Greece

High fibre remained the leading health and wellness claim in staple foods in Greece in 2023. Many consumers look for high fibre products to compensate for the deficiency in their fibre intake from vegetables, especially as increasingly hectic…

Sugar has become a key focus of consumer health concerns on the back of increasing publicity around the role of excessive sugar consumption in the development of a range of health problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Sugary…

The snacks market in Greece witnessed a notable pivot towards health and wellness claims in 2023. With consumer health consciousness continuing to rise strongly, products carrying claims such as low fat, no sugar, high protein, gluten free, and vegan…

Natural remained the leading health and wellness claim in hot drinks in Greece in 2023. Coffee and tea have an inherently natural positioning, which resonates strongly with growing consumer concerns about the potentially harmful health effects of…

Protein is perhaps the most popular factor consumers currently look for in almost any packaged food in the Greek market. With the health and wellness trend driving a growing commitment to regular exercise and sporting activity, Greek consumers have…

Natural was the leading health and wellness claim in cooking ingredients and meals in Greece in 2023. The claim saw dynamic growth in both volume and value terms during the year. In common with consumers in many other markets, Greek consumers have…

The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…

In 2023, wearable electronics was the second-best performing category in the Greek consumer electronics category, driven by the notable surge in smartwatch sales. This key trend reflects a transition from basic step counters to advanced devices that…

E-readers continue to experience a strong decline in sales, primarily due to their high price, which hinders their attractiveness. Greeks also have limited interest in e-books, especially the older generations who prefer printed books. Another key…

Smartphones are witnessing steady growth in volume sales during 2024, reflecting the sustained demand for advanced mobile technology in Greece. This increase derives from growing demand for premium devices with advanced features, with consumers…

The strong rebound in new car ownership in Greece has supported sales of in-car entertainment in 2023. In 2024, volume growth slowed markedly as the cost-of-living crisis urged many consumers to become more conservative with their spending. This…

Imaging devices in Greece face fierce competition from smartphones, as many consumers now opt for smartphones as their primary device for capturing photos and videos due to their convenience and portability. Smartphones offer ever more advanced…

In home video, volume sales of televisions are in decline due to the maturity of this category in Greece. With high TV penetration in the country, sales growth is now largely driven by rising demand for premium TVs featuring larger screens and…

Home audio and cinema in Greece continues to witness sales decline in 2024, in retail volume and current value terms. The decline is affecting all categories and all price points, with even premium models that are normally more resilient due to their…

In Greece, the best performing headphones are TWS earbuds. Both mass and premium products are prominent within headphones, although mass TWS earbuds enjoy higher volume sales given the shorter lifespan of economy products. TWS earbuds is seeing a…

Inflationary pressures continue to take their toll on discretionary spending in 2024 and this has had an impact upon the performance of consumer electronics in Greece. Furthermore, the government’s green scheme for replacing air conditioners and…

In 2024, computers, laptops, and tablets are still posting very strong volume declines in Greece largely attributed to maturity and post-pandemic normalisation. Notable volume growth occurred during 2020 and 2021, due to the pandemic-induced shift to…

The market for sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in Greece will see continued growth in retail volume terms 2024, despite the impact of rising prices. Indeed, some products in the category have almost doubled in price in the last year,…

The market for sugar confectionery in Greece will see a stagnant performance in retail volume terms in 2024, as consumers move towards more nutritious snack choices. In order to maintain relevance and attract health-conscious consumers, many…

The market for snacks in Greece is expected to register modest growth in retail volume terms in 2024, a slight improvement on the previous year. While this will be accompanied by a higher rate of current value growth, this will be due to…