Monday, June 2, 2014

Trends and Developments in the Malaysia Palm Oil Industry- Ken Research

Malaysia Palm Oil Industry Outlook to 2018 – Demand for Bio Fuel to Drive Production” provides a comprehensive analysis of the various aspects such as industry revenue and production of Global, Indonesia, Thailand, Columbia, Papa Guinea and Malaysia Palm Oil industry. The report discusses export and import scenario, palm oil upstream and downstream participants, exporters, importers and customers and various establishments operating in the Malaysia Bio fuel industry. The report also covers the market shares of major palm oil companies in Malaysia. The publication includes the opinions and statistics provided by several industry veterans related to palm oil consumption, SWOT, drivers, restraints, future outlook and companies positioning in the sector.

Planted Area Palm Oil Malaysia
The production of palm oil has dominated the global vegetable oil market over the years, accounting for approximately ~ share in world vegetable oil production in 2012. The worldwide production of palm oil has increased from ~ million tons in 2008 to almost ~ million tons in 2012. Malaysia Palm Oil Industry which is heavily dependent on the production and yield of palm oil and its products, registered revenues of USD ~ million in 2012. Even so with the decline in prices of palm oil, the revenues decreased by 19.44% compared to 2011. 

The various factors which have been driving the market over the period 2008-2013 are the rising demand for oils and fats, the economic advantages of palm oil, the non-food application of palm oil. The Malaysia Palm Oil Industry registered a negative CAGR of 4.7% from USD 2,657.14 million in 2008 to USD ~ million in 2013.

The Malaysia palm oil industry comprises of eight major segments namely crude palm oil, crude palm kernel oil, palm kernel, palm kernel cake, palm olein, palm stearin, bio fuels and oleo chemicals. Production of crude palm oil increased at a CAGR of 1.62% from ~ thousand tons in 2008 to ~ thousand tons in 2013. 

Land holdings of oil palm plantation in Malaysia are divided amongst government, private estates, state and small holders. The highest share of landholdings was under private estates comprising of 60.3% of Malaysia’s palm oil planted area in 2008 which had increased to ~% in 2013. The land under small holders had increased from ~ hectares in 2008 to ~ hectares in 2013.

The Malaysia palm oil industry comprises of various establishments such as mills, refineries and oleo chemical plants which together undertake the palm oil extraction and processing. The number of FFB mills in Malaysia in 2008 was ~ which increased to ~ in 2013. The capacity of the refineries in 2008 was reported as 19.2 million tons which increased to ~ million tons in 2013.

In terms of competition, the Malaysia palm oil industry is a highly fragmented. The three main players of this industry in terms of market share are Felda Global Ventures, Sime Darby Berhad and Trade winds plantations.  The revenues of FGV were reported as ~ MYR million in 2013. The palm oil industry in Malaysia is changing at a brisk rate. Technological advancements and mergers as well as competitive pressures from Indonesia have been significantly changing the Industry. Revenues from the palm oil industry in Malaysia are expected to expand to USD 2.1 billion in 2018, growing at a CAGR of ~% from 2013 to 2018.

Key Topics Covered in the Report
•           The market size of the Malaysia Palm Oil Industry, 2008-2013
•           Market segmentation of Malaysia Palm Oil Industry by Establishments, 2008-2013
•           Market segmentation of Malaysia Palm Oil Industry by Ownership, 2008-2013
•           Market segmentation of Malaysia Palm Oil Industry by Palm oil Planted Area, 2008-2013
•           Trends and Developments in the Malaysia Palm Oil Industry
•           Government Regulations in Malaysia Palm Oil Industry
•           SWOT Analysis of Malaysia Palm Oil Industry
•           Growth Drivers and Restraints of Malaysia Palm Oil Industry
•           Market Share of Major Players in Malaysia Palm Oil Industry
•           Company profiles of major players in Malaysia Palm Oil Industry
•           Future outlook and projections on the basis of revenue in Malaysia Palm Oil Industry, 2014-2018

