Industries

Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam have evolved strong global economies, owing to rapid industrial development in the last decade. Despite a volatile global scenario, a huge growth potential in low-cost, yet, technology driven manufacturing, will attract massive FDI into the region. Rising middle-class population will provide for stable grow...

The European Employee demographics Decision Support Database provides statistics on number of Employees by Sector & Employee Size in countries in both Eastern and Western Europe. This module helps gauge the importance, structure and trends of different size of employment in enterprises within a country.

The European Enterprise demographics Decision Support Database provides statistics on number of Enterprises by Employee size, number of Enterprises by Industry Verticals, Enterprises by Sector & Employee Size in countries in both Eastern and Western Europe. This module helps gauge the importance, structure and trends of different size of enterprise...

The North American region has become a net exporter of energy due to US shale gas and Canadian oil sands explorations. The region is attracting substantial foreign direct investment in energy, automotives, and chemicals. Real GDP growth for US in Q1 2013 was mainly driven by increased consumer spending and augmented construction activity, mainly in...

China has regained low but stable economic growth, despite the economic slump in developed countries. The government’s five-year plan aims to achieve a GDP growth rate of 7 percent during 2011–2015, focusing on developing seven strategic high-technology industries. Rapid urbanization and infrastructural spending are the likely key drivers of gr...

Frost & Sullivan’s experts look into the rising opportunities and implications of developments in Nigeria in 2013. Nigeria is considered as one of the emerging markets in Africa with the highest growth potential and market size. The growing manufacturing and services sectors in Nigeria has surpassed that of the oil industry and presents many oppo...

South Africa is expected to show slow growth during 2013 to 2018, with a deteriorating mining and minerals sector. The manufacturing sector in South Africa will remain under pressure due to the rising cost of electricity in the country. This will especially have an impact on beneficiation industries and the automotive industry. The ICT industry in ...

Brazil is the seventh largest economy in the world with a GDP of $2.233 trillion in 2012. Economic growth declined sharply in 2012 due to low domestic and exports demand. In an effort to revive the economic growth, the government initiated policies in 2012 to reduce energy costs, restructure oil royalty payments, and strengthen investment in infras...

In 2013, Western Europe will not be characterized by an immediate recovery. The region is showing some signs of stability, with growth prospects relying more on external trade. High unemployment levels are expected to affect domestic demand and consumer spending. Germany will heavily influence the region's growth possibilities and recovery, support...