Portugal

In 2023, baby and child-specific products registered growth in both volume and value terms in, with rising inflation driving the positive value performance. Baby-specific products drove the performance of the landscape, while items designed for older…

Retail volume sales of baby food saw modest growth in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. Demand for milk formula in Portugal is strongly dependant on professional guidance. Consumers first make contact with medical professionals at the…

Baked goods in Portugal in 2023 is seeing a shift in consumer purchasing patterns, predominantly influenced by the persisting impact of inflation. Despite a decrease in inflation rates, the purchasing power of consumers remains constrained. Bread, a…

In 2023, bath and shower in Portugal registered positive retail volume growth, with a solid performance from body wash/shower gel, considered a basic staple by many Portuguese consumers. However, retail volume growth was encouraged by consumers…

In 2023, beauty and personal care in Portugal recorded positive volume growth despite inflationary pressures challenging consumers' purchasing power. Retail volume sales were encouraged by the rising penetration levels of less mature categories,…

In 2023, beer witnessed a slowdown in volume sales following the very strong year in 2022. Current value growth continued to outperform volumes due to high inflation and the expansion of international beers, both in the on trade and off trade. Higher…

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…

Although the cost of living is on an upward trend, with high levels of inflation and rising interest rates, local people continue to favour travel in 2023, taking advantage of savings amassed during the pandemic making travel affordable. While some…

Although inflationary pressures drove retail value sales in 2023, growth has also benefited from the recovery in out-of-home consumption and increased tourism. Additionally, growing consumer concerns surrounding health and wellness are leading many…

Breakfast cereals in Portugal has been significantly impacted by rising costs and cereal shortages, leading to a notable increase in consumer demand for private label lines. These private label products, known for their affordability and diverse…