Table of Contents

1.    Overview of Palm Oil Industry
Negative impacts
1.1.     Palm oil and Palm Kernel Oil Products and Applications
Palm Oil Usage in Food
Non Food Uses of Palm oil
2.    Global Palm Oil Market Scenario
2.1.     Global Production of Crude Palm Oil, 2008-2013
2.2.     Global Consumption of Palm Oil, 2008-2013
2.3.     Major Importers of Palm Oil Worldwide, 2008-2013
2.4.     Malaysia and Indonesia Palm Oil Industry Comparisons
3.    Malaysia Palm Oil Industry Introduction
3.1.     Production Process of Palm Oil
3.2.     Major Malaysia Palm Oil Industry Participants
Upstream Producers
Downstream Producers
Exporters - Importers
Industry Organizations
Customers
4.    Malaysia Palm Oil Market Size
4.1.     By Revenue, 2008 –2013
4.2.     By Production, 2008-2013
4.2.1.      Average Annual Prices of Palm Oil Products, 2008-2013
4.3.     By Palm Oil Stock, 2008-2013
4.4.     By Palm Oil Planted Area, 2008-2013
Crude Palm Oil Yield, 2008-2013
4.5.     By Palm Oil Consumption, 2008-2013
5.    Exports and Imports of Palm Oil in Malaysia
5.1.     Malaysia Palm Oil Exports
5.1.1.      By Value 2008-2013
5.1.2.      By Volume, 2008-2013
5.1.3.      Malaysia Palm Oil Exports Segmentation
5.1.3.1.      By Major Countries, 2008-2013
    5.1.3.2.      By Major Ports, 2008-2013
5.2.     Malaysia Palm Oil Imports
5.2.1.      By Value, 2008-2012
5.2.2.      By Volume, 2008-2013
6.    Malaysia Palm Oil Market Segmentation
6.1.     By Ownership, 2008-2013
6.2.     By Establishments, 2008-2013
6.3.     By Mature and Immature Planted Area, 2008-2013
7.    Malaysia Biodiesel Market Introduction and Size, 2008-2013
8.    Trends and Developments in Malaysia Palm Oil Industry
Increasing Government Contribution
Smallholder Sustainability Support Programme
Increased Focus towards Downstream Technology
9.    Government Role in Malaysia Palm Oil Industry
Regulations by the government of Malaysia
10.  SWOT Analysis of Malaysia Palm Oil Industry
11.  Growth Drivers and Restraints of Malaysia Palm Oil Industry
11.1.   Growth Drivers
Rising Demand for Oils and Fats
Demand for Non Food Applications
Economic Advantages of palm oil
11.2.   Restraints
Ageing Tree Population
Labor Shortage
Spreading Plant Disease
Declining Availability of New Lands
Stagnating National Yields
Production Growth Uncertain
12.      Environmental Impacts and Sustainable Development in the Malaysian palm oil industry
Land Use Conversion
Fertilizers and pesticides
Emissions from milling process
Sustainable Development
13.      Competitive Landscape of Malaysia Palm Oil Industry
13.1.       Market Share of Major Players in Malaysia Palm Oil Industry by Planted Area, 2013
13.2.       Revenues of Major Players, 2013
13.3.       Major Investments in the Malaysia Palm Oil Industry
14.      Company Profiles of Major Players
14.1.       Sime Darby Plantation Berhard
14.1.1.        Business Overview
14.1.2.        Business Strategies
Differentiation and Extension of Upstream and Downstream Operations
Adoption of Sustainable Practices
Increased Focus towards R&D
Continued Performance improvement
14.1.3.        Key Performance Indicators, 2012-2013
14.2.       FELDA
14.2.1.        Business Overview
14.2.2.        Business Strategies
Aggressive Replanting Strategy
Focus on Operational Improvement
14.3.       Wilmar International
14.3.1.        Business Overview
14.3.2.        Business Strategies
Integrated Business Model
Spreading Its Plantation Business
Expansion of Distribution Network
14.4.       Kuala Lumpur Kepong
14.4.1.        Business Overview
14.4.2.        Business Strategies
Maintaining Cost efficiency
Acquisitions
Increased Mechanization
14.5.       United Plantation
14.5.1.        Business Overview
14.5.2.        Business Strategies
Gaining Knowledge on Crop Improvement
Backward Integration
Increased Focus on Replanting
14.5.3.        Key Performance Indicators, 2011-2013
14.6.       Boustead
14.6.1.        Business Overview
14.6.2.        Business Strategies
Strengthening of Core Business Areas
Focus on Improving palm Oil Productivity
14.6.3.        Key Performance Indicators, 2012-2013
14.7.       Hapseng Plantation Berhard
14.7.1.        Business Overview
14.7.2.        Business Strategies
Diversification
Expansion of Planted Area
14.7.3.        Key Performance Indicators, 2011-2013
14.8.       IOI Corporation
14.8.1.        Business Overview
14.8.2.        Business Strategies
Vertical Integration of Business Activities
Focused R&D towards Clonal Palms
Operational Efficiency
14.8.3.        Key Performance Indicators, 2011-2013
14.9.       Tradewinds Plantation Berhard
14.9.1.        Business Overview
14.9.2.        Business Strategies
Increased Investment in R&D
Effective Agronomic Techniques
15.      Malaysia Palm Oil Industry Future Outlook and Projections
15.1.       Cause and Effect Relationship between Dependent and Independent Factors of Malaysia Palm Oil Industry
15.2.       Future Outlook and Projections
16.      Macroeconomic and Industry Factors
16.1.       Population, 2008-2018
16.2.       Consumer Expenditure on Food, 2008 – 2018
16.3.       Gross Domestic Product, 2008 – 2018
16.4.       Fresh Fruit Bunch Yield, 2008- 2018
17.      Appendix
17.1.       Market Definition
17.2.       Abbreviations
17.3.       Research Methodology
Data Collection Methods
Approach
Variables (Dependent and Independent)
Final Conclusion
17.4.   Disclaimer



