Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Serbia. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
While retail value sales were positively impacted by price increases, leading to double-digit growth, retail volume sales of polishes in Serbia were challenged. Price growth and the decline in disposable incomes led consumers to forgo the purchases…
Plant-based milk is expected to register healthy current value and volume growth in 2022. As yet, plant-based cheese and yoghurt do not register any discernible value sales, The growth is supported by increased allergies, such as lactose intolerance,…
Increasing authoritarianism and corruption are resulting in mass protests, although fiscal discipline is leading to better state finances. Economic momentum is slowing, owing to high inflation and reduced external demand, but foreign investment…
The increase in current value sales expected in paediatric consumer health in 2023 is mainly being driven by rising prices. Meanwhile, volume sales are being negatively impacted by consumers becoming more selective about what they buy. Waning…
The return of consumers to pre-pandemic lifestyles has triggered intensified competition with on-trade establishments. With consumers spending more time outside their homes and seeking on-the-go options, on-trade sales are experiencing slower growth…
The return to pre-pandemic lifestyles is encouraging on-the-go consumption of other dairy products. Retail volume sales of chilled dairy desserts and chilled snacks are both benefitting from this trend, since they are considered good snacking…
In 2023, oral care in Serbia continued to experience consistent volume growth, building upon the momentum seen in previous years. While the volume sales growth mirrored that of the previous year, the notable increase in value sales was primarily…
As COVID-19 fears subsided and restrictions were eased some non-grocery retailers saw a boost to sales, but especially those channels related to activities outside the home. For example, with consumers starting to travel home and abroad again there…
Nappies/diapers/pants in Serbia faces challenges from demographic and economic factors. The birth rate in Serbia continued to slow in 2023, reaching 0.5%, according to official national statistics, which was on a par with 2022 levels. The government…
Serbian women are generally quite conservative with regards to menstrual care. Sanitary towels remain the most popular product, whilst menstrual cups and reusable pads are available but remain a niche. Moreover, some consumers consider re-washable…
Men's grooming in Serbia exhibited a stable performance in 2023, with middle-aged consumers primarily gravitating towards basic products like shampoo and body wash. However, the influence of social media is prompting younger Serbians to adopt…
In the post-pandemic era, many Serbians have resumed their busy lifestyles and this has stimulated demand for meals and soups. Frozen ready meals is witnessing the fastest retail volume growth thanks to its convenience and the diverse choice of…
The surge in mass beauty and personal care sales in Serbia during 2023 was primarily fuelled by a robust escalation in prices. This inflationary trend, coupled with heightened price sensitivity among consumers, prompted a notable transition across…
While retail value growth was positive in 2023, this was driven by ongoing inflation, with price rises encouraging Serbians to adapt their budgets in line with reduced disposable incomes. Many have begun to focus on essentials while consuming less…
Juice, deemed non-essential, witnessed a decline in consumption in 2023, influenced by soaring prices and a decrease in disposable income within Serbia. Economically conscious consumers reduced juice consumption or migrated towards more affordable…
Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…
Ice cream is set to see double-digit current value growth in Serbia in 2024. In the context of a high rate of inflation, the prices of ice cream have risen significantly. The increase in raw milk prices and a decline in milk production have led to…
The number of households is set to increase slightly, while the average household size will shrink in Serbia over 2023-2028. Couples with children will remain the dominant household type but the fastest household expenditure growth is forecast to be…
In 2023, the consumption of hot drinks in Serbia faced a slowdown due to rising prices and a decline in disposable income. Consumers responded by reducing consumption volumes, shifting towards more affordable brands, opting for private label…
While retail value sales were positive in 2023, driven by rising unit prices, home insecticides continued to face a retail volume decline in 2023. This decline resulted from a reduction in the consumer base and reduced purchase frequency. High…