Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Portugal. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
In 2023, surface care saw value growth dampened by the consumer switch to less expensive product options in the midst of a marked rise in the cost of living and an uncertain economic environment. The private label segment was a notable beneficiary of…
Snacks in Portugal is maintaining steady volume sales in 2024, in both on-trade and off-trade channels, despite consumers’ suppressed purchasing power due to the inflationary economic environment. That said, we continue to see an overall positive…
Gum just about manages to achieve marginally positive volume sales in 2024, while value is better supported by price hikes caused by inflationary pressures. However, we should also note that prices increases have been relatively mild in gum – unlike…
Cider/perry remains among the most dynamic categories in Portugal, as it successfully combines flavour, freshness, lower ABV perception and a healthier image. The growing popularity of cider/perry is extending to a wider range of age segments.…
In 2023, retail tissue in Portugal recorded positive retail value growth, driven by heightened price points. As such, while value sales grew, retail volume growth was challenged, with consumers reducing purchases of items they deemed unessential.…
In 2023, menstrual care in Portugal recorded positive retail value sales, aided by rising prices, while retail volume remained positive. The return to work and outdoor activities following COVID-19 benefited demand, with consumers needing to replace…
In 2023, retail value growth was double-digit for supermarkets in Portugal. During the outbreak of COVID-19, supermarkets experienced a temporary increase in sales as consumers stockpiled goods – however, this placed pressure on retailers to ensure…
Bleach saw continued volume decline in 2023, though an older, generally lower-income, consumer group remained loyal to the category, preventing a stronger decline. Bleach is increasingly seen as old-fashioned and potentially harmful to human health…
Household penetration of dishwashers continues to rise in Portugal, driven by the more intensive use of dishwashing appliances in the post pandemic era. The trend towards remote working has been a key catalyst in recent years as has the rising cost…
In 2023, tissue and hygiene in Portugal recorded positive retail value growth, boosted by increased price points. However, the prevalence of low wages, global price increases, and rising interest rates strongly impacted consumer purchasing behaviour,…