Friday, May 30, 2014

Malaysia Palm Oil Industry Outlook to 2018 – Demand for Biofuel to Drive Production

Malaysia is one of the largest players in the production and exports of palm oil worldwide. The multi-utility of palm oil and the favorable climate of Malaysia supporting the cultivation of palm oil have worked as a stimulator for palm oil production in Malaysia. Malaysia palm oil industry witnessed a decline of 4.70% over the period 2008-2013 in terms of domestic consumption of palm oil. The leading factors which have been driving this industry are the demand for oils and fats, economic advantages of palm oil and the non food uses of palm oil like in oleo chemicals and bio fuels.

Malaysia Palm Oil Industry Revenue
Palm oil planted area of Malaysia can be segmented into mature and immature. Mature oil palms are those which give the maximum palm oil yield. The immature palm oil planted area has witnessed a higher growth of 4.23% during the period 2008-2013 than mature palm oil planted area, which experienced a growth rate of 2.94%. The total palm oil planted area of Malaysia at increased at a CAGR of 3.11 during 2008-2013.

The rising awareness of environment preservation has led to countries switching from using fossil fuels to bio fuels which is a cleaner and renewable source of energy. The European Union also recently released a mandate stating its goals of reducing green house gas emissions by 20% by 2020 also increasing the use of renewable energy by 20% by 2020, thereby giving a boost to bio fuel production in Malaysia. The bio fuel production in Malaysia had increased at a CAGR of 12.35% during the period 2008-2013.

The Malaysia Pam Oil Industry is highly fragmented comprising of a large number of market players. But recently large numbers of palm oil companies are undertaking mergers and acquisitions on a large scale due to rising palm oil production costs. This in turn is leading to the consolidation of this industry.

Malaysia’s palm oil industry is the fourth largest contributor to the national economy and accounted for USD 16.7 billion to the Gross National Income in 2013. The industry covers the value chain from upstream plantations to downstream processing. The development is mainly private sector driven and remains heavily tilted towards upstream activities.

