Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, sp...
Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, specialist knowledge and a comprehensive breakdown of key market data. Our research identifies key strategic themes relevant across the region, while also providing a more granular unders...
A contrast between the volume sales declines of 2023 and the solid value sales performance of cigars and cigarillos in Germany was partly due to the continued shift towards premiumisation. This trend benefited value sales of cigars, notably through…
Following a long-term trend, retail volume sales of cigarettes in Germany continued to decline in 2023, partly due to the steady decrease in smoking prevalence, notably among young adults. According to the Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA),…
This report provides valuable insights into product innovation in Italy, analysing data from Euromonitor’s Innovation platform. The report covers the Food and Beverage categories, showing the level of new brand and sub-brand launch activity.
Flexible plastic recorded dynamic growth in laundry care packaging in 2023, which is expected to continue over the forecast period. It was performing strongly in powder detergents and detergent tablets. This trend is noteworthy as it goes against the…
In 2023, Portugal saw modest economic growth which translated into per capita income growth of under 1%. This growth was driven by an increase in the minimum wage, positive job market and a rebound in tourism. Projections for 2023-2028 suggest an 8%…
In 2023, Norway's robust economic performance ranked second in Western Europe, despite moderately high inflation and cost-of-living pressures. The country's per capita disposable income is projected to grow by 8.8% over 2023-2028, driven by the 45-49…
In 2024, wearable electronics in Turkey sees a significant double-digit increase in volume sales. This robust growth is predominantly driven by younger and middle-aged consumers who increasingly seek devices that offer enhanced convenience and…
Wearable electronics in the Netherlands are expected to buck the trend and register healthy volume growth - in what is a segment that is still relatively immature, with further room for growth. Smart wearables are driving this growth, as they provide…
In 2024, there is a notable shift in consumer preferences from activity wearables to smart wearables in Sweden. This transition is primarily driven by the demand for greater functionality, as smart wearables offer a broader range of features that…
There is expected to be a slight increase in volume sales of wearables in Norway in 2024. This is expected to be supported by healthy volume growth for smart wearables, while volume sales are expected to fall for activity wearables. This shift to…