Ukraine

In 2024, home audio and cinema registered a decline in volume sales and current value terms in Ukraine. Notably, hi-fi systems saw a significant decrease. This trend can be attributed to various factors, including the growing popularity of wireless…

Home care overall suffered a decline in term so volume sales in the Ukraine in 2023. This was largely the result of the ongoing migration of people form the Ukraine fleeing the war and military action. This mass migration has led to a decrease in the…

The home care packaging market was showing signs of recovery in 2023, with retail unit volumes increasing by 3% on the previous year. However, this relatively modest growth comes after the significant decline of 25% seen in 2022, caused by the start…

Bath textiles saw double-digit growth in current value terms in 2023. This was attributed to the availability of an increasingly wide assortment of high-quality bath textiles products through online retailers like IDEIA. This expanding online…

In 2023, the demand for decorative paint surged within Ukraine with the category reporting dynamic growth both in current value and retail volume terms. This was driven by the trend towards home renovation and personalisation, amplified by the…

In 2023, insecticide coils posted the fastest volume growth within home insecticides overall driven by increased demand for efficient mosquito repellents. Ukrainian consumers prioritise these coils for their effectiveness, long-lasting effects and…

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…

In 2024, home video is expected to register growth both in volume and current value terms in Ukraine, fuelled by the increasing demand for televisions. Following internal relocations resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many local…

Dinnerware posted dynamic double-digit growth in current value terms in 2023 despite the challenges posed by the ongoing economic situation and price fluctuations. In fact, this strong growth was in part due to the economic uncertainty and challenges…

Sales of hot drinks were significantly impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 with sales plummeting as large numbers of people fled the country in search of safety. With Russia’s war continuing in 2023 the population remained significantly…

Hypermarkets in Ukraine lagged behind the other main modern grocery retailers channels in terms of current value sales growth in 2023. These types of outlets have lost ground to smaller formats since the start of the Russian invasion, in part because…

Ice cream in Ukraine is seeing increased availability of imported products in 2024, under popular confectionery brands. For example, KitKat, Toblerone, Oreo, and Milka, as well as Snickers, Bounty, Twix and Mars, among others. Despite their high…

In 2024, imaging devices registered a decline in volume sales and minimal current value growth, largely attributed to the continuous advancements in smartphone technology. Smartphones now boast high-quality cameras and advanced imaging capabilities,…

In 2024, in-car entertainment saw a decline in both current value and volume terms. Factors such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and reduced purchasing power may have restrained consumer spending on in-car entertainment. Moreover, the target…

Juice was one of the hardest hit soft drinks categories following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and it saw only a modest recovery in retail volume terms in 2023. The category lost a tangible share of its key target audience following Russia’s…

After 2022’s deep decline, liquid tablet detergents posted positive growth in terms of volume sales in 2023, with this attributed to its products’ efficient formulas and user-friendly attributes. Though growth was low, it was the fastest in the…

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…

In 2023, mass beauty and personal care in Ukraine was recording strong growth thanks to the affordability of these products against the backdrop of consumers’ falling purchasing power. The development of private label products has also contributed to…

Meals and soups recorded a relatively robust sales performance during 2023 as retail volume sales increased across all categories. This can be partly seen as the natural response to the dramatic decline seen in demand for meals and soups in the…

Thin wall plastic containers are becoming increasingly popular in frozen ready meals due to their efficiency and cost-effectiveness. These containers use less material, making them lighter and reducing transportation costs and energy usage.…