Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Latvia. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Tissue and hygiene in 2023 witnessed substantial expansion, encompassing both retail and away-from-home tissue and hygiene products. This growth is underpinned by a multitude of factors, notably the elevated standards of personal hygiene and a…
Moist toilet wipes experienced an unprecedented surge in demand throughout 2023, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the wipes market. This surge was reflected in both value and volume metrics, with notable implications for consumer…
In Latvia, baby and child-specific products is a relatively small category in beauty and personal care. In 2023, retail volume sales declined due to further cutbacks together with the pressure of lower birth rates. Whilst lower inflation provided…
2023 was a slightly better year for the bath and shower category in Latvia. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for soap has remained robust with many consumers continuing the habit of frequent hand washing. That being said, the ongoing…
In 2023, beauty and personal care in Latvia registered strong double digit current value growth for the second consecutive year. Price inflation was less severe compared to 2022 supporting a mild recovery in consumer purchasing power, although much…
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…
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…
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…
Fragrances in Latvia registered a much slower performance in 2023 compared to previous years. Although fragrances are considered a staple item for the majority of consumers, demand weakened for several reasons. Economic uncertainty remained strong in…
Following a relatively strong performance in the year prior, demand for hair care slowed in Latvia during 2023. Retail volume sales came under pressure following the price increases, although this had a positive impact on current value growth. 2023…