Temperature Sensor Market - A Study Of Sensor Types (Temperature ICS, Thermistor, Resistive Temperature Detectors [RTDS], Thermocouple And IR Sensor) and Applications, Global Forecast & Analysis (2011 - 2016)

Technological advancement is opening new doors to the temperature sensors with regards to aerospace & defense application. They are holding very small market share but bright future is expected. Temperature sensor ICs and IR sensors are expected to play a lead role in the overall sensors market in the future. Sensors like RTD and certain thermocouples used for industrial and process applications are costlier than sensors that are used in the consumer and automotive segment. This allows technologies like IR to evolve in terms of technology and provide cost effective solution.
The market size of temperature sensors in the year 2010 was $3.27 billion and is expected to reach $4.51 billion units by 2016, at an estimated CAGR of 5.6%. In terms of volume, the unit shipment for temperature sensors was 2.02 billion units in the year 2010 and is expected to reach 3.54 billion units by 2016, at an estimated CAGR of 10%from 2011 to 2016.
Temperature sensor market is triggered due to a lot of factors. For the temperature sensor market, vehicle production in emerging markets, increasing government intervention, availability of strong aftermarket, and continuous demand from consumer electronics and computing peripherals are acting as drivers. Competition within the technologies, pricing, and maturity of critical end-user segments are acting as restraints. Technological advancement and emergence of MEMS in temperature sensing are the future opportunities for temperature sensors.

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On the basis of product type:
In this section, temperature sensor market is divided as per the type of sensor used. Temperature sensor ICs, Thermistor, Resistive Temperature Detectors (RTD), Thermocouple, and Other sensors are the prominent sensor type used for various applications. The other sensors include various emerging sensor types such as Infra red sensor, optical sensor, wireless sensor, etc.
On the basis of applications
In this section, temperature sensor market is divided as per the applications for which the sensors are used. Automotive and Aerospace, Petrochemicals, Consumer electronics, Utilities, Industrial segment are the prominent segments that consume the temperature sensor to a greater extent.

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REPORT DESCRIPTION 
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FORECASTING APPROACH OF TEMPERATURE SENSOR MARKET 
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KEY DATA POINTS FROM PRIMARY SOURCES 
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2012 Deep Research Report on China Solar Grade Polysilicon Industry

This report has firstly introduced polysilicon definition classification industry chain etc relation information. Then introduced polysilicon manufacturing technology and process (Siemens or FBR).At the same time, introduced key processes specifications and applications. And then Summary statistics of Global and China major polysilicon manufacturers 2009-2016 solar grade (SG) and Electronic grade (EG) polysilicon capacity production supply demand (mainly according silicon crystalline solar cell demand and semiconductor wafer demand) shortage and polysilicon selling price cost profit margin and production value. 

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And also introduced international 28 and China 40 major polysilicon companies basic information, EG EG polysilicon capacity production price cost profit margin and production value etc details information and polysilicon project Siemens CVD reactor sources or Project design and construction services partners. and also introduced polysilicon materials cost, electricity cost, Depreciation cost,Labor cost etc polysilicon manufacturing cost and cost structure (especially Cold hydrogenation for low cost polysilicon), all data include 2009-2011 history data and 2012-2016 forecast data. Finally, this report introduced 3000ton/year polysilicon project feasibility analysis and investment return analysis.also give related research conclusions and development trend analysis of China polysilicon industry. In a word, it was a depth research report on Global and China polysilicon industry. 

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• Polysilicon Industry Overview
• Manufacture Technology and Processes of Polysilicon
• Global and China Polysilicon Production Supply Sales Demand Market Status and ForecasT
• Global Key Polysilicon Manufactuers
• China Key Polysilicon Manufacturers
• Siemens CVD Reactor and Polysilicon Project Design Suppliers
•  Polysilicon Manufacturing Cost Analysis

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Optical Coatings: Technologies and Global Markets | RnR

This BCC study analyzes the status of global markets for optical coatings.  Optical coatings may be devices, but more typically are a value-added feature of an optical element such as a lens or a digital display.  Many elements are fabricated and coated in volume and thus have low prices and margins.Innovation is critical for revenue growth in the coatings industry.  The markets with the highest margins and fastest growth for coatings are new applications, where coatings offer a new advantage, and areas where the coating designer and processor may have an advantage.  Mass production of devices drives down prices and trims margins.

