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Positive natural change will drive overall population growth across 2021-2040. Ageing is a key global trend, influenced by rising life expectancy and declining birth rates. The population aged 65+ will continue to expand, impacting global trends.…

As the cataclysmic, pandemic-induced declines fade in the rear-view mirror and the tidal wave of revenge conviviality that followed begins to break and subside, the alcoholic drinks industry narrative is facing a significant slowdown yet remains…

Apparel and footwear was among the industries worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine further disrupts the world’s economy, fashion players are now in a race to adapt to an increasingly uncertain environment. Those…

The report provides an overview of the global light vehicles industry which includes an assessment of market size, company shares and brand performance. It also identifies the five major trends which are shaping the future of the automotive industry.…

The beauty and personal care industry exceeded expectations in 2023, driven by the mass and premium segments, key beauty categories, premiumisation in personal care categories and rising consumption. The largest engines of growth were skin care, Asia…

Despite a stutter in 2022 (13% growth vs 30% in 2021), caused by the prior year’s strong performance, price compression, consumer churn and a more uncertain macro environment, the legal cannabis market is expanding rapidly, as wider legalisation and…

Like every other CPG industry, the recent history and short-term future evolution of the global cigarettes industry will be dominated by the ongoing fallout of from the Coronavirus pandemic. Coming out of a moderately improved volume and value…

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…

The small appliances market was less impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic compared to major appliances. It registered a decrease of 1.9% compared to 6.5% for the latter. A major driver was consumers buying small appliances to help with daily…

Pent-up demand from emerging markets like Brazil, China and Indonesia is expected to push global sales to grow by 4% in 2024 despite consumers cutting down on purchases in 2022 and 2023.

The world market for consumer finance continues to see card and electronic payment value grow for consumers around the world as consumer confidence strengthens. Card payment value growth over the forecast period is expected to be driven by credit…

The foodservice industry has navigated substantial challenges recently, encompassing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, and disruptions in the supply chain. Driven by global inflation, the industry aims to restore value…

In 2023, the global marketplace for consumer health continued to be impacted by inflation and vacillating consumer demand, which limited innovation and acquisition strategies throughout the year. Nevertheless, strong growth can be found across the…

Cooking ingredients and meals has experienced turbulent times, with inflationary pressures and changing working environments in the post-pandemic world causing both channel and category shifts. Consumers are changing their cooking and eating habits,…

The dairy products and alternatives industry is expected to see a 6% increase in 2023 (current terms and year-on-year exchange rates), mainly driven by inflationary pressures. This report examines key industry trends, including health and…

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…

The outlook for world duty-free looks rosy, as pent-up demand and the recent reopening of China are powering tourism recovery, despite the headwinds caused by the cost-of-living crisis. Duty-free players are diversifying their source markets,…

Eyewear was on an upward trend in 2023. The resurgence of travel post-pandemic, coupled with heightened consumer interest in eye health amid vision challenges such as myopia, presents opportunities for players. Going into 2024, businesses and…

This report is a global overview of the fresh food industry, considering its major trends and developments. The report examines the comparative performance of fresh foods across regions and markets and explores five-year forecasts. In addition, it…

As consumer awareness about diet impact on their health increases, health and wellness product demand gets stronger. Nevertheless, different consumer needs lead to stronger market fragmentation, and, for companies playing in this market, navigating…

Consumers concerned about their physical and mental wellbeing are seeking preventative health solutions in food. This is driving sales of health and wellness packaged food, which reached USD497 billion in 2021. Free from has seen the strongest…

Home care faces challenges from high inflation, rising prices, and strained supply chains, leading to flat sales. High inflation reshapes habits, boosting private labels. Brands diversify portfolios and innovate for superiority. Industry tackles…

The cost-of-living crisis harmed big-ticket and larger renovations, ending the home improvement boom and resetting demand. DIY activity fell below 2019 levels, whilst gardening retained demand due to the grow-your-own food trend and bringing more…

Demand was saturated during the pandemic-induced boom. Big ticket purchases are now suppressed by a cost-of-living crisis. Not having a fully realised omnichannel strategy created vulnerabilities; new small store openings are part of a correction, as…

A return to normality will prove elusive for the global hot drinks industry in 2024. Supply chain challenges have moderated but not gone away, as increasingly value-conscious consumers try to balance their desires with tight budgets. Meanwhile,…

In-destination spending is benefiting from the recovery of tourism, with pent-up demand and revenge travel driving trips abroad and powering visitor spending. Shopping is receiving a boost from the return of Chinese travellers after the removal of…

