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.
Glass jars remained the preferred packaging choice for sauces, dips, and condiments in Romania in 2023. This trend is driven by several factors specific to the Romanian market. Glass jars are perceived as premium and high-quality packaging, enhancing…
Sauces, dressings and condiments recorded a marked increase in retail value growth in Eastern Europe in 2020. This was the result of forced closures of foodservice outlets during the year as well as consumers spending more time at home during…
Savoury snacks in Bosnia and Herzegovina faces a complex situation in 2024. Consumer demand stagnates, leading to only modest retail volume growth. This can be attributed to the growing influence of health and wellness trends. Consumers are…
Sales of savoury snacks in Bulgaria have remained flat in retail volume terms while growth in current value terms is being sustained by prices remaining elevated. Despite the decrease in inflation seen in 2024, the retail prices of some savoury…
The year 2024 has brought challenges with rising production costs leading to a significant increase in unit prices for savoury snacks in Croatia. This trend began in 2022 and continued throughout 2023 due to soaring energy and input costs. Major…
Sales of savoury snacks continued growing in most Eastern European countries in 2020 and 2021, in spite of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Even if some on-the-go sales were lost during the pandemic, particularly in 2020, home seclusion has tended to benefit…
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…
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…
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 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…