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.
Even before the onset of COVID-19, the review period had seen strong growth in demand for ready meals packaging, but the pandemic added impetus to this trend in 2020. With consumers spending more time at home during the year, they ate more meals…
Demand for ready meals packaging was expanding rapidly in Romania during the review period, prior to the onset of pandemic. Urbanisation was the main driver of this growth, as accelerating lifestyles meant that many consumers had less time to prepare…
There was a slight decline in retail volume sales noted in refrigeration appliances in 2023, with sales of freezers falling. These products significantly consume energy, and with the substantial price increase seen in 2023, most consumers were not…
Retail volume sales of refrigeration appliances witnessed further decline in 2023 as consumers grappled with higher costs of living. The purchase of new appliances has been weakened by the slowdown in the housing market, as fewer people moved homes.…
Refrigeration appliances remains in a volume slump in 2023, following the boost to sales seen in the earlier review period, supported by the cocooning and home-renovation trends seen during the era of the pandemic. For example, freezers were popular…
Freestanding is the most popular format within refrigeration appliances, with 92% of overall volume in 2023. Built-in refrigeration appliances did not experience the same boom as freestanding refrigeration appliances did during COVID-19, as these…
Consumer demand for retail adult incontinence remains stable in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with marginal growth in retail volume terms. In response to rising prices, the category has seen strong double-digit retail value growth. Older people are the…
Retail adult incontinence in Bulgaria continued to witness robust growth in 2023, both in retail volume and current value terms, supported by the ageing population and growing urological problems. Rising demand was due mainly to an expansion of the…
An ageing population continued to support retail sales of adult incontinence products in Croatia in 2023. Rising product awareness and increasing availability in Croatian retailers further contributed to a positive performance. In addition, the…
The surge in volume growth for light adult incontinence products in 2023 reflects an increasing trend towards proactive health management among consumers in Estonia. With a growing emphasis on personal wellness, individuals are seeking solutions that…
Retail adult incontinence continued to exhibit stable volume sales growth in Georgia in 2023. However, the absence of prescription or reimbursement schemes for adult incontinence products remains a challenge. Consequently, consumers must either…
In 2023, retail value sales of adult incontinence goods in Hungary recorded double-digit growth while retail volume growth remained positive. Rising awareness surrounding adult incontinence further supported volume sales, with more consumers…
The surge in demand for light adult incontinence products in 2023 is indicative of a broader trend towards greater awareness and acceptance of these solutions. This trend mirrors the growing acceptance observed toward the end of the review period,…
The landscape of retail adult incontinence in Lithuania witnessed significant shifts in 2023, largely influenced by changes in prescription (Rx) pricing and consumer preferences for lighter incontinence options. Retail sales of adult incontinence…
Consumer demand for retail adult incontinence products in North Macedonia remained stable despite the cost of living challenges facing consumers in 2024. These can be essential products for the elderly as well as those struggling with lifestyle…
In 2023, the ageing population in Poland drove sales in adult retail incontinence goods, which saw positive, double-digit retail volume and value growth. As the number of older adults in need of special health assistance rose, this was accompanied by…
Retail adult incontinence in Romania witnessed a notable surge in sales during 2023, reflecting a robust upward trajectory fuelled by heightened consumer awareness. As societal perceptions surrounding incontinence products continue to evolve, there…
Retail adult incontinence remains a taboo topic in Serbia as people do not like to discuss incontinence problems, even with their relatives and friends. In general, retail volume sales are stimulated by the ageing population in Serbia, which already…
In Slovakia, retail adult incontinence products for light and moderate/heavy users witnessed sales growth in 2023. Increasing numbers of consumers are suffering with incontinence problems as the population is ageing. Manufacturers have ramped up…
Retail adult incontinence in Slovenia continued to witness robust volume growth in 2023. The country's rapidly ageing population remains a primary driver of this growth, with older individuals forming the core consumer base for incontinence products.…