Category: Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Supermarkets in Canada
In 2024, supermarkets in Canada continued to rebound from the downturn in the number of outlets in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, albeit at a slow rate, to move into line with the 2019 figure. In retail current value terms, sales continued to rise, albeit only marginally following ... Read More
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Vending in Canada
Vending in Canada’s recovery from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic-induced slump stalled as retail current value sales decreased in 2024. This performance was partly due to previous rebounds in vending consumption, as consumers gradually returned to key locations for vending machines (offices, sc ... Read More
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Supermarkets in China
Supermarkets remained one of the largest retail channels in the country in terms of value sales in 2024, behind only retail e-commerce and small local grocers. However, supermarkets experienced only low current value growth in China in 2024, reflecting stabilisation amidst shifting consumer shopping ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in China
In 2024, small local grocers in China maintained slow and steady current value growth – this was despite evolving consumer habits, increased competition from modern retail channels, and falling outlet numbers. Even post-COVID-19, consumers continue to prioritise fresh produce and localised products, ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Brazil
While small local grocers saw current value decline in Brazil in 2024, as sales stabilised after a good couple of years, food/drink tobacco specialists saw growth. In food/drink/tobacco specialists, the Cacau Show, Kopenhagen, and Chocolates Brasil Cacau chains have chocolate confectionery as their ... Read More
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Vending in Brazil
Vending maintained current value growth in Brazil in 2024, although the rate of increase was lower than seen for several years, and it remained the smallest retail channel in Brazil. Vending machines tend to satisfy the needs of consumers who increasingly seek quick, convenient, and safe options for ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Argentina
Small local grocers in Argentina saw an improved performance in terms of value sales in 2024, compared to that recorded towards the end of the review period. In 2023, small local grocers continued to cede some ground to or lose competitiveness with regard to modern grocery retailers like supermarket ... Read More
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Vending in Argentina
In 2024, vending in Argentina saw modest growth compared to some other channels in the country. Hot drinks and snacks are the most important products sold though vending, and due to the complex economic context, many local consumers avoided on-the-go consumption. In an attempt to avoid vandalism, ve ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Belgium
More consumers returned to shopping in supermarkets in 2024 as prices stabilised and consumers became less conservative with their grocery spending. This enabled the channel to gain share from discounters, with the latter suffering from its image of offering lower quality products, albeit often at l ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Belgium
Despite price stabilisation and decreasing pressure on purchasing power, small local grocers saw declining sales in current value terms in 2024. This was due in large part to the strong competition from other retail channels, but especially supermarkets and convenience stores. Prices in small local ... Read More
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Vending in Belgium
Vending in Belgium saw a steep decline in sales in current value terms in 2024. Despite inflation stabilising consumer confidence remained low with household budgets being squeezed. As a result, some consumers switched to channels offering better value-for-money. Additionally, the poor weather in Be ... Read More
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Vending in France
Despite mounting pressures on household purchasing power, sales through vending machines continued to grow in current value terms in France in 2024. In the business sector, sales of coffee, tea, and water have rebounded as employees return to the office, boosting activity for vending operators. Simi ... Read More
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Vending in Spain
Vending in Spain remained largely driven by tobacco sales in 2024, as vending is one of only two channels through which tobacco products are sold in the country. The decline in tobacco consumption shapes the entire category’s performance, pulling down overall vending sales. Aside from government eff ... Read More
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Vending in the US
Vending experienced positive, albeit low growth in current value terms in the US in 2024. Historically, vending is a channel with challenges in the US market, due to its association with unhealthy products, such as snacks, carbonates, and nicotine-based products. Moreover, an abundance of space for ... Read More
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Supermarkets in France
The supermarket sector in France saw both store numbers and current value sales stagnate in 2024. While lockdowns in 2020 and early 2021 briefly boosted their appeal - thanks to their proximity, smaller formats, and click-and-collect services - these advantages faded as inflation drove consumers tow ... Read More
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Supermarkets in the US
Supermarkets experienced low but positive current value growth in the US in 2024. However, the performance was mixed amongst retailers, with mid-tier and regional players outpacing the channel growth overall, and offsetting near flat value growth for the leading players, Kroger Co and Albertsons Cos ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in France
Small local grocers in France have struggled in recent years, due to shifting market dynamics and evolving consumer behaviour. Traditional grocery stores, whether independent or part of a chain, have steadily lost ground to branded convenience store networks, leading to a structural decline. The for ... Read More
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Vending in Bulgaria
Vending in Bulgaria saw a marginal decline in 2024, mainly due to increasing competition from convenience stores, street stalls, and kiosks. As consumers seek quick and affordable food and beverage options, many have turned to these alternative channels, which often provide a wider selection of prod ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Brazil
Despite only a marginal increase in outlet numbers in 2024, the current value growth of supermarkets in Brazil was significant, due to inflation on necessities such as grains, milk and dairy products, and coffee, amongst others. Low-income families had to limit themselves to purchasing these goods o ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Finland
Despite a relatively high number of outlets, small local grocers remained a niche grocery retailing channel in Finland in 2024, with a slowly decreasing share of all grocery sales. Around 99% of grocery retail value sales were through channels other than small local grocers. Euromonitor Internationa ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Finland
In line with the review period, in 2024, supermarkets remained the second largest retail channel in Finland behind hypermarkets in retail sales price (RSP) terms. While both channels registered growth during the review period, the gap between them has widened somewhat, with hypermarkets enjoying hig ... Read More
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Vending in Finland
The total value of vending stagnated in 2024 after a rollercoaster-like development during the review period. There was a decline during the COVID-19 years due to fewer people moving around, as many vending machines are located in travel and transport locations. This was followed by growth after COV ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Spain
Supermarkets in Spain saw falling sales in 2024. Inflationary pressure on grocery products persisted, prompting consumers to favour convenience stores, which are closer to their homes, and discounters that offer a wide selection of private label products at affordable prices. According to consumer b ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Spain
Sales in small local grocers declined in Spain in 2024, returning to an earlier review-period trend. During the first year of the pandemic, small local grocers benefited from the fact that such outlets are typically situated close to consumers’ homes. However, with the lifting of mobility restrictio ... Read More
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Cafés/Bars in the US
Many US employees are having to return to office-based working for a higher proportion of the week. While once the conversation was on recovery and a basic return to the office, more and more companies are retreating on their previous line of work from home, and rebalancing their hybrid office model ... Read More
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