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.
Other pet food in Poland is expected to register higher volume growth than either dog or cat food in 2024. With many Poles leading increasingly hectic lifestyles, there is a noticeable trend toward pets that require less maintenance. In particular,…
Other pet food in Romania is expected to see positive growth in retail volume terms in 2024, continuing the trend of the previous year. Compared to dog and cat food, the category was less impacted by cost of living pressures which characterised the…
Unit price growth and changes in the pet population were the two major factors determining other pet food sales growth in Slovakia during 2023, although prices began to stabilise in 2024. For mammals and reptiles, the pet population was down slightly…
Retail volume sales of other pet food in the Czech Republic have stagnated since the boom in pet ownership in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2020. Thus, a further small increment is expected over 2024. Challenges such as stagnant…
Other pet food is set to see significant current value growth in Ukraine in 2024. The other pet population is expected to rise slightly in 2024 having experienced a marked decline in 2022 as war broke out following the Russian invasion and a further…
In 2022, packaging in Poland was becoming increasingly influenced again by pre-pandemic lifestyles and practices. For example, sugar confectionery experienced a significant shift towards smaller packaging options. The more compact sizes helped to…
In 2022, Romania’s packaging industry witnessed dynamic shifts influenced by economic challenges and consumer preferences. Larger pack sizes became the preferred choice across a variety of categories, offering consumers economic advantages amid…
Paediatric consumer health achieved strong current value growth in 2023, largely in response to rising unit prices and inflation impacting consumer health products in general. Consumer demand for children-specific consumer health products remains…
Parental preference for child-specific consumer health products is a progressively growing trend in Bulgaria, reflecting a strong desire for products tailored to the unique needs and sensitivities of children, in contrast to the more traditional…
The preference for herbal/traditional products has grown in recent years, driven by the rising demand for natural and clean ingredients. This trend is evident across the whole of consumer healthcare, but is particularly prominent in paediatric…