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GlobalData's report, Polystyrene Industry Outlook in Taiwan to 2016 - Market Size, Company Share, Price Trends, Capacity Forecasts of All Active and Planned Plants provides an in-depth coverage of Taiwan Polystyrene industry. The research presents major market trends affecting the Polystyrene industry in Taiwan. The report covers Taiwan Polystyrene plants and presents installed capacity by process and technology. In addition, it presents Polystyrene demand and production forecasts, end use demand forecasts, price trends, trade balance data and company shares of the major Polystyrene producers in Taiwan. Overall, the report presents a comprehensive coverage of Taiwan Polystyrene industry including all the major parameters.

In 2030, the population of Thailand will reach 73.3 million, an increase of 6.1% from 2010. There will be huge increases in the population aged 65+, but the number of those aged 0-45 will fall during this period. Birth and fertility rates will be dropping rapidly in 2010-2030 and as a result the population is ageing at a fast pace. The urban population will be growing quickly while the rural population declines, despite this the country will remain predominantly rural in 2030.

One of the key features of the Swiss homewares category has been the extent to which it has been affected by current dynamism seen in the real estate market. For example, 2010 saw the construction of over 40,000 new apartments, a 4% increase over 2009, and real estate commentators have already suggested that total construction for 2011 will be significantly higher again. Furthermore, much of the construction activity is also as a result of the growing "blue chip" immigration as more...

Canada's fast-ageing population remains the principal challenge to this category. According to Statistics Canada's latest census report, the number of seniors aged 65 and older increased 14% between 2006 and 2011 to 5 million, growing at a faster rate than the overall population growth of 6%. Furthermore, in 2011, for the first time since records began, there were more people in the 55-64 age range (typically the ages at which people leave the work force), than those in the 15-24 range. As...

Despite the abundance of more advanced products available in home care, bleach continued to be widely used in Macedonia and witnessed steady but low growth during the latter part of the review period. With increasing price-sensitivity and a shrinking middle-class population, bleach continued to appeal to consumers due to its relatively low price.

Men's outerwear experienced 2% growth in retail volume sales in 2011, which was marginally higher than 2010's growth rate. Growth is mainly due to constant change in clothing because of wear and tear. However, for some, it is more related to updating their wardrobe to incorporate the latest fashion trends. Current value sales, on the other hand, remained robust at 7% in 2011. The stronger performance, compared to volume sales, can be attributed to the increasing number of consumers,...

"CEO Opinions on Buyer Spend Activity, Procurement Behaviors and Strategies in the Global Construction Industry: Survey Intelligence" is a new report by Timetric that analyzes C-level executives responses to understand how procurement behaviors and strategies in the global construction industry are set to change in 2012-2013. This report gives you access to the construction industry buyer spend activity, procurement behaviors and strategies. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by company type and sizes.

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

Ukraine has a large base of mineral resources and a rich mining tradition. The Ukrainian mining industry comprises 7.8% of the country's GDP, is the sixth-largest producer of iron and the seventh-largest producer of manganese in the world. In addition, the nation is also one of the world's key producers of coal. In 2011, Ukraine accounted for 10% of the world's iron ore reserves and 22.2% of its manganese ore reserves. The Ukrainian mining industry is dominated by the coal and metallic minerals categories. The value of the industry grew at a CAGR of 18.08%, during the review period. Ukraine has the seventh-largest coal resources in the world, but underinvestment and a lack of progress in terms of deregulation have made the country a net importer of coal. The country is attempting to improve safety conditions, entities and frameworks in order to modernize the industry. Consequently, the Coal Sector Policy Support Program was launched in September 2008 with the cooperation of Ukraine's Ministry of Coal Industry. The program intends to improve occupational safety and develop a plan for the development of the industry. With the support program in place, the industry is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period.