Category: Vending
Vending market research reports by Euromonitor International
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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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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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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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Vending in Norway
Drinks vending machines continue to dominate the vending channel in Norway. This trend underscores the strong consumer preference for soft drinks and hot beverages, particularly in settings like office centres and public transport stations. Among developing trends are pizza vending machines, which a ... Read More
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Vending in Ireland
In 2024, retail value sales for vending in Ireland declined by 3%. While increased consumption in 2024 led many consumers to modern grocery retailers, the vending channel struggled, showing a marked decline. However, growth in tourism provided a boost to certain categories, such as health and beauty ... Read More
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Vending in Greece
Vending value sales rose strongly in current terms in Greece in 2024, albeit from a low base. i-Mall, which operates fully self-service and automated shops in the Greek market, increased its presence with new smart stores towards the end of the review period, making shopping easier and faster for bu ... Read More
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Vending in Peru
Unlike the previous year, which saw strong expansion, the vending channel experienced minimal growth in 2024. This slowdown is attributed to the market stabilising as purchasing habits return to pre-pandemic norms, with sales now approaching levels last seen before the health crisis. Growth has been ... Read More
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Vending in Israel
Throughout 2024, the vending market in Israel faced disruptions linked to the Israel-Hamas War. In the weeks immediately following the outbreak, many residents stayed at home more often, worked remotely, and reduced non-essential outings. Consequently, foot traffic in areas where vending machines ar ... Read More
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Vending in Austria
In 2024, vending in Austria saw a retail sales increase of 5%, marking one of the strongest value growth rates among all major retail categories. Since the pandemic, vending machines have become increasingly common in public spaces, offering a wider variety of products that can be accessed without b ... Read More
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Vending in the Netherlands
Vending in the Netherlands continued to decline in current value terms in 2024, in the context of a rapidly changing retail landscape and shifting consumer habits. In high-traffic areas such as gas stations, train stations, and other major public transport hubs, foodservice outlets and convenience s ... Read More
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Vending in Germany
Vending in Germany In 2023, vending in Germany experienced a stronger value sales decline, following a more modest fall the previous two years during the post-pandemic reopening. While vending locations, such as streets, transport hubs, and semi-captive environments such as cafés and hotels, continu ... Read More
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Vending in Sweden
Vending in Sweden Vending in Sweden was one the channels that was heavily hit by the mobility restrictions implemented to stem the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the country. When all of the COVID-19 restrictions were removed through 2022, the channel experienced a year of rapid re ... Read More
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Vending in South Korea
Vending in South Korea In 2023, vending maintained dynamic current value growth in South Korea, driven by the surge in outdoor activities following the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, although it remained a small channel within the overall retail landscape. This uptick reflected a significant sh ... Read More
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Vending in the United Kingdom
Vending in the United Kingdom Vending in the UK was significantly disrupted by the pandemic as vending machines predominantly target closed sites such as academic institutions, hospitals and businesses, which also experienced a substantial decrease in footfall. The channel fully recovered in 2022 to ... Read More
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Vending in Mexico
Vending in Mexico In 2023, sales through vending in Mexico (in machines situated in a public environment) registered healthy growth for a third consecutive year in current value terms, confirming that the pandemic is a thing of the past. Although growth was slower than in the previous year, the retu ... Read More
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Vending in Ukraine
Vending in Ukraine Foods vending was the most dynamic performer within vending in Ukraine in current value growth terms by some distance in 2023. While this was partly due to high inflation and the ongoing emergence of sales from a relatively low base, its strong showing also reflected the fact that ... Read More
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Vending in Poland
Vending in Poland In 2023, vending recorded strong sales in current value terms. Vending value sales are being driven by the increase in the number of vending machines offering drinks and snacks, as well as the technological replacement of hot drink machines with those using coffee beans as raw mate ... Read More
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Vending in Italy
Vending in Italy Vending saw strong growth in current value terms in 2023 for the third straight year with sales seeing an almost full recovery to pre-pandemic levels. Drinks and tobacco vending, the most important category, also saw strong growth in 2023. The return of tourism during the warmer sum ... Read More
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Vending in Romania
Vending in Romania In 2023, vending in Romania showcased positive retail value growth, benefiting from the elimination of COVID-19 restrictions in March 2022. This led consumers to return to office work, with free movement outside of the home, enabling the recovery of travel, entertainment, sports a ... Read More
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Vending in Denmark
Vending in Denmark Vending continued to see positive growth in Denmark in 2023. However, this was largely a correction as the category saw a strong decline during the COVID-19 crisis. The fact that consumers are once again spending more time outside and exercising, commuting to work and so on, has h ... Read More
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Vending in Colombia
Vending in Colombia In 2023, vending in Colombia experienced slowed growth as a result of price increases and the cost-of-living crisis. Prioritising essential products, many Colombians spent less on on-the-go snacks and drinks, slowing down the category’s performance during the year. Euromonitor In ... Read More
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Vending in Switzerland
Vending in Switzerland Post-pandemic, consumers in Switzerland began to spend much more time outside of the home for work and leisure activities, boosting demand for on-the-go products sold through vending machines. In 2023, this trend continued, but growth was more moderate after the previous years ... Read More
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Vending in Thailand
Vending in Thailand Vending saw current value sales rise in Thailand in 2023. The country has been home to vending machines for over 20 years, but vending has recently gained ground with new brands entering the market and brining in new technology and payment systems. The latest vending machines are ... Read More
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Vending in Slovakia
Vending in Slovakia Vending was one of the better performing retail channels in Slovakia in 2023, with current value sales increasing. Convenience and on-the-go consumption drove consumer demand. While hot drinks continued to be the most popular product sold through vending, food registered the high ... Read More
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