Custom coating design opportunities support a fragmented but consolidating industry.  The economic recession of 2007 to 2009 lead to larger, better capitalized firms buying out smaller entities.  The military market remains an important one for optics due to the advent of remote warfare means such as unmanned vehicles and robots.  Machine vision optics for the semiconductor industry remains a high margin market.

The miniaturization in medical procedures offers opportunities for innovative coatings.  The transportation applications are growing as vehicle designs include cameras, displays and other optical systems.  Growth in the telecom sector continues to be slow as the extension of fiber toward the end user remains slow.  Coatings for solar panels represent a growing market.

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Materials and data presented in this report were obtained from telephone interviews with marketing and engineering personnel at the major companies profiled, as well as from catalogs, the Internet, patterns and the literature search of current articles related to optical coatings technology.

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The author received a Ph.D. in material science and engineering from the University of Arizona in 1993, based on a dissertation on the fabrication and characteristics of sol gel optical waveguides.  She then worked for two years at Sandia National Labs on the development of thin-film zeolite filters for gas separation applications.  Since 1996, she has covered the transportation market as both a contributing editor and editor of Advanced Transportation Technology News and authored numerous Business Opportunity Reports in advanced materials and transportation for BCC.

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Emerging Market and Investment Opportunities in the Mexican Motor Insurance Industry to 2016

The Mexican motor insurance category grew during the review period, due to the expansion of the automobile industry in the country. There are positive growth prospects for the Mexican motor insurance category, which is being supported by the country’s favorable macroeconomic fundamentals. The number of automobile sales in the country is expected to increase during the forecast period, which will generate a larger customer base for Mexican motor insurance. The Mexican motor insurance category grew in written premium value at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.35% during the review period 2007–2011. The impact of Solvency II will be experienced across insurance businesses as well as individual product types. Some Mexican motor insurance companies will be in a stronger position following the enforcement of these standards in 2014 while other companies are expected to struggle due to the greater capital requirements and lowered profitability proposed by the Solvency II framework.

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• Executive Summary Mexican Motor Insurance Market Environment
• Market Sizing and Future Growth Potential
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Emerging Market and Investment Opportunities in the Chinese Motor Insurance Industry to 2016

China's insurance industry has evolved rapidly since 2005, nowhere more so than in the motor insurance category. Large profits and considerable growth have followed the introduction of compulsory motor third-party liability insurance (MTPL), and an exponential rise in new car sales. This favorable situation has attracted many domestic and international companies to enter the Chinese motor insurance market.

During 2011, the Chinese motor insurance industry represented 71.8% of the country's non-life insurance market. Market growth, coupled with the motor insurance category’s dominance of the non-life segment are attributable to the introduction of compulsory MTPL as of July 1, 2006, and the significant increase in car ownership that recently saw China overtake the US as the largest new vehicle market in the world. During the review period (2007–2011), rising levels of personal wealth led to an average annual increase of 25% in the number of privately owned vehicles and a situation whereby the Chinese motor insurance industry grew at a CAGR of 25.65% during the review period.

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Juices and Smoothies Market - Consumer and Innovation Trends

Given the rising consumer awareness of the high sugar and calorie content of fruit juices, there is an opportunity for vegetable juices, which boast healthy nutrients and vitamins and benefit from low sugar and low calorie properties. While sensory limitations have subdued consumer demand, fruit and vegetable combinations are gaining traction.
With functional products gaining increasing traction among consumers, the category has experienced a surge of more advanced health claims than standard vitamin and antioxidant claims. While this trend is set to accelerate, it is important that brands do not lose sight of the continued predominant driver of demand for juices and smoothies: taste.

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Corporate Strategies in Consumer Health | RnR

Given the rising consumer awareness of the high sugar and calorie content of fruit juices, there is an opportunity for vegetable juices, which boast healthy nutrients and vitamins and benefit from low sugar and low calorie properties. While sensory limitations have subdued consumer demand, fruit and vegetable combinations are gaining traction.

With functional products gaining increasing traction among consumers, the category has experienced a surge of more advanced health claims than standard vitamin and antioxidant claims. While this trend is set to accelerate, it is important that brands do not lose sight of the continued predominant driver of demand for juices and smoothies: taste.

