presence in the market. Brand owners keep doing promotional and marketing efforts in order to retain their positions in terms of shares as well as negotiating spaces in the most important accounts like hypermarkets and supermarkets. In this category, what is most important basically for mid- and high-income consumers is quality; people are taking...

Debit and Credit Cards in Vietnam by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market covers all credit & debit cards for consumer and commercial use. It excludes store/retail cards. Market volume is based on numbers of cards in circulation; market value is the total value of transactions. Market size for Debit and Credit Cards in Vietnam is given in VND and card with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Vietnam. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Based on Verdict's proprietary market data and insight into key fuel retailers, this brief provides you with an up-to-date picture of the fuel retailing market in Spain. As well as outlining service station numbers, fuel sales, competitor shares, and fuel and site forecasts, it details retailers' c-store, car wash, and unmanned site numbers with an overview of their product offerings.

SDI's "Defense Expenditure in Japan to 2018: Market Review" provides historic, forecast market sizing and budget allocation of the Japan defense market. The report also provides a top-level overview and detailed segmentation of the market.

Import restrictions affected small kitchen appliances (non-cooking), because the market was supplied almost entirely by imported products, mainly from China. Some retailers were able to continue importing products because they also exported products, and the federal government allowed their imports; for example Coto hypermarket imported the Top House brand of kettles. In February 2012 Newsan started to manufacture kettles in one of its factories in Tierra del Fuego. The federal government's...

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the energy & communications infrastructure construction industry in Singapore. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the energy & communications infrastructure construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Energy & Communications Infrastructure Construction in Singapore to 2016: Market Databook' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the energy & communications infrastructure construction industry in Singapore. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Singaporean 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 construction site equipment market in Australia. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the construction site equipment market and its categories (compressors & generators and construction pumps), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Construction Site Equipment in Australia to 2016: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the construction site equipment industry in Australia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Australian construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2013" provides data on the ACADIA Pharmaceuticals 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.

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

The inflation rate in Malaysia continued to rise in 2012. According to the Malaysian Statistics Department, the consumer price index rose by 2% from 102.4 to 104.5 during the period between January and May 2012. With rising inflation and slow economic growth, the rising cost of living forced consumers to adopt more rigid spending patterns in order to be able to afford to pay their bills. Hence, impulse and indulgence categories such as confectionery encountered slower demand from consumers.

The supply of domestically manufactured heating appliances remained insufficient and could not satisfy demand in 2012. Import restrictions negatively affected the category for a long time, but before 2004 the market was supplied almost entirely by imported products, mainly from China. During winter 2012, consumers felt the lack of product variety, as very few brands and models were available in the market (Atma, Liliana and Axel, amongst others).

Chocolate confectionery in Venezuela continued to experience a slowdown in consumption during 2011 and the first half of 2012 as a result of falling consumer purchasing power. Even though Venezuela's gross domestic product began to exhibit signs of a recovery after two years of negative growth during 2011, the positive effects of this have not yet reached the average Venezuelan consumer. Against the adverse economic background, demand for chocolate confectionery stalled as this remains a...

Whilst the current severe economic downturn in Spain significantly impacted most categories in personal accessories, in writing instruments it mainly only affected sales of higher-priced products, such as luxury pens. In fact, the prolonged and gradual decline in terms of value sales of writing instruments in Spain was due to several other factors, including technological transformations, as well as market forces, which are posing very serious challenges for the major players in the category.

Value and volume sales of dried processed food declined by 1% and 2%, respectively, in 2012. After the Tohoku earthquake in 2011, consumers purchased rice in bulk in case of emergency and sales spiked right after the earthquake. However, sales of rice stagnated towards the end of 2011 as consumers ate stockpiled rice and there was less need for repurchases. Additionally, consumers, especially younger generations, are eating less rice as their diets become more Westernised. Consumption of bread...

In 2012, sanitary protection excluding intimate wipe volume grew by 3%. However, due to the Law of Fair Costs and Prices implemented by the government in 2012, constant value sales decreased by 20%. Companies must adapt to the Law of Fair Costs and Prices in terms of product pricing. It is important to note that the price of tampons is not regulated.

Even if Ecuador has relatively low per capita consumption compared to other countries in Latin America like Colombia and Brazil, coffee is becoming very important at many levels. Coffee is the most popular hot beverage in the country as it can be consumed at work, social gatherings and with meals. It has become a reason for friends to meet at coffee shops, a trend which has become part of the local culture in the last few years.

Towards the end of review period, sales in adult mouth care remained seasonal. Long, cold winter seasons increased oral problems such as throat inflammation. As a result, oral sprays and liquid mouthwash remedies are increasing in popularity, especially during the cold season and amongst urban citizens concerned with their health. The willingness of consumers to self-medicate depends on their ailment. In the case of throat inflammation or milder conditions, such as stomatitis, mouth ulcers and...

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