Global Market Research

While the country by country market changes have varied, nowhere has been left totally untouched global recession. Changes in consumer's behavior have affected the retail sector for different product categories and channels. General retailers was the largest channel group with hypermarkets, supermarkets and hard-discounters recording the highest sales among the various channels under the general retailers channel group during 2007 to 2012. Convenience stores and gas stations channel recorded the second highest sales.

Since the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, the organized retail market has been characterized by an increase in the amount of discounted and own-brand products. After-sun, self-tan and sun protection are not considered essential items and consumption patterns have been comparatively affected. Consumer segmentation analysis of the suncare market in Brazil reveals that better off and affluent wealth groups account for a larger share of the market than the moderate income and hard pressed wealth groups, suggesting strong potential for premium products.

Although the pace of growth is declining, flavored beers have recorded one of the highest growth rates among all beer segments and increased by more than 7% in volume. An increase in excise duty from January 2013 was widely expected to impact the beer markets development. Larger brewers in particular will be affected and will be forced to pass any increases on to the consumer. Growth of metal cans continued in 2012, although at a lower level than 2011, while the 50cl can was particularly popular with an increasing number of brands using this pack type.

The card industry in Egypt is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 6.48% from 16.5 million cards to 21.3 million cards between 2013 and 2017. Egypt's card industry witnessed strong growth between 2008 and 2012 recording an impressive CAGR of 14.07% even as it grew from 9.1 million cards to 15.4 million cards. The industry is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 6.48% between 2013 and 2017, from 16.5 million cards to 21.3 million cards.

This report is a thorough analysis of UAE's Wealth Management and Private Banking sector, and the opportunities and challenges that it faces.

The industry report table linen market in Qatar to 2017 offers the most up-to-date perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for table linen in Qatar.

Growth of the wealth and volume of UAE HNWIs is expected to see an even larger percentage increase, growing by 48% to reach USD 269 billion in 2017. The total number of local HNWIs is forecast to grow by 43%, to reach over 69,000 in 2017. There were approximately 48,300 HNWIs in the UAE at the end of 2012. These HNWIs held USD 182 billion in wealth which equated to 41% of total individual wealth held in the country. Local HNWIs slightly underperformed the worldwide HNWI average during 2008 to 2012.

An extensive analysis of the safety glass market in Qatar displays a strong growth pattern. Segmentation of safety glass by type segregates the fast growing products and displays a prospective future. Important product segments include laminated safety glass for vehicles and aircraft, tempered safety glass for vehicles and aircraft, other laminated safety glass and other tempered safety glass.

This report is the result of WealthInsights extensive research covering the high net worth individual (HNWI) population and wealth management market in the US.

The report gems and jewelry market in India 2013 mentions that the players operating in the gems and jewelry market will benefit from the high demand being witnessed for their products.

Future pattern of trends and size for electronic component market in China, in addition to forecasts and future outlook of the market to 2017 exhibit a prospective future thereby attracting competition and investments. Key product segments include cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, cards incorporating an electronic integrated circuits, electrical capacitors, electrical resistors, potentiometers and rheostats, electronic integrated circuits and micro-assemblies, electronic printed circuits, semiconductor devices, thermionic and cold cathode valves and tubes.

Valued at USD 26.3 billion in 2013 major growth stimulators in the Australian defense industry include military modernization, counter terrorism activities, and participation in peacekeeping missions.

This report is the result of WealthInsights extensive research covering the high net worth individual (HNWI) population and wealth management market in the UAE.

Differing growth rates in overall product category sales, as well as changes in packaging within those categories, drive fundamental shifts in the beauty packaging market. Key product categories include feminine hygiene, fragrances, haircare, make-up, male toiletries, oral hygiene, personal hygiene, skincare and suncare. Understanding the shifting market dynamics is essential to ensure maximum sales in the future.