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.
In 2024, savoury snacks continue to gain attention among local consumers thanks to regular new launches. With inflation easing in 2024 retail volume growth is gaining momentum, despite the ongoing demographic challenges and shrinking consumer base in…
Savoury snacks in Latvia shows signs of recovery in 2024, exhibiting a less negative growth trajectory compared to the previous year. This cautious optimism stems from a shift in manufacturer strategies. Recognising the dampening effect of rising…
Retail volume sales of savoury snacks will see continued growth in retail volume terms in 2024, thanks to the low cost of many of the products within the category. Lifestyle changes have also had a positive impact on demand for snacks, including the…
Savoury snacks are expected to maintain positive growth in Georgia throughout 2024. Consumer demand will be fuelled by the variety of consumption occasions, including increased home consumption and the resurgence of tourism in recent years. Per…
Ice cream is set to see double-digit current value growth in Serbia in 2024. In the context of a high rate of inflation, the prices of ice cream have risen significantly. The increase in raw milk prices and a decline in milk production have led to…
In 2024, ice cream saw growth across all metrics in Poland, although volume growth increased on the previous year while current value growth slowed but remained robust.
Local consumers love to refresh themselves with ice cream during the warm spring and hot summer months in North Macedonia. As a result, consumer demand for ice cream remains stable in 2024, resulting in low and steady retail volume growth. Robust…
The Latvian ice cream industry is cautiously optimistic about 2024, with an anticipated early summer potentially boosting sales. This could help recoup some of the losses experienced in 2022, which were not fully recovered in 2023. Warmer weather…
The ice cream market in Hungary, which comprises nearly 50 companies, continues to face significant operating challenges. While inflation has fallen significantly from the peak seen in January 2023, the prices of essential raw materials, such as…
The year 2024 is poised to be a promising one for ice cream in Georgia. With the return of tourists and an uptick in consumer spending, manufacturers are focusing on introducing new products and flavours. This diverse range of offerings is expected…