Western Europe

The market for computers and peripherals in Spain will see a more stable performance in retail volume terms in 2024, following the declines of the previous two years, when a high rate of consumer price inflation dampened demand. However, despite a…

Consumer electronics remains in a volume decline in Italy in 2024, albeit at a less steep rate than seen in 2023. Meanwhile, value sales manage to inch back into positive growth, thanks to inflationary pressures pushing up unit prices. Considering…

Portable consumer electronics, including smartphones, wearables, and headphones, performed well in 2024. This growth was driven by the premiumisation trend, which sees local consumers opt for higher-end models with advanced features.

The market for consumer electronics in Spain is expected to see a more stable performance in retail volume terms in 2024, following a significant decline throughout the previous year. This improvement will be attributable largely to enhanced general…

Sales of headphones achieve small positive growth in Italy in 2024, as consumers are increasingly incorporating the use of headphones into their daily lives, at home, at work, and while on-the-go. This enables people to listen to music, consume media…

TWS earbuds were the primary driver of volume growth in headphones in Portugal in 2024. The increase in outdoor activities and the return to offices post-pandemic have boosted the use of these devices for listening to music and podcasts, making calls…

Headphones represent the most dynamic segment of the consumer electronics market in Spain in retail volume terms. Growth is being primarily driven by True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds, particularly the mass market segment. This surge is attributable…

The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…

The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…

The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…

The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…

The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…

The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…

Home audio and cinema remains in a slump in Italy in 2024, in both volume and value terms, albeit with improvements in sales compared to the previous year. These improvements in sales are attributed to connected technological developments within the…

In 2024, home audio and cinema in Portugal saw declines in both volume and current value terms. Improvements in smartphones, high-quality wireless speakers and TV sound quality have contributed to this trend. The rising popularity of streaming…

The market for home audio and cinema in Spain is expected to face a continued decline in demand in 2024, driven by technological advancements and evolving consumer preferences. Younger consumers, in particular, especially those living in urban areas…

Sales in home video in Italy in 2024 are achieving positive volume growth, rebounding from the slump seen in 2023. This is supported by the positive performance of televisions, and associated developments around home cinema and audio which are also…

Home video registered modest positive volume performance in Portugal in 2024, following years of decline due to category maturity, replacements during the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing price consciousness. Current value sales are growing faster than…

The home video market in Spain is projected to stabilise in 2024 having experienced a decline in retail volume sales in the previous year. Market dynamics are evolving, with a clearer polarisation between premium and economy brands. While there is a…

Demand for healthy cooking ingredients and ready meals was on the rise in Belgium in 2023. Indeed, the Nutri-Score given to products is becoming more important for consumers, who are increasingly buying products with better Nutri-Scores especially…