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Handheld Point of Sale (POS) Device Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2012 to 2018

Handheld Point of Sale (POS) devices are more versatile than existing standard PC based point of sale systems, providing greater range of functions and providing for wireless connectivity to the network. Both WiFi 802.1x fixed wireless and 4G / 3G wireless data solutions are supported by the handheld POS systems permitting seamless transport of information to enterprise systems. Transport of information does depend on middleware integration software.

The segments addressed by handheld POS point of sale devices relate to extension of and replacement of standard cash register POS retail terminals, integrated direct inventory POS applications, portable combined remote / on site POS solutions, and mobile indoor payment POS solutions. Products go beyond simple retail sale processing. Products help retailers control inventory flow, combine in-store and back office solutions to enhance productivity, and track customer purchasing patterns for pinpoint marketing. Industry-specific solutions are provided across retail segments. Customer-facing technology is positioned to increase customer loyalty, retention, and sales.

The companies that have measurable shares in handheld point of sale device markets are being challenged by dozens of Chinese companies that make lightweight, inexpensive, very portable handheld point of sale (POS) devices. There is a significant other portion of market share that is at the low end of the market. Handheld point of sale device low end products come from multiple companies in China that collectively garner a significant market position.

POS Device Market Strategies and Forecasts

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The companies that have measurable shares in handheld point of sale device markets are being challenged by dozens of Chinese companies that make lightweight, inexpensive, very portable handheld point of sale (POS) devices. There is a significant other portion of market share that is at the low end of the market. Handheld point of sale device low end products come from multiple companies in China that collectively garner a significant market position.

Markets grow because systems leverage customer loyalty programs to increase sales. Incentive pricing, coupon management, repeat business, customer service and managed transaction systems all can be implemented in an efficient manner using the handheld terminal computers. Both the scanner and the handheld terminal have separate computing capability to create efficient systems.

Handheld points of sale computer unit market shipments at $1.1 billion in 2011 are anticipated to reach $3.1 billion by 2018. Markets will grow as the retail and inventory process is made significantly more efficient by portable terminal function set including wireless transport and capability. E-commerce initiatives are enabled. Implementation depends on groups of people defining goals together to achieve a common goal. That goal is sometimes elusive. The retail and inventory process is made significantly more efficient by portable terminal function set including wireless transport and capability. E-commerce initiatives are enabled.

This is the 500th report in a series of market research reports that provide forecasts in communications, telecommunications, the internet, computer, software, and telephone equipment. The project leaders take direct responsibility for writing and preparing each report. They have significant experience preparing industry studies. Forecasts are based on primary research and proprietary data bases. Forecasts reflect analysis of the market trends in the segment and related segments. Unit and dollar shipments are analyzed through consideration of dollar volume of each market participation in the segment. Market share analysis includes conversations with key customers of products, industry segment leaders, marketing directors, distributors, leading market participants, and companies seeking to develop measurable market share. Over 200 in-depth interviews are conducted for each report with a broad range of key participants and opinion leaders in the market segment.

Decorative Laminates

The study analyzes the US market for decorative laminates. Historical data are provided for 2000, 2005 and 2010, with forecasts provided for 2015 and 2020. Demand is presented for US sales of decorative laminates by type (low-basis weight paper, saturated paper, vinyl films, decorative foils, highpressure laminates and edgebanding) and by market (cabinets, countertops, flooring furniture, store fixtures, wall panels and other markets). Demand is presented in millions of square feet and millions of US dollars at the manufacturers’ level. The entire study is framed within the overall industry’s economic and market environment. Electrical, electronic and other industrial laminates are not included within the scope of this study because they do not perform any decorative functions.

US demand to grow 5.4% annually through 2015
US demand for decorative laminates is forecast to advance 5.4 percent per year to 12.4 billion square feet in 2015, a rebound from the 2005-2010 period. The state of the decorative laminates industry is sensitive to changes in the overall economy, as well as spending in new construction, and building remodeling and repairs. During 2005 to 2010, the decorative laminates industry contracted in light of macroeconomic recessionary conditions in the latter part of that period and a downturn in the housing market. Going forward, continued improvement in the housing market, lower unemployment and greater credit availability will boost the potential market for laminates used in applications such as cabinets, countertops, flooring, furniture and wall panels.

