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Growth in fragrances in Bolivia during 2012 was driven by the favourable economic conditions in the country. The number of Bolivians in middle-income segments is increasing and this means an expanding target audience for fragrances. According to interviews with representatives of the leading players in mass fragrances and premium fragrances in Bolivia, volume sales continue to increase and the performance of the category is due mainly to rising demand rather than unit price increases. Bolivian consumers are purchasing fragrances more frequently than ever before and over the course of the review period it became much more common for consumers in cities such as Santa Cruz to own and use two fragrances rather than the previous situation where the use of just one fragrance was considered the norm.

Sugar in Austria by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers all cane and beet sugar. Market size comprises sales through all retail and non-retail sales. Market size for Sugar in Austria is given in 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 Austria. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

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

Even if parents pay for baby and child-specific products, children are the ones who mainly have the final purchase decision. Because of this, the trend of companies trying to market their products directly to their consumers remained in 2012, as most companies tried to attract children?s attention by relating their products with popular children?s action figures, movies and timeless characters like Barbie, Superman and the Ice Age animals.

Clothing in Indonesia by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market comprises men's, women's & children's clothes through all retail outlets including direct to consumer. It excludes footwear and clothing accessories (such as belts, hats & jewellery). Market value is at prices in retailers including sales tax. Market size for Clothing in Indonesia is given in IDR with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Indonesia. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

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

Bar soap accounted for 80% of total bath and shower retail value sales in 2012. Bar soap remains an essential product for the majority of Bolivian consumers. The widespread availability of bar soap and its affordability are the basis for its overwhelming popularity in Bolivia. The fact that the vast majority of Bolivian consumers belong to low-income socioeconomic groups means that it is unlikely that the popularity of bar soap will wane at any point for the foreseeable future.

The use of the reference pricing mechanism by Israel will lead to further price reductions on medicines. Israel's basket of reference countries is continuing to focus on pharmaceutical prices as a way to contain escalating healthcare costs. Overall, Israel's pharmaceutical industry is well developed and export-driven. It is also a very attractive prospect for multinationals looking to launch innovative medicines due to a greater need for specialty treatments, thereby capitalising on the country's strong academic research infrastructure. Favourable factors include high per capita spending on medicines, a large market , high proportion of pensioners and a largely urbanised population. However, we caution that poor patent respect and a lack of business transparency remain key threats to company revenues.

Debit and Credit Cards in South Korea by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. 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 South Korea is given in KRW 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 South Korea. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Over the review period, it was noted that parallel imported polish brands became available in New Zealand. Mr Sheen (in furniture polish) represents a good example of a parallel imported brand found on several home care internet retailing sites (such as fishpond.co.nz); however, despite this phenomenon, polishing has become an outdated home care chore for most busy households and tends to be done less regularly than other tasks, such as toilet cleaning and surface cleaning.

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

During 2013 real estate activity in Auckland and Christchurch underpinned growth across the country. Strong housing demand and housing price growth boosted consumer spending, particularly on home renovations and hardware. Furthermore, low prices and easier access to credit enhanced consumer confidence and spending, adding to the positive performance of the channel.

Retail volume and value sales of irons in Morocco increased by 4% and 5%, respectively, in 2013, driven by the development of Moroccan consumer culture. Irons have become a necessity in Morocco for both consumers and tailors.

Bread is a key product among baked goods in Iran as it is considered as an essential item in Iranian cuisine. The majority of meals eaten by Iranians are served with bread or rice and it is rare to find a household in which a large quantity of bread is not consumed on a daily basis. In 2010, per capita total volume consumption of bread in Iran was 164 kg, which according to trade sources made it the highest in the world. However, the launch of a subsidies elimination programme in 2010 created a turning point in bread. The Iranian government stopped paying huge subsidies and so in 2011 unit prices in bread experienced a sudden and very large increase. This changed consumption patterns, prompting many consumers to reduce their high level of wastage of bread. Also, the owners of traditional bakeries, which formed the main channel of retail distribution of bread, had to improve the quality of their products as competition intensified upon removal of the subsidies. This resulted in better quality products in bread and thus a lower rate of wastage. Furthermore, strong governmental support of packaged/industrial bread led to increased production and prompted many consumers to convert to packaged/industrial bread. Therefore, bread started to suffer a decline in total volume terms in 2011. This continued in 2013 with a total volume decline of 6%, which was similar to the review period CAGR of -7%. The decline in bread also resulted in a decline in total volume terms in baked goods over 2011-2013.

Snack Food in Denmark by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers packaged snacks comprising crisps, snack nuts and other snacks. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Snack Food in Denmark is given in DKK 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 Denmark. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Mobile / Cell Phone Handsets in Germany by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers 2G, 3G and 4G & other mobile/cell phone handsets. Market size includes residential and business markets. Market size is number of new units acquired annually. Market size for Mobile / Cell Phone Handsets in Germany is given in unit with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Germany. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Saudi Arabia saw strong economic growth over the review period as a whole. While growth slowed slightly in the middle of the review period, it was strong at the end. In addition, increased government spending boosted disposable income levels for many consumers from 2011 thanks to the introduction of minimum wage levels and unemployment benefits. The country also saw strong population growth over the review period thanks to a high birth rate and a high number of economic migrants. There was thus...

Software in South Africa industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the South Africa software market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Energy Drinks in Denmark by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers sugar-free and regular energy drinks and shots. Energy drinks are marketed with additives specifically designed to increase alertness. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer including vending machines. Market value is calculated at prices in retailers. Market size for Energy Drinks in Denmark is given in DKK and litre with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Denmark. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

With poor economic growth persisting, a long and cold spring and provenance scandals, fresh food producers, distributors and retailers were not confident about what was in store in 2013. However, despite these factors, they generally posted reasonable performances. Sales did not grow significantly but in such circumstances stability can be seen as something of a quiet triumph, with fresh food occupying a constant place in the diets of enough UK consumers to ensure decent returns. However, new...

Table Sauces in France by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers bottled/packaged ambient; tomato ketchup, salad dressing, mayonnaise, mustard, brown, soy and other table sauces. Market value and volume comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Table Sauces in France is given in EUR 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 France. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the research facilities construction industry in Croatia. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the research facilities construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Research Facility Construction in Croatia to 2018: Market Databook' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the research facilities construction industry in Croatia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Croatian construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Wine & Sparkling Wines in Turkey by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers red, rose and white wines & sparkling wines. Market size is based on retail (off trade) and non-retail (on trade and food industry) sales. Market size for Wine & Sparkling Wines in Turkey is given in TRY and litre with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Turkey. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Economic pressures continued to push consumers to extremes in terms of buying products that give them a real value for their money. This was influenced by the frequent upward unit price movements during the review period which strained on the consumer spending power. Categories such as bar soap saw an increase in new multi -purpose products which would allow consumers to save through buying one product which serves many purposes. A good example was the introduction of the Sunlight bar soap in June 2012 which contains a tropical fragrance which allows consumers to use it for both their laundry as well as washing their body and the bar lasts longer when compared with other bar soaps.

Bulgaria's mining sector will remain a relatively small mineral producer in Eastern Europe focused primarily on supplying domestic industry. We forecast minimal production growth over the next five years. Bulgaria's mining sector value will grow very slightly from USD1.0bn in 2013 to USD1.1bn in 2018 . The country's main mineral commodities are coal and copper, with additional production of zinc, lead and gold.