Publisher's Synopsis
Consumer Americas 2014 is a popular reference book. It helps users to identify consumer market trends in North America and Latin America. The book has market size statistics for hundreds of consumer products in 14 countries in the region. Now in its 21st edition, there are six years of historic consumer market sizes (2007-2012) with forecasts to 2017. The statistics range from toys and games market sizes to food and drinks. Discover the fastest growing markets, those that are static and those in decline. Consumer Americas includes - Market size statistics for consumer products in 14 countries in North America and Latin America - 6 years of historic data (2007-2012) and forecasts to 2017 - Volume and value market size data (local currency and US$), percentage (%) change and per capita figures - Key socio-economic indicators to help put market trends into context Market size statistics for hundreds of consumer products researched Alcoholic drinks (off-trade and on-trade): Beer; Cider/perry; RTDs/high-strength premixes; Spirits; Wine Apparel: Clothing; Footwear Beauty and personal care: Baby care: Bath and shower; Colour cosmetics; Depilatories; Fragrances; Hair care; Men's grooming; Oral care; Skin care; Sun care; Sets/kits; Premium cosmetics Consumer appliances: Major appliances; Small appliances Consumer electronics: Computers and peripherals; In-car entertainment; In-home consumer electronics; Portable consumer electronics Consumer health: Adult mouth care; Analgesics; Calming and sleeping; Cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies; Digestive remedies; Ear care; Eye care; Herbal/traditional products; Medicated skin care; NRT smoking cessation aids; OTC obesity; Slimming products; Sports nutrition; Vitamins and dietary supplements; Wound treatments; Allergy care; Child-specific consumer health Eyewear: Contact lenses; Spectacles Fresh food: Eggs; Fish and seafood; Fruit; Meat; Nuts; Pulses; Starchy roots (potatoes and similar); Sugar and sweeteners; Vegetables Home and garden: Home improvement; Gardening; Home wares; Home furnishings Home care: Air care; Bleach; Dishwashing; Insecticides; Laundry care; Polishes; Surface care; Toilet care Hot drinks: Coffee; Tea; Other hot drinks Packaged food: Baby food; Bakery; Canned preserved food; Chilled processed food; Confectionery; Dairy; Dried processed food; Frozen processed food; Ice cream; Meal replacement; Noodles; Oils and fats; Pasta; Ready meals; Sauces, dressings and condiments; Snack bars; Soup; Spreads; Sweet and savoury snacks Pet care: Pet food; Pet products Retail tissue and hygiene: Cotton wool/pads/buds; Incontinence; Nappies/diapers/pants; Sanitary protection; Wipes; Kitchen towels; Paper tableware; Tissues; Toilet paper Soft drinks (off-trade and on-trade): Carbonates; Fruit/vegetable juice; Bottled water; Functional drinks; Concentrates; Ready-to-drink tea; Ready-to-drink coffee Tobacco: Cigarettes; Cigars; Smoking tobacco Toys and games: Traditional toys and games; Video games Socio-economic indicators researched Economic indicators; Foreign trade; Population; Health; Household characteristics; Possession of household durables; Labour; Income; Consumer Expenditure; Retailing; Travel and tourism; IT and telecommunications Countries researched Argentina; Bolivia; Brazil; Canada; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Ecuador; Guatemala; Mexico; Peru; Uruguay; USA; Venezuela Why buy this book - Excellent starting point for understanding consumer market growth trends in the Americas - Hard to research market size statistics and forecasts available in one book - Saves time - thousands of sources consulted to research these statistics - Ideal reference book for company or academic libraries
