Key Trends and Opportunities in UAE Insurance Industry to 2016

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the largest insurance industry in the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) region. The industry is highly fragmented and comprises a large number of domestic and foreign competitors, which mostly cater to the insurance requirements of expatriate population. The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), an onshore free financial zone, has developed as an important hub for foreign insurance companies to access the UAE’s industry. Non-life is the main segment in the industry with share of 57% of gross written premium in 2011. Over the forecast period, expansion of the non-oil sector, a rising young population, construction activity and the growth of the real estate market will support industry expansion. The introduction of compulsory health insurance has attracted the attention of the regional insurers. In Abu Dhabi, health insurance is mandatory for all expatriates and UAE nationals working or living in the emirate.

Scope
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the insurance industry in UAE:

• It provides historical values for UAE insurance industry for the report’s 2007–2011 review period and forecast figures for the 2011–2016 forecast period
• It offers a detailed analysis of the key segments and sub-segments in UAE insurance industry, along with forecasts until 2016
• It covers an exhaustive list of parameters, including written premium, incurred loss, loss ratio, commissions and expenses, combined ratio, total assets, total investment income and retentions
• It profiles the top insurance companies in UAE, and outlines the key regulations affecting them

Synopsis
The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information and insights of the insurance industry in the UAE, including:

• The UAE insurance industry’s growth prospects by insurance segments and sub-segments
• The competitive landscape in the UAE insurance industry
• The current trends and drivers of the UAE insurance industry
• The challenges facing the UAE insurance industry

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• Identify the growth opportunities and market dynamics within key segments
• Gain insights into key regulations governing the UAE insurance industry and their impact on companies and the industry''s future

Key Highlights

• The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the largest insurance industry in the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) region
• The industry is highly fragmented and comprises a large number of domestic and foreign competitors, which mostly cater to the insurance requirements of the expatriate population
• The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), an onshore free financial zone, has developed as an important hub for foreign insurance companies to access the UAE’s industry
• Non-life is the main segment in the industry with a 57% share of the gross written premium in 2011
• Over the forecast period, expansion of the non-oil sector, a rising young population, construction activity and the growth of the real estate market will support industry expansion
• The introduction of compulsory health insurance has attracted the attention of the regional insurers. In Abu Dhabi, health insurance is mandatory for all expatriates and UAE nationals working or living in the UAE 

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World and China Beer Industry Report, 2012-2014

In recent years, the global beer production and sales have maintained continuous growth. Total production in 2011 reached 192.7 million kiloliters, a year-on-year rise of 3.82%; China, the United States, Brazil, Russia and Germany as the world’s top five largest beer-producing countries together accounted for 54% of the global beer production. Following the acceleration of cross-border mergers and acquisitions in the beer industry (e.g. Anheuser-Busch InBev wholly owns China’s Harbin Brewery; SABMiller holds a 49% stake in China Resources Snow Breweries; Carlsberg acquires a 29.71% stake in China’s Chongqing Brewery, etc.), international beer companies have witnessed an increasing concentration ratio; currently, Anheuser-Busch InBev, SABMiller, Heineken and Carlsberg occupy a total of 46% market share.

As the world’s largest beer producer and consumer, in 2011 China realized beer production and sales volume of 48.989 million kiloliters and 48.557 million kiloliters, respectively, of which, the former accounted for 25.42% worldwide. At present, China’s beer market is mainly distributed in East, Central, South and Northeast regions, whose aggregate output held 76.5% of the national total in 2011.

In 2011, China Resources Enterprise, Limited (CRE), Tsingtao Brewery Co.,Ltd. and Yanjing Beer Group Corporation as the leading beer brewers in China accounted for a total of 48.1% market share nationwide; wherein, CRE ranked first in beer sales volume by reaching 10.235 million kiloliters.

In addition to actively intensifying brand propaganda, major Chinese beer brewers have also expanded capacity by way of new construction, mergers & acquisitions or construction expansion. Tsingtao Brewery, for instance, realized new capacity of 2.1 million kiloliters in 2011 by means of acquiring Hangzhou Xin’an River Brewery Co., Ltd. and Shaoguan Vigour Brewery Co., Ltd., expanding Suqian Brewery, etc.; in 2012, the new construction project of Guangdong Jieyang Brewery, expansion projects of Yangzhou Brewery and Weiwu Brewery were completed and put into production; moreover, Tsingtao Brewery’s first overseas base “Tsingtao Brewery (Thailand) Co., Ltd.” plans to be completed and put into operation at the end of 2013.

Global and China Beer Industry Report, 2012-2014 of ResearchInChina mainly covers the followings:

• Supply and demand, regional distribution, competitive landscape, development trend, etc. of global beer industry;
• supply and demand, regional distribution, import and export, competitive landscape, development trend, etc. of China beer industry.
• Operation, beer business analysis and development, etc. of 15 international and Chinese beer enterprises.

