Euromonitor International
23,092 Reports from Euromonitor International
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Supermarkets in Japan
In 2024, supermarkets in Japan continued to see an increase in current value sales, following a similar positive trend in 2023. As hypermarkets declined, supermarkets, which primarily offer essential food items, experienced a strong performance. The rise in value sales can be attributed to an increa ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Japan
General merchandise stores in Japan maintained dynamic current value growth in 2024, with increases for both department stores and variety stores. In the wake of the growth in demand experienced in 2023, department stores in Japan continued to thrive in 2024, largely due to the ongoing resurgence of ... Read More
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Appliances and Electronics Specialists in Japan
Appliances and electronics specialists in Japan maintained current value growth in 2024, despite seeing a slight decline in outlet numbers. In Japan, appliances and electronics specialists is a significant channel, with over 60% of overall sales of consumer appliances and consumer electronics remain ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Japan
Japan’s location at the intersection of several tectonic plates makes it highly susceptible to earthquakes, with some major seismic events occurring in cycles of hundreds of years. One such event is the anticipated Nankai Trough Earthquake, which could devastate the middle to southern Pacific coast, ... Read More
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Menstrual Care in Uzbekistan
The rate of growth in retail current value sales of menstrual care slowed significantly but remained robust in 2024. Growth in retail volume sales continued to slow but remained moderate, supported by a steadily rising population of women aged 12-54 years and increased consumer education, especially ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in Uzbekistan
The rate of growth in current value sales of retail tissue slowed significantly but remained robust in 2024. Toilet paper continues to dominate retail current value sales, with paper towels accounting for most of the remainder and paper tableware the most dynamic category. The latter category consis ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Uzbekistan
The rate of growth in current value sales of retail adult incontinence slowed significantly but remained strong in 2024, with the rate of growth in volume sales accelerating. Despite a deceleration in current value sales growth, moderate/heavy adult incontinence remained the best-performing category ... Read More
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Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence in Serbia
Rx/reimbursement adult incontinence registered healthy current value and volume growth in Serbia in 2024, with an ageing population supporting growth. In addition, with consumer purchasing power under pressure, more users have sought medical prescriptions to help with the cost of adult incontinence. ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice in the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, consumer foodservice in the United Arab Emirates was shaped by a combination of economic resilience, evolving consumer preferences, and rapid digital transformation. The industry has continued to expand, bolstered by the local market’s status as a global tourism and business hub. The rise o ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in Uruguay
It was a difficult year for retail tissue in Uruguay in 2024, with both constant value and volume sales falling. While there was a reduction in cross-border shopping into Uruguay, due to the appreciation of the Argentine peso, a glut of low-priced Brazilian toilet paper flooded the market, both in f ... Read More
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Limited-Service Restaurants in the United Arab Emirates
The value sales, outlet numbers, and number of transactions for limited-service restaurants in the United Arab Emirates continued to experience steady growth in 2024, driven by several key factors. One of the primary contributors to this expansion was the ongoing increase in the number of outlets ac ... Read More
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Street Stalls/Kiosks in the United Arab Emirates
The expanding landscape of outdoor events and pop-up markets has significantly contributed to the rising popularity of street stalls/kiosks in the United Arab Emirates. These temporary yet vibrant platforms have become key attractions for culinary exploration and social interaction, fuelling a growi ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice By Location in the United Arab Emirates
Consumer foodservice through travel and retail in the United Arab Emirates continued to grow in 2024. The local market’s position as a global travel hub continued to positively impact the growth of consumer foodservice. With millions of international visitors each year, the demand for diverse and hi ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Morocco
The growing propensity to dine out, combined with a booming tourism industry, had a positive impact on the AFH (Away-from-Home) tissue channel in Morocco in 2024, with sales rising by 7% in current value terms. As life returned to normal post-pandemic and competition intensified, horeca operators re ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The lingering effects of inflation continued to increase product prices in 2024, forcing consumers with limited disposable incomes to prioritise their purchases. In addition, negative demographic growth continued to impact consumer demand for nappies/diapers/pants, resulting in more moderate retail ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The recovery of the horeca industry, fuelled by the rebound of tourism, as well was increased public and business investment in away-from-home tissue and hygiene products, positively impacted value sales in 2024. Increased hygiene concerns, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath ... Read More
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Discounters in South Korea
The total number of outlets of discounters declined in South Korea in 2024, but despite this, sales increased in current value terms. Store closures were driven by cost-cutting measures, operational efficiency strategies, and market saturation in certain areas. Despite fewer locations, strong demand ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in South Korea
Small local grocers in South Korea continued to experience declines in both current value sales and outlet numbers in 2024, as shifting consumer habits have been reshaping the retail landscape. Small local grocers are struggling to retain customers, as modern shoppers prioritise speed, convenience, ... Read More
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Discounters in Slovakia
In 2024, retail value sales increased by 6% in discounters in Slovakia. The thrifty shopping behaviour of consumers and the challenging economic situation for Slovak households have benefited the performance of discount retailers, which are perceived as a strong value-for-money option by local shopp ... Read More
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Direct Selling in South Korea
Direct selling in South Korea declined in current value terms in 2024, but not as significantly as in the previous year. The large size of the direct selling channel is closely linked to social structures, including high population density in compact urban areas, and career interruptions amongst wom ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Slovakia
In 2024, retail value sales for general merchandise stores grew by 39%, with variety stores being the main retailers in this category. Variety stores, particularly those offering price-friendly products, performed well due to increased price sensitive behaviour, and consumers actions to save money. ... Read More
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Menstrual Care in Indonesia
In menstrual care in Indonesia, retail current value growth was slightly lower in 2024 than in 2023, although it remained robust. This occurred within the context of challenges faced by other hygiene categories, such as nappies/diapers/pants, due to a sluggish appetite for household products, econom ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Indonesia
Sales of nappies/diapers/pants in Indonesia continued to decline further in 2024 due to persistent economic and political challenges that impacted consumer confidence. There were significant job losses and migration from middle-income households into lower-income brackets. Simultaneously, political ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Kuwait
Tissue and hygiene in Kuwait continues to develop, supported by rising disposable incomes, increasing urbanisation rates, and growing awareness of hygiene and cleanliness. Consumers are prioritising convenience, premium-quality products, and sustainability, shaping the evolving landscape of the prod ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Lebanon
Tissue and hygiene saw strong growth in current value terms in Lebanon in 2024, but this was due to high inflation and rising prices rather than an increase in demand with sales declining in retail volume terms. A number of factors were behind the drop in volume sales including the country’s declini ... Read More
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