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GlobalData's mining industry offering, 'Finland Chromium Mining Market Overview and Forecast to 2020: Trends, Fiscal Regime, Major Projects, and Competitive Landscape' provides a comprehensive understanding of the Chromium mining industry in Finland. This report provides historical and forecasted data on Chromium ore production, consumption, and ores and concentrates trade (export and/or imports) to 2020. In additions to this, the report also includes drivers and restraints affecting the industry, profiles of major Chromium chromium mining companies, information on major active and planned mines and regulations governing the industry. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

Latest data suggest that the rebound seen in H111 weakened significantly in the second half of the year. Indeed, slower real GDP growth in several key economies, combined with higher levels of market volatility have seen both production and consumption weaken in Australia. Moreover, our macroeconomic outlook for the Australian and Chinese economies has been tempered somewhat following both deteriorating trading conditions as well as slower growth following monetary tightening cycles over the past few quarters. For some metals we believe output will have contracted in 2011 and forecast only a weak recovery in 2012.

The UK life insurance segment is the largest segment in the UK insurance industry, accounting for 68.1% of total industry premiums in 2011. It is also one of the largest life insurance segments in Europe in terms of gross written premium. During the review period (2007-2011), the impact of the global financial crisis and the European debt crisis resulted in a decline in consumer confidence. This decline then adversely affected long-term insurance products, something that played a key role in the overall decline of the UK life insurance segment during the review period. However, the complete implementation of Solvency II in 2013 is expected to result in market growth.

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

Tax hikes had a tremendous effect on sales of spirits in 2010. With rises in excise pushing prices upwards by approximately 30%, consumption of spirits was massively impacted with sales displaying steep declines. A migration to domestic spirits was the key trend in 2010 in line with these products being more affordable. White spirits and rum displayed also relatively satisfactory results, whereas whiskies, tequila (and mescal) and liqueurs suffered the most.

"Swedish Foodservice: The Future of Foodservice to 2016" provides a top-level overview and detailed market, channel, and company-specific insights into the operating environment for foodservice companies. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Swedish foodservice value chain, and for new companies considering entering the market.

GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist, has released its new report, "Gout Therapeutics - Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2019". The report is an essential source of information and analysis on the global Gout Therapeutics market. The report identifies the key trends shaping and driving the global Gout Therapeutics market. The report also provides insights on the prevalent competitive landscape and the emerging players expected to significantly alter the market positioning of the current market leaders. Most importantly, the report provides valuable insights on the pipeline products within the global Gout Therapeutics sector. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

GlobalData's new report, "Christoph Miethke GmbH & Co. KG Market Share Analysis" provides in-depth information on Christoph Miethke GmbH & Co. KG's market position in the different medical equipment markets it operates in. The report provides Christoph Miethke GmbH & Co. KG market share information in one key market category - CSF Management. The report also provides data and information on the overall competitive landscape of the markets, the company operates in. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profile with information on the company's business segments, major products and services, competitors, locations and subsidiaries, financial deals and other key developments.

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

The January Revolution in 2011 affected the value growth of the majority of packaged food categories, including dried processed food. It led to salary increases by the government in order to satisfy the citizens and increase their incomes. However, this was not backed by significant production increases, which led to high inflation rates and prices. Middle- to high-income households remain the biggest consumers of dried processed food, due to the high unit prices compared with loose products.