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.
Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV is ranked first in the global staples industry, due to its leading position in baked goods. The company is striving to consolidate its position as the world’s largest baker by expanding its product portfolio in the Americas,…
British American Tobacco is a highly successful global tobacco company, holding leading positions in cigarette, vapour, HTP and oral nicotine categories. The tobacco industry is under scrutiny from public health and sustainability officials and in…
Tequila is one of the fastest growing spirits, its popularity rising with changing consumer behaviour and interest in celebrity culture. Its dynamic performance presents an opportunity to reassess our understanding of this unique product – from…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…
Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT (INDF) ranked 14th amongst the world’s leading staple foods companies in 2021, with retail value sales of USD3.9 billion globally. The company has grown since 2020, despite global socioeconomic challenges. Innovative…
E-commerce continues to account for a relatively small share of global retail sales of soft drinks, with small local grocers still the leading individual channel thanks to the popularity of such outlets in many emerging markets. However, modern…
Latin America saw a major spike in demand for rice, pasta and noodles in 2020, when the pandemic first hit the region, albeit driven in particular by rice sales in Brazil in this year. This was followed by declining sales in 2021, as consumers saw…
Bayer AG continued to record growth during another challenging year in 2022, and despite the difficult operating environment created by the swift rise in global inflation and shortages to ingredients and raw materials, which has impacted growth…
Reckitt Benckiser (RB) has strengthened its position in 2022, gaining a place to become the world’s sixth largest consumer health company driven by strong performance in the US and the UK. Growth has been driven by brand development and customer…
Nissin’s main area of business in staple foods continues to be noodles, in which it is the number two player globally, and the leader in instant noodle cups. However, it is also a top three player in breakfast cereals in its domestic market of Japan.…
In 2022, the combination of COVID-19, geopolitical tensions and increased climate events deepened disruptions to food supply. Combined with mounting health and sustainability pressures, the context invites food players globally to rethink ingredient…
2022 presented challenges for Herbalife, as macroeconomic headwinds and inflationary pressures resulted in sales declines, pushing the company to withdraw its full-year guidance. However, the company is using the soft year to push its product…
Sportswear continued to outperform the overall industry in 2022, but a more challenging environment over the forecast period calls brands to shift their message towards wellness for growth opportunities.Sportswear brands should understand the renewed…
Jala ranks eighth in beauty and personal care in China. Over 2018-2021, the company’s value share stagnated at 2% in China. The structural changes in consumers' preferences and distribution channels have led to opportunities and challenges for Jala.…
Despite a rebound in 2021, notably in the US, Irish whiskey may be increasingly challenged by RTDs and world whiskies. A more diverse geographic reach could help the category sustain growth and avoid saturation, for which Irish whiskey brands will…
Sustainability is increasingly being viewed as a competitive advantage rather than a cost. Companies are increasingly marketing themselves and their products as sustainable. In this briefing, we will talk about the importance of environmental…
Hospitality companies have experimented with many new types of loyalty schemes since the pandemic began. In the Americas, subscriptions have become an especially popular option. Subscriptions is a fast-growing segment for hospitality loyalty, with…
This report highlights the results of Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Industry: Lifestyles survey capturing insights on consumer behaviour, shopping and spending priorities and corporate strategy objectives from professionals working in…
Amway is the largest direct selling company in vitamins and dietary supplements globally. A pioneer of innovations, it distributes its Nutrilite premium assortments at comparatively high prices. The company faces rising pressure from other players…
Plant-based alternatives are in emerging stages in Asia and set to gain traction. Companies must navigate the unique perception of meat and dairy in this region to introduce plant-based products that match consumer expectations of nutrition, taste…
This report provides a global overview of industrial trends from 2022 through to 2027 for the key manufacturing and service sector industries. Insights analyse long-term global trends that can help businesses adapt to changes in the production and…
Due to changing global demographics and unfolding financial and environmental concerns, consumption patterns have been evolving over the recent years, accelerating the shift towards more budget-conscious and eco-aware shopping. As changing consumer…
Evolving customer loyalty triggers businesses to redefine their strategies and business models and deliver authenticity, flexibility and a seamless customer journey. Building a deeper, more emotional connection with the individual customer through a…
The metal beverage can is gaining ground rapidly in the beverage industries of both Latin and North America. Cans continue to grow share in their core categories of beer and carbonates while expanding into a diverse mix of new functional and…
After a successful demerger from GlaxoSmithKline Pc, Haleon Plc, formed in July 2022, continues to lead the consumer health industry, supported by its power brands. While North America is a key region, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa…
