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...
In 2024, overall consumer electronics in Germany is set to see only minimal growth, which can be attributed to the uncertainty plaguing German consumers due to economic developments, such as increased energy costs. Although the economic situation has…
Computers and peripherals is set to continue to see a significant retail volume decline in Germany in 2024, as consumers are still reluctant to make purchases due to global crises which are leading to the increased cost of living and uncertainty…
Cheese in Ireland is following a cross-category trend in 2024, with retail volume sales suppressed by high unit prices while value is better supported by the same factor. Within this environment, price-sensitive consumers are seeking value for money,…
Retail demand for cheese in Germany continues to grow in 2024. Hard cheese types, such as Gouda, Emmental, and Parmesan, have seen a greater increase in demand compared to their soft counterparts. This can be attributed to factors such as the longer…
Butter and spreads remains in a small retail volume slump in Ireland in 2024, with value sales better supported by high prices. This is affecting both butter and margarine and spreads, although we also note a sustained demand for butter within the…
Retail volume sales of butter and spreads in Germany are marginally declining in 2024, following a weak performance over the second half of the review period. A significant factor driving this decline is the growing health consciousness among German…
Sales of baby food in Ireland in 2024 inch closer back to positive gains in retail volume terms, yet still remain in a small negative slump. On the other hand, retail value is better supported by high unit prices created by inflationary pressures.…
Baby food in Germany is characterised by stagnation, with retail volumes recording marginal growth in 2024. One notable exception to this trend is powder special milk formula, which is experiencing above-average growth, and stands out as a bright…
Yoghurt and sour milk products has seen moderate growth in current value terms in 2024, but at a slower rate than in the previous year. Despite this positive performance in value terms, yoghurt and sour milk products has continued to report declining…
Both yoghurt and sour milk products in Norway are projected to see further healthy retail volume and current value growth in 2024, albeit slower than in 2023 as inflationary pressure on prices and demand stabilise. The introduction of new and…