According to the research report “Malaysia Palm Oil Industry Outlook to 2018 – Demand for Biofuel to Drive Production” by Ken Research, the Malaysia palm oil industry would grow at a considerable CAGR thus reaching USD 2.1 billion in 2018 due to a major push from technological advancements, bio fuel production and mergers.

The report provides detailed overview on the palm oil industry of Malaysia and helps readers to identify the ongoing trends in the industry and anticipated growth in future depending upon changing industry dynamics in coming years. The report will help industry consultants, palm oil companies and other stakeholders to align their market centric strategies according to ongoing and expected trends in future.



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Contact Person-  Ankur Gupta
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China Cooking Oil Market Prospects to 2018 - Upgrading Agro-Economic System to Forerun Market

The government initiatives to maintain supply-demand, to transform agronomic practices, enhance technological processing and to curb adulteration coupled with change in consumers’ dietary pattern to drive China cooking oil market in the future

China Cooking Oil Industry Revenue
The market landscape of China cooking oil market had grown competitive in recent years due to the swift surge in demand. Additionally, China cooking oil market has been affected by government legislations and regulations, predominant challenges pertaining to agricultural practices and consumption, transition to increasing urbanization, price trends and distribution network. The market has registered a CAGR of 5.1% during the period MY’2009-MY’2013 by rising supply of cooking oils from ~ thousand tons in MY’2009 to ~ thousand tons in MY’2013.

Soybean, rapeseed and peanut cooking oils are the predominantly sold cooking oils. During the period MY’2010 to MY’2013 the overall consumer expenditure on cooking oil has swelled at a CAGR of ~%, thereby heaving to total revenues of USD ~billion during this period. China is one of the world's largest importers of oilseeds and cooking oil. The country imported ~ thousand tons of oilseeds while ~ thousand tons of cooking oil in MY’2013.

The government of China aspires to develop environmentally friendly market for sustainable palm oil. Moreover, to stimulate lagging production of major oilseeds such as soybean, the government executed a soybean oilseed production support program. To curb adulterated consumption of cooking oil, government has initiated regulating the industry through its labeling system for packed cooking oils. The upcoming labeling laws are expected to favor existing large premium quality brands. Moreover, the consumers are turning more vigilant towards their health and readily overlooking the prices. This changing attitude is expected to alter dietary patterns of consumers towards healthier oils such as olive oil.

The leading cooking oil companies dominating the China cooking market include Wilmar International, China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corporation (COFCO) and Shandong Luhua Group. The major cooking oil brands which were sold by these companies include Jinlongyu, Luhua and Fortune. It is anticipated that the organized segment of the China cooking oil market is likely to increase its share due to upcoming stringent quality norms laid by the government.

“The cooking oil market in China is poorly regulated with intrusion of low-cost and poor quality cooking oils. Hence, the government endeavors to regulate the industry through its labeling system for packed cooking oils. Additionally, better and adequate production tools, enhanced agronomic practices followed with substantial improvement in technology resources and input quality are likely to rephrase the existing China cooking oil market”-According to the Research Analyst, Ken Research.

The report titled “China Cooking Oil Market Prospects to 2018 - Upgrading Agro-Economic System to Forerun Market” provides detailed overview on cooking oil market in China and helps reader to identify the ongoing trends and developments in the cooking oil industry and anticipated growth in future depending upon changing industry dynamics in coming years. The report will aid industry consultants, cooking oil producing companies, marketing companies and other stakeholders and consumers to align their market centric strategies according to ongoing and expected trends in future.

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Contact Person-  Ankur Gupta

Contact Email Id-  ankur@kenresearch.com

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

India Molecular Diagnostic Analyzers Industry Report: Ken Research

The inclining occurrence of infectious diseases, mounting disposable incomes and growing awareness amongst the consumers will be the key factors driving molecular diagnostics market in India.

