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.
Sales of edible oils declined in retail volume terms over the course of 2023 amidst downwards pressure on consumer demand for all categories of cooking ingredients and meals. Despite the essential status of edible oils, especially sunflower oil,…
Energy drinks is expected to register healthy volume growth in 2023. Energy drinks have a loyal fan base. Consumers lead increasingly busy lives and in particular younger people appreciate the boost from energy drinks, both for physical activities…
Consumers have returned to wearing fragrances with social contact largely back to normal levels in Bosnia and Herzegovina. After a solid recovery from the pandemic in 2021, retail volume growth declined in 2022 and 2023 as consumers were confronted…
In 2022, though there was double-digit growth in current value sales, growth in constant value sales
Gum in Bosnia faces a challenging reality in 2024. Consumer demand continues to dwindle due to a shrinking population base. This demographic decline translates to a moderate decrease in retail volume. Even with rising unit prices caused by inflation,…
Consumer demand for hair care in Bosnia and Herzegovina remained stable in 2023 despite the inflationary climate and limitations on consumer expenditure. The resumption of hectic lifestyles and greater social contact following the pandemic has…
Herbal/traditional products is witnessing a strong performance in 2023, amidst stable consumer demand and rising unit prices in all categories. Inflation has been a key trend driving up unit prices of herbal/traditional products. While the COVID-19…
Home care witnessed moderate retail volume growth in 2023 as consumer demand stalled amidst significant unit price increases and inflationary pressure. Consumers are facing financial challenges with household budgets limited due to lower disposable…
Home insecticides is mainly a seasonal, functional product and the main driver of volume sales each year is the size of the insect population. Overall, weather conditions resulted in lower demand for home insecticides in 2023. In addition, the high…
Overall, retail volume sales for hot drinks are expected to fall marginally, due to a slight fall in volume sales for coffee, which is by far the most popular hot drink in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Continuing population decline dampens volume sales, as…
The number of households is set to slightly decrease, while the average household size will remain unchanged in Bosnia and Herzegovina over 2023-2028. Couples with children will remain the dominant household type but the fastest household expenditure…
Ice cream in Bosnia and Herzegovina defied expectations in 2024. Despite a challenging demographic crisis leading to a shrinking consumer base, the category managed to maintain stable demand. This resilience can be attributed to the constant stream…
Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…
Juice is expected to register moderate volume growth in 2023. Many consumers are switching from carbonates to juices, as they consider juice to be healthier. In addition, within juice, consumers are opting for healthier, more natural versions as much…
Laundry care witnessed double-digit current value growth in 2023 amid rising prices and high levels of inflation. Consumers are feeling the financial pressure and continue to reign in consumption of laundry care. Outdated products, such as bar…
Since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, mass beauty and personal care has steadily recovered in current value terms. In 2022, price increases were the primary driver of current value growth as inflation soared in Bosnia and Herzegovina.…
Meals and soups recorded a moderately positive sales performance in retail volume terms over the course of 2023 as the category benefited from the rising demand for products that represent convenience for the local population. In particular, the…
Men’s grooming products remained in high demand in Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite the ongoing demographic crisis and economic woes in 2023. Inflation continued to be an issue forcing manufacturers to increase product prices. Growing consumer…
Menstrual care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a mature category that witnessed volume decline in 2023, due to a shrinking consumer base and declining population. Nonetheless, with the help of rising prices caused by inflation, menstrual care continues…
Nappies/diapers/pants in Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of hardest hit categories in tissue and hygiene as it is heavily impacted by the country’s declining population, thus creating a smaller potential consumer base. Low birth rates continue to…