Consumer perception of laminates as workhorse material to boost gains
Advances will also be stimulated by the consumer perception of decorative laminates as the workhorse surfacing material, providing a low-cost, lowmaintenance, durable surface. Competition from alternative materials is intense as other materials are often chosen due to consumer preference for a more natural appearance or feel, or for a surface that can be renewed when damaged. In order to compete, decorative laminate manufacturers focus on developing advanced printing techniques that create patterns and textures that rival the aesthetics of alternative materials such as solid wood or natural stone, but at a lower cost.

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Cabinets to remain largest market; flooring to be fastest growing
The cabinet market will continue to account for the single largest share of decorative laminates demand in 2015. Decorative laminates will largely benefit from a rebound in cabinet production, based on accelerated domestic demand from an improving US housing market and expanding export opportunities. In addition, gains will be led by rising interest in decorative laminates as a less costly alternative to lumber, particularly exotic hardwoods, and wood veneers in cabinet production.

The flooring market for decorative laminates will record the most rapid gains through 2015, fueled by the expected rebound in new housing construction and improvements in residential improvement and repair spending through 2015. Advances will also be supported by improvements, such as enhanced durability, and manufacturers’ ongoing introductions of versions that resemble natural stone or tile flooring, as well as such costly and exotic wood species as bamboo and mahogany.

Low-pressure laminates to remain dominant by volume
Low-pressure laminates will continue to lead the market in area terms, projected to account for 82 percent of total decorative laminates demand in 2015. Gains will benefit from increased penetration of low-pressure laminates in high-end markets with low use patterns, in applications where these laminates have comparable durability and surface properties to high-pressure laminates at a lower cost. High-pressure laminates will experience opportunities in applications where heavy use patterns preclude the use of less durable low-pressure laminates. In addition, high-pressure laminates with improved patterns, hues and textures will find increased growth in markets where exotic solid woods and natural stone are too costly.

Medical Imaging Markets: MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and Ultrasound Markets

The report analyzes the current and potential world market for medical MRI and ultrasound systems. This report generally reviews the nature and direction of research, as well as future markets for two key areas of imaging technology: Ultrasound and MRI.

Two Modalities Seeing Increased Innovation and Usage
The market for MRI continues to grow despite the recession and weak recovery. Ultrasound continues to be a low-cost and effective imaging technology that can help radiologists and others gather significant clinical data about patients. MRI has been propelled by improved image quality facilitated by higher field strength magnets and the development of new techniques for evaluating specific portions of the complex structures in the brain. This demand has led to new applications and markets for the modality. Ultrasound is well suited to many patients. No other imaging option gives patients a real-time look at their anatomy or openly encourages discussions with physicians about their symptoms and the evidence of disease on the monitor. Ultrasound is safe, patient-friendly and inexpensive. The adoption of this modality by hospitals and other healthcare institutions has generated new market opportunities for manufacturers of ultrasound systems and components suppliers.

The information presented in this report is the result of data gathered from company product literature and other corporate brochures and documents, as well as information found in the scientific and trade press. In addition, interviews were conducted with company executives, clinicians and researchers.

Medical Imaging Markets

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The research includes the following as part of its market coverage:

• Current Market Size and Forecast for MRI Systems
• Installed Base of MRI Systems (Open, Closed, Low to Mid Field, High Field)
• Estimated Cost of MRI Systems
• Current Market Size and Forecast for Ultrasound Systems
• Installed Base of Ultrasound Systems
• Estimated Cost of Ultrasound Systems
• Regional Breakdown - World, US, Europe, Asia, and Country-Level Statistics
• Major Trends Driving Growth
• Review of Products on the Market
• Profiles of Key Companies. (Open, Closed, Low to Mid Field, High Field)

Over 50 Companies Profiled

As part of its extensive coverage into the market for these two important diagnostic modalities, the report profiles many companies who produce and market MRI and/or ultrasound systems. Siemens, GE Healthcare, Philips, Fonar, Toshiba, Hitachi Aloka, Esaote are the among the companies profiled, providing the latest information on these leaders, but Kalorama also looks at the smaller companies who make systems and handheld units that are competitive. The technology these companies have introduced is discussed, along with significant market results. This provides market watchers with an accurate look at the type of companies that could earn a larger share of the market in the future.

