Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Slovakia. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Retail volume sales of butter began to recover in 2023, following a steep decline in the previous year. The latter was due mainly to rising raw milk and energy prices, which had an impact on production costs, and ultimately, unit prices With high…
The post-Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic wave of respiratory infections drove dynamic retail volume and current value growth in paediatric cough/cold remedies in 2022. This followed a strong rebound in demand in 2021, which was, in turn, informed by…
Plant-based dairy products continued to gain popularity in Slovakia in 2023, although the rate of growth in retail volume terms was much slower than that seen during the first half of the review period. Demand is being driven by a growing number of…
Drinking milk products in Slovakia saw a sluggish performance in retail volume terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. This was partly due to high raw milk and energy costs, which had a negative impact on retail prices. This led to…
Smokeless tobacco, e-vapour products and heated tobacco in Slovakia saw double-digit rises in volume and current value sales growth in 2023. In February 2023, tobacco products were subject excise taxes increase, though retailers of e-vapour products…
Sales of away-from-home tissue are heavily linked to the performance of the Slovakian economy in 2023. Although the economy remained robust, there were some signs of weakness and companies remained cautious in the face of high inflation. Only a very…
Over 2023, meal replacement is projected to see further, if slight, retail volume growth and fast retail current value, fuelled by high inflation. The category is driven by innovation and strong marketing activities in support of the leading meal…
Cooking ingredients and meals in Slovakia continues to feel the impact of rising unit prices in 2023, driving up value sales growth. As a result, Slovak consumers are becoming thriftier, allocating more of their budgets to essential expenditures such…
Products inspired by oriental cuisine continue to attract consumer attention in 2023, supported by expanding specialised shelf space at retail stores. Product innovation is also a significant factor, with K-Asia product line extensions from Kaufland…
In 2023, processed food, in general, experienced a slight boost due to a challenging year in agricultural production. A cold spring adversely affected or significantly delayed plant growth in gardens, compelling consumers who traditionally relied on…