The prevalence of infectious diseases and epidemics has provided an important impetus to the growth of the India molecular diagnostics market, as these diseases require molecular diagnostic testing. The occurrence of H1N1 (swine flu) has resulted in a speedy augment in clinical laboratories opting for facility upgrades for molecular testing. The common infectious diseases which are most prevalent among the people of India include tuberculosis, HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

“The molecular diagnostics testing systems enable precise detection of various infectious diseases which include HIV, HBV and HCV. The combination of infectious disease immunoassay and molecular testing offers a complete solution for diagnosis and monitoring of HIV and hepatitis.” – According to the research report ‘India Genomics and Molecular Diagnostics Market Prospects to 2018 - Driven by Automation and Introduction of New Technologies’ by Ken Research.

Infectious diseases have remained one of the major concerns for public health in India. Diagnosis of viral diseases is very crucial since it necessitates identification of specific antibodies produced by the immune system. The demand for accurate diagnosis and tests for HBV and HCV has led to the growth of virology segment in the molecular diagnostics market in the country. The emergence of molecular diagnostics in India has helped the physicians to diagnose the diseases and provide effective treatment for the chronic infectious diseases.

The growing prevalence of infectious diseases in the country is likely to spur the demand for molecular diagnostics based virology tests in the near future. Growth in the forthcoming years will also be driven by rapid technology developments. With the introduction of latest markers for identifying, selecting and diagnosing specific conditions, market prospects will proliferate.

The report provides detailed overview on the molecular diagnostics market in India and help reader to identify the ongoing trends in the key segments of the industry and anticipated growth in future depending upon changing industry dynamics in coming years. The report will aid industry consultants, molecular diagnostics manufacturing companies and marketing companies and other stakeholders to align their market centric strategies according to ongoing and expected trends in future.   


Contact Person-  Ankur Gupta
Contact Email Id-  ankur@kenresearch.com


Friday, May 23, 2014

Thailand Diaper Market Size Research Report: Ken Research

Inclination in the personal disposable income, increased life expectancy, increased acceptance of adult diapers and more focus on health and hygiene are key factors responsible for escalation in the demand for adult diapers in Thailand.

Thailand’s population is growing and simultaneously the proportion of aging population is also witnessing an incline. Coupled with higher standard of living, this is resulting in increased demand for adult diapers. Adult diapers sale has showcased an increasing trend in Thailand’s economy by growing at a CAGR of 11.4% from 2008-2013 and is further expected to grow at a growth rate of 12.2% from 2013-2018. The volume sales growth rate for adult diapers in Thailand has surpassed value sales growth of diapers in Thailand for the period 2008-2013, thus showing a year on year decrease in the unit price of the diapers over the years due to rising competition among the leading brands such as DSG Thailand, Fuburg, Unicharm and others in the market.

Baby disposable pants segment of the diapers has been witnessing rapid growth in Thailand over the years. Ease of wearing and disposal along with the greater comfort and convenience make pull up pant diapers popular among the parents in Thailand. Pants diaper segment of the market is expected to witness stupendous CAGR of 14.1% for the period 2013-2018

According to research report, “Thailand Diaper Industry Outlook to 2018 - Pull up Pant Diapers to Propel the Future Growth” by Ken Research, “Adult diapers market has witnessed positive growth in the last 5 years and is further expected to show increasing trend in the coming few years. Adult diaper segment has historically grown at a higher rate than baby diaper market and will continue to be higher in the future years as well. Factors attributing to the growth of adult diapers in near future will be increased life expectancy, increased acceptance of adult diapers and more focus on health and hygiene by the people in Thailand”.

The report provides detailed overview on the diapers market in Thailand and helps reader to identify the ongoing trends in the key segments of the industry and anticipated growth in future depending upon changing industry dynamics in coming years. The report will aid industry consultants and analysts, baby and adult diaper companies and the entire diaper supply chain stakeholders to align their market centric strategies according to ongoing and expected trends in future.



