Austria

Although Austria enjoys solid economic freedom and a strong rule of law, a shift to the far right could create policymaking instability. Whilst unemployment is relatively low and inflation is falling, the economy is set for a marked slowdown in the…

Demand for personal care appliances declined for the second year in a row in Austria in 2023. High inflation remained, and the cost of living rose sharply due to the energy crisis triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. As such, the landscape was…

Paediatric consumer health has recorded a small sales decline in current value terms in 2023. Children are becoming more prone to getting sick now that the pandemic is over, with them not staying home as much anymore, going to school/daycare,…

Consistent with a return to busier, more hectic lifestyles in 2023, a growing number of consumers opted for perceived lower maintenance pet options, such as small mammals or those kept in an aquarium or terrarium. As a result, other pet food…

Other hot drinks recorded positive retail volume and value growth in Austria in 2023 despite growing health trends driving more consumers to lower their sugar intake. This was due to indulgence playing a growing role in consumers' everyday lives, a…