Western Europe

Bags and luggage continued to perform well in Italy in 2023 thanks to rising internal demand, as well as good trends for production and sales. The category continued its post-pandemic recovery during the year, but at two speeds. In fact, on one side,…

Following on from increasing demand for bags and luggage in 2022 due to improving mobility, the category that had been battered by the impact of the pandemic and various lockdowns has witnessed another year of double-digit current value growth,…

The demand for Asian speciality drinks in Germany continues to be primarily driven by off-trade sales, although there is expected to be a slight off-trade volume decline in 2023. Sales of Asian speciality drinks via retail e-commerce benefited from…

The approval of medical cannabis has been postponed again to 2024 according to official sources. However, it is estimated that its full implementation will be further delayed. France began its medical trial in 2021. It was set to be a 2-year pilot…

Cyprus is relatively free and peaceful, but disputes over offshore hydrocarbon resources remain heated. Economic growth is forecast to slow down over the near term, while inflation is set to decline and remain below the regional average. Ageing is…

Sales were in decline in a number of countries in Western Europe in 2023 as manufacturers, retailers and consumers continued to be confronted with high inflation rates in this year. This was seeing many consumers switch to private label lines or shop…

Consumers have developed higher standards of home hygiene since the era of the pandemic, seeking appliances which are practical, convenient, and which offer high standards of cleaning efficiency. Within this context, both robotic and stick vacuum…

Demand for vacuum cleaners declined for the second year in a row in Austria in 2023, following a peak during the outbreak of COVID-19. Due to consumer spending on their homes being particularly high during COVID-19, demand naturally fell in the…

The gradual return to pre-pandemic patterns of mobility, including the recovery of gym visits, helped to sustain modest growth in off-trade volume sales of sports drinks in 2023. Growth was further supported by the continued rise in the popularity of…

The Swiss market for soft drinks saw a marked slowdown in growth in volume terms in 2023, following the buoyant performance of the previous year. The latter was driven largely by an increase in mobility and the recovery of international tourism,…

Light flyers continue to be perceived as desirable products by consumers, thanks to being perceived as healthy and energy efficient small cooking appliances. Indeed, consumers’ demand for such practical appliances has also led to a series of new…

Retail volume sales in small cooking appliances continued to decrease significantly in 2023, and demand declined in all subcategories. The particularly high level of purchases made during COVID-19, due to home seclusion, continued to play a role,…

Despite the category’s maturity, RTD tea sales continued to expand in off-trade volume terms in 2023, thanks to its perception as a healthier alternative to other types of soft drinks, especially carbonates, thanks to its relatively low sugar…

RTD coffee registered positive growth in off-trade volume terms in 2023, albeit at a slower rate than the previous year. Demand was largely driven by a return to pre-pandemic patterns of mobility, which fuelled the recovery of sales through retail…

Refrigeration appliances remains in a slight volume slump in 2023, albeit showing an improvement compared to the steeper declines seen in 2022. This is cited as an organic decline following the previous sales boost seen during the era of the…

Demand for refrigeration appliances was at a low in 2023, recording a retail volume decline for the third consecutive year. Sales were high during COVID-19, with consumers purchasing refrigeration appliances in line with heightened time spent in the…

Rising urbanisation and out-of-home lifestyles support growth in personal care appliances, along with a greater number of people in workplaces. Indeed, consumers have been paying more attention to their grooming since the end of the pandemic…

Demand for personal care appliances declined for the second year in a row in Austria in 2023. High inflation remained, and the cost of living rose sharply due to the energy crisis triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. As such, the landscape was…

Sales in microwaves continue on a declining volume trend, as such appliances are not seen as necessities and carry a negative image of being an unhealthy method of cooking. Overall, while the convenience microwaves offer is undeniable, most Turkish…

Demand for microwaves reached a low level in 2023, having declined for the third consecutive year. Many consumers purchased microwaves during the outbreak of COVID-19, when more meals were eaten in households and demand increased for simple and quick…