Category: Consumer Goods
Europe Consumer Goods
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Bulgaria
... demand was due mainly to an expansion of the consumer base for these products. Older people are generally more prone to problems in the urinary tract. Still, many diseases, like multiple sclerosis, diabetes, arthritis or ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in France
... solutions, with prices lower in products that require smaller quantities of paper pulp – such as those with shorter roll lengths, thinner paper, fewer leaves, and so on. Higher-value products lost traction as consumers opted ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Denmark
... the early-to-mid-review period, but lower than the 2022 spike. Moreover, the rate of inflation showed signs of slowing in the second half of 2023. Nonetheless, higher input costs covering areas like material sourcing, labour, distribution ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Bulgaria
... some slight increases, as most producers grappled with high costs. The unfavourable demographic situation in Bulgaria is negatively impacting sales of tissue and hygiene. In 2022, the Bulgarian population declined by a record 5.7%, according ... Read More
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Menstrual Care in Bulgaria
... when inflation was still at its peak from 2022. Despite the ongoing decline in the female population of menstrual age, sales of menstrual care are still performing well in volume terms. Consumers are spending more ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Bulgaria
... very low numbers of babies being born Bulgaria remains at the forefront of the national conversation about negative socioeconomic and demographic trends which have made Bulgaria’s population one of the fastest shrinking in the world. ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Croatia
... some parents wanting the best products for their children, even if they are more expensive. Convenience and strong absorption were other important factors for parents when shopping for nappies/diapers/pants. Despite this development, retail vo... Euromonitor ... Read More
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Wipes in Bulgaria
... since the COVID-19 pandemic, with categories like wet wipes being rediscovered. As people's lives returned to greater normality and more time was spent out of home, the convenience and advantages of personal wipes became more ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Denmark
... costs covering factors like material sourcing, energy costs, production, labour, distribution and packaging continued to exert strong upward pressure on unit prices. Addressing hygiene and sustainability demands through product innovation also facilitated unit price growth. ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in the Czech Republic
... the ageing Czech population, with an increase in the demographic aged 65 and over, the core consumer base for the category. The combination of increasing product availability and sustained investment in promotional activities by leading ... Read More
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Retail in Greece
... prices as they could not absorb the increases in the costs of raw materials, transportation and logistics. Therefore, while there was an increase in the turnover of retail, it was mainly due to the increase ... Read More
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Wipes in Estonia
... volume growth in 2023, emerging as the fastest-growing category within wipes. This surge in demand can be attributed to an increased emphasis on personal hygiene among consumers, who are increasingly seeking convenient and effective solutions ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Greece
... all over Greece. Smaller chains were hit hardest by the economic challenges seen towards the end of the review period and struggled, which resulted in takeovers by bigger chains. Furthermore, supermarkets faced strong competition from ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Estonia
... wellness, individuals are seeking solutions that offer discreet and effective protection against light incontinence issues. The convenience and comfort provided by these products have led to their rising popularity among a wide demographic, including younger ... Read More
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Wipes in the Czech Republic
... A key driver for the category is the convenience of these products and their ease of use and versatility. Euromonitor International's Wipes in Czech Republic report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in the Czech Republic
... a natural composition and low environmental impact compared with nappies/diapers, enabling it to achieve positive growth, though this was from a low base. Euromonitor International's Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Czech Republic report offers a comprehensive guide to ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in France
... value rises driven by persistent inflationary pressures. Despite supply chain problems easing somewhat, the industry faced persistent challenges throughout the year. While costs in raw materials, particularly paper pulp, showed signs of normalisation in Europe, ... Read More
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Poland Tourism Source Market Insight
... the key reasons that they travel. The report offers an in-depth analysis of traveler flows, spending patterns, main destination markets and current and future opportunities for tourism businesses seeking to tap into the Polish outbound ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Portugal
... offer a wide assortment of goods, the stores lose competitiveness when it comes to proximity, often located further away from neighbourhoods. Many consumers are changing their preferences when choosing where to shop for food, preferring ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Romania
... began during home seclusion and the outbreak of COVID-19. Having forged an interest, in 2023, Romanians have continued to invest in their homes, although at a lower rate than during the pandemic. This is due ... Read More
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Discounters in the Netherlands
... offering lower prices than supermarkets. Over the review period, consumers were more interested in the shop experience and were willing to spend a bit more to have a shorter queue at the till. In 2022 ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Switzerland
... comparison, the number of hypermarkets is a fraction of that enjoyed by supermarkets, and the latter retained far higher sales. The predominance of supermarkets is based on consumer preferences, as well as available space and ... Read More
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Retail in Switzerland
... in the cost of living made local consumers more price-sensitive and conservative in their spending. A shift towards essentials and discounted products was notable, including sales through discounters and in favour of private label. Grocery ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Portugal
... convenience stores has been at the expense of small grocers in Portugal, with many rebranding to become convenience retailers. Partnerships with strong distribution players allows smaller grocery retailers and independent retailers access to support, know-how, ... Read More
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Discounters in Belgium
... factor when consumers were doing their grocery shopping. While the channel is renowned for its low prices, growth was restricted by the permanent closure of a number of Leader Price stores, as the retailer struggled ... Read More
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