Spain

2023 was marked by considerable challenges with regard to the raw materials required for tissue and hygiene products. Dramatic fluctuations in cellulose prices alongside general inflation led to rising costs for most players which they were forced to…

Tobacco saw a decline in retail volume sales in Spain in 2023, though sales rose in current value terms on the back of increased prices. Cigarettes continued to see an increase in value sales, whilst volumes experienced a further decline. While…

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…

TURESPAÑA, the Spanish public body attached to the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, through the Secretariat State for Tourism, is responsible for the promotion of Spain as a tourist destination in the world. The body predicted a positive year…

Toys and games in Spain faced significant challenges in 2023 due to demographic shifts, economic downturn and changing consumer behaviours. Economic uncertainty continued to impact retail performance in the country in light of rising interest rates…