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Electric Water Heaters in Saudi Arabia
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| Title: |
Electric Water Heaters in Saudi Arabia: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2000-10-11 |
| Pages: |
137 |
| ISBN: |
074182616X |
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About
the Author(s)/Editor(s) |
Philip
M. Parker
Eli Lilly Chair Professor in Innovation, Business and
Society
INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France & Singapore)
Philip M. Parker is the
Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation, Business
and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France and Singapore).
He has been a professor there since 1988 where he
teaches graduate and doctoral-level courses on global
competitive strategy and research methodology. He
has taught courses at Harvard University (HBS), the
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Stanford
University (GSB), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT Sloan School) and UCLA (Anderson School). Dr.
Parker received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from
the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
and has Masters degrees in Finance and Banking (University
of Aix-Marseille, France) and Managerial Economics
(Wharton). His undergraduate degrees are in mathematics
and economics. Some of his work and methodologies
applied in this study were financially supported by
the Research and Development Committee at INSEAD which
is gratefully acknowledged.
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About
the Series |
This
series helps international managers expand to various
country markets around the world. Each report is a broad
study of a particular product market, but also gives
information useful for entry strategies (trend analysis,
marketing, production, finance, and distribution strategy).
Each study provides ample statistics on market size
and trends, as well as various economic statistics cover
human resources and cross-cultural management. |
Contents |
1 INTRODUCTION & METHODOLOGY
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 Evaluating Saudi Arabia
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Saudi Arabia
2 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Statistical Data
2.2.3 Best Sales Prospects
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Local Production
2.3.2 Third-Country Imports
2.3.3 U.S. Presence
2.3.4 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Distribution Practices
2.4.3 Financing
2.5 Key Contacts
2.5.1 Public Sector
2.5.2 Trade Promotion Opportunities
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN SAUDI ARABIA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Saudi Arabia
3.2.1 Economic Dynamics
3.2.2 Banking and Finance
3.2.3 Water Desalination
3.2.4 Insurance
3.2.5 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.6 Trade Deficit Risks
3.2.7 Inflation
3.2.8 Infrastructure Development
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN SAUDI ARABIA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Saudi Arabia
4.2.1 Trade Regulations and Standards
4.2.2 Trade Barriers
4.2.3 Business Visas
4.2.4 Intellectual Property Protection
4.2.5 Counterfeiting
4.2.6 Arab League Boycott
4.2.7 Protective Tariffs and Non-Tariff Trade Barriers
4.2.8 Customs Valuation
4.2.9 Import Licenses
4.2.10 Export Controls
4.2.11 Import/Export Documentation
4.2.12 Temporary Entry
4.2.13 Labeling and Marking Requirements
4.2.14 Prohibited Imports
4.2.15 Standards (Including ISO 9000 Usage)
4.2.16 Regulating Products
4.2.17 Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
4.2.18 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
4.2.19 The Banking System
4.2.20 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.21 Availability of Local Financing
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN SAUDI ARABIA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Saudi Arabia
5.4.1 Trade Zones & Free Ports
5.4.2 Incentives and Requirements
5.4.3 Transparency of Regulatory System
5.4.4 Attitudes toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.5 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.6 Protecting Property
5.4.7 Patents
5.4.8 Copyrights
5.4.9 Trademarks
5.4.10 Adequacy of Laws and Regulations Governing Commercial Transactions
5.4.11 The Local Labor Market
5.4.12 Capital Market Risks
5.4.13 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.14 Expropriation Risks
5.4.15 Dispute Settlement and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
5.4.16 Political Violence Risks
5.4.17 Capital Outflow Policy Guidelines
5.4.18 Large Foreign Direct Investments
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN SAUDI ARABIA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Saudi Arabia
6.2.1 Valuations on Imports
6.2.2 Entering Temporary Imports
6.2.3 Special Import/Export Requirements and Certifications
6.2.4 Marketing Strategies
6.2.5 Three Major Marketing Regions in Saudi Arabia
6.2.6 Typical Product Pricing Structures
6.2.7 Agents/Distributors
6.2.8 Franchising Activities
6.2.9 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.10 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.11 The Process for Establishing a Joint Venture
6.2.12 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.13 Selling Strategies
6.2.14 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.15 Pricing Issues
6.2.16 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.17 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.18 Intellectual Property Risks
6.2.19 Hiring Local Counsel
6.2.20 Performing Due Diligence/Checking Bona Fides
6.3 Leading SECTORS
6.3.1 Telecommunications Equipment (TEL)
6.3.2 Electrical Power Systems (ELP)
6.3.3 Water Desalination Equipment (WRE)
6.3.4 Computer Software (CSF)
6.3.5 Auto Parts and Service Equipment (APS)
6.3.6 Computers and Peripherals (CPT)
6.3.7 Medical Equipment (MED)
6.3.8 Education and Training Services (EDS)
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN SAUDI ARABIA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Saudi Arabia
7.2.1 Collective Bargaining in Saudi Arabia
7.2.2 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Saudi Arabia
7.2.3 Forced Labor in Saudi Arabia
7.2.4 Working Ages and Child Labor in Saudi Arabia
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN SAUDI ARABIA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Saudi Arabia
8.4 Political Issues in Saudi Arabia
8.4.1 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.2 The Legal System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN SAUDI ARABIA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Saudi Arabia
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Saudi Arabia
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Saudi Arabia
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN SAUDI ARABIA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Saudi Arabia
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Saudi Arabia
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Saudi Arabia
10.2.3 Religion in Saudi Arabia
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Saudi Arabia
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Political and Governmental History
11.1.3 Economic History
11.1.4 Historical International Relations
11.2 Business Customs in saudi arabia
11.2.1 Climate and Clothing
11.2.2 Telecommunications
11.2.3 Transportation
11.2.4 Holidays
11.2.5 Business Infrastructure
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