Ukraine

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.…

Men's grooming immediately returned to recording positive growth in 2023 after the decline seen a year earlier when war broke out in Ukraine. Although men themselves were sometimes unable to buy men’s grooming products, women often bought these…

In 2023, menstrual care experienced a decline in volume sales in Ukraine, primarily stemming from the departure of the female population from the country amid the ongoing war. While sales rose slightly in current value terms, this was primarily the…

In 2024, there was an increase in both current value and volume sales of mobile phones thanks to the growth of smartphones in Ukraine. This shift reflects local consumers' increasing interest in technological advancements as they prioritise…

The decline in the nappies/diapers/pants category in Ukraine in 2023 can be attributed to the dual impact of a declining birth rate and children leaving the country due to the ongoing war. The diminishing number of births directly contributed to…

During recent years, people have typically been taking more care of their dental health, which has been having a positive impact on sales of oral care as well as the development of the category. Toothpaste and manual toothbrushes generate the bulk of…

Sales of traditional other dairy products, like sour cream and plain fromage frais and quark, have benefited from consumers’ shifting from home-produced products and the grey market to formal sales of these products. Previously, many people would buy…