Per capita consumption of coffee in Asia Pacific is the lowest in the world, and is growing only slowly, as the dominant instant coffee category is mature. Lifestyle trends are, however, driving growth in smaller categories, paving the way for…
Although UnionPay is the largest card operator globally by card payment value, it is still far behind Visa and Mastercard outside China across all card segments. Besides commercial cards, its mobile app and QR, in which it has been expanding,…
Roadget Business, the parent of the fast fashion brand Shein, has become a notable global fashion firm in the past decade, experiencing remarkable growth even during the pandemic. In just three years, it has risen from being outside of the top 50 to…
2020-2030 will be a key decade for professional football. It has seen the FIFA World Cup travel to the Middle East for the first time in its history, the women’s game is seeing positive commercial momentum, and the battle for the attention of Gen Z…
American Express is a diverse financial services provider and is one of the largest card issuers and card networks globally. In financial products, the company is best known for its charge and commercial card products. American Express is one of the…
Health concerns are influencing the performances of the various juice products across Asia Pacific, with NFC 100% juice, for example, seeing dynamic growth in a number of countries, albeit often from a still low sales base, thanks to its healthy…
This report examines the global car rental industry, providing analysis on market sizes, brand and company shares, growth trends over the review period and prospects over the forecast period. The report also considers the major trends shaping the…
As sales in consumer appliances and electronics moderate, brands must differentiate by delivering on key trends in the highly consolidated industries. Sustainability and connectivity remain key areas of investment, and wellness has emerged as a key…
Tea has continued to record positive growth rates in volume terms in recent years, but has also seen declining sales in real value terms in Middle East and Africa. With consumers struggling in a difficult economic climate, many have been trading down…
Tetra Laval Group remains one of the leading producers of consumer goods packaging globally, with a strong presence in liquid cartons, which dominate its sales. Dynamic growth has been seen in emerging markets, which offer interesting new growth…
The increasing awareness about the health and challenges of the planet has been translated into accelerated actions and investments by companies and governments. Companies competing in fmcg have an opportunity to leverage their plant-based portfolio…
Domino’s is the largest pizza limited-service restaurants (LSR) brand in the world, in terms of both number of outlets and revenue, and is the sixth largest limited-service brand globally by sales. Following consecutive years of strong growth in 2020…
This IFA 2022 Event Insights report unveils important product launches from one of the biggest trade shows for consumer electronics and appliances held annually in Berlin. Under the themes Connectivity and Smart Home, Sustainability and…
As consumers consider and preplan their snack purchases more in lieu of economic challenges, anchoring innovations around consumer routines and need states has become increasingly important. Looking closely at routine shifts such as those in work and…
Tyson Foods’ 2022 revenue was USD53.6 billion, mostly from its poultry, beef and hog trade. The company plays in fresh, chilled and frozen meat production, mainly in the US but expanding in diversified emerging markets. Its B2B includes Walmart,…
Under Armour underperformed most of its closest global competitors over 2019-2022, falling three positions in the sportswear top 10 ranking. Its sales are heavily concentrated in North America, and in three categories: performance, apparel and men’s…
Benefiting from growing smartphone penetration, supportive regulations and so on, a growing number of digital banks have been launched, challenging the incumbents. However, among all digital banks, less than a quarter are known to be profitable. Key…
Personalisation’s appeal is intensifying as modern consumers demand greater convenience and efficiency. Increasing awareness of the importance of nutrition for general health invites businesses’ innovations to create more granular tech solutions that…
The eating-at-home business has surged in the last years, offering more options for consumers. This includes meal delivery, ready meals, home-cooked food, and even snacks that deliver satiety and nutrition. In the context of inflationary pressures,…
The global luxury goods industry is witnessing a recovery, and is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2023. Gulf Council Countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE witness are recovering, as the countries welcome tourists. The outlook remains…
Beverages have been at the nexus of social interactions and an essential lubricant facilitating cultural evolution for millennia. Brewing in Mesopotamia, wine symposia in Ancient Greece and a coffee takeaway in any contemporary metropolitan city have…
The disposable hygiene industry is expected to see continued growth after a temporary setback in 2022, supported by improved health awareness, product accessibility and income, particularly in developing markets. Moving forward, a more holistic sense…
Mental health has emerged as a key consumer demand in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic. This briefing will examine survey data to understand how consumers are managing stress, where they go for support, and what other health issues they suffer…
China’s struggles with the Omicron variant across much of the year meant that sales of major appliances declined in 2022, resulting in slightly negative growth for the Asia Pacific region as a whole, given the size of this country’s market. However,…
After falling for two years, Asia Pacific sales of small appliances recorded positive, albeit very modest, growth in 2022, with the dynamic Indian market helping to offset the continued declines being seen in China and Japan. Stronger growth rates…