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.
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 2023, cider emerged as the fastest-growing category of alcoholic drinks in Slovenia. Its increasing popularity can be attributed to the well-known health benefits of its ingredients and the high number of apples produced locally. Consumers are…
RTDs have a strong presence in Latvia but due to its maturity volume sales have slowed in 2023. The lack of regular product innovations in this year, in what is usually a pretty vibrant category, has also contributed to flat volume growth. RTDs…
RTDs saw heavy losses in total volume terms in 2023. In Lithuania, the category has a reputation of low quality with many consumers avoiding RTDs due to high levels of sugar, which can cause more harm than other alcoholic drinks. Concerns over rising…
Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages are the second fastest-growing category in Slovenia, trailing only behind cider/perry. The primary factor driving this growth is convenience. RTDs offer an easy and quick way to enjoy a drink without the need for mixing…
Total volume sales stagnated in spirits as household budgets remained under pressure in Latvia from the high costs of living. The strong performance in 2022 was fuelled by the relaxation of pandemic restrictions, which boosted sales in horeca…