Greece

The consumption of cream has decreased, with prices increasing, leading consumers to reduce their purchases. In addition to high price points, consumers have turned to healthier options, so they are looking for alternative creams that are better for…

Other hot drinks posted a steep retail volume decline in 2023, aligned to the cost of living crisis and lower disposable incomes. As such, consumer purchasing changed, and many focused on essentials, with other hot drinks lacking commodity status. In…

Sales of fish food have been in decline in the last few years of the review period in retail volume terms. This decline is linked to the gradual decline being seen in the pet fish population. Fish are no longer seen as a “trendy” pet in the Greek pet…

The re-opening of schools and the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, such as compulsory use of face masks in schools, is leading to strong growth for multiple categories within paediatric consumer health. For example, sales of lice/anti-parasitic…

Value growth in hair care appliances was driven by air styling brushes in 2023, a relatively new category in Greece, posting a strong increase in growth. The value increase also benefited from the entry of Dyson products, which have a retail price…