Netherlands

Despite a projected decline in luxury product demand in the Netherlands, mechanical watches continue to garner enthusiasm and promotional efforts. Mainstream manufacturers' consistent introduction of new models forecasts steady growth for mechanical…

Overall retail volume sales of tea in the Netherlands have continued to contract in 2023 due to a combination of rising prices, weakened purchasing power, increasing maturity and the fact that consumers are now spending less time at home with the…

Concentrates have long been considered a more economical alternative to other types of soft drinks by Dutch consumers. However, the traditional advantage they enjoy in this regard has recently been eroded by steep price hikes amidst high inflation…

In the Netherlands, the demand for casualwear is driven not only by the pursuit of comfort but also by the influence of street and urban culture trends. Younger Dutch consumers are embracing streetwear styles in both clothing and footwear, prompting…

While most categories of analgesics are set to witness decreases in retail volume sales over 2023, this is largely due to spikes in sales in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as stress and anxiety levels increased. In 2023, many…

Current value sales of leisure packages are projected to see dynamic growth in 2023, following an exponential increment over 2022. As a result, leisure packages current value sales are expected to return very close to the 2019 pre-Coronavirus…

Retail volume sales of coffee in the Netherlands are set to contract for a third consecutive year in 2023. This is partly attributable to the easing of the pandemic and the ending of associated restrictions, in that consumers are now spending more…

Microwaves declined in retail volume sales in 2023, with inflationary pressure leading consumers to be unwilling to spend on appliances. Microwaves was also particularly affected by the boost in sales during the pandemic years, with more consumers…

The traditional cheese sector in the Netherlands is facing a series of challenges in 2023, with a continued dip in retail volume sales. This is the result of several factors, including soaring cheese prices leading to fewer purchases among local…

In general, dermatologicals was largely unaffected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Most categories of dermatologicals continued to see retail volume growth in 2020, many of them at a similar rate to 2019. There are a number of underlying…