Global lodging sales surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time in 2023. Consumers’ eagerness for travel has driven a strong recovery across all global regions. The growth of luxury travel and short-term rentals will be an important factor in…

The pandemic, cost-of-living crisis and inflation hikes continue to have an unprecedented impact on affluent populations, their wealth, and their spending habits on luxury goods. The top wealth segments stand out more now than ever before and remain…

The major appliances market saw a challenging 2023 in volume terms as consumers continued to scale back. However, industry innovations kept many interested, keeping healthy value sales. Innovations in AI, advances in interoperability between…

COVID-19 led to global automotive sales plummeting by 16% in 2020, as lockdowns curtailed business and consumer activity. Passenger vehicle sales will, however, recover and grow by 28% over 2020-2025. Shared mobility was also squeezed, with gross…

In 2020, consumers’ interest in keeping themselves healthy and strong against Coronavirus (COVID-19) was reflected in nutritional intake trends. Regional trends in sugar and fat consumption in 2020 suggest which nutrients consumers desire more when…

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…

After moderate growth in 2022, global sales of personal accessories grew more strongly in 2023; however, geopolitical issues ,the cost of living crisis and China’s slow recovery suggest a challenging macro environment, pushing personal accessories…

As pet owners evolve into pet parents, the pet care industry remains mostly resilient even under gloomy economic conditions due to high adoption of brand loyalty benefiting branded products in the premium segment. This report gives a global overview…

The sports industry in 2022 continues to demonstrate post-pandemic resilience, driving commercial performance by forging novel deals with emerging brands and companies and striving to maximise stadium revenues. Fan growth remains a universal goal and…

During 2023, global retail sales posted a slight recovery, despite inflationary pressures. Broader trends favoured shifts to value-focused retail channels such as discounters, while e-commerce also continued to grow – albeit more slowly than prior to…

The disposable hygiene industry is expected to see continued growth after a transitory slowdown in 2021, supported by improved health awareness, product accessibility and income in particularly developing markets. Moving forward, a more holistic…

The joint factors of high inflation, elevated unit prices and strained supply chains became significant challenges for retail tissue, resulting in a deceleration of growth in 2022. As prices increase further, consumers are forced to make more…

As demand for tissue and hygiene products further recovers, key demographic fundamentals and lifestyle factors are back as drivers of category performance. With inflation still imposing pressure on consumer spending, businesses need to benchmark…

During 2021, global retailing sales rebounded to surpass pre-pandemic levels buoyed by the expansion of e-commerce. While store-based sales saw recovery with the return of footfall in malls and stores, they have yet to recover to pre-pandemic…

In 2020, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic fundamentally transformed the global retailing industry, not least by making e-commerce the default option for many homebound consumers. As the world begins tentatively to move past the pandemic, many…

The briefing provides an overview of the shared mobility market, by taking global, regional and country-level perspectives on trends over the historic and forecast periods. It also touches on the different segments of shared mobility: ride hailing,…

In 2023, small appliances saw growth, as consumers replaced their small appliances purchased during the pandemic, especially as many continue to adopt hybrid or remote working. The industry has strong growth prospects over the forecast period, with…

The global snacks industry has demonstrated success in overcoming the many challenges faced over the past few years (eg COVID-19 and inflation). Consumers and governments are increasingly scrutinizing snacks’ nutrition. The industry is reinvigorating…

This report explores the state of the global soft drinks industry in 2023, examining category and market growth over the year. The competitive positioning of leading companies and brands within the worldwide non-alcohol drinks industry is presented,…

This report offers a global overview of staple foods, highlighting major trends and developments. While global inflationary pressures have recently posed severe challenges to retail volume sales of staple foods, over the forecast period the industry…

Despite economic challenges, the global consumer tissue market continues to grow in both developed and developing markets. The pace of growth will, however, decelerate in developed regions post-COVID-19, highlighting the need for meaningful…

It was a tale of two tobacco markets in 2022, as flat overall global cigarettes volume, balanced growth in only two regions - Asia Pacific and Latin America - against very significant declines, particularly in developed markets.

Sales of toys and games are forecast to rebound from a sharp decline in 2022, with a return to growth over the forecast period, despite ongoing inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. Video games account for two thirds of total toys and…

Travel transportation is under intense scrutiny for its role in the climate emergency, with good reason. The pandemic has, however, proven that transportation is critical in tackling the global health crisis through vaccine distribution, as well as…