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.
Menstrual care in North Macedonia saw volume sales decline in 2023 as consumers made cutbacks in the face of higher costs of living. Consumers chose to economise and prioritise only essential purchases of menstrual care due to pressure on disposable…
Despite persistent inflationary pressures impacting the budgets of many Romanians in 2023, there was a notable uptick in social activities such as dining out and traveling compared to the previous year, benefiting sales of away-from-home tissue and…
In 2023, the away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene landscape in Poland saw positive double-digit value growth as the landscape continued to recover from the impact of COVID-19. A strong recovery was particularly noted from the HORECA (Hotel,…
In North Macedonia, public and private sector investments in away-from-home tissue and hygiene products remained stable in 2023, resulting in moderate volume growth. In combination with the significant price increases and the impact of inflation,…
The sales performance of wipes in Lithuania faced multifaceted challenges throughout 2023. Despite being a staple household item, the product area encountered hurdles stemming from factors such as a restricted and, in some instances, diminishing…
Moist toilet wipes experienced an unprecedented surge in demand throughout 2023, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the wipes market. This surge was reflected in both value and volume metrics, with notable implications for consumer…
In 2023, wipes recorded high levels of double-digit retail value growth in Hungary, driven by rising price points. As such, while the overall retail value was positive, retail volume levels were challenged. Personal wipes, moist toilet wipes, baby…
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…
In the year 2023, tissue and hygiene products sales in Lithuania experienced a gradual return to normalcy as the effects of the pandemic began to subside. However, despite this transition, the product area faced persistent challenges stemming from…
Tissue and hygiene in 2023 witnessed substantial expansion, encompassing both retail and away-from-home tissue and hygiene products. This growth is underpinned by a multitude of factors, notably the elevated standards of personal hygiene and a…