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Value sales in retail tissue were supported by inflationary pressures surrounding the paper industry in Italy in 2023. The paper industry is highly energy intensive, including in terms of water volumes used, thus costs have skyrocket for…
Household spending power in Norway is under strain due to the combination of price inflation and higher interest rates, leading to a more cautious approach to purchasing decisions. With inflation persisting at a rate of 5% in 2023, according to…
In 2023, retail tissue in Portugal recorded positive retail value growth, driven by heightened price points. As such, while value sales grew, retail volume growth was challenged, with consumers reducing purchases of items they deemed unessential.…
Despite challenging economic conditions, limited purchasing power, and elevated inflation, retail tissue showed resilience with it recording double-digit growth in current value terms for the second consecutive year in 2023. However, it is important…
In 2023, rising prices led to a dramatic increase in current value sales of retail tissue, as manufacturers passed on higher costs to consumers. Retail volume sales increased marginally in the year, as consumption patterns normalised given the full…
Retail tissue in Switzerland reported growth across all subcategories in 2023, with toilet paper the largest product category overall. Spending patterns are normalising after the pandemic resulting in steady demand for retail tissue products such as…
In 2023, retail value sales of retail tissue in the Netherlands experienced solid growth. However, declining disposable incomes are leading some consumers to decrease their usage of toilet paper. Adjustments in their purchasing behaviour have…
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…
Retail tissue demonstrated a single-digit volume growth in 2023, spurred partly by population growth and increased demand. Bulk purchases ahead of significant price increases in July 2023 also contributed to this modest growth, along with promotional…
The demand for rice, pasta, and noodles in Austria rebounded in 2023 after retail volume sales declined sharply in 2022. As consumers looked for convenient meal solutions amidst busy lifestyles, rice, pasta, and noodles emerged as go-to options for…