High Net Worth Trends in Australia to 2015

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• Independent market sizing of Australia’s HNWIs
• Volume and wealth trends from 2007 to 2011 
• Volume and wealth forecasts to 2015
• Insights into the drivers of HNWI wealth

Key Highlights

• There are just over 274,000 HNWIs in Australia, with an average wealth of US$3.1 million per person and a combined wealth of US$845 billion.
• The number of Australia’s HNWIs increased by 8.9% (2.2% pa) over the review period (2007-2011), while total wealth grew by 0.9% (0.2% pa).
• Australian HNWI volumes and wealth were positively influenced by a significant 44% rise in US dollar per capita GDP levels, which rose from US$46,000 in 2007 to US$66,000 in 2011. This in turn was influenced by a significant 19% appreciation of the Australian dollar against the US dollar over the review period.
• The number of Australian HNWIs is expected to rise by 20% (4.7% pa) from 2011 to reach over 330,000 individuals by 2015, while HNWI wealth will grow by 26% (6.0% pa) to reach US$1.1 trillion in 2015. Most of the growth in wealth will be driven by the lower-tier millionaires, whose wealth is expected to rise by over 33%.

HNWIs Wealth Management industry

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The report provides projections of the volume and wealth of Australia’s HNWIs and a comprehensive background of the Australian economy. This includes demographic trends (2007-2011) and findings of the proprietary WealthInsight HNWI Database.

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This report is the result of WealthInsight’s extensive research covering the HNWI population and Wealth Management industry in Australia.

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Water & Wastewater Pipe to 2016

US demand to rise more than 10% annually through 2016
US demand for water and wastewater pipe is expected to rise more than ten percent per year to $18.3 billion in 2016. Gains will rebound strongly from the declining demand experienced during the 2006-2011 period, in which pipe markets were negatively impacted by the 2007- 2009 recession. Going forward, rising demand will be fueled by a more favorable environment for public infrastructure spending, following severe budgetary constraints in 2011 which caused many major state and municipal projects to be delayed. Other factors benefiting pipe demand through 2016 will include healthy increases in construction spending and the continued need to upgrade and repair the country’s aging sewer and water pipe network.

Also boosting demand will be a rebound in the size and number of bathrooms per new housing unit to levels common in the middle of the last decade. During the 2007-2011 downturn in housing construction, many builders installed fewer and smaller bathrooms in the new houses that were completed, further restraining pipe demand.

Government cuts, housing crisis has reduced demand
Water and wastewater pipe demand has been battered in recent years by two trends: strained government budgets and the housing crisis. Government entities have reduced spending on sewer and water infrastrcture due to budget concerns. Macroeconomic conditions have adversely impacted tax revenues and increased demand for other government services, pushing infrastructure spending down the list of priorities. The housing crisis has worsened the matter because local water agencies are not collecting water fees from the thousands of foreclosed homes around the country. The housing crisis has also caused construction spending to plummet, decimating demand for pipe in water distribution applications.

US water and wastewater pipe industry

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This study analyzes the US water and wastewater pipe industry. It presents historical demand data for the years 2001, 2006 and 2011, with forecasts for 2016 and 2021 by market (e.g., municipal, building construction), application (e.g., sewer and drain, potable water, irrigation) and product (e.g., plastic pipe, concrete pipe, cast iron, copper, steel). The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles industry players.

Company Profiles

Profiles US competitors such as Advanced Drainage Systems, American Cast Iron Pipe, Hanson Pipe, JM Eagle, Mueller Water Products and Rinker Materials

Information and data on the pipe industry were obtained from a variety of primary and secondary sources including government and trade associations, publications such as 2011 Building Construction Cost Data (RJ Means), industry participants, online databases and other Freedonia studies. Principal government sources included the US Department of Commerce Current Industrial Reports, including MQ327D Clay Construction Products, and MA331B Steel Mill Products, as well as the Census of Manufactures. Trade associations consulted included the Aluminum Association, the American Concrete Pipe Association, the American Iron & Steel Institute, the American Plastics Council (APC), the Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute, the Clean Water Pipe Council, the Copper Development Association, the Corrugated Steel Pipe Institute, the Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association, the Fiberglass Tank and Pipe Institute, the Irrigation Association, the National Clay Pipe Institute, the National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association, the National Rural Water Association, the Plastics Pipe Institute (a division of the Society of the Plastics Industry), the Steel Tube Institute of North America, the Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association and the Vinyl Institute. Other sources included various trade publications, such as American City & County, American Metal Market, Chemical Week, Modern Plastics, Municipal Sewer & Water, Plastics News and Water World. Various other government and trade association publications, trade journals, corporate annual reports, SEC Form 10-K filings, promotional literature, industry reports, security analyst reports and other publications were also utilized.

