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Refrigeration appliances is set to see a weak year in 2023, as several categories are expected to face retail volume decline, after a period of robust expansion during the pandemic, primarily fuelled by the heightened consumer demand for food storage…

Retail volume and current value sales of electric facial cleansers are set to continue to decline in 2023. L’Oréal discontinued its Clarisonic system in 2021. In 2023, Clinique discontinued its own version of an electric facial cleanser, the Sonic…

In 2023, microwaves is set to experience a slight decline in volume sales, continuing the downwards trend from the previous year. These downturns came as a counterpoint to the robust sales witnessed in the first two years of the pandemic, as…

In 2023, electric large cooking appliances are set to experience growth, while gas large cooking appliances are expected to experience volume decline, largely influenced by consumer-driven trends and emerging environmental considerations. The…

Overall home laundry appliances is set to experience retail volume decline for the second year in a row in 2023, in a correction from the dynamic growth seen in 2021. However, the decline in 2023 is expected to be steeper than the one seen in 2022,…

The transportation industry is undergoing a paradigm shift away from fossil fuels amid growing global pressures to reduce carbon emissions. The report assesses the market for EV batteries and essential metals such as lithium and cobalt and points out…

Unit volumes of food preparation appliances are set to decline for a second year in 2023, due to the challenging macroenvironment and maturity in the category. While consumers’ willingness to absorb price increases in 2022 to some degree mitigated…

In dishwashers, quiet operation and efficient performance remain top priorities, resonating with consumers’ demand for seamless kitchen experiences. While these core features continue to drive innovation, leading brands have also invested in…

Several noteworthy developments have come into focus in consumer appliances in 2023. One significant trend is the expectation of declining retail volume sales across various consumer appliances categories. This follows a period of robust growth, and…

Air treatment products saw a slight decline in 2022, after strong volume and current value growth in 2020 and 2021. However, the category is expected to be one of the few to see both current value and volume growth in 2023, due to very high…

The number of households is set to increase moderately in Canada over 2022-2027, with single person households remaining the leading household type. In 2022, household spending was affected by inflation, which stood at 6.8%, increasing living costs.…

Following robust growth in 2021, womenswear in the US experienced a pronounced deceleration in both value and volume growth in 2022, and this slower rate of growth is set to be maintained in 2023. This slowdown can be attributed to the return to the…

In the face of peaking inflation rates and declining consumer confidence in 2022, sports apparel and footwear outperformed the broader apparel and footwear industry. This trend has extended into 2023, with sportswear displaying remarkable resilience…

Despite seeing robust recovery in 2021, the current value growth rate of menswear notably decelerated in 2022, and has faced continuing challenges in 2023. This slowdown can primarily be attributed to the return to the pre-pandemic level of sales,…

In 2022, jeans experienced a slight drop in volume sales, while showing a marginal increase in current value terms, primarily attributed to surging inflation and economic uncertainties leading to higher prices, which in turn dampened consumer…

In 2020, although turning to decline, hosiery displayed remarkable resilience, standing out for its performance amongst various categories in apparel and footwear. This resilience stemmed from the continued demand for non-sheer hosiery, which became…

After experiencing a significant decline in 2020 due to the pandemic, sales of footwear rebounded notably in 2021, seeing a full recovery. This resurgence was driven by consumers eager to update their wardrobes and regain a sense of normalcy as…

Childrenswear in the US, which showed recovery from the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, faced significant challenges in 2022, and this has continued in 2023, due to the impact of inflation and the rising cost of living.…

Apparel and footwear in the US, which saw robust growth in 2021, encountered a noticeable deceleration in both current value and volume terms starting from 2022. This slowdown can primarily be attributed to the persistent inflation and ongoing…

In 2020, current value sales of apparel accessories witnessed a significant decline, with limited demand for these items, except for face masks (included under other apparel accessories). While the category experienced some value growth in 2021, it…

This report provides insights into product innovation in Canada, analysing data from Euromonitor International’s Innovation Platform. The report covers the food and beverage categories, showing the level of new brand and sub-brand launch activity.

This report provides insights into product innovation in Canada, analysing data from Euromonitor International’s Innovation Platform. The report covers the beauty, health and home categories, showing the level of new brand and sub-brand launch…

The briefing examines how the chemical products industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of chemical products output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry…

The briefing examines how the information and communications (ICT) industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of ICT output. The report also provides data for turnover, market size, industry costs, industry profitability…

The briefing examines how the hotels and restaurants industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of hotels and restaurants output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs,…

This report provides valuable insights into product innovation in the US, analysing data from Euromonitor’s Innovation platform. The report covers the beauty, health and home categories, showing the level of new brand and subbrand launch activity.

