Category: Consumer Goods & Retailing
Consumer Goods & Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Menstrual Care in Malaysia
Menstrual care in Malaysia registered a value sales increase in 2024, although inflationary pressures eased and led retail tissue prices to stabilise during the year. The growing popularity of e-commerce has helped lower unit prices, as brands engage in price competition to secure market share. Many ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in Bulgaria
Retail tissue developed positively in current value terms over 2024, although there was a noticeable slowdown compared to recent years, due to falling inflation and price stabilisation. Volume sales rose slightly as the propensity to buy some additional retail tissue products improved, notably paper ... Read More
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Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence in Colombia
Despite significant challenges within Colombia’s healthcare system – including government interventions affecting major EPS providers such as Sanitas, Nueva EPS, and Famisanar, as well as the financial struggles prompting Sura and Compensar to request withdrawal from the system – Rx/reimbursement in ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Iraq
Tissue and hygiene products saw a slight increase in popularity in Iraq in 2024. Consumers displayed growing interest in higher quality products that offered added value. However, price remained a key factor in purchasing decisions, with the increasing number of smaller players offering low-priced p ... Read More
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Retail in the Philippines
Retail in the Philippines recorded healthy growth in in current value terms in 2024, albeit at a slower pace than 2023. While the annual inflation rate declined year-on-year, a legacy of rising costs has led to cautious consumer behaviour, impacting discretionary spending. However, the labour market ... Read More
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Retail in Malaysia
Retail in Malaysia saw slightly faster retail current value growth in 2024, compared with 2023, albeit slower than in 2021 and 2022. At the end of the review period, Malaysians continued to prioritise purchasing essentials like food and drinks or immediate need non-grocery items over perceived non-e ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Malaysia
General merchandise stores in Malaysia posted positive growth in retail current value and outlet terms in 2024, with variety stores registering the fastest growth rates in percentage terms. Department stores, the main format in general merchandise stores in retail current value and selling space ter ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Malaysia
In 2024, health and beauty specialists in Malaysia continued to reap the benefits of rising health awareness and a focus on one’s appearance and wellbeing. This has fostered an increased focus on personal wellbeing and image and a growing willingness to invest in beauty and consumer health products. ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Malaysia
All categories of home products specialists in Malaysia registered positive growth in retail value sales and outlet terms in 2024. Amidst economic pressures, such as inflation and high interest rates, consumers in Malaysia remained cautious over spending. Against this backdrop, retailers that focuse ... Read More
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Menstrual Care in Germany
Value sales of menstrual care in Germany grew marginally in 2024. However, overall retail volume sales dipped below pre-pandemic levels, with the category coming under pressure from alternative products such as menstrual underwear and cups, which are considered more eco-friendly and reusable. They a ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Germany
Value sales of retail adult incontinence in Germany increased in 2024, with retail volume sales remaining fairly stable. As the country’s population continues to age while maintaining more active and healthier lifestyles, using adult incontinence products is increasingly discussed with greater openn ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Malaysia
Following strong growth in the early-to-mid-review period, direct selling in Malaysia registered a second consecutive year of decline in retail current value sales in 2024. Nonetheless, the decrease was moderate, and retail current value sales remained well above the 2019 pre-Coronavirus (COVID-19) ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Hong Kong, China
Demand for retail adult incontinence in Hong Kong continued to rise in 2024, with moderate/heavy adult incontinence remaining the leading value category. However, light adult incontinence was the most dynamic performer during the year in value growth terms. In Hong Kong, the ageing population is a s ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in Hong Kong, China
In 2024, volume sales of retail tissue in Hong Kong continued to rise, albeit more slowly compared to the previous year, with toilet paper the largest category overall due to its perceived essential nature. On the other hand, pocket handkerchiefs emerged as the most dynamic category within retail ti ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Malaysia
Value sales of retail adult incontinence rose in Malaysia in 2024, mainly due to a substantial proportion of the country’s population entering older age. This trend is expected to sustain continuous demand from the older generation. Moderate/heavy adult incontinence remained the largest subcategory, ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Malaysia
Growth in away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene in Malaysia continued in 2024, supported by the return of the workforce to offices, a rebound in tourism activities, higher foot traffic in shopping malls and expansion in the food service industry and hospitals. As of September 2024, the Ministry of ... Read More
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Wipes in the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, value sales of wipes in the United Arab Emirates continued to rise strongly, supported by the largest category of baby wipes. The latter also recorded the most dynamic value growth during the year. Local brands are gaining traction due to their affordability compared to imported competitors ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in the Philippines
Convenience retailers in in the Philippines recorded a dynamic performance in current value terms in 2024. This was largely attributable to the aggressive activities of incumbent players, such as Philippine Seven Corp and SM Retail. which continued with their expansion plans for their 7-Eleven and A ... Read More
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Supermarkets in the Philippines
Supermarkets in the Philippines enjoyed positive gains in current value terms in 2024. Growth was boosted by the continued expansion of players such as SM Retail Inc, Robinsons Retail Holdings and Puregold Inc, which extended their presence into new territories. In this sense, supermarkets had the a ... Read More
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Direct Selling in the Philippines
Direct selling in the Philippines registered a further decline in current value terms in 2024. The channel suffered losses during the pandemic, when agents were unable to sell to their customers on a face-to-face basis. Direct sellers has also suffered from continued competition from the e-commerce ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in France
Current value sales of retail tissue in France recorded a decline in 2024, following a sharp increase in 2023. Toilet paper remained the largest subcategory in both volume and current value terms, and it also showed the highest value sales growth, whereas paper towels led in volume growth. Volume sa ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Italy
Retail adult incontinence in Italy continued to rise in 2024, driven by a silver-age population maintaining more active lifestyles and by gaps in the National Sanitary System, which mainly provides heavy adult incontinence solutions that do not address moderate needs. Stigma around adult incontinenc ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in the Philippines
Away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene enjoyed robust current value growth in 2024 due to the Philippine government's focus on infrastructure development through the ""Build Better More"" programme, which has Increased spending on infrastructure projects, improved connectivity and boosted economic ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Colombia
Value sales of nappies/diapers/pants increased in 2024, although volume sales experienced a decline. According to DANE (National Statistics Department), Colombia recorded its lowest birth rate in a decade. In the first half of 2024, births fell by 15.2% compared to the same period in 2023. Many wome ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Colombia
In 2024, volume sales of away-from-home tissue products grew at a low rate. Demand from institutions such as schools, hospitals, and corporate offices remained stable, as these sectors had already resumed pre-pandemic operations, leaving little room for fluctuations in tissue consumption. However, c ... Read More
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