Western Europe

Retail value sales of tissue and hygiene grew in 2023, underpinned by rising retail price points. In retail volume terms, price increases dampened the magnitude of volume growth rates relative to value.

Throughout 2023, the economic crisis in Turkey cast a substantial shadow over tissue and hygiene sales, leading to a marked decrease in consumers' disposable incomes. This financial strain prompted individuals to adopt more frugal spending habits,…

In 2023, wipes in Portugal recorded positive retail value growth, driven by rising price points. Personal wipes continued to record a solid volume performance, with baby wipes and moist toilet wipes performing well. The economic constraints and…

In 2023, retail value sales of wipes registered a moderate rise. Inflation drove up retail prices of wipes in 2023 as manufacturers faced rising costs from energy, raw materials and imports. Cost inflation, increased input prices, supply chain…

Despite challenging economic conditions in 2023, the sales volume of personal wipes in Turkey experienced a modest increase. This growth can be attributed to the availability of a wider range of specialised wipes catering to specific needs and…

Cafés witnessed dynamic growth in Switzerland in 2023 as people returned to greater normality in offices and schools after the COVID-19 pandemic. While many local consumers have become used to preparing their own coffee while working remotely, the…

Consumer foodservice in Switzerland has experienced a remarkable rebound from the pandemic, with all types of locations showing signs of growth. Standalone foodservice locations continue to dominate the Swiss market with an overwhelming majority of…

Consumer foodservice in Switzerland witnessed solid current value and transaction growth in 2023. In the aftermath of the pandemic, there was increasing demand for convenience foods as busy lifestyles resumed and consumers sought out quick and easy…

Positive natural change and net migration rates will drive population growth in Denmark from 2021-2040. Quality healthcare and living standards will lead to continued ageing, with growth in the 65+ population shaping consumer trends and spending.…

Full-service restaurants reported moderate growth in Switzerland in 2023, as operators continued to see some recovery from the pandemic. Demand weakened due to inflationary conditions forcing some restaurant owners to increase prices in their efforts…

Population growth in Ireland from 2021-2040 will result from positive natural change and positive net migration. The stable fertility rate and birth rate above the regional average will create strong opportunities for child-related goods and services…

Limited-service restaurants in Switzerland continued to witness robust growth in 2023, having shown much resilience and adaptability during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. Players navigated the pandemic era well by focusing on takeaway, delivery…

Self-service cafeterias in Switzerland are making a strong recovery in 2023, as the category rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic. There is growing demand from locals and tourists travelling on highways as travel and tourism flows steadily move back…

Street stalls/kiosks have benefitted from the increasing demand for convenience food options in Switzerland. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are not only being eaten more irregularly, but also less and less at home. Instead, snacks in the form of…

The away-from-home channel in the UK experienced strong value growth in tissue and hygiene in 2023, with both categories growing by over 10%, albeit at marginally slower rates than the previous year. Value growth for away-from-home hygiene was partly…

Menstrual care in the UK experienced growth in both volume and value terms in 2023. Continuing on from its strong performance in 2022, the category’s current value growth in high single digits was only marginally below the previous year. As inflation…

Nappies/diapers/pants in the UK experienced positive retail volume growth in 2023 across the category. These products are deemed essential, ensuring stable demand, despite prices soaring. However, with birth rates in the UK gradually falling, growth…

Retail adult incontinence in the UK continued to record a dynamic performance in 2023. Overall demand for these products was based on several different factors, such as an ageing consumer base, increasing awareness, and greater availability in terms…

Inflationary pressures in 2023 marginally eased when compared to the previous year, but continued to exert strong influence on demand for retail tissue in the UK. Sales mostly rebounded in the second half of 2023, although not sufficiently to avoid…

Rx/reimbursement adult incontinence in the UK continued to record volume declines in 2023. The category has been in decline for many years in the local market, with consumers shifting towards retail adult incontinence as the availability and…