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.
The decline in sales of traditional cigarettes was noticeable across the country in 2023, driven mostly by increased health awareness and the introduction of alternative tobacco products, but also due to financial pressures. Consumers are turning…
In 2023, tobacco in the Czech Republic continued to develop towards newer product types with perceived less harmful effects on health. Regular cigarettes remained the largest category, but retail volume sales continued on a strong downward…
Tobacco saw double-digit current value growth in Ukraine in 2023. After marked upheavals following the outbreak of war in 2022, global tobacco players adapted to the new reality and returned to new launching new products. These launches were mostly…
Almost uniquely among fmcg industries, tobacco legislation is not simply a guiding element or a means of enforcing consumer standards but a central determining factor in the performance of tobacco markets. As the cumulative de-normalising impact of…
In 2023, toilet care achieved marginal retail volume growth due to stagnating consumer demand and the maturity of leading subcategories. Increased attention to toilet care is compensating for the loss of the consumer base in the face of population…
Toilet care in Bulgaria saw positive development in 2023, with double-digit retail value growth and a retail volume rise in areas such as rim block and toilet liquids/foams. In addition, all product areas recorded positive retail value growth, driven…
With waning concerns about COVID-19 and the resumption of busy work and social activities, consumers increasingly opted for toilet care products that provide convenience rather than efficacy in 2023. This is in line with a more general trend of…
With inflation still high, toilet care registered a fall in constant value sales, as continuing rising costs hit profit margins. Toilet liquid/foams continued to account for most value and volume sales and also registered the highest growth.…
Toilet care in Georgia reported moderate volume growth in 2023. Toilet liquids/foam was the fastest growing category, as it has the widest product assortment with lower unit prices than most other categories of toilet care. Rising hygiene standards…
Retail value sales were positive in 2023, recording double-digit growth aligned to rising price points. This led to retail volume declines for all areas besides toilet liquids/foam. Toilet liquids/foam remained the most popular product format for…