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(Report in English), 28 pages, January 2009

The purpose of this report is to provide an indication of opportunities for food producers in Switzerland to develop profitable business in the UK. It is designed to inform companies that might be considering entering the market for the first time, or who have made progress and now seek to consolidate the gains they have made, by providing a basic understanding of the UK market’s size and its structure.

• Background and Key Issues
• Market Size
• Key Sectors for Swiss Exporters
• Retail and Foodservice Structure
• Strategy for Market Entry

(Report in English), 33 pages, update December 2007

The recovery and growth of the Russian economy since 1999 to the present day has been very impressive. The future accession to the WTO and changes in the law for importing car parts in the automotive industry encouraged large-scale automotive manufacturers to establish local production facilities in Saint-Petersburg and Kaluga. Furthermore, international automotive suppliers are following the manufacturers to Russia to cover the demand of qualitative automotive components. This report gives an overview about the developments in the Russian automotive industry focused on Saint-Petersburg, and tries to point out opportunities for Swiss pre-suppliers.

(Report in English), 119 pages, April 2007

This market report gives an overview of the Japanese health care system. It looks into the overall health care system, the market and the sector in general. The report gives important helpful information for entering into this sector, especially relevant for Swiss manufacturers of equipment, accessories as well as other suppliers within the medical sector.
In addition the report gives background information and includes the market segments for which there is a strong growth expectation.

(Report in German), 83 pages (Annex 118 pages), April 2007

Poland is potentially one of the biggest healthcare markets in central and eastern Europe. Although Poland has its own medical technology sector, everything in this field is not produced within the country. Moreover, not all domestic manufacturers are able to match the quality and innovation standards of western companies. Poland therefore depends heavily on imports of medical equipment and devices (approx. 80%). The report contains general information on how the Polish healthcare system is organized and how it works as well as on development prospects and on possible promotion opportunities. The annex comprises a comprehensive list of companies with brief profiles of key local manufacturers, representatives of foreign manufacturers and typical Polish importers and distributors of medical devices and disposables.

(Report in English), 42 pages, April 2007

Experts of Merril Lynch estimate that the three most promising and fast-growing markets of luxury goods – China, India and Russia – will dramatically change the geography of luxury consumption during the next 5 to 8 years. The last estimate made by the Strategic Investment Group in 2006 was 9.2 billion USD for local turnover of luxury goods and 12.5 billion USD for off-shore purchasing by Russians. The local luxury market is increasing constantly with an annual growth of 20%-25%.
The Swiss Business Hub Russia has explored certain segments of the Russian luxury market, such as fashion, watches and jewellery, cosmetics, furniture and interior design, luxury food and sought-after luxury services abroad and has elaborated practical guidelines on how to promote luxury goods in Russia. The SBH would be happy to help you discover this exciting market in Russia.

(Report in English), 81 pages, April 2007

This 81 page report covers the UK waste management market estimated to be worth approx. £10bn pa. The study covers the management of municipal/commercial/industrial wastes in the UK from the point of view of market potential for Swiss companies. Waste generation, recycling and disposal discusses the management of the main waste streams. Recycling and disposal, including landfill, composting and incineration, are shown as providing significant challenges and opportunities.
Market size/trends cover the public and private sector including the important segment of public/private finance initiatives. The Opportunities section assesses prospects with specific examples. Competitor analysis reviews the main players in the market as well as medium and smaller sized operators active in the UK.

(Report in English), 71 pages, March 2007

In 2005 the sales of medical equipment accounted for 6.2 Billion USD. The yearly growth rate of + 16% is expected to continue for the next years. The study gives an overview of the structure, the distinctive factors concerning the Chinese markets as well as the potential and the possibilities in chosen market segments.
Together with recommendations for the market entry in China the report also includes information regarding distribution channels, insurances, legal requirements and liability and other relevant aspects for the market assessment.

(Report in English), 63 pages, May 2006

Asia has made headlines in recent years, with incredible growth figures, market potential and projections that economists can only dream about. The trend in the automobile sector is for globally significant transfers of production sites from the industrialized nations (Western Europe and North America) to the emerging nations of Asia.
This market report gives an overview of the automobile sector in India, Thailand and Malaysia, and contains the following sections:
• General information
• OEM locations
• Supplier’s data

(Report in English), 149 pages, April 2006

The report provides a general overview of the packaging industry in Russia and contains
the following sections:
• General overview of the packaging market in Russia
• Summary of the various types of packaging
• Overview of consumption
• Presentation of sales channels

(Report in English), 70 pages, October 2006

The purpose of this report is to help Swiss companies seeking to enter the American Market for food products. It concentrates therefore on the most important interfaces between manufacturer andconsumer.

- The U.S. Food Industry
- Supermarkets and the Grocery Industry
- The Specialty and Gourmet Food Stores
- The Commercial and Institutional Food Industry
- Natural and Organic Foods
- The Functional Food Sector
- Food Distribution
- Marketing Agreements and Strategic Partnerships
- Regulation of Food by the Food and Drug Administration
- Importing into the USA

(Report in German), 148 pages, January 20 

The report provides a general overview of the renewable energy sector in Austria and contains the following sections:
• General overview of the market in Austria
• Data surveys, analyses and evaluations
• Market size and important segments
• Market opportunities for Swiss suppliers

(Report in English) 73 pages, November 2006

Japan is the world’s third biggest market for organic products and the demand for high quality organic products is increasing.
The reasons for this are the cultural importance of foods as well as the growing health awareness among Japanese consumers. The demand for higher quality within consumer goods is linked with the ability and willingness to pay a higher price for these products.
The domestic production of organic food, cosmetics and other goods is however fairly modest, as a result Japan is forced to import.
You can read more about the necessary prerequisites for organic exports to Japan, JAScertification process, market promotion possibilities and potential cooperation partners.

(Report in English), 65 pages, August 2006

In South East Asia, the demand for machinery and equipment for the food and beverage industry is significant and the domestic machinery industry has yet to reach the level of meeting the needs of internal demand. As a result, most large and medium sized food processing and packaging companies have been relying on imported equipments mainly from Europe and the Far East to meet their demand.