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Refrigeration appliances registered a stronger volume decline in 2023, compared to the previous years, as consumer confidence remained suppressed. Portugal’s high rate of inflation has resulted in further retail price growth, alongside the…
Category volume sales declined for the second consecutive year in 2023, following the strong sales experienced during the pandemic. Consumers made cutbacks on small cooking appliances as interest rates rises and inflation pushed up the cost of…
After seeing a steep decline in sales in retail volume terms in 2022 due to inflation and a shift towards more budget-friendly and convenient alternatives like frozen potatoes and ready-to-eat tortillas, the consumption of starchy roots displayed…
Sales of sugar and sweeteners in Spain continued to decline in retail volume terms in 2023, albeit at a far more modest rate than in the previous two years. Although sugar and sweeteners saw positive growth in current value terms in 2023 this was…
Following coffee, tea is the second most popular hot drink in Austria, offering consumers a tasty alternative to coffee. Many also appreciate tea as a hot drink option that can be consumed later in the day, as the product offers various caffeine…
The spectre of inflation has been casting its shadow over tea in 2023, significantly shaping consumer preferences and purchasing decisions. As inflation drives up the cost of everyday essentials, including tea, local consumers are making thoughtful…
Although overall volume growth declined marginally in 2023, vacuum cleaners is witnessing significant activity in product development. Due to the growing popularity of robot and stick vacuum cleaners, more brands have entered this segment and…
Amidst surging prices, consumer consumption of fresh vegetables witnessed a heavy decline in retail volume terms in 2022. This price escalation varied across different product categories, with tomatoes standing out as one of the most affected.…
Bottled water recorded positive total volume growth in 2023. However, this was driven by on-trade sales as more consumers shifted back to purchasing and consuming bottled water on the go or at food service outlets, gyms, work and events. Off-trade…
While carbonates total volume sales grew slightly in 2023, this was achieved through on-trade channels, with retail sales facing the consequences of changing consumer behaviours.