Sweden

Baby and child-specific products in Sweden maintained its positive trajectory in 2023. While volume sales remained stable, value sales received a boost from inflation and a growing preference for premium products. Swedish parents prioritise their…

Energy drinks is projected to post the fastest off-trade volume growth in Sweden in 2023, slightly faster than the increase for RTD coffee. Both regular and, especially, reduced sugar energy drinks enjoyed healthy increases in demand during the year.…

Recycling, reducing food waste and reducing plastics are well-established green habits in Sweden, creating a solid opportunity to develop Zero Waste products. The Can Be Recycled claim would be welcomed by consumers, with over a quarter identifying…

Hosiery is set to display a retail volume decline in 2023, in line with overall apparel and footwear. The landscape experienced an upswing in performance with the return of in-store shopping following the COVID-19; however, the cost-of-living crisis,…

Swedes love their snacks with high levels of per capita consumption for most categories but demand for healthier options remains comparatively quite low. Unlike most packaged food categories where consumers are opting for healthier alternatives of…

Although the political scene is facing instability, Sweden will soon join NATO, whilst its state finances remain sustainable. A slowing economy has been hampered by elevated food and energy prices, but inflation is falling and infrastructure upgrades…

RTD coffee is projected to continue to see fast off- and on-trade volume and current value growth over 2023. This performance is derived from a low base, but also the increased availability of these products, supported by several innovative launches.…

In 2023, staple foods in Sweden witnessed several key trends, influenced by consumer preferences, economic factors, and the ongoing health and wellness movement. Staple foods, including rice, pasta, and noodles, which saw a strong uptick in demand…

Store cards are registering further decline in terms of both the number and value of transactions in 2023 as they are perceived to be old-fashioned, plus other financial card types and instruments offer greater flexibility. In contrast to credit…

Wound care continued to see positive, yet modest growth in retail volume terms in 2023. The category saw an notable increase in demand in 2021 and 2022, as life returned to normal following the pandemic. With people spending more time outside the…