Portugal

Being viewed as non-essential products, apparel accessories was challenged due to inflation rates in 2023. Portuguese consumers suffered from declining purchasing power, adapting their purchasing choices to focus on essential items. The recovery from…

Analgesics recorded a significant increase in retail volume terms in 2021 and this was followed by even more dynamic growth in 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic and the tough restrictions introduced in 2020 and the beginning of 2021 in order to prevent it…

Alcoholic drinks in Portugal witnessed positive growth in 2023, albeit at a much slower pace than the dynamic growth seen in the year prior. The positive performance came mainly from the on trade, supported by another record year of tourism for the…

Airlines were severely impacted by the pandemic as it forced companies to adapt their offer, restructure their costs and redefine routes. With the gradual reopening of economies and air corridors, airlines are growing although the number of…

Several hot waves and intense periods of rain in the winter months benefited category growth in 2023, with air conditioner and cooling fans seeing a positive performance. By contrast, air purifiers have maintained a negative performance in volume…

The air care category performed well in both value and volume terms in 2023. The increased relevance that the home environment gained during the COVID-19 crisis continued at the end of the review period, favouring the development of the air care…