We estimate the population at 207.7mn in 2016, the fifth largest in the world. Population growth is average for the Americas region at 0.8% per annum. Brazil has a relatively young population; around 8.2% of the population was aged 65 years or more in 2016, equal to 17.0mn people, although this segment is growing at a rate of 3.4% per annum. There are 2.7mn births and 1.3mn deaths each year, with an infant mortality rate estimated at 13.1 per thousand live births in 2016. Life expectancy is 71.5 years for men and 78.9 years for women. The fertility rate has fallen to 1.7, below the population replacement level. The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics now anticipates that Brazil will begin the phenomenon of population reduction by 2030, a whole decade earlier than previously forecast. Conversely, the elderly population will continue to grow with the number of people aged 65 and over set to more than treble by 2050.

The bone grafts are used in surgical procedures for bone replacement and repair of bone fractures. Bone graft is helpful in spinal fusion surgeries ensuring new bone formation. Bone grafts are of several types which include allograft, autograft, and artificial graft. This report constitutes information about allografts, bone grafts substitutes, and cell-based matrices. Platelet concentrations and cost of autografts are excluded in this report. The bone graft market has witnessed remarkable growth and developments since last few years, owing to increase in incidences of musculoskeletal disorders and other bone & joint related disorders. Bone grafting is the emerging solution to musculoskeletal disorders. Furthermore, the advancements in medical technology has brought improvements in bone grafting methods by providing benefits in fixing bone, and other joints related problems.

The automotive interior materials market has been segmented on the basis of products, application, vehicle type and region. On the basis of products, the market has been segmented into leather, composites, plastic, metals, and fabric. On the basis of application, the market has been fragmented into dashboard, seats, airbags & seat belts, door panel & trims, carpet and headliners and others.

We have segmented the global automotive electronics market based on four parameters including component, application, sales channel, and region. In the first level, the market has been segmented into the following automotive electronic components

An automated guided vehicle is a mobile robot that uses various navigation technologies such as laser guidance, magnetic guidance, vision guidance, and natural guidance, among others, to move around the workplace. These vehicles consist of one or more computer-controlled, wheel-based load carriers that are capable of operating without any human intervention. These vehicles are usually used to move material around a manufacturing facility or a warehouse.

This report on the meat processing equipment market focuses on different types of equipment utilized in the meat processing industry and their applications. The report covers a detailed analysis of the Asia-Pacific market with valuable insights on trends, especially of the emerging markets supported by quantitative data. The report also analyzes various standards specified by regulatory authorities for equipment design and the key factors that are projected to drive the market growth throughout the forecast period.

The report covers the analysis of Asia-Pacific AWC market based on product type, application, end user, and region. Based on product type, the AWC market is segmented into infection management, exudate management, active wound care, and therapy devices. Based on application, the AWC market is bifurcated into chronic wound care and active wound care. AWC products find applications in many clinical areas, namely, burns, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic leg ulcers, and surgical wounds. Based on end user, the market is bifurcated into hospital and community health service centers.

We believe that Côte d'Ivoire's consumer base will continue to post strong growth over our 2018-2027 forecast period, which, in turn, will drive robust demand for vehicles. Furthermore, the government's continued commitment to further develop its infrastructure will create a supportive environment for Côte d'Ivoire's commercial vehicle segment.

We have revised up our forecast for new vehicle sales in Thailand to growth of 15.2% in 2018, up from our previous forecast of an 11.1% expansion. We continue to expect rising household spending, rising private sector investment, low interest rates, replacement demand following the expiry of the five-year lock-up period for vehicles bought under the first-time car buyer scheme and ongoing infrastructure development will drive growth in auto sales in the country over the remainder of 2018.

We have revised up our forecast for new vehicle sales in Thailand to growth of 15.2% in 2018, up from our previous forecast of an 11.1% expansion. We continue to expect rising household spending, rising private sector investment, low interest rates, replacement demand following the expiry of the five-year lock-up period for vehicles bought under the first-time car buyer scheme and ongoing infrastructure development will drive growth in auto sales in the country over the remainder of 2018.