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Travel Intermediaries Market in The North American Research Report

The North American travel intermediaries industry began to recover in 2010 after a major downturn in 2009, when industry revenue declined by 6.3% and traditional agencies lost sales to online channels. The economic recession and rise in unemployment forced people to restrict their spending on discretionary purchases such as travel, and as demand weakened, companies reduced margins and commissions to retain business and maintain cash flow.

With the slow economic recovery during 2010 and 2011, consumer spending increased marginally as more leisure and business customers booked travel. However, traditional agencies registered continued declines in their revenues as they were increasingly replaced by online services. Traditional agencies are also being threatened by disintermediation. Suppliers such as airlines and hotels are taking several measures to cap or reduce the commissions paid to intermediaries, in order to reduce their distribution costs. Suppliers are encouraging customers to contact them directly for travel bookings by creating their own websites and by introducing a variety of price policies and loyalty programs. However, traditional channels continue to play vital role in developing customized travel packages.

Scope
This report provides an extensive analysis related to the tourism demands and flows in North America:

• It details historical values for North American tourism sector for 2007–2011, along with forecast figures for 2012–2016.
• It provides comprehensive analysis of the travel and tourism demand factors with values for both the 2007–2011 review period and the 2012–2016 forecast period.
• The report makes a detailed analysis and projection of domestic, inbound and outbound tourist flows in North America.
• It provides comprehensive analysis of the Travel Intermediaries market with values for both the 2007–2011 review period and the 2012–2016 forecast period.
• The report makes a detailed analysis and projection of the North American Travel Intermediaries market covering Market Size, Growth Drivers and Key Performance Indicators.
• Competitive Landscape covering Leading Competitors and Competitive Strategy for the North American Travel Intermediaries market.

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Key Highlights

• The North American travel intermediaries industry began to recover in 2010 after a major downturn in 2009, when industry revenue declined by 6.3% and traditional agencies lost sales to online channels. The economic recession and rise in unemployment forced people to restrict their spending on discretionary purchases such as travel, and as demand weakened, companies reduced margins and commissions to retain business and maintain cash flow.
• The travel intermediaries industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.95% over the forecast period, driven by a recovery in the employment rate, increased tourism, economic stability and, most significantly, government support through various campaigns. Within the industry, online travel agencies are expected to lead the growth, with a forecast-period CAGR of 4.86%.
• According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the North America region accounted for the largest number of inbound tourist arrivals in the Americas in 2011. The region accounted for a 10.3% share of the world’s international visitor arrivals, and 64.9% of total inbound tourists to the Americas, yet registered nominal growth during the review period, from 107.8 million in 2007 to 116.9 million in 2011.
• Over the past decade, growth in online channels and shift in customer behavior have transformed the travel intermediaries industry. The customer shift to online channels had a negative impact on traditional agent revenues, although in-store bookings still account for 72.2% of travel bookings in North America, with US$153 billion in travel sales in 2011.
• The US accounted for the highest share of inbound tourist with 28.5 million tourists in 2011, representing a share of 79.2%, followed by Canada and Mexico representing shares of 12.2% and 8.6% respectively. The US will continue to account for the highest share with a share of 81.5% of total inbound tourists to North America. 

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Chemical Market - Flat Glass in China to 2016

This study analyzes the Chinese flat glass industry by product type and market. Flat glass demand is presented at two levels. This study examines the industry at both the primary flat glass level (float and sheet) and the fabricated flat glass level (safety, insulating, mirrors, photovoltaic, conductive, and other). Primary flat glass that is used directly by end users without further alteration is referred to as “unfabricated primary flat glass,” while primary glass that is ultimately used as an input to make other flat glass types is referred to as “fabricated primary flat glass.” Markets include architectural, motor vehicles, solar energy, furniture, electronic displays, and other. Product capacity figures are presented in metric tons and product capacity expansion data included in this study are based on announcements as of October 2012. Excluded from the scope of the study are raw materials used in the production of flat glass (e.g., lime, limestone, silica sand, and soda ash).

The Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau are exclude from the scope of the study. These regions remain to a great extent economically independent from the rest of China, even though they returned to the People’s Republic of China in the late 1990s. Taiwan, which is economically independent from the rest of China and not under the administration of the central government, is also excluded from the scope of this study.

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Historical data (2001, 2006, and 2011) and forecasts for 2016 and 2021 are provided in million square meters for sales, shipments, and net exports of flat glass products, as well as for all major segments. The renminbi (or RMB) is the official currency of the People’s Republic of China, and the base unit of the renminbi is the yuan. The term “yuan” is used throughout this report when referring to currency amounts. Historical data and forecasts for sales of detailed product classifications are also in current yuan. The term “demand” actually refers to “apparent consumption” and is defined as production (also referred to as “output” or “supply”) from Chinese flat glass production facilities plus imports minus exports. It is used interchangeably with the terms “market,” “sales,” and “consumption. At the primary flat glass level, demand is defined as the amount of primary flat glass used in the production of each type of fabricated flat glass product and the amount of primary flat glass used in an unfabricated state in each major market.

