Slovenia

Laundry care emerges as one of the fastest-growing categories in home care, propelled by the increasingly busy and active lifestyles of consumers, leading to more soiled clothing. Fabric softeners witness significant growth within laundry care,…

100% juice is the fastest growing subcategory in juices, despite rising retail prices. These drinks are perceived as being healthier than most juices as they normally do not contain added preservatives or artificial ingredients. Consumers are keen to…

Ice cream is the most dynamic category in snacks in Slovenia in volume and value terms in 2024. The main driver behind this is the shift in consumer purchasing behaviour with ice cream no longer perceived as a seasonal snack anymore but instead has…

Hot drinks in Slovenia enjoyed steady volume growth in 2023, despite the upward pressure on prices as inflation remained above normal levels. Coffee is the not only the largest category in hot drinks, but it is experiencing a surge in popularity in…

The category of home insecticides witnessed overall growth in Slovenia, attributed in part to the aftermath of major floods that struck the country in August. This natural disaster led to a surge in mosquito populations, driving up demand for…

In 2023, Slovenia witnessed a growing demand for hypoallergenic and sensitive products, particularly in surface care and laundry care, driven by an increasing prevalence of allergies. Consumers, especially parents and pet owners, favour surface care…

Driven by a stronger consumer emphasis on health and wellbeing, current value sales of herbal/traditional products are experiencing moderate growth in 2023. In Slovenia, there is an emerging preference for herbal/traditional products over standard…

Hair care in Slovenia recorded another good strong year in 2023 with the return to normal grooming habits following the COVID-19 pandemic. Private label has witnessed increasing popularity thanks to its affordability at a time of high inflation and…

Chewing gum is seen by many consumers as a functional product with it helping to prevent bad breath after eating, drinking or smoking. As such, with consumers leading increasingly busy lives and interacting more closely with friends and colleagues…

Forecourt retailers is maintaining solid growth, after recovering from its declines during the era of pandemic restrictions. Within this environment, in March 2023, it was revealed that MOL Group has sold 39 service stations to Shell in Slovenia, as…