Understand the key trends shaping demand and future opportunities...
Understand the key trends shaping demand and future opportunities across industries in Eastern Europe, with the latest regional and country-level analysis and market statistics.
Yoghurt and sour milk products registered positive retail volume growth and solid current value growth in 2023 as consumer demand remained stable despite high inflation and pressure on house or incomes. Indeed, current value growth was backed by…
Consumer demand for wound care products remains stable in 2023, despite the significant unit price increases which had only a mild effect on retail volume growth. Conversely, current value growth has reached double-digits due to the price rises.…
The wipes category in Bosnia and Herzegovina witnessed moderate growth in 2023 as consumers placed a stronger emphasis on personal hygiene in the post-pandemic era. Overall, locals are enjoying a higher standard of living, and this has increased use…
In 2023, wine in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced a notable slowdown in consumer demand, although it remained comparatively stronger when compared to beer consumption trends. This shift in consumer preferences hinted at a gradual transition towards…
Weight management and wellbeing continues to record strong current value growth rates in 2023, driven by the popularity of health and wellness trends, which is having a significant impact on consumer attitudes and purchasing patterns. COVID-19 is no…
Vitamins is witnessing one of the highest growth rates within consumer health in 2023, thanks to robust consumer demand driven by health and wellness trends. Vitamin intake and supplementation is gaining importance in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with…
In 2023, toilet care achieved marginal retail volume growth due to stagnating consumer demand and the maturity of leading subcategories. Increased attention to toilet care is compensating for the loss of the consumer base in the face of population…
In 2023, Bosnia and Herzegovina witnessed significant changes in its tobacco landscape, marked by declining smoking prevalence and notable economic factors influencing consumer behaviour. A growing health consciousness among the population has led to…
Tissue and hygiene in Bosnia and Herzegovina continued to experience the effects of high inflation in 2023, although the rate was significantly lower than in 2022. Inflation has weakened consumer purchasing power as many households face higher costs…
The picture is positive for tea in 2023. Current value growth is expected to register a double-digit increase, as price continue to rise. However, constant value growth is also expected to register a moderate increase, as is volume growth. Tea still…
2023 saw sweet spreads register a static sales performance in retail volume terms and this stagnant growth trend was mainly the result of declining consumer demand for chocolate spreads, a category that has fallen foul of the mounting consumer…
Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in Bosnia and Herzegovina grapples with a duality in 2024. On one hand, health and wellness trends continue to dampen demand for certain sweet biscuit categories reliant on refined sugar. On the other hand,…
Surface care excluding wipes witnessed marginal retail volume growth in 2023, due to the maturity of this category and weaker demand in the face of price increases. The moderate growth of home care disinfectants is lifting sales across the entire…
In 2023, sun care in Bosnia and Herzegovina witnessed a moderate decline in retail volume terms. A shorter holiday season occurred due to cooler and rainy weather at the end of spring and the start of the summer season. Consumer demand for sun…
Sugar confectionery faces a difficult reality in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The reputation of refined sugar remains poor, with health and wellness trends heavily impacting consumer demand. In 2024, this translates to a continued decline in consumer…
In 2023, staple foods witnessed a slightly better performance in volume terms, even though consumer demand is beginning to stagnate in response to the country’s population decline, which is reducing the potential consumer base. Most staple food…
Sports nutrition is performing well in 2023 thanks to renewed consumer demand in the post-pandemic period, which is helping the category to surpass pre-pandemic sales levels. Generally, sports nutrition products are used by both professional athletes…
Sports drinks is expected to register the highest volume growth among all sports drinks in 2023. That being said, this growth is from a very low base. With consumers increasingly looking to be healthier and more active, this is driving volume growth…
Consumer demand for spirits witnessed a significant slowdown in 2023, marked by minimal total volume growth across the category. This trend was characterised by mixed performances among the three largest spirits categories. While whisky categories…
Overall, soft drinks is expected to register a minimal increase in retail volume sales. Continuing population decline dampens volume sales, as well as inflation, though price growth has eased. Growth is also muted through foodservice channels.