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Output in 2011 was supported by household spending and export growth, although these diminished as the year progressed. French chemical industry association UIC has cut its growth forecast for the country's chemical output for 2012 to 1.8% from 2.4%, due to the economic crisis and delays in restocking. BMI forecasts a decline in industrial production growth from an estimated 2.9% in 2011 to 1.7% in 2012, but the petrochemicals sector is highly sensitive to the economic cycle, so the industry will be heavily affected by this anticipated downturn, and can be expected to lag the still-struggling wider economy. On the upside, inventory levels have been kept low, and we do not anticipate the kind of shock experienced in Q408. This should ensure a measure of price stability, should demand slump.

Cloud computing has dramatically changed IT operations and enterprise business support functions. It is poised to facilitate substantial impacts in mobile business models and operations.

GlobalData's report, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Industry Outlook in India to 2015 - Market Size, Company Share, Price Trends, Capacity Forecasts of All Active and Planned Plants - 2012 Update provides an in-depth coverage of India PVC industry. The research presents major market trends affecting the PVC industry in India. The report covers India PVC plants and presents installed capacity by key feedstock, process and technology. In addition, it presents PVC demand and production forecasts, end use demand forecasts, price trends, trade balance data and company shares of the major PVC producers in India. Overall, the report presents a comprehensive coverage of India PVC industry including all the major parameters.

GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist, has released its new report, "Healthcare, Regulatory and Reimbursement Landscape - Brazil". The report is an essential source of information and analysis on Brazil's healthcare, regulatory and reimbursement landscape, and identifies the key trends in the healthcare market. The report also provides insights into the country's demographic, regulatory, and reimbursement landscape, and healthcare infrastructure. Most importantly, the report provides valuable insights into the trends and segmentation of the pharmaceutical and medical device markets. The report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist, has released its new report, "Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Therapeutics - Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2019". The report is an essential source of information and analysis on the global Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Therapeutics market. The report identifies the key trends shaping and driving the global Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) 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 Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) 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.

"Fluctuating Demand in the Interior Design Products Sector in 2012: Survey Intelligence" is a new report by World Market Intelligence that analyzes the global interior design industry's view point on changing demand patterns. This report forecasts the change in demand for products and services such as lighting, furniture and fixtures, paints, walls and flooring and glass and derivatives.

Published by Canadean, the Netherlands Sports Drinks Category Profile comprises of text, data tables and charts. Supported by market commentary, data includes consumption trends (historical and forecasts to 2014), segmentation data (carbonated vs still, ready-to-drink/RTD vs non ready-to-drink/Non RTD),packaging analysis (pack material, refillable vs non-refillable, multi vs single serve), distribution splits and leading companies' percentage market share. In addition, market commentary also looks at the outlook for Sports Drinks, functional products, private label, marketing, pricing including market value (at consumer price) and new products for 2010.

Recently published research from World Market Intelligence, "Demand Expectations for the Lighting and Furnishing Products Sectors in 2012: Survey Brief", is now available at Fast Market Research

Colombia has a relatively low per capita consumption rate of coffee at 1.4 kilograms per year, leaving plenty of potential for expansion. In addition to campaigns like Toma Cafe headed up by Fedecafe Federacion Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia which is a collaboration of the most important producers in the country, in 2011 an interesting proposal to promote consumption appeared. In May 2011, Carulla, belonging to Grupo Casino, carried out the first fair dedicated to coffee, Colombia es Cafe.

Its developing nation status is fading away each year, as Brazil astonishes the world with strong economic development and growing international importance. This growth acted as a major magnet to international tourists, leading to a positive performance in terms of arrivals, and enhanced tourism flows within the country in 2011. Air transportation and travel accommodation were the main beneficiaries, with continuous investment in new routes and rooms to further capitalise on such good momentum.