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-car entertainment in the UK continues on its declining trajectory across the category – in-car navigation, in-car speakers and in-dash media players. Both volume and value sales recorded double-digit declines in the first half of 2024, reflecting…
After several years of volume declines, demand for mobile phones in the UK is marginally improving in 2024. The category has faced challenges such as market saturation and economic uncertainty, where consumers have hesitated in making discretionary…
Demand for overall portable players in the UK remains positive, driven by the dominant category of wireless speakers. Local consumers are increasingly interested in and attracted to different portable audio solutions such as wireless speakers, while…
Demand for wearable electronics in the UK continues to grow, with the first half of 2024 delivering a stronger performance in both volume and value growth terms compared to the previous year. However, volume sales of activity bands continue on their…
Total baby food packaging volumes saw growth in Italy in 2023, although unit volumes and growth were driven by prepared baby food and other baby food. Dried baby food saw a decline in packaging volumes in 2023, due to the growing trend amongst…
Volume growth in computers and peripherals in Denmark in 2024 reflects a stabilisation following a sharp decline in 2023, where absolute volume levels were significantly below historic year-on-year levels. The 2024 results represent a modest recovery…
Total confectionery packaging volumes saw a slight decline in Italy in 2023, although while gum and chocolate confectionery packaging volumes declined, sugar confectionery saw growth. Nevertheless, not all chocolate confectionery categories saw…
Consumer electronics in 2024 continues to exhibit softness, with volume sales recording a slight decline following a sharp decrease in 2023. Several factors contribute to this ongoing weakness. Consumer demand for electronics is intricately linked to…
Total dairy packaging volumes in Italy saw slight growth in 2023. Although cheese remained one of the most significant categories in terms of packaging volumes in this year, it saw fairly stable unit volumes. The price of cheese in Italy rose…
In the first half of 2024, volume sales of headphones in Denmark experienced a decline but remained relatively comparable to 2023 levels. The product area faced significant challenges due to cost-of-living pressures, a sluggish economic climate, and…