Estonia

The year 2023 was neither the best nor the worst year for beer sales in Estonia. Following the post-pandemic recovery in 2022, 2023 saw a reconsideration of consumer purchasing habits, especially in the face of economic slowdown. Consumers were more…

Within tobacco in Estonia, cigarettes continued to struggle to maintain demand in 2023. Smoking prevalence in terms of cigarettes saw a further small decrease at the end of the review period. This was underpinned by heightened health concerns as well…

In 2023, fragrances in Estonia recorded double-digit retail value growth, driven by the premium segment. While retail volume growth was positive in all areas of premium fragrances, mass fragrances declined, with mass fragrance sets/kits recording…

In 2023, retail sales of wipes recorded steady growth, though this value growth was largely driven prices increases as inflationary pressures continued to be felt in the country. Intimate wipes experienced robust volume growth in 2023, emerging as…

Overall, polishes registered marginal volume growth in 2023, as well as a fall in constant value sales, as continuing rising costs hit profit margins. Furniture polish was the strongest performer in terms of value and volume growth, with metal polish…