Greece

Wireless speakers are the only growth area in portable players and also account for most volume sales. Low-cost Bluetooth-enabled speakers are especially popular among younger consumers and are mainly used to stream music via smartphones and…

There is expected to be a decrease in volume sales of smartphones, which is by far the most popular mobile phone, in 2023. Continuing inflation and rising price sensitivity is persuading many consumers to put off upgrading their smartphone. That…

The shortage of both second-hand and new cars that started in 2021 remains a key obstacle to sector performance. During 2022 and 2023, delivery times for new cars exceeds 6 months, reaching even a year in many cases. The lack of both new and…

Imaging devices are expected to register further volume decline in 2023. Continuing advances in smartphones cameras leading are leading to continual decline in imaging devices, to the extent that some smartphones can meet the imaging device needs of…

Home video is expected to register minimal volume decline in 2023. Several factors are expected to cause the negative performance. Continuing inflation is resulting in lowering purchasing power. Also, there was a surge in sales of big-ticket items…

Several factors contribute to an expected significant decline in home audio in 2023. Continuing elevated inflation is reducing consumer purchasing power. In addition, during the early pandemic, there was a surge in spending on home audio, as people…

Headphones is expected to register double-digit volume growth in 2023 and is expected to be the best performing consumer electronic in 2023. This growth is solely driven by increased volume sales for TWS earbuds, with volume sales expected to fall…

The picture is expected to be bleak for consumer electronics in 2023, with overall volume sales expected to fall. Continuing economic uncertainty as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the significant rise in inflation and tightening monetary…

Computers and peripherals are expected to be the worst performing consumer electronic in 2023, with double-digit volume decline. Part of the decline is related to surge in spending on computers and peripherals during the early days of the pandemic,…

The Thessaloniki in Greece report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The Athens in Greece report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

Though retail volume growth is slowing for snack bars overall in 2023, snack bars have steadily gained favour among consumers in Greece, marking a rising trend towards healthy and convenient, on-the-go food options. Oat-based bars, in particular,…

Halva, a traditional Greek product rich in nutrients, is witnessing a rapid rise in popularity in 2023. Traditionally associated with fasting periods, halva has transcended this limited role to become a staple in the Greek diet. This shift can be…

The cessation of the pandemic and the subsequent transition back to normality have played a significant role in accelerating snack consumption in Greece. As people are spending more time outside their homes, they are leaning on the convenience of…

AgriFarm has recently unveiled its latest product line: vegan snack bars crafted from legumes. These come in three novel flavours, namely, roasted vegetables with thyme, Greek herbs with oregano, and Mediterranean with tomato, olive, and basil. The…

Planet Foods, the pioneering Greek start-up specialising in plant-based ice cream with an authentic ecological footprint, has made a powerful entry into the Greek ice cream market. Despite being operational for only two years, the company's rapid…

Despite the potential impact of price increases across various snack categories, chewing gum in Greece has exhibited considerable resilience. The typically low price point of chewing gum has ensured that its products remains an accessible purchase…

Oats have emerged as an increasingly popular ingredient in chocolate confectionery among Greek consumers. Violanta, a player active in both sweet biscuits and chocolate confectionery, has capitalised on this trend by diversifying its product range…

Greece’s business environment lags behind it regional peers, burdened by rigid labour market regulations, slow and inefficient judicial system, prevalent corruption, heavy taxation and weak financial system. The country boasts rather highly educated…

Ongoing depopulation in Greece in 2021-2040 will be driven mainly by natural decrease as birth rates remain low. Ageing will affect consumer trends and add to pressure on state resources. Athens will remain the key consumer market, despite shrinking…