In addition, major suppliers of flat glass products are identified and profiled, and the key competitive variables for this industry are discussed. The entire report is framed within the Chinese flat glass industry’s economic and market environments. Flat glass revenues by company data presented in the “Industry Structure” section are estimates based on consultation with multiple sources. Tabular details may not add to totals due to rounding. Macroeconomic indicators presented in this study were obtained from The Freedonia Group Consensus Forecasts dated June 2012.

A wide variety of primary and secondary sources were also used in the compilation of this report. These include Chinese government statistical agencies (principally the National Bureau of Statistics of China), other Chinese government agencies (including the Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Construction), the China Architectural and Industrial Glass Association, industry experts, financial sources, and flat glass companies.

Data and background information were obtained from various news and trade publications, including China Building Materials Monthly, China Building Materials Science & Technology, China Daily, China Security Journal, People’s Daily, and The China Business Review. Corporate annual reports, product literature, and other company information were also used in framing the industry and market environments and as input for market size assessments.

Statistics from various sources were carefully examined during the preparation of this study, and contradictions and discrepancies among data sources were noted. The accuracy and reliability of figures from each source were evaluated, and adjustments were made where deemed necessary. This was done in order to arrive at a consistent set of industry statistics, which are based on the best available information at the time this study was published. As a result, the data presented here may differ, sometimes substantially, from figures issued by official governmental sources.

1,3-Propanediol (PDO) Market By Applications and Geography

This report studies and forecasts the 1,3-PDO market to 2019. The market forecasts which have been provided in this report explain two scenarios. One considers only the announced capacities and plans by companies for future. While the other scenario also takes into account some production capacities which are unannounced yet. Second scenario gives optimistic picture of the market.

This report on 1,3-PDO market covers all major regions such as Asia-Pacific (APAC), Americas, and Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA). The report analyzes market trends and forecasts from 2012 to 2019. Market estimations have been provided in terms of consumption volume (tons) and market revenue (USD). The global as well as regional markets have been segmented by applications such as polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT), polyurethane, cosmetics, personal care, home cleaning products, and others.

This report analyzes various manufacturing process and finds out the most cost effective method of production. It identifies market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, burning issues, and winning imperatives. Major companies DuPont Tate & Lyle, and Metabolic Explorer have also been profiled in this report.

For this report, various secondary sources such as chemical magazines, encyclopedia, directories, technical handbooks, company annual reports, industry association publications, articles, trade websites, and databases have been referred to identify and collect information useful for this extensive commercial study of global 1,3-Propanediol market. The primary sources - experts from related industries and suppliers – have been interviewed to obtain and verify critical information as well as to assess the future prospects and market estimations.

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The 1,3-PDO market which is currently dominated by a single manufacturer will see entry of many other players in the near future. At present, DuPont Tate & Lyle is the only bulk producer with manufacturing facility in U.S. Soon, France-based Metabolic Explorer with manufacturing facility in Malaysia and a Chinese company Huamei Biomaterial with plant in China itself will start producing 1,3-propanediol (PDO). There are some other China-based companies, currently producing at insignificantly small scale, likely to increase their capacities by 2019.

Industry trends are showing rise in the demand of bio-based products. 1,3-PDO which can be produced by bio-based feedstocks is offering tremendous market opportunities. Earlier 1,3-PDO was produced by petroleum feedstock but now it is being produced using renewable resources such as corn derived glucose and biodiesel by-product glycerin/glycerol. Bio-derived 1,3-PDO not only offers good market opportunities but also facilitates a cost effective method of production.

The 1,3-PDO market is estimated to be $157 million in 2012 and will grow by 15.7% annually till 2014. 1,3-PDO has wide range of applications from carpet and textile to cosmetics, personal, and home care industry. It has potential to substitute propylene glycol, 1,4-butanediol (BDO), butylenes glycol, and nylon in number of applications.

Polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) is the largest application of 1,3-PDO. Majority of 1,3-PDO produced by DuPont Tate & Lyle is supplied to DuPont for PTT production. DuPont PTT product mainly targets U.S. carpet industry. Properties of PTT make it a good chemical for carpet and other textile applications. Companies which are entering into the 1,3-PDO market are also looking forward to integrate upward for PTT production.

In future, most of the companies will establish their manufacturing plants in China. Growing markets of Asia-Pacific region, low cost of raw material and labor are attracting companies toward China. By 2019, China will become the largest producer as well as exporter of 1,3-PDO.