Contact Person- Ankur Gupta

Contact Email Id- ankur@kenresearch.com

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Iraq Oilfield Services Market Report: Ken Research

Iraq is concentrated with large number of giant and super-giant oilfields, which needs to be developed thereby presenting huge potential for major oil companies.

Demand for oil and petroleum products have grown tremendously over the past few years, mainly on account of increasing population and rapid economic development across the globe. In order to meet the demand of a steadily growing market, Iraq is indulging into oil capacity expansion by undertaking large export infrastructure projects and developing a diverse coalition government structure in order to attract major investments.

The drilling activities are generally fuelled by rising oil prices and global energy demand. The oil demand from Non-OECD countries will rise to 50.6 million barrels per day by 2016 as compared to 45.7 million barrels per day in 2013, which depicts the scenario of increased oil consumption from developing economies of the world, thereby generating a need for petroleum resources in the untapped regions of Iraq.

Although, Iraq’s drilling industry is expected to grow at a massive rate, factors such as lack of historical data about Iraq’s actual oil reserves, civil unrest, delayed hydrocarbon law, security issues, coupled with complicated political scenario poses a major challenge on the country’s path towards the development. Additionally, Ministry of oil has established really high production targets for the future which are not easy to attain owing to several infrastructure constraints such as deficit export capacities and water resources for the maintenance of pressure in the oil wells, shortage of drilling rigs, lack of transportation facility and others.

According to the research report published by Ken Research, “the future prospects of the Iraq drilling and oilfield services industry seem to be favorable mainly on account of increasing crude oil production and oil revenue, which will help in building a sustainable business environment”.  

The report titled ‘Iraq Drilling and Oilfield Services Industry Outlook to 2018 – Rising Crude Oil Production and Oil Revenue to Spur Growth’ provides detailed overview of the drilling and oilfield services industry in the southern and northern regions of Iraq. This report helps reader to identify the ongoing trends in the drilling industry and anticipated growth in future due to increased focus of the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Central Government in Iraq in attracting the major oil companies for petroleum exploration. The report will help petroleum industry consultants, global and domestic drilling companies and other stakeholders to align their market centric strategies by gaining perspectives from this comprehensive report on the drilling and oilfield services industry in Iraq.


Contact Person- Ankur Gupta

Email Id-  ankur@kenresearch.com

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

India Nutraceuticals Industry Market Size Report- Ken Research

India Nutraceuticals Industry Outlook to 2018 - Rising Health Consciousness to Steer Growth provides a detailed analysis of the industry covering various aspects including market size in terms of revenues and market segmentation on the basis of major types such as dietary supplements and functional food and beverages. The report also includes competitive landscape and profiles of the major players operating in the industry. The future projections are included to provide an insight on the prospects in the India nutraceuticals industry.

The nutraceuticals market in India is growing at a rapid rate over the period of last seven years. This growth rate can be attributed to rise in health consciousness, increasing awareness about the various types of nutraceuticals available in the market and willingness of people to spend on health fortifying food and additives. In terms of revenue, the nutraceuticals industry of India has showcased a rapid growth at a ~% CAGR over the period. The revenues have grown from USD ~ million in FY’2006 to USD ~ billion in FY’2013.

India nutraceuticals market is dominated by the functional food and beverages segment which accounted for ~% share in FY’2013. However, the industry has witnessed the rapid growth of the dietary supplements market, propelled by increasing awareness amongst people to guard themselves against chronic diseases. The sales of vitamins have dominated the dietary supplements market over the years, with minerals supplements closely following behind. The marketplace has witnessed increasing consumer interest for the energy and sports drinks in recent years, largely propelled by a growing demand from the young and affluent professionals.

While the functional food and beverages market is highly cluttered with a host of small and big players, Amway has been a dominant player in dietary supplements market for the past few years which accounted for ~% share in the overall revenues of the dietary supplements industry. Dabur India and Ranbaxy constitute other major players with a percentage contribution of ~% and ~% respectively.

