Ukraine

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…

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…

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…