Eastern Europe

Health and wellness trends continue to impact the performance of sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in North Macedonia. Increasingly, consumers view a growing number of products within this category as a healthier snacking alternative,…

The sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks category in Poland has seen innovation and the emergence of novel flavours, which helped to maintain sales volume towards the end of the review period and contributed to growth in 2024. Brands such as…

Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks is set to see current value growth in Serbia in 2024. Meanwhile, stable volume growth is set to be linked to busy consumer lifestyles driving on-the-go consumption and consumers’ increasing tendency to…

The Tbilisi in Georgia report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The Tallinn in Estonia report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

Sales of alcoholic drinks plummeted in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Large numbers of people fled the country in search of safety, while in occupied territories there glass bottles issues. For instance, the destruction of Vetropak…

Beer sales declined sharply in total volume terms in 2022 which was largely due to various issues related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. First there was a glass bottle deficit as one of the main glass manufacturing facilities in Ukraine was damaged…

Chocolate confectionery in Estonia saw an increase in value terms, whilst volume sales declined in 2024. This reduction in volume in the year is attributable to reduced chocolate confectionery consumption as a result of price hikes due to elevated…

Sales of cider/perry saw a steep decline in total volume terms in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This was both because of a more limited supply but also reduced demand. Furthermore, the category was not a priority for category leaders…

Chewing gum is seeing positive value and volume growth in Estonia in 2024 as it is promoted as being beneficial to dental health, particularly sugar-free versions. Orbit, for instance, has an image of a tooth on its packaging, suggesting the benefits…

Volume and value growth of ice cream in Estonia in 2024 is attributable to rising health consciousness and increasing demand for ice cream that caters to various diets, including vegan, low-calorie, dairy-free, and zero-sugar options, which are all…

RTDs witnessed a steep decline in sales in total volume terms in 2022 with only a limited recovery recoded in 2023. The weak sales performance is related to RTDs being predominantly targeted at women and younger consumers (of a legal drinking age).…

Nuts, seeds, and trail mixes is recording the fastest volume growth in savoury snacks in Estonia in 2024. The surge in demand for such products is attributable to their widespread popularity as they are affordable and delicious beer snacks. In…

Snacks in Estonia is experiencing healthy growth in both volume and value terms in 2024, with sales being supported by the rising demand for healthy snack options. As consumers in the country become more health conscious, there has been a significant…

Overall spirits saw a strong sales performance in total volume terms in 2023, driven by the largest categories – vodka, brandy and whiskies – all of which saw their sales exceed pre-war figures. Vodka benefited from consumers shifting from the…

Pastilles, gummies, jellies, and chews is experiencing significant growth in both volume and value terms in sugar confectionery in Estonia in 2024 due to their widespread popularity amongst both adults and children. As the trend towards healthier…

Sweet biscuits, snack bars, and fruit snacks in Estonia is registering growth in both value and volume terms in 2024 due to their ongoing popularity in the county. Products in this category serve not only as a sweet accompaniment to tea at home, but…

There is a developing wine culture in Ukraine with locals becoming more familiar with the different varieties and this is supporting a per capita increase in sales. Many consumers remained limited in their traveling in 2023 due to legislative…

The market for chocolate confectionery in Lithuania is set to register modest growth in retail volume terms in 2024, in contrast to the static performance previous year. This is due mainly due a decline in the rate of inflation, which will increase…

Chocolate confectionery is seeing steady growth in value and volume terms in 2024. Chocolate is often associated with mood enhancement and stress relief and as such it has remained extremely popular in 2024 as consumers pursue increasingly busy…