The nutraceuticals market of India is still underpenetrated, with a major presence in urban parts if the country. The vast population base of India has presented wide prospects for the nutraceuticals market to flourish over the years. Busier lifestyles of the urban middle class population have encouraged increasing consciousness about health and fitness, which are likely to be the major driving force behind the growth of the nutraceuticals industry in the future The revenues of the nutraceuticals industry are expected to increase at a CAGR of ~% to reach USD ~million by FY’2018.
  
Key Topics Covered in the Report:
·         The market size of the India nutraceuticals industry, functional food and beverages and dietary supplements markets on the basis of revenues
·         Market segmentation of the India Nutraceuticals industry on the basis of types of products
·         Market segmentation of the Functional Food And Beverages on the basis of product form
·         Market size of Functional Food market by revenues
·         Market segmentation of Functional Food by ingredients, food items and benefits
·         Market size of Functional Beverages market by revenues
·         Market segmentation of Functional Beverages by types
·         Market segmentation of Dietary Supplements by Ingredients
·         Government Rules and Regulations
·         Import and export of Nutraceuticals in India
·         Trends and Developments prevailing in the functional food & beverages, dietary supplements and overall nutraceuticals industry
·         Competitive landscape, market shares and detailed company profiles of the major players in the functional food & beverages and dietary supplements markets

·         Future outlook and projections of the India functional food & beverages, dietary supplements markets and overall nutraceuticals industry on the basis of revenues



Contact Person- Ankur Gupta
Email Id- ankur@kenresearch.com


Tuesday, May 20, 2014

India Vocational Training Industry Research Report- Ken Research

The Indian vocational training market has continued to evolve through government policies and regulations. Industrial cooperation and private partnerships have also been major factors contributing to the continuous growth of the vocational training market in India.

Public Private Partnership has led to a major scheme initiated by the DGET, Ministry of Labor and Employment that is upgrading some of the ITI’s into Centers of Excellence (COE). The policy reforms employed by the government have not only made vocational education an important part of the education system but has also carved out a path of growth for it in the future. 

Additionally, the huge investments from the government in the vocational training market have attracted several private players which would lead to more public private partnerships in the vocational training market. Apart from the central government, vocational training has become the primary focus of the state government as well. The vocational training industry in India has experienced an average annual growth rate of 25.2% over the period FY’2008-FY’2013.

The courses offered in the vocational training market are spread across different sectors. Some of the major sectors are English Training, Retail, Wellness & Healthcare, Hospitality and others. One of the most promising sectors for vocational training is the Wellness and Healthcare sector. The sector presently contributes 20% to the total revenue of vocational training market in India. The major reason for its growth has been the increasing demand for manpower in this sector which has led to the popularity of courses such as spa therapy and skin therapy. The Indian Wellness sector is highly influenced by the west and would continue to grow at a rapid rate in the years to come.

The inclusion of vocational training policy reforms in the twelfth five year plan by the Government of India would also lead to the growth and overall development of the vocational training market. Furthermore, the reforms also keep a check on the developments in the vocational market and helps regulating the market on the whole. Along with this, the up gradation of the different schemes employed in line with the current market trends and demand would also lead to a fast growth of the vocational training market in future times.

It is expected that the increase in the number of public private partnerships on account of heavy investments from the government of India and the growing popularity of the wellness and healthcare sector would lead to a rise in the revenue and the coverage of the Vocational Training Market in India”, according to the report published by Ken Research.

The report titled India Vocational Training Market Outlook to 2018- Driven by Rising Demand for Skilled Manpower” provides detailed overview of the market past and future performance of Vocational training market and helps readers to identify the ongoing trends in the industry and anticipated growth in future depending upon changing industry dynamics in coming years. The report will help Industry consultants, vocational Institutes, education service providers to align their market centric strategies according to ongoing and expected trends in the future.