Throughout this study, demand is related to various indicators for comparative purposes and to facilitate further analysis. Tabular details may not add to totals due to independent rounding, and calculated ratios reflect unrounded numbers. The macroeconomic indicators used in this study were obtained from The Freedonia Group Consensus Forecasts dated December 2011. Due to the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ use of chain weighted price indices, inflation-adjusted gross domestic product components (2005 dollars) do not add to the total.

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Residential Market Share Monitor Q4 2011

Tracking supplier market share performance gives a key indicator of market success. Using a robust methodology, Market Share Monitor tracks the performance of the leading energy suppliers on a quarterly basis. The UK residential energy supply market is segmented into electricity, gas, and dual fuel markets, tracking both customers and accounts. Data are included from August 2000 onwards.

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• Available electronically, the dataset covers consecutive quarters of market shares since 2001 facilitating powerful time series analysis.
• The analysis details the drivers of performance across each key segment and each major supplier.
• This analysis is supported by extensive research across the broker and end user segments which delivers unique insight into market activity.
• Data include number of power, gas, and dual fuel accounts, number of customers by supplier, churn rates, market shares, retail and wholesale prices.
• Suppliers covered include British Gas, EDF Energy, E.ON, SSE, ScottishPower, RWE npower, and Good Energy.

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Each major supplier is profiled with historic market share movement trends assessed, and major events such as M&A activity detailed.

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• Comprehensively assesses the number of customers held by the major energy suppliers in the UK over time.
• Provides a breakdown of the number of electricity, gas, and dual fuel customers held by each supplier.
• Price changes are captured, along with their impact on the market.

Alcoholic Drinks Market in Taiwan

In 2011, most product categories in the alcoholic drinks market in Taiwan experienced positive growth due to better local economic performance. In addition, rising consumer expenditure also encouraged market players and brands to launch new alcoholic drinks products in the premium segment to capture this market demand.

Less impact from legislation and taxation
Driving after the consumption of alcohol is not an accepted practice in Taiwan. The impact of government actions towards alcoholic drinks was a minor factor influencing the alcoholic drinks market in 2011. Market players are familiar with operating within the strictly regulated environment. In addition, recent tax reforms that reduced the price of rice wine prices are not expected to be repeated. Therefore taxation will not be an influential factor in the alcoholic drinks market over the forecast period.

Segmentation trends among distribution channels
Food/drink/tobacco specialists continue to decline in off-trade alcoholic drinks distribution. Over the review period, sales through convenience stores, supermarkets, and hypermarkets gradually increased. Since drinking at home has become more popular in Taiwan, most consumers purchase alcoholic drinks together with their family grocery shopping. In view of this trend, most food/drink/tobacco specialists differentiated themselves by offering more additional services such as product advice and/or enthusiast gatherings/tasting events to remain competitive.

Domestic brands lead, international brands enjoy strong specialist presence
In Taiwan, domestic brands strongly lead in various product categories of the alcoholic drinks market in 2011. Leading brands from players such as Taiwan Tobacco & Liquor Corp and Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc performed well in the market. On the other hand, international bands with strong presences in Taiwan are specialised in certain categories such as whiskies, wine, RTDs/high-strength premixes, and vodka. In Taiwan, there are many importers and distributors, but it is difficult for most of these market players to compete with leading manufacturers and brands.

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• What is the market size of Alcoholic Drinks in Taiwan?
• What are the major brands in Taiwan?
• Have there been any alcoholic drinks legislative changes over the past 12 months?
• How is the alcoholic drinks industry affected by the recession?
• What is consumed more; beer, wine or spirits?
• What have been the key trends seen in new product developments?
• Do alcoholic drinks consumers want value for money or added value?

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