Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across in...
Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across industries, consumers and national markets, with insight and market statistics that offer global strategic coverage.
Given that the lodging industry has been impacted more negatively by COVID-19 than any other previous crisis, the highly capital-intensive hotels sector is investigating recovery strategies that may change the way hotels operate in the future. This…
In the Voice of the Industry (VOI) series, Euromonitor connects with industry professionals to explore trends and innovations. This report draws on insights from a new addition to the series, VOI Lifestyles, and explores how and why businesses are…
Snack bars were most dynamic over the historic period, appealing to consumers as convenient and healthy snacks. Fruit snacks are also increasingly benefiting from the health trend, albeit still seeing strong competition from unpackaged products.…
Chocolate confectionery was hit by the loss of impulse/on-the-go sales, fewer gifting occasions and a disrupted Easter period in 2020 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), significantly affecting categories such as boxed assortments and seasonal chocolate.…
Chocolate confectionery has been struggling in 2020, hit by quarantines and closures as well as the loss of impulse and on-the-go consumption occasions due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Some of this has been offset by increasing at-home consumption,…
Overall chocolate confectionery sales were close to stagnation in Eastern Europe in 2020, hit by the loss of impulse/on-the-go sales, fewer gifting occasions and disrupted holiday periods (Easter, Christmas) due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), negatively…
Bath and shower as a whole as well as most of its categories continued to decline in 2019, with many areas continuing to see stagnating or even declining unit prices. However, bar soap and liquid soap will see strong growth in 2020, driven by…
The global pandemic will reshape how consumers prioritise their wellness and nutrition. A long-term change to health routines will involve balancing physical health and emotional-mental wellbeing, developing and, in some instances creating, new…
Although there was an element of some foodservice consumption moving into the home due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2020, the retail channel also experienced some disruptions during the year, including closures and supply chain problems, resulting in…
Bath and shower continued to grow in 2019, driven by body wash/shower gel, liquid soap and intimate washes, with bar soap recording stagnating sales. However, bar soap and, in particular, liquid soap have seen sales driven by frequent handwashing…
The Coronavirus pandemic ushered in unprecedented changes across consumer life. Technological advances in 2021 will continue to reshape shopping behaviour for digitally- savvy consumers. Leveraging Passport Digital Consumer data and analysis, this…
This report is a global overview of the fresh food industry, examining and comparing the performance of fresh food categories across regions and markets. It explores 5-year forecasts for each category and identifies five key trends driving major…
Sun care continued to grow in 2019, driven not only by its use in protecting consumers from the sun’s rays, but also as an aid to anti-ageing or helping to maintain a pale complexion. However, its performance in 2019 was hit by bad weather in some…
Beer sales continued to record a healthy growth rate in 2019, with particularly dynamic performances seen in Nigeria and Cameroon. However, this has come to an abrupt halt in 2020, with the arrival of Coronavirus (COVID-19) resulting in a slump in…
The report covers the five major consumer appliance categories, and considers the current state of the market, demand drivers and forecast to 2025. It examines the five key trends shaping major consumer appliances: Sustainability, new business…
As consumer awareness of social and environmental issues increases, steps to improve the beauty industry’s environmental footprint are progressing at a faster pace, driven by a holistic approach of “purpose over profit”. The coming years offer…
Technological advances are creating unprecedented changes across consumer-facing industries. This report provides a holistic view of retail tech adoption, exploring technologies like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, augmented reality…
The packaged food industry has seen fundamental shifts on the back of the Coronavirus pandemic with increased demand for staple foods, cooking ingredients and meals. This report gives an overview of the dynamics seen across the world and analyses the…
During the Coronavirus pandemic, distribution channels in packaged food have been significantly affected. Consumers sought convenient channels to purchase essential food in 2020. As a result, e-commerce thrived by meeting consumers’ needs such as…
The briefing includes the comparative visual overview of Voice of the Industry: COVID-19 Surveys conducted in April, July, and October. This report captures a quarterly comparative analysis of the Coronavirus impact taken by businesses globally…
The Americas as a region is diverse and characterised by a broad range of economic and social development. Like most regions around the world, payment policy is playing an increasing role in driving the rate at which consumer payments are…
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a significant impact on football tourism. As both the sports and travel industries struggle to recover, the impact on travelling football fans and tourism companies could be greater and longer lasting than for other…
The global urban consumer landscape is increasingly complex and difficult to navigate. Which cities should you choose for your consumer business expansion? To answer this and other questions, we are introducing the Euromonitor International Cities…
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has exposed the fragility of the travel and tourism sector globally – with a distressing economic impact on the cities with the halt of the travel sector, social distancing, changes in social mobility and lifestyle changes.…