Contact Person: Ankur Gupta


Monday, May 19, 2014

Australia LNG Industry Research Report: Ken Research



The Australian LNG industry is poised to become a leader in Global LNG industry by 2018 with its seven new under construction LNG projects, largely driven by creation of better investment  climate by the Government and positive investment outlook of major Oil&Gas companies in LNG industry of Australia.

Due to vast natural gas reserves in Australia, interest of major global and domestic Oil & Gas companies to leverage this excess capacity had resulted in formation of infrastructure for LNG exports to important gas consumer markets. These gas markets particularly in Asian countries are good opportunity for LNG business since their emerging economies had outpaced the domestic energy demand-supply balance and due to geographic proximity of Australia, the LNG export industry can flourish in long term prospects. 

The world’s first largest Floating LNG project will also go online, thereby leading the technological innovation and initiating a cost effective alternative to LNG terminals. Regasification capacity developments in Asian countries will make positive scope for Australian LNG export industry since these facilities will drive the LNG import countries to enter into long term gas sales agreements. LNG pricing will be a major talking point in the Australia LNG industry due to emergence of Henry Hub pricing in the US which would make the LNG projects stakeholders to focus on competitiveness and market accessibility in long term.

According to the research report published by Ken Research, “Australian LNG industry in the future would be majorly driven by the high demand of LNG volumes by Asian gas consumer markets such as Japan, China, South Korea and Taiwan”.

The report Australia LNG Industry Outlook to 2018 - Upcoming LNG Projects to Drive the Future Growth’ provides detailed overview on the LNG industry of Australia and the business side of this industry. This report helps reader to identify the ongoing trends, existing and upcoming LNG projects profile, developments in the Australia LNG industry and anticipated growth in future due to major upcoming LNG projects. The report will help petroleum industry consultants, global and domestic natural gas companies, electric utilities sector and other stakeholders to align their market centric strategies by gaining perspectives from this comprehensive report on LNG industry of Australia.


Contact Person- Ankur Gupta

Email id- ankur@kenresearch.com

Friday, May 16, 2014

North America Nutraceuticals Industry Report: Ken Research

North America was the second largest nutraceutical market in the world in 2012, after Asia-Pacific. The revenues of the nutraceutical industry of the US have contributed the leading share in the overall proceeds of the nutraceutical market in North America over the years. However, the share of the US has showcased a rapid decline in the recent years, however a brisk rate of development in the nutraceuticals sector in Canada have been observed. A distinctive feature of nutraceuticals industry in North American region is the strict standards for manufacturing, labeling and marketing of dietary or nutritional supplements followed.

The demand from rapidly ageing population in the US and Canada has provided impetus to the revenues of the North America nutraceuticals industry in recent years. The impending risk of chronic diseases and maintenance of health in old age have been the major health concerns over the past few years; which has resulted in increased expenditure of healthy food products including functional food & beverages and dietary supplements.

The health and wellness trends are spreading at a rapid pace in the North American territory. The growing preferences towards healthy food and nutritional supplements, strengthened by increasing discretionary incomes and improving economic environment, are expected to provide momentum to revenues in the market. The growth in the North American market will be led by a growing number of people switching towards fortified food and beverages in the coming years. The manufacturers are expected to introduce customized products, ranging across the ages and genders. The introduction of gender-specific supplements will be more common, as the firms begin to address several health issues.

“The revenues of the major markets of Asia-Pacific region are expected to reach a cumulative figure of USD 146 billion by 2017”- According to Research Analyst, Ken Research


The report “North America Nutraceuticals Industry Outlook to 2017 - Increasing Demand from Ageing Population to Drive Growth” provides detailed overview on the nutraceuticals market in the North America region from various perspectives. The report encloses a comprehensive analysis of the various segments of the market reflecting the present scenario and future growth affected by changing industry dynamics in coming years. Additionally, the report also entails information about the market structure, segmentation and rational analysis of the macroeconomic factors, along with the profiles of the major market players of the nutraceuticals industry in different countries. The report will help industry consultants, nutraceuticals companies and other stakeholders align their market centric strategies according to ongoing and expected trends in future.