Understand the key trends shaping demand and future opportunities...
Understand the key trends shaping demand and future opportunities across industries in Eastern Europe, with the latest regional and country-level analysis and market statistics.
In dog food in Hungary, the economy and premium segments stand out as growth drivers, suggesting a level of polarisation in the demand of dog owners. Dry dog food is set to overtake wet dog food to become the biggest contributor to retail volume…
Value sales of dog food in Bulgaria are set to experience moderate growth in 2024. Much of this growth will be based on the further penetration of prepared food due to pet owners' higher awareness of the health and nutritional benefits of industrial…
Depilatories in Serbia experienced slight volume growth in 2023, propelled by the prevalence of active lifestyles among women. As women ventured out more frequently, there was a corresponding uptick in demand for hair removal products. However, this…
Depilatories in 2023 showcased positive retail value growth in Lithuania, with volume growth rising in all areas.
The return of normal lifestyles in Latvia following the COVID-19 pandemic restored growth in depilatories bringing about a solid recovery in volume sales in 2021 and 2022. Depilatories is a mature category with limited growth opportunities due to the…
Depilatories in Georgia registered modest constant value and volume growth, partly supported by continuing population growth. In addition, inflation eased significantly and this also supported volume growth. Also, supply problems as a result of the…
In 2023, depilatories in Estonia recorded positive retail value growth, with retail volume sales rising in hair removers/bleaches and women’s razors and blades. This was an improvement compared to the review period, with the warm weather in 2023…
Deodorants in Serbia witnessed a notable surge in prices in 2023, yet this did not deter volume sales. Instead, consumers opted for alternative formats of deodorants designed for extended use, transitioning from sprays to roll-ons, creams, or sticks.…
In 2023, sales of deodorants rose following the full lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in Lithuania. As such, an increase in social and professional interactions drove motivation for consumers to maintain a fresh and clean scent. While deodorant…
Deodorants were one of the stronger performers among beauty and personal care products in 2023. Despite the stubbornly high inflation, caused initially by the energy crisis from the war in Ukraine, deodorants registered both healthy constant value…
While value sales increased significantly for deodorants in Georgia in 2023, volume sales fell slightly, as price rises forced some consumers to trade down. This resulted in many consumers switching to deodorant roll-ons, which actually saw volume…
In 2023, deodorants in Estonia saw positive retail value, with growing awareness and a strong advertising campaign in men's deodorants adding momentum to sales. Sales of deodorants also benefited from consumers returning to their social and…
In 2023, the sales trajectory of colour cosmetics in Serbia was propelled by a resurgence in pre-pandemic lifestyle patterns and the pervasive influence of social media. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram emerged as powerful catalysts, with…
In 2023, colour cosmetics drove strong double-digit retail value growth, driven by rising price points. Retail volume growth was positive in areas such as eye make-up, BB/CC creams and lip gloss, with sales driven by a return to pre-pandemic routines…
In 2023, colour cosmetics in Latvia witnessed strong growth in retail volume and current value terms. Although this category is subject to fashion trends, overall demand is generally positive. With consumers fully back to normal in both their…
Colour cosmetics in Georgia registered moderate constant value and volume growth. Lip products in particular performed well, in terms of value growth, in particular for premium products. In the mass segments, foundation and mascara performed strongly…
In 2023, colour cosmetics recorded double-digit retail value growth in Estonia, boosted by rising inflation. Price rises led consumers to be more cautious about their spending, with many not wanting to compromise on quality regarding their colour…
The trend in cat food in Hungary of offering variations for picky cats is becoming more prominent, especially with the increasing ownership of cats, which has reached over one third of Hungarian households. As the cat population is growing…
Cat food in Bulgaria is expected to continue increasing in both volume and value sales in 2024. This is partly due to growth in Bulgaria’s pet cat population, though the primary drivers of volume sales remain pet humanisation, rising awareness of the…
In 2023, beauty and personal care in Serbia witnessed a notable shift driven by inflationary pressures, leading to price increases across all product areas. While value sales experienced growth primarily due to these price hikes, volume sales saw a…