Czech Republic

Consumer demand for retail adult incontinence and consumption habits is ongoing, which led to growth in volume sales in the country in 2023. This was due mainly to the ageing Czech population, with an increase in the demographic aged 65 and over, the…

Freestanding is the most popular format within refrigeration appliances, with 92% of overall volume in 2023. Built-in refrigeration appliances did not experience the same boom as freestanding refrigeration appliances did during COVID-19, as these…

Czechs continued to reduce their meat consumption in 2023, with a growing number of consumers identifying as flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan. This was tied to the high price of meat, due to the elevated rate of inflation, as well as environmental…

Retail volume sales of processed fruit and vegetables continued to decline in 2023. This was due in a large part to the still-elevated rate of inflation, which impacted the cost of living and caused consumers to rationalise their spending. Consumers…

Premium beauty and personal care continued to see strong current value growth in the Czech Republic in 2023, moving even further beyond pre-pandemic levels. Rising average unit prices were key to growth during the year, driven by the high rate of…