In 2022, sales of plant-based alternatives to meat and seafood grew at a slower pace, leading to speculation that this is no longer a top trend. Due to rapid inflation and supply chain disruptions since the pandemic, consumers looked for…

Due to the negative health effects of COVID-19, during the pandemic shoppers began buying beverages to boost their health, preferring products which claimed benefits such as immune system support. Demand grew for functionality, and thanks to the…

With higher prices negatively impacting the affordability of nutritious foods for US consumers, players in snacks and government authorities have set long-term intervention strategies to expand access to healthier snacks. President Biden hosted the…

The nature of modern life has led to a US consumer whose default setting is increasingly one of a high level of stress. This has naturally been a boon to hot drinks with calming claims, particularly those in the herbal tea space, although other…

As plant-based dairy has become increasingly mature in the US, the large dairy producers in the industry have now introduced plant-based varieties to the market in all categories within dairy products and alternatives. For instance, the Babybel…

Interest in labels and certifications that highlight positive and/or “healthy” attributes is increasing, as consumers are looking for functionality and are taking a more balanced approach, instead of simply consuming foods with reduced ingredients…

The health and wellness industry continues to grow in importance post-pandemic as consumers become more aware of the negative health impact of processed foods, seeking healthier foods and beverages from a range of claims such as natural, organic,…

This briefing examines how the automotive industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of automotive output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…

The global economy is facing weaker growth and increasing fragmentation, as a result of rising geopolitical tensions, especially due to the war in Ukraine and the US-China strategic rivalry. Protectionism, industrial policy and a focus on resilience…

In 2022 new vehicle sales hit historic lows in the US mobility sector, due to supply and demand pressures, but are forecast to grow by 14.0% over 2022-2027. EVs are thriving, thanks to the Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act and improved…

The briefing examines how the furniture industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of furniture output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and…

2022 marked a year of mobility recovery in Canada. While light vehicle sales faced a slight decline amidst supply chain challenges and economic headwinds, other sectors like electric and alternative fuel vehicles demonstrated robust growth. Shared…

In 2022, construction grappled with rising interest rates and living costs, affecting residential, industrial and commercial sectors. Government commitments to infrastructure drove demand. Despite cost surges, solid demand allowed passing expenses to…

The global agriculture industry recorded moderate positive growth in 2022, mainly driven by high commodity prices and global food inflation. Climate change, natural disasters, rising labour shortages, geopolitical tensions, rising protectionism and…

Toronto will remain Canada's most populous city in 2027. Strong internet connectivity will drive 5G adoption and digital transformation. Toronto will continue as the largest consumer market. Ottawa - Gatineau had the highest inflation in 2022, while…

This Megatrends report highlights long-term trends resulting from shifts in consumer values and behaviour. It provides a summary of each of Euromonitor International’s 10 focus megatrends and insights as to how each trend has manifested in Canada.

This Megatrends report highlights long-term trends resulting from shifts in consumer values and behaviour. It provides a summary of each of Euromonitor International’s 10 focus megatrends and insights as to how each trend has manifested in the US.

The success of the Super Mario and Barbie movies will further accelerate the digitalisation of young adults’ childhood favourite toy characters. More toys and games companies are making film adaptations of classic toys to generate additional revenues…

Premium and luxury cars is set to see current value growth of 6% to total CAD14.8 billion in 2023. This growth is as a result of elevated demand from higher-income consumers exhibiting resilience in the face of macroeconomic challenges. Wealth…

Personal luxury is set to see current value growth of 6% in 2023 to total CAD11.4 billion. Growth is being supported by strong performances from leading brand providers, such as Michael Kors Canada Holdings Ltd, Canada Goose Holdings Inc and L’Oréal…

Retail value sales of luxury goods in Canada are set to rise by 7% in 2023 in current terms to total CAD30.7 billion. There is a clear focus on recovery post-lockdown, with luxury shoppers keen to indulge in activities that may have been off limits…

Fine wines/Champagne and spirits is set to grow by 9% in current value terms to reach CAD3.0 billion in 2023 with sales boosted by a strong consumer appetite for experiences and enjoyment after the pandemic. Socialising over a drink with friends…

Consumer demand has clearly shifted away from manufactured consumer goods towards experiences and services in Canada. Due to this, experiential luxury is set to see current value growth of 13% to total CAD1.5 billion in 2023. Sales have been boosted…