Sweden

In 2023, value sales of away-from-home tissue and hygiene increased at a relatively high rate. Inflationary cost pressures remained an issue in 2023 forcing manufacturers to increase unit prices. Inflation stemmed from price inflation, spiking input…

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…

As Sweden’s birth rate continues to decline, baby food in 2024 is suffering from falling volume sales in 2024, following on from a trend set the previous year. Competition is intense and brands are responding by investing in value-added benefits such…

Total packaging unit volumes continued to see positive growth in baby food in Sweden in 2023. Swedish parents consider their children’s nutrition to be a priority in their purchasing decisions, and put the needs of their children over their own. As…

Bags and luggage displayed a positive performance in current value terms in 2023, Besides inflationary pressures, coupled with rising unit prices, growth was driven primarily by the revival of outbound travel, coupled with a continued premiumisation…

In 2023, baked goods in Sweden continues to exhibit normalising sales. After the pandemic, sales through foodservice took a hit, leading consumers to shift towards retail as they preferred dining at home. Additionally, unit prices have continued to…

Bath and shower, as a product area as a whole, faces challenges due to its high degree of maturity and commodification. This translates to declining volume sales. However, a silver lining exists in the form of a strong premiumisation trend and…

Beauty and personal care in Sweden remained stable in terms of volume sales in 2023. However, value growth was significant due to a powerful trend towards premiumisation and high inflation. Swedes view beauty and personal care products as essential,…

Skin care packaging, which is the biggest category in beauty and personal care in unit volume terms in Sweden, continued to record positive growth in 2023. While there is ongoing demand for these products among the local population, growth is also…

Sweden saw beer volume sales stagnate in 2023. The flat performance for total volume sales of beer resulted from the rise in on-trade volumes being offset by a fall in off-trade sales during the year. The category’s growth was constrained by the high…