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Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Spain. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Demand for home care products in Spain continued to decline in 2023. This was partly attributable to the high cost of living in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, compounded by impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which forced many consumers to…
Home insecticides represented one of the strongest performers within home care in retail volume terms in 2023., This was partly attributable to soaring summer temperatures, due to the effects of climate change, which brought about an increase in the…
The Spanish market for laundry care experienced a decline in retail volume terms in 2023. This was partly due to a change in laundry habits, in light of the high cost of living, as consumers looked to control their energy bills and make more…
Polishes continued its long-term decline in retail volume terms in 2023 with many consumers no longer considering these products as necessary. This is partly down to changes in the materials used for furniture and footwear, with many consumers moving…
Demand for surface care showed signs of stabilisation in 2023, as consumers settled back into familiar patterns of cleaning behaviour, following a surge in interest in hygiene following the outbreak of COVID-19. Nonetheless, consumers remained more…
Demand for toilet care continued to subside in 2023, thanks to the normalisation of hygiene standards in the aftermath of the pandemic. The increased amount of time spent outside the home, for work or leisure purposes,. also decreased the amount of…
Spain, traditionally a country of bars and pubs, was challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent high inflation. Despite this, and a significant shift in consumer preferences towards delivery services – which are still dominated by…
The lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in May 2022 and the consequent surge in consumption had a positive effect on consumer foodservice sales across all locations in 2023. Consumer foodservice outlets in standalone locations were amongst the least…
In 2023, consumer foodservice in Spain saw growth across all metrics, albeit at lower rates than that seen in the previous year of the review period. However, persistently high inflation rates drove up average prices, limiting growth in…
Full-service restaurants recovery in 2023 was largely driven by Spaniards continuing to return to dining outside of the home, post-pandemic. This led to a decline in the share of delivery in 2023 compared to 2022. Meanwhile, the trend of working from…
In 2023, chicken, fish, and Asian cuisines performed particularly well in limited-service restaurants, thanks to the strong performance of KFC and the rapid expansion of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Spain. The chain saw its network expand from 13…
The self-service cafeterias model in Spain is closely linked to high transit locations, such as airports, railway stations and bus stations. In this regard, both inbound and domestic tourism play an important role in the growth of the category, and…
In a bid to increase brand awareness, several chained players in other categories with consumer foodservice in Spain, including Papa John’s Pizzerias in limited service restaurants and Foster’s Hollywood in full-service restaurants, have begun…
The combined impact of the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 created widespread instability in the local economy with high inflation and a sharp rise in prices continuing to be seen in 2023. This limited the recovery of apparel and…
Appliances and electronics specialists saw only modest growth in current value terms in 2023, with the challenging economic environment impacting spending on non-essential items. Although inflation was lower than in 2022 it still remained higher than…
Convenience retailers benefited from the lifting of the remaining COVID-19 restrictions and the opening of new outlets across Spain. There was also increased foot traffic in urban areas driven by the rise in tourism which supported the growth of…
According to the Spanish Association of Direct Selling, only around 30% of Spaniards purchase products via direct selling. The regions where direct selling has the highest penetration rate are Andalusia, Madrid, and Catalonia. The limited penetration…
Even though inflation rates declined in 2023 as compared to the record highs registered in 2022, they remained higher compared to pre-pandemic levels. As a result, price remained the main driving factor behind where many people chose to shop for…
Department stores benefited from the increase in inbound tourists seen in Spain in 2023 as foreign tourists love to go to places such as El Corte Inglés to do their shopping and to partake in the uniquely Spanish experience found in its outlets.…
The Dia supermarket chain reached an agreement to sell 1,000 Clarel stores to Colombian group Trinity in 2023. The deal, which it is estimated will reach EUR42.2 million, will see payments spread over six years and will include three distribution…