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Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Turkey. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Beer registered positive volume growth in Turkey in 2023, despite the overall challenging economic conditions of steep prices rises and declining consumer spending power. Whilst volume sales are lower than those seen in 2022, beer benefits from…
In 2023, cigarette sales in Turkey experienced a significant increase in retail volume, growing at a double-digit rate. This surge can be partly attributed to a rebound in sales following a period of decline in the previous year due to adverse…
In 2023, discounters emerged as the largest and most dynamic format in the grocery retail sector in Turkey, passing out supermarkets in terms of value sales for the first time. The key factor driving this dynamism was the further openings of new…
In 2023, manufacturers launched concentrated, economical, environmentally friendly and refillable surface care items. This shift aligns with the growing consumer demand for sustainable and cost-effective solutions. One example is Cif Clean Boost…
In 2023, the prices of air care products experienced a significant rise, driven by the devaluation of the Turkish Lira. This devaluation led to higher expenses in importing, producing, and distributing these products, compelling manufacturers to…
Cider/perry saw slumping volume sales in Turkey in 2023, with both on-trade and off-trade volume in negative figures. This also shows a steep drop from the positive volume figures seen in both channels in 2022. Cider/perry is not the most popular…
Alcoholic drinks registered fairly modest single-digit volume growth in Turkey in 2023, with off-trade sales stronger than on-trade sales due to a notable transition between these channels. However, value growth continues to hit robust double-digit…
Home improvement in Turkey in 2023 was supported by the ongoing focus on home renovation, which was strongly inspired by the era of the pandemic when consumers were confined to their homes for extended periods of time. For example, as seen with home…
In 2023, Turkey's gardening sector experienced significant growth in the use of fertiliser, driven by the burgeoning interest in home gardening. Leading brands such as Vilmorin (Vilmorin Anadolu Tohumculuk), Çiçek Costuran (Ozlem Hasere Ilaclari),…
Continued high inflation and a weak local currency negatively impacted video games in Turkey in 2023. Though current value sales increased, constant value sales fell significantly. Also, a notable trend in 2023 was the shift from mobile games to…
Turkey’s pet products market is benefitting from the pet humanisation trend in 2024, as seen in other pet care categories. Humanisation is particularly pronounced among dog owners, who are thus more likely than other pet owners to buy non-essential…
Turkish consumers demonstrated a growing interest in advanced skin care regimens in 2023. This trend, exemplified by the popularity of "skin cycling," involves incorporating a wider variety of ingredients and product formats into daily routines.…
In 2023, retail value growth in home care was significant, driven by rising inflation and increased unit prices.
The market witnessed significant damage and losses due to a massive and destructive earthquake that occurred on 6 February 2023, affecting 11 provinces in east and southeast Turkey. The major earthquake impacted provinces with a special role in…
Consumers have developed higher standards of home hygiene since the era of the pandemic, seeking appliances which are practical, convenient, and which offer high standards of cleaning efficiency. Within this context, both robotic and stick vacuum…
Sales in microwaves continue on a declining volume trend, as such appliances are not seen as necessities and carry a negative image of being an unhealthy method of cooking. Overall, while the convenience microwaves offer is undeniable, most Turkish…
Wine fell into a volume slump in Turkey in 2023, while value remained supported by unit price hikes. This volume decline in wine is due to the industry facing significant challenges, including poor grape harvesting, the aforementioned rising unit…
Eyewear in Turkey has been in recovery since 2021, but a full return to pre-pandemic levels in volume terms is not expected until the second half of the forecast period. Sales have already recovered in current value terms, but this has largely driven…
2024 is seeing the continued preference of cats over dogs in Turkey, benefitting sales in cat food. Cats are smaller than most dogs and so require less food and less space and are generally much lower maintenance, supporting rising cat ownership as…
Driven by rising costs of living and a desire for streamlined routines, Turkish consumers have increasingly been looking for skin care and sun care products that offer multiple benefits in 2023. This trend fuelled the demand for hybrid sun care…