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Full year results for Mexican steel production came in at 18.1mn tonnes, which marked growth of 8.6% for 2011. This level was slightly above our forecast for growth of 6.5% to 17.8mn tonnes as we had anticipated a slightly more substantial weakening of output towards the end of the year. Steel production was likely buoyed by the strong performance in the automotive sector, which saw vehicle production rise by 12.5% in 2011. Moreover, Canacero, Mexico's iron and steel industry association, reported that several producers have seen productivity gains since 2008 on the back of an organizational and administrative reorganization, which has resulted in some cost savings, and would have contributed to improving output.  Most recent data shows that Mexican steel production growth reaccelerated in January and February 2012, rising by 4.7% and 6.1% y-o-y respectively, bringing the year to date average to 5.4% for the first two months of the year. Looking throughout the year, we belie...

Kettles is unaffected by the economic downturn of 2010, growing by 14% in volume and by 20% in current value terms. Euromonitor International's Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-Cooking) in India report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2007-2011, 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, format trends or distribution issues. Forecasts to 2016 illustrate how the market is set to change. Product coverage : Coffee Mills, Food and Meat Slicers, Kettles, Other Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-Cooking). Data coverage : market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data. Why buy this report? * Get a detailed picture of the Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-Cooking) market; * Pinpoint ...

While the Netherlands is a low risk market from the point of view of multinational drugmakers, the country’s modest per capita expenditure on pharmaceuticals relative to other Western Europe countries remains an issue. A further challenge facing drugmakers is cost-containment, which can only intensify as the Netherlands enters a phase of slower economic growth.  Headline Expenditure Projections Pharmaceuticals: EUR6.70bn (US$9.31bn) in 2011 to EUR6.54bn (US$8.44bn) in 2012; -2.4% decline in local currency terms and -9.4% decline in US dollar terms.  Healthcare: EUR63.32bn (US$88.02bn) in 2011 to EUR65.09bn (US$83.96bn) in 2012; +2.8% growth in local currency terms and -4.60% growth in US dollar terms.  Medical devices: EUR11.41bn (US$15.86bn) in 2011 to EUR11.77bn (US$15.18bn) in 2012; 3.2% growth in local currency terms and -4.2% in US dollar terms  Business Environment Rating: The Netherlands’ composite score in our latest Pharmaceutical Risk/Reward Rating...

ATM cards benefited from the leading banks’ investment in infrastructure during the review period. Banks sought to offer greater convenience to consumers in order to gain share, resulting in ATM and branch network expansion with a focus on high traffic areas. In addition, ATM cards benefited from banks’ focus on consumer education and on encouraging consumers to use a widening range of banking products, with this boosting the use of current accounts. Euromonitor International's ATM Transactions in United Arab Emirates report establishes the size and structure of the market for ATMs cards, smart cards, credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, pre-paid cards and store cards. It looks at key players in the market (issuers and operators), number of cards in circulation, numbers transactions and value of transactions. It offers strategic analysis of sector forecasts and trends to watch. Data coverage : market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distri...

This report provides analysis on competitive benchmarking along with top companies active across the Chinese defense industry. It features insights into the recent activity and strategic initiatives of key public sector companies that support the industry. The information is divided into sections such as company overview, products and services and alliances, to give the reader an understanding of the business environment in which the Chinese Defense industry operates. The Chinese defense industry remains under state control, due to the rigid policies set by the government. ICD Research's "The Chinese Defense Industry - Competitive landscape and Strategic Insights to 2016: Market Profile" is an essential source of information covering the top companies of the defense industry in China. Chinese Defense Industry Published :  May 2012                          ...

Writing in March 2012, we remain of the view that Kenya’s insurance sector is dynamic and resilient. Although the insurance companies are small organisations by most standards, they are innovative and clearly understand the needs and challenges of their customers. Initiatives that have been announced in recent months include agricultural risk products that cover farmers against the impact of natural disaster, facilities to pay premiums and via mobile phones and takaful. Another indicator of the potential for the non-life segment is that Kenya is one of only four countries in Africa (the others being South Africa, Egypt and Uganda) in which global property and casualty insurance giant Chartis has an on-the-ground presence. Non-life penetration exceeds 2%, which is a high level for a country with Kenya’s per capita income. In a country where many households are too poor to consider saving for the future, Kenya’s life insurers have still managed to develop a segment that accounts fo...

Synopsis Canadean’s, “Specialty Spirits in Argentina to 2016: Databook” contains detailed historic and forecast brandy consumption analysis, segmented at a category level. It provides year on year growth figures for the different types of Specialty Spirits available in Argentina, as well as volume data based on price segments and alcoholic strength. This report reviews the latest industry trends both for overall products as well as leading market players, which makes it an essential tool for companies active across the Argentina alcoholic drinks value chain and for new players considering entering the market. Summary This report is the result of Canadean’s extensive market research covering the Specialty Spirits category in Argentina. It provides detailed historic and forecast consumption volume and values, at channel level. “Specialty Spirits in Argentina to 2016: Databook” provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the brandy category ...

The Q212 update to BMI’s report on telecoms markets of Kazakhstan and its four Central Asian neighbours incorporates new mobile subscriber data for the three months ending December 31 2011. Using this data, we have made upward revisions to our five-year growth forecasts for the development of several of the region’s mobile markets based on stronger than expected growth in Q411. Looking ahead, the region’s mobile markets will continue to see growth, however, we expect additions to slow in the latter part of the forecast period as a number of the region’s markets see a slowdown as mobile markets reach maturity. Looking at our broadband subscriber forecasts for the region include customers who use devices such as netbooks and USB sticks to connect to the internet wirelessly through a high-speed (3G) network; however, we do not include smartphones, only dedicated mobile data subscriptions. Meanwhile, of all the region’s markets, Kazakhstan has the most sophisticated fixed broadband se...

Synopsis Canadean’s, “Liqueurs in Argentina to 2016: Databook” contains detailed historic and forecast brandy consumption analysis, segmented at a category level. It provides year on year growth figures for the different types of Liqueurs available in Argentina, as well as volume data based on price segments and alcoholic strength. This report reviews the latest industry trends both for overall products as well as leading market players, which makes it an essential tool for companies active across the Argentina alcoholic drinks value chain and for new players considering entering the market. Summary This report is the result of Canadean’s extensive market research covering the Liqueurs category in Argentina. It provides detailed historic and forecast consumption volume and values, at channel level. “Liqueurs in Argentina to 2016: Databook” provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the brandy category in Argentina. Scope • Overview o...

Synopsis Canadean’s, “Still Wine in G8 to 2016: Market Guide” provides in-depth detail on the trends and drivers of the Still Wine market in G8. The quantitative data in the report (historic and forecast market values) analyses the dynamics in the G8 countries, providing marketers with the essential information to understand their own and their competitors’ position in this market and the information to accurately identify where to compete in the future. The report provides data and analyses to help companies in the Alcoholic Drinks industry better understand the changes in their environment seize opportunities and formulate crucial business strategies. Summary This report is the result of Canadean’s extensive market research covering the Still Wine market in G8. It provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment for the Still Wine market in G8. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Alcoholic Drinks value chain and for new pl...