Sustainability represents a major new growth frontier in pet care. This report explores the primary challenges and drivers that are underlying this global trend. It then develops a proprietary Pet Care Sustainability Index that uses three different…
Engaging millennials and Generation Z consumers matters now more than ever, as the disruptions experienced by these unique generations since the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) have accelerated both challenges and opportunities for businesses. To…
Leading laundry and dishwashing detergent makers are frequent targets for environmental campaigners due to a plastic packaging dependence intrinsic to the FMCG industry for decades. Plastic addiction is a critical issue, classed as a major corporate…
This report looks at the top10 global consumer trends Euromonitor International has identified as set to have the most impact on business in 2021. It explores the changing consumer values and behaviour driving the trends, the impact on…
Overall, the global Q4 forecast update does not indicate dramatic changes, compared to the previous quarter. Standing out somewhat are the US and China, with a slight upgrade to growth in 2020 following the upgrade to the countries’ macroeconomic…
Smart home is one of the most appealing topics in Home & Tech-related industries but also a concept that is often misrepresented. This briefing defines smart home as powered by artificial intelligence (AI) enabled appliances that are capable of…
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the consumer goods market in Sub-Saharan Africa, with recovery expected to take place over time. Consumers expenditure has been negatively affected, as value seeking consumers shift to essential products. The…
Unit dose detergents in laundry and automatic dishwashing (ADW) have morphed from being an expression of convenience into multi-chambered, multi-benefit revenue drivers for leading brands. Consumers have responded to the format which already…
In the Voice of the Industry series, Euromonitor connects with industry professionals to explore trends and innovations. This report focuses on the home and garden industry, drawing on a Voice of the Industry survey of 230 professionals spanning…
Consumer engagement, retention, loyalty and trust begins pre-trip, builds in-trip and ends post-trip, to start again in a constant cycle. Without adopting digital innovation and a digital-first mindset, travel brands will be destined to fail in their…
Captive audiences at home in 2020 have been re-shaping the business of entertainment. Where children (and adults) consume content influences their interests, shopping and playtime. For the licensing business, new routes to consumers are both an…
As wellness trends are expanding worldwide, older consumers have become a major driver of opportunities for companies in wellness-oriented segments such as beauty and healthcare. With much more active lifestyles compared with previous generations,…
Global consumer expenditure will rebound in 2021 following the downturn in 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Spending on hotels and catering is forecast to have the fastest real growth. This report will provide key insights…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…
Travel and tourism has been decimated by Coronavirus (COVID-19), leaving communities starved of income and jobs, whilst nature has flourished without crowds or pollution. As travel businesses rebuild, a new purpose and mindset is required to ensure…
This briefing provides updates on Euromonitor’s December 2020 forecast restatement for the Beauty and Personal Care industry, deciphering how the industry is navigating the pandemic , changes from baseline projections and highlighting future risks…
The number of school children worldwide has risen, while the average age of school commencement has declined. Education systems continue to adapt their curricula to the needs of the changing job market, and STEM education is among the top topics on…
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having an unprecedented impact on the fashion and luxury industry, which is facing further challenges owing to economic and political problems and income and wealth losses in key markets. This report offers a…
Environmental pressures and consumer demand are set to reshape business models and operations with a revolution of product technologies and services. This report introduces Euromonitor’s Environmental Sustainability Index, which ranks 97 markets –…
Restrictions on movement, changing consumer preferences and the heightened focus on safety triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic are anticipated to alter the future of consumer mobility, urban planning and construction. The surge in homeworking, reduced…
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has radically transformed the economic and consumer landscape of Latin America. For the drinks industry, the closure of the on-trade and measures encouraging more at-home consumption have resulted in the collapse…
Local dairy products have gained importance in former years not only for companies but also for consumers as they are associated with freshness, health and sustainability. This is a challenge for global players, and they have developed different…
Milk formula manufacturers face entrenched challenges due to unfavourable sociodemographic conditions. With reduced volume sales growth opportunities, premiumisation strategies driven by greater focus on innovation and segmentation will be…
Almost uniquely among fmcg industries, tobacco legislation is not simply a guiding element or a means of enforcing consumer standards but a central determining factor in the performance of tobacco markets. As the cumulative de-normalising impact of…
The Coronavirus pandemic has radically transformed the economic and consumer landscape of Latin America. It has changed the way consumers live, work and shop. Increased time at home, price-sensitive consumers, a focus on mental wellbeing and…
The annual IFA fair is known as the biggest Consumer Electronics and Consumer Appliances trade fair globally. 2020 was a unique year for IFA, where the trade fair was held in hybrid format - physically with very limited number of business attendees…