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...
Personal luxury retail current value sales rose by 11% in 2023 to reach SEK15.2 billion, with growth supported by leading brand owners like E Saether AB, Hugo Boss AB and L’Oréal Sverige AB. Growth in 2023 was fuelled by consumers investing in luxury…
Retail current value sales of premium and luxury cars grew by 22% in 2023 to total SEK58.5 billion. This was due to rising demand from higher-income consumers, with expenditure proving resilient despite wider macroeconomic headwinds. The demand for…
Madrid and Bilbao are vibrant economic hubs in Spain, while Palma de Mallorca is set to record the highest population increase between 2022 and 2027. Madrid and Palma de Mallorca are set to lead in digital connectivity among cities. Palma de Mallorca…
In 2022, Sweden experienced population growth, driven by increased immigration, notably from Ukrainian citizens seeking refuge due to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Millennials became the largest generational cohort, shaping consumer behaviour with…
Zurich is projected to remain the most populous city and the leading city economically in 2027, driven by its strong consumer market and high disposable incomes. However, Lausanne faces challenges, with the highest inflation rate among major cities…
This Megatrends report highlights long-term trends resulting from shifts in consumer values and behaviour. It provides a summary of each of Euromonitor International’s 10 focus megatrends and insights as to how each trend has manifested in the UK.
Vienna is set to remain Austria's most populous city by 2027 while Linz leads in disposable income per capita. Austria's cities boast high internet connectivity, paving the way for 5G network adoption and digital transformation. Salzburg, Graz and…
In 2023, declining retail volume sales are expected across every product category in computers and peripherals. An important factor in this is that due to the increase in demand during the pandemic, demand has now dropped. In addition, the high…
In 2023, mixed performances are expected in consumer electronics in terms of volume and value development. Despite the fact that volumes are expected to see a notable decline in 2023, current value sales are set to increase overall. This is primarily…
Athens and Larissa stand out as Greece’s most economically dynamic cities, with Larissa demonstrating the greatest potential for future economic expansion. However, Greek cities will face enduring challenges. In the short term, this includes a global…
In a year marked by economic uncertainties, consumer electronics has been negatively affected, especially in terms of volume sales. Consequently, only a few categories are expected to show positive development in both volume and value sales in 2023 –…
Home audio and cinema had already experienced negative growth in recent years, especially due to constant improvements in televisions in terms of size, and quality of sound and picture. In 2023, decline is set to continue in retail volume terms, also…
Home video is set to show negative developments in both volume and current value terms across almost all product categories in 2023. Sales of LCD TVs, which includes LED and QLED devices, are expected to experience volume and value declines in this…
In 2023, imaging devices is set to show a continuation of the previous pattern of declining volume sales. Within digital cameras, both compact cameras and DSLRs are expected to continue to decline, while mirrorless system cameras are projected to…
In-car entertainment in Germany is set to witness decline in 2023, with a notable decrease expected in current value terms, along with a nearly a double-digit decrease in retail volume sales. This was a continuation of the trend from previous years,…
In 2023, various macroeconomic conditions have been affecting mobile phones, particularly rising prices. Persistent high inflation, as well as a scarcity of resources for manufacturing smartphones, and distribution difficulties, are expected to…
Oslo is projected to remain Norway’s most populous city by 2027, with a focus on education and employment opportunities. The urban population across Norway is predicted to grow, driven by factors like net migration and a better quality of life in…
Despite a crisis-driven year, portable players is expected to manage to achieve slightly positive growth in both volume and current value sales in 2023; this makes it one of the few product categories within consumer electronics to do so. An…
By 2040, Spain’s consumer landscape is set to be dominated by childless households, as the fertility rate declines owing to the population continuing to age. Consumers continue to seek bargains, with almost half switching to private label in 2022.…
Wearable electronics have proven to be versatile in their various functions in the daily lives of many consumers, providing a configurable, simple, and affordable tracker for basic physical conditions through their easy connection to smartphones.…