Ukraine

Street stalls/kiosks has historically been a particularly strong consumer foodservice channel in Ukraine, with it being the largest channel in terms of number of transactions prior to the pandemic. Since 2020 the channel has been under significant…

Self-service cafeterias in Ukraine continues to be a highly fragmented category, mostly consisting of no-frills establishments serving lunchtime offerings. Most of these establishments are fairly traditional with less reliance on technology than…

Russia’s war in Ukraine has created challenging economic conditions and a difficult operating environment which has presented significant obstacles for players operating within limited-service restaurants. Sales plummeted in value and volume terms in…

Retail adult incontinence demonstrated growth in Ukraine in 2023, fuelled by multiple factors, including a rise in the number of individuals affected by illness and injuries due to the war, increased awareness of the convenience of these products,…

Other pet food is set to see significant current value growth in Ukraine in 2024. The other pet population is expected to rise slightly in 2024 having experienced a marked decline in 2022 as war broke out following the Russian invasion and a further…

Chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks was one of the hardest hit categories by Russia's invasion of Ukraine with sales plummeting in 2022. This is due in large part to the fact the key target audience for these products are kids, many of which left…

In 2023, toys and games in Ukraine witnessed a significant increase in value, with video games hardware emerging as the primary driving force behind this growth. Several factors contributed to this notable upswing. Firstly, there was a discernible…

In keeping with the performance of the wider retail market, after the shock of the Russian invasion caused a sharp contraction in 2022, e-commerce in Ukraine saw current value sales rebound at a healthy pace in 2023. Indeed, it was among the channels…

Home improvement and gardening stores was by far the most dynamic channel within home products specialists in Ukraine in current value growth terms in 2023. This performance reflected an increased need for construction equipment and materials as…

Full-service restaurants saw a partial recovery in 2023 but sales remained well below 2021 levels as many operators continued to struggle due the difficult conditions